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Hanwha

SKU: SMT-3211PVM-PIP

Hanwha SMT-3211PVM-PIP 32" 1080p Monitor with 2MP Camera

32" 1080p monitor with integrated 2MP camera and picture-in-picture
- 1920 × 1080 camera resolution for area coverage and incident documentation
- Picture-in-picture mode displays live feed and content simultaneously on one screen
- DC powered with HDMI and VGA connectivity; rack-mount design for compact installations
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Hanwha

SKU: SMT-3231PV

Hanwha SMT-3231PV 32in AI Public View Monitor

32" AI monitor with built-in 2MP camera for retail and transit surveillance
- 1920×1080 FHD display at 400 cd/m² brightness with 1300:1 contrast
- 2MP IP camera detects faces, people, intrusion, and loitering via AI analytics
- Dual HDMI inputs with picture-in-picture; H.265/H.264 compression with local SD storage
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Hanwha

SKU: SMT-4343

Hanwha SMT-4343 43in 4K Ultra HD LED Monitor

43in 4K monitor for 24/7 surveillance with 30,000-hour panel life
- 3840 x 2160 4K resolution with 300 cd/m² brightness for detailed monitoring
- 8ms response time and 800:1 contrast ratio for clear, motion-free footage
- HDMI and DisplayPort inputs with built-in 2x10W audio for control room integration
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Hanwha

SKU: SPC-2001

Hanwha SPC-2001 3D Joystick PTZ Controller

Hall-effect 3D joystick for drift-free PTZ camera control
- Hall-effect sensing eliminates potentiometer drift; no recalibration needed
- ±28° pan/tilt and ±23.5° zoom range with 12 programmable buttons
- USB plug-and-play with DirectInput; works with standard VMS platforms
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Hanwha

SKU: SPC-2010

Hanwha SPC-2010 PTZ DVR Control Keyboard

Wired PTZ/DVR keyboard with LCD for controlling up to 255 devices
- Joystick control with integrated LCD display for real-time monitoring
- Manage up to 255 IP cameras, DVRs, and NVRs from single interface
- 10 programmable presets for quick recall during security operations
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Hanwha

SKU: SPD-152

Hanwha SPD-152 64-Channel Video Decoder

64-channel IP decoder with dual 4K/1080p HDMI for large surveillance systems
- Decodes 64 simultaneous streams at 8MP@60fps; H.265, H.264, MJPEG supported
- Dual HDMI outputs: 4K on primary display, 1080p on secondary for flexible layouts
- PoE or 12VDC powered; 150 Mbps bandwidth with Gigabit Ethernet and 802.1X security
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Hanwha

SKU: SPD-152/KEX

Hanwha SPD-152/KEX 64-Channel IP Video Decoder

64-channel IP decoder with dual HDMI outputs up to 4K and 8MP @ 60fps
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Hanwha

SKU: SPE-1630/KUS

Hanwha SPE-1630/KUS 16-Channel Encoder

16-channel analog-to-IP encoder with H.265 and multi-format support
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SKU: SPE-420

Hanwha SPE-420 4-Channel Video Encoder

4-channel analog-to-IP encoder with H.265 and auto-detection for legacy camera integration
- Converts 4 BNC composite signals up to 5MP @ 12 fps with H.265 and H.264 compression
- Auto-detects AHD, CVI, TVI formats; each channel encodes independently at different resolutions
- Dual streaming profiles per channel; supports up to 16 concurrent users via unicast or multicast
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Hanwha

SKU: SPE-420/KUS

Hanwha SPE-420/KUS 4-Channel Encoder

4-channel analog-to-IP encoder, 5MP @ 12fps, PoE or 12V powered
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Hanwha

SKU: SPP-E10T

Hanwha SPP-E10T 1TB MicroSD Industrial Memory Card

1TB microSD for surveillance in -40°C to +85°C extremes
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SKU: SPP-E128G

Hanwha SPP-E128G 128GB Industrial MicroSD Card

128GB microSD for surveillance in -40°C to +85°C and wet conditions
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SKU: SPP-E256G

Hanwha SPP-E256G 256GB Industrial MicroSD Card

256GB industrial microSD for surveillance in -40°C to +85°C extremes
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SKU: SPP-E512G

Hanwha SPP-E512G 512GB Industrial MicroSD Card

512GB industrial microSD for 24/7 surveillance in -40°C to +85°C
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Hanwha

SKU: STB-10PVMCWA-W

Hanwha STB-10PVMCWA-W Gondola PVM Monitor Mount

Horizontal gondola mount for 10-inch retail monitors with cable routing
- VESA 75 x 75 pattern holds monitors up to 17.5 lbs with integrated cable management
- Rotational and length adjustable positioning for optimized sight lines at point-of-sale
- Carbon steel construction with powder-coated white finish for clean retail appearance
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SKU: STB-10PVMGUX-W

Hanwha STB-10PVMGUX-W Gondola Upright PVM Monitor Mount

Gondola mount for 10-inch PVM displays with adjustable positioning
- VESA 75x75 pattern fits Hanwha 10-inch PVM displays up to 17.5 lbs
- Length and rotational adjustment for optimal viewing angles at shelf height
- Integrated tubular cable conduit keeps wiring organized and hidden
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What to Look For When Buying

The six decisions that matter most before you spec.

Channel Count vs Bitrate Ceiling

A "32-channel" NVR doesn't mean 32 4K cameras. Aggregate bitrate — typically 320 Mbps or 512 Mbps on commercial NVRs — is the real constraint. 32 cameras × 8 Mbps each = 256 Mbps, which leaves almost no headroom for peak motion scenes. Size by aggregate bitrate first, channel count second. See retention math.

RAID vs JBOD vs Single-Drive

Single-drive NVRs fail catastrophically on disk loss. RAID 5 survives one drive loss, RAID 6 survives two, RAID 10 combines mirror + stripe. For critical deployments, specify RAID 5 minimum — and size the array for rebuild-time bitrate, which can be 4x normal write load for 24+ hours. Use surveillance-grade drives only (Seagate SkyHawk, WD Purple) — consumer and NAS drives will fail under 24/7 write workload.

VMS vs Appliance NVR

Appliance NVRs (Axis Camera Station, Hanwha Wisenet NVR, Hikvision DS-96xxx) are purpose-built, tested-together hardware with bundled licensing. Server-based VMS (Milestone XProtect, Genetec Security Center, Avigilon ACC) scale to unlimited channels, mix any ONVIF camera, and integrate with enterprise systems. Choose appliance for <64-channel single-site; choose VMS for multi-site or enterprise integration.

NDAA Compliance for Recorders

NDAA restrictions apply to NVRs as well as cameras — Hikvision and Dahua NVRs are excluded from federal procurement. NDAA-compliant NVR options include Axis Camera Station, Hanwha Wisenet, i-PRO, Digital Watchdog, Bosch, and server-based VMS on standard x86 hardware.

Retention & Compression

30-day retention across 32 4K cameras can be ~100 TB at H.264 — or ~50 TB at H.265 — or ~30 TB with smart-compression variants. Cameras, codec, bitrate, and motion activity all compound. Our retention math guide covers the formulas; use conservative bitrate assumptions unless you've benchmarked your scenes.

Failover & High Availability

Mission-critical deployments use dual-recorder failover (Milestone XProtect Corporate, Genetec Archiver redundancy, Axis Camera Station Pro HA). Standalone appliance NVRs typically don't support true HA — their failover is limited to edge SD-card recording on the cameras themselves. If uptime matters, architect HA from day one, not as a retrofit.

Technology Stack

The specs and acronyms that actually affect outdoor performance.

ONVIF Profile G + T

Profile G standardizes recording and playback; Profile T adds advanced streaming including H.265 and analytics metadata. Certified conformance — not "ONVIF compatible" language — is what ensures playback, export, and metadata interoperability across NVRs and VMS. Check spec sheets.

H.265 / HEVC vs H.264 / AVC

H.265 cuts bitrate 40-50% at equivalent perceived quality. Storage savings compound over multi-month retention. Trade-off: H.265 decoding requires ~2x the CPU for live monitoring on mid-range VMS servers. Most new NVRs support H.265 recording and H.264 or H.265 decoding per-channel.

RAID Levels for Surveillance

RAID 5 (stripe + parity, single-drive tolerance) is the surveillance standard for 4-8 drive arrays. RAID 6 (stripe + double parity, two-drive tolerance) for 8+ drive arrays where rebuild time extends risk window. RAID 10 (mirror + stripe) for write-intensive video-analytics servers. Never RAID 0 for production.

Surveillance-Grade HDDs

Seagate SkyHawk and WD Purple are purpose-engineered for 24/7 write workloads at 180 TB/yr workload rating. Consumer desktop drives (Seagate Barracuda, WD Blue) and even NAS drives (WD Red) will fail prematurely under 16-camera continuous-record load. Budget SkyHawk/Purple pricing up-front — drive failures during warranty are operationally painful.

Edge + Cloud Hybrid Archive

Modern deployments often combine local edge recording (30-day primary retention) with cloud archive (90-day+ compliance retention). Axis Connected Services, Milestone XProtect Cloud, Genetec Stratocast, and Verkada Command implement edge-to-cloud tiering. Bandwidth, egress costs, and compliance scope all matter.

Failover Architecture

Milestone XProtect Corporate implements true recorder failover — a standby server takes over recording within seconds of primary failure. Genetec Archiver Redundancy works similarly. Appliance NVRs typically do not support true failover; SD-card failover on the camera itself fills the gap for brief outages but not for total recorder loss.

Typical Deployment Scenarios

32-Camera Retail Plaza

Single-site deployment: 32 IP cameras across six storefronts, mix of outdoor and indoor. 32-channel NVR with 16TB RAID-5 for 30-day retention at 2 Mbps H.265. Mobile app for store managers, export workflow for loss-prevention.

500-Camera Campus VMS

University campus with 500 IP cameras across 40 buildings, mix of brand/form-factor. Milestone XProtect Expert on dual redundant servers, 300TB NetApp storage, integrated with access control events and mass-notification. 60-day retention, 7-year forensic archive on tape.

Multi-Site Retail Chain

200 retail locations, 12 cameras per site, centralized VMS. Milestone XProtect Corporate or Genetec Federation model: per-site edge NVR with central management at HQ. Cloud archive for 90-day compliance retention. Analytics for people-counting, dwell-time, and shrinkage investigation.

Critical Infrastructure

Utility substation with 48 cameras including thermal, PTZ, and panoramic. Dual-redundant VMS servers with real-time replication, FIPS 140-2 encryption, CJIS-compliant audit logging. NDAA-compliant cameras and NVRs only — Axis, Hanwha, i-PRO. Integration with SCADA and perimeter intrusion.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I size an NVR for my cameras?

Start with aggregate bitrate, not channel count. Estimate per-camera bitrate (2 Mbps for 2MP H.265, 4-6 Mbps for 4K H.265 on busy scenes) and sum across all cameras. Ensure the NVR's total-bitrate rating exceeds your sum by at least 20%. Then size storage: total bitrate × seconds × retention days ÷ 8 = bytes. Our retention math guide walks through the complete formula.

Are Hikvision NVRs NDAA compliant?

No. Hikvision and Dahua NVRs fall under the same NDAA Section 889 restrictions as their cameras — excluded from U.S. federal, state government, and critical-infrastructure procurement. NDAA-compliant NVR options include Axis Camera Station, Hanwha Wisenet, i-PRO, Digital Watchdog, and Bosch DIVAR.

Do I need surveillance-grade hard drives?

Yes — standard desktop or NAS drives will fail prematurely under 24/7 write workload. Seagate SkyHawk and Western Digital Purple are purpose-engineered for surveillance workloads (180 TB/yr rating, multi-drive vibration tolerance, optimized firmware for streaming writes). The cost difference vs. desktop drives is marginal; the failure rate difference is catastrophic.

What's the difference between an NVR and a VMS?

An NVR is a turnkey appliance — tested hardware + software combo, typically 8-64 channels, easy to deploy. A VMS (Video Management System) is server-based software that runs on standard x86 hardware and scales to thousands of channels, mixes any ONVIF cameras, and integrates with enterprise systems. Rule of thumb: NVR for single-site <64 channels; VMS for multi-site, >64 channels, or enterprise integration. See our VMS platform guide.

Can I mix camera brands on one NVR?

It depends. Appliance NVRs (Axis Camera Station, Hanwha Wisenet) typically support their own brand plus ONVIF cameras with limited analytics interop. Server-based VMS platforms (Milestone, Genetec, Exacq) routinely mix Axis, Hanwha, i-PRO, Hikvision, Bosch on one server — as long as all are ONVIF Profile S + G certified. Vendor-specific AI/analytics metadata may require the matching VMS.

What RAID level should I use for surveillance storage?

RAID 5 for 4-8 drive arrays (single-drive tolerance, ~80% storage efficiency). RAID 6 for 8+ drive arrays where rebuild time is long and second-drive failure during rebuild is a realistic risk. RAID 10 for analytics-heavy VMS servers that mix high write + read workloads. Never RAID 0 for production. Size all arrays for rebuild-time performance — 4x normal bitrate is typical during a rebuild.

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Hanwha SMT-3211PVM-PIP 32" 1080p Monitor with 2MP Camera

Hanwha SMT-3231PV 32in AI Public View Monitor

Hanwha SMT-4343 43in 4K Ultra HD LED Monitor

Hanwha SPC-2001 3D Joystick PTZ Controller

Hanwha SPC-2010 PTZ DVR Control Keyboard

Hanwha SPD-152 64-Channel Video Decoder

Hanwha SPD-152/KEX 64-Channel IP Video Decoder

Hanwha SPE-1630/KUS 16-Channel Encoder

Hanwha SPE-420 4-Channel Video Encoder

Hanwha SPE-420/KUS 4-Channel Encoder

Hanwha SPP-E10T 1TB MicroSD Industrial Memory Card

Hanwha SPP-E128G 128GB Industrial MicroSD Card

Hanwha SPP-E256G 256GB Industrial MicroSD Card

Hanwha SPP-E512G 512GB Industrial MicroSD Card

Hanwha STB-10PVMCWA-W Gondola PVM Monitor Mount

Hanwha STB-10PVMGUX-W Gondola Upright PVM Monitor Mount

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