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SKU: N64NR

Speco Technologies N64NR 64-Channel 4K H.265 Network Video Recorder

64-channel 4K NVR with H.265 codec and built-in video analytics
- Records 64 channels at 16MP 4K resolution and 30 fps simultaneously
- H.265 compression cuts storage needs in half vs. H.264 with fallback support
- Line crossing, people counting, LPR, and vehicle detection built into recorder
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SKU: N64NR112TB

Speco Technologies N64NR112TB 64 Channel 4K H.265 NVR with Analyt

64-channel 4K NVR with 112TB storage and H.265 compression
- Records 64 IP cameras at 4K resolution with simultaneous multi-stream playback
- 112TB built-in storage eliminates external arrays for extended retention schedules
- H.265 compression reduces file sizes 50%+ versus H.264 while maintaining quality
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SKU: N64NR12TB

Speco Technologies N64NR12TB 64 Channel 4K H.265 NVR with Analyti

64-channel 4K NVR with H.265 compression and 12TB storage
- Records 64 simultaneous IP cameras at 4K resolution with H.265 codec
- 12TB built-in storage with motion detection and object classification
- ONVIF standards-based integration for centralized multi-channel management
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SKU: N64NR20TB

Speco Technologies N64NR20TB 64 Channel 4K H.265 NVR with Analyti

64-channel 4K NVR with 20TB storage and H.265 compression
- Records 64 channels at 4K resolution with integrated analytics for object detection
- H.265 codec reduces file sizes by 50% vs H.264 while maintaining image quality
- 20TB built-in storage supports extended continuous or motion-triggered recording
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SKU: N64NR24TB

Speco Technologies N64NR24TB 64Ch 4K H.265 NVR with Analytics- 24

64-channel 4K NVR with 24TB storage and built-in video analytics
- Records 64 IP cameras simultaneously at 4K UHD resolution
- H.265 compression cuts bandwidth and storage needs by up to 50%
- Integrated analytics for object detection, motion analysis, and alerts
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SKU: N64NR2TB

Speco Technologies N64NR2TB 64 Channel 4K H.265 NVR with Analytic

64-channel 4K NVR with H.265 compression and built-in analytics
- Records up to 64 IP cameras simultaneously in 4K resolution
- H.265 compression cuts storage needs by ~50% versus H.264
- Multi-stream playback across all 64 channels with 2TB included storage
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SKU: N64NR32TB

Speco Technologies N64NR32TB 64 Channel 4K H.265 NVR Analytics 32

64-channel 4K NVR with 32TB storage and H.265 compression
- Records 64 simultaneous IP camera feeds at 4K UHD resolution
- 32TB built-in storage with H.265 codec reduces bandwidth by ~50%
- ONVIF compatible architecture integrates third-party cameras
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SKU: N64NR40TB

Speco Technologies N64NR40TB 64 Channel 4K H.265 NVR 40TB

64-channel 4K NVR with 40TB storage for 100+ day retention
- Records 64 simultaneous IP cameras at 4K (8MP) resolution
- H.265 compression cuts bandwidth and storage use by up to 50%
- 40TB integrated capacity stores 100+ days at 4K depending on frame rate
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SKU: N64NR64TB

Speco Technologies N64NR64TB 64-Channel 4K H.265 NVR with 64TB Storage

64-channel 4K NVR with 64TB storage and H.265 compression
- Records 64 simultaneous IP camera streams at 4K resolution
- 64TB integrated storage with H.265 codec halves bandwidth vs. H.264
- Built-in motion detection, object classification, and metadata extraction
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SKU: N64NR72TB

Speco Technologies N64NR72TB 64 Channel 4K H.265 NVR with Analyti

64-channel 4K NVR with 72TB storage and H.265 compression
- Records 64 IP cameras simultaneously at 4K UHD (8MP) native resolution
- 72TB integrated HDD storage with H.265 codec for extended retention
- Built-in object detection, motion analysis, and event alerting
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SKU: N8NRE

Speco Technologies N8NRE 8-Channel Facial Recognition NVR

8-channel NVR with deep learning facial recognition for identity-based security
- Deep learning facial detection and matching across 8 simultaneous IP camera streams
- Behavioral analytics and object classification engine processes video independently
- Expandable external storage with ONVIF-compliant network architecture for flexible deployment
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SKU: N8NRE16TB

Speco Technologies N8NRE16TB 8Chan Face Recog Rcrdr w/Smt An 16TB

8-channel NVR with built-in facial recognition and 16TB storage
- 8-channel IP/ONVIF recording with on-board facial recognition processing
- 16TB hard drive supports extended retention across all eight channels
- Smart analytics engine for behavior detection and event-based alerting
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SKU: N8NRE2TB

Speco Technologies N8NRE2TB 8 Ch Facial Recog Record W/Smart 2TB

8-channel NVR with real-time facial recognition and 2TB storage
- Real-time facial detection and identification for investigative review
- 8-channel IP camera support with on-device smart analytics processing
- 2TB onboard hard drive; works with ONVIF-compliant multivendor cameras
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SKU: N8NRE4TB

Speco Technologies N8NRE4TB 8-Channel Facial Recognition Recorder

8-channel NVR with on-premise facial recognition and 4TB storage
- Real-time facial detection and matching without external GPU or cloud
- 8-channel simultaneous recording with H.265/H.264 codec flexibility
- Object detection and behavior monitoring with configurable event alerts
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SKU: N8NRE6TB

Speco Technologies N8NRE6TB 8-Channel NVR with Facial Recognition

8-channel NVR with built-in facial recognition and 6TB storage
- Facial recognition engine detects and compares faces against watchlists in real time
- 8-channel simultaneous recording and playback with 6TB onboard hard drive
- Object detection and person counting analytics for retail and corporate security
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SKU: N8NRL4TB

Speco Technologies N8NRL4TB 8-Channel 4K H.265 NVR with PoE

8-channel 4K NVR with integrated PoE and H.265 compression
- 8 channels @ 4K (3840×2160) with H.265 and H.264 codec support
- Integrated PoE+ output powers cameras directly; 4TB SATA storage included
- ONVIF Profile S compliance works with any certified IP camera brand
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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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