Network Video Recorders (NVRs)

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Hanwha

SKU: WRN-1632S-24TB

Hanwha WRN-1632S-24TB 32-Channel PoE NVR

32-channel PoE NVR with 24TB storage and integrated AI analytics
- 32 simultaneous IP channels with H.265 compression and 250 Mbps throughput
- Integrated PoE+ power delivery across 16 ports, 200W total budget
- 24TB pre-installed storage expandable to 40TB with Wisenet WAVE software
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Hanwha

SKU: WRN-1632S-30TB

Hanwha WRN-1632S-30TB 2U Rack Mount PoE NVR

32-channel rack NVR with PoE power and H.265 compression
- 16 PoE+ ports with 200W budget eliminate external injectors
- 32-channel capacity with H.265, H.264, MJPEG codec support
- Wisenet WAVE software with AI metadata and mobile access
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Hanwha

SKU: WRN-1632S-40TB

Hanwha WRN-1632S-40TB 32-Channel 2U PoE NVR

32-channel 2U PoE NVR with 40TB storage for mid-scale surveillance
- 16 PoE+ ports deliver 200W power budget; 32 camera channels supported
- 40TB raw capacity across four SATA slots; 250 Mbps recording throughput
- H.265 compression with AI metadata support; Wisenet WAVE management platform
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Hanwha

SKU: WRN-1632S-4TB

Hanwha WRN-1632S-4TB 32-Channel PoE+ Network Video Recorder

32-channel rackmount NVR with 16 integrated PoE+ ports and 250 Mbps throughput
- 16 PoE+ ports (200W budget) eliminate external injectors and reduce cabinet clutter
- 250 Mbps recording throughput handles all 32 channels in H.265, H.264, or MJPEG
- 4TB storage expandable to 40TB via four hot-swappable SATA bays for future growth
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Hanwha

SKU: WRN-1632S-6TB

Hanwha WRN-1632S-6TB 32-Channel PoE NVR with 6TB Storage

32-channel PoE NVR with 6TB storage and 16 integrated power ports
- 16 PoE/PoE+ ports eliminate external switches for most mid-size deployments
- 6TB pre-installed, expandable to 40TB across four SATA bays
- 250 Mbps throughput handles simultaneous 4K streams in H.265 or H.264
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SKU: WRN-1632S-8TB

Hanwha WRN-1632S-8TB 32-Channel PoE NVR 8TB

32-channel PoE NVR with 8TB storage and 250 Mbps recording bandwidth
- 16 integrated PoE+ ports with 200W power budget eliminate external injectors
- H.265 compression with H.264 and MJPEG support for multi-codec camera compatibility
- Wisenet WAVE platform with AI metadata extraction for intelligent video analysis
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Hanwha

SKU: WRN-816S-8TB

Hanwha WRN-816S 1U Rack-Mount PoE+ NVR

16-channel 1U NVR with 100W integrated PoE+ and 8TB expandable storage
- Records 16 IP cameras at up to 150 Mbps using H.265 compression
- Built-in PoE+ ports power up to 8 cameras without external injectors
- Dual-drive architecture expands from 8TB to 20TB for longer retention
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Hanwha

SKU: WRN-816S-12TB

Hanwha WRN-816S-12TB 1U PoE NVR 16-Channel

16-channel 1U rack NVR with integrated 8-port PoE and 12TB storage
- 16-channel recording with H.265 compression reduces bandwidth and storage
- Eight integrated PoE/PoE+ ports with 100W budget eliminate external injectors
- AI metadata analytics and dual gigabit interfaces for multi-site deployments
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SKU: WRN-816S-16TB

Hanwha WRN-816S-16TB 1U Rackmount PoE NVR

16-channel 1U rackmount NVR with 8 onboard PoE ports and 16TB storage
- 16 channels at 150 Mbps with H.265 compression and Wisenet WAVE AI analytics
- Eight integrated PoE/PoE+ ports with 100W budget eliminate separate injectors
- Dual Gigabit Ethernet for isolated camera and management traffic in one appliance
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SKU: WRN-816S-20TB

Hanwha WRN-816S-20TB 1U Rack Mount PoE NVR

16-channel 1U rackmount NVR with 8 integrated PoE+ ports and 20TB storage
- Supports 16 IP cameras with H.265 compression and 150 Mbps sustained throughput
- 100W PoE+ budget across 8 integrated ports eliminates external power injectors
- 20TB internal dual SATA HDD slots with Wisenet WAVE remote access integration
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Hanwha

SKU: WRN-816S-4TB

Hanwha WRN-816S-4TB 16-Channel 1U Rackmount PoE+ NVR

16-channel 1U rackmount NVR with integrated 100W PoE+ power
- Records all 16 streams simultaneously at full frame rate; H.265 compression
- Built-in PoE+ supplies up to 30W per port across 8 ports; no external injectors
- 4TB standard storage expandable to 20TB; dual GigE for camera and management
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SKU: WRN-816S-6TB

Hanwha WRN-816S-6TB 16-Channel 1U Rackmount PoE+ NVR

16-channel 1U rackmount NVR with eight integrated PoE+ ports
- 150 Mbps aggregate throughput supports 16 simultaneous IP streams
- Eight PoE/PoE+ ports with 100W budget power up to 8 cameras
- Up to 20TB storage with H.265 codec for efficient long-term recording
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SKU: WRR-P-E201S2-16TB

Hanwha WRR-P-E201S2 16TB 1U Rackmount NVR

Enterprise 1U NVR with 16TB storage and 470 Mbps for 128 cameras
- 16TB raw capacity (10TB usable RAID 5) with dual 480GB SSD OS drives
- 470 Mbps sustained recording bandwidth handles up to 128 simultaneous channels
- Intel Xeon 6333P, 16GB DDR5, and 4x Wisenet WAVE Pro licenses included
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SKU: WRR-P-E201S2-32TB

Hanwha WRR-P-E201S2-32TB 1U Rackmount Network Video Recorder

1U rackmount NVR with 32TB storage for up to 128 IP cameras
- 470 Mbps sustained bandwidth handles 4K multi-camera recording
- 32TB raw capacity (21TB usable RAID 5) with four hot-swappable bays
- Intel Xeon 6333P + 16GB DDR5 RAM with Wisenet WAVE 4 licenses included
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SKU: WRR-P-E201S2-48TB

Hanwha WRR-P-E201S2-48TB 1U Network Video Recorder

1U rackmount NVR with 48TB storage and 470 Mbps throughput for enterprise surveillance
- Records 4K cameras simultaneously at 470 Mbps with 48TB raw capacity
- Wisenet WAVE VMS preloaded with 4 Professional licenses, ready to deploy
- Hot-swappable drive bays with RAID 5 redundancy minimize downtime and data loss
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SKU: WRR-P-E201S2-64TB

Hanwha WRR-P-E201S2-64TB 1U Network Video Recorder

1U enterprise NVR with 64TB storage and 470 Mbps throughput for 128 cameras
- 43TB usable capacity in RAID 5 with four hot-swap drive bays for extended retention
- 470 Mbps sustained recording bandwidth handles simultaneous high-bitrate multi-camera streams
- Intel Xeon 6333P + NVIDIA T400 with Wisenet WAVE VMS and 4 Professional licenses included
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What to Look For When Buying

The decisions that matter most before you spec.

Real Bitrate vs. Rated Camera Count

NVRs are often rated for more cameras than they can actually process simultaneously at rated resolution and frame rate. Before purchase, calculate total ingress bitrate: sum camera bitrate × number of cameras, then confirm the NVR's sustained throughput (not peak). See Why Your NVR Can't Handle Its Rated Camera Count for real-world examples.

Storage Throughput & Disk Selection

NVR write speed is limited by disk throughput, not capacity alone. A 4-camera 4K system can exceed 100 Mbps sustained writes; mismatched drive selection causes dropped frames and gaps. Pair your NVR with surveillance-grade drives rated for 24/7 streaming and validate RAID configuration matches your retention math.

Retention Calculation & Scaling

Storage lifetime depends on bitrate, motion-detection settings, and frame-rate. A 30-day retention target for 16 cameras at 4 Mbps each = ~1.7 TB minimum. Factor in overhead, RAID redundancy, and growth. Read Retention Math for IP Cameras: Bitrate, Motion, Storage Traps to avoid undersizing.

Network & Power Infrastructure Readiness

Large NVR deployments collapse when backbone switches, PoE injectors, or UPS capacity aren't sized for sustained load. Why Surveillance Networks Collapse at the Core explains bandwidth and redundancy planning. Verify your switch, network cabling, and power distribution before finalizing the recorder choice.

Vendor Support & Software Compatibility

NVR firmware, mobile app stability, and remote access reliability vary widely. Select brands like Hikvision, Hanwha, Axis, and Vivotek with proven field track records and transparent changelog/SLA terms. Evaluate Video Management Software (VMS) integration early to avoid vendor lock-in.

Redundancy, Failover & Incident Reliability

Single NVR failure or network outage can blind an entire facility during critical incidents. Architect dual-recorder setups, redundant storage, or Why Surveillance Systems Fail During Incidents to ensure continuous recording. For multi-site deployments, plan for isolated recording at each location and centralized backup.

Technology Stack

The specs and acronyms that actually affect network video recorders (nvrs) performance.

Bitrate (Mbps)

The sustained network and storage bandwidth required per camera stream. Measured in megabits per second. Lower bitrate = longer retention on same storage; too low = lost detail. NVR throughput (e.g., 200 Mbps) must exceed sum of all camera bitrates to avoid frame drops.

PoE Budget (Watts)

Power delivered over Ethernet to cameras. Standard PoE = 15W per port; PoE+ = 30W; PoE++ = 60W or more. Verify NVR's built-in PoE power supply or external injector can supply total wattage for all connected cameras simultaneously, not just nameplate rating.

RAID Configuration (0, 1, 5, 6, 10)

Storage redundancy method. RAID 1 (mirroring) = 50% usable capacity but fast recovery; RAID 5 (striping + parity) = ~67–75% usable, slower rebuild; RAID 6 = dual-parity, safest but slower writes. Choose based on RTO/RPO and disk failure tolerance for your facility.

Frame Rate (FPS) & Resolution

Higher resolution and frame rate increase bitrate non-linearly. 4K 30 FPS ≈ 50–100 Mbps per camera; 1080p 30 FPS ≈ 4–8 Mbps. NVR must deliver rated FPS across all channels simultaneously; frame-rate reduction under load is common and often undisclosed in specs.

Onboard Storage vs. Expansion

Some NVRs include 1–8 TB of internal drive bays; others accept only external SAN or NAS. Modular expansion via USB, SATA, or NAS allows scaling beyond internal capacity but introduces network latency and single-point-of-failure risk if not redundant.

HDMI/VGA Output & Multi-Monitor

Direct video output for live playback and alarm response. Dual HDMI or DVI enables multi-monitor wall displays for SOC operations. Check Monitors & Displays for compatible wall-mount and Joystick & Keyboard Controls for operator interfaces.

Typical Deployment Scenarios

Small Office (8 Cameras, 30-Day Retention)

One 8-channel compact NVR (e.g., entry-level Hikvision or Hanwha model) with 2–4 TB internal RAID 1 storage. Built-in PoE switch powers cameras; single gigabit uplink to office network. Total bitrate ~32–48 Mbps; UPS protects against brief power loss. Cost: $800–$1,500 all-in.

Retail Chain (4 Stores, 16 Cameras Each, Centralized Backup)

Four 16-channel mid-range NVRs deployed locally at each store location, each with 4–6 TB RAID 5 storage for 14-day retention. Nightly backup to central NAS or cloud via WAN. If one location's NVR fails, other three continue recording; central system rebuilds from backups. Requires network redundancy and Why Surveillance Standards Collapse After the Third Location planning.

Campus/Large Facility (64+ Cameras, Hybrid Storage)

One or two enterprise-class 64-channel rackmount NVRs in data center with 24–48 TB SAN or modular expansion. Satellite 16-channel NVRs at building entrances for local failover. Total bitrate 400+ Mbps; redundant gigabit backbone, dual switches, and Why Large Surveillance Systems Fail: Storage Throughput Reality mitigation. Integrate Video Management Software (VMS) for unified search and forensics.

High-Resolution Mixed Deployment (32 × 1080p + 8 × 4K, 60-Day Retention)

32-channel NVR rated for 4K + lower-res mixing. 1080p cameras = ~6 Mbps each (192 Mbps); 4K = ~60 Mbps each (480 Mbps); total ~672 Mbps. Verify NVR sustains this; may require two units or careful frame-rate reduction. 12–16 TB RAID 6 storage. Cross-reference Retention Math for IP Cameras: Bitrate, Motion, Storage Traps to confirm math.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

A DVR (Digital Video Recorder) uses analog coax cameras and a capture card; an NVR (Network Video Recorder) receives IP camera streams over Ethernet. NVRs are now standard because they enable remote access, higher resolution, PoE power, and easier scaling. DVRs are legacy for most new deployments.

How do I calculate how much storage I need?

Multiply bitrate per camera (Mbps) × number of cameras × 86,400 seconds/day × retention days ÷ 8 bits/byte = total bytes. Example: 5 cameras × 5 Mbps × 86,400 × 30 days ÷ 8 = ~810 GB. Add 20–30% overhead for RAID and metadata. See Retention Math for IP Cameras: Bitrate, Motion, Storage Traps for detailed examples.

Can I mix camera brands and resolutions on one NVR?

Yes, most modern NVRs accept ONVIF-compliant IP cameras from any vendor (Hikvision, Axis, Vivotek, etc.) and mix 1080p, 2MP, 4K, and other resolutions on the same recorder. However, bitrate and frame-rate planning becomes critical; lower frame rates or bitrate reduction may occur if total throughput is exceeded.

What happens if my NVR storage fills up?

Most NVRs default to overwrite mode: oldest video is deleted to make room for new recording. Some support redundancy via dual RAID arrays or remote backup. Prevent accidental loss by setting up automated export to NAS, VMS archive, or cloud; verify RAID type protects against single-disk failure.

Do I need a separate switch if my NVR has PoE?

If your NVR has integrated PoE ports and all cameras connect directly to it, no external switch is needed. However, if you have more cameras than PoE ports or need network redundancy, add a managed PoE switch upstream. Always verify the NVR's PoE wattage budget covers all cameras simultaneously.

What's the best way to ensure my NVR doesn't fail during an incident?

Deploy Why Surveillance Systems Fail During Incidents architecture: local recording at multiple sites, UPS backup, network redundancy, and regular backup to offsite NAS or cloud. Test failover quarterly. Use RAID 6 or mirrored storage, and avoid single points of failure in power, network, and storage paths.

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