Network Video Recorders (NVRs)
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Hanwha
SKU: HRX-1634-6TB
Hanwha HRX-1634-6TB 16CH Pentabrid DVR 6TB
16-channel pentabrid DVR with 6TB storage and 8MP analog support
- Accepts AHD, HDTVI, HDCVI, CVBS on 16 coaxial channels plus 2 network inputs
- 8MP @ 15fps NTSC analog recording with H.265 compression for efficient storage
- Per-channel resolution flexibility from 8MP down to 720p across all 16 analog ports
$1,730.00 $990.99 Save $739.01 -
Hanwha
SKU: HRX-1634-8TB
Hanwha HRX-1634-8TB 16CH Pentabrid DVR
- 16-channel pentabrid DVR with 8MP recording
- H.265 compression for storage-efficient retention
- Gigabit Ethernet with onboard analytics + ONVIF
In stock · Ships same business day$2,040.00 $1,328.99 Save $711.01 -
Hanwha
SKU: HRX-1635
Hanwha HRX-1635 16CH Pentabrid DVR Recorder
16CH pentabrid DVR with 8MP analog + 18 IP cameras, 48TB storage
- Record 8MP analog at 15fps or 4MP at 30fps; H.265 compression cuts bandwidth to 128Mbps max
- 8 SATA slots hold up to 6TB each drive; dual HDMI/VGA outputs for 4K or multi-monitor setup
- Motion detection, video loss, tampering triggers; email/FTP alerts and PTZ preset execution on events
In stock · Ships same business day$1,367.00 $890.99 Save $476.01 -
Hanwha
SKU: HRX-1635-12TB
Hanwha HRX-1635-12TB 16CH Pentabrid DVR 12TB
16-channel pentabrid DVR with 12TB storage for hybrid analog/IP setups
- Mix 16 analog cameras (AHD/HDTVI/HDCVI) with up to 18 IP cameras on one recorder
- 8MP resolution at 15 fps analog, H.265 compression with dual-stream recording
- 12TB factory storage expandable to 48TB across eight SATA drive slots
$3,227.00 $1,828.99 Save $1,398.01 -
Hanwha
SKU: HRX-1635-16TB
Hanwha HRX-1635-16TB 16CH Pentabrid DVR
16-channel pentabrid DVR with 16TB storage for mixed analog/IP setups
- Supports AHD, HDTVI, HDCVI, CVBS, and IP cameras on one recorder
- 8MP analog recording at up to 15 fps; up to 18 IP camera channels
- H.265 and H.264 compression with 128 Mbps recording bandwidth
$3,847.00 $2,141.99 Save $1,705.01 -
Hanwha
SKU: HRX-1635-20TB
Hanwha HRX-1635-20TB 16CH Pentabrid DVR 20TB
16CH pentabrid DVR, 8MP analog + IP, 20TB storage included
- 16 analog channels (AHD/HDTVI/HDCVI/CVBS) + 2 IP channels in one recorder
- Records 8MP analog at 15 fps with H.265 compression, expandable to 48TB
- NDAA and FCC compliant for government and mission-critical deployments
$4,467.00 $2,453.99 Save $2,013.01 -
Hanwha
SKU: HRX-1635-24TB
Hanwha HRX-1635-24TB 16CH Pentabrid DVR 24TB
16-channel pentabrid DVR with 24TB storage, supports analog + IP cameras
- 8MP analog recording at 15 fps with H.265 compression on all 16 channels
- Mix AHD, HDTVI, HDCVI, CVBS analog + up to 2 IP cameras on one recorder
- NDAA and FCC certified with 24TB pre-installed, no expansion needed
$5,087.00 $2,766.99 Save $2,320.01 -
Hanwha
SKU: HRX-1635-30TB
Hanwha HRX-1635-30TB 16CH Pentabrid DVR
16CH pentabrid DVR with 30TB storage for mixed analog & IP cameras
- Accepts AHD, HDTVI, HDCVI, CVBS, and IP signals on one platform
- Records 8MP analog at 15 fps and up to 18 network cameras with H.265
- Motion, video loss, tampering, and defocus detection with audio input
$6,017.00 $3,235.99 Save $2,781.01 -
Hanwha
SKU: HRX-1635-36TB
Hanwha HRX-1635-36TB 16CH Pentabrid DVR 36TB
16-channel pentabrid DVR with 36TB storage for hybrid analog/IP setups
- 16 analog channels (AHD/HDTVI/HDCVI/CVBS) + 2 IP at 8MP, 15 fps
- 36TB pre-installed storage for extended retention without external drives
- H.265/H.264/MJPEG compression with dual-stream for multi-user access
$6,947.00 $3,704.99 Save $3,242.01 -
Hanwha
SKU: HRX-1635-48TB
Hanwha HRX-1635-48TB 16CH Pentabrid DVR 48TB
16CH pentabrid DVR with 48TB storage for hybrid analog + IP setups
- 16 analog channels at up to 8MP + 18 IP channels on one platform
- 48TB raw storage across 8 SATA HDDs with H.265 compression
- AHD, HDTVI, HDCVI, CVBS, and ONVIF IP signal support
$8,807.00 $4,642.99 Save $4,164.01 -
Hanwha
SKU: HRX-1635-4TB
Hanwha HRX-1635-4TB 16CH Pentabrid DVR 4TB
16-channel pentabrid DVR with 4TB storage, supports analog + IP
- Records 8MP analog cameras at 15 fps with H.265 compression
- Accepts AHD, HDTVI, HDCVI, CVBS, and ONVIF IP on one recorder
- Expandable to 48TB across 8 HDD slots for scalable deployments
In stock · Ships same business day$1,987.00 $1,203.99 Save $783.01 -
Hanwha
SKU: HRX-1635-8TB
Hanwha HRX-1635-8TB 16CH Pentabrid DVR
16-channel pentabrid DVR with 8TB storage for analog and IP cameras
- Records 8MP analog at 15 fps or 5MP at 20 fps per channel with H.265
- Supports AHD, HDTVI, HDCVI, CVBS, and ONVIF network cameras on one unit
- Coaxial PTZ control and microSD backup for hybrid camera deployments
$2,607.00 $1,515.99 Save $1,091.01 -
Hanwha
SKU: HRX-434
Hanwha HRX-434 4-Channel Pentabrid DVR Recorder
4-channel pentabrid DVR with 8MP analog + 6 IP cameras, H.265 compression
- Records 4 analog formats (AHD/HDTVI/HDCVI/CVBS) on same connectors; auto-detects signal type
- 8MP @ up to 30fps per channel with H.265 codec reduces storage 40–50% vs H.264
- Dual HDMI + VGA simultaneous output; 6-channel playback bandwidth 32 Mbps; 6TB SATA max
In stock · Ships same business day$334.00 $217.99 Save $116.01 -
Hanwha
SKU: HRX-434-2TB
Hanwha HRX-434-2TB Wisenet HD+ Pentabrid DVR 8MP
- Wisenet HD+ 16CH pentabrid DVR with 2TB and 8MP support
- Analog + HD-SDI + IP hybrid camera input flexibility
- 1U rackmount chassis with H.265 compression
In stock · Ships same business day$644.00 $419.99 Save $224.01 -
Hanwha
SKU: HRX-434-4TB
Hanwha HRX-434-4TB Wisenet HD+ Pentabrid DVR 8MP
- Wisenet HD+ 16CH pentabrid DVR with 4TB storage and 8MP
- Analog + HD-SDI + IP hybrid camera input flexibility
- Rack-mount chassis with H.265 efficient compression
$954.00 $621.99 Save $332.01 -
Hanwha
SKU: HRX-434-6TB
Hanwha HRX-434-6TB Wisenet HD+ Pentabrid DVR 8MP
- Wisenet HD+ 16CH pentabrid DVR with 6TB storage and 8MP
- Analog + HD-SDI + IP hybrid camera input flexibility
- Rack-mount chassis with H.265 efficient compression
$1,264.00 $823.99 Save $440.01
Network Video Recorders (NVRs)
Network Video Recorders (NVRs) provide centralized recording and management for IP surveillance systems. Select an NVR based on camera count, resolution requirements, retention targets, and long-term storage scalability to ensure reliable commercial deployments.
Plan Your Deployment
- Camera count and resolution requirements
- Retention period and storage capacity planning
- Throughput and recording bandwidth limits
- RAID configuration and redundancy strategy
- Remote access and VMS integration needs
Network Video Recorders (NVRs) — Engineering-Grade Video Recording & Storage for Commercial Deployments
This category covers 988 working models of network video recorders (nvrs) sourced manufacturer-direct or through channel-direct US distribution. Build the rest of your system around the architectural choices below — compatibility, environmental rating, and lifecycle decisions made here propagate through every downstream component you specify.
What to Look For
Channel count and supported resolution define the recorder's ceiling. A 16-channel NVR rated for 8MP per channel is a different product from a 16-channel rated for 2MP — the latter throttles your future camera upgrades. Read the per-channel and aggregate bitrate ceilings (often expressed in Mbps incoming/outgoing). A safe rule: target an NVR with at least 50% headroom on bitrate, and channel count one step above current need.
Storage architecture matters as much as raw capacity. Surveillance-grade drives (WD Purple, Seagate SkyHawk) are tuned for 24/7 write loads and a small concurrent read count; desktop drives fail in months under the same workload. RAID levels affect both fault tolerance and write performance — RAID 5 for general retention with one drive of redundancy, RAID 6 or 10 for larger arrays where two-drive failure isn't recoverable in RAID 5.
VMS choice locks you into a vendor ecosystem more than any camera decision will. Genetec, Milestone, Hanwha Wisenet WAVE, Avigilon, and Axis Camera Station differ on per-camera licensing cost, third-party integrations (access control, video analytics, identity), and analyst workflow. Demo the operator interface with the people who will actually use it before committing — analyst frustration drives more replacements than technical limits.
Plan for off-site or redundant storage. Single-site recorders fail or get stolen. Cloud-archive licensing, NAS replication, and multi-site federation become important the moment a chain customer asks for centralized investigation tools. Recorders that bury cloud-archive in a per-camera SaaS bundle drive long-term costs much higher than a one-time NAS expansion.
Key Specs in This Category
| Spec | Available Options |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 20MP+, 8MP, 12MP, 2MP, 5MP, 4MP, 16MP, 6MP |
| IP Rating | IP66, IP67 |
| Connectivity | Wired, Wi-Fi |
| Power | PoE, PoE+, AC/DC, PoE++, Battery |
| Channels | 16, 32, 8, 64, 4, 12, 24, 28 |
| Storage | microSD, HDD |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many drives can fit in a typical NVR?
Compact desktop NVRs hold 1-2 drives — typically capping around 16TB usable. Mid-size rack-mount NVRs hold 4-8 drives, often 32-64TB usable in RAID 5/6. Enterprise NVRs and dedicated storage servers scale to 16+ drives with hot-swap and JBOD expansion. Match drive count to your retention math; running out of drive bays mid-project means a recorder replacement, not just a drive add.
Should I use surveillance-grade or enterprise drives?
Surveillance-grade drives (WD Purple, Seagate SkyHawk) are correct for most NVRs — they're tuned for many concurrent write streams from cameras with low read count. Enterprise drives (WD Gold, Seagate IronWolf Pro, Exos) are appropriate for high-channel-count systems with many concurrent investigator clients reading recorded video. Avoid desktop drives entirely; they're rated for 8x5 light duty and fail quickly in 24/7 NVR loads.
What's the difference between an NVR and a hybrid recorder?
An NVR records exclusively from IP cameras over Ethernet. A hybrid (or tribrid) recorder accepts both IP cameras and legacy analog/HD-over-coax cameras on dedicated BNC inputs, useful for migrations where you can't replace coax runs immediately. Hybrid units cost more per channel and add complexity; if you're starting fresh or fully replacing analog, a pure NVR is simpler and almost always cheaper per usable channel.
Can I expand storage on an existing NVR?
Most rack NVRs and storage servers accept storage expansion via empty drive bays, eSATA/SAS JBOD shelves, or iSCSI targets. Desktop NVRs with only 1-2 bays generally do not. Before buying, check the recorder's supported expansion architecture and the maximum raw and usable capacity — many sub-$2,000 NVRs cap below the 24TB threshold most projects need within three years.
Do I need a dedicated VMS workstation?
For a few cameras and one or two simultaneous operators, the NVR's built-in client interface is enough. For 32+ cameras, multiple investigator seats, video walls, or wall-of-monitors operations, a dedicated workstation (or thin client) running the VMS client is standard. The workstation needs adequate GPU decode capacity for the simultaneous stream count — H.265 decode acceleration is essential at scale.
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