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  • Hanwha HRX-1634-6TB 16CH Pentabrid DVR 6TB

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    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
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  • Hanwha HRX-1635 16CH Pentabrid DVR Recorder
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    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
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  • Hanwha HRX-1635-12TB 16CH Pentabrid DVR 12TB

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    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
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  • Hanwha HRX-1635-16TB 16CH Pentabrid DVR

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    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
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  • Hanwha HRX-1635-20TB 16CH Pentabrid DVR 20TB

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    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
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  • Hanwha HRX-1635-24TB 16CH Pentabrid DVR 24TB

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    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
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  • Hanwha HRX-1635-30TB 16CH Pentabrid DVR

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    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
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  • Hanwha HRX-1635-36TB 16CH Pentabrid DVR 36TB

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    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
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  • Hanwha HRX-1635-48TB 16CH Pentabrid DVR 48TB

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    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
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  • Hanwha HRX-1635-4TB 16CH Pentabrid DVR 4TB
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    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
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  • Hanwha HRX-1635-8TB 16CH Pentabrid DVR

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    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
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  • Hanwha HRX-434 4-Channel Pentabrid DVR Recorder (view 5)
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    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
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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

SpecAvailable Options
Resolution20MP+, 8MP, 12MP, 2MP, 5MP, 4MP, 16MP, 6MP
IP RatingIP66, IP67
ConnectivityWired, Wi-Fi
PowerPoE, PoE+, AC/DC, PoE++, Battery
Channels16, 32, 8, 64, 4, 12, 24, 28
StoragemicroSD, 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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Build a Complete System

Most network video recorders (nvrs) installations need these companion products to be fully functional. Add them to your cart for system-wide compatibility.