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  • Hikvision DS-7616NI-Q2/16P-4TB 16-Channel 4K NVR 4TB - image 2
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    SKU: DS-7616NI-Q2/16P-4TB

    Hikvision DS-7616NI-Q2/16P-4TB 16-Channel 4K NVR 4TB

    16-channel 4K NVR with 4TB storage and integrated 16-port PoE

    • 12MP simultaneous recording on all 16 channels at 30 fps
    • H.265+ compression reduces storage needs by ~50% vs. H.264
    • Dual SATA bays support up to 8TB per drive for extended retention
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  • Hikvision DS-7732NI-M4/24P 32-Channel 8K NVR with Integrated PoE - image 2
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    SKU: DS-7732NI-M4/24P

    Hikvision DS-7732NI-M4/24P 32-Channel 8K NVR with Integrated PoE

    32-channel 8K NVR with 24 integrated PoE ports for large-scale surveillance

    • 24 PoE++ ports deliver 95W each, powering 32 cameras without external switch
    • 320 Mbps bandwidth supports mixed 4K/8K streams with H.265+ codec efficiency
    • 32-channel decode at 1080p with two-way audio to 8 IP speakers included
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  • Hikvision EKI-K82T46 8MP Turret IP Camera Kit with 8-Channel NVR complete surveillance system
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    SKU: EKI-K82T46

    Hikvision EKI-K82T46 8MP Turret IP Camera Kit with 8-Channel NVR

    6-camera 8MP turret kit with 8-channel NVR for outdoor perimeter security

    • 8MP resolution (3840 × 2160) with F2.0 aperture and 98° FOV for identification-grade detail
    • Six IP67-rated turret cameras powered by PoE Class 3, fixed 2.8mm lens eliminates mechanical wear
    • 8-channel NVR with H.265 compression reduces storage footprint while supporting multiple codec streams
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    SKU: LNVR3001-013

    ACTi 13CH NVR 3.X S/W INR series MNR series - LNVR3001-013

    • Unlocks 13-channel simultaneous recording on ACTi INR and MNR series NVRs.
    • Compatible with ACTi NVR 3.X software branch; verify firmware before deployment.
    • Software-only activation via web UI — no hardware installation or cabling required.
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    SKU: LNVR-3001-00018

    ACTi 18CH NVR 3.X S/W upgrade package - LNVR-3001-00018

    • Extends 18-channel LNVR hardware life by migrating to the 3.X software platform.
    • License-only delivery eliminates hardware swap, reducing fleet refresh cost and downtime.
    • Firmware push completes in 10–15 minutes per unit via network, enabling staged rollouts.
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  • ACTi ENR-130 16-Channel 2-Bay Desktop Standalone NVR 48Mbps

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    SKU: ENR-130

    ACTi ENR-130 16-Channel 2-Bay Desktop Standalone NVR 48Mbps

    • Records up to 16 IP cameras at 48 Mbps aggregate; supports H.265 multi-stream workloads.
    • ONVIF-compliant input accepts any conformant camera, eliminating vendor lock-in on optics.
    • Dual 3.5" SATA bays enable capacity expansion or redundancy without external storage hardware.
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  • ACTi INR-450 200-Channel 12-Bay RAID NVR

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    SKU: INR-450

    ACTi INR-450 200-Channel 12-Bay RAID NVR

    • Centralizes 200 IP cameras into a single rackmount appliance, eliminating fragmented storage.
    • 12-bay hot-swap RAID storage scales retention capacity without taking the unit offline.
    • ONVIF Profile S/T/G support integrates cameras from Axis, Hikvision, Dahua, and others.
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    SKU: LNVR3001-00019

    ACTi LNVR3001-00019 Network Video Recorder

    • Activates 19-channel NVR functionality within ACTi VMS for mid-scale deployments.
    • Software license enables multi-channel ingestion, storage coordination, and playback.
    • Deploy via license key in ACTi VMS console—no physical appliance required.
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    SKU: LCMS2000-00016

    ACTi Manage unlimited NVR servers 16 channel - LCMS2000-00016

    • Unlocks 16 concurrent recording channels across unlimited NVR server instances.
    • Software entitlement binds to existing ACTi LCMS2000 infrastructure—no hardware swap required.
    • Aggregate licenses across multi-server nodes to scale capacity without replacing recorders.
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    SKU: LNVR3002-00005

    ACTi NVR 3 Standard. 1-48 No. of add-on - LNVR3002-00005

    • Adds 1–48 camera channels to an existing NVR 3 Standard without swapping hardware.
    • Pure software entitlement activates via the NVR 3 Standard management interface—no wiring.
    • Perpetual license stacks with current entitlements; uses appliance serial for activation.
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    SKU: CONFIG-PHDD-001

    ACTi Service configure a NVR with PHDDs. - CONFIG-PHDD-001

    • Factory-provisioned PHDDs eliminate on-site RAID setup and reduce commissioning errors.
    • NVR arrives pre-staged for immediate recording — no IT staff required for storage config.
    • Designed for deployments where drives are sourced separately from the NVR chassis.
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  • ACTi ZNR-127 16-Channel Mini Standalone NVR (view 2)

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    SKU: ZNR-127

    ACTi ZNR-127 16-Channel Mini Standalone NVR

    • Supports up to 16 ONVIF-compliant IP cameras at 64 Mbps aggregate throughput.
    • Dual HDMI and VGA outputs let you connect modern or legacy monitors on-site.
    • Single-bay SATA storage and compact form factor simplify space-constrained installs.
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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.