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    Hanwha

    SKU: QRN-1630S-20TB

    Hanwha QRN-1630S 16-Channel PoE NVR 20TB

    16-channel 8MP NVR with 20TB storage and integrated 16-port PoE

    • Records 16 cameras at 8MP resolution with H.265 compression
    • 20TB dual-drive storage for extended retention on continuous recording
    • 16 built-in PoE ports with 130W power budget eliminate external switches
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  • Hanwha QRN-1630S 16-Channel PoE NVR with 16TB Storage QRN-1630S-16TB

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    SKU: QRN-1630S-16TB

    Hanwha QRN-1630S 16-Channel PoE NVR with 16TB Storage

    16-channel PoE NVR with 16TB storage and 8MP recording

    • 130W PoE power budget eliminates need for separate injectors or switches
    • 16TB dual SATA internal storage supports extended retention without NAS
    • H.265 compression and dual-stream recording across all 16 channels at 8MP
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  • Hanwha QRN-1630S 16CH NVR 10TB with 16 PoE Ports QRN-1630S-10TB

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    SKU: QRN-1630S-10TB

    Hanwha QRN-1630S 16CH NVR 10TB with 16 PoE Ports

    16-channel 8MP NVR with 10TB storage and integrated 16 PoE ports

    • 16 PoE ports with 130W power budget; no external injectors needed
    • Records 8MP video across all 16 channels at 128 Mbps bandwidth
    • H.265, H.264, and MJPEG codec support for flexible compression
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    SKU: QRN-1630S-4TB

    Hanwha QRN-1630S 16CH NVR 4TB with 16 PoE Ports

    16-channel PoE NVR with 4TB storage and integrated 130W power

    • All 16 channels powered via single 130W PoE budget—no external injectors
    • Supports 8MP cameras with H.265 compression at 128 Mbps aggregate bandwidth
    • 4TB onboard storage for extended recording across all channels simultaneously
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    SKU: QRN-1630S-12TB

    Hanwha QRN-1630S-12TB 16-Channel PoE NVR

    16-channel PoE NVR with integrated power and 8MP native recording

    • 8MP @ 60fps across all 16 channels with H.265 compression
    • 130W integrated PoE eliminates need for external power switches
    • 8MP @ 60fps, 1080p @ 240fps, 720p @ 480fps frame rate options
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  • Hanwha QRN-1630S-2TB 16CH NVR 2TB with PoE

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    SKU: QRN-1630S-2TB

    Hanwha QRN-1630S-2TB 16CH NVR 2TB with PoE

    16-channel 8MP NVR with integrated PoE and 2TB storage

    • 16 PoE ports (802.3af) power cameras directly; no external injectors
    • Records 8MP at H.265 compression across all 16 channels simultaneously
    • Dual HDMI outputs: 4K on HDMI1, 1080p on HDMI2 for flexible monitoring
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  • Hanwha QRN-1630S-6TB 16-Channel PoE NVR
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    SKU: QRN-1630S-6TB

    Hanwha QRN-1630S-6TB 16-Channel PoE NVR

    16-channel PoE NVR with integrated power and 8MP recording

    • 16 integrated PoE ports with 130W budget power all cameras directly
    • 8MP multi-channel recording at full frame rate with H.265 compression
    • 6TB onboard storage with dual-stream and ONVIF/Wisenet compatibility
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  • Hanwha QRN-830S 8-Channel 8MP Network Video Recorder (view 2)

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    SKU: QRN-830S

    Hanwha QRN-830S 8-Channel 8MP Network Video Recorder

    8-channel 8MP NVR with H.265 compression and 4K HDMI output

    • Records up to 8MP at 80Mbps max with H.265, H.264, MJPEG codec options
    • 4K HDMI display (3840×2160) with flexible multi-screen layouts up to 9 channels
    • Up to 6TB single HDD storage with dual-stream and event-triggered recording modes
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  • Hanwha QRN-830S 8-Channel PoE Network Video Recorder QRN-830S-2TB
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    SKU: QRN-830S-2TB

    Hanwha QRN-830S 8-Channel PoE Network Video Recorder

    8-channel PoE NVR with integrated power and 8MP support

    • 8 PoE ports with 65W budget eliminate external injectors
    • Records 8MP at 60 fps with H.265 compression and 6TB storage
    • Motion, defocus, audio detection, and ONVIF compatibility built-in
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  • Hanwha QRN-830S 8CH NVR 6TB with 8 PoE Ports
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    SKU: QRN-830S-6TB

    Hanwha QRN-830S 8CH NVR 6TB with 8 PoE Ports

    8-channel 8MP NVR with built-in 8-port PoE and 6TB storage

    • Records 8 cameras at 8MP resolution with 80Mbps aggregate bandwidth
    • Integrated 802.3af PoE ports eliminate external switches and injectors
    • H.265, H.264, and MJPEG codec support for multi-brand camera compatibility
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  • Hanwha QRN-830S-4TB 8CH PoE NVR 4TB
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    SKU: QRN-830S-4TB

    Hanwha QRN-830S-4TB 8CH PoE NVR 4TB

    8-channel PoE NVR with 4TB storage and integrated 65W power

    • 8 built-in PoE ports eliminate external injectors; powers all cameras
    • Records up to 8MP across all channels with H.265 compression
    • 4TB onboard storage for extended retention on mid-scale deployments
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    Hanwha

    SKU: SKY-BR520-0

    Hanwha Sky-BR520-0 Cmvr 520 40TB Rack

    • WISENET SKY CMVR 520 with 40TB rack-mount storage
    • Cloud-managed enterprise IP surveillance recorder
    • Centralized video management for distributed deployments
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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.