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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
$4,250.00 $2,312.99 Save $1,937.01 -
Hanwha
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
$3,630.00 $1,999.99 Save $1,630.01 -
Hanwha
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
$2,700.00 $1,530.99 Save $1,169.01 -
Hanwha
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
$1,770.00 $1,061.99 Save $708.01 -
Hanwha
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
$3,010.00 $1,687.99 Save $1,322.01 -
Hanwha
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
$1,460.00 $905.99 Save $554.01 -
Hanwha
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
In stock · Ships same business day$2,080.00 $1,218.99 Save $861.01 -
Hanwha
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
$760.00 $495.99 Save $264.01 -
Hanwha
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
In stock · Ships same business day$1,070.00 $651.99 Save $418.01 -
Hanwha
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
In stock · Ships same business day$1,690.00 $964.99 Save $725.01 -
Hanwha
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
In stock · Ships same business day$1,380.00 $807.99 Save $572.01 -
Hanwha
SKU: SKY-BR320-0
Hanwha SKY-BR320-0 CMVR 320 4TB Recorder
- CMVR 320 recorder with 4TB integrated storage
- Mixed-resolution multi-channel IP surveillance
- PoE 802.3af for unified IP infrastructure
$1,830.00 $1,192.99 Save $637.01 -
Hanwha
SKU: SKY-BR324P-0
Hanwha SKY-BR324P-0 CMVR 324+ Recorder 4TB
- CMVR 324+ hybrid recorder with 4TB internal storage
- Accepts both analog BNC and IP camera feeds
- 12CH at 1MP or 8CH at higher resolutions
$1,917.00 $1,248.99 Save $668.01 -
Hanwha
SKU: SKY-BR420-0
Hanwha SKY-BR420-0 CMVR 420 Recorder 10TB Rack
- CMVR 420 recorder with 10TB rack storage
- Up to 42 channels at 1MP or 35 channels at 4MP
- Cloud-managed SKY platform for centralized recording
$3,487.00 $2,271.99 Save $1,215.01 -
Hanwha
SKU: SKY-BR426P-0
Hanwha SKY-BR426P-0 CMVR 426+ Recorder 4TB
- CMVR 426+ recorder supports 20 IP camera channels
- 15 concurrent analytics streams for intelligent video processing
- 4TB internal storage in rack-mount form factor
$3,399.00 $2,214.99 Save $1,184.01 -
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
$8,022.00 $5,225.99 Save $2,796.01
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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