Network Video Recorders (NVRs)
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Hanwha
SKU: SKY-BR524P-0
Hanwha SKY-BR524P-0 CMVR 524+ 4TB Recorder
- CMVR 524+ recorder with 4TB internal storage
- IP66 weather-sealed for ruggedized deployment
- PoE 802.3af for unified IP infrastructure
$4,359.00 $3,226.99 Save $1,132.01 -
Hanwha
SKU: SKY-BR620-0
Hanwha SKY-BR620-0 CMVR 620 Rack Storage
- CMVR 620 rack storage with 64TB raw / 48TB usable
- RAID 5 redundancy for fault-tolerant recording
- Cloud-managed enterprise IP surveillance
$13,952.00 $9,088.99 Save $4,863.01 -
Hanwha
SKU: WRN-1632-12TB
Hanwha WRN-1632-12TB 32-Channel 2U Network Video Recorder
32-channel 2U NVR with 12TB storage and 250 Mbps throughput
- Manages 32 simultaneous IP camera streams at 250 Mbps maximum
- 12TB pre-installed, expandable to 40TB across four SATA HDD bays
- H.265 and H.264 compression with Wisestream bitrate optimization
$4,500.00 $2,436.99 Save $2,063.01 -
Hanwha
SKU: WRN-1632-18TB
Hanwha WRN-1632-18TB 32-Channel 2U Rackmount NVR with 18TB Storage
32-channel 2U rackmount NVR with 18TB storage for mid-scale IP surveillance
- Records 32 simultaneous IP cameras at 250 Mbps throughput without frame drops
- H.265 compression reduces storage needs 40–60% vs. H.264 for longer retention
- Includes 4 Professional Wisenet WAVE licenses for client, mobile, and cloud access
$5,100.00 $3,093.99 Save $2,006.01 -
Hanwha
SKU: WRN-1632-24TB
Hanwha WRN-1632-24TB 32-Channel NVR 24TB Storage
32-channel 24TB NVR with 250 Mbps throughput for enterprise surveillance
- Records 32 IP cameras simultaneously at 250 Mbps sustained with H.265 codec
- 24TB internal storage expandable to 40TB; includes 4 Wisenet WAVE licenses
- Intel-based 2U rackmount; dual GbE, HDMI output, keyboard/mouse included
In stock · Ships same business day$5,700.00 $2,973.99 Save $2,726.01 -
Hanwha
SKU: WRN-1632-30TB
Hanwha WRN-1632-30TB 32-Channel Rack-Mount NVR
32-channel rack NVR with 30TB storage and 250 Mbps throughput
- 32 simultaneous IP camera channels with 250 Mbps recording bandwidth
- 30TB internal storage (expandable to 40TB) with H.265 compression
- Wisenet WAVE platform integration with AI analytics and ONVIF support
$6,300.00 $3,565.99 Save $2,734.01 -
Hanwha
SKU: WRN-1632-40TB
Hanwha WRN-1632-40TB 32-Channel 2U Rackmount NVR
32-channel 2U rackmount NVR with 40TB storage for enterprise video
- 250 Mbps sustained throughput handles 32 simultaneous IP camera feeds
- 40TB internal SATA storage with H.265 codec extends retention 30–45 days
- Dual Gigabit Ethernet with failover and AI metadata ingestion support
$7,300.00 $3,491.99 Save $3,808.01 -
Hanwha
SKU: WRN-1632-4TB
Hanwha WRN-1632-4TB 32-Channel 2U Rack NVR 4TB
32-channel 2U rack NVR with 250 Mbps throughput and expandable storage
- Records up to 32 concurrent IP cameras with dual 1 Gbps network ports
- 4TB base storage expands to 40TB across four SATA bays for extended retention
- H.265 and H.264 compression with AI metadata support for intelligent search
$3,780.00 $2,081.99 Save $1,698.01 -
Hanwha
SKU: WRN-1632-8TB
Hanwha WRN-1632-8TB 2U Rack Mount NVR
32-channel 2U rack NVR with 8TB storage and Wisenet WAVE included
- Supports 32 IP cameras at 250 Mbps aggregate throughput with H.265 compression
- Pre-configured with Wisenet WAVE software and 4 Professional licenses ready to deploy
- AI metadata support for intelligent analytics and forensic search across recordings
$4,260.00 $2,276.99 Save $1,983.01 -
Hanwha
SKU: WRN-1632S-12TB
Hanwha WRN-1632S-12TB 32-Channel 2U PoE+ NVR 12TB
32-channel 2U PoE+ NVR with 12TB storage and integrated power
- 32-channel 2U PoE+ NVR with 12TB storage onboard
- AI metadata analytics on board for forensic search
- Rack-mount H.265 NVR for medium-large camera deployments
In stock · Ships same business day$4,800.00 $3,025.99 Save $1,774.01 -
Hanwha
SKU: WRN-1632S-18TB
Hanwha WRN-1632S-18TB 32-Channel 2U PoE+ NVR
32-channel 2U rack NVR with integrated 200W PoE+ and 18TB storage
- Records 32 cameras at 250 Mbps with H.265 compression and up to 40TB capacity
- 16 built-in PoE+ ports (200W total) power cameras without external injectors
- Runs Wisenet WAVE VMS natively for unified camera management and playback
$5,400.00 $3,317.99 Save $2,082.01 -
Hanwha
SKU: WRN-1632S-24TB
Hanwha WRN-1632S-24TB 32-Channel PoE NVR
32-channel PoE NVR with 24TB storage and integrated AI analytics
- 32 simultaneous IP channels with H.265 compression and 250 Mbps throughput
- Integrated PoE+ power delivery across 16 ports, 200W total budget
- 24TB pre-installed storage expandable to 40TB with Wisenet WAVE software
$6,000.00 $3,169.99 Save $2,830.01 -
Hanwha
SKU: WRN-1632S-30TB
Hanwha WRN-1632S-30TB 2U Rack Mount PoE NVR
32-channel rack NVR with PoE power and H.265 compression
- 16 PoE+ ports with 200W budget eliminate external injectors
- 32-channel capacity with H.265, H.264, MJPEG codec support
- Wisenet WAVE software with AI metadata and mobile access
$6,600.00 $3,296.99 Save $3,303.01 -
Hanwha
SKU: WRN-1632S-40TB
Hanwha WRN-1632S-40TB 32-Channel 2U PoE NVR
32-channel 2U PoE NVR with 40TB storage for mid-scale surveillance
- 16 PoE+ ports deliver 200W power budget; 32 camera channels supported
- 40TB raw capacity across four SATA slots; 250 Mbps recording throughput
- H.265 compression with AI metadata support; Wisenet WAVE management platform
In stock · Ships same business day$7,600.00 $3,686.99 Save $3,913.01 -
Hanwha
SKU: WRN-1632S-4TB
Hanwha WRN-1632S-4TB 32-Channel PoE+ Network Video Recorder
32-channel rackmount NVR with 16 integrated PoE+ ports and 250 Mbps throughput
- 16 PoE+ ports (200W budget) eliminate external injectors and reduce cabinet clutter
- 250 Mbps recording throughput handles all 32 channels in H.265, H.264, or MJPEG
- 4TB storage expandable to 40TB via four hot-swappable SATA bays for future growth
$4,080.00 $2,276.99 Save $1,803.01 -
Hanwha
SKU: WRN-1632S-6TB
Hanwha WRN-1632S-6TB 32-Channel PoE NVR with 6TB Storage
32-channel PoE NVR with 6TB storage and 16 integrated power ports
- 16 PoE/PoE+ ports eliminate external switches for most mid-size deployments
- 6TB pre-installed, expandable to 40TB across four SATA bays
- 250 Mbps throughput handles simultaneous 4K streams in H.265 or H.264
In stock · Ships same business day$4,320.00 $2,377.99 Save $1,942.01
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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