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  • Hanwha WRT-P-3104L1-4TB Network Video Recorder

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    SKU: WRT-P-3104L1-4TB

    Hanwha WRT-P-3104L1-4TB Network Video Recorder

    64-channel NVR with 4TB storage and 170 Mbps throughput

    • Supports up to 64 IP cameras at 170 Mbps recording bandwidth
    • 4TB HDD storage with pre-installed Wisenet WAVE VMS software
    • 4 Professional Wisenet WAVE licenses included, ready to deploy
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    SKU: WRT-P-3104L1-8TB

    Hanwha WRT-P-3104L1-8TB Network Video Recorder

    64-channel NVR with 8TB storage and Wisenet WAVE VMS included

    • 170 Mbps recording bandwidth supports simultaneous 4K and HD feeds
    • Expands to 16TB across three hot-swappable 3.5-inch drive bays
    • 14th Gen Intel Core i3 with 16GB RAM and four VMS licenses
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  • Hanwha WRT-P-3104MW1-2TB Micro NVR 2TB
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    SKU: WRT-P-3104MW1-2TB

    Hanwha WRT-P-3104MW1-2TB Micro NVR 2TB

    Compact 16-channel micro NVR with 2TB SSD and Intel Core i3 14th Gen

    • 45 Mbps recording bandwidth supports 16 concurrent camera feeds with H.265
    • 2TB SSD storage isolated from OS for fast playback and stable performance
    • Wisenet WAVE VMS pre-installed with 4 Professional licenses ready to deploy
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    SKU: WRT-P-3104W-8TB

    Hanwha WRT-P-3104W 64-Channel WAVE NVR 8TB

    64-channel 170 Mbps NVR with 8TB storage, expandable to 16TB

    • 170 Mbps recording bandwidth handles sustained multi-stream ingest across 64 channels
    • 8TB installed storage expands to 16TB via three 3.5" SATA drive bays
    • 14th Gen Intel Core i3 with 16GB DDR4 and dual 1GbE NICs for redundancy
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    SKU: WRT-P-3104W-4TB

    Hanwha WRT-P-3104W Mini-tower WAVE Recording Server

    64-channel NVR mini-tower with 170 Mbps throughput and 4TB storage

    • Records up to 64 IP cameras simultaneously at 170 Mbps without bottlenecking
    • Wisenet WAVE VMS pre-installed with 4 professional licenses ready to deploy
    • Expandable storage from 4TB to 16TB raw capacity across 3 SATA HDD bays
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  • Hanwha WRT-P-3104W1 WAVE Recording Server 16TB

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    SKU: WRT-P-3104W1-16TB

    Hanwha WRT-P-3104W1 WAVE Recording Server 16TB

    16TB recording server with 64-channel support and Wisenet WAVE VMS

    • 170 Mbps sustained throughput handles multi-stream recording across up to 64 cameras
    • Wisenet WAVE VMS preloaded with 4 Professional licenses; ONVIF-compatible for mixed deployments
    • Hot-swappable 16TB storage in compact mini-tower; PoE support simplifies camera integration
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    SKU: WRT-P-3104W1-12TB

    Hanwha WRT-P-3104W1-12TB 64-Channel NVR 12TB

    64-channel NVR with 12TB storage and Wisenet WAVE VMS included

    • 64 concurrent recording channels at 170 Mbps sustained throughput
    • 12TB pre-installed storage, expandable to 16TB via three hot-swap bays
    • Wisenet WAVE VMS with 4 Professional licenses pre-loaded and activated
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    SKU: WRT-P-5204L-24TB

    Hanwha WRT-P-5204L 24TB WAVE Network Video Recorder

    64-channel NVR with 24TB storage and 470 Mbps bandwidth for mid-to-large deployments

    • 24TB raw capacity across 3 drive bays, expandable to 36TB for extended retention
    • 14th Gen Intel Core i5, 16GB RAM, and 256GB SSD for responsive multi-channel playback
    • Wisenet WAVE VMS with 4 Professional licenses included; dual Gigabit Ethernet for redundancy
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    SKU: WRT-P-5204L-36TB

    Hanwha WRT-P-5204L 36TB WAVE Network Video Recorder

    64-channel NVR with 36TB storage and 470 Mbps throughput

    • Records 64 simultaneous video streams at 470 Mbps with 36TB raw capacity
    • 14th Gen Intel Core i5 with 16GB RAM and dual Gigabit Ethernet for stability
    • Includes 4 Wisenet WAVE Professional licenses; 256GB SSD OS drive included
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    SKU: WRT-P-5204L-4TB

    Hanwha WRT-P-5204L-4TB Mini-Tower NVR

    • WRT-P-5204L mini-tower NVR for small-medium surveillance
    • 4TB internal storage for entry-level recording deployments
    • Compact tower form factor for desktop and shelf placement
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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.