Network Video Recorders (NVRs)
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i-PRO
SKU: WJND400/4000T4
i-PRO WJND400/4000T4 64-Channel H.264 NVR
- Handles 64 simultaneous camera inputs with per-stream bandwidth from 32 kbps to 10 Mbps.
- Rack-mount form factor fits standard 19-inch enclosures for SOC and data center deployment.
- D-sub25pin interface integrates legacy PTZ and dome controls without proprietary adapters.
$11,611.00 $9,125.99 Save $2,485.01 -
i-PRO
SKU: NVR-T-1-MWS-V2
I-pro WT1-B Single Intel 9TH GEN HEX Core CPU - NVR-T-1-MWS-V2
- 9th Gen Intel Hex Core module upgrades WT1-B processing without replacing the chassis.
- Resolves CPU ceiling issues under concurrent playback, analytics, and export workloads.
- Field-replaceable, tool-friendly install — no cabling or factory reset required.
$2,695.00 $2,117.99 Save $577.01 -
Kantech
SKU: ADVER30R5H3G
Kantech VideoEdge 3U Hybrid 32-Channel 30TB NVR
32-channel hybrid NVR with 30TB RAID storage in 3U rackmount
- 3U hybrid NVR runs 32 analog + 32 IP channels at once
- 30TB storage onboard for medium-large surveillance sites
- Rack-mount with RS-232 and IP/Ethernet for VMS integration
$30,982.00 $19,939.99 Save $11,042.01 -
Lifesafety Power
SKU: AC-CABLE-18-BOXED-SET-OF-2
Lifesafety Power AC-Cable-18-Boxed-Set-Of-2 AC Cable Harness
- 18-inch length routes cleanly to FPO series AC input without extension cables or splices.
- Two-pack per box lets you stage a spare on-site, avoiding service delays on second deployments.
- Connector pinout matches FPO series units at 120 VAC, ensuring rated compatibility at installation.
$30.00 $29.99 Save $0.01 -
Lifesafety Power
SKU: BX50-E5
Lifesafety Power BX50-E5 Standard Power Systems 50W Single Voltag
- 50W PoE budget supports 8–12 typical IP cameras (4–6W each) from a single unit.
- 802.3af/at PoE over Cat5e or better eliminates separate DC cable runs to edge devices.
- Compact form factor fits wall-mount cabinets and cramped electrical closets cleanly.
$332.00 $218.99 Save $113.01 -
Lifesafety Power
SKU: C8P-BOXED
Lifesafety Power C8P-BOXED C8P-BOXED
- 8 independent 24VDC outputs consolidate backup power for cameras, readers, and sensors.
- Integrated battery backup keeps critical security devices online during AC mains loss.
- Boxed enclosure fits rack and wall-mount installs, reducing cabinet footprint and cable sprawl.
$113.00 $74.99 Save $38.01 -
Lifesafety Power
SKU: D8-BOXED
Lifesafety Power D8-BOXED D8-Boxed 8 outputs fused at 3A each
- 8 independently fused 3A outputs prevent a single device fault from killing the entire system.
- Centralized boxed form factor consolidates power distribution into one enclosure-mounted unit.
- Supports up to 24A total capacity across mixed security devices from a single regulated source.
$51.00 $50.99 Save $0.01 -
Lifesafety Power
SKU: D8P-BOXED
Lifesafety Power D8P-BOXED D8P-BOXED
- Pre-assembled boxed enclosure eliminates field assembly and reduces wiring errors.
- Centralizes power feeds for cameras, access control, and auxiliary devices from one unit.
- Compact footprint fits space-constrained telecom cabinets, closets, and equipment racks.
$51.00 $33.99 Save $17.01 -
Lifesafety Power
SKU: E2-BS1
Lifesafety Power E2-BS1 E2 enclosure with one battery shelf
- Modular shelf mounts inside E2 enclosures, eliminating external UPS units.
- Connects directly to the E2 internal power bus, backing up all downstream devices.
- Single-shelf form factor suits small-to-mid-scale access control and surveillance sites.
$320.00 $210.99 Save $109.01 -
Lifesafety Power
SKU: E5M-BOXED
Lifesafety Power E5M-BOXED LABEL Unified Power Sol.LABEL Unifie
- Consolidates 12VDC power distribution from a single enclosure, reducing wiring complexity.
- Delivers 8.5W output to cameras, readers, and auxiliary devices in one chassis.
- Enclosure form factor mounts in equipment racks near primary power entry points.
$120.00 $119.99 Save $0.01 -
Lifesafety Power
SKU: FPV4-E1
Lifesafety Power FPV4-E1 4A Ps/Enclosure
- 4A continuous output supports small-to-mid-scale IP camera or access control loads.
- 24VAC input aligns with standard security infrastructure transformers and panels.
- Single-enclosure distribution reduces wiring overhead and simplifies fault isolation.
$296.00 $194.99 Save $101.01 -
Lifesafety Power
SKU: RBE-BOXED
Lifesafety Power RBE-BOXED Rackmount Battery Enclosure 12VDC 8 Am
- Holds four 12VDC 8A batteries, centralizing backup power in a single rack chassis.
- Independent per-slot management allows battery replacement without taking the system offline.
- 19-inch rackmount form factor consolidates distributed battery storage, reducing cabling runs.
$557.00 $365.99 Save $191.01 -
Lifesafety Power
SKU: RD150-16/E
Lifesafety Power RD150-16/E 220VAC input Rackmount 150W pwr supp
- Switchable 12V/24V output powers mixed legacy and modern devices from one supply.
- 16 independently fused outputs isolate zone faults without dropping remaining circuits.
- 2U rackmount form factor integrates into standard 19-inch racks alongside network gear.
$799.00 $524.99 Save $274.01 -
Lifesafety Power
SKU: RD150/250
Lifesafety Power RD150/250 Rack Mount DC dual voltage
- Dual-rail output delivers 12V @ 12A and 24V @ 6A for mixed-voltage deployments.
- Rack-mount form factor consolidates power distribution and reduces cabinet clutter.
- Both rails operate simultaneously, supporting up to 144W per rail concurrently.
$1,136.00 $746.99 Save $389.01 -
Lifesafety Power
SKU: SD4P-BOXED
Lifesafety Power SD4P-BOXED FLEXPOWER SD4 SD16 Smart Distributio
- Device-level supervision detects circuit faults instantly, eliminating manual polling.
- Integrates natively with SD4 and SD16 platforms for staged, no-stranded-asset expansion.
- Ships pre-configured for immediate rack or wall mount, reducing on-site deployment time.
$158.00 $103.99 Save $54.01 -
NETGEAR
SKU: GS724T-600NAS
NETGEAR GS724T-600NAS 24PT GE Smart Switch
- All 24 Gigabit ports run simultaneously at full line rate on a 52 Gbps non-blocking fabric.
- 256 VLANs and IGMP snooping isolate camera, access control, and IT traffic on one switch.
- Two SFP uplink slots support fiber backbone links without consuming edge Gigabit ports.
$398.26 $233.99 Save $164.27
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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