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    Geovision NVR Cube 16IPCH I3 8GB RAM 3TB HDD - 94-NC33T-C16
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    Geovision 94-NC33T-C16

    Geovision NVR Cube 16IPCH I3 8GB RAM 3TB HDD - 94-NC33T-C16

    Compact 16-channel network video recorder (NVR) built on an Intel Core i3 processor with 8GB RAM and 3TB integrated storage

    • Handles 16 simultaneous IP camera streams on an Intel Core i3 with 8GB RAM.
    • ONVIF Profile S support enables vendor-agnostic camera selection across major brands.
    • Cube form factor fits closets or back offices without rack-mount infrastructure.
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    Geovision 94-NC54T-C32 NVR Cube 32IPCH I5 8GB RAM 4TB HDD - 94-NC54T-C32
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    Geovision NVR Cube 32IPCH I5 8GB RAM 4TB HDD - 94-NC54T-C32

    32-channel network video recorder built into a compact cube enclosure, running an Intel Core i5 processor with 8GB RAM and a pre-installed 4TB hard

    • Records 32 simultaneous ONVIF Profile S/T IP camera streams on an Intel Core i5.
    • 4TB HDD pre-installed; SATA-expandable for longer retention at higher channel density.
    • Cube form factor deploys on a shelf or desk — no rack cabinet required.
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    Geovision 94-NC7C4-C32 UVS NVR Cube Series I7 With 4 Hotswap - 94-NC7C4-C32
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    Geovision UVS NVR Cube Series I7 With 4 Hotswap - 94-NC7C4-C32

    Compact NVR cube appliance built around the Intel Core i7 processor, designed for commercial surveillance systems that need flexible storage scaling

    • Intel Core i7 processor handles demanding multi-camera decode workloads.
    • 4 hotswap bays let you replace or expand drives without powering down.
    • Compact cube form factor fits rack shelves or distributed recording nodes.
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    Geovision VR-VMS0000-0001 Network Video Recorder
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    Geovision VR-VMS0000-0001

    Geovision VR-VMS0000-0001 Network Video Recorder

    Centralized NVR for multi-camera IP surveillance with H.265 compression

    • H.265 compression cuts storage costs 40–60% vs. H.264 across continuous multi-cam recording.
    • ONVIF compatibility supports Axis, Hikvision, Uniview, and other third-party IP cameras.
    • Standard Ethernet connectivity integrates into existing 1 GbE or 10 GbE facility infrastructure.
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  • Geovision VR-VMS0000-0004 NVR Cable
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    Geovision VR-VMS0000-0004

    Geovision VR-VMS0000-0004 NVR Cable

    Designed to connect and integrate with Geovision network video recorder systems, ensuring reliable data transmission and device communication within

    • Engineered for Geovision VR series NVRs, ensuring verified device compatibility.
    • Maintains signal integrity for uninterrupted, continuous surveillance data transmission.
    • Professional-grade construction supports reliable integration within NVR infrastructure.
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    Geovision VR-VMS0000-0006 ONVIF Network Video Recorder
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    Geovision VR-VMS0000-0006

    Geovision VR-VMS0000-0006 ONVIF Network Video Recorder

    ONVIF NVR for multi-vendor IP camera networks without vendor lock-in

    • ONVIF Profile S/T compliance integrates cameras from any manufacturer without plugins.
    • Supports Axis, Hikvision, Hanwha, Uniview, Vivotek, and Geovision IP cameras natively.
    • 3-year warranty backs multi-vendor deployments across campuses, retail, and warehouses.
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    Geovision 94-BA720-200 Geovision-backup Center Center NVR SERIES-20 - 94-BA720-200
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    Geovision 94-BA720-200

    Geovision-backup Center Center NVR SERIES-20 - 94-BA720-200

    Backup center unit designed for the Geovision-backup Center NVR Series-20 family

    • Provides failover recording redundancy for Geovision NVR Series-20 deployments.
    • Eliminates single-point-of-failure risk across multi-site surveillance architectures.
    • Integrates natively into Geovision backup ecosystems without standalone recorder setup.
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    Geovision 94-BA708-200 Geovision-backup Center Center NVR SERIES-8 - 94-BA708-200
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    Geovision-backup Center Center NVR SERIES-8 - 94-BA708-200

    Backup center module designed for Geovision NVR Series-8 surveillance systems

    • Provides failover backup for Geovision NVR Series-8 to maintain 24/7 recording continuity.
    • Integrates directly into the Series-8 chassis, eliminating the need for external power supply.
    • Protects multi-camera deployments against storage failure without disrupting live surveillance.
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    Hanwha 2U Blaze Network Video Recorder, Blaze Pre-installed, 128TB RAW (101TB Usable AF
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    Hanwha BRR-P2H1SH3-128TB

    Hanwha 2U NVR - BRR-P2H1SH3-128TB

    Network video recorder designed for centralized recording of IP cameras across schools, healthcare facilities, retail chains, and city infrastructure

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      Hanwha 2U Blaze Network Video Recorder, Blaze Pre-installed, 440TB RAW (364TB Usable AF
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      Hanwha BRR-P2H1SH7-440TB

      Hanwha 2U NVR 440TB - BRR-P2H1SH7-440TB

      Network video recorder designed for centralized recording of IP cameras across schools, healthcare facilities, retail chains, and city infrastructure

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        Hanwha 32 CH NVR
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        Hanwha XRN-3220B4-140TB

        Hanwha 32 CH NVR

        Network video recorder designed for centralized recording of IP cameras across schools, healthcare facilities, retail chains, and city infrastructure

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          Hanwha 32 CH NVR - XRN-3220B4-128TB
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          Hanwha 32 CH NVR - XRN-3220B4-128TB

          Large-scale surveillance deployments demand reliable recording infrastructure that can handle high camera counts without performance degradation

          • 32-channel NVR with 128TB pre-installed storage
          • Compatible with Hanwha Wisenet camera line
          • NDAA compliant for federal facility procurement
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          Hanwha 64 CH NVR
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          Hanwha XRN-6420DB4-120TB

          Hanwha 64 CH NVR

          Network video recorder designed for centralized recording of IP cameras across schools, healthcare facilities, retail chains, and city infrastructure

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            Hanwha 64 CH NVR - XRN-6420DB4-1 60TB
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            Hanwha XRN-6420DB4-1 60TB

            Hanwha 64 CH NVR - XRN-6420DB4-1 60TB

            When you're deploying a multi-building campus, high-density retail environment, or distributed enterprise site requiring centralized recording

            • 64-channel NVR with 60TB pre-installed storage
            • Supports high-megapixel cameras across distributed sites
            • 4U rackmount chassis for high-channel-count deployments
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            Hanwha ARD-410 4-Channel Pentabrid AHD/TVI/CVI/CVBS/IP Recorder
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            Hanwha ARD-410

            Hanwha ARD-410 4-Channel Pentabrid Recorder

            4-channel pentabrid recorder for AHD/TVI/CVI/CVBS/IP cameras

            • Mix up to 4 analog (5MP Half/4MP/1080p) + 2 IP cameras on one unit
            • H.265/H.264 compression keeps bandwidth at 30 Mbps max with 6TB storage
            • 6-channel simultaneous playback locally or via CMS with multi-layout view
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            Hanwha ARD-410-2TB 4-Channel Pentabrid DVR Recorder
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            Hanwha ARD-410-2TB

            Hanwha ARD-410-2TB 4-Channel Pentabrid DVR Recorder

            4-channel pentabrid DVR with 2TB storage for hybrid analog and IP systems

            • Accepts AHD, TVI, CVI, CVBS analog at 5MP half plus 2 network channels
            • H.265 compression with motion detection, video loss, and tampering alerts
            • Records up to 6 channels total; 12 fps @ 5MP half, 15 fps @ 4MP half
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            Hanwha ARD-810-2TB 8-Channel 5MP DVR 2TB Storage
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            Hanwha ARD-810-2TB

            Hanwha ARD-810-2TB 8-Channel 5MP DVR 2TB Storage

            8-channel analog + 2-IP hybrid DVR, 2TB storage, H.265 compression

            • Mix 8 analog cameras (AHD/TVI/CVI) with 2 IP channels—migrate without full replacement
            • 5MP half-res @ 12fps analog or 15fps @ 4MP; H.265 cuts storage ~50% vs H.264
            • 40Mbps max bandwidth, dual HDMI 4K output, on-device 2TB SATA—no external NAS needed
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            Hanwha ARN-1610S-6T/VUS 16CH PoE NVR with 6TB Storage
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            Hanwha ARN-1610S-6T/VUS

            Hanwha ARN-1610S-6T/VUS 16CH PoE NVR with 6TB Storage

            16-channel network video recorder built for small-to-mid-scale surveillance deployments requiring reliable storage, intelligent analytics, and

            • 16-channel PoE NVR with 6TB pre-installed storage
            • PoE+ 802.3at output for direct camera powering
            • IP66/IK10 ruggedized chassis for industrial deployment
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            Hanwha 2U Blaze Network Video Recorder, Blaze Pre-installed,
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            Hanwha BRR-P2H1SH3-160TB

            Hanwha Blaze NVR - BRR-P2H1SH3-160TB

            Network video recorder designed for centralized recording of IP cameras across schools, healthcare facilities, retail chains, and city infrastructure

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              Hanwha 2U Blaze Network Video Recorder, Blaze Pre-installed, 176TB RAW (145TB Usable AF
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              Hanwha BRR-P2H1SH3-176TB

              Hanwha Blaze NVR - BRR-P2H1SH3-176TB

              Network video recorder designed for centralized recording of IP cameras across schools, healthcare facilities, retail chains, and city infrastructure

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                Hanwha 2U Blaze Network Video Recorder, Blaze Pre-installed, 200TB RAW (163TB Usable AF
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                Hanwha BRR-P2H1WH3-200TB

                Hanwha Blaze NVR - BRR-P2H1WH3-200TB

                Network video recorder designed for centralized recording of IP cameras across schools, healthcare facilities, retail chains, and city infrastructure

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                  Hanwha 2U Blaze Network Video Recorder, Blaze Pre-installed, 160TB RAW (131TB Usable AF
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                  Hanwha BRR-P2H1WH3-160TB

                  Hanwha Blaze NVR 160TB - BRR-P2H1WH3-160TB

                  Network video recorder designed for centralized recording of IP cameras across schools, healthcare facilities, retail chains, and city infrastructure

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                    Hanwha 2U Blaze Network Video Recorder, Blaze Pre-installed, 220TB RAW (182TB Usable AF
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                    Hanwha BRR-P2H1SH3-220TB

                    Hanwha Blaze NVR 220TB - BRR-P2H1SH3-220TB

                    Network video recorder designed for centralized recording of IP cameras across schools, healthcare facilities, retail chains, and city infrastructure

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                      Hanwha 2U Blaze Network Video Recorder, Blaze Pre-installed, 360TB RAW (291TB Usable AF
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                      Hanwha BRR-P2H1SH7-360TB

                      Hanwha Blaze NVR 360TB - BRR-P2H1SH7-360TB

                      Network video recorder designed for centralized recording of IP cameras across schools, healthcare facilities, retail chains, and city infrastructure

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                        Hanwha 2U Blaze Network Video Recorder, Blaze Pre-installed, 96TB RAW (72TB Usable Afte
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                        Hanwha BRR-P2H1SH3-96TB

                        Hanwha Blaze NVR 96TB - BRR-P2H1SH3-96TB

                        Network video recorder designed for centralized recording of IP cameras across schools, healthcare facilities, retail chains, and city infrastructure

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                          Hanwha Bridge 504+ - EN-SU504P-0
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                          Hanwha EN-SU504P-0

                          Hanwha Bridge 504+ - EN-SU504P-0

                          When you need reliable PoE delivery for small to mid-size camera deployments without the complexity of enterprise-grade managed switches, the Hanwha

                          • Bridge 504+ cloud VMS appliance with 4 PoE+ ports
                          • Up to 30W per port for camera + access point powering
                          • Gigabit uplink to NVR or main network infrastructure
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                          Hanwha BRR-P1H1SH1-16TB 1U Rack NVR 16TB
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                          Hanwha BRR-P1H1SH1-16TB 1U Rack NVR 16TB

                          Compact 1U rack-mounted network video recorder purpose-built for professional surveillance deployments requiring efficient storage and streamlined

                          • 1U rack NVR with 16TB raw / 10TB usable storage
                          • Pre-installed BLAZE OS for rapid deployment
                          • PoE 802.3af for unified IP infrastructure
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                          Hanwha BRR-P1H1SH1-48TB 1U BLAZE Network Video Recorder, BLAZE
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                          Hanwha BRR-P1H1SH1-48TB

                          Hanwha BRR-P1H1SH1-48TB 1U BLAZE Network Video Recorder, BLAZE

                          Network video recorder designed for centralized recording of IP cameras across schools, healthcare facilities, retail chains, and city infrastructure

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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
                          Buying Guide Storage Planning Guide Get Recommendations

                          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.

                          Need help choosing? Talk to a Senior Specialist — direct line 877-277-7147 or request a quote.

                          Build a Complete System

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