Network Video Recorders (NVRs)
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Speco Technologies
SKU: NVR
Speco Technologies NR Series NVR Access Control Integration
- Records 32 channels at 8MP/4K 30fps for forensic-grade identification detail.
- Eight SATA ports plus 2 eSATA expansion ports support up to 112TB local storage.
- ONVIF Profile S and auto-discovery eliminate manual IP config across mixed camera fleets.
$247.50 $125.99 Save $121.51 -
Speco Technologies
SKU: SB01M
Speco Technologies SB01M 256-Channel Network Video Recorder
256-channel centralized NVR for large-scale IP camera deployments
- Records up to 256 simultaneous IP camera channels from a single rack-mounted appliance.
- ONVIF-compliant design integrates with third-party IP cameras across mixed-vendor deployments.
- Intel Jasper Lake N5095 processor with 8GB DDR4 RAM, expandable to 128GB for high-channel loads.
$2,204.00 $850.99 Save $1,353.01 -
Speco Technologies
SKU: SB11M
Speco Technologies SB11M 1024-Channel Enterprise NVR
1024-channel enterprise NVR for unified multi-site IP video management
- Supports up to 1024 simultaneous IP camera channels in a single appliance.
- ONVIF Profile S, T, and G compliance eliminates vendor lock-in across camera brands.
- Handles H.264, H.265, and MJPEG concurrently, mixing legacy and 4K streams freely.
$5,579.35 $3,076.99 Save $2,502.36 -
Speco Technologies
SKU: SB16S
Speco Technologies SB16S Speco Blue Storage Server - 16bay
16-bay NVR server for mid-to-large IP camera deployments
- 16 SATA drive bays enable scalable retention across high-channel IP camera deployments.
- Redundant 550W PSU with 100–240V input ensures continuous recording without single-point failure.
- Intel Xeon E3 CPU and 8GB DDR4 ECC memory support stable multi-stream video ingest under load.
$9,789.60 $9,447.99 Save $341.61 -
Speco Technologies
SKU: SB16S16TB
Speco Technologies SB16S16TB Speco Blue Storage Server - 16bay- 1
16-bay surveillance storage server with 16TB capacity for 24/7 recording
- 16-bay chassis supports RAID configurations for fault tolerance across drive failures.
- 16TB on-premise capacity enables continuous multi-camera recording without cloud dependency.
- 2-year warranty backs 24/7 deployment in medium-to-large IP surveillance infrastructures.
$20,097.55 $11,083.99 Save $9,013.56 -
Speco Technologies
SKU: SB16S32TB
Speco Technologies SB16S32TB Speco Blue Storage Server - 16bay- 3
16-bay 32TB storage server for multi-camera IP surveillance systems
- 16 hot-swap bays let you expand or replace drives without taking the system offline.
- RAID 0/1/5/6/10 support lets you balance redundancy and throughput to fit the deployment.
- 32TB native capacity with NAS protocols (SMB/CIFS, NFS) integrates into existing VMS infrastructure.
$21,741.65 $11,989.99 Save $9,751.66 -
Speco Technologies
SKU: SB16S48TB
Speco Technologies SB16S48TB Speco Blue Storage Server - 16bay- 4
16-bay NVR with 48TB storage for multi-camera surveillance systems
- 16-bay architecture supports flexible RAID configurations for redundancy planning.
- 48TB aggregate capacity enables extended retention for high-resolution multi-camera systems.
- 3-year warranty reduces lifecycle risk for long-term surveillance infrastructure deployments.
$23,381.05 $12,893.99 Save $10,487.06 -
Speco Technologies
SKU: SB16S64TB
Speco Technologies SB16S64TB Speco Blue Storage Server - 16bay- 6
16-bay NVR storage server with 64TB raw capacity for distributed surveillance
- 16-bay architecture lets you add drives modularly without replacing the unit.
- 64TB raw capacity supports multi-camera 24/7 recording across extended retention windows.
- RAID support lets integrators tune redundancy vs. capacity per deployment requirements.
$25,034.45 $13,805.99 Save $11,228.46 -
Speco Technologies
SKU: SB16S80TB
Speco Technologies SB16S80TB Speco Blue Storage Server - 16bay- 8
16-bay 80TB enterprise storage server for IP video surveillance
- 16-bay architecture supports RAID customization for uptime and redundancy requirements.
- 80TB raw capacity extends retention periods across large multi-camera deployments.
- 3-year warranty backs continuous-recording workloads in enterprise surveillance environments.
$26,667.05 $14,706.99 Save $11,960.06 -
Speco Technologies
SKU: SB16S96TB
Speco Technologies SB16S96TB Speco Blue Storage Server - 16bay- 9
16-bay 96TB storage server for centralized IP security video archival
- 16-bay chassis delivers 96TB raw capacity for extended multi-camera retention.
- Hot-swap drive support keeps the server online during drive replacement or failure.
- Integrates directly with existing NVR and VMS platforms via standard network protocols.
$28,113.05 $15,503.99 Save $12,609.06 -
Speco Technologies
SKU: VIDDVR
Speco Technologies VIDDVR Coaxial Balun for DVR Signals
DVR video over twisted pair—BNC to CAT5/CAT5e/CAT6 balun
- Passive design requires no external power, simplifying installation at each cable run endpoint.
- BNC-to-twisted-pair conversion supports CAT5, CAT5e, or CAT6, reusing existing building infrastructure.
- 75-ohm impedance matching preserves DVR video signal integrity across extended twisted pair runs.
$50.60 $27.99 Save $22.61 -
Speco Technologies
SKU: VLDT4G
Speco Technologies VLDT4G 2MP HD-TVI Eyeball Camera
2MP HD-TVI turret camera with fixed 3.6mm lens for standard surveillance
- 1920×1080 HD-TVI output runs over existing coax, eliminating IP network dependencies.
- Fixed 3.6mm lens locks field of view at commissioning, ensuring consistency across multi-camera rollouts.
- Included junction box reduces on-site wiring complexity and speeds installation time.
$131.25 $72.99 Save $58.26 -
Speco Technologies
SKU: VM5LCD
Speco Technologies VM5LCD 5-Inch LCD Color Monitor
5-inch LCD monitor for surveillance rack and field verification
- Runs on 12VDC with included power supply, integrating directly into standard security power buses.
- Compact 6.5" × 4.5" footprint fits rack shelves, portable carts, and space-constrained control rooms.
- Built-in audio input supports AV verification; 3-year warranty covers field and rack deployments.
$367.10 $354.99 Save $12.11 -
Speco Technologies
SKU: ZIP1612T4
Speco Technologies ZIP1612T4 16-Channel NVR Kit 4TB 12×4MP
16-channel NVR kit with 12×4MP cameras and 4TB storage
- Records all 16 channels simultaneously at 4MP with no performance drop during playback.
- H.265 compression extends 4TB retention windows, reducing drive swap frequency on 24/7 sites.
- 12 PoE 802.3af turret cameras with built-in mics and WDR deploy over a single Cat cable run.
$3,753.40 $1,725.99 Save $2,027.41 -
Speco Technologies
SKU: ZIP4K16T12
Speco Technologies ZIP4K16T12 16 channel 8MP NVR with 4TB HDD & 1
16-channel 8MP NVR kit with 12 4K dome cameras and 4TB storage
- 16-channel NVR handles all 12 included 4K cameras with 4 open slots for expansion.
- 4TB onboard HDD provides extended local retention without additional storage hardware.
- 3-year warranty on a matched camera-recorder kit reduces integration and support risk.
$4,503.30 $1,738.99 Save $2,764.31 -
Speco Technologies
SKU: ZIP4K8T6
Speco Technologies ZIP4K8T6 8 channel 8MP NVR with 4TB HDD & 6 4K
8-channel 8MP NVR with 6 4K turret cameras and 4TB storage
- Records eight simultaneous 8MP streams using H.265 to cut bandwidth and storage overhead.
- Pre-installed 4TB HDD enables extended multi-channel retention with no external storage needed.
- Six outdoor-rated 4K turret cameras deliver 30 fps footage for reliable forensic identification.
$2,365.30 $913.99 Save $1,451.31
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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