Video Recording Servers
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i-PRO
SKU: AGS-R-1-L-12TB
i-PRO AGS-R-1-L-12TB Active Guard Rack Server
1U rack server with Intel Xeon, 32GB RAM, 12TB storage for surveillance
- Intel Xeon Silver 8-core/16-thread processor handles multi-stream ingest and analytics
- 32GB RAM supports concurrent video recording, playback, and metadata indexing
- 12TB native storage maintains extended retention across dozens of connected cameras
$20,454.55 $14,146.99 Save $6,307.56The item has been added -
i-PRO
SKU: AGS-R-2-H-60TB
i-PRO AGS-R-2-H-60TB High Resource AG Server
Enterprise AG server with dual Xeon Silver, 64GB RAM, 60TB storage
- Dual Intel Xeon Silver 12-core processors handle dozens to hundreds of simultaneous camera streams
- 64GB system RAM supports real-time analytics and concurrent multi-stream recording without lag
- 60TB integrated storage in 2U rack mount for extended video retention and responsive playback
$110,200.00 $75,780.99 Save $34,419.01The item has been added -
i-PRO
SKU: AGS-R-2-M-24TB
i-PRO AGS-R-2-M-24TB Medium Resource AG Server
Dual Xeon rack server with 24TB storage for multi-stream surveillance
- Dual Intel Xeon Silver 12-core processors handle concurrent video ingest
- 64GB RAM and 24TB native storage for high-throughput recording and analytics
- 2U rack-mount form factor with Windows Server pre-installed for data centers
$40,266.50 $27,689.99 Save $12,576.51The item has been added -
i-PRO
SKU: AGS-R-2-M-4TB
i-PRO AGS-R-2-M-4TB Medium Resource AG Server
Dual Xeon server for mid-scale surveillance with 64GB RAM and 4TB storage
- Dual Intel Xeon Silver 12-core processors handle concurrent multi-stream ingest and playback
- 64GB system RAM supports high-concurrency video processing and real-time analytics
- 4TB integrated storage in 2U rack-mount form factor for continuous recording
$38,860.00 $26,722.99 Save $12,137.01The item has been added -
i-PRO
SKU: AGS-TN-1-M-8TB
i-PRO AGS-TN-1-M-8TB Standalone Tower System
- Dedicated graphics card accelerates real-time video analytics without external servers.
- 8TB onboard storage supports extended retention for high-density camera deployments.
- Standalone tower form factor simplifies installation with integrated video output connectivity.
$5,313.00 $3,582.99 Save $1,730.01The item has been added -
i-PRO
SKU: WS-TL-1-MWS-V8
i-PRO WS-TL-1-MWS-V8 Multi-Workstation Server
Intel Core i7 multi-workstation server for concurrent SOC monitoring
- 32GB DDR5 memory with NVIDIA professional GPU for multi-stream decoding
- Independent video wall outputs support customized operator layouts
- M.2 SSD storage with Windows 11 Pro for security operations centers
$6,881.00 $4,731.99 Save $2,149.01The item has been added -
i-PRO
SKU: WS-TL-1-VW-V8
i-PRO WS-TL-1-VW-V8 Video Wall Controller Workstation
Multi-monitor video wall controller with Core i7 and NVIDIA GPU
- Intel Core i7 + 32GB DDR5 memory handles concurrent video streams
- NVIDIA professional GPU with hardware-accelerated rendering across displays
- M.2 SSD storage and Windows 11 Pro for responsive command center ops
$7,050.00 $4,848.99 Save $2,201.01The item has been added -
Pelco
SKU: VXP-P3-0-XN
Pelco VXP-P3-0-XN VX Power V3 Server
- Dual Intel processors handle concurrent 4K/8MP streams across 16+ cameras without frame drops.
- H.265 support cuts bitrate up to 50% vs H.264, reducing storage demand on 24/7 recording.
- Dual M.2 NVMe SSDs in RAID 1 eliminate OS-tier single points of failure for continuous uptime.
$11,278.00 $8,055.99 Save $3,222.01The item has been added -
Pelco
SKU: VXS2B-R0-N
Pelco VXS2B-R0-N 100-Channel NVR Video Recorder
100-channel NVR with configurable RAID storage and Windows Server 2019
- HDD/SSD agnostic design lets you choose drive type and RAID topology at deployment
- 32GB memory, enterprise SATA/SAS drive support for large-scale recording operations
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for federal and regulated security installations
$40,790.03 $29,282.99 Save $11,507.04The item has been added -
Pelco
SKU: VXS2C-E216-N12S
Pelco VXS2C-E216-N12S 216TB SAS NVR
216TB SAS NVR for 100-channel enterprise surveillance
- 216TB SAS storage with high sequential write for dense multi-camera recording
- 100 VideoXpert license channels on Dell PowerEdge R760XD2 with Intel processors
- Redundant power supplies and Windows Server 2019 for 24/7 mission-critical ops
$71,578.14 $53,169.99 Save $18,408.15The item has been added -
Pelco
SKU: VXS2C-E288-N16S
Pelco VXS2C-E288-N16S 288TB SAS NVR Server
288TB SAS enterprise NVR with 100-channel VideoXpert license
- 288TB SAS storage for continuous high-throughput recording across dense deployments
- Dell PowerEdge R760XD2 chassis with Intel E5 processor and 64GB memory
- Redundant power supplies and Windows Server 2019 for IT infrastructure integration
$92,081.83 $68,399.99 Save $23,681.84The item has been added
Video Recording Servers
Video recording servers provide high-performance, scalable recording infrastructure for enterprise surveillance deployments. Designed for multi-site environments and advanced VMS platforms, these systems support higher camera counts, throughput demands, and flexible storage architecture.
Plan Your Deployment
- Camera count, resolution, and total throughput requirements
- VMS compatibility and licensing model
- Storage architecture (local, NAS, SAN, hybrid)
- Redundancy and failover strategy
- Virtualization and multi-site deployment planning
Video Recording Servers — Engineering-Grade Video Recording & Storage for Commercial Deployments
This category covers 25 working models of video recording servers 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 | 8MP, 20MP+ |
| Connectivity | Wired |
| Power | AC/DC |
| Channels | 128, 24 |
| Storage | microSD, HDD, SSD |
| Type | NVR, Hard Disk Drive, Camera, DVR-NVR |
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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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