DVR/NVR Review 2014

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Company: EagleCCTV/Eagle Technology

Product name: E-DVR-1640HD

* The E-DVR-1640HD is a hybrid embedded DVR which can accommodate 16 x analogue CCTV cameras and 16 x IP digital CCTV cameras. Other features include independent dual monitor outputs 16 x audio input channels, 16 x alarm inputs, 4 x alarm outputs, DVD drive and dual gigabit Ethernet ports.

Embedded or PC based: Embedded Linux

Max. video resolution: 720x576 (analogue cameras), 1920x1080 (IP cameras)

Remote access Y/N: Yes

Mobile/tablet management/viewing option: iPad/iPhone & Windows PC or Mac Client

Hardware format: 19 inch rack mountable

Number of concurrent users: 10

Compression method: H.264

Storage capacity: Up to 5 x SATA HDDs

Storage and backup type: DVD

External storage + HDD extendable: Yes, via eSATA

Video inputs: 16 x composite video inputs & 16 x IP input channels

Video outputs: 16 x looping outputs + 1 x VGA/HDMI main monitor output, 1 x VGA secondary monitor output

Type of protection and levels: User level password protection

Data export: Proprietary .exe or AVI

Network/Internet connectivity: Dual gigabit Ethernet ports

Integration and other features: Smart motion search, POS interface

Built-in alarm or analytics services: Free iRAS multi-client application

System operation (keyboard, mouse, touch-screen, etc): Via USB mouse, front panel controls, IR remote control or optional Ethernet keyboard controller

Certifications: CE, UL

Warranty: 2 Years

Additional information:

Contact: Nathan Bearman

Tel: +27 21 423 4943

[email protected]


Company: EagleCCTV/Eagle Technology

Product name: E-MDVR-400S

* The E-MDVR-400S is a 4ch embedded DVR for vehicle applications. Other features include 4 x audio input channels, 4 x alarm inputs, 1 x alarm outputs, dual USB ports and 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port. A GPS interface allows vehicle location information to be stored with the captured video and audio.

Embedded or PC based: Embedded O/S

Max. video resolution: 720x576

Remote access Y/N: Yes

Mobile/tablet management/viewing option: iPad/iPhone & Windows PC Client

Hardware format: Standalone vehicle mount

Number of concurrent users: 8

Compression method: H.264

Storage capacity: SD card slot (Up to 64GB SDHC)

Storage and backup type: Via USB

External storage + HDD extendable: N/A

Video inputs: 4 x composite video inputs

Video outputs: 1 x composite video main monitor output

Type of protection and levels: User level password protection

Data export: Proprietary or AVI

Network/Internet connectivity: Yes, 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port

Integration and other features: GPS location information stored with video/audio. Three-axis shock sensor for vehicle movement.

Built-in alarm or analytics services: Free multi-client application

System operation (keyboard, mouse, touch-screen, etc): Via USB mouse

Certifications: CE

Warranty: 1 Year

Additional information:

Contact: Nathan Bearman

Tel: +27 21 423 4943

[email protected]


Company: EagleCCTV/Eagle Technology

Product name: E-NVR-EXACQ-G8S-24CH

* The E-NVR-EXACQ-G8S-24CH is a professional 24ch network video recorder (NVR) based on the Excaqvision VMS software platform. It features 24 x IP licence channels supporting the most popular IP hardware products including Axis, Arecont, Canon, HIK Sony, Panasonic, Pelco, Vivotek and many others.

Embedded or PC based: HP Micro Server with Ubuntu Linux O/S.

Max. video resolution: 720x576

Remote access Y/N: Yes

Mobile/tablet management/viewing option: iPad/iPhone & Windows/Max/Linux PC Client

Hardware format: Standalone server machine (HP Micro Server)

Number of concurrent users: 512

Compression method: H.264, M-JPEG,

Storage capacity: 4 x SATA HDDs.

Storage and backup type: Via USB or across network.

External storage + HDD extendable: Via NAS devices

Video inputs: 24 x IP video channels. For IP cameras or analogue encoders

Video outputs: VGA monitor (for configuration/setup)

Type of protection and levels: User level password protection

Data export: Proprietary .exe or AVI

Network/Internet connectivity: Yes, 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet port

Integration and other features: Smart motion search, time-strip search, video wall support, PTZ support, iSCSI support, SDK for 3rd party integration, maps, 360/180 panoramic camera support.

Built-in alarm or analytics services: Free multi-client application with event monitoring

System operation (keyboard, mouse, touch-screen, etc): Via USB mouse

Certifications: N/A

Warranty: 1 Year

Additional information:

Contact: Nathan Bearman

Tel: +27 21 423 4943

[email protected]


Company: EagleCCTV/Eagle Technology

Product name: E-DVR-216

* The E-DVR-216 is an embedded DVR which can accommodate 16 x analogue CCTV cameras. It is an entry level machine with hi-quality recording D1 25fps recording on every channel. Other features include a network interface and DVI/VGA monitor outputs .

Embedded or PC based: Embedded Linux

Max. video resolution: 720x576 @ 25fps on each channel

Remote access Y/N: Yes

Mobile/tablet management/viewing option: 720x576 @ 25fps on each channel

Hardware format: Standalone

Number of concurrent users: 8

Compression method: H.264

Storage capacity: 1 x SATA HDDs

Storage and backup type: USB or via Windows Client App

External storage + HDD extendable: N/A

Video inputs: 16 x composite video inputs

Video outputs: 1 x VGA & 1 x HDMI main monitor output

Type of protection and levels: User level password protection

Data export: Proprietary format file or AVI

Network/Internet connectivity: 10/100Mbps Ethernet port

Integration and other features: Event-timeline search

Built-in alarm or analytics services: Free PSS multi-client application

System operation (keyboard, mouse, touch-screen, etc): Via USB mouse

Certifications: CE

Warranty: 1 Year

Additional information:

Contact: Nathan Bearman

Tel: +27 21 423 4943

[email protected]






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