DVR/NVR Review 2014

1 April 2014 Storage Selection Guide


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Company: Geutebrück Southern Africa

Product name: Gevistore IP Server

* Pure IP NVR server

* Enterprise NVR Storage Server with integrated 16x RAID system, 2 high performance XEON processors,12 GB RAM, redundant PSUs, separate SSD for the operation, Windows Server 2008 R2 (64bit)

Embedded or PC based: Embedded or PC-based options

Max. video resolution: Standard, megapixel and HD

Remote access Y/N: Yes – client or Web interface

Mobile/tablet management/viewing option: Yes – Mobile, tablet, PC and web

Hardware format:

Number of concurrent users: Unlimited

Compression method: MJPEG, MPEG4, H.264, MPEG4CCTV and H.264CCTV enabled

Storage capacity: SATA2/SAS (16 x 4TB) = 64Tb. External storage unlimited

Storage and backup type: DVD-RW, DAT, SSD, NAS, JBOD DVD-R Drive or USB connection for backups. Automated, scheduled or manual backup possible

External storage + HDD extendable: External storage and RAID systems with SCSI or i-SCSI connections can be accommodated

Video inputs: 16 composite inputs (expandable to 32) and recommended limit of 32 IP channels

Video outputs: Up to 4

Type of protection and levels: Individual administrator and user privileges

Data export: JPEG, AVI, MPEG2/4 or protected GBF

Network/Internet connectivity: TCP/IP

Integration and other features: Intrusion alarm panels, access control, fire systems, building management, POS, barcode scanners, cash counting systems, number plate recognition

Built-in alarm or analytics services: Motion detection, 3D perimeter detection, motion privacy blanking, ANPR. 8 internal relay ouputs.

System operation (keyboard, mouse, touch-screen, etc): Keyboard, joystick, mouse and intelligent automation control systems

Certifications: CE, CB, UL, LGC, FCC, EN ISO 9001

Warranty: Standard 2 years, expandable to 5 years

Additional information:

Contact: Charles Volschenk

Tel: +27 11 867 6585

[email protected]


Company: Geutebrück Southern Africa

Product name: Geviscope

* Enterprise-level surveillance system. Pure IP or Hybrid (analogue + IP) variants.

* Up to 64 channels per server.

* Analytics software unlocked by licence

* Operating system runs on solid state disc

Embedded or PC based: Embedded or PC-based options

Max. video resolution: Standard, megapixel and HD

Remote access Y/N: Yes – client or Web interface

Mobile/tablet management/viewing option: Yes – supports iPhone, Blackberry etc

Hardware format:

Number of concurrent users: Unlimited

Compression method: MJPEG, MPEG4, H.264, MPEG4CCTV and H.264CCTV enabled

Storage capacity: 4 x SATA HDD internal storage (max 12 TB). External storage unlimited

Storage and backup type: DVD-RW, DAT, SSD, NAS, JBOD DVD-R Drive or USB connection for backups

External storage + HDD extendable: External storage and RAID systems with SCSI or i-SCSI connections

Video inputs: 16 composite inputs (expandable to 32) and recommended limit of 32 IP channels

Video outputs: Up to 4

Type of protection and levels: Individual administrator and user privileges

Data export: JPEG, AVI, MPEG2/4 or protected GBF

Network/Internet connectivity: TCP/IP

Integration and other features: Intrusion alarm panels, access control systems, fire systems, building management systems, POS systems, barcode scanners, cash counting systems, number plate recognition and other third-party products

Built-in alarm or analytics services: Motion detection, 3D perimeter detection, motion privacy blanking, ANPR. 8 internal relay ouputs, unlimited software output triggers.

System operation (keyboard, mouse, touch-screen, etc): Keyboard, joystick, mouse and intelligent automation control systems

Certifications: CE, CB, UL, LGC, FCC, EN ISO 9001

Warranty: Standard 2 years, expandable to 5 years

Additional information:

Contact: Charles Volschenk

Tel: +27 11 867 6585

[email protected]


Company: Geutebrück Southern Africa

Product name: net_porter

* Pure network-based NVR for almost any kind of application with built-in high performance 180 W PoE 1 Gbit switch for up to 16 IP cameras, which does not require external ancillary components, such as extra PSUs for IP cameras, switches or midspan components

Embedded or PC based: Embedded or PC-based options

Max. video resolution: Standard, megapixel and HD

Remote access Y/N: Yes – client or Web interface

Mobile/tablet management/viewing option:

Hardware format:

Number of concurrent users: Unlimited

Compression method: MJPEG, MPEG4, H.264, MPEG4CCTV and H.264CCTV enabled

Storage capacity: 4 x SATA HDD drives internally = Max 16 TB

Storage and backup type: Any Windows 7 compatible storage media via USB or via network

External storage + HDD extendable: External storage and RAID systems with SCSI or i-SCSI connections

Video inputs: Only digital/8x RJ-45 1 GBit IP camera ports/optionally expandable to 16x ports

Video outputs: Standardly via connected monitors or optional via RTSP streaming (licence) onto video wall

Type of protection and levels: User specific password protection, user specific functions, proprietary database format, encrypted export possible

Data export: Single picture export JPEG or BMP, MPEG4, AVI, GBF (Geutebrueck backup format)

Network/Internet connectivity: On-board TCP/IP 1 Gbit port for connection to the LAN, up to 16 x 1 GBit

Integration and other features: Intrusion alarm panels, access control, fire, building management, POS, barcode scanners, cash counting, number plate recognition and other third-party products. Free SDK software.

Built-in alarm or analytics services: Basic AD integrated, Advanced AD (optional via licence), optional CPA, ANPR, Motion Privacy

System operation (keyboard, mouse, touch-screen, etc): Windows 7 Embedded Standard/64 Bit

Certifications: CE, CB, UL, LGC, FCC, EN ISO 9001

Warranty: Standard 2 years, expandable to 5 years

Additional information:

Contact: Charles Volschenk

Tel: +27 11 867 6585

[email protected]






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