DVR/NVR Selection Guide 2017

CCTV Handbook 2017 Storage Selection Guide, Surveillance


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NVR: NVR616-128-4KS2

Brand: Dahua Technology

Supplier: Dahua Technology

* 4K & H.265Ultra series NVR

* Supports POS overlay

* Supports smart tracking, people counting and heat map

* Supports fisheye dewarp and IVS

* Supports N+M fail over

* Integrates with LPR system

Embedded or PC based: Embedded

PC Operating systems: Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 10

Maximum number of cameras supported: 128

Maximum video resolution per camera: 12 MP

Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 1 MP across 32 channels are in use

Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: gDMSS on Android, iDMSS on iOS, Smart PSS on Windows for remote control

Maximum number of concurrent users: 128

Type of protection & levels: Operates from -10°C ~ +55°C, ~ 90% RH, N+M, RAID 0/1/5/6/10

Hardware format: Rack mountable

Storage type: SATA, mini SAS (external)

Maximum storage capacity: 128 TB

External storage & HDD extendable: 128 TB with external storage server +2 TB

Backup options: USB, websites

ONVIF compliance: Yes

Video inputs: Network port

Camera configuration & management features: Configuration of all camera functions including smart functions

Camera video stream protocols: ONVI/Dahua proprietary

Data export formats: DAV, ASF

Physical video outputs: 2 x HDMI,VGA

Physical user interface: Web and local operating menu, mobile app

Alarm or analytics services: Intelligent function including tripwire, intrusion, scene change, face detection; Motion and alarm

Integration with other systems: Dahua, Arecont Vision, AXIS, Bosch, Brickcom, Canon, CP Plus, Dynacolor, Honeywell, Panasonic, Pelco, Samsung, Sanyo, Sony, Videotec, Vivotek and more

Warranty: 3 years

Additional information:This NVR is project based, and supports 4K and H.265, hot standby, N+M, ANR and RAID 0/1/5/6/10

Contact: Fritz Wang [email protected] +27 (0)72 628 6810


NVR: DHI-NVR5416P-4KS2

Brand: Dahua Technology

Supplier: Reditron

* H.265/H.264/MJPEG/MPEG4 decoding

* Max 320 Mbps incoming bandwidth

* Up to 12 MP resolution preview and playback

* 2 x HDMI/VGA simultaneous video output

* 3D intelligent positioning with Dahua PTZ camera

Embedded or PC based: Embedded Linux

PC Operating systems: Windows, Mac (through Smart PSS software)

Maximum number of cameras supported: 64

Maximum video resolution per camera: 12 MP

Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: Max 320 Mbps

Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Smart PSS software

Maximum number of concurrent users: 128

Hardware format: Standalone

Storage type: 4 x SATA 3.0 ports, up to 6 TB for each HDD

Maximum storage capacity: 24 TB

External storage & HDD extendable: 8 x HDD eSATA

Backup options: Flash memory or external HDD (FAT32), DVD (optional), web client software or video client

ONVIF compliance: Yes

Video inputs: 64 channels

Camera configuration & management features: Supported onboard

Camera video stream protocols: ONVIF 2.4, CGI conformant

Data export formats: AVI, JPEG

Physical video outputs: 2 x HDMI, 1 x VGA

Alarm or analytics services: Motion detection, video loss and tampering, alarm input, relay output, IVS

Integration with other systems: Integrates into Paxton Net2 access control

Warranty: 3 years

Additional information:The NVR features multiple fisheye dewarping modes to make viewing video easy, whether it’s live or during playback

Contact: Jacques Bester [email protected]






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