DVR/NVR Selection Guide 2017

CCTV Handbook 2017 Storage Selection Guide, Surveillance


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NVR: NVR1822-32HDA

Brand: Kedacom

Supplier: Elvey Security Technologies

* 4 x 1080p@30fps/9 x 720p@30fps video decoding capability

* 6 MP video supported

* Up to 32 channels

* Up to 160 Mbps incoming bandwidth

* Max. 4 HDDs up to 24 TB storage

Embedded or PC based: Embedded

PC Operating systems: Windows/Mac

Maximum number of cameras supported: 32

Maximum video resolution per camera: 6 MP

Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 6 MP, 5 MP, 4 MP, 3 MP, 1080p, UXGA, 960p, 720p, XGA, SVGA, D1, CIF, QCIF

Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: CMS (NVR Station)/Web/iOS app/Android app

Maximum number of concurrent users: 64

Type of protection & levels: Password protected

Hardware format: Rack mountable

Storage type: 4 SATA Ports

Maximum storage capacity: 24 TB

External storage & HDD extendable: IPSAN – 16-bay external storage

Backup options: USB, network

ONVIF compliance: Yes

Video inputs: 1 x Gigabit network port, RJ45 interface/32 Channels

Camera video stream protocols: ONVIF, RTSP, KEDACOM

Data export formats: Native, AVI

Physical video outputs: HDMI and VGA

Physical user interface: 2 x USB 2.0

Alarm or analytics services: Alarm input/video lost/motion detection/tampering/guard line/defocus/scene change/enter guard area/exit guard area/ object left/object removal/gathering/audio surge

Integration with other systems: ONVIF

Warranty: 3 Years

Contact: Johan Opperman [email protected] +27 (0)11 401 6700


NVR: NVR1821

Brand: Kedacom

Supplier: ADI, Elvey, Eurobyte, PinnSec

* 9 to 16 channels

* Resolution: up to 8 MP

* Max. 48 TB

* Alarm input/video lost/motion detection/system alarm

* Free CMS (NVR Station), supports 128 NVRs simultaneously

Embedded or PC based: Embedded

PC Operating systems: Windows/Mac

Maximum number of cameras supported: 64

Maximum video resolution per camera: 4 x 4K @ 30 fps / 16 x 1080p @ 30 fps video decoding capability

Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 90 to 320 Mbps incoming, 256 Mbps output

Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: iOS, Android, Web

Maximum number of concurrent users: 64

Type of protection & levels: NAT, Socks5, multiple network access, packet loss recovery, auto network organising

Hardware format: Internal

Storage type: e-SATA, 8 x 3,5” HDD

Maximum storage capacity: 48 TB

ONVIF compliance: Yes

Video inputs: 2 x Gigabit network port, RJ45 interface

Camera configuration & management features: Free CMS supports 128 NVR and 6 screens simultaneously

Camera video stream protocols: H.264, H.265

Physical video outputs: HMDI (up to 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz), VGA (up to 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz)

Alarm or analytics services: Alarm input, video lost, motion detection, system alarm

Integration with other systems: E-PTZ, scheme, polling, TV wall (optional)

Contact: Gino De Oliveira [email protected] +27 (0)11 469 3598






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