DVR/NVR Selection Guide 2017

CCTV Handbook 2017 Storage Selection Guide, Surveillance


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NVR: WJ-ND400

Brand: Panasonic

Supplier: Akhanani Distributors

* MPEG-4 and JPEG multi format

* Up to 64 network cameras can be connected without extra licence fee

* 200 Mbps high throughput; best match with Megapixel i-Pro network cameras

* Various recording modes: manual, schedule including event (pre/post), emergency

* Panasonic camera control: pan/tilt, zoom, focus, brightness, preset position, auto mode (depending on camera model)

Embedded or PC based: Embedded

Maximum number of cameras supported: 64

Maximum video resolution per camera: 4K

Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 1080p

Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: ASM300 i-Pro Management Software

Maximum number of concurrent users: 16

Type of protection & levels: User/host authentication, 4 programmable user levels

Hardware format: Rack mountable

Storage type: SATA

Maximum storage capacity: 54 TB

External storage & HDD extendable: Up to 270 TB

Backup options: USB

ONVIF compliance: No

Video inputs: 64

Camera configuration & management features: A variety of features are supported

Data export formats: JPEG

Physical video outputs: Up to 4

Alarm or analytics services: 32 x terminal inputs, 64 x camera alarms, Panasonic alarm protocol

Integration with other systems: No

Warranty: 3 years

Contact: Morne van der Helde [email protected] +27 (0)11 613 7299






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