DVR/NVR Selection Guide 2017

CCTV Handbook 2017 Storage Selection Guide, Surveillance


Select technology:

All | DVR | Hybrid | NVR | VMS


Select brand:

All | GeoVision


VMS: GV-VMS

Brand: GeoVision

Supplier: GeoVision SA

* GV-VMS is a comprehensive video management system that records up to 64 channels of GeoVision and/or third-party IP devices. The live view and playback layout can be easily adjusted with the intuitive drag-and-drop function. GV-VMS comes with a variety of intelligent video analytics to offer precise monitoring and to reduce the need for manual supervision

Embedded or PC based: PC based

PC Operating systems: Windows 7, 8, 10 and Server

Maximum number of cameras supported: 64

Maximum video resolution per camera: 12 MP

Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: Panel resolution up to 4K

Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: GV-Center V2, GV-Vital Sign Monitor, GV-Dispatch Server, GV-Control Center, WebCam, GV-Mobile Server, GV-Edge Recording Server (Windows /Mac), GV-Eye for iPhone/iPod/ iPad

Maximum number of concurrent users: 32

Type of protection & levels: Multi-level password protection and expiration, SSL encrypt connection support

Hardware format: PC tower, NVR Lite, mobile PC

Storage type: HDD, external HDD, NAS

Maximum storage capacity: Unlimited

External storage & HDD extendable: Up to currently available

Backup options: HDD, NAS, CD, DVD, ZIP, JAZ, Blu-Ray

ONVIF compliance: Yes

Video inputs: Network

Camera configuration & management features: Object/people counting; face, motion, crowd, scene change, unattended/missing object detection; intrusion alarm; privacy mask; heat map

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

Data export formats: AVI, JPEG, EXE, GV-Viewlog application

Physical video outputs: HDMI, DVI, VGA

Physical user interface: GeoVision VMS GUI

Alarm or analytics services: Analytics included free, I/O modules can be added

Integration with other systems: Point of sale/weighbridge integration

Warranty: 3-5 years

Additional information:All software and firmware upgrades are free and we have no annual licence fees

Contact: Clive Cumberlege [email protected] +27 (0)12 664 0411






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