Storage Selection Guide 2019

CCTV Handbook 2019 Storage Selection Guide, Surveillance


Select technology:

All | Artificial intelligence appliance | Hybrid Recorder (both analogue and IP cameras directly supported) | Network Video Recorder (IP cameras supported only)


Select brand:

All | Avigilon | Bosch | CathexisVision | Dahua | Exacq | Hikvision | Milestone | Regal Distributors SA | TVT | UTC Fire and Security SA



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Network Video Recorder (IP cameras supported only): NVR5216-8P-I

Brand: Dahua

* Dahua’s new NVR5000-I features a built-in deep learning module for advanced surveillance applications such as ultra-accurate perimeter protection and facial recognition. The AI NVR is compatible with numerous third-party devices, which allows easy upgrade to existing surveillance systems. Features include up to 16-channel perimeter protection and up to 4-channel video stream face recognition

Embedded or PC based: &embeddedorpc;

Maximum number of cameras supported: 16

Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 1080p @ 30 fps

Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Android; iOS; Web browser interface; Windows desktop

Maximum number of concurrent users: 128

Hardware format: Rack mountableStandalone/desktop

Storage type: 2 SATA III ports, up to 8 TB capacity for each HDD

Video inputs: 8 ports (IEEE802.3af/at)

Camera configuration & management features: HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, UPnP, SNMP, RTSP, UDP, SMTP, NTP, DHCP, DNS, IP filter, PPPoE, DDNS, FTP, alarm server, IP search , DVR, NVS, P2P

Camera video stream protocols: Smart H.265+/H.265, Smart H.264+/H.264, MJPEG

Alarm or analytics services: Perimeter protection, face recognition, ANPR, AI search, metadata, people counting, POS, face database management

Integration with other systems: Arecont Vision, Airlive, Axis, Canon, Dynacolor, JVC, LG, Panasonic, Pelco, PSIA, Samsung, Sanyo, Sony, Watchnet and more

Licensing: None

Warranty: 3 years

Contact: Marius du Preez [email protected] +27 66 230 2684



Dahua Technology South Africa

Network Video Recorder (IP cameras supported only): IVSS7024DR

Brand: Dahua

* 4K and H.265 Ultra series NVR* Supports deep learning face recognition and POS overlay* Supports smart tracking, people counting and heatmap* Supports fisheye de-warp and IVS* Integrates with LPR systems

Embedded or PC based: &embeddedorpc;

Maximum number of cameras supported: 128

Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 12 MP

Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Android; iOS

Maximum number of concurrent users: 128

Additional security features: Forced password modify

Hardware format: Rack mountable

Storage type: 240 TB

Video inputs: 512 Mbps

Camera configuration & management features: All the camera functions can be configured, including smart functions

Camera video stream protocols: ONVIF, Dahua proprietary

Data export formats: DAV, ASF, JPEG

Alarm or analytics services: Tripwire, intrusion, scene change, face detection, motion and alarm, face recognition, number plate recognition

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

Warranty: 3 years

Contact: Marius du Preez [email protected] +27 66 230 2684



Reditron

Network Video Recorder (IP cameras supported only): NVR5216-8P-I

Brand: Dahua

* 16-channel IP video access* Up to 16-channel perimeter protection* Up to 4-channel video stream face recognition* Up to 24 face pictures/second processing* Up to 20 face databases with 100 000 face images in total

Embedded or PC based: &embeddedorpc;

Maximum number of cameras supported: 16

Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 1080p

Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Android; iOS; Mac desktop; Web browser interface; Windows desktop; Windows Mobile

Maximum number of concurrent users: 128

Hardware format: Standalone/desktop

Storage type: 2 x SATA 3 ports, up to 8 TB capacity for each HDD

Camera configuration & management features: HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, UPnP, SNMP, RTSP, UDP, SMTP, NTP, DHCP, DNS, IP filter, PPPoE, DDNS, FTP, alarm server, IP search

Camera video stream protocols: Smart H.265+/H.265, Smart H.264+/H.264, MJPEG

Data export formats: AVI, JPEG

Alarm or analytics services: Detection of face gender, age, glasses, beard, mask; vehicle colour, model, logo, licence plate; human top style and colour, bottom style and colour, hat, bag

Integration with other systems: ONVIF 2.4, SDK, CG

Licensing: None

Warranty: 3 years

Additional information:4-channel alarm input, 2-channel relay output

Contact: Brett Lalin [email protected] +27 87 802 2288





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