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



ADI Global Distribution, Sensor Security, Regal Distributors SA, Pinnacle

Network Video Recorder (IP cameras supported only): DS-7716NXI-I4/16P/4S

Brand: Hikvision

* False alarm filtering for up to 4-channel behaviour detection* 256/200 Mbps bit rate input/output (up to 32-channel IP camera input)* Up to 12 MP resolution recoding/live-view* 12-channel 1080p decoding capability* HDMI output at up to 4K resolution

Embedded or PC based: &embeddedorpc;

Maximum number of cameras supported: Up to 16/32 channels

Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 3840 x 2160

Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Android; iOS

Additional security features: Dual-OS design to ensure high system reliability; ANR technology to enhance storage reliability when the network is disconnected

Hardware format: Rack mountableStandalone/desktop

Storage type: Up to 8 TB capacity for each HDD

Video inputs: 16 independent gigabit PoE network interfaces

Camera video stream protocols: H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264 video formats

Alarm or analytics services: False alarm filtering for up to 4-channel behaviour detection

Integration with other systems: VMS

Licensing: 3 years

Contact: Jade Wang [email protected] +27 60 441 3111



ADI Global Distribution, Sensor Security, Regal Distributors SA, Pinnacle

Network Video Recorder (IP cameras supported only): iDS-9632NXI-I8/8F(B)

Brand: Hikvision

* Powerful face pictures library management, face pictures comparison and alarm linkage actions* Search by picture supported* More precise face recognition and analytics based on deep learning algorithm* Up to 16-channel decoding at 1080p resolution* HDMI output at up to 4K resolution

Embedded or PC based: &embeddedorpc;

Maximum number of cameras supported: 64

Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 12 MP

Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Android; iOS

Additional security features: 8-channel face pictures comparison alarm, alarm linkage actions (recording, audio warning, notify surveillance centre, send email)

Hardware format: Rack mountableStandalone/desktop

Storage type: Up to 10 TB capacity for each HDD

Video inputs: 2 x RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface

Camera configuration & management features: H.265/H.265+, H.264/H.264+, MPEG4

Alarm or analytics services: 8-channel face pictures comparison alarm, alarm linkage actions (recording, audio warning, notify surveillance centre, send email)

Contact: Jade Wang [email protected] +27 60 441 3111





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