Storage Selection Guide 2020

CCTV Handbook 2020 Storage Selection Guide, Surveillance


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Brand: Hikvision

Distributors: ADI, Pinnsec, Regal, Sensor Security

Model: iDS-9600NXI-I8/X(B)

* Supporting H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264 video formats, the recorder also supports intelligent analytics based on deep learning algorithms. Users can make use of up to 16 channels of perimeter protection and up to eight channels of facial recognition. Alternatively, it supports up to 16 channels of facial recognition for face pictures.

System type: Embedded operating system technology

Operating system: Linux

Maximum number of cameras supported: 64 channels

Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: Up to 12 MP resolution

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

Additional security features: SFTP, SRTP, security audit log, 802.1XEAP-TLS 1.2

Storage type: Up to 8 SATA interfaces for HDD connection

Camera configuration & management features: TCP/IP, DHCP, Hik-Connect, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SADP, SMTP, NFS, iSCSI, UPnP, HTTPS, ISUP 5.0

Camera video stream protocols: H.265/H.265+/H.264/H.264+/MPEG4

Alarm or analytics services: Face picture comparison, human face capture, face picture search, false alarm reduction, facial recognition

Contact: Nick Wang [email protected] +27 72 238 8274



Brand: Hikvision

Distributors: Regal Distributors SA

Model: DS-7716NXI-I4/4S

* Up to 16 12 MP IP cameras can be connected and multiple VCA (video content analytics) are supported. It features a dual-OS design to ensure reliability. The NVR also offers four channels for Smart Video Analysis with AcuSense technology, and four SATA interfaces.

System type: Embedded operating system technology

Operating system: Linux

Maximum number of cameras supported: 16 cameras

Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 3840 × 2160 @ 25fps

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

Maximum number of concurrent users: N/A

Additional security features: User authentication, forced password change

Hardware format: Standalone/desktop

Storage type: SATA - 8 TB

Backup options: Front panel: 2 × USB 2.0, rear panel: 1 × USB 3.0 / FTP

Video inputs: 2 x RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface

Camera configuration & management features: IPv4, IPv6, DHCP Server, NTP Server, UPnP, SNMP

Camera video stream protocols: H.265/H.265+/H.264/H.264+/MPEG4

Data export formats: N/A

Alarm or analytics services: AcuSense technology; 4 smart false-alarm filtering channels; Line crossing; Intrusion detection

Integration with other systems: IVMS-4200/HikCentral

Licensing: N/A

Warranty: 3 years

Additional information:The AcuSense NVR is fitted with AcuSense VCA technology. This effectively filters out alarms triggered by inanimate objects, with accuracy greater than 90%

Contact: Michael Collier [email protected] +27 11 553 3300





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