Storage Selection Guide 2023

SMART Surveillance 2023 Storage Selection Guide, Surveillance


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Brand: Bosch

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Model: DIVAR All-in-One 6000

* RAID-5 protected, all-in-one, fully featured BVMS‑based video recording and management solution for up to 64 channels. Out-of-the-box IP video recording with up to 72 TB (4 x 18 TB) storage capacity. Robust, secure operation – instant real time access to video. BVMS‑based advanced user and alarm management.

Type of solution: Network Video Recorder (IP cameras supported only)

System type: Standalone

Maximum number of cameras supported: 64 cameras

Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 4K @ 60 fps

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

Maximum number of concurrent users: 20

Additional security features: User authentication, password enforcement at setup, uploading of third-party software not possible, firmware updates only possible via Bosch signed firmware files, Trusted Platform Module inside.

Hardware format: Rack mountable

Storage type: RAID 5 up to 72 TB (4 x 18 TB) storage capacity

Backup options/services: iSCSI

Video inputs: 2 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports (teamed)

Camera configuration & management features: The DIVAR IP All-in-One 6000 devices provide SNMP monitoring support for the system’s hardware and for the video management applications to ensure maximum uptime

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

Data export formats: AVI, JPEG, Bosch Secure Export

Intelligent analytics or services included: One platform to utilise the edge-based analytics of Bosch cameras

Integration with other systems: Bosch Video Management System, Video Recording Manager, Video Security app, Video Security Client, Video Streaming Gateway, ONVIF.

Licensing: Unit is supplied with 8 licences, expandable to 64

Warranty: 3 years with option to extend to 5 years

Contact: Nico Broodryk [email protected] +27 11 651 9600



Brand: NUUO

Model: CT- 8000R

* Records up to 256 megapixel cameras per recording server; supports throughput up to 500 Mbps; up to 128 channels; 8 x HDD supported to max of 128 TB; supports RAID 0,1, 5, 6 and 10.

Type of solution: Network Video Recorder (IP cameras supported only)

System type: Embedded operating system

Maximum number of cameras supported: 128 channels @ 2 MP

Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: Camera and resource dependent

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

Maximum number of concurrent users: Unlimited client connection and unlimited live viewing/playback. It manages up to 320 connections per server

Additional security features: Authorisation management: Manage function privilege and device access permissions with unlimited roles, users and user groups. Also supports dual authentication, customised login period by users, and privilege by function.

Hardware format: Rack mountable

Storage type: 8 X SATA II, max 16 TB each

Backup options/services: External storage through iSCSI and NFS

Video inputs: 2 x gigabit port, RJ45 (10/100/1000 Mbps)

Camera configuration & management features: NTP

Camera video stream protocols: Multiple codec supported: H.265, H.264, MJPEG, MPEG4 and MxPEG

Data export formats: Save video clips into AVI, ASF; export video with third-party data overlay

Intelligent analytics or services included: Intelligent video analytics (optional licence): counting, tamper, camera calibration, object classification, camera shake elimination, presence (tripwire), enter and exit, appear and disappear, dwell, tailgating, stop

Integration with other systems: Multiple third-party integrations

Licensing: Once-off purchase

Warranty: 3 years

Contact: Sales [email protected] +27 11 469 3598



Brand: TVT

Model: TD-3332H4-16P-A1

* 32-channel embedded NVR with 16-port plug-and-play PoE. Supports up to 4 x HDD, target detection with ANPR and face recognition, powerful mobile application and cloud service with push notifications.

Type of solution: Network Video Recorder (IP cameras supported only)

System type: Embedded operating system

Maximum number of cameras supported: 32 cameras @ 8 MP resolution

Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 12 MP resolution to a max of 256 MB/s total load

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

Maximum number of concurrent users: 20

Additional security features: User management and startup wizard forcing you to change the password.

Hardware format: Rack mountable; standalone appliance

Storage type: 4 x SATA / 10 TB each

Backup options/services: USB/FTP or Web and software

Video inputs: 16 plug-and-play ports (RJ45)

Camera configuration & management features: TCP/IP, PPPoE, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, UPnP, NTP, SMTP, HTTP, HTTPs, 802.1x, ONVIF, etc.

Camera video stream protocols: H.265S, H.265+, H.265, H.264

Data export formats: AVI or proprietary DVR

Intelligent analytics or services included: Face detection, ANPR, target detection with complete statistics and database on recorder

Integration with other systems: Smart search function with intelligent analysis

Licensing: None

Warranty: 3 years

Contact: Sales [email protected] +27 11 469 3598



Brand: Hikvision

Model: DS-E04HQHI-B

* • Powered by eSSD technology. • Low power consumption. • Scene-adaptive bitrate control video compression. • Deep learning based human and vehicle targets classification of Motion Detection 2.0. • HDTVI/AHD/CVI/CVBS/IP video inputs. • Up to 4 MP Lite @ 15 fps encoding capability.

Type of solution: Digital Video Recorder (analogue cameras supported only)

System type: Video, video & audio. Note: In order to protect privacy, the device will only record video (without audio) by default.

Maximum number of cameras supported: 4-ch BNC interface (1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω), supporting coaxitron connection

Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 4 MP Lite/1080p/720p/WD1/4CIF/QVGA/CIF

Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Hik-Connect, web interface, IVMS-4200, Hik-Central

Maximum number of concurrent users: 32

Additional security features: User management and startup wizard forcing you to change the password.

Hardware format: Stand-alone appliance

Storage type: 512 GB eSSD

Backup options/services: 512 GB eSSD

Video inputs: IP video input: 1-channel, up to 6 MP resolution, supports H.265+/H.265 IP cameras. Analogue video input: 4-channel, BNC interface (1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω), Supporting coaxitron connection.

Camera configuration & management features: TCP/IP, DHCP, Hik-Connect, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SADP, SMTP, NFS, UpnP, HTTP

Camera video stream protocols: HDTVI/AHD/CVI/CVBS/IP video inputs

Data export formats: None

Intelligent analytics or services included: Deep learning-based human and vehicle target classification of Motion Detection 2.0; Smart search for efficient playback.

Integration with other systems: None

Licensing: None

Warranty: 3 years

Contact: Aaron Li [email protected] +27 64 855 3106



Brand: Hikvision

Model: DS-7716NXI-I4/16P/S

* • H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264 video formats. • Intelligent analytics based on deep learning algorithm. • Up to 4-channel perimeter protection, 4-channel facial recognition for video streams, or up to 8-channel facial recognition for face pictures. • All channels support Motion Detection 2..0. • Up to 32-channel 1080p decoding capability. • Up to 160 Mbps incoming bandwidth.

Type of solution: Network Video Recorder (IP cameras supported only)

System type: Video, video & audio

Maximum number of cameras supported: Up to 16-channel IP camera inputs

Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: Enable AI by NVR: 20-channels @ 1080p (30 fps) Disable AI by NVR: 32-channels @ 1080p (30 fps)

Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Hik-Connect, web interface, IVMS-4200, Hik-Central

Maximum number of concurrent users: 128

Additional security features: User management and startup wizard forcing you to change the password

Hardware format: Stand-alone appliance

Storage type: Up to 4 SATA interfaces for HDD connection

Backup options/services: Up to 4 SATA interfaces for HDD connection

Video inputs: 16-channel

Camera configuration & management features: TCP/IP, DHCP, IPv4, IPv6, DNS, DDNS, NTP, RTSP, SADP, SMTP, SNMP, NFS, iSCSI, ISUP, UpnP, HTTP, HTTPS

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

Data export formats: None

Intelligent analytics or services included: AI by NVR: facial recognition, perimeter protection, Motion Detection 2.0. AI by camera: facial recognition, perimeter protection, video structuralisation, throwing objects from building, Motion Detection 2.0, ANPR, people counting, VCA

Integration with other systems: None

Licensing: None

Warranty: 3 years

Contact: Aaron Li [email protected] +27 64 855 3106



Brand: Dahua

Model: DHI-NVR608H-64-XI

* • Supports N+M cluster. • Support Raid 0/1/5/6/10. • Drawer-like chassis design allows for HDD hot swapping. • AI by recorder: 4-channel face detection and recognition, 8-channel metadata, 24-channel perimeter protection, and 32-channel SMD Plus. • AI by camera: Face detection and recognition, perimeter protection, SMD. • Metadata, ANPR, and people counting.

Type of solution: Network Video Recorder (IP cameras supported only)

System type: Standalone

Maximum number of cameras supported: 32-channel 1080p self-adaptive decoding capability

Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 4K

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

Maximum number of concurrent users: 10

Hardware format: Rack mountable; desktop

Storage type: Comes with 8 SATA ports, each supporting 16 TB

Backup options/services: USB, eSATA,FTP, DSS, EVS

Video inputs: 2 x (10/100/1000/2500 Mbps Ethernet port, RJ45)

Camera configuration & management features: HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP, IPv4, RTSP, UDP, NTP, DHCP, DNS, SMTP, UPnP, DDNS, alarm server, IP search, multicast, P2P, auto registration, and iSCSI

Camera video stream protocols: Smart H.265+, H.265, Smart H.264+, H.264, MPEG4, MJPEG, G.711a, G.711u, PCM, and G.726

Data export formats: AVI, DAV, MP4

Intelligent analytics or services included: • Perimeter protection. • Face recognition. • SMD Plus. • Video metadata.

Integration with other systems: DSS, Smart PSS

Licensing: None

Warranty: 5 years

Contact: Brett Lalin [email protected] +27 82 349 7330





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