DVR/NVR Review 2014

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Company: Miro distribution

Product name: QNAP VS-1004L

* QNAP 1 Bay, 4 channel NVR

* Real-time monitoring and recording from multiple IP cameras (up to 4 channels)

* Dual display mode

* Video search by date and time, timeline, and event

* Multi-view playback from multiple NVR servers

Embedded or PC based: Linux - Embedded

Max. video resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels or above

Remote access Y/N: Yes

Mobile/tablet management/viewing option: Remote surveillance on Android tablet/phone, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch via Vmobile

Hardware format: Standalone

Number of concurrent users: 1 channel

Compression method: H.264,M-PEG4, M-JPEG

Storage capacity: 1X 3.5 SATA i/ii Hard disk drive

Storage and backup type: Schedule video backup to a NAS on the local network

External storage + HDD extendable:

Video inputs:

Video outputs: x3 USB 2.0 port (front 1, back 2), Support USB Pen, USB – UPS

Type of protection and levels: K-lock security slot for theft protection

Data export: AVI (QNAP codec is required for playback)

Network/Internet connectivity: HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP, SMTP, DHCP, Static IP, DNS, DDNS, FTP, NTP, UPnP

Integration and other features:

Built-in alarm or analytics services: Advanced event management

System operation (keyboard, mouse, touch-screen, etc):

Certifications:

Warranty: 3 years

Additional information:

Contact: Izelle Ackermann

Tel: +27 12 657 0960

[email protected]


Company: Miro distribution

Product name: QNAP VS-12148RM

* Network surveillance with Full HD 1080p local display

* Remote video playback

* Easy configuration and management

Embedded or PC based: Linux - Embedded

Max. video resolution:

Remote access Y/N: Yes

Mobile/tablet management/viewing option: Remote surveillance on Android tablet/phone, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch via Vmobile

Hardware format: 2U, Rack mountable

Number of concurrent users: 48 channel

Compression method: H.264/MPEG-4/M-JPEG/MxPEG

Storage capacity: 12 x 3.5-inch SATA 6 Gb/s, SATA 3 Gbps hard drive

Storage and backup type: Schedule video data backup to a NAS on the local network

External storage + HDD extendable: Schedule video data backup to a NAS on the local network

Video inputs:

Video outputs: 1x VGA

Type of protection and levels: Different user groups and rights can be assigned to different users. Specify the connections to be allowed and denied to access the VioStor NVR. Automatic user logoff from idling configuration pages.

Data export: AVI (QNAP codec is required for playback)

Network/Internet connectivity: HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP, SMTP, DHCP, Static IP, DNS, DDNS, FTP, NTP, UPnP, failover, load-balancing, multi-IP setting

Integration and other features: Microsoft Windows Vista/ 7/ 8 or Mac OS X 10.7.x, 10.8.x

Built-in alarm or analytics services: Motion detection, foreign object, missing object, out of focus, camera occlusion, advanced event management, disk management

System operation (keyboard, mouse, touch-screen, etc): 2 x USB 3.0; 4 x USB 2.0

Certifications: CE, FCC, VCCI, BSMI, C-Tick

Warranty: 3 years

Additional information:

Contact: Izelle Ackermann

Tel: +27 12 657 0960

[email protected]


Company: Miro distribution

Product name: QNAP VS-8124

* Supports megapixel cameras (up to 10-megapixel)

* High performance at a throughput rate of 400 Mbps

* Remote video playback

* Mobile surveillance by Vmobile

* High reliability and smart features

Embedded or PC based: Linux - Embedded

Max. video resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels or above

Remote access Y/N: Yes

Mobile/tablet management/viewing option: Yes - Vmobile

Hardware format: Tower

Number of concurrent users: 128-channel monitoring from multiple NVR servers

Compression method: H.264/MPEG-4/M-JPEG/MxPEG

Storage capacity: 8 x 3.5-inch SATA 6 Gbps, SATA 3 Gbps hard drive

Storage and backup type: Schedule video data backup to a NAS on the local network

External storage + HDD extendable: 4 TB per bay depends on model and make

Video inputs: 24 channel

Video outputs: 1x HDMI, 1x VGA

Type of protection and levels: Different user groups and rights can be assigned to different users, specify the connections to be allowed

Data export: AVI (QNAP codec is required for playback)

Network/Internet connectivity: HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP, SMTP, DHCP, Static IP, DNS, DDNS, FTP, NTP, UPnP, failover, load-balancing, multi-IP setting

Integration and other features: Microsoft Windows Vista/ 7/8 or Mac OS X 10.7.x, 10.8.x

Built-in alarm or analytics services: Motion detection, foreign object, missing object, out of focus, camera occlusion, advanced event management, disk management

System operation (keyboard, mouse, touch-screen, etc): 2 x USB 3.0; 4 x USB 2.0

Certifications: CE, FCC, VCCI, BSMI, C-Tick

Warranty: 3 years

Additional information:

Contact: Izelle Ackermann

Tel: +27 12 657 0960

[email protected]


Company: Miro distribution

Product name: QNAP VS-4116PRO

* High performance at a throughput rate of 250 Mbps

* Supports up to 16 TB of storage capacity

* Remote video playback

* Mobile surveillance by Vmobile

* High reliability and smart features

Embedded or PC based: Linux-embedded system

Max. video resolution: 1280 x 720 pixels

Remote access Y/N: Yes

Mobile/tablet management/viewing option: Remote surveillance on Android tablet/phone, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch via Vmobile

Hardware format: Standalone

Number of concurrent users: Up to 16 supported recording channels

Compression method: H.264/MPEG-4/M-JPEG/MxPEG

Storage capacity: 4 x 3,5-inch SATA 6Gbps, SATA 3 Gbps hard drive

Storage and backup type: Schedule video data backup to a NAS on the local network

External storage + HDD extendable: 4 TB per bay depends on model and make

Video inputs:

Video outputs: 1x HDMI

Type of protection and levels: Different user groups and rights can be assigned to different users. Specify the connections to be allowed.

Data export: AVI (QNAP codec is required for playback)

Network/Internet connectivity: HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP, SMTP, DHCP, Static IP, DNS, DDNS, FTP, NTP, UPnP, failover, load-balancing, multi-IP setting

Integration and other features: Microsoft Windows Vista/ 7/8 or Mac OS

Built-in alarm or analytics services: Motion detection, foreign object, missing object, out of focus, camera occlusion, advanced event management, disk management

System operation (keyboard, mouse, touch-screen, etc): USB mouse, USB keyboard, USB sound card, and USB UPS

Certifications: CE, FCC, VCCI, BSMI

Warranty: 3 years

Additional information:

Contact: Izelle Ackermann

Tel: +27 12 657 0960

[email protected]


Company: Miro distribution

Product name: QNAP VS-2108PRO

* High quality H.264, MPEG-4, M-JPEG, and MxPEG recordings

* Network surveillance with Full HD 1080p local display

* Remote video playback

Embedded or PC based: Linux-embedded system

Max. video resolution: 1280 x 720 pixels

Remote access Y/N: Yes

Mobile/tablet management/viewing option: Remote surveillance on Android tablet/phone, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch via Vmobile

Hardware format: Standalone

Number of concurrent users: Up to 8 supported recording channels

Compression method: H.264/MPEG-4/M-JPEG/MxPEG

Storage capacity: 2 x 3.5-inch SATA 6 Gbps, SATA 3 Gbps hard drive

Storage and backup type: Schedule video data backup to a NAS on the local network

External storage + HDD extendable:

Video inputs:

Video outputs: 1 x HDMI

Type of protection and levels: Different user groups and rights can be assigned to different users. Specify the connections to be allowed and denied to access the VioStor NVR. Automatic user logoff from idling configuration pages. Detailed event logs.

Data export: AVI (QNAP codec is required for playback)

Network/Internet connectivity: HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP, SMTP, DHCP, Static IP, DNS, DDNS, FTP, NTP, UPnP, failover, load-balancing, multi-IP setting

Integration and other features: Microsoft Windows Vista/7/8 or Mac OS

Built-in alarm or analytics services: Motion detection, foreign object, missing object, out of focus, camera occlusion, advanced event management, disk management

System operation (keyboard, mouse, touch-screen, etc): USB mouse, USB keyboard, USB sound card, and USB UPS

Certifications: CE, FCC, VCCI, BSMI

Warranty: 3 years

Additional information:

Contact: Izelle Ackermann

Tel: +27 12 657 0960

[email protected]






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