DVR/NVR Review 2014

1 April 2014 Storage Selection Guide


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Company: Reditron SA

Product name: Samsung SRN-4000

* Up to 64ch and 5 MP supported

* 400 Mbps network camera recording

* Max. 12 Hot swap HDDs (RAID 5/6)

* VGA/HDMI local monitor

* Redundant hot swap power supply

Embedded or PC based: Linux Embedded

Max. video resolution: 1080p

Remote access Y/N: Yes

Mobile/tablet management/viewing option: iPhone, iPad, Android mobile devices

Hardware format: Rack mount standard

Number of concurrent users: 33

Compression method: H.264, MJPEG, JPEG

Storage capacity: SATA 2 TB supplied up to 36 TB

Storage and backup type: No media, network only

External storage + HDD extendable: Yes, NAS (iSCSI): vessRaid 1840i, Max. 192TB (JBOD)

Video inputs: 1 x RJ45 (64 cameras)

Video outputs: None

Type of protection and levels: SEC+REC (Samsung encryption)

Data export: USB x 2

Network/Internet connectivity: TCP/IP

Integration and other features: CMS software, client software, mobile app

Built-in alarm or analytics services: Analytics dependent on camera, management software

System operation (keyboard, mouse, touch-screen, etc): Onboard Linux, mouse for system control

Certifications: Safety= UL, KC; EMC=CE, FCC, CCC, Ghost-R

Warranty: 12 months

Additional information:

Contact: Brian Wynberger

Tel: 087 802 CCTV(2288)

[email protected]


Company: Reditron SA

Product name: Heitel HNVR VG

* Analogue and IP video transmitter

Embedded or PC based: Embedded with Linux

Max. video resolution: Standard to megapixel depending on camera resolution

Remote access Y/N: Yes

Mobile/tablet management/viewing option: iPhone, iPad, Android tablet, IE from Windows PC

Hardware format: Standalone with optional rack mount solution

Number of concurrent users: 6

Compression method:

Storage capacity: 2 TB

Storage and backup type: USB, remotely to desktop

External storage + HDD extendable: Remotely to archives only

Video inputs: 8 composite (optional) or 10 IP

Video outputs: 8 video outputs (optional)

Type of protection and levels: Password protection

Data export: JPEG snap shot. AVI/encrypted video with password protection

Network/Internet connectivity: TCP/IP

Integration and other features: Compatible with Heitel EMS only

Built-in alarm or analytics services: Heitel EMS

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

Certifications: CE, FCC, DGUV

Warranty: 12 months

Additional information:

Contact: Brian Wynberger

Tel: 087 802 CCTV (2288)

[email protected]






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