DVR/NVR Review 2014

1 April 2014 Storage Selection Guide


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Company: EagleCCTV/Eagle Technology

Product name: E-DVR-1640HD

* The E-DVR-1640HD is a hybrid embedded DVR which can accommodate 16 x analogue CCTV cameras and 16 x IP digital CCTV cameras. Other features include independent dual monitor outputs 16 x audio input channels, 16 x alarm inputs, 4 x alarm outputs, DVD drive and dual gigabit Ethernet ports.

Embedded or PC based: Embedded Linux

Max. video resolution: 720x576 (analogue cameras), 1920x1080 (IP cameras)

Remote access Y/N: Yes

Mobile/tablet management/viewing option: iPad/iPhone & Windows PC or Mac Client

Hardware format: 19 inch rack mountable

Number of concurrent users: 10

Compression method: H.264

Storage capacity: Up to 5 x SATA HDDs

Storage and backup type: DVD

External storage + HDD extendable: Yes, via eSATA

Video inputs: 16 x composite video inputs & 16 x IP input channels

Video outputs: 16 x looping outputs + 1 x VGA/HDMI main monitor output, 1 x VGA secondary monitor output

Type of protection and levels: User level password protection

Data export: Proprietary .exe or AVI

Network/Internet connectivity: Dual gigabit Ethernet ports

Integration and other features: Smart motion search, POS interface

Built-in alarm or analytics services: Free iRAS multi-client application

System operation (keyboard, mouse, touch-screen, etc): Via USB mouse, front panel controls, IR remote control or optional Ethernet keyboard controller

Certifications: CE, UL

Warranty: 2 Years

Additional information:

Contact: Nathan Bearman

Tel: +27 21 423 4943

[email protected]


Company: Geutebrück Southern Africa

Product name: Geviscope

* Enterprise-level surveillance system. Pure IP or Hybrid (analogue + IP) variants.

* Up to 64 channels per server.

* Analytics software unlocked by licence

* Operating system runs on solid state disc

Embedded or PC based: Embedded or PC-based options

Max. video resolution: Standard, megapixel and HD

Remote access Y/N: Yes – client or Web interface

Mobile/tablet management/viewing option: Yes – supports iPhone, Blackberry etc

Hardware format:

Number of concurrent users: Unlimited

Compression method: MJPEG, MPEG4, H.264, MPEG4CCTV and H.264CCTV enabled

Storage capacity: 4 x SATA HDD internal storage (max 12 TB). External storage unlimited

Storage and backup type: DVD-RW, DAT, SSD, NAS, JBOD DVD-R Drive or USB connection for backups

External storage + HDD extendable: External storage and RAID systems with SCSI or i-SCSI connections

Video inputs: 16 composite inputs (expandable to 32) and recommended limit of 32 IP channels

Video outputs: Up to 4

Type of protection and levels: Individual administrator and user privileges

Data export: JPEG, AVI, MPEG2/4 or protected GBF

Network/Internet connectivity: TCP/IP

Integration and other features: Intrusion alarm panels, access control systems, fire systems, building management systems, POS systems, barcode scanners, cash counting systems, number plate recognition and other third-party products

Built-in alarm or analytics services: Motion detection, 3D perimeter detection, motion privacy blanking, ANPR. 8 internal relay ouputs, unlimited software output triggers.

System operation (keyboard, mouse, touch-screen, etc): Keyboard, joystick, mouse and intelligent automation control systems

Certifications: CE, CB, UL, LGC, FCC, EN ISO 9001

Warranty: Standard 2 years, expandable to 5 years

Additional information:

Contact: Charles Volschenk

Tel: +27 11 867 6585

[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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