DVR/NVR Selection Guide 2016

CCTV Handbook 2016 Storage Selection Guide


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Hybrid: DS-7732NI-I4/16P

Brand: Hikvision

Supplier: ADI Global Distribution

* 32 channels

* H.264+ and dual-stream video compression

* Supports IP cameras

* HDMI output at up to 3840x2160 (4K)

* ANPR blacklist/whitelist management supported on selected models

Embedded or PC based: Embedded operating system technology

Maximum number of cameras supported at maximum resolution: 32 channels

Maximum video resolution per camera: 4000x3072 at 20 fps

Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Web browser interface, Windows Desktop, Mac Desktop, Android, iOS

Maximum number of concurrent users: 32

Type of protection & levels: Password protection, digital watermark technology

Hardware format: Rack mountable Standalone / Desktop

Storage type: SATA

Maximum storage capacity: 24 TB

External storage & HDD extendable: Up to 8 NAS disks eSATA

Backup types: USB iSCSI Ethernet

ONVIF compliant: Yes

Video inputs: -IP: 10/100/1000 Mbps self adaptive -16HD-TVI/composite analogue, BNC interface (1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω)

Camera configuration & management features: IPV4 TCP/IP, PPPoE, DHCP, EZVIZ Cloud P2P, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SADP, SMTP, SNMP, NFS, iSCSI, UPnP, HTTPS

Camera video stream protocols: H.264, H.264+, MPEG4, G.711u

Data export formats: MP4

Physical video outputs: 1x HDMI, 1x VGA

Physical user interface: Joystick, mouse

Alarm or analytics services: Motion detection, intrusion detection, line crossing detection, POS transaction detection, ANPR detection

Certifications: CE, FCC

Warranty: 3 years

Contact: Marcoms SA [email protected] (+27) (11) 574 2532


Hybrid: AHD DVR

Brand: VisionLine

Supplier: Elvey Security Technologies

* 16 channel, high-resolution hybrid DVRs

* Standard H.264 high-profile compression

* Real-time recording on each channel

* IPC x 8/24 Mbps

* Output: HDMI, VGA, CVBS

Embedded or PC based: Embedded operating system technology

Maximum number of cameras supported at maximum resolution: 16 cameras @ 1080p @ 25 fps

Maximum video resolution per camera: 8 channels @ 3 MP (1080p) @ 25 fps

Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Web browser interface, Windows Desktop, Mac Desktop, Android, iOS

Maximum number of concurrent users: 10

Type of protection & levels: 3 levels

Hardware format: Rack mountable Standalone / Desktop

Storage type: SATA

Maximum storage capacity: 8 TB

External storage & HDD extendable: N/A

Backup types: USB

ONVIF compliant: Yes

Video inputs: 16 channel 1080p AHD, BNC interface

Camera video stream protocols: H.264

Data export formats: AVI

Physical video outputs: 1x HDMI, 1x VGA, 1x CVBS

Physical user interface: Mouse

Alarm or analytics services: Motion detection

Integration with other systems: Complete SDK available

Contact: [email protected] (+27) (11) 4016700






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