DVR/NVR Selection Guide 2016

CCTV Handbook 2016 Storage Selection Guide


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NVR: NVR5216-16P-4KS2

Brand: Dahua Technology

Supplier: Dahua Technology

* Up to 16 channel IPC input H.265/H.264/MJPEG/MPEG4 codec decoding

* Max 320 Mbps incoming bandwidth

* Up to 12 MP resolution preview and playback

* Max 4ch@4K/16ch@1080p H.265/H.264 decoding

* HDMI/VGA simultaneous video output

* Supports 2 SATA HDDs up to 1 2TB, 2 USB (1 USB3.0)

* Supports IPC UPnP, 16PoE ports

Embedded or PC based: Embedded operating system technology

Maximum number of cameras supported at maximum resolution: 16

Maximum video resolution per camera: 4K

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

Maximum number of concurrent users: 128

Type of protection & levels: AES

Hardware format: Rack mountable Standalone / Desktop

Storage type: SATA

Maximum storage capacity: 6 TB

External storage & HDD extendable: eSATA

Backup types: USB, FTP

ONVIF compliant: Yes

Video inputs: IP, POE

Data export formats: DAV, AFS

Physical video outputs: 1x HDMI, 1x VGA

Contact: Fritz Wang [email protected] (+86) (571) 8768 8883


NVR: DHI-NVR616DR-128-4K

Brand: Dahua Technology

Supplier: Dahua Technology

* Max 128 channel IP cameras connection

* Max 384 Mbps incoming bandwidth

* Up to 12 MP resolution preview and playback

* Supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60

* Supports N+M hot standby

* Supports iSCSI and Mini SAS to expand storage space

Embedded or PC based: Embedded operating system technology

Maximum number of cameras supported at maximum resolution: 16 channels @ 1920x1080 @ 30 fps

Maximum video resolution per camera: 4 channels @ 3840×2160

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

Maximum number of concurrent users: 128

Type of protection & levels: LDAP authentication

Hardware format: Rack mountable

Storage type: SATA

Maximum storage capacity: 96 TB

External storage & HDD extendable: 48 HDD max. 108 TB

Backup types: iSCSI Mini SAS USB

ONVIF compliant: Yes

Video inputs: 4 RJ-45 ports (10/100/1000 Mbps) 4 Ethernet ports joint working or 4 independent -1000 Mbps Ethernet ports 2 Gbps optical fibre interface

Data export formats: H.265/H.264/MJPEG

Physical video outputs: 2 HDMI (up to 3840x2160), 1 VGA

Certifications: CE/FCC/UL

Warranty: 3 years

Additional information:

* 3 year software upgrade plan

Contact: Fritz Wang [email protected] (+86) (571) 8768 8883






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