DVR/NVR Selection Guide 2016

CCTV Handbook 2016 Storage Selection Guide


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All | DVR | Hybrid | NVR


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All | Bosch | Dahua | Dahua Technology | FLIR/DVTEL | GeoVision | Hikvision | Provision ISR | Sunell Security | TruVision | Uniview | Vivotek


Select supplier:

All | Bosch Security Systems | Card Control Systems | Dahua Technology | GeoVision SA | Graphic Image Technologies | HiTek Security Distributors | MiRO | Reditron | Regal Distributors | Sunell Security | UTC Fire and Security


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NVR: Horizon/Latitude NVR

Brand: FLIR/DVTEL

Supplier: Graphic Image Technologies

* The Horizon NVR is for small to mid-sized installations and comes pre-configured for easy setup and operation. The Latitude model has flexibility in managing IP video, audio and data.

Embedded or PC based: PC-based technology

Operating systems: Windows 7, 8 and 10

Maximum number of cameras supported at maximum resolution: 2000

Maximum video resolution per camera: 4K

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

Maximum number of concurrent users: 5 upwards, depending on licensing and hardware specs

Type of protection & levels: Password protection, SHA1 based digital signature, 1024-bit RSA encryption

Hardware format: Rack mountable

Storage type: DAT, CD-RW, external HDD

Maximum storage capacity: As per client requirements

External storage & HDD extendable: Yes, extendable

Backup types: DAT, CD-RW, external HDD

ONVIF compliant: Yes

Video inputs: Up to 2000 cameras

Camera video stream protocols: H.264, MPEG-4, MJPEG

Data export formats: FLIR/DVTEL proprietary format or AVI

Physical video outputs: VGA, HDMI, DVI

Physical user interface: Keyboard, mouse, CCTV keyboard

Alarm or analytics services: Server based and edge device analytics available

Integration with other systems: ONVIF Profile S, Snapshot search

Certifications: ADA, CE, CSA, EIA, ISO 9001, NEMA, NFPA, NTSC, PAL, UBC, UL

Warranty: 3 years

Additional information:

* Hardware: three-year ProSupport and next business day, on-site service. Software: One year including updates.

Contact: Laurence Smith [email protected] (+27) (11) 483 0333






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