DVR/NVR Selection Guide 2017

CCTV Handbook 2017 Storage Selection Guide, Surveillance


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NVR: WJ-ND400

Brand: Panasonic

Supplier: Akhanani Distributors

* MPEG-4 and JPEG multi format

* Up to 64 network cameras can be connected without extra licence fee

* 200 Mbps high throughput; best match with Megapixel i-Pro network cameras

* Various recording modes: manual, schedule including event (pre/post), emergency

* Panasonic camera control: pan/tilt, zoom, focus, brightness, preset position, auto mode (depending on camera model)

Embedded or PC based: Embedded

Maximum number of cameras supported: 64

Maximum video resolution per camera: 4K

Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 1080p

Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: ASM300 i-Pro Management Software

Maximum number of concurrent users: 16

Type of protection & levels: User/host authentication, 4 programmable user levels

Hardware format: Rack mountable

Storage type: SATA

Maximum storage capacity: 54 TB

External storage & HDD extendable: Up to 270 TB

Backup options: USB

ONVIF compliance: No

Video inputs: 64

Camera configuration & management features: A variety of features are supported

Data export formats: JPEG

Physical video outputs: Up to 4

Alarm or analytics services: 32 x terminal inputs, 64 x camera alarms, Panasonic alarm protocol

Integration with other systems: No

Warranty: 3 years

Contact: Morne van der Helde [email protected] +27 (0)11 613 7299


NVR: AXIS Camera Station S10 Recorder Series

Brand: Axis Communications

Supplier: Axis Communications

* AXIS Camera Station S10 Recorder Series constitutes a series of network video recorders for reliable high definition surveillance. AXIS S10 recorders are preloaded with all necessary software including licences and are preconfigured to minimise installation time.

Embedded or PC based: PC based

PC Operating systems: Windows 10

Maximum number of cameras supported: 64

Maximum video resolution per camera: 4K

Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 4K

Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Apple and Android applications free with software

Maximum number of concurrent users: No software limitation

Hardware format: Rack mountable, standalone

Storage type: SATA

Maximum storage capacity: 24 TB

External storage & HDD extendable: Yes

Backup options: External

ONVIF compliance: Yes

Camera configuration & management features: Full management client

Camera video stream protocols: RTSP

Data export formats: ASF and jpeg

Physical video outputs: Up to 4

Warranty: 3 years

Contact: Vanessa Tyne [email protected] +27 (0)11 548 6780


NVR: DIVAR network 5000 recorder

Brand: Bosch

Supplier: Refer to dealer locator at http://africa.boschsecurity.com

* 32 IP channels with 320 Mbps incoming bandwidth

* 2 MP IP camera support for view and playback

* Real time live display for 16 channels @1080p or 4 channels @4k

* Extended rack-mount unit with advanced connections

* Separate Internet and IP camera networks

Embedded or PC based: Embedded

Maximum number of cameras supported: 32

Maximum video resolution per camera: 4K

Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 16 channels @ 1080p, 4 channels @ 4K

Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Web browser; Windows Desktop; Android; iOS; Bosch Video Management System

Maximum number of concurrent users: 128

Type of protection & levels: Password protection, digital watermark

Hardware format: 1,5U rack mount

Storage type: SATA, JBOD, RAID 1 or 5

Maximum storage capacity: 24 TB

External storage & HDD extendable: eSATA-connected storage device

Backup options: Flash, external HDD, DVD (optional), web client software or video client

ONVIF compliance: Yes

Video inputs: 0/16 ports (optional)

Camera configuration & management features: HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, UPnP, RTSP, UDP, SMTP, NTP, DHCP, DNS/DDNS, IP filter, PPPoE, FTP

Camera video stream protocols: H.265/H.264/MJPEG

Physical video outputs: VGA, HDMI

Physical user interface: Joystick, keyboard and mouse

Alarm or analytics services: Essential or Intelligent Video Analytics, Motion + and video loss, motion detection, input alarm, system alarm

Integration with other systems: Software integration via Bosch SDKs

Warranty: 3 years inclusive HDD

Contact: Quintin van den Berg [email protected] +27 (0)11 651 9600/4


NVR: NVR616-128-4KS2

Brand: Dahua Technology

Supplier: Dahua Technology

* 4K & H.265Ultra series NVR

* Supports POS overlay

* Supports smart tracking, people counting and heat map

* Supports fisheye dewarp and IVS

* Supports N+M fail over

* Integrates with LPR system

Embedded or PC based: Embedded

PC Operating systems: Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 10

Maximum number of cameras supported: 128

Maximum video resolution per camera: 12 MP

Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 1 MP across 32 channels are in use

Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: gDMSS on Android, iDMSS on iOS, Smart PSS on Windows for remote control

Maximum number of concurrent users: 128

Type of protection & levels: Operates from -10°C ~ +55°C, ~ 90% RH, N+M, RAID 0/1/5/6/10

Hardware format: Rack mountable

Storage type: SATA, mini SAS (external)

Maximum storage capacity: 128 TB

External storage & HDD extendable: 128 TB with external storage server +2 TB

Backup options: USB, websites

ONVIF compliance: Yes

Video inputs: Network port

Camera configuration & management features: Configuration of all camera functions including smart functions

Camera video stream protocols: ONVI/Dahua proprietary

Data export formats: DAV, ASF

Physical video outputs: 2 x HDMI,VGA

Physical user interface: Web and local operating menu, mobile app

Alarm or analytics services: Intelligent function including tripwire, intrusion, scene change, face detection; Motion and alarm

Integration with other systems: Dahua, Arecont Vision, AXIS, Bosch, Brickcom, Canon, CP Plus, Dynacolor, Honeywell, Panasonic, Pelco, Samsung, Sanyo, Sony, Videotec, Vivotek and more

Warranty: 3 years

Additional information:This NVR is project based, and supports 4K and H.265, hot standby, N+M, ANR and RAID 0/1/5/6/10

Contact: Fritz Wang [email protected] +27 (0)72 628 6810


NVR: NVR1822-32HDA

Brand: Kedacom

Supplier: Elvey Security Technologies

* 4 x 1080p@30fps/9 x 720p@30fps video decoding capability

* 6 MP video supported

* Up to 32 channels

* Up to 160 Mbps incoming bandwidth

* Max. 4 HDDs up to 24 TB storage

Embedded or PC based: Embedded

PC Operating systems: Windows/Mac

Maximum number of cameras supported: 32

Maximum video resolution per camera: 6 MP

Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 6 MP, 5 MP, 4 MP, 3 MP, 1080p, UXGA, 960p, 720p, XGA, SVGA, D1, CIF, QCIF

Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: CMS (NVR Station)/Web/iOS app/Android app

Maximum number of concurrent users: 64

Type of protection & levels: Password protected

Hardware format: Rack mountable

Storage type: 4 SATA Ports

Maximum storage capacity: 24 TB

External storage & HDD extendable: IPSAN – 16-bay external storage

Backup options: USB, network

ONVIF compliance: Yes

Video inputs: 1 x Gigabit network port, RJ45 interface/32 Channels

Camera video stream protocols: ONVIF, RTSP, KEDACOM

Data export formats: Native, AVI

Physical video outputs: HDMI and VGA

Physical user interface: 2 x USB 2.0

Alarm or analytics services: Alarm input/video lost/motion detection/tampering/guard line/defocus/scene change/enter guard area/exit guard area/ object left/object removal/gathering/audio surge

Integration with other systems: ONVIF

Warranty: 3 Years

Contact: Johan Opperman [email protected] +27 (0)11 401 6700


NVR: NVR1821

Brand: Kedacom

Supplier: ADI, Elvey, Eurobyte, PinnSec

* 9 to 16 channels

* Resolution: up to 8 MP

* Max. 48 TB

* Alarm input/video lost/motion detection/system alarm

* Free CMS (NVR Station), supports 128 NVRs simultaneously

Embedded or PC based: Embedded

PC Operating systems: Windows/Mac

Maximum number of cameras supported: 64

Maximum video resolution per camera: 4 x 4K @ 30 fps / 16 x 1080p @ 30 fps video decoding capability

Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 90 to 320 Mbps incoming, 256 Mbps output

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

Maximum number of concurrent users: 64

Type of protection & levels: NAT, Socks5, multiple network access, packet loss recovery, auto network organising

Hardware format: Internal

Storage type: e-SATA, 8 x 3,5” HDD

Maximum storage capacity: 48 TB

ONVIF compliance: Yes

Video inputs: 2 x Gigabit network port, RJ45 interface

Camera configuration & management features: Free CMS supports 128 NVR and 6 screens simultaneously

Camera video stream protocols: H.264, H.265

Physical video outputs: HMDI (up to 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz), VGA (up to 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz)

Alarm or analytics services: Alarm input, video lost, motion detection, system alarm

Integration with other systems: E-PTZ, scheme, polling, TV wall (optional)

Contact: Gino De Oliveira [email protected] +27 (0)11 469 3598


NVR: DS-76/7700NI-Kx/P

Brand: Hikvision

Supplier: Hikvision South Africa

* Entry-level 4K and H.265+ NVR

* H.265+ codec ensures economical recording and streaming

* 4K output displays more detail

* Dual OS design and ANR technology ensure high reliability of system operation and video recording

Embedded or PC based: Embedded

PC Operating systems: Windows/Linux/Mac OS

Maximum number of cameras supported: 32

Maximum video resolution per camera: 8 MP

Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 8 MP

Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: HIK-Connect App/Web/iVMS-4200/ iVMS-5200 TCP/IP, HIK Cloud P2P, SMTP, DDNS, HTTPS, SADP

Maximum number of concurrent users: 128

Type of protection & levels: Password activation, three-level user authentication, user and password authorisation, IP address filtering, fixed MAC address

Hardware format: Rack mountable

Storage type: SATA HDD inside and network storage

Maximum storage capacity: 6 TB per HDD

Backup options: USB, CD-RW

ONVIF compliance: Yes

Video inputs: Maximum 256 Mbps video input bandwidth

Camera configuration & management features: OSD, image setting, motion, privacy, mask, video tamper, analytics, camera network configurations etc.

Camera video stream protocols: H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264/MPEG4

Data export formats: MP4, JPEG

Physical video outputs: VGA, HDMI

Physical user interface: Two-way audio, LAN, RS-485, RS-232, keyboard, USB2.0, USB3.0, alarm in and out

Alarm or analytics services: Motion detection, video tampering, video exception alert and video loss alert functions, line crossing, intrusion, audio exception, region entrance and exit

Warranty: 2 years

Contact: Bill Xu [email protected] +27 (0)10 035 1172


NVR: NVR5-641600(2U)

Brand: Provision ISR

Supplier: Hitek Security Distributors

* 64-channel rack mount NVR

* Real-time recording at 5 MP on all

* Maximum 8 x 6 TB HDDs

* 4K HDMI out

* Bandwidth outgoing 320 Mbps, incoming 320 Mbps

Embedded or PC based: Embedded

PC Operating systems: All

Maximum number of cameras supported: 64

Maximum video resolution per camera: 5 MP

Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 5 MP on all channels

Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Web browser, Provision CAM2 for iOS/Android

Maximum number of concurrent users: 10 users online with professional authority management

Type of protection & levels: Password protected with different levels for each function

Hardware format: 2U rack mountable

Storage type: SATA X8 + e-SATA X2

Maximum storage capacity: 48 TB internal + e-SATA size

External storage & HDD extendable: Via e-SATA and via network; no limit to size

Backup options: DAT/AVI

ONVIF compliance: Yes

Video inputs: 2 x 1000 Mbps 64 channels over network

Camera video stream protocols: Provision and ONVIF

Data export formats: AVI/DAT

Physical video outputs: HDMI, VGA

Alarm or analytics services: Basic analytics; depending on the camera

Integration with other systems: Integration with Provision CMS or any device that supports RTSP

Warranty: 3 years swap-out

Contact: Hitek Security Distributors [email protected] +27 (0)21 946 3344


NVR: G-Scope/8000-IP16

Brand: Geutebruck

Supplier: Naxian Systems

* 128 IP channels

* 64-bit G-core with GPU acceleration

* Solid state Raid 1, mirrored hard drive for operating system, metadata configuration information

* Raid 6 failover and redundancy for video

* Redundant: power supply, NIC, fan

Embedded or PC based: Embedded

PC Operating systems: Windows Server 2012 R2 Essential

Maximum number of cameras supported: 128

Maximum video resolution per camera: 4K

Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: Depends on client viewing station or video wall processor

Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: HTML5 based, OS agnostic remote management, viewing & playback application

Maximum number of concurrent users: Realistically, 10 concurrent users given modern processor capability

Type of protection & levels: Bitlocker, Virtualisation, 256-bit encrypted video file formats

Hardware format: Rack mountable

Storage type: SATA, break out using DAS, NAS or SAN

Maximum storage capacity: 256 TB

External storage & HDD extendable: Yes

Backup options: Various industry standards supported

ONVIF compliance: Yes

Video inputs: 128

Camera configuration & management features: Full integration with ONVIF protocol and various third-party camera manufacturers

Camera video stream protocols: RTSP, RTP, ONVIF, M-JPEG, H.264, H264CCTV, ready for H.265

Data export formats: GBF, AVI, MPEG4, JPEG

Physical video outputs: HDMI ports and IP based video matrix

Physical user interface: Keyboard and mouse, PTZ controller

Alarm or analytics services: Activity detection, scene validation, automatic LPR, perimeter analysis

Integration with other systems: Various third party access, alarm, fire, building management, RFID, etc.

Warranty: 2 years, extendable to 5 years

Additional information:No recurring licence fees, free SDK, 24 hour technical support, local sales & support

Contact: Duncan Gordon [email protected] +27 (0)87 820 0620


NVR: DHI-NVR5416P-4KS2

Brand: Dahua Technology

Supplier: Reditron

* H.265/H.264/MJPEG/MPEG4 decoding

* Max 320 Mbps incoming bandwidth

* Up to 12 MP resolution preview and playback

* 2 x HDMI/VGA simultaneous video output

* 3D intelligent positioning with Dahua PTZ camera

Embedded or PC based: Embedded Linux

PC Operating systems: Windows, Mac (through Smart PSS software)

Maximum number of cameras supported: 64

Maximum video resolution per camera: 12 MP

Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: Max 320 Mbps

Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Smart PSS software

Maximum number of concurrent users: 128

Hardware format: Standalone

Storage type: 4 x SATA 3.0 ports, up to 6 TB for each HDD

Maximum storage capacity: 24 TB

External storage & HDD extendable: 8 x HDD eSATA

Backup options: Flash memory or external HDD (FAT32), DVD (optional), web client software or video client

ONVIF compliance: Yes

Video inputs: 64 channels

Camera configuration & management features: Supported onboard

Camera video stream protocols: ONVIF 2.4, CGI conformant

Data export formats: AVI, JPEG

Physical video outputs: 2 x HDMI, 1 x VGA

Alarm or analytics services: Motion detection, video loss and tampering, alarm input, relay output, IVS

Integration with other systems: Integrates into Paxton Net2 access control

Warranty: 3 years

Additional information:The NVR features multiple fisheye dewarping modes to make viewing video easy, whether it’s live or during playback

Contact: Jacques Bester [email protected]


NVR: Blazer Express Series

Brand: Hikvision

Supplier: Regal Distributors SA

* 16 or 32 channel models

* Pre-installed operating system and pre-activated IVMS 5200

* Built-in ANPR and POS analytics

* PoE interfaces supporting plug-and-play functions for network cameras

* Easy and efficient single point solution for video surveillance with software management.

Embedded or PC based: PC based

PC Operating systems: Windows

Maximum number of cameras supported: 16 or 32

Maximum video resolution per camera: 2 x 4K/9 x 1080p

Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 4 MP

Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Web browser interface, IVMS 5200 client software, Android Mobile, iOS Mobile

Maximum number of concurrent users: 32

Type of protection & levels: AES-256 encryption, digital watermark

Hardware format: 19” 1U and 1,5U

Storage type: SATA

Maximum storage capacity: 16 channel (2 x SATA bays) 32 channel (4 x SATA bays)

External storage & HDD extendable: SSD support (64 GB)

Backup options: USB or CD-RW

ONVIF compliance: Yes

Video inputs: 2 x RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interfaces

Camera configuration & management features: Plug-and-play PoE Ports, IPv4, IPv6, DHCP server, NTP server, UPnP, SNMP

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

Data export formats: MPEG-4

Physical video outputs: 1 x HDMI/1 x VGA

Physical user interface: Mouse

Alarm or analytics services: LPR and POS functions, alarm inputs, alarm outputs, line crossing, intrusion and motion detection

Warranty: 3 years

Contact: Michael Collier [email protected] +27 (0)11 553 3300






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