Storage Selection Guide 2018

CCTV Handbook 2018 Storage Selection Guide


Select technology:

All | Hard Disk Drive (HDD) | Hybrid Recorder (both analogue and IP cameras directly supported) | iSCSI-based digital video disk arrays | Network Video Recorder (IP cameras | Network Video Recorder (IP cameras supported only) | Software enabling hardware NVRs | Video Management System (VMS)


Select brand:

All | Arecont Vision | Axis Communications | Capsule | Hikvision | IndigoVision | NUUO | Provision ISR | Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co


Access and Beyond

Network Video Recorder (IP cameras supported only): AV NVR – POE Network Video Recorder

Brand: Arecont Vision

* A standalone network video recorder with built-in PoE switch (8 or 16 channels), smart plug-and-play, 4K support and SNAPstream support. Ideal for small to medium sized installations

Embedded or PC based: Standalone

Maximum number of cameras supported: 16

Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 5 MP

Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Android; iOS; Mac desktop; Web browser interface; Windows desktop

Hardware format: Standalone/desktop

Storage type: 2 SATA storage bays (up to 12 TB)

Camera video stream protocols: H.265, H.264, MPEG4, MJPEG compression

Contact: Christo Myburgh [email protected] +27 82 378 3068


ADI Global Distribution, Duxbury Networking, Pinnsec

Network Video Recorder (IP cameras supported only): Axis S2016

Brand: Axis Communications

* AXIS Camera Station S2016 is an out-of-the-box-ready compact surveillance appliance with an integrated manageable PoE switch and 8 TB storage (2x 4 TB) preloaded with all necessary software and preconfigured to minimise installation time. Completed with cameras from Axis’ wide product portfolio and monitors, it forms an all-in-one solution for mid-sized installations up to 16 channels.

Embedded or PC based: Embedded operating system technology, PC-based technology

Maximum number of cameras supported: 16

Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 1080p

Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Android; iOS

Maximum number of concurrent users: Unlimited

Hardware format: Standalone/desktop

Storage type: 4 TB

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

Data export formats: AVI, JPEG

Alarm or analytics services: Motion detection, cross line, LPR, perimeter defender

Integration with other systems: Standalone

Licensing: Once off

Warranty: 3 years

Additional information:ONVIF compliant and able to support third- party cameras

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


Pentagon Distribution

Network Video Recorder (IP cameras supported only): Capsule ICE

Brand: Capsule

* Certified for BVMS Bosch

* Certified for Milestone

* Certified for Exacqvision

* Up to 480 TB of storage in a single building block of 4U

* Up to 1100 Mbps of recording bandwidth

Embedded or PC based: Standalone

Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 600 x 720 @ 30 fps

Hardware format: Rack mountable

Storage type: SATA up to 10 TB

Video inputs: 8 x 1 Gbps Ethernet

Integration with other systems: Open to any VMS

Licensing: Once-off purchase

Warranty: 3 years

Contact: Franck Martinaux [email protected] +27 81 722 3589


Network Video Recorder (IP cameras supported only): NVRsolo Plus

Brand: NUUO

* H.265 decoding

* 1-channel local fisheye dewarp

* 32 channel support

* Dual monitor display

* Supports RAID 0/1/5/10

Embedded or PC based: Standalone

Maximum number of cameras supported: 32

Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 2 MP

Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Android; iOS; Web browser interface; Windows desktop

Maximum number of concurrent users: 64

Additional security features: User authentication

Hardware format: Standalone/desktop

Storage type: 10 TB per volume

Video inputs: 2 x Gigabit Ethernet ports (RJ-45)

Camera configuration & management features: IPv4 DHCP, UPnP, manual add

Camera video stream protocols: H.265, H.264, M-JPEG, MPEG-4

Data export formats: BMP, JPEG, DAT, ASF, AVI

Alarm or analytics services: Remote intelligent search: search recorded video for 5 events including general motion, foreign object, missing object, focus loss and camera occlusion

Integration with other systems: NUUO CMS and NUUO remote client

Licensing: Once off purchase for additional cameras over 16 channels

Warranty: 3 years

Additional information:One-click setup for more than 80 IP camera brands, 1-channel POS

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


Network Video Recorder (IP cameras supported only): iDS-9632NXI-I8/4F

Brand: Hikvision

* Up to 32-channel IP cameras, with 4-channel face capture and comparison

* Up to four face picture libraries, each with maximum 50 000 pictures

* Supports facial modelling, face pictures comparison and alarm linkage actions

* Full channel recording at up to 12 MP resolution, up to 16-channel decoding at 1080p resolution

Embedded or PC based: Embedded operating system technology

Maximum number of cameras supported: 32

Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 12 MP @ 25/30 fps

Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Android; iOS; Mac desktop; Web browser interface; Windows desktop

Maximum number of concurrent users: 128

Additional security features: Supports password activation, three-level user authentication management, user and password authorisation, IP address filtering and fixed MAC address, security certificate as HTTPS, locking of user IP after certain number of failed login attempts

Hardware format: Rack mountable; Standalone/desktop

Storage type: SATA, up to 6 TB

Video inputs: Incoming bandwidth: 256 Mbps; outgoing bandwidth: 200 Mbps

Camera configuration & management features: TCP/IP, PPPoE, UPnP, HTTPS, ONVIF

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

Data export formats: AVI

Alarm or analytics services: Face comparison alarm linked to actions: recording, audio warning, notify surveillance centre, send email; motion, line crossing, intrusion, region entrance/exit, unattended baggage, object removal detection

Licensing: Licence free

Warranty: 2 years

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


Hitek Security branches across SA, Namibia Security Supplies, Hibiscus Coast Security

Network Video Recorder (IP cameras supported only) : NVR5-128RT(3U)

Brand: Provision ISR

* 128 channel/8 MP (real-time) @ 25 fps

* H.264/H.265/analytics

* 4K resolution (3840 x 2160)

* 16 x HDD (hot swap)/dual display

* P2P cloud (remote connection)/Android and iOS

Embedded or PC based: Standalone. Embedded operating system technology

Maximum number of cameras supported: 128

Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 3840 x 2160 (8 MP) real-time

Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Android; iOS; Mac desktop; Web browser interface; Windows desktop

Maximum number of concurrent users: 10

Additional security features: Recovery password, change password alert (quote), gesture security password, weak password notification

Hardware format: Rack mountable

Storage type: SATA / 16 X 8 TB / hot swap

Video inputs: 2 x 1000 Mbps network

Camera configuration & management features: TCP/IP, DHCP, DDNS, NTP, SMTP, P2P, RTSP

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

Data export formats: AVI; DAT

Alarm or analytics services: (Based on camera support): alarm I/O, line crossing, missing object, left object, camera tampering, motion detection, exception alarms

Integration with other systems: Supports 95% of third-party software

Licensing: Free

Warranty: 3-year swap out

Contact: Thomas O’Connor [email protected] +27 21 946 3344


Network Video Recorder (IP cameras supported only): Large Enterprise NVR-AS 4000

Brand: IndigoVision

* The Large Enterprise NVR-AS can record up to 600 cameras, has data throughput of 3 Gbps, up to 1,5 PB of usable storage, guaranteed tamper-free evidence, automatic failover and integrated backup. The Large Enterprise NVR-AS can also integrate other security systems for complete alarm management and has recording support for multiple camera manufacturers including ONVIF.

Embedded or PC based: PC-based technology; Server-based

Maximum number of cameras supported: 600

Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 30 fps

Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Web browser interface, IndigoVision Control Center

Maximum number of concurrent users: No limitation

Additional security features: Enhanced Windows Server firewall, Network Access Protection (NAP)

Hardware format: Rack mountable

Storage type: 3,5” Nearline SAS / RAID 6, up to 1,5 PB

Video inputs: Dual port redundant 10 Gb SFP+

Camera configuration & management features: TCP, UDP, ICMP, IGMP, SNMP, HTTP, NTP, Telnet, FTP, IPv4

Camera video stream protocols: H.264, MPEG-4, MJPEG, G.711, AAC

Data export formats: JPEG, MP4, IVI (IndigoVision Incident Player)

Alarm or analytics services: Motion and audio analtyics

Integration with other systems: VMS software (IndigoVision Control Center)

Licensing: Once-off purchase

Warranty: 3 years

Additional information:Other capacities are available

Contact: Alex Penhaligon [email protected] +44 131 475 7200


Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co

Network Video Recorder (IP cameras supported only): IVSS7024DR

Brand: Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co

* 4K and H.265 Ultra series NVR

* Supports deep learning face recognition

* Supports POS overlay

* Supports smart tracking, people counting and heat map

* Supports fisheye de-warp and IVS

* Integrates with LPR system

Embedded or PC based: Embedded operating system technology

Maximum number of cameras supported: 128

Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 12 MP

Maximum number of concurrent users: 128

Additional security features: Forced password modify

Hardware format: Rack mountable

Storage type: 240 TB

Video inputs: 512 Mbps

Camera configuration & management features: All the camera functions can be configured, including smart functions

Camera video stream protocols: ONVIF, Dahua Poprietary

Data export formats: DAV, ASF, JPEG

Alarm or analytics services: Tripwire, intrusion, scene change, face detection, motion and alarm, face recognition, number plate recognition

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

Licensing: None

Warranty: 3 years

Additional information:Supports hot standby, N+M, ANR and RAID 0/1/5/6/10, real-time face recognition, structured data storage of age, emotion, glasses, hat, mask. Structured data operations and maintenance.

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






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