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 | Milestone Systems


Pinnsec, Compass Visual Security, ADI Global Distribution

Software enabling hardware NVRs: XProtect VMS

Brand: Milestone Systems

* Maximum flexibility

* Proven solution

* Secure by design

* Access anytime, anywhere

* Start right, then scale

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

Maximum number of cameras supported: Unlimited, linked to design

Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: Full resolution where required

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

Maximum number of concurrent users: Unlimited

Additional security features: Two factor authentication, granular user access

Hardware format: Rack mountable; Standalone/desktop

Storage type: SAN, NAS or direct attached

Camera video stream protocols: H.265; H.265; MJPEG; MPEG-4

Data export formats: Xprotect format, AVI

Alarm or analytics services: Native alarm manager, video motion detection

Integration with other systems: XProtect is an open platform and integration possibilities are endless through free access to Milestone’s SDK and API

Licensing: Once off licence purchase, optional annual care

Contact: Armand Steffens [email protected] +27 82 377 0415






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