VIDEO RECORDING

Network Recorders

A clearer view of your recording system. Find the right NVR for your cameras, storage needs and installation.

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01 Camera channels02 PoE connectivity03 Storage capacity04 Recording performance

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THE NVR BUYING GUIDE

The right recorder.
A system that works together.

A network video recorder brings your IP camera footage into one place for recording, playback and export. The right choice starts with your cameras, your network and how long you need to keep the footage.

Choose for the whole system.

For a small shop, you may want straightforward setup and a compact recorder. A larger site may need more camera channels, additional drive bays or different viewing arrangements. Start with the job you need the system to do, then compare the exact model specifications.

Camera count is only one part of the decision. Incoming bandwidth, decoding performance, camera compatibility and storage capacity each have a separate role.

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Four checks before you choose.

Compare the details that affect everyday use.

01 / CAPACITY

Channels & bandwidth

Allow for the cameras you need now and any planned additions. Check incoming bitrate limits as well as resolution, frame rate and simultaneous decoding.

Understand recording & playback
02 / CONNECTIONS

PoE & the network

Integrated PoE ports can simplify some installations; an external PoE switch offers another layout. Check both per-port support and the total power budget.

Read the PoE guide
03 / RETENTION

Drives & recording time

Match drive type, bay count and per-drive capacity to the recorder. Estimate storage from the actual stream bitrate and your recording schedule.

Estimate your storage
04 / COMPATIBILITY

Cameras & smart features

Check the camera model, supported protocols and firmware. Video streaming, audio, PTZ control and analytics may have different compatibility requirements.

Read the compatibility guide

PLAN YOUR RECORDING TIME

How much storage
will you need?

Start with an estimate, then check the recorder’s drive limits and your site’s actual video settings.

Explore the storage calculation guide
ESTIMATED VIDEO STORAGE4.84 TB

Video only, in decimal TB. Allow extra capacity for formatting, audio and any RAID configuration. Variable bitrate and event recording change actual retention. This estimate does not determine which drives an NVR supports.

KEEP EXPLORING

From first setup to everyday use.

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Storage planning, camera connections and finding the footage you need. These guides cover Dahua NVRs; check your exact model and firmware before following a procedure.

BEFORE YOU ORDER

A few useful answers.

Still planning your system?
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Does an NVR come with a hard drive?

Drive inclusion depends on the exact product and configuration. Check the listing or confirm the required drive capacity with us before ordering; the number of HDD bays does not mean drives are included.

Can I connect cameras from another brand?

Check both devices’ supported ONVIF profiles, firmware and the recorder’s compatibility information. Confirm the features you need individually, including recording, audio, PTZ and event handling.

Does a PoE NVR need a separate PoE switch?

Some cameras can connect to a recorder’s integrated PoE ports when the model supports them. Check port count and power capacity. Other network layouts use an external switch; choose the layout that fits your site.

How many days of video can I keep?

Retention depends on the number of streams, their actual average bitrate, recording hours and usable storage. Use the estimator above as a starting point, then check the NVR’s HDD limits and the final recording settings.

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