DVR/NVR Review 2014

1 April 2014 Storage Selection Guide


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Company: Stallion Security

Product name: SerVision (Remote Video Systems)

* Remote video monitoring systems

* Cost effective video streaming

* Real-time alarm and event reporting

* On-line Command Centre (CMS)

* Mobile remote monitored systems

Embedded or PC based: Embedded

Max. video resolution: 640cx480

Remote access Y/N: Yes

Mobile/tablet management/viewing option: Yes

Hardware format: Rack mountable

Number of concurrent users: 10

Compression method: MPEG4-based, H.264-based

Storage capacity: Up to 1 TB on-board (external expandable)

Storage and backup type: USB, NAS

External storage + HDD extendable: Yes – unlimited

Video inputs: Up to 16 composite

Video outputs: 2

Type of protection and levels: Password protection

Data export: AVI, MP4 and SerVision format

Network/Internet connectivity: Yes

Integration and other features: Yes

Built-in alarm or analytics services: Yes

System operation (keyboard, mouse, touch-screen, etc): Keyboard and mouse

Certifications: CE, UL, RoHS

Warranty: 2 years

Additional information:

Contact: Alvin Flaum

Tel: +27 11 533 8912

[email protected]


Company: Stallion Security

Product name: TeleEye (Remote Video Systems)

* Remote video monitoring systems

* Cost effective video streaming

* Real-time alarm and event reporting

* On-line Command Centre (CMS)

* Mobile remote monitored systems

Embedded or PC based: Embedded

Max. video resolution: 720p

Remote access Y/N: Yes

Mobile/tablet management/viewing option: Yes

Hardware format: Rack mountable

Number of concurrent users: 8

Compression method: SMAC-M (proprietary)

Storage capacity: Up to 12 TB on-board (external expandable)

Storage and backup type: USB, CD-R & NAS

External storage + HDD extendable: Yes – unlimited

Video inputs: Up to 16 composite or up to 16 IP

Video outputs: 3

Type of protection and levels: Password protection and layer 3 network encrypted

Data export: AVI and TeleEye format

Network/Internet connectivity: Yes

Integration and other features: Yes, e.g. POS and stock control as well as some access control systems

Built-in alarm or analytics services: Yes

System operation (keyboard, mouse, touch-screen, etc): Keyboard and mouse

Certifications: CE, UL, RoHS

Warranty: 2 years

Additional information:

Contact: Alvin Flaum

Tel: +27 11 533 8912

[email protected]


Company: Stallion Security

Product name: Avigilon (High Resolution Video IP Solutions)

* High resolution video IP solutions

* Broad range of megapixel cameras

* On camera on board processing

* Best forensic detail recording

* Fast search capability

Embedded or PC based: Dell Server Based

Max. video resolution: 29 mega pixels (6576x4384)

Remote access Y/N: Yes

Mobile/tablet management/viewing option: Yes

Hardware format: Rack mountable

Number of concurrent users: Unlimited

Compression method: HDSM (proprietary)

Storage capacity: Up to 210 TB per server

Storage and backup type: USB, CD-R & NAS

External storage + HDD extendable: Yes – unlimited

Video inputs: Unlimited/scalable NVR

Video outputs: Unlimited/scalable NVR

Type of protection and levels: Password protection and layer 3 network encrypted

Data export: AVI, MP4, AVE Avigilon format

Network/Internet connectivity: Yes

Integration and other features: Yes, e.g. POS and stock control as well as some access control systems

Built-in alarm or analytics services: Yes

System operation (keyboard, mouse, touch-screen, etc): Keyboard and mouse

Certifications: CE, UL, RoHS

Warranty: 3 years

Additional information:

Contact: Alvin Flaum

Tel: +27 11 533 8912

[email protected]


Company: Stallion Security

Product name: Milestone (Video IP Solutions)

* Video IP solutions

* Widest range of camera compatibility

* Powerful easy to manage surveillance

* Easy to manage VMS (Video Management System)

* Scalable systems

Embedded or PC based: Server based

Max. video resolution: 1024p

Remote access Y/N: Yes

Mobile/tablet management/viewing option: Yes

Hardware format: Rack mountable

Number of concurrent users: Unlimited

Compression method: HDSM (proprietary)

Storage capacity: Up to 210 TB per server

Storage and backup type: USB, CD-R & NAS

External storage + HDD extendable: Yes – unlimited

Video inputs: Unlimited/scalable NVR

Video outputs: Unlimited/scalable NVR

Type of protection and levels: Password protection and layer 3 network encrypted

Data export: AVI, MP4

Network/Internet connectivity: Yes

Integration and other features: Yes, e.g. POS and stock control as well as some access control and Intrusion systems

Built-in alarm or analytics services: Yes

System operation (keyboard, mouse, touch-screen, etc): Keyboard and mouse

Certifications: CE, UL, RoHS

Warranty: 2 years

Additional information:

Contact: Alvin Flaum

Tel: +27 11 533 8912

[email protected]






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