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NVR: TVN70
Brand: TruVision
Supplier: UTC Fire and Security
* Up to 400 Mbps camera bandwidth with 128 camera channels
* 96/64 TB embedded storage with or without RAID
* Recorder failover, network and PSU redundancy
* Truvision Navigator and mobile app (licence free)
* External integration via SDK and full support for PSIA and ONVIF
Embedded or PC based: Embedded operating system technology
Maximum number of cameras supported at maximum resolution: 128
Maximum video resolution per camera: 6 MP
Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Web browser interface, Android, iOS
Maximum number of concurrent users: 256
Type of protection & levels: User access levels for operator and admins
Hardware format: Rack mountable Standalone / Desktop
Storage type: SATA/RAID
Maximum storage capacity: 96 GB
External storage & HDD extendable: Internal storage of 16 x 6 TB drives, external storage via eSATA
Backup types: eSATA, NAS, SAN
ONVIF compliant: Yes
Video inputs: IP only 10/100/1000 Mbps
Camera configuration & management features: IPv4, DHCP
Camera video stream protocols: Live streaming: 256 Playback: TCP: 256 UDP: 16 Streams per camera: 128
Data export formats: AVI, JPEG
Physical video outputs: VGA, HDMI
Physical user interface: Joystick, keyboard, mouse
Alarm or analytics services: 16 alarm inputs, 8 outputs
Integration with other systems: Integration software packages such as Lenel Onguard, TruPortal, Advisor Manager and Mastermind. An SDK is also available for possible integration into third party systems.
Certifications: CE, N4131, UL, ICEES-003
Warranty: 3 years
Contact: Randhir Seodutt [email protected] (+27) (11) 5797300
NVR: DS-9632NI-I8
Brand: Hikvision
Supplier: Card Control Systems
* 32 channel IP video input
* HDMI/VGA
* Up to 12 MP resolution recording
* HDD hot swap with RAID0, RAID1, RAID5 and RAID10
* Max 48 TB storage
Embedded or PC based: Embedded operating system technology
Maximum number of cameras supported at maximum resolution: 4 channels @ 4K, 16 @ 1080p, 24 @ 720p or 32 @ VGA
Maximum video resolution per camera: 4K (3840x2160) /60 Hz
Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Web browser interface, Windows Desktop, Android, iOS, Blackberry, Windows Mobile
Maximum number of concurrent users: 128 remote connections
Type of protection & levels: 3 user level management, HTTPS
Hardware format: Rack mountable
Storage type: 8x SATA, 1x eSATA
Maximum storage capacity: 48 TB
External storage & HDD extendable: eSATA, NAS
Backup types: USB, DVD-RW, LAN
ONVIF compliant: Yes
Video inputs: 2 x 10/100/1000 Mbps
Camera configuration & management features: UPnP, SNMP, NTP server, Telnet, PPPOE, RTSP, HTTP
Camera video stream protocols: H.265, H.264, H.264+, MPEG4
Data export formats: MP4
Physical video outputs: 2x HDMI, 2x VGA
Physical user interface: Keyboard, mouse, front panel
Alarm or analytics services: Face search, people counting, plate search, behaviour search, heat map, face recognition, face detection, line crossing, vehicle detection, unattended baggage detection
Integration with other systems: 16x inputs, 4x outputs, Point of Sale, Control 4 Smart Home
Certifications: CE, FCC, CAN ICES - 3 (A)/ NMB - 3(A)
Warranty: 3 years
Additional information:
* 320 Mbps incoming bandwidth 256 Mbps outgoing bandwidth
Contact: Sakkie Coetzee [email protected] (+27) (11) 907-3192
NVR: Horizon/Latitude NVR
Brand: FLIR/DVTEL
Supplier: Graphic Image Technologies
* The Horizon NVR is for small to mid-sized installations and comes pre-configured for easy setup and operation. The Latitude model has flexibility in managing IP video, audio and data.
Embedded or PC based: PC-based technology
Operating systems: Windows 7, 8 and 10
Maximum number of cameras supported at maximum resolution: 2000
Maximum video resolution per camera: 4K
Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Web browser interface, Android, iOS
Maximum number of concurrent users: 5 upwards, depending on licensing and hardware specs
Type of protection & levels: Password protection, SHA1 based digital signature, 1024-bit RSA encryption
Hardware format: Rack mountable
Storage type: DAT, CD-RW, external HDD
Maximum storage capacity: As per client requirements
External storage & HDD extendable: Yes, extendable
Backup types: DAT, CD-RW, external HDD
ONVIF compliant: Yes
Video inputs: Up to 2000 cameras
Camera video stream protocols: H.264, MPEG-4, MJPEG
Data export formats: FLIR/DVTEL proprietary format or AVI
Physical video outputs: VGA, HDMI, DVI
Physical user interface: Keyboard, mouse, CCTV keyboard
Alarm or analytics services: Server based and edge device analytics available
Integration with other systems: ONVIF Profile S, Snapshot search
Certifications: ADA, CE, CSA, EIA, ISO 9001, NEMA, NFPA, NTSC, PAL, UBC, UL
Warranty: 3 years
Additional information:
* Hardware: three-year ProSupport and next business day, on-site service. Software: One year including updates.
Contact: Laurence Smith [email protected] (+27) (11) 483 0333
NVR: 4, 8, 16, 32 channel NVR
Brand: Sunell Security
Supplier: Sunell Security
* Up to 16 channel 6 MP IP cameras access
* Easy to use GUI/web/client
* Up to 4 SATA hard disks up to 4 TB
* RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbps network interface
* 16 POE ports
* Simultaneous HDMI and VGA up to 1080p output
Embedded or PC based: Embedded operating system technology
Maximum number of cameras supported at maximum resolution: 16
Maximum video resolution per camera: 6 MP/ 5 MP/ 4 MP/ 3 MP @ 15 fps; 1080p @ 25 fps (PAL), 30 fps (NTSC)
Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Web browser interface, Windows desktop, Android, iOS
Maximum number of concurrent users: 4
Type of protection & levels: User level
Hardware format: Rack mountable Standalone / Desktop
Storage type: Up to 4 SATA HDD
Maximum storage capacity: 16 TB
External storage & HDD extendable: USB attachment
Backup types: Standard
ONVIF compliant: Yes
Video inputs: 16 channels 6 MP/ 5 MP/ 4 MP/ 3 MP/1080p/960p/720p/D1/VGA/CIF/QCIF
Camera configuration & management features: IPv4, DHCP server
Camera video stream protocols: H.264. MPEG
Data export formats: AVI, TS
Physical video outputs: VBGA, HDMI
Physical user interface: Screen, keyboard, mouse
Alarm or analytics services: 2 alarm channels, built-in analytics
Integration with other systems: ONVIF compatible
Warranty: 3 years
Contact: Sunell Security [email protected] (+86) (755) 26754336
NVR: DSS7016D
Brand: Dahua
Supplier: Reditron
* General Surveillance Management Centre
* Supports 2000 channels (500 input devices)
* Supports unlimited accounts management and 8000 online users
* Supports 700M local storage capability
* Supports 2000 devices to auto-register
* Supports 100 ONVIF devices
Embedded or PC based: Embedded operating system technology
Maximum number of cameras supported at maximum resolution: 2000 channels (500 input devices)
Maximum video resolution per camera: 1080p
Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Web browser interface, Windows Desktop, Mac Desktop, Android, iOS, Blackberry, Windows Mobile
Maximum number of concurrent users: 1000
Type of protection & levels: Linux
Hardware format: Rack mountable
Storage type: SATA
Maximum storage capacity: 70 TB
External storage & HDD extendable: Supports local storage and IP-SAN storage
Backup types: eSATA, USB, ISCSI
ONVIF compliant: Yes
Video inputs: 4x 1000 Mbps Ethernet port
Camera configuration & management features: IPv4, IPv6, DHCP server, NTP server, UPnP, SNMP
Camera video stream protocols: H.265, H.264, MJPEG
Data export formats: WMV, AVI
Physical video outputs: 2x HDMI, 1x VGA
Physical user interface: USB, mouse, keyboard
Alarm or analytics services: Network alarm input from camera and analytics
Warranty: 3 years
Contact: Lisa Bowles [email protected] (+27) (87) 8072288
NVR: DIVAR IP 7000 R2
Brand: Bosch
Supplier: Bosch Security Systems
* RAID-5 protected (standard configuration), all-in-one, up to 128 channels
* Secure operation with real-time access
* Instantly find what you are looking for
* Advanced user and alarm management
Embedded or PC based: PC-based technology
Operating systems: Microsoft based OS
Maximum number of cameras supported at maximum resolution: 128 channels
Maximum video resolution per camera: UHD
Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Web browser interface, Windows Desktop, Android, iOS, Bosch Video Management System, Bosch Video Security Client
Maximum number of concurrent users: 10
Type of protection & levels: Standard Microsoft Server authentication and password policies
Hardware format: Rack mountable
Storage type: Data: SATA and OS: SSD
Maximum storage capacity: 64 TB but can expand
External storage & HDD extendable: 4x additional DIP 6000 R2 units which can allow for a maximum of 64 TB per unit.
Backup types: iSCSI, export to USB
ONVIF compliant: Yes
Video inputs: 2x IP (10/100/1000 Mbps)
Camera configuration & management features: IPv4, SNMP
Camera video stream protocols: H.264, MPEG4, MJPEG
Data export formats: AVI, MP4, MOV, ASF
Physical video outputs: 1x VGA port, 4x Mini DisplayPort
Physical user interface: Joystick, keyboard and mouse
Alarm or analytics services: All analytics are camera based
Integration with other systems: Software integration via Bosch SDKs
Certifications: CE, UL
Warranty: 3 years
Additional information:
* Stream balancing: Automatic bandwidth management of multiple transcoded streams Professional graphics adapter with four DisplayPort outputs
Contact: Jason McGregor [email protected] (27) (11) 651 9809
NVR: GeoVision Video Management Software (VMS)
Brand: GeoVision
Supplier: GeoVision SA
* GV-VMS is a comprehensive video management system that records up to 64 channels of GeoVision and/or third-party IP devices. GV-VMS comes with a variety of intelligent video analytics to offer precise monitoring and to reduce the need for manual supervision.
Embedded or PC based: PC-based technology
Operating systems: 64-bit Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 /Server
Maximum number of cameras supported at maximum resolution: 64
Maximum video resolution per camera: 12 MP (4000x3000)
Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Web browser interface, Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, BlackberryCMS
Maximum number of concurrent users: 50
Type of protection & levels: •Support for up to 1000 accounts for logins and passwords
Hardware format: Rack mountable Standalone / Desktop
Storage type: SATA, USB, NAS, iSCSI, GV storage
Maximum storage capacity: 120 TB
External storage & HDD extendable: eSATA, external USB, NAS, GV-Storage, GV-Backup Centre
Backup types: HDD, NAS, CD, DVD and more
ONVIF compliant: Yes
Video inputs: IP only - 10/100/1000 Mbps
Camera configuration & management features: IPv4, DHCP, NTP, UPnP, SNMP
Camera video stream protocols: MJPEG, H.264, H.265
Data export formats: AVI, EXE, JPEG
Physical video outputs: Software supports up to 8 high definition monitors
Physical user interface: Touchscreen, keyboard, mouse, joystick
Alarm or analytics services: •Object counting •People counting •Intrusion alarm •People counting •Intrusion alarm •Face detection•People counting •Intrusion alarm •Face detection•People counting •Intrusion alarm Object counting; people counting; intrusion alarm; face detection; motion detection; crowd detection; scene change detection; unattended and missing object detection
Integration with other systems: Software integration. Also includes mobile tracking and monitoring integration.
Certifications: CE, FCC
Warranty: 2 to 3 years - extendable
Additional information:
* No yearly licence fees; 24/7 support
Contact: Jacques Taylor [email protected] (+27) (12) 6640411
NVR: NVR3-32800(2U)
Brand: Provision ISR
Supplier: HiTek Security Distributors
* Up to 32 channels at 4 MP real-time over network
* H.265 and dual-stream video compression
* HDMI (1920x1080) and VGA (800x600/1024x768/1280x1024) video output
* Alarm in x16 / Alarm out x4
* Remote video playback
Embedded or PC based: Embedded operating system technology
Maximum number of cameras supported at maximum resolution: 32 @ 30 fps
Maximum video resolution per camera: 4 MP @ 30 fps
Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Web browser interface, Windows Desktop, Mac Desktop, Android, iOS, CMS
Maximum number of concurrent users: 20
Type of protection & levels: 20 users online with professional authority management
Hardware format: Rack mountable
Storage type: SATA
Maximum storage capacity: 48 TB
External storage & HDD extendable: - Up to 8 SATA (6 TB each) - eSATA
Backup types: USB, eSATA, network
ONVIF compliant: Yes
Video inputs: 32 channels over network (1000 Mbps)
Camera configuration & management features: TCP/IP, DHCP, DDNS, NTP, SMTP
Camera video stream protocols: H-265 and H-264 compression
Data export formats: AVI, DAT
Physical video outputs: HDMI, VGA, CVBS
Physical user interface: Mouse, remote control
Alarm or analytics services: Face search, people counting, plate search, behavior search, heat map, face recognition, face detection, line crossing, vehicle detection, unattended baggage detection
Integration with other systems: Integration with alarm and access control
Certifications: CE, FCC, UL, IEC
Warranty: 3 years
Additional information:
* 2 x RS-485 PTZ control AC 110 V/ 220 V power supply 1 channel audio output
Contact: Priscilla Gildea [email protected] (+27) (21) 9463344
NVR: NVR5216-16P-4KS2
Brand: Dahua Technology
Supplier: Dahua Technology
* Up to 16 channel IPC input H.265/H.264/MJPEG/MPEG4 codec decoding
* Max 320 Mbps incoming bandwidth
* Up to 12 MP resolution preview and playback
* Max 4ch@4K/16ch@1080p H.265/H.264 decoding
* HDMI/VGA simultaneous video output
* Supports 2 SATA HDDs up to 1 2TB, 2 USB (1 USB3.0)
* Supports IPC UPnP, 16PoE ports
Embedded or PC based: Embedded operating system technology
Maximum number of cameras supported at maximum resolution: 16
Maximum video resolution per camera: 4K
Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Web browser interface, Windows Desktop, Mac Desktop, Android, iOS
Maximum number of concurrent users: 128
Type of protection & levels: AES
Hardware format: Rack mountable Standalone / Desktop
Storage type: SATA
Maximum storage capacity: 6 TB
External storage & HDD extendable: eSATA
Backup types: USB, FTP
ONVIF compliant: Yes
Video inputs: IP, POE
Data export formats: DAV, AFS
Physical video outputs: 1x HDMI, 1x VGA
Contact: Fritz Wang [email protected] (+86) (571) 8768 8883
NVR: DS-9600NI-I16 Series
Brand: Hikvision
Supplier: Regal Distributors
* 16, 32 or 64 channel H.265/H.264/MPEG4 video formats
* Supports third-party network camera integration
* Up to 64 IP cameras can be connected
* Supports recording, live view, storage and playback at up to 12 MP resolution
Embedded or PC based: Embedded operating system technology
Maximum number of cameras supported at maximum resolution: 64 @ 25 fps per channel
Maximum video resolution per camera: 4K (3840x2160)/ 60 Hz
Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Web browser interface, Windows desktop, Mac desktop, Android, iOS, Windows Mobile
Maximum number of concurrent users: 32
Type of protection & levels: AES-256 encryption, digital watermark
Hardware format: Rack mountable
Storage type: SATA, RAID
Maximum storage capacity: 16 SATA x 6 TB = 96 TB
External storage & HDD extendable: 1x eSATA interface, NAS, RAID, IPSAN
Backup types: USB, FTP
ONVIF compliant: Yes
Video inputs: IP only, 2 X RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interfaces
Camera configuration & management features: IPv4, IPv6, DHCP server, NTP server, UPnP, SNMP
Camera video stream protocols: H.264+, H.264, MPEG-4
Data export formats: MPEG-4
Physical video outputs: 2x HDMI, 2x VGA
Physical user interface: Front panel key interface , jog shuttle, mouse
Alarm or analytics services: -Automatic number plate recognition -Line crossing detection -People counting -Intrusion detection -Heat mapping -Foreign object detection -Motion detection -Face detection -POS overlay
Integration with other systems: -Software integration with Hikvision access control, POS & data generation systems -16 x dry contact inputs -4 x digital outputs
Certifications: CE, FCC, UL, RoHS
Warranty: 3 years
Contact: Quintin van den Berg [email protected] (+27) (11) 5533300
NVR: ND9541
Brand: Vivotek
Supplier: MiRO
* Plug & play, one-button auto setup
* VIVOTEK camera configuration and VAST CMS integrated
* Live and playback fisheye dewarp
* Up to 12 MP camera live view and playback
* Dual LAN network ports with failover function
Embedded or PC based: Embedded operating system technology
Maximum number of cameras supported at maximum resolution: 32
Maximum video resolution per camera: 12 MP
Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Windows desktop, Mac desktop, Android, iOS, iViewer (iOS/Android), EZConnect (iOS/Android), Installation Wizard 2, ST7501, VAST
Maximum number of concurrent users: 64
Type of protection & levels: -User account: 16 -User account time limit: 10 mins -User level: administrator / regular user -User feature definition: by camera
Hardware format: Rack mountable
Storage type: SATA
Maximum storage capacity: 6 TB x 4 bays = 24 TB
External storage & HDD extendable: None
Backup types: USB storage
ONVIF compliant: Yes
Video inputs: 2 RJ-45 10M/100M/1000M self-adaptive Ethernet interfaces
Camera configuration & management features: IPv4, DHCP server, NTP server, SMTP, web browser, CIL 5
Camera video stream protocols: MJPEG, H.264, H.265
Data export formats: EXE
Physical video outputs: HDMI x1, VGA x1
Physical user interface: 2 x USB 2.0 front; 1 x USB 3.0 back; Alarm in x 8; Alarm out x 4; Audio: 3.5 phone jack audio output x 1 and 3.5 phone jack audio input x 1; RS-485: 1 port
Alarm or analytics services: Continuous, schedule, manual, event, activity adaptive streaming
Integration with other systems: None
Certifications: CE, LVD, FCC, VCCI, UL
Warranty: 3 years
Contact: MiRO Sales [email protected] (+27) (12) 6570960
NVR: UN-NVR308-32E
Brand: Uniview
Supplier: MiRO
* Uniview 32 channel NVR
* 320 Mbps incoming bandwidth, 320 Mbps outgoing bandwidth
* 8 bay HDD storage
* H.265/H.264 recording and 4K resolution
* HDMI-VGA output
Embedded or PC based: Embedded operating system technology
Maximum number of cameras supported at maximum resolution: 32
Maximum video resolution per camera: 8 MP
Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Web browser interface, Windows Desktop, Mac Desktop, Android, iOS
Maximum number of concurrent users: Depending on available streams and bandwidth, 128 remote connections
Type of protection & levels: -Username/password -IP control (white-list/black-list)
Hardware format: Rack mountable
Storage type: SATA
Maximum storage capacity: 6 TB x 8 bay = 48 TB
External storage & HDD extendable: eSATA
Backup types: USB storage
ONVIF compliant: Yes
Video inputs: 2 RJ-45 10M/100M/1000M self-adaptive Ethernet interfaces
Camera configuration & management features: IPv4, DHCP server, NTP server, SMTP, UPNP, RTSP, IP filter, PPPOE, DDNS, FTP, IP server, P2P
Camera video stream protocols: H.264, H.265
Data export formats: .mp4
Physical video outputs: 2x HDMI, 1x VGA
Physical user interface: Keyboard, mouse
Alarm or analytics services: Motion detection, tampering detection
Integration with other systems: Alarm output
Certifications: CB test certificate
Warranty: 3 years
Additional information:
* Check firmware upgrades for more functionality
Contact: MiRO Sales [email protected] (+27) (12) 6570960
NVR: DHI-NVR616DR-128-4K
Brand: Dahua Technology
Supplier: Dahua Technology
* Max 128 channel IP cameras connection
* Max 384 Mbps incoming bandwidth
* Up to 12 MP resolution preview and playback
* Supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
* Supports N+M hot standby
* Supports iSCSI and Mini SAS to expand storage space
Embedded or PC based: Embedded operating system technology
Maximum number of cameras supported at maximum resolution: 16 channels @ 1920x1080 @ 30 fps
Maximum video resolution per camera: 4 channels @ 3840×2160
Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Web browser interface, Windows Desktop, Mac Desktop, Android, iOS, Windows Mobile
Maximum number of concurrent users: 128
Type of protection & levels: LDAP authentication
Hardware format: Rack mountable
Storage type: SATA
Maximum storage capacity: 96 TB
External storage & HDD extendable: 48 HDD max. 108 TB
Backup types: iSCSI Mini SAS USB
ONVIF compliant: Yes
Video inputs: 4 RJ-45 ports (10/100/1000 Mbps) 4 Ethernet ports joint working or 4 independent -1000 Mbps Ethernet ports 2 Gbps optical fibre interface
Data export formats: H.265/H.264/MJPEG
Physical video outputs: 2 HDMI (up to 3840x2160), 1 VGA
Certifications: CE/FCC/UL
Warranty: 3 years
Additional information:
* 3 year software upgrade plan
Contact: Fritz Wang [email protected] (+86) (571) 8768 8883
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