Choosing the Right HIKVISION NVR: A Step-by-Step Buyer’s Guide.In today’s fast-paced world, video surveillance is of utmost importance in protecting businesses, public spaces, and personal assets. HIKVISION, a global leader in security solutions, brings video surveillance to new heights with its cutting-edge Network Video Recorders (NVRs). Equipped with built-in analytics and advanced artificial intelligence capabilities, HIKVISION NVR redefine the way we capture, store, and analyze video data.

At the core of HIKVISION NVRs is the seamless integration of AI chips and high-precision algorithms, enabling advanced analytics and intelligent decision-making. These powerful NVRs not only provide efficient video recording but also offer a wide range of data analytics options, transforming raw video streams into actionable insights. From people counting to facial recognition and object detection, HIKVISION NVRs empower users with unprecedented intelligence.

All-around Protection for Video Data

Data security is a top priority in today’s digital landscape. HIKVISION NVRs are designed with robust features to ensure the protection and availability of video data. With features like Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID), Automatic Network Replenishment (ANR), N+1 or N+M hot spare, and cloud storage options, the risks of data loss are significantly minimized. Enhanced cybersecurity measures, such as two-factor authentication and user access control, safeguard against unauthorized access. Furthermore, the dual operating systems running on an embedded Linux kernel ensure system stability and prevent data corruption.

Easier-than-ever Data Management

Managing vast amounts of video data can be a daunting task, but HIKVISION NVRs simplify the process. Acting as a centralized management hub, these NVRs seamlessly integrate data from various edge devices, including access control systems, alarm sensors, network cameras, thermal cameras, and more. The user-friendly interface allows for intuitive navigation and efficient data management. Whether accessing the NVR through PCs or mobile devices, users have flexible and convenient control over their surveillance systems. Quick connection capabilities ensure smooth communication with front-end devices, enabling real-time monitoring and rapid response.

HIKVISION DS-96128NI-M16/R 128-ch 3U 4K NVR

• Up to 128-ch IP camera inputs
• Up to 2-ch@32 MP/2-ch@24 MP/4-ch@12 MP/8-ch@8 MP/16-ch@4 MP/32-ch@1080p decoding capacity
• Up to 400 Mbps incoming bandwidth and 400 Mbps outgoing bandwidth
• 2 HDMI (different source) and 2 VGA (different source) interfaces, 8K or dual 4K video outputs
• Supports special cameras, including people counting camera, ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) camera, and fisheye camera
• Advanced streaming technology enables smooth live view in poor network conditions
• Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and N+M hot spare for even more reliable data storage, effectively avoids data loss risks
• Redundant power supply

HIKVISION DS-96128NI-M8 128-ch 2U 4K NVR

• Up to 128-ch IP camera inputs
• Up to 2-ch@32 MP/2-ch@24 MP/4-ch@12 MP/8-ch@8 MP/16-ch@4 MP/32-ch@1080p decoding capacity
• Up to 400 Mbps incoming bandwidth and 400 Mbps outgoing bandwidth
• 2 HDMI (different source) and 2 VGA (different source) interfaces, 8K or dual 4K video outputs
• Supports special cameras, including people counting camera, ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) camera, and fisheye camera
• Advanced streaming technology enables smooth live view in poor network conditions
• Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and N+M hot spare for even more reliable data storage, effectively avoids data loss risks

HIKVISION DS-9616NI-M8 16-ch 2U 4K NVR

• Up to 16-ch IP camera inputs
• Up to 2-ch@32 MP/2-ch@24 MP/4-ch@12 MP/8-ch@8 MP/16-ch@4 MP/32-ch@1080p decoding capacity
• Up to 256 Mbps incoming bandwidth and 256 Mbps outgoing bandwidth
• 2 HDMI (different source) and 2 VGA (different source) interfaces, 8K or dual 4K video outputs
• Supports special cameras, including people counting camera, ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) camera, and fisheye camera
• Advanced streaming technology enables smooth live view in poor network conditions
• Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and N+M hot spare for even more reliable data storage, effectively avoids data loss risks

HIKVISION DS-9616NI-M8/R 16-ch 2U 8K NVR

• Up to 16 channel IP cameras can be connected
• Up to 2-ch@32 MP or 2-ch@24 MP or 4-ch@12 MP or 8-ch@8MP or 16-ch@4MP decoding capacity
• Up to 256 Mbps incoming and 256 Mbps Outgoing Bandwidth
• 2 HDMI (different source) and 2 VGA (different source) interfaces,Support 8K or dual 4K video output
• Supports some specialist cameras, including people counting camera/ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) camera/fisheye camera
• Advanced streaming technology enables smooth live view in poor network conditions
• Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and N+M hot spare for even more reliable data storage, effectively avoids data loss risks
• Redundant power supply

HIKVISION DS-96256NI-I16 256-ch 3U 4K Super NVR

• Up to 256 channel IP cameras can be connected
• Up to 768 Mbps high incoming bandwidth ensures IP cameras can be connected
• 2 HDMI (different source) and 1 VGA interfaces
• 16 HDD can be used for continuous video recording
• Supports some specialist cameras, including people counting camera/ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) camera/fisheye camera
• Advanced streaming technology enables smooth live view in poor network conditions
• Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and N+1 hot spare for even more reliable data storage, effectively avoids data loss risks

HIKVISION DS-96256NI-I16/H 256-ch 3U 4K Super NVR

• Up to 256 channel IP cameras can be connected
• Up to 768 Mbps high incoming bandwidth ensures IP cameras can be connected
• 2 HDMI interfaces (different source), 1 VGA interfaces, and 1 decoding board
• 16 HDD can be used for continuous video recording
• Redundant power supply to improve system stability
• Supports some specialist cameras, including people counting camera/ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) camera/fisheye camera
• Advanced streaming technology enables smooth live view in poor network conditions
• Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and N+1 hot spare for even more reliable data storage, effectively avoids data loss risks

HIKVISION DS-96256NI-I24 256-ch 4U 4K Super NVR

• Up to 256 channel IP cameras can be connected
• Up to 768 Mbps high incoming bandwidth ensures IP cameras can be connected
• 2 HDMI (different source) and 1 VGA interfaces
• 24 HDD can be used for continuous video recording
• Supports some specialist cameras, including people counting camera/ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) camera/fisheye camera
• Advanced streaming technology enables smooth live view in poor network conditions
• Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and N+1 hot spare for even more reliable data storage, effectively avoids data loss risks

HIKVISION DS-96256NI-I24/H 256-ch 4U 4K Super NVR

• Up to 256 channel IP cameras can be connected
• Up to 768 Mbps high incoming bandwidth ensures IP cameras can be connected
• 2 HDMI interfaces (different source), 1 VGA interfaces, and 1 decoding board
• 24 HDD can be used for continuous video recording
• Redundant power supply to improve system stability
• Supports some specialist cameras, including people counting camera/ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) camera/fisheye camera
• Advanced streaming technology enables smooth live view in poor network conditions
• Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and N+1 hot spare for even more reliable data storage, effectively avoids data loss risks

HIKVISION DS-9632NI-M16 32-ch 3U 4K NVR

• Up to 32-ch IP camera inputs
• Up to 2-ch@32 MP/2-ch@24 MP/4-ch@12 MP/8-ch@8 MP/16-ch@4 MP/32-ch@1080p decoding capacity
• Up to 320 Mbps incoming bandwidth and 400 Mbps outgoing bandwidth
• 2 HDMI (different source) and 2 VGA (different source) interfaces, 8K or dual 4K video outputs
• Supports special cameras, including people counting camera, ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) camera, and fisheye camera
• Advanced streaming technology enables smooth live view in poor network conditions
• Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and N+M hot spare for even more reliable data storage, effectively avoids data loss risks

HIKVISION DS-9632NI-M16/R 32-ch 2U 8K NVR

• Up to 32-ch IP camera inputs
• Up to 2-ch@32 MP/2-ch@24 MP/4-ch@12 MP/8-ch@8 MP/16-ch@4 MP/32-ch@1080p decoding capacity
• Up to 320 Mbps incoming and 400 Mbps Outgoing Bandwidth
• 2 HDMI (different source) and 2 VGA (different source) interfaces,Support 8K or dual 4K video output
• Supports special cameras, including people counting camera, ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) camera, and fisheye camera
• Advanced streaming technology enables smooth live view in poor network conditions
• Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and N+M hot spare for even more reliable data storage, effectively avoids data loss risks
• Redundant power supply

HIKVISION DS-9632NI-M8 32-ch 2U 8K NVR

• Up to 32-ch IP camera inputs
• Up to 2-ch@32 MP/2-ch@24 MP/4-ch@12 MP/8-ch@8 MP/16-ch@4 MP/32-ch@1080p decoding capacity
• Up to 320 Mbps incoming bandwidth and 400 Mbps outgoing bandwidth
• 2 HDMI (different source) and 2 VGA (different source) interfaces, 8K or dual 4K video outputs
• Supports special cameras, including people counting camera, ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) camera, and fisheye camera
• Advanced streaming technology enables smooth live view in poor network conditions
• Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and N+M hot spare for even more reliable data storage, effectively avoids data loss risks

HIKVISION DS-9632NI-M8/R 32-ch 2U 8K NVR

• Up to 32-ch IP camera inputs
• Up to 2-ch@32 MP/2-ch@24 MP/4-ch@12 MP/8-ch@8 MP/16-ch@4 MP/32-ch@1080p decoding capacity
• Up to 320 Mbps incoming bandwidth and 400 Mbps outgoing bandwidth
• 2 HDMI (different source) and 2 VGA (different source) interfaces, 8K or dual 4K video outputs
• Supports special cameras, including people counting camera, ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) camera, and fisheye camera
• Advanced streaming technology enables smooth live view in poor network conditions
• Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and N+M hot spare for even more reliable data storage, effectively avoids data loss risks
• Redundant power supply

HIKVISION DS-9664NI-M16 64-ch 3U 4K NVR

• Up to 64-ch IP camera inputs
• Up to 2-ch@32 MP/2-ch@24 MP/4-ch@12 MP/8-ch@8 MP/16-ch@4 MP/32-ch@1080p decoding capacity
• Up to 400 Mbps incoming bandwidth and 400 Mbps outgoing bandwidth
• 2 HDMI (different source) and 2 VGA (different source) interfaces, 8K or dual 4K video outputs
• Supports special cameras, including people counting camera, ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) camera, and fisheye camera
• Advanced streaming technology enables smooth live view in poor network conditions
• Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and N+M hot spare for even more reliable data storage, effectively avoids data loss risks

HIKVISION DS-9664NI-M16/R 64-ch 2U 8K NVR

• Up to 64-ch IP camera inputs
• Up to 2-ch@32 MP/2-ch@24 MP/4-ch@12 MP/8-ch@8 MP/16-ch@4 MP/32-ch@1080p decoding capacity
• Up to 400 Mbps incoming bandwidth and 400 Mbps outgoing bandwidth
• 2 HDMI (different source) and 2 VGA (different source) interfaces, 8K or dual 4K video outputs
• Supports special cameras, including people counting camera, ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) camera, and fisheye camera
• Advanced streaming technology enables smooth live view in poor network conditions
• Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and N+M hot spare for even more reliable data storage, effectively avoids data loss risks
• Redundant power supply

HIKVISION DS-9664NI-M8 64-ch 2U 4K NVR

• Up to 64-ch IP camera inputs
• Up to 2-ch@32 MP/2-ch@24 MP/4-ch@12 MP/8-ch@8 MP/16-ch@4 MP/32-ch@1080p decoding capacity
• Up to 400 Mbps incoming bandwidth and 400 Mbps outgoing bandwidth
• 2 HDMI (different source) and 2 VGA (different source) interfaces, 8K or dual 4K video outputs
• Supports special cameras, including people counting camera, ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) camera, and fisheye camera
• Advanced streaming technology enables smooth live view in poor network conditions
• Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and N+M hot spare for even more reliable data storage, effectively avoids data loss risks

HIKVISION DS-9664NI-M8/R 64-ch 2U 8K NVR

• Up to 16 channel IP cameras can be connected
• Up to 12 MP high-definition live view, storage and playback
• Up to 256 Mbps (or 200 Mbps when RAID is enabled) high incoming bandwidth ensures IP cameras can be connected
• 2 HDMI (different source) and 2 VGA (different source) interfaces
• 8 HDD can be used for continuous video recording
• Supports some specialist cameras, including people counting camera/ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) camera/fisheye camera
• Advanced streaming technology enables smooth live view in poor network conditions
• Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and N+1 hot spare for even more reliable data storage, effectively avoids data loss risks

HIKVISION DS-96128NI-M8/R 128-ch 2U 4K NVR

• Up to 128 channel IP cameras can be connected
• Up to 2-ch@32 MP or 2-ch@24 MP or 4-ch@12 MP or 8-ch@8MP or 16-ch@4MP or 32-ch@1080P decoding capacity
• Up to 400 Mbps incoming and 400 Mbps Outgoing Bandwidth
• 2 HDMI (different source) and 2 VGA (different source) interfaces,Support 8K or dual 4K video output
• Supports special cameras, including people counting camera, ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) camera, and fisheye camera
• Advanced streaming technology enables smooth live view in poor network conditions
• Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and N+M hot spare for even more reliable data storage, effectively avoids data loss risks
• Redundant power supply

HIKVISION DS-7104NI-K1/W/M 4-ch Mini 1U Wi-Fi NVR

• Up to 4 channel IP cameras can be connected
• Supports decoding H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264 video formats
• Up to 4 MP high-definition live view, storage and playback
• Up to 4-ch @ 1080p decoding capacity
• 1 HDD for continuous video recording
• Easy to install through automatic wireless connection
• Easy to manage through Hik-Connect app

HIKVISION DS-7104NI-Q1 4-ch Mini 1U NVR

• H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264 video compression
• Up to 40 Mbps incoming bandwidth, and 60 Mbps outgoing bandwidth
• Up to 4-ch network camera inputs
• Up to 4-ch 1080p decoding capability
• HDMI and VGA simultaneous output

HIKVISION DS-7104NI-Q1/4P 4-ch Mini 4 PoE 1U NVR

• H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264 video compression
• Up to 40 Mbps incoming bandwidth, and 60 Mbps outgoing bandwidth
• Up to 4-ch network camera inputs
• Up to 4-ch 1080p decoding capability
• HDMI and VGA simultaneous output

HIKVISION DS-7104NI-Q1/4P/M 4-ch Mini 1U 4 PoE NVR

• H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264 video compression
• Up to 40 Mbps incoming bandwidth, and 60 Mbps outgoing bandwidth
• Up to 4-ch network camera inputs
• Up to 4-ch 1080p decoding capability
• HDMI and VGA simultaneous output

HIKVISION DS-7104NI-Q1/M 4-ch Mini 1U NVR

• H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264 video compression
• Up to 40 Mbps incoming bandwidth, and 60 Mbps outgoing bandwidth
• Up to 4-ch network camera inputs
• Up to 4-ch 1080p decoding capability
• HDMI and VGA simultaneous output

HIKVISION DS-7108NI-Q1 8-ch Mini 1U NVR

• H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264 video compression
• Up to 60 Mbps incoming bandwidth, and 60 Mbps outgoing bandwidth
• Up to 8-ch network camera inputs
• Up to 4-ch 1080p decoding capability
• HDMI and VGA simultaneous output

HIKVISION DS-7108NI-Q1/8P 8-ch Mini 1U 8 PoE NVR

• H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264 video compression
• Up to 60 Mbps incoming bandwidth, and 60 Mbps outgoing bandwidth
• Up to 8-ch network camera inputs
• Up to 4-ch 1080p decoding capability
• HDMI and VGA simultaneous output

HIKVISION DS-7108NI-Q1/8P/M 8-ch Mini 1U 8 PoE NVR

• H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264 video compression
• Up to 60 Mbps incoming bandwidth, and 60 Mbps outgoing bandwidth
• Up to 8-ch network camera inputs
• Up to 4-ch 1080p decoding capability
• HDMI and VGA simultaneous output

HIKVISION DS-7108NI-Q1/M 8-ch Mini 1U NVR

• H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264 video compression
• Up to 60 Mbps incoming bandwidth, and 60 Mbps outgoing bandwidth
• Up to 8-ch network camera inputs
• Up to 4-ch 1080p decoding capability
• HDMI and VGA simultaneous output

HIKD: Your Trusted Partner in HIKVISION Solutions

The success of HIKVISION NVRs is complemented by HIKD, a trusted distributor of HIKVISION products. HIKD’s strong partnership with HIKVISION makes them an important collaborator for businesses seeking top-tier security solutions. With HIKD’s extensive range of HIKVISION products and expertise, customers gain access to a diverse array of video surveillance solutions tailored to their specific needs. HIKD’s commitment to customer satisfaction ensures a seamless experience, allowing businesses to leverage the full potential of HIKVISION technology.

Embrace the Power of HIKVISION NVRs

In a world where security is paramount, HIKVISION NVRs offer unparalleled intelligence and data management capabilities. Their advanced analytics, robust data protection features, and user-friendly interfaces make them an ideal choice for businesses, institutions, and individuals seeking state-of-the-art video surveillance solutions. Experience the power of HIKVISION NVRs and unlock the full potential of your security systems. Trust in HIKD’s partnership with HIKVISION to provide you with exceptional products and unmatched support.

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