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The Network Video Recorder includes a computer with special video recording and management software.  This is a complete system, that includes everything you need to record the video from IP cameras on your network.

Select the integrated NVR System or use your own Windows computer to create a Video Management Software System (VMS). If you’re not sure which recording system to use, take a look at our IP camera video recording system comparison table.

Exacq NVR System for IP Cameras Exacq has a very large number of NVR choices. The servers support up to 128 cameras. There are also a number of hybrid NVRs available that support both analog and IP cameras.

Benefits: This is a flexible system that allows for expansion. You can select systems that support 16 cameras or up to 128 cameras.  The Video Management Software has many functions and features that make it a very powerful tool. The server runs on Windows or Linux platform. You can add camera licenses and storage to these flexible NVRs. Multiple servers can work together to create an IP camera system with thousands of cameras.

Feature Summary:


Proprietary NVR Systems from HikVision and Samsung Hikvision and Samsung (Hanwha) have a large number of NVR choices.  The servers support up to 64 cameras.  They also have hybrid recording systems that support both IP cameras and the older analog cameras.

Benefits:  These NVRs work very well with the manufacturer’s cameras, and also support cameras that conform to the latest OnVIF standards.  They are lower cost solutions that are a best used with the specific manufacturer’s cameras.  For example, if you are using Hanwha (Samsung) cameras, you can select NVR systems from Hanwha that support from 4 cameras to 64 cameras.  Hikvision has a range of NVRs, with one model that supports up to 128 cameras. In general, these NVRs provide simpler functions than the open systems such as Exacq or using your own computer and VMS such as Ocularis.   You can add camera licenses but are limited by the total capacity of the NVR selected.

Cons:  Support a limited number of camera brands.

Feature Summary for Hanwha NVRs:

Samsung models: 4 Channel, 8 channel, 16 channel and 64 channel. Hard drives sold separately with total capacity depending on the model. Contact us for details.

CyberShield-NVR | A Smart NVR with Security Features The CyberShield-NVR not only supports your choice of video recording and management software, but it also adds an important level of security. This enhanced network video recorder is an all-in-one appliance with a server, storage and managed PoE switch. It is built for security and engineered for performance.

This appliance provides security managers unmatched video recording, scalability, reliability, and cloud-based cybersecurity and health monitoring features all in one unit. The enhanced NVR provides the following features:

Models available:

These NVRs are bundled with video management software (VMS) of your choice, so it is ready for your IP camera surveillance system. You can select VMS such as Ocularis, TruViewIP, and more.

To learn more about how to protect your IP Camera system, take a look at our article, How to Protect IP Camera System from Cyber Attack.

The Alternative | Use Video Management Software on Your own Windows Computer

This system includes separate IP camera recording and management software and requires a Windows computer with appropriate storage.

Benefits: It is more flexible allowing you to add cameras as required as well as additional storage. It provides the additional capability not available in most NVR systems and can support thousands of cameras.

Cons: It’s a more complex solution requiring the installation of software. Step 1:  Select Video Management Software
Step 2:  Select your cameras, but always make sure they are compatible with the software.
Step 3:  Select your Camera lenses, mounting hardware, and enclosures
Step 4:  Select the computer that supports your camera system
Contact us for assistance, and we will do everything.
We have complete enterprise systems available that include the computer with storage and the video management software.

Contact us for help selecting the right set of IP cameras and NVR for your total IP surveillance system.