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
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Available models:

DS-96256NI-I24/H

Specification

  • Video and Audio
  • IP Video Input256-ch
  • Incoming Bandwidth768 Mbps
  • Outgoing Bandwidth768 Mbps
  • Incoming Bandwidth (RAID Mode)768 Mbps
  • Outgoing Bandwidth (RAID mode)768 Mbps
  • TLS outgoing bandwidth128 Mbps, or 64 Mbps (when RAID is enabled)
  • HDMI OutputTwo independent HDMI outputs of 4K resolution. Resolution: 4K (4096 × 2160), 4K (3840 × 2160) /30Hz, 2K (2560 × 1440)/60Hz, 1080p (1920 × 1080)/60Hz, UXGA (1600 × 1200)/60Hz, SXGA (1280 × 1024)/60Hz, 720p (1280 × 720)/60Hz, XGA (1024 × 768)/60Hz
  • VGA Output1-ch. Resolution: 1080p (1920 × 1080)/60Hz, UXGA (1600 × 1200)/60Hz, SXGA (1280 × 1024)/60Hz, 720p (1280 × 720)/60Hz, XGA (1024 × 768)/60Hz
  • LCD OutputOptional: One 7 inch LCD
  • Audio Output1-ch. RCA (2.0 Vp-p, 1 KΩ)
  • Two-Way Audio1-ch, RCA (2.0 Vp-p, 1 KΩ)
  • Decoding
  • Decoding FormatH.265, H.265+, H.264, H.264+,MPEG4, MJPEG (for Hikvision IP camera only)
  • Recording Resolution12 MP/8 MP/7 MP/6 MP/5 MP/4 MP/3 MP/1080p/UXGA/720p/VGA/4CIF/DCIF/2CIF/CIF/QCIF
  • Synchronous playbackUp to 16 channels
  • Decoding Capability3-ch@12 MP (30fps), 5-ch@8 MP (30fps), 6-ch@6 MP (30fps), 10-ch@4 MP (30fps), 20-ch@1080p (30 fps)
  • Network
  • Network ProtocolIPv6, HTTPS, UPnP, SNMP, NTP, SADP, SMTP, NFS, iSCSI, PPPoE, DDNS
  • Camera Access ProtocolHIKVISION, ACTi, ARECONT, AXIS, BOSCH, BRICKCOM, CANON, HUNT, ONVIF (Version 2.5), PANASONIC, PELCO, RTSP, SAMSUNG, SONY, VIVOTEK, ZAVIO
  • Network Interface4, RJ45 10M/100M/1000M self-adaptive Ethernet interface
  • RAID
  • RAID TypeRAID0, RAID1, RAID5, RAID 6, and RAID10
  • Auxiliary Interface
  • SATA24 SATA interfaces supporting hot-plug
  • CapacityUp to 10 TB for each HDD
  • Serial InterfaceRS-232; RS-485; Keyboard
  • USB InterfaceFront Panel: 1 × USB 2.0; Rear Panel: 2 × USB 3.0
  • Alarm In/Out16/8
  • eSATA1 × eSATA interface
  • mini SASOptional: 2 × mini SAS interface
  • Decoding Board1
  • Extension BoardOptional: One extension board is supported with four 10M/100M/1000M optical interfaces (1.25 Gbps SFP module), eight RS-485 interfaces, and alarm interface of 32 alarm inputs and 16 alarm outputs.
  • General
  • Power Supply100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60Hz, 5 A
  • Consumption≤ 140W (without HDD)
  • Working Temperature0 °C to + 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F)
  • Working Humidity10% to 90%
  • Dimension (W × D × H)447 × 528 × 172mm (17.6 × 20.8 × 6.8 inch)
  • Weight≤ 23 kg (50.7 lb, without HDD)
  • Video Wall Management
  • HDMI Output/Input6/1
  • HDMI Output Resolution4K (3840x2160)/60Hz, 4K (3840x2160)/30Hz, 2K (2560x1440)/60Hz, 1080p (1920x1080)/60Hz, SXGA (1280x1024)/60Hz, 720p (1280x720)/60Hz, XGA (1024x768)/60Hz
  • HDMI Input Resolution1080p (1920x1080), SXGA (1280x1024), 720p 1280x720), XGA (1024x768)
  • Decoding Capacity48-ch@1080p
  • Decoding Resolution12 MP/8 MP/7 MP/6 MP/5 MP/3 MP/1080p/UXGA/720p/VGA/4CIG/DCIF/2CIF/CIF/QCIF
  • CollageSupported
  • Auto-SwitchSupported
  • Open WindowSupported
  • Layer OverlaySupported
  • Window RoamingSupported
  • Display Local Signal Source on Video WallSupported

Specification

Specification
Video and Audio
  • IP Video Input256-ch
  • Incoming Bandwidth768 Mbps
  • Outgoing Bandwidth768 Mbps
  • Incoming Bandwidth (RAID Mode)768 Mbps
  • Outgoing Bandwidth (RAID mode)768 Mbps
  • TLS outgoing bandwidth128 Mbps, or 64 Mbps (when RAID is enabled)
  • HDMI OutputTwo independent HDMI outputs of 4K resolution. Resolution: 4K (4096 × 2160), 4K (3840 × 2160) /30Hz, 2K (2560 × 1440)/60Hz, 1080p (1920 × 1080)/60Hz, UXGA (1600 × 1200)/60Hz, SXGA (1280 × 1024)/60Hz, 720p (1280 × 720)/60Hz, XGA (1024 × 768)/60Hz
  • VGA Output1-ch. Resolution: 1080p (1920 × 1080)/60Hz, UXGA (1600 × 1200)/60Hz, SXGA (1280 × 1024)/60Hz, 720p (1280 × 720)/60Hz, XGA (1024 × 768)/60Hz
  • LCD OutputOptional: One 7 inch LCD
  • Audio Output1-ch. RCA (2.0 Vp-p, 1 KΩ)
  • Two-Way Audio1-ch, RCA (2.0 Vp-p, 1 KΩ)
Decoding
  • Decoding FormatH.265, H.265+, H.264, H.264+,MPEG4, MJPEG (for Hikvision IP camera only)
  • Recording Resolution12 MP/8 MP/7 MP/6 MP/5 MP/4 MP/3 MP/1080p/UXGA/720p/VGA/4CIF/DCIF/2CIF/CIF/QCIF
  • Synchronous playbackUp to 16 channels
  • Decoding Capability3-ch@12 MP (30fps), 5-ch@8 MP (30fps), 6-ch@6 MP (30fps), 10-ch@4 MP (30fps), 20-ch@1080p (30 fps)
Network
  • Network ProtocolIPv6, HTTPS, UPnP, SNMP, NTP, SADP, SMTP, NFS, iSCSI, PPPoE, DDNS
  • Camera Access ProtocolHIKVISION, ACTi, ARECONT, AXIS, BOSCH, BRICKCOM, CANON, HUNT, ONVIF (Version 2.5), PANASONIC, PELCO, RTSP, SAMSUNG, SONY, VIVOTEK, ZAVIO
  • Network Interface4, RJ45 10M/100M/1000M self-adaptive Ethernet interface
RAID
  • RAID TypeRAID0, RAID1, RAID5, RAID 6, and RAID10
Auxiliary Interface
  • SATA24 SATA interfaces supporting hot-plug
  • CapacityUp to 10 TB for each HDD
  • Serial InterfaceRS-232; RS-485; Keyboard
  • USB InterfaceFront Panel: 1 × USB 2.0; Rear Panel: 2 × USB 3.0
  • Alarm In/Out16/8
  • eSATA1 × eSATA interface
  • mini SASOptional: 2 × mini SAS interface
  • Decoding Board1
  • Extension BoardOptional: One extension board is supported with four 10M/100M/1000M optical interfaces (1.25 Gbps SFP module), eight RS-485 interfaces, and alarm interface of 32 alarm inputs and 16 alarm outputs.
General
  • Power Supply100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60Hz, 5 A
  • Consumption≤ 140W (without HDD)
  • Working Temperature0 °C to + 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F)
  • Working Humidity10% to 90%
  • Dimension (W × D × H)447 × 528 × 172mm (17.6 × 20.8 × 6.8 inch)
  • Weight≤ 23 kg (50.7 lb, without HDD)
Video Wall Management
  • HDMI Output/Input6/1
  • HDMI Output Resolution4K (3840x2160)/60Hz, 4K (3840x2160)/30Hz, 2K (2560x1440)/60Hz, 1080p (1920x1080)/60Hz, SXGA (1280x1024)/60Hz, 720p (1280x720)/60Hz, XGA (1024x768)/60Hz
  • HDMI Input Resolution1080p (1920x1080), SXGA (1280x1024), 720p 1280x720), XGA (1024x768)
  • Decoding Capacity48-ch@1080p
  • Decoding Resolution12 MP/8 MP/7 MP/6 MP/5 MP/3 MP/1080p/UXGA/720p/VGA/4CIG/DCIF/2CIF/CIF/QCIF
  • CollageSupported
  • Auto-SwitchSupported
  • Open WindowSupported
  • Layer OverlaySupported
  • Window RoamingSupported
  • Display Local Signal Source on Video WallSupported

Firmware

For better user experience, we highly recommend you to update your device to the latest firmware asap.

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