Hikvision DS-A83024S 24-Bay Hybrid SAN Network Storage System with RAID Hot-Swap HDD Support & 4 Gigabit Ethernet Ports

Product SKU: DS-A83024S

Product Overview

The Hikvision DS-A83024S is a 24-bay Hybrid SAN network storage system designed for large-scale video surveillance environments that require centralised recording, high storage density and resilient RAID-based data protection. Its single-controller architecture combines dual 64-bit multi-core processors with 16 GB of cache expandable to 384 GB, while 24 hot-swappable SATA drive bays support enterprise hard drives for flexible retention planning. The system supports both direct video-stream storage and iSCSI-based storage, allowing compatible camera streams to be recorded without requiring a separate recording server in the data path. Four Gigabit data Ethernet interfaces, a separate Gigabit management port and three MiniSAS expansion interfaces provide the connectivity required for larger professional CCTV storage deployments.

Key Capabilities

Best For

• Large CCTV Installations: Twenty-four drive bays and high channel capacity suit projects requiring centralised storage for extensive camera fleets.
• Enterprise & Government Sites: RAID protection, redundant power and centralised management support higher-availability surveillance environments.
• Long-Retention Projects: Multiple enterprise HDD bays allow storage to be sized around longer retention periods and higher total recording volumes.
• Direct-to-Storage Architectures: Direct Streaming Mode can simplify compatible surveillance architectures by allowing cameras to write directly to the storage platform.
• Expandable Storage Networks: MiniSAS interfaces and optional higher-speed networking suit projects that may require additional storage or throughput capacity.

Why Choose the DS-A83024S

The DS-A83024S is designed for surveillance projects that have moved beyond the storage requirements of a conventional multi-bay NVR. Its 24 hot-swappable drive bays, broad RAID support and enterprise disk-management functions provide a more scalable approach to long-retention CCTV recording, while Direct Streaming Mode can reduce the need for an additional recording server in compatible architectures. Four Gigabit data interfaces, dedicated management networking and optional higher-bandwidth expansion also give system designers flexibility as camera counts and bitrates increase. Available through Security Wholesalers, the DS-A83024S is particularly well suited to large installations where capacity, redundancy, serviceability and surveillance-specific storage management are all critical.

Buyer Decision Tips

Key Features & Technical Specifications

Product Type	24-bay single-controller Hybrid SAN surveillance storage system.
Model	DS-A83024S.
Controller Architecture	Single-controller structure.
Processor	Dual 64-bit multi-core processors.
Cache	16 GB standard, expandable to 384 GB.
HDD Bays	24.
Drive Interface	SATA.
Supported HDD Capacities	1 TB, 2 TB, 3 TB, 4 TB, 6 TB, 8 TB, 10 TB, 12 TB, 14 TB and 16 TB enterprise hard drives.
Hot-Swap HDD Support	Yes.
RAID Support	RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 3, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10 and RAID 50.
Additional Storage Modes	JBOD and hot spare.
Storage Protocols	iSCSI, RTSP, ONVIF and PSIA.
Direct Streaming Performance	Up to 1024 channels using the stated 2 Mbps video plus picture reference stream.
Data Network Interfaces	4 × 1000 Mbps Ethernet interfaces.
Network Expansion	Expandable to 8 × Gigabit Ethernet or 2 × 10 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces.
Management Network Interface	1 × 1000 Mbps Ethernet interface.
MiniSAS Interfaces	3.
USB	2 × USB 3.0 and 1 × USB 2.0.
COM Interface	1.
Disk Management	Disk inspection, alarm and repair functions.
Logical Volume Management	iSCSI volume and video volume management.
Recording Modes	Scheduled recording, manual recording and alarm recording.
Video Protection	Key-video locking, N+1 service protection, ANR, video-loss detection and alarm.
Search Functions	Search by time and event.
Download Functions	Quick download, batch download, download by segment and merged download.
Management	Web-based GUI, serial-port CLI and centralised multi-device management.
Alarm Methods	Sound, light, email, message and web-page notification.
Power Supply	Redundant 800 W power-supply design.
Maximum Working Consumption	Up to 700 W with HDDs installed.
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C.

Ideal Use Cases

Choosing the Right Model

• Choose the DS-A83024S if: You need a 24-bay surveillance storage platform with hot-swap drives, conventional RAID options and Hybrid SAN direct-streaming capability.
• Choose a smaller NVR if: The project has a modest camera count and does not require enterprise storage density, storage expansion or dedicated SAN architecture.
• Consider higher-speed network expansion if: Aggregate recording, playback and retrieval traffic is likely to exceed the practical capacity of the standard four Gigabit data interfaces.
• Plan RAID before ordering drives if: Your required usable capacity has been calculated only from the raw total of 24 drives, because RAID and hot-spare configuration can significantly reduce usable storage.

FAQs

1. How many hard drives does the Hikvision DS-A83024S support?
   The Hikvision DS-A83024S provides 24 hot-swappable SATA hard-drive bays for enterprise storage drives. Supported capacities listed in the current datasheet range from 1 TB through 16 TB per drive, allowing the system to be configured for substantial surveillance retention requirements. Actual usable capacity depends on the selected drive sizes, RAID level and any hot-spare allocation.
2. Which RAID levels are supported by the DS-A83024S?
   The DS-A83024S supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 3, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10 and RAID 50, together with JBOD and hot-spare configurations. This gives system designers flexibility to balance usable capacity, performance and fault tolerance according to the surveillance project. The appropriate RAID level should be selected around the required redundancy and retention objectives rather than raw capacity alone.
3. How many camera streams can the DS-A83024S handle?
   In direct streaming mode, Hikvision specifies support for up to 1024 channels when calculated using 2 Mbps video plus picture streams. This figure is a platform performance specification rather than a guarantee for every real-world deployment. Actual system sizing should account for camera bitrate, resolution, frame rate, recording mode, network design, RAID configuration and playback or download activity.
4. What network interfaces does the DS-A83024S provide?
   The DS-A83024S provides four 1000 Mbps data Ethernet interfaces plus a separate 1000 Mbps management Ethernet interface. Hikvision also lists expansion capability to either eight Gigabit Ethernet interfaces or two 10 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces. Three MiniSAS interfaces are provided for storage expansion, together with USB and serial interfaces for service and management functions.
5. Does the DS-A83024S support direct camera recording without a separate recording server?
   Yes. Hikvision Hybrid SAN systems support Direct Streaming Mode, allowing compatible video and picture streams to be stored directly from cameras without requiring a separate recording server in the data path. The platform also supports iSCSI-based storage. For Security Wholesalers projects, the final architecture should still be sized around camera count, bitrate, retention period, redundancy and network throughput.
6. What power and operating conditions apply to the DS-A83024S?
   The DS-A83024S uses a redundant 800 W power-supply design and Hikvision lists working power consumption of up to 700 W with hard drives installed. The specified operating temperature range is 0°C to 40°C. Because this is enterprise storage equipment intended for rack or equipment-room deployment, cooling, airflow, power redundancy and rack loading should be planned as part of the installation.

Additional Information

• Hikvision DS-A83024S 24 Slot Single Controller Storage Datasheet