Product Overview
Integrators and system designers working with large-scale HikCentral deployments rely on per-channel storage licensing to scale video management in a controlled, cost-effective way. The HikCentral Video Storage Base 1CH (PSTOR-VIDEOSTORAGE-BASE-1CH) is a software license that adds 1 channel of video storage capability to an existing HikCentral platform installation. Designed for professional security environments where storage capacity must grow alongside camera counts, this license allows administrators to expand their system without replacing hardware or rearchitecting their setup. Featuring a modular licensing structure, it integrates directly into the HikCentral management interface, maintaining centralised oversight across all connected devices. It is well suited to corporate campuses, transport networks, government facilities, and multi-site deployments where storage allocation needs to be tracked and expanded channel by channel. Note that a HikCentral Base License must already be in place before this storage license can be activated.
Key Capabilities
Per-Channel Storage Expansion
Adds 1 channel of video storage capacity to the HikCentral platform. This allows integrators to scale storage allocations incrementally, matching license spend precisely to the number of cameras being managed rather than purchasing capacity in bulk.
HikCentral Platform Integration
Designed to operate within the HikCentral VMS ecosystem, this license activates within the existing management interface. There is no separate software installation required, keeping system administration streamlined across large or distributed deployments.
Scalable Licensing Architecture
Multiple instances of this license can be added to the same HikCentral base installation, allowing storage coverage to grow as camera counts increase. This suits organisations that add cameras in stages and need to control their VMS expenditure over time.
Enterprise Deployment Support
Suited to complex environments such as corporate campuses, transport hubs, and government sites where storage must be formally allocated, audited, and managed. The HikCentral platform provides the centralised control layer for these requirements.
Best For
- Staged Camera Rollouts: Organisations adding cameras in phases can purchase storage licenses incrementally, keeping VMS costs aligned with actual deployment rather than committing to large license blocks upfront.
- Enterprise and Government Sites: Large facilities requiring formal storage allocation and centralised management through HikCentral benefit from the per-channel licensing model this product provides.
- Existing HikCentral Installations: Sites that already have a HikCentral Base License in place and need to extend their video storage capacity without changing their platform or hardware infrastructure.
Why Choose the PSTOR-VIDEOSTORAGE-BASE-1CH
The PSTOR-VIDEOSTORAGE-BASE-1CH gives HikCentral administrators a straightforward mechanism to extend video storage capacity by exactly 1 channel at a time. Unlike block license purchases that force organisations to overspend on unused capacity, this per-channel model lets system designers match license costs directly to camera counts at each stage of a project. It operates natively within the HikCentral platform, requiring no additional software layers or third-party integrations, which reduces administrative overhead in complex deployments. For integrators managing government, transport, or corporate contracts where storage allocation must be documented and controlled, this licensing structure provides the granularity needed. Available through Security Wholesalers, the PSTOR-VIDEOSTORAGE-BASE-1CH is a practical addition to any HikCentral installation that is growing beyond its original storage license count.
Buyer Decision Tips
Base License Requirement: This license cannot be activated without an existing HikCentral Base License already in place on the server. Before purchasing the PSTOR-VIDEOSTORAGE-BASE-1CH, confirm that your HikCentral base installation is active. If you are starting a new deployment, you will need to acquire the appropriate base license first. See the link in the Additional Information section below for a compatible base license option.
Channel Count Planning: Each instance of this license covers 1 camera channel of video storage. For a site with 16 cameras requiring storage management under HikCentral, you would need 16 units of this license. Plan your total channel count before ordering to avoid gaps in storage coverage during commissioning.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Product Name |
HikCentral Video Storage Base 1CH |
| SKU |
PSTOR-VIDEOSTORAGE-BASE-1CH |
| Alternate Part Number |
HIK-CTRL-PSTOR-V |
| License Type |
Software license |
| Channel Coverage |
1 channel |
| Platform |
HikCentral |
| License Category |
Video Storage |
| Prerequisite |
HikCentral Base License required prior to activation |
| Scalability |
Multiple licenses can be added to a single HikCentral installation |
| Deployment Type |
Enterprise VMS |
| Brand |
Hikvision |
Ideal Use Cases
Corporate Campuses
Large office environments with multiple buildings and growing camera counts can add storage licenses incrementally as new areas are brought under HikCentral management, avoiding upfront over-licensing.
Transport Networks
Rail stations, bus depots, and transport hubs with high camera densities require structured storage allocation. The per-channel licensing model supports formal capacity planning across multiple sites managed through a central HikCentral server.
Government Facilities
Government sites often require documented storage allocation per camera for compliance purposes. This 1-channel license provides the granularity needed to formally account for storage capacity against each monitored point.
Phased Security Rollouts
Projects where cameras are installed in stages benefit from per-channel licensing. Integrators can purchase PSTOR-VIDEOSTORAGE-BASE-1CH units as each phase completes, keeping license expenditure matched to physical deployment progress.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You have an active HikCentral Base License installed and need to add video storage capacity on a per-channel basis, particularly for large or staged deployments where precise license control is required.
- Choose a different model if: You have not yet set up a HikCentral Base License. This storage add-on cannot activate without a base license already in place. Start with the appropriate base license for your server configuration before purchasing this channel license.
FAQs
- What does the PSTOR-VIDEOSTORAGE-BASE-1CH actually license?
This license adds 1 channel of video storage capability to an existing HikCentral platform installation. It expands how many camera channels the HikCentral system can manage for storage purposes, allowing administrators to increase storage coverage incrementally as camera counts grow.
- Can I activate this license on a fresh HikCentral installation with no base license?
No. A HikCentral Base License must already be active on the server before this storage license can be applied. Attempting to activate PSTOR-VIDEOSTORAGE-BASE-1CH without a base license in place will prevent the activation from completing. Purchase and activate your base license first.
- How many of these licenses do I need for a 32-camera site?
Each unit of PSTOR-VIDEOSTORAGE-BASE-1CH covers 1 camera channel of video storage. For a 32-camera installation where all cameras are to be managed under HikCentral storage, you would require 32 units of this license. Plan your channel count in advance to ensure full coverage from day one.
- Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
The product data does not specify a subscription term, and this license is listed as a base storage module within the HikCentral platform. Contact Security Wholesalers directly to confirm the licensing term and any renewal requirements applicable to your deployment before purchasing.
- Can I add more storage licenses to the same server later?
Yes. The HikCentral platform supports a scalable licensing architecture, meaning additional PSTOR-VIDEOSTORAGE-BASE-1CH licenses can be added to the same installation over time. This makes it practical for organisations that are growing their camera infrastructure in stages rather than deploying all cameras at once.
- Does this license also cover analytics or AI features within HikCentral?
No. The PSTOR-VIDEOSTORAGE-BASE-1CH is specifically a video storage license. Analytics, AI processing, and other advanced HikCentral features are governed by separate license modules. If your deployment requires analytics capabilities alongside video storage, additional licenses specific to those functions will need to be sourced separately.
Additional Information
