Product Overview
The Uniview NVR516-128E-R 128ch NVR with RAID, Redundant PSU, Hot Swap, HDMI/VGA and Ultra 265 is a high-capacity 3U Prime Series network video recorder designed for large-scale professional CCTV systems. It supports up to 128 IP camera channels, Ultra 265, H.265 and H.264 video formats, and recording resolutions up to 32MP for demanding surveillance environments. With 16 SATA hard drive bays, hot swap support, RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 storage options, redundant storage, ANR technology and redundant power supply support, it is built for reliable long-term video storage. The NVR516-128E-R also provides 2 HDMI and 2 VGA outputs, HDMI1 output up to 8K, independent display operation, 640Mbps incoming and outgoing bandwidth, 16 alarm inputs, 10 alarm outputs and two Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, making it a powerful recorder for enterprise, commercial, logistics, education, retail and multi-site security projects.
Key Capabilities
128-Channel Recording
Supports up to 128 IP camera inputs for large commercial and enterprise CCTV systems.
16 SATA HDD Bays
Provides 16 SATA interfaces with hot swap support for high-capacity surveillance storage.
RAID Storage Protection
Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 storage schemes for configurable recording resilience.
Redundant PSU Support
Redundant power supply support helps improve reliability in critical recording environments.
8K HDMI Output
HDMI1 supports up to 8K output, with HDMI2 supporting up to 4K output for high-resolution monitoring.
Ultra 265 Efficiency
Ultra 265, H.265 and H.264 support helps optimise storage and bandwidth across large camera systems.
Best For
- Large Commercial CCTV Systems: Suitable for sites requiring up to 128 IP camera channels and enterprise-grade recording capacity.
- Warehouses and Logistics: 16 HDD bays, high bandwidth and RAID support suit large facilities with many cameras and long recording retention needs.
- Retail and Shopping Centres: Multi-channel recording, smart search and high-resolution output support central monitoring across many areas.
- Education and Campus Security: 128-channel input, redundant power and alarm integration suit schools, universities and multi-building sites.
- Critical Recording Environments: RAID, hot swap, redundant storage, ANR and redundant PSU support help improve recording reliability.
Why Choose the NVR516-128E-R
Choose the Uniview NVR516-128E-R when the installation needs a high-capacity 128-channel recorder with enterprise-level storage, display and reliability features. Its 16 SATA bays, hot swap support, RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 storage schemes, redundant storage and redundant power supply support make it suitable for large systems where uptime and recording retention matter. With 640Mbps incoming bandwidth, 640Mbps outgoing bandwidth, up to 32MP recording, dual HDMI, dual VGA, 8K HDMI output, alarm I/O and smart search capabilities, it supports complex CCTV deployments with high camera counts. This model, supplied by Security Wholesalers, is a strong Uniview NVR option for commercial and enterprise sites needing scalable storage, high-resolution camera support and reliable centralised recording.
Buyer Decision Tips
Buyer Tip: Choose this model when you need a 128-channel Uniview NVR with 16 HDD bays, RAID, hot swap, redundant PSU support, 8K HDMI output and high recording bandwidth.
Buyer Tip: Confirm camera count, recording resolution, retention period, RAID level, HDD sizing, monitor outputs, alarm integration and rack space before installation.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Product Type | 128-channel 3U network video recorder. |
| Model | NVR516-128E-R. |
| Brand | Uniview / UNV. |
| Series | Prime Series, NVR516-E-R Series. |
| IP Video Input | 128 channels. |
| Video Formats | Ultra 265, H.265 and H.264. |
| Recording Resolution | 32MP, 16MP, 12MP, 8MP, 6MP, 5MP, 4MP, 3MP, 1080p, 960p, 720p, D1, 2CIF and CIF. |
| Incoming Bandwidth | 640Mbps. |
| Outgoing Bandwidth | 640Mbps. |
| Remote Users | 128. |
| Decoding Format | Ultra 265, H.265 and H.264. |
| H.265 Decoding Capability | Up to 3 x 32MP@30, 6 x 16MP@30, 8 x 12MP@30, 12 x 4K@30, 19 x 5MP@30, 24 x 4MP@30, 32 x 3MP@30, 48 x 1080p@30, 96 x 720p@30 or 128 x D1. |
| H.264 Decoding Capability | Up to 2 x 32MP@30, 4 x 16MP@30, 6 x 12MP@30, 9 x 4K@30, 14 x 5MP@30, 18 x 4MP@30, 24 x 3MP@30, 36 x 1080p@30, 72 x 720p@30 or 128 x D1. |
| HDMI Output | 2 channels; HDMI1 up to 8K (7680 x 4320) at 30Hz, HDMI2 up to 4K (3840 x 2160) at 60Hz. |
| VGA Output | 2 channels, up to 1920 x 1080 at 60Hz. |
| Display Mode | VGA1 and HDMI1 simultaneous output, VGA2 and HDMI2 simultaneous output, with independent output support. |
| Live View Display | 1, 4, 6, 8, 9, 16, 25, 36 or 64-window display. |
| Corridor Mode Screen | 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 16 or 32-window display. |
| Synchronous Local Playback | 16 channels. |
| Hard Drive Bays | 16 SATA interfaces. |
| HDD Capacity | Up to 24TB per HDD, subject to operating temperature and hard disk size. |
| Hot Swap | Supported. |
| RAID Support | RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. |
| Disk Group | Supported. |
| Redundant Storage | Supported. |
| ANR | Supported to enhance storage reliability when the network is disconnected. |
| N+1 Hot Spare | Supported. |
| Network Interfaces | 2 x RJ45 10M/100M/1000M self-adaptive Ethernet interfaces. |
| Protocols | TCP/IP, P2P, UPnP, NTP, DHCP, PPPoE, HTTP, HTTPS, DNS, DDNS, SNMP, SMTP, NFS, RTSP, 802.1x, IPv6 and IPv4. |
| Camera Compatibility | Supports mainstream ONVIF-conformant cameras and RTSP protocols. |
| Audio Input | 1 x RCA audio input. |
| Audio Output | 2 x RCA audio outputs. |
| Two-Way Audio | 1 channel using the audio input and output. |
| Audio Compression | G.711A and G.711U. |
| Smart by IPC | Face detection, vehicle detection, LPR, temperature detection, SIP, UMD, video metadata and traffic monitoring by compatible cameras. |
| VCA Search | Motor vehicle search, non-motor vehicle search, human body search, general search, people counting report and heat map. |
| General Alarm | Defocus detection, scene change detection, object left behind, object removed, auto tracking, motion detection, tampering, human body detection, video loss, alarm input and audio detection. |
| Alert Alarm | IP conflict, network disconnected, disk offline, disk abnormal, illegal access, hard disk space low, hard disk full and recording/snapshot abnormal. |
| Alarm Input | 16 channels. |
| Alarm Output | 10 channels. |
| USB | Front panel: 2 x USB 2.0; rear panel: 2 x USB 3.0. |
| Serial Interfaces | 1 x RS485 and 1 x RS232. |
| Power Output | 12V output supported. |
| Power Supply | AC 100V to 240V. |
| Redundant Power Supply | Supported. |
| Power Switch | Supported. |
| Power Consumption Without HDD | ≤ 50W. |
| Rack Height | 3U. |
| Dimensions | 482mm x 533mm x 131mm. |
| Weight Without HDD | ≤ 6.5kg. |
| Operating Environment | -10°C to 55°C, humidity ≤ 90% RH non-condensing. |
| Certification | CE, FCC, UL, RoHS and WEEE. |
Ideal Use Cases
Enterprise CCTV Systems
Use for large deployments requiring up to 128 IP cameras, central recording and high storage capacity.
Warehouses and Logistics
Ideal for sites with many cameras across loading docks, aisles, yards, gates and storage zones.
Retail Centres
Suitable for high-camera-count recording across entrances, shops, car parks, corridors and back-of-house areas.
Education and Campuses
Supports multi-building systems where central recording, playback and storage resilience are important.
Critical Recording Sites
RAID, hot swap, redundant storage and redundant PSU support suit environments where recording reliability matters.
Security Control Rooms
Dual HDMI, dual VGA and high-resolution output support local monitoring with multiple display layouts.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You need a 128-channel 3U Uniview NVR with 16 SATA bays, RAID, hot swap, redundant PSU support, 32MP recording support and high bandwidth.
- Choose a smaller NVR if: The site has fewer cameras, lower retention needs or does not require 16 hard drive bays and RAID storage schemes.
- Choose this over an 8-bay NVR if: The system needs longer recording retention, higher storage capacity or stronger disk management options.
- Check display requirements: This model supports 2 HDMI and 2 VGA outputs, with HDMI1 up to 8K and HDMI2 up to 4K.
- Check storage design: Confirm HDD model, HDD capacity, RAID level, retention target and operating temperature before finalising the recorder configuration.
FAQs
- How many cameras does the Uniview NVR516-128E-R support?
The Uniview NVR516-128E-R supports up to 128 IP camera channels. This makes it suitable for larger CCTV systems across commercial buildings, warehouses, campuses, retail centres and other high-camera-count environments. - How many hard drives can it take?
The NVR includes 16 SATA hard drive interfaces and supports hot swap operation. Each bay can support high-capacity surveillance hard drives, with the final storage design depending on drive selection, RAID level, recording resolution and retention requirements. - Does the NVR516-128E-R support RAID?
Yes. The recorder supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. This gives installers flexibility to balance storage capacity, redundancy and performance depending on the surveillance project’s recording requirements. - Does it support redundant power supply?
Yes. The NVR516-128E-R supports redundant power supply operation. This helps improve reliability for critical security systems where recording continuity is important. - What monitor outputs are available?
The recorder provides 2 HDMI outputs and 2 VGA outputs. HDMI1 supports up to 8K output, HDMI2 supports up to 4K output, and the paired HDMI/VGA outputs support independent display operation for flexible control room monitoring. - What recording resolutions are supported?
The NVR supports recording resolutions up to 32MP, including 16MP, 12MP, 8MP, 6MP, 5MP, 4MP, 3MP, 1080p and lower resolutions. This makes it suitable for mixed camera systems using different image resolutions. - Does it work with non-Uniview cameras?
The NVR supports mainstream ONVIF-conformant cameras and RTSP protocols. Compatibility should still be checked before deployment, especially for advanced analytics, audio, alarm, metadata or third-party camera-specific functions. - What should I check before buying the NVR516-128E-R?
Before buying, confirm camera count, incoming bandwidth, recording resolution, retention period, HDD capacity, RAID design, rack space, UPS power, monitor outputs, alarm integration and network design. Security Wholesalers can supply this Uniview NVR for compatible large-scale CCTV systems.
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