12 Channel Qnap Viostor Pro Network Video Recorder

Specifications

High Performance Network Surveillance System

VioStor Pro Series NVR is the world’s first Linux-based network video recorder which supports high-definition local display for PC-less network surveillance. The members include 2-drive VS-2012 Pro/2008 Pro/2004 Pro, 4-drive desktop VS-4016 Pro/4012 Pro/4008 Pro and rack mount VS-4016U-RP Pro/4012U-RP Pro/4008U-RP Pro, and 6-drive VS-6020 Pro/6016 Pro/6012 Pro. VioStor NVR supports multi-channel H.264, MPEG-4, M-JPEG, and MxPEG recording. It works well with over 800 IP cameras and video servers from AXIS, ACTi, A-MTK, Arecont Vision, AVTECH, Brickcom, Canon, Cisco, CNB, DIGITUS, D-Link, EDIMAX, ELMO, EtroVision, GANZ, Hikvision, iPUX, IPX, IQeye, LevelOne, Linksys, Messoa, MOBOTIX, NAKAYO, Panasonic BB/ BL/ i-Pro, SANYO, SHANY, SONY, TOA, TOSHIBA, TRENDnet, Videosec, VIOSECURE, VIVOTEK, and Y-CAM.

VioStor Pro Series NVR supports quick configuration, monitoring, and video playback by local display via a built-in VGA connector. It is capable of megapixel recording (up to 8 megapixels) and diversified recording modes such as scheduled recording, alarm recording by multiple events, pre-alarm, and post-alarm recordings. The NVR also offers multi-server monitoring to monitor up to 120 channels from multiple QNAP NVR servers without installing any other software, Intelligent Video Analytics (IVA) for faster video retrieval, and various event handling options for different kinds of events. Other class-leading server features of VioStor NVR include advanced data protection by RAID configurations, online RAID capacity expansion, online RAID level migration, dual Giga LAN ports for network failover, load-balancing, and multi-IP setting, etc. VioStor NVR is an excellent option for central monitoring and recording of numerous network cameras in a large-scale surveillance system.

Complete Recording Functions

• High quality H.264, MPEG-4, M-JPEG, and MxPEG recording
• Continuous/manual/schedule recording
• Alarm recording/alarm recording schedule
• High performance megapixel recording
• Audio recording (depending on the IP camera models)

Powerful Surveillance Features

• PC-less network surveillance by high-definition local display
• Multi-server monitoring (up to 120 channels)
• Diversified monitoring modes
• Smart control of PTZ cameras and auto cruising
• Multi-view playback from multiple NVR servers
• Video search by date and time, timeline, event, and Intelligent

Video Analytics (motion detection, foreign object, missing object, out of focus, and camera occlusion)

• Advanced event management
• Scheduled remote replication
• Digital watermarking

Easy Configuration and Management

• Trouble-free installation
• System management by local display and web-based user interface
• Smart search of IP cameras for quick settings

High Reliability and Smart Features

• Dual core Intel® Atom processor and 1GB memory
• Linux-embedded system, low power consumption
• Advanced RAID with hot-swap design
• UPS support for 24/7 service
• Automatic system startup after power recovery
• Dual Gigabit LAN ports for failover, load-balancing, or multi-IP setting
• Large storage capacity for long-term recording
• Convenient video backup to external USB storage by one-touch-auto-video-backup button

PC-less Network Surveillance by HD Local Display via VGA Connector

Diversified Monitoring Modes
1/4/6/8/9/10/12-channel display mode
Sequential display mode
High Resolution Local Display
VioStor NVR supports widescreen VGA monitor or TV of different resolutions, up to 1920 x 1080.
Convenient Control of PTZ and Speed Dome Cameras
You can adjust the PTZ cameras directly and view the preset positions of the IP cameras on the local display interface of VioStor NVR.
Digital Zoom
You can zoom in or zoom out the video image on the monitoring and playback interfaces.
On-screen Event Alert
When an event occurs, an alert icon will be shown instantly on local monitoring page. You can click the icon to view the alert details.

Video Search
VioStor NVR supports convenient video search by date and time on the local playback interface.
Local Video Playback on VGA Monitor or TV
VioStor NVR supports video playback on a VGA monitor or TV.
Intuitive Local Display Interface
All quick configurations, monitoring, and playback can be managed by the local display via a USB mouse, a USB keyboard, and a monitor connected to VioStor NVR via the VGA connector.
Quick System Setup
You can set up VioStor NVR in simple steps on the local display interface.

Real-time Remote Monitoring

Multi-Server Monitoring
You can connect to one VioStor NVR and monitor up to 120 channels from other VioStor NVR servers over LAN or WAN by an IE browser.

Diversified Remote Monitoring Modes
1/4/6/8/9/10/12/16/20/25/36/42-channel display mode
Sequential display mode
Exclusive Picture-in-Picture mode
Dual display mode
Drag and Drop Functionon Monitoring
VioStor NVR supports drag and drop function to change the display order of the monitoring channels.
Instant Event Notification
When alarm recording is enabled and an event occurs, an alarm icon is shown instantly on the monitoring page. You can click the icon to view the alert details.
Smart Control of PTZ and Speed Dome Cameras
You can adjust the PTZ cameras directly by the web user interface of VioStor NVR.
Preset Position Control and Auto Cruising
You can view the preset positions of an IP camera by clicking the corresponding number buttons on the monitoring page. You can also choose the preset positions and configure the time interval on the PTZ cameras for periodic monitoring.
Digital Zoom
You can zoom in or zoom out the video image on the monitoring and playback interfaces.
E-map
VioStor NVR provides E-map function for users to upload the pictures of the monitoring locations.

Remote Video Playback

Multi-view Playback
You can use the multi-view playback feature to divide a video equally into multiple sessions for playback in a multi-view window, or play the videos of multiple IP cameras in the multi-view windows simultaneously.
Digital Watermarking
VisoStor NVR supports digital watermarking to protect the exported videos and snapshots from unauthorized modification. You can use the Watermark Proof utility to verify whether or not the videos and snapshots are original.
Video Search by Date and Time, Timeline, Event, Intelligent Video Analytics (IVA)
VVioStor NVR supports quick video search by date and time, timeline, event, and intelligent video analytics (IVA), including motion detection, foreign object, missing object, out of focus, and camera occlusion.

Complete Recording Functions

All-in-one Recording Functions

• High quality H.264, MPEG-4, M-JPEG, and MxPEG recording (depending on the camera models)
• Continuous/manual/scheduled recording
• Alarm recording/multiple alarm recording schedules
• Up to 30fps at D1 or VGA for each camera
• High performance megapixel recording
• Audio recording (depending on the camera models)

Event Management

VioStor NVR supports various event handling options for different kinds of events.
Events: Motion detection, alarm input, connection failure, recording failure, and user-defined event.
Actions: Video recording, email alert, SMS alert, buzzer, PTZ camera control, alarm output, and user-defined action.

Convenient Backup Solution

Scheduled Remote Replication
VioStore NVR supports scheduled remote replication for secure data backup to a remote QNAP NAS on the local network.
One-Touch-Auto-Video-Backup
You can configure the one-touch-auto-video-backup button on the front of the NVR to copy the data from the NVR to an external storage device when the button is pressed.

Security Control

Authority Management
You can create multiple users on VioStor NVR. The users created on the NVR can be assigned to different user groups (administrator/system manager/user) with different rights of monitoring, playback, PTZ control, and audio monitoring.
Auto Logoff
VioStor NVR supports scheduled remote replication for secure data backup to a remote QNAP NAS on the local network. VioStor NVR provides detailed event logs of system warning, hard disk error, network disconnection, UPS status, and users' networking services and recordings access record.
On-line User List
You can also view the record of users currently logged on and previously logged on to the VioStor NVR.
Host Access Control
You can specify the host or IP connections to be allowed and denied to access the NVR.
Detailed Event Logs
VioStor NVR provides detailed event logs of system warning, hard disk error, network disconnection, UPS status, and users network services and recordings access record.

Network Service

Dual Gigabit Lan Ports
Failover - This mode allows VioStore NVR to sustain the failure of one network port to provide continuous services.
Load-balancing - This mode provides bandwidth aggregation to boost the file transfer speed (works with managed Ethernet switch with 802.3and configured).
Multi-IP Setting - Two IP settings can be configured on the NVR to allow network access from two different subnets.
Built-in DDNS Service & NTP Server
VioStore NVR supports dynamic DNS (DDNS). You can register a unique domain name from DDNS service provider and assign it to your NVR. The NTP serve feature allows the connected IP cameras to synchronize their date and time settings with the NVR.

High Reliability and Smart Features

Advanced RAID Management with Hot-swap Design
The RAID configuration available depend on the product models and he number of hard disk drives installed.
Online RAID Capacity Expansion and Online RAID Level Migration
Online RAID Capacity Expansion - The storage capacity of a RAID configuration can be expanded by replacing the hard drives with larger ones. All the data will be kept and seamlessly moved to the newly installed hard drives. This is no need to turn off the server during the process.
Online RAID Level Migration - You can upgrade the disk configuration to higher RAID level with the data retained without turning off the server.
S.M.A.R.T. & Advanced HDD Health Scanning (HHS)
Automatic System Startup after Power Recovery
UPS Support for 24/7 Service
DOM Architecture with Embedded Fail-safe Dual OS for
Enhanced Reliability

Excellent Hardware Design

Dual-core Intel Atom Processor and 1GB Memory
Linux-embedded System with Low Power Consumption
VioStore NVR is a Linux-embedded system which is more power-saving and less vulnerable to virus attack compared to PC-based surveillance solutions.

Hardware Specifications

System

• CPU: Dual-core Intel Atom processor
• Memory: 1GB RAM, 512MB Flash (DOM)

Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

• Supported HDD: 3.5-inch SATA/2.5-inch SATA/SSD*
• The standard system is shipped without HDD
• HDD Tray: Hot-swappable and lockable tray

Network

• LAN: Gigabit RJ-45 Ethernet port x 2

USB

• USB 2.0 Port: Supports pen drive, USB mouse, USB keyboard, USB speaker, and USB UPS etc.

VGA

• VGA Connector: 1 (for local display)
• Suggested Video Output Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)

Buttons

• Power button, one-touch-auto-video-backup button, and reset button

LCD Panel

• Mono-LCD display with backlight, enter button, and select button for configuration

Dimensions and Weight

• The dimensions and weight may be different depending on the NVR models. Please refer to the VioStor Pro Series Comparison Chart.

Operation Environment

• Temperature: 0.40C/32.104F
• Humidity: 0.95% R.H.

Security Design

• K-lock security slot for theft prevention

Software Specifications

Recording
Video Compression: H.264/MPEG-4/M-JPEG/MxPEG (depending on the camera models)
Recording Mode:
- Continuous/manual/schedule recording
- Alarm recording/multiple alarm recording schedules
Buffer Storage for Alarm Images (before and after Events):
- Pre-recording: Up to 300 sec
- Post-recording: Up to 300 sec
Recording Performance: Up to 30fps at D1 or VGA for each camera
* Real performance may vary in different environment
Megapixel Recording: Supports megapixel cameras
Recording Settings: Video compression, resolution, frame rate, quality, audio recording
File format: AVI (QNAP codec is required for playback)
Local Display
Display Mode: 1/4/6/8/9/10/12-channel display mode(*1), sequential display mode
Advanced Monitoring Features: Full screen display, event notification, PTZ control, digital zoom
Local Playback: Single view playback from local NVR
Search Mode: By date & time
Playback Control: Play, pause, stop, reverse play, next/previous video file, different speed control
Advanced Playback Features: Full screen display, digital zoom
Remote Monitoring (by IE Browser)
Display Mode: 1/4/6/8/9/10/12/16/20/25/36/42-channel display, Picture-in-Picture mode, sequential mode, dual display mode
Multi-server Monitoring: Up to 120-channel monitoring from multiple VioStor NVR servers
Advanced Monitoring Features: Full screen display, video snapshot, manual recording, event notification, PTZ control, digital zoom
E-map: Upload E-map (JPEG)
Remote Playback
Playback Channel: Maximum 4-view playback from multiple NVR servers simultaneously
Search Mode: By date and time, timeline, event, and intelligent video analytics (IVA)
Intelligent Video Analytics (IVA): Motion detection, foreign object, missing object, out of focus, and camera occlusion
Playback Control: Play, pause, stop, reverse play, next/ previous frame, next/previous video file, different speed control
Advanced Playback Features: Full screen display, video snapshot, digital zoom, digital watermarking
Export: Convert multiple recording files to one AVI file
Download: Download recordings via the web-based interface
Event Management
Advanced Event Management: Supports various handling options for different kinds of events.
- Events: Motion detection, alarm input, connection failure, recording failure, and user-defined event
- Actions: Video recording, email alert, SMS alert, buzzer, PTZ camera control, alarm output, and user-defined action
Backup
Scheduled Remote Replication: Scheduled video data backup to a QNAP NAS on the local network
Video Backup to External USB Storage by
One-Touch-Auto-Video-Backup Button: Instant video backup to an external storage by the one-touch-auto-video-backup button
Security Control
Authority Management: Multiple accounts creation with different rights of monitoring, playback, PTZ control, and audio monitoring
Host Access Control: Control of allowed and denied access to the NVR
Auto Logoff: Automatic user logoff from idling configuration pages
Event Logs: Detailed event logs
On-line Users List: Logon status of active users and logon history
Digital Watermarking: Verify whether or not the videos and snapshots are original Reliability
Operation System: Linux-embedded system
Disk Management:
- Single disk, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 5+ hot spare, RAID 6, RAID 6+ hot spare, and JBOD/Linear(*1)
- Online RAID capacity expansion, online RAID level migration
- HDD S.M.A.R.T., bad blocks scan
UPS: APC/CyberPower/MGE (USB UPS)
Automatic System Startup after Power Recovery Network Services
Support: HTTP, TCP/IP, SMTP, DHCP, static IP, DNS, DDNS, FTP, NTP, UPnP, failover, load-balancing, multi-IP setting
Dual Gigabit LAN: Failover, load-balancing, multi-IP setting
Services: Web File Manager, FTP, SMB/CIFS LCD Panel (*1)
PC-less first time setup and RAID configuration
Check or configure the IP settings, physical disk info, volume info, system info, shut down or reboot the NVR etc. Language Support
Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, French, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Turkish Client PC Requirements
Operation System: Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, XP
Web Browser: Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
Network Interface: 10/100/1000 Mbps
Display Resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels or above Utilities
QNAP Finder: A tool for discovery and quick setup of VioStor NVR
VioStor Player: A tool to play the recording files of VioStor NVR on Windows PC
Watermark Proof: A tool to verify if the exported videos and snapshots of VioStor NVR are original
VSMobile: An application for Windows PDA phone users to monitor the IP cameras connected to VioStor NVR

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