The ultimate most user-friendly and cost-effective high-capacity 256-channel NVR on the market. With 256 IP camera channels and robust features, this NVR offers a comprehensive solution to meet your surveillance needs with ease and efficiency.

256-Channel IP Recording: Elevate your video surveillance system to new heights. With 64 IP channels, you can view and record a multitude of cameras at higher bandwidths.

Install Up to 16 high-capacity Surveillance-grade Hard Drives: Featuring 16 hard drive bays, this system offers ample space to record up to a massive 18TB per hard drive bay. That's a total of 288 terabytes!

Multi-Monitor Support: With four HDMI outputs including 4K HDMI out, you can distribute 256 channels across four different monitors for an unparalleled surveillance monitoring experience.  

Customize Your NVR with Inputs/Outputs: With 16 alarm inputs and 4 alarm outputs, you can create a highly customized surveillance system tailored to your specific needs. Additionally, one audio input and one audio output connection keep you informed and connected with audio monitoring and communication capabilities.

Supports Hotswapping: RAID 0,1,4, 5, 6, 10. Swap out hard drives without the need to power down the machine, meaning no video loss and seamless video. 

Mount Your NVR to Any Standard Server Rack: This NVR is designed for mounting on any standard server rack, helping you save space and maintain an organized workstation. Rack ears and hardware are included, so no additional equipment is necessary.

NVR-316256-AI connections:

• Audio Out: Audio output enables external speakers for audio monitoring purposes.
• RS232: A standard RJ45 serial communication port that can be used for diagnostics and firmware upgrading.
• 4 x HDMI Out High-definition video output, enabling users to connect multiple monitors or displays for simultaneous viewing of surveillance footage in crisp and clear resolution. (3 x 4K / 1 x 1080p OR 1 x 8K / 2 x 1080p)
• 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0 The USB 3.0 standard provides high-speed data transfer capabilities for connecting external storage devices, such as USB flash drives or external hard drives, for backup or additional storage purposes. (Additionally, there is a USB 2.0 port in the front of the unit for connecting a USB mouse)
• RS485 In/Out: Additional serial communication capabilities for connecting external devices such as PTZ keyboards.
• 16 x Alarm In / 4 x Alarm Out: These connections allow for integration with external alarm systems and sensors. The 16 alarm inputs can be connected to various sensors or detectors to trigger alarms based on specific events, while the 4 alarm outputs can be used to activate external devices or notifications in response to alarm triggers.
• e-SATA: Allows for additional storage expansion by connecting external SATA storage devices, such as external hard drives or RAID arrays, to increase storage capacity.
• AC100-240V Power: This input port is used to connect the NVR to the power supply (included in the box), providing the necessary power for operation.

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Recording Schedules

AIBASE video recorders offer flexible and customizable recording schedules that are incredibly easy to set up. You can set recording to times of the day, days of the week, motion detection, continuous 24/7 recording, and more. 

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AI Events Configuration

Building a custom security system with AI events that serve you is a breeze. Whether it’s setting an Active Deterrence schedule or drawing a perimeter for intrusion detection, our NVRs make it easy and straightforward.

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Local & Remote Viewing

Connect your video recorder to any HD TV or monitor for local viewing without connection to the internet. For remote viewing, connect your video recorder to the internet and add it to your AI Color mobile app or AI Color Video Management PC Software. Our apps and software are 100% free and available for download in the Help Center.