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The QNAP VS-5012 VioStor NVR is a Network Video Recorder which can simultaneously record video feeds from up to 12 IP cameras and store its data using up to 10TB of storage from 5 hot-swappable hard drive bays. With plenty of scope for expansion, additional QNAP NVR servers can be added to monitor up to 120 cameras.

Using an Internet Explorer web browser the QNAP VS-5012 VioStor NVR offers live monitoring, recording and playback for the connected IP cameras. The Linux based operating system is stable and reliable and is less prone to malware than a PC-based recording solution.

QNAP VS-5012 VioStor NVR - Key benefits:

• Easily expandable to monitor up to 120 IP cameras by adding additional QNAP NVR servers
• Protect recorded data from hard drive failure with advanced RAID configurations and easy backups to attached USB storage
• Energy efficient recording solution compared to a PC-based system
• Large range of support for IP cameras from major manufacturers
• Stable and reliable operation with a Linux operating system less prone to virus attacks

QNAP VS-5012 VioStor NVR - Key features:

• High performance recording gives support for up to 8 megapixel resolution cameras
• Recording in M-JPEG, MPEG-4, MxPEG and H.264 dependent on IP camera
• Continuous scheduled or manual recording modes of operation
• Alarm recording for motion detection and sensor triggers
• Up to 15 Individual recording schedules available for each camera
• Email and SMS notification of system errors and events
• Audio recording available dependent on camera and support
• Up to 10TB of storage capacity
• 5 hot-swappable drive bays allow hard disks to be replaced without down time
• Advanced RAID configurations can protect data in case of hard drive failure
• Online RAID capacity expansion and migration enable disks to be upgraded in size and RAID level while retaining system function and video recordings
• S.M.A.R.T. and advanced health warning can predict hard drive failure
• Dual Gigabit LAN for: failover; switching between network connections if disconnected, load-balancing; distributes data between dual network connections (requires managed switch), multi-IP; connect to two networks or workgroups with dual IP settings
• PC free installation with a LCD panel for setup and RAID configuration
• Live video monitor can display 1-42 cameras with sequence display, picture-in-picture and dual display
• Search recordings by intelligent video analytics including motion detection, foreign object, missing object, out of focus and camera occlusion
• Controls for PTZ movement, preset positions and configuration for auto cruising available within live video monitor
• Digital PTZ available during playback and recording
• Video snapshots can be taken during playback and recording
• Digital watermarks give enhanced security to ensure recordings are not modified
• Multi-channel playback allows up to four cameras to be viewed simultaneously
• Express playback divides a selected video into four equal parts for quick viewing in a quad display
• E-map uses a uploaded floor plan image to display camera locations for quick navigation
• Up to 32 user accounts with configurable levels of permission for playback and monitoring for each camera
• Online list of previously and currently connected users and IP addresses which have connected to the NVR
• Network connections can filtered by IP address
• Detailed event logs contain system warnings, network disconnections, hard drive errors, UPS status and accessed recordings
• Easy access to recorded data with an Internet Explorer web browser, network browser and FTP connection
• Support for dynamic DNS services enables remote access when the NVR is connected to an external dynamic IP address
• NTP server for connected cameras to synchronise time and date with the Network Video Recorder
• UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) support for continuous operation in power outages with safe shutdown in the event of a prolonged power cut
• One-touch back up button to external USB storage device
• QNAP finder software can locate and setup the NVR
• VioStor Player can play recordings on a Windows computer

QNAP VS-5012 VioStor NVR - Typical applications:

• The QNAP VioStor is suitable for medium sized CCTV recording applications such as shopping centres, supermarkets, schools and licensed premises as well as being suitable for larger CCTV recording applications which need a fragmented system approach like universities, hospitals and chain stores

QNAP VS-5012 VioStor NVR - Key technical indicators:

• Recording channels: 12
• Recording performance: up to 360fps at D1 or VGA
• Recording buffer: pre; 300s, post; 300s
• Compression format: M-JPEG/MPEG-4/MxPEG/H.264
• Video settings: resolution, quality, frame rate
• Recording file format: AVI
• Operating system: embedded Linux system
• Processor: 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor
• Memory: 1GB DDRII RAM, 128 flash (DOM)
• HDD Capacity: 5x 3.5" SATA I/II HDD, up to 10TB
• HDD Tray: 5 x hot-swappable and lockable tray
• Disk management: single disk, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 5+ hot spare, RAID 6, RAID 6+ hot spare, JBOD/linear
• Storage services: web file manager, FTP, SMB/CIFS
• Network support: HTTP, TCP/IP, SMTP, DHCP, Static IP, DNS, DDNS, FTP, NTP, UPnP
• Dual Gigabit LAN: failover/load-balancing/multi-IP
• LED indicators: Status, HDD 1, HDD 2, HDD 3, HDD 4, HDD 5, LAN, USB
• Buttons: Power, one-touch auto backup, reset
• LED Panel: mono-LCD display with backlight, enter button, select button
• Alarm buzzer: system warning
• Dimensions: 261.1 (D) x 188.5 (W) x 261.1 (H) mm
• Weight: 8kg
• Operating temperature: 0 – 40°C
• Power supply: output; 250W, input; 110-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 5A
• Power consumption (write/read): RAID5; 71.54-76.39W, single; 57.69-60.01W
• Fan: 12cm quiet cooling fan (12V DC)
• Recommended minimum PC client requirements: 2.8GHz Pentium 4 (M-JPEG) or 2.8GHz dual core (MPEG-4/H.264), 1GB memory, Windows XP/Vista (32 bit), Internet Explorer 6.0, 10/100 Mbps, 1024x768 display

QNAP VS-5012 VioStor NVR - Supported cameras:

• AXIS, ACTi, Arecont, Canon, Cisco, D-Link, EDIMAX, ELMO, EtroVision, GANZ, iPUX, IQeye, LevelOne, Linksys, MOBOTIX, Panasonic BB/ BL/ i-Pro, SANYO, SONY, TOA, TOSHIBA, TRENDnet, VIVOTEK, and Y-CAM
• Full compatibility list: QNAP VioStor-5012 Network Video Recorder

QNAP VS-5012 VioStor NVR - Connections:

• 5 x 3.5" drive bays with SATA connections
• 2 x Gigabit RJ-45 Ethernet port
• 5 x USB 2.0: front; storage device (one-touch auto backup), back; USP device
• 1 x eSATA port (back); reserved for local backup
• 1 x RS232
• K-Lock security slot

QNAP VS-5012 VioStor NVR - Accessories included:

• Your choice of storage specification (from above)
• CD-ROM with ‘QNAP finder’ and ‘VioStor Player’ software
• Ethernet cable x 2
• Quick installation guide
• RAID configuration quick installation guide
• Power cable
• Hard disk lock
• Flat head screws