Illumivue NVR256-ENT 256-Channel NVR (No Hard Drive)
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256 Channel Network Video Recorder |
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24 SATA HDD Interfaces up to 16TB each (Not Included) |
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Advanced Analytics - Supports line cross, enter/leave area, face detection |
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6.9" x 19.1" x 21" (HxWxD) Chassis |
Overview
The Illumivue NVR256-ENT 256-Channel NVR (No Hard Drive) is a high-capacity, enterprise-grade video management platform engineered for large-scale surveillance systems. Designed for maximum scalability, redundancy, and performance, this NVR supports mission-critical deployments across campuses, industrial facilities, and multi-site environments.
With support for up to 256 IP camera channels and recording resolutions up to 12MP, the Illumivue NVR256-ENT enables centralized management of extensive surveillance networks. Broad ONVIF compatibility (Profiles S, G, C, Q, A, T) ensures seamless integration with a wide range of third-party cameras and system architectures.
Advanced storage capabilities include RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 configurations with hot-swappable drives, delivering high availability and data protection. Dual miniSAS interfaces allow for expanded storage solutions, while ANR technology maintains recording continuity during network interruptions.
Independent video outputs (2 HDMI and 1 VGA) with up to 4K resolution support multi-display control room environments. N+1 hot spare functionality and optional redundant power supply ensure uninterrupted system operation, making this NVR ideal for enterprise-level security infrastructure.
Features
- 256-Channel Enterprise Network Video Recorder
- Ultra 265 / H.265 / H.264 Compression
- Supports ONVIF Profiles S, G, C, Q, A, T
- Up to 12MP Recording Resolution
- 2 HDMI + 1 VGA Independent Outputs (Up to 4K)
- RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 with Hot Swap Support
- Dual miniSAS Interfaces for Storage Expansion
- N+1 Hot Spare for System Redundancy
- Optional Redundant Power Supply
- ANR Technology for Network Failure Protection
- Cloud Upgrade Support
- 12V Power Output Support
- No Hard Drive Included
Specifications
| Decoding | |||||
| Model | NVR128/256-ENT | ||||
| Decoding Format | Ultra 265, H.265, H.264 | ||||
| Decoding Capability | 3 × 12MP@30, 5 × 4K@30, 20 × 1080P@30, 24 × 1080P@25, 40 × 960P@25, 45 × 720P@30, 54 × 720P@25, 96 × D1 | ||||
| Audio Compression | G.711A, G.711U | ||||
| Network | |||||
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| Incoming Bandwidth | 768Mbps | ||||
| Outgoing Bandwidth | 768Mbps | ||||
| Remote Users | 128 | ||||
| Protocols | TCP/IP; P2P; UPnP; NTP; DHCP; PPPoE; HTTP; HTTPS; DNS; DDNS; SNMP; SMTP; NFS; RTSP; 802.1x; IPv6 | ||||
| Browser (Plugin) | Windows: IE 10/11, Firefox version 52.0 and above, Chrome version 45 and above, Edge version 79 and above | ||||
| Video/Audio Input | |||||
| IP Video Input | NVR128-ENT: 128-ch NVR256-ENT: 256-ch |
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| RCA Audio Input | 1-ch | ||||
| Video/Audio Output | |||||
| HDMI Output | HDMI1/HDMI2: 4K (3840 × 2160)/30Hz, 1920 × 1080p/60Hz, 1920 × 1080p/50Hz, 1600 × 1200/60Hz, 1280 × 1024/60Hz, 1280 × 720/60Hz, 1024 × 768/60Hz | ||||
| VGA Output | 1920 × 1080p/60Hz, 1920 × 1080p/50Hz, 1600 × 1200/60Hz, 1280 × 1024/60Hz, 1280 × 720/60Hz, 1024 × 768/60Hz | ||||
| RCA Audio Output | 1-ch | ||||
| Liveview Display | VGA: 1/4/6/8/9/16/25/36 HDMI1/HDMI2: 1/4/6/8/9/16/25/36/64 |
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| Corridor Mode Screen | 3/4/5/7/9/10/12/16/32 | ||||
| Two-way Audio | |||||
| Two-way Audio | 1-ch, RCA using the audio input and output | ||||
| Snapshot | |||||
| FTP/Schedule/Event Snapshot | 128-ch snapshot, up to 4K resolution | ||||
| Recording | |||||
| Recording Resolution | 12MP/8MP/6MP/5MP/4MP/3MP/1080P/960P/720P/D1/2CIF/CIF | ||||
| Synchronous Playback in Local | 16-ch | ||||
| Smart | |||||
| VCA Detection by IPC | Face Detection; Vehicle Detection; SIP (Intrusion Detection, Cross Line Detection, Enter Area, Leave Area); Ultra Motion Detection (UMD); Temperature Detection (Fire Detection, Smoking Detection, Temperature Measurement, Smoke and Fire Detection); People Counting (People Flow Counting, Crowd Density Monitoring); Video Metadata; Traffic Monitoring | ||||
| Smart by NVR | In the Smart Card datasheet | ||||
| VCA Search | Motor Vehicle Search; Non-Motor Vehicle Search; Human Body Search; General Search; People Counting Report | ||||
| Smart by IPC | All channels, up to 64 images/s in total: Face Detection, Vehicle Detection, Temperature Detection, SIP, UMD, Video Metadata, Traffic Monitoring | ||||
| Vehicle Picture Library | Up to 5 vehicle picture libraries, with up to 25,000 vehicle pictures in total | ||||
| SIP by NVR | In the Smart Card datasheet | ||||
| Capacity of Snapshot Records | 5 million records for face snapshots; 5 million records for vehicle snapshots; 2 million records for SIP | ||||
| Alarm | |||||
| General Alarm | Defocus Detection; Scene Change Detection; Object Left Behind; Object Removed; Auto Tracking; Motion Detection; Tampering; Human Body Detection; Video Loss; Alarm Input; Audio Detection | ||||
| Alert Alarm | IP Conflict; Network Disconnected; Disk Offline; Disk Abnormal; Illegal Access; Hard Disk Space Low; Hard Disk Full; Recording/Snapshot Abnormal; High CPU Temperature; High Motherboard Temperature; Array Damaged; Array Degraded | ||||
| Hard Disk | |||||
| SATA | 24 SATA interfaces | ||||
| Capacity | Up to 16TB for each HDD. The maximum HDD capacity varies with the environmental temperature. | ||||
| Disk Array Type | RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 | ||||
| Hot Swap | Supported | ||||
| External Interface | |||||
| Network Interface | 4 × RJ45 10M/100M/1000M self-adaptive Ethernet interfaces | ||||
| USB | Front panel: 2 × USB 2.0 Rear panel: 2 × USB 3.0 |
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| RS485 | 1 | ||||
| RS232 | 1 | ||||
| Alarm In | 24-ch | ||||
| Alarm Out | 8-ch | ||||
| eSATA | 1 | ||||
| miniSAS | 2 | ||||
| Extension Board | 4 | ||||
| Power Output | 12V | ||||
| Power Supply | AC 100 ~ 240V | ||||
| Power Switch | Supported | ||||
| Redundant Power Supply | Supported | ||||
| Working Environment | |||||
| Working Temperature | -10°C ~ 50°C (14°F ~ 122°F) | ||||
| Working Humidity | ≤90% RH, non-condensing | ||||
| Power Consumption (without HDD) | ≤70W | ||||
| Dimensions | |||||
| Weight (without HDD) | ≤12.5kg (27.56lb) | ||||
| Dimensions | 484.6mm × 533mm × 175.5mm (19.1" × 21.0" × 6.9") | ||||
| Certification | |||||
| Certification | CE, FCC, UL, RoHS, WEEE | ||||
| CE | EN 55032, EN 61000-3-3, EN IEC 61000-3-2, EN 55035 | ||||
| FCC | Part 15 Subpart B | ||||
Support
Manuals & Technical Documents
Drivers & Software
Illumivue for MAC iOS v.2Illumivue for Windows 11Illumivue for Windows 10Illumivue Savant Profiles 4.3Illumivue Control4 DriverIllumivue Config for Windows version 2Product Sheet
DownloadApps
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Compliance
FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), particularly Section 889, has significant implications for the surveillance industry, especially concerning the procurement of video surveillance equipment. Section 889 prohibits U.S. federal agencies and their contractors from purchasing or using telecommunications and video surveillance equipment from certain manufacturers due to national security concerns.
As security integrators operating in the public sector and government markets, it’s critical to partner with brands that meet U.S. regulatory compliance. Illumivue is fully NDAA-approved, meaning our cameras, recorders, and associated components comply with the National Defense Authorization Act’s requirements that restrict use of certain foreign-made surveillance equipment. This gives you confidence when proposing Illumivue to municipalities, schools, and other agencies that must comply with these standards. Beyond compliance, Illumivue products deliver advanced capabilities—such as full-color night imaging (NightColor), dual-illumination modes (NightLight), intelligent analytics (line crossing, auto tracking, object counting), and plug-and-play setup—that make them a compelling solution both technically and contractually.