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QNAP VioStor-2008 NVR is the 2-bay, hot-swappable network surveillance system designed for small and midsized business who demands for megapixel recording, mass storage capacity and high performance real-time monitoring. The VioStor-2008 is a highly reliable standalone NVR with powerful surveillance features. Based on Linux OS, the NVR supports M-JPEG, MPEG-4, H.264 recording from popular network camera brands, e.g. 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 & Y-CAM. The NVR adopts the innovative technology to support multi-server monitoring: the NVR can be cascaded to other QNAP NVR servers to monitor up to 120 IP cameras. No extra software is required on the PC. The VioStor-2008 NVR supports diversified recording features, e.g. schedule recording, alarm recording, alarm recording schedule, motion-detection recording, pre-alarm, and post-alarm recordings. An intuitive user interface is provided for the users to view the monitoring screens, connection status, recording status, and network bandwidth, search the recording data, and play the recording data at different speed. Other class-leading server features of the NVR include advanced data protection by RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD, Online RAID Capacity Expansion, Online RAID Level Migration, two Giga LAN ports for network failover, load-balancing, and multi-LAN setting, etc. Moreover, the VioStor-2008 NVR can be easily set up in 6 simple steps by the web-based GUI using the IE browser. Powerful Features of VioStor-2008 NVR: Exclusive Linux-embedded system, Intel 1.6GHz CPU and 1GB DDRII memory Real-time monitoring and recording (video/ audio) from multiple network cameras (up to 8 channels) Supports streaming from network cameras and servers High quality motion-JPEG, MPEG-4 and H.264 recording (vary by camera models) Supports recording from megapixel IP cameras (up to 8-megapixel) Complete recording features: schedule recording, alarm recording, alarm recording schedule, motion-detection recording, pre-alarm, and post-alarm recordings, etc. Up to 4TB storage capacity for long-term recording Multi-server monitoring: Supports monitoring of up to 120 channels Remote management: access and playback recordings by web browser, FTP, and Network Neighborhood anytime, anywhere Trouble-free 6-step installation Smart search of IP cameras for quick configuration Centralized monitoring with "Click-to-Go" PTZ control and adjustable display mode Digital zoom for monitoring and playback The display order of the monitoring channels can be changed by drag and drop Event notification on monitoring screen; real-time email alert Detailed event and system logs (include users' networking services and recording data access record) Schedule remote replication to NAS (Network Attached Storage) for video backup Unique online user list function and access authority control Multi-channel playback at different speed Automatic system startup when the power resumes after power outage RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD with hot-swap design Online RAID Capacity Expansion and Online RAID Level Migration Convenient video backup to external USB storage by one touch auto video backup button Power-saving design, consumes only 37-44W. (The power consumption of PC-based surveillance system is about 300W~350W) Two Gigabit LAN ports for failover, load-balancing, or multi-IP setting Supports UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) for 24x7 service DOM architecture with embedded fail-safe dual OS for enhanced reliability Surveillance Features Remote Live Monitoring, Recording and Playback The VioStor NVR is an standalone surveillance system that supports professional grade video recording and real-time remote monitoring and playback. High Quality Motion-JPEG, MPEG-4 and H.264 Recording (vary by camera models) All-in-one Recording Functions Continuous/ manual/ schedule recording Alarm recording (by motion detection or sensor triggered) Alarm recording schedule You can set different recording schedules for different cameras. Up to 15 schedules are supported for each camera. Variety Live Video Monitoring 1/ 4/ 6/ 8/ 9/ 10/ 12/ 16/ 20/ 25/ 36/ 42-channel and sequential display mode Exclusive Picture-in-Picture mode Digital Zoom for Monitoring and Playback The VioStor NVR supports digital zoom function for more flexible monitoring and playback. It is a powerful function for megapixel IP cameras. Multi-server Monitoring You can connect to the VioStor NVR and add other QNAP NVR servers to monitor up to 120 channels from a remote PC over LAN or WAN. Supports Streaming from Network Cameras and Servers Stream from the network camera The monitoring screens are streamed from the network cameras. When your network surveillance system (VioStor NVR), IP cameras, and PC are installed behind the router, virtual server, or firewall, you will have to configure port forwarding (port mapping) for some of the IP cameras. Please refer to http://www.qnapsecurity.com/Applications_nvrig.asp Stream from the server The monitoring screens are streamed from the video server. There is no need to configure port mapping. However, the NVR performance may be affected. You may have to adjust the recording settings according to the real performance. Change the Display Order of the Monitoring Channels You can switch to display the monitoring channels by selecting the IP cameras on the drop down menu or by drag and drop.   Audio Recording The VioStor NVR supports audio recording (vary by camera models). High Performance Megapixel Recording (up to 8-megapixel) The VioStor NVR supports high performance megapixel recording (up to 8-megapixel) from various IP cameras. Smart Control of PTZ & Speed Dome Cameras The VioStor NVR enables the users to adjust the PTZ cameras directly by the web user interface.   Support Monitoring Preset Position Control You can view different preset positions of the camera by clicking the number buttons on the monitoring page.   Event Notification on Monitoring When alarm recording is enabled and an event occurs, an alarm icon is shown instantly on monitoring page. You can click the icon to view the alert details.   Pre-alarm and Post-alarm Recording The VioStor NVR supports pre-alarm and post-alarm recording, which is used to record additional details before and after an event occurs. Real-time Email Alert The VioStor NVR sends alert e-mails to the administrator immediately in case of system error or emergent events. E-map for Easy Preview of the Camera Location The VioStor NVR provides exclusive E-map function for users to upload the pictures of the monitoring locations. Video Snapshot The VioStor NVR provides real-time monitoring as well as real-time snapshot. Users can take a snapshot of the monitoring screen anytime. Multi-channel Playback at Different Speed The VioStor NVR supports playback of the recording data from different monitoring channels. It also provides the Express Quad View Playback that you can either divide the selected time equally into four playback views or load four consecutive cameras to play. Easy Data Search by Date & Time and Alarm Event The VioStor NVR supports quick search of recording data by date and time, and alarm event. Recordings can be Played by Windows Media Player Users can play the files by Windows Media Player. There is no need to install unique program or convert the files to other formats.   Flexible Adjustment of the Length of Recording Files The VioStor NVR enables the users to flexibly adjust the length of the recording files. Powerful Schedule Remote Replication The VioStor NVR supports Schedule Remote Replication to NAS to back up recording data in a more secure way. Detailed Record of All Events The VioStor NVR provides detailed event logs of system warning, hard disk error, network disconnection, UPS status, and users' networking services and recordings access record. Easy to Use Easy System Setup in 6 Steps The VioStor NVR provides quick setup for users to complete installation in 6 simple steps. Intuitive Web-based User Interface All system configurations, monitoring, and playback can be finished by the web-based interface. Smart Search of IP Camera for Quick Settings QNAP provides an intelligent software utility Finder for quick IP camera search and system settings. Convenient Quick Link Buttons of Network Camera Besides configuring the network cameras by the administration interface of NVR, users can make use of the quick link buttons to access the management interface of the network cameras to configure the cameras. Excellent Hardware Design Intel 1.6GHz CPU and 1GB DDRII Memory for Superior System Performance The VioStor NVR is an ideal & powerful network video surveillance system designed for SMB and Enterprise. Powered by Intel 1.6GHz CPU and 1GB DDRII memory, it delivers superior performance for surveillance applications. Green NVR Solution: Linux Embedded System with Low Power Consumption The Linux-based NVR is more power-saving and less vulnerable to virus attack compared to PC-based surveillance solution. Smart Fan The fan rotation speed is automatically adjusted according to the server's temperature. You can also define the system temperatures to trigger high speed or low speed rotation of the fan. Dual Gigabit LAN Ports Two Gigabit LAN ports for load balancing, failover, or multi-IP setting. Support 2 High-speed SATA Hard Drives SATA hard drives are faster than IDE hard drives, which enhance recording and playback performance. Up to 4TB Storage Capacity for Long-term Recording The VioStor NVR is an excellent choice for long-term recording and saving large amount of recording data. DOM Architecture with Embedded Fail-safe Dual OS for Enhanced Reliability All the OS and applications are embedded on the DOM. The VioStor NVR allows system booting without accessing the physical disk sectors and that prevents unsuccessful system startup caused by bad block sectors or file errors on the hard drives. Two operating systems are built on the DOM for system booting alternatively upon every system startup. When one fails, the other one will be used to boot up instead, and the failed OS is recoverable from the other healthy OS. Lockable HDD Tray The NVR provides lockable HDD trays to protect the physical hard drives. High Reliability and Smart Features Advanced RAID (0/ 1/ JBOD) with Hot-swap Design The VioStor NVR offers advanced RAID 0, 1, Single, and JBOD disk configurations. It also supports hot-swap design that a failed drive can be replaced by hot swapping without turning off the server. Besides, the best-in-class RAID on the VioStor NVR brings users a higher level of data security by allowing one more hard drive failure than other NVR of the same level. 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. There is no need to turn off the server during the process. Online RAID Level Migration Users can upgrade the disk configuration to higher RAID level with the data retained. There is no need to turnoff the server during the process. S.M.A.R.T. & Advanced HDD Health Scanning (HHS) The NVR supports Hard Disk Drive S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) for monitoring the hard drive status. The VioStor NVR is embedded with HHS Technology which supports disk checking and bad blocks scanning. Intelligent Automatic System Startup when Power Resumes after Power Outage The NVR supports intelligent power-on support. When enabled, the system turns on automatically when power resumes after power outage.   Support UPS System for 24x7 Service The NVR supports both APC and MGE UPS devices to enable stable and continuous recording 24x7. With UPS, the system can function normally in case of power outage or unstable power supply. Convenient Video Backup to External USB Storage by One Touch Auto Video Backup Button The NVR supports exclusive one touch auto video backup button. Press and hold the button for 3 seconds. The recording data on VioStor will start to be copied to the USB device instantly. Powerful Security Control and Network Services Powerful Authority Management The NVR enables the administrator to configure monitoring and playback authority of specified cameras for different users. The authority can be set for up to 32 users. Different monitoring and playback rights can be assigned for individual user. Powerful Host Access Control The administrator can specify the connections to be allowed and denied to access NVR. Provide On-line User List You can view the record of users currently logged on and previously logged on to the NVR. Built-in DDNS Support The NVR supports dynamic DNS (DDNS). You can register a unique domain name from a DDNS service provider and assign it to your NVR. Built-in NTP Server The date and time of the network cameras can be synchronized with the NVR. Convenient Data Access Users can access the recording data on the NVR by the following ways, multiple network resource sharing mechanisms are provided for users to access, maintain and play the recording files: Network Neighborhood (SMB/ CIFS) Web File Management (HTTP) FTP server