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NVR Storage Calculator

Calculate exact storage requirements for your security camera system based on resolution, frame rate, compression, and retention period.

Cameras

System Parameters

H.265 uses ~50% less storage than H.264

Common: 7-30 days for commercial, 30-90 days for high-security

Storage Requirements

Total Storage Required444.95 GB
Storage Per Day14.83 GB
Retention Period30 days

System Recommendations

8-channel NVR

For 1 cameras

1.41 Mbps bandwidth

Network capacity required

Camera Breakdown

Camera 1

1× 4MP (2560×1440)

1440 Kbps per camera

444.95 GB total

Important Notes

  • • Storage calculations are estimates based on industry standards
  • • Complex scenes with lots of motion may require 20-30% more storage
  • • Consider adding 20% overhead for NVR operating system and recordings
  • • H.265 compression is recommended for optimal storage efficiency
  • • Motion detection can significantly reduce storage requirements

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