{"product_id":"hikvision-ds-96256nxi-s24r-256-channel-enterprise-nvr","title":"Hikvision DS-96256NXI-S24R 256 Channel 4U Enterprise NVR — 480 TB, Dual PSU, RAID, AcuSense AI","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"cg-premium-wrap\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cspan class=\"cg-badge\"\u003eHikvision Ultra Series · 256 CH · 24 SATA · Dual PSU · 4U Enterprise\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHikvision DS-96256NXI-S24R\u003c\/strong\u003e is the largest single-chassis NVR Hikvision builds — a \u003cstrong\u003e256-channel 4U enterprise recorder\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003e24 SATA bays\u003c\/strong\u003e for up to \u003cstrong\u003e480 TB of internal storage\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003edual hot-swappable redundant power supplies\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003equad 2.5 Gbps Ethernet ports\u003c\/strong\u003e for the highest sustained network throughput in the range. This is the recorder you specify when one box has to replace a stack of four or eight smaller NVRs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eBuilt for Australia's largest mission-critical sites — major ports, mining operations, prisons, large hospitals, government facilities, transport hubs, casinos, university campuses, multi-tenant high-rises and enterprise retail chains. The DS-96256NXI-S24R combines \u003cstrong\u003eAcuSense smart detection\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAcuSearch image-based search\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efacial recognition\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eperimeter protection\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003evideo structuralisation\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eANPR\u003c\/strong\u003e across all 256 channels — managing what would otherwise require a whole rack of recorders. Ships as a chassis only — choose your HDD configuration at checkout up to a full 480 TB enterprise RAID stack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-strip\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill__icon\"\u003e\n        \u003csvg class=\"cg-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003crect x=\"2\" y=\"6\" width=\"14\" height=\"12\" rx=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M22 8l-6 4 6 4V8z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill__text\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill__label\"\u003eChannels\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill__value\"\u003e256 CH · Up to 32 MP\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill__icon\"\u003e\n        \u003csvg class=\"cg-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3 12a9 9 0 1 1 18 0 9 9 0 0 1-18 0z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 7v5l3 2\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill__text\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill__label\"\u003eNetwork\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill__value\"\u003e4 × 2.5 Gbps Ethernet\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill__icon\"\u003e\n        \u003csvg class=\"cg-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M13 2L3 14h7v8l10-12h-7V2z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill__text\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill__label\"\u003ePower\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill__value\"\u003eDual Redundant PSU\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill__icon\"\u003e\n        \u003csvg class=\"cg-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cellipse cx=\"12\" cy=\"5\" rx=\"9\" ry=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/ellipse\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3 5v6c0 1.66 4 3 9 3s9-1.34 9-3V5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3 11v6c0 1.66 4 3 9 3s9-1.34 9-3v-6\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill__text\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill__label\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill__value\"\u003e24 × SATA · Up to 480 TB\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eOne recorder. 256 cameras. Half a petabyte of footage.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eMost enterprise CCTV systems running 100+ cameras end up with a stack of three or four 64-channel NVRs — three rack units of hardware, three power feeds, three firmware update cycles, three user databases, three separate footage archives that have to be cross-referenced when an incident spans multiple cameras. The DS-96256NXI-S24R replaces all of that with \u003cstrong\u003eone 4U chassis, one login, one timeline, one search interface\u003c\/strong\u003e. Combined with dual redundant PSUs and N+M hot-spare RAID, it's purpose-built for sites where downtime isn't measured in hours — it's measured in dollars per minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003e256-Channel IP Input\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eConnect up to 256 IP cameras at resolutions up to 32 MP per channel — mix PanoVu, fisheye, ColorVu, AcuSense and PTZ cameras across one recorder without throttling resolution or framerate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003e480 TB Maximum Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eTwenty-four internal SATA bays accept enterprise drives up to 20 TB each — delivering year-round 4K retention across hundreds of cameras without external SAN or extra licensing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eDual Redundant PSU\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eTwo hot-swappable power supplies — if one fails or a circuit drops, the second keeps the NVR running with zero downtime. Critical for data centres, government and 24\/7 mission-critical sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eQuad 2.5 Gbps Ethernet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eFour self-adaptive 2.5 Gbps RJ45 ports — 2.5× the bandwidth of standard Gigabit. Configure for redundancy, load balancing, or VLAN segregation across camera + viewing + management networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eRAID + N+M Hot Spare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eFull RAID 0\/1\/5\/6\/10 across the 24 SATA bays plus N+M hot-spare drives that automatically replace failed disks — zero operator intervention, zero footage at risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eAcuSense + AcuSearch + ANPR\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eOn-board deep-learning analytics — human\/vehicle classification, facial recognition, AcuSearch image-based search, ANPR, perimeter protection and video structuralisation across all 256 channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eRecommended AI-ready cameras\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eTo get the most out of the NVR's AcuSense, AcuSearch and facial recognition stack, pair it with cameras from our verified \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cctvguru.com.au\/collections\/hikvision-acuseek-cameras\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHikvision AcuSeek Cameras\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection. Every model on the list runs the latest AcuSense Gen 2H or ColorVu Gen 3 platform — the high-quality structured video the AI engine needs for sharp face crops, accurate ANPR and reliable perimeter alerts. Browse the full collection or start with these enterprise favourites:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eColorVu 3.0 Turret — DS-2CD2387G3-LIS2UY\/SL\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e8MP, true 24\/7 full-colour night vision, Smart Hybrid Light, built-in mic, speaker and strobe. The ideal partner for face capture at entrances and counters in any light. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cctvguru.com.au\/products\/hikvision-8mp-colorvu-live-guard-active-deterrence-turret-camera\"\u003eView this camera →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eColorVu 3.0 Bullet — DS-2CD2T87G3-LIS2UY\/SL\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eLong-range 8MP bullet with active strobe and audio deterrence — perfect for driveways, gates, loading docks and perimeters where vehicle and person classification matters most. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cctvguru.com.au\/products\/hikvision-8mp-4k-colorvu-live-guard-bullet-ds-2cd2t87g3-lis2uy-sl\"\u003eView this camera →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eAcuSense G2H Turret — DS-2CD2366G2H-IU\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e6MP AcuSense Gen 2H with DarkFighter low-light sensor and built-in mic — the value choice for high camera counts where sharp face capture has to stay reliable in dim light. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cctvguru.com.au\/products\/hikvision-ds-2cd2366g2h-iu-6mp-acusense-turret-camera\"\u003eView this camera →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eSmart Hybrid Light Bullet — DS-2CD2087G3-LI2UY\/SL\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e8MP ColorVu 3.0 with Smart Hybrid Light — switches automatically between IR (stealth) and white light (deterrent) based on what it sees. Ideal for driveways and perimeter gates. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cctvguru.com.au\/products\/hikvision-8mp-colorvu-3-bullet-camera-ds-2cd2087g3-li2uy-sl\"\u003eView this camera →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cctvguru.com.au\/collections\/hikvision-acuseek-cameras\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHikvision AcuSeek Cameras collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for every verified-AI-compatible turret, bullet and dome — all in Australian stock with full warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eEnterprise-class display, network \u0026amp; redundancy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe DS-96256NXI-S24R is built for 24\/7 control-room operation. \u003cstrong\u003eTrue 8K HDMI output\u003c\/strong\u003e drives a wall-mounted overview display while additional HDMI and VGA outputs feed independent operator workstations. \u003cstrong\u003eFour 2.5 Gbps Ethernet ports\u003c\/strong\u003e deliver the network headroom needed when hundreds of cameras stream high-bitrate footage simultaneously, and \u003cstrong\u003edual hot-swappable PSUs\u003c\/strong\u003e ensure the recorder stays online through power-feed failures, UPS swaps, and circuit maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"cg-feature-item-title\"\u003eHik-Connect \u0026amp; Hik-Central Pro\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eFree remote viewing on Hik-Connect, or integrate into a Hik-Central Pro VMS for centralised management across multiple sites, multiple NVRs and unified operator workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"cg-feature-item-title\"\u003eONVIF Compatible\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWorks with the full Hikvision IP range and most third-party ONVIF cameras — flexibility for hybrid, multi-vendor enterprise sites that mix Hikvision with legacy or specialty cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"cg-feature-item-title\"\u003eIP Speaker Integration\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eUp to 8 IP speakers connectable for site-wide audio warnings, scheduled announcements or live talk-down from the control room — turning the NVR into a complete security platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"cg-feature-item-title\"\u003eN+M Hot Spare\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eDesignated spare drives automatically replace failed working drives and rebuild the array — no operator intervention, no downtime, no footage at risk. Critical for enterprise compliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eFull technical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cg-spec-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-spec-section__title\"\u003eHikvision Ultra Series NVR — DS-96256NXI-S24R\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-table-wrap\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"cg-spec-table\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDS-96256NXI-S24R\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHikvision Ultra Series (Enterprise NVR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4U Rack-Mount (19\" rack-mount ears included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVideo Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e256-channel IP, up to 32 MP per channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVideo Compression\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eH.265+ \/ H.265 \/ H.264+ \/ H.264\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecoding Capability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 32-ch @ 1080p (30 fps) · multi-stream 4K decoding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecording Resolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 MP \/ 24 MP \/ 12 MP \/ 8 MP \/ 6 MP \/ 5 MP \/ 4 MP \/ 3 MP \/ 1080p \/ UXGA \/ 720p \/ VGA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAI Functions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcuSense · AcuSearch · Facial Recognition · Perimeter Protection · Video Structuralisation · ANPR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcuSearch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImage-based target search across recorded footage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDMI 1 \/ 3 Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8K (7680 × 4320) @ 30 Hz · 4K @ 60 Hz · 2K · 1920 × 1080 @ 60 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdditional HDMI \u0026amp; VGA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple independent outputs for multi-monitor control rooms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudio In \/ Out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-ch RCA in · 2-ch RCA out · Two-way audio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP Speaker Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 8-ch IP speakers connectable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 × RJ45 2.5 Gbps Self-Adaptive Ethernet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Protocols\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTCP\/IP, DHCP, IPv4, IPv6, DNS, DDNS, NTP, RTSP, SADP, SMTP, SNMP, NFS, iSCSI, ISUP, UPnP, HTTP, HTTPS, ONVIF, OTAP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDD Bays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 × SATA, up to 20 TB per drive (480 TB total capacity)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eeSATA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × eSATA for additional storage expansion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRAID\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 supported · N+M hot spare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB Interfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × USB 3.0 (front and rear)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlarm In \/ Out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 in \/ 8 out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual hot-swappable redundant PSU · 100–240 V AC, 50\/60 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorking Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e−10 °C to 55 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorking Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10% – 90%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMobile Apps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHik-Connect, Hik-Central Pro, iVMS-4200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAustralian Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 Years — CCTV Guru \/ Hikvision Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eDownloads \u0026amp; resources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eDownload official Hikvision documents for setup, specifications, and recorder details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cg-download-row\"\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"cg-btn-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hikvision.com\/au-en\/products\/IP-Products\/Network-Video-Recorders\/Ultra-Series\/ds-96256nxi-s24r\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDS-96256NXI-S24R Datasheet\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"cg-btn-light\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hikvision.com\/au-en\/support\/how-to\/how-to-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eQuick Start Guide PDF\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"cg-btn-light\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hikvision.com\/content\/dam\/hikvision\/products\/S000000001\/S000000002\/S000000007\/S000000026\/OFR000040\/M000000564\/User_Manual\/UD33768B_Baseline_Network-Video-Recorder-I-and-M-Series_User-Manual_V4.63.010_20230609.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eUser Manual PDF\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"cg-btn-light\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hikvision.com\/content\/dam\/hikvision\/au\/product-spec\/nvr\/m-series-4-channel\/How-to-configure-Liveguard-Function-on-V5.04-via-Web-GUI.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLiveGuard Setup (Web GUI)\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"cg-btn-light\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hikvision.com\/content\/dam\/hikvision\/au\/product-spec\/nvr\/m-series-4-channel\/How-to-configure-Liveguard-Function-on-V5.04via-Local-GUI.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLiveGuard Setup (NVR GUI)\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cg-faq-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eIs this really 256 channels in one recorder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eYes — the DS-96256NXI-S24R is Hikvision's largest single-chassis NVR. It supports up to 256 IP cameras and replaces what would otherwise be a stack of three or four 64-channel recorders. Designed for ports, mining sites, hospitals, casinos, prisons and major commercial properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with hard drives?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe recorder ships as a chassis only. CCTV Guru offers pre-fitted enterprise surveillance drives — Seagate SkyHawk Enterprise, WD Purple Pro or Exos — from 8 TB up to 20 TB per bay. For full 480 TB capacity, fit 24 × 20 TB drives in RAID 6 configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eHow does the dual PSU work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eTwo redundant power supplies run in parallel. If one fails (or a circuit drops), the second instantly takes the full load — the NVR doesn't reboot, drop a frame or miss any footage. Failed PSUs are hot-swappable while the NVR keeps running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eWhy 2.5 Gbps Ethernet instead of 10 GbE?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e2.5 Gbps NICs deliver 2.5× the throughput of standard Gigabit while remaining compatible with standard Cat6 cabling and most managed enterprise switches — no fibre infrastructure required. Configure all four ports for aggregate throughput or use them for network segregation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eWhat AI features does it run?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eAcuSense smart detection, facial recognition, AcuSearch (image-based search), perimeter protection, video structuralisation, ANPR and people counting — all running on-device across all 256 channels. For text-based AcuSeek search, see the DeepinMind Pro range (iDS-9632\/9664NXI-P series).\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eDo you ship and install Australia-wide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWe ship Australia-wide from our local warehouse, and enterprise customers can request white-glove delivery and installation support via our local team. Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and major regional centres covered. 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