32 Channels, Scales to 128
Ships licensed for 32 channels and expands to 128 through VSS Pro, so a single server grows with the site instead of forcing a forklift upgrade.
8 Hot-Swappable Bays + RAID
Eight 3.5" bays support RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60, letting you balance capacity against redundancy and swap a failed drive without downtime.
Dual 2.5GbE Networking
Two 2.5-gigabit LAN ports deliver high-throughput ingest and network redundancy for dense multi-megapixel camera loads.
4K Video Output
HDMI up to 4096×2160 plus DisplayPort, DVI and VGA drive high-resolution local monitoring and video walls direct from the server.
Deep Search Investigation
VSS Pro Deep Search finds people and vehicles fast by attribute, scene and re-search, turning hours of review into seconds.
NDAA-Compliant & VSS Pro
NDAA/TAA-compliant hardware running VIVOTEK VAST Security Station (VSS) Pro integrates cleanly into enterprise and government deployments.
How many channels does the NR9581-V3 support?
It is licensed for 32 channels and expands up to 128 channels through VSS Pro.
How many hard drives can it hold?
Eight hot-swappable 3.5" HDD bays. Hard drives are not included and are ordered separately.
Which RAID levels are supported?
RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60, so you can tune the array for capacity or redundancy.
Does it have built-in PoE?
No. It is a recording server with no PoE ports — connect your cameras through a separate PoE switch.
What are the network ports?
Dual 2.5GbE LAN ports for high-throughput recording and network redundancy.
What video outputs does it have?
HDMI up to 4096×2160 (4K), plus DisplayPort, DVI and VGA for local monitoring.
Is the NR9581-V3 NDAA compliant?
Yes — it is NDAA and TAA compliant, suitable for government and regulated projects.
What software does it run?
VIVOTEK VAST Security Station (VSS) Pro, including Deep Search for fast investigation.
What warranty is included?
A 3-Year Australian warranty with local support on genuine stock supplied by CCTV Guru.
