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Black metal DVR unit with front panel buttons and indicator lights

Eyemax

Eyemax EX SDI MAGIC DVR 16CH H265 video recorder

SKU CH-W497-5XS8Z

Records 16 channels in H.265, auto-detects EX-SDI, HD-SDI, TVI, CVI and 960H cameras, supports four IP streams and up to 12 TB across two SATA bays

  • Recording TypeVideo Recorder

Options 16 TB

  • Records 16 channels simultaneously with H.265 efficiency
  • Connects EX SDI, HD SDI, HD-TVI, CVI and 960H cameras
  • Adds up to 4 IP cameras to the same recorder
  • Two SATA bays support up to 12 TB total storage
  • Mobile app and Mac CMS give remote live and playback access

16-channel hybrid DVR with H.265

The Eyemax EX SDI MAGIC DVR records video from up to sixteen analogue or HD-over-coax cameras and four IP streams. It accepts EX-SDI, HD-SDI, HD-TVI, CVI and 960H sources, detecting each type automatically. Dual H.265 codec engines handle independent live view and recording pipelines. Two SATA bays support a total of twelve terabytes of internal storage.

Replaces older analogue or single-format recorders

Upgrading is worthwhile when you need mixed camera technologies on one recorder without rewiring existing coax runs. The unit adds real-time 1080p pentaplex operation, programmable multi-channel HD spot outputs and POS text overlay that legacy boxes lack. It also brings mobile viewing through the Mr. Patrol app and a Mac CMS client for remote management.

Check camera types, cabling and storage needs

Verify that your current cameras use EX-SDI, HD-SDI, HD-TVI, CVI or 960H signals so the auto-detection works. Confirm you have enough coax or twisted-pair runs for sixteen channels and that two SATA drives up to six terabytes each satisfy your retention requirements. Ensure the recorder can reach the network for DDNS, mobile access and NTP time sync.

Highlights

  • Records 16 channels simultaneously with H.265 efficiency
  • Connects EX SDI, HD SDI, HD-TVI, CVI and 960H cameras
  • Adds up to 4 IP cameras to the same recorder
  • Two SATA bays support up to 12 TB total storage
  • Mobile app and Mac CMS give remote live and playback access

Specifications

Recording TypeVideo Recorder

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Questions about this item

How many SATA hard drives can the DVR hold?

The unit has two SATA bays, each supporting up to 12 TB for a combined 16 TB capacity.

What cable do I need to control a PTZ camera with this recorder?

Connect the PTZ camera to the RS-485 port on the rear panel and configure the protocol in the menu.

When should I replace the internal hard drives in this recorder?

Plan to swap drives after three to five years of continuous recording or if SMART alerts report reallocated sectors.

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