Interactive Tool
Updated v1.0
Surveillance Storage Estimator
Calculate required NVR HDD capacity and network bandwidth based on resolution, codec efficiency, and retention policies.
Share Configuration
This link saves all your current settings — anyone who opens it will see the same configuration.
Stream Parameters
Input Configunits
Base pixel density affects bitrate scaling.
15 FPS
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15
30
60
24 Hours
Average active recording duration per camera per day.
days
Expert Note on Bitrates
Calculations include a standard 10% overhead for filesystem formatting and database indexing. Bandwidth estimates represent "Main Stream" utilization; typically an additional 0.5 Mbps per camera is required for Sub Streams (Mobile/Mosaic view).
Required Storage
9.41
TB
Raw Capacity
10 TB Formatted
Network Load
26
Mbps
Total incoming throughput to NVR
Per Camera
1.65 Mbps
Switch Port Rec.
10/100 Switch