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● cctv16x 2MP Cameras (30 Days) = 6 TB HDD (H.265)

16-Camera CCTV Hard Drive Storage for 30 Days 24/7 Recording (H.265 vs H.264)

How much HDD storage do 16 1080p CCTV cameras need for 30 days 24/7? Compare H.265 (~4.2 TB) vs H.264 (~8.4 TB) NVR requirements.

⚡ Instant Calculated Answer
16x 2MP Cameras (30 Days) = 6 TB HDD (H.265)
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📊Reference Table & Engineering Specs

Parameter / MetricSpecification Value
Camera Count16 Kamera IP / Analog HD
Resolution & FPS2 MP (1080p) @ 15–20 FPS
Retention Period30 Hari Penuh (24 Jam Nonstop)
Net Storage (H.265 Codec)~4.15 TB (Rekomendasi Beli: 1x 6TB atau 2x 4TB Surveillance HDD)
Net Storage (H.264 Codec)~8.30 TB (Rekomendasi Beli: 2x 6TB HDD)
Total NVR Ingress Bandwidth~20.5 Mbps (H.265) / ~41.0 Mbps (H.264)

📖Technical Explanation & Methodology

For 16 1080p cameras recording 24/7 for 30 days using H.265 (~1.28 Mbps per stream), total storage is ~4.15 TB. A 6 TB surveillance drive (or 2x 4 TB) is recommended.

❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many TB for 16 cameras for 30 days?

With H.265 encoding at 1080p, 16 cameras require roughly 4.2 TB, making a 6 TB surveillance HDD ideal.