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.
📊Reference Table & Engineering Specs
| Parameter / Metric | Specification Value |
|---|---|
| Camera Count | 16 Kamera IP / Analog HD |
| Resolution & FPS | 2 MP (1080p) @ 15–20 FPS |
| Retention Period | 30 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.