NVR-ND-165
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16-Channel IC Secure Compact Recording Server
16-channel professional Windows-based recording server featuring IC Secure Video Management System software, Deep Search AI, intelligent event management, advanced investigation tools, and flexible storage expansion for small commercial and professional surveillance deployments.
Overview
The NVR-ND-165 is the compact 16-channel recording server in the IC Secure lineup, designed for smaller commercial, institutional, and compliance-driven surveillance deployments that need professional video management capabilities in a more compact server platform.
Supporting up to 16 IP camera channels, the NVR-ND-165 provides the hardware foundation for the IC Secure Video Management System. The unified platform brings together enterprise recording, live monitoring, playback, intelligent search, event management, E-Maps, system administration, and advanced investigation workflows.
Deep Search AI helps operators investigate recorded video using searchable metadata generated by supported IC Secure cameras. Users can search for people and vehicles, narrow results using available attributes, and investigate defined events.
With one internal 3.5-inch drive bay and support for external NAS and iSCSI storage, the NVR-ND-165 provides a compact recording solution while allowing storage to be expanded based on project requirements and retention goals.
Key Benefits
- 16-Channel Professional Recording — Supports up to 16 IP camera channels for small commercial buildings, offices, retail locations, healthcare facilities, government locations, and other professional surveillance deployments.
- Compact Server Platform — Provides professional video management and enterprise investigation capabilities in a smaller server designed for projects that do not require the capacity of the 32- or 64-channel models.
- Professional VMS Included — IC Secure Video Management System software is included with the server, providing live monitoring, playback, investigations, event management, E-Maps, and system administration without a separate VMS software purchase.
- Deep Search AI Investigations — Search recorded video for people, vehicles, available attributes, and defined events using AI metadata generated by supported IC Secure cameras.
- Advanced Search Tools — Provides professional investigation capabilities including event, bookmark, thumbnail, alarm, smart, and Deep Search workflows.
- Intelligent Event Management — Supports camera, analytics, system, and external device events with configurable actions for more proactive surveillance operations.
- Flexible Storage Expansion — One internal 3.5-inch drive bay supports local recording storage, while NAS and iSCSI compatibility provide options for expanding storage based on project requirements.
- Advanced Camera Support — Supports standard IP cameras, fisheye cameras, multi-sensor cameras, edge storage playback, and a wide range of video analytics and alarm events.
Quick Specs
Designed for Small Professional Surveillance Deployments
The NVR-ND-165 is the entry point into the IC Secure enterprise recording server lineup, supporting up to 16 IP camera channels for organizations that need professional video management and advanced investigation capabilities without the capacity requirements of a larger server.
Need More Capacity?
One Software Platform. Three Enterprise Server Options.
Planning for future expansion? IC Secure offers 16-, 32-, and 64-channel server options, while larger surveillance systems can scale beyond a single recording server. Our team can help design a recording solution tailored to your camera count, storage requirements, retention goals, and project needs.
Applications
- Small commercial buildings
- Professional offices
- Retail locations
- Small government facilities
- Healthcare offices
- Schools and educational facilities
- Warehouses
- Branch locations
- Small industrial facilities
- Professional surveillance deployments
Part of the IC Secure Platform
The NVR-ND-165 serves as the recording and video management foundation for smaller IC Secure deployments. When paired with supported IC Secure cameras, it provides centralized management, enterprise recording, intelligent event management, Deep Search AI, and advanced investigation workflows through one unified surveillance ecosystem.
The IC Secure Video Management System is included with the server for its advertised camera capacity, simplifying deployment and long-term ownership without requiring a separate VMS software purchase.
FAQ
What is a 16-channel video surveillance recording server?
A 16-channel video surveillance recording server is designed to record, manage, and monitor video from up to 16 IP camera channels. Unlike traditional NVR appliances focused primarily on recording, a professional recording server can also support advanced video management, investigation, event management, and storage workflows.
How many cameras does the NVR-ND-165 support?
The NVR-ND-165 supports up to 16 IP camera channels, making it the compact entry point into the IC Secure enterprise recording server lineup.
Who should choose a 16-channel recording server?
A 16-channel recording server is well suited for small commercial, professional, institutional, and compliance-driven surveillance projects that require advanced video management capabilities without the capacity requirements of a larger server.
What is the difference between the NVR-ND-165, NVR-ND-325, and NVR-ND-645?
All three servers run the IC Secure Video Management System and provide access to the same core software platform. The primary differences are camera capacity and hardware capabilities. The NVR-ND-165 supports up to 16 channels, the NVR-ND-325 supports up to 32 channels, and the NVR-ND-645 supports up to 64 channels.
Can IC Secure support surveillance systems with more than 16 cameras?
Yes. Customers requiring more than 16 channels can select the 32-channel NVR-ND-325 or 64-channel NVR-ND-645. Larger IC Secure deployments can also be designed using multiple recording servers within the platform.
Is video management software included with the NVR-ND-165?
Yes. The IC Secure Video Management System is included with the NVR-ND-165 for its advertised camera capacity, eliminating the need to purchase separate VMS software for the included channels.
What is Deep Search AI?
Deep Search AI is an advanced investigation capability within the IC Secure platform that uses metadata generated by supported IC Secure cameras. Operators can search recorded video for people, vehicles, available attributes, and defined events to locate relevant footage more efficiently.
Does the NVR-ND-165 perform the AI analytics?
Supported IC Secure cameras perform AI analytics at the camera and generate intelligent metadata. The NVR-ND-165 records, indexes, manages, and searches that metadata through tools including Deep Search AI.
How much storage does the NVR-ND-165 support?
The NVR-ND-165 includes one internal 3.5-inch drive bay for recording storage and supports external NAS and iSCSI storage. Actual recording capacity and retention time depend on installed storage, camera count, resolution, frame rate, compression settings, recording schedules, and scene activity.
Can the NVR-ND-165 work with third-party cameras?
The IC Secure platform supports compatible ONVIF cameras. However, advanced AI and Deep Search capabilities depend on supported camera functionality, and using non-NDAA-compliant cameras can affect the compliance status of the complete surveillance system.
Do I need a separate computer to use the IC Secure desktop client?
The NVR-ND-165 can run the IC Secure desktop client, but recording servers may be installed in server rooms or secure equipment locations. Depending on the project, users may run the desktop client on an existing compatible workstation or use a dedicated client PC. Dealers should determine where operators will access the system and account for desktop client hardware during project planning.
Can the NVR-ND-165 use NAS or external network storage?
Yes. The NVR-ND-165 supports NAS using SMB/CIFS and iSCSI, providing flexible storage expansion options for projects requiring additional recording capacity or longer retention periods.
Why choose the complete IC Secure platform?
IC Secure combines compliance-driven cameras, professional Windows-based recording servers, and enterprise video management software into one integrated ecosystem. Together, they provide centralized management, intelligent video analytics, Deep Search AI, enterprise recording, and simplified long-term ownership through a unified surveillance platform.
Specifications
| System | |
| Main Processor: | Intel i5 |
| Operating System: | Windows 11 Pro |
| Display | |
| Display Interface: | 1x DisplayPort™ 1.4a, 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| Fisheye Dewarp: | Supported |
| Video | |
| Supported Camera Types: | IP |
| IP Camera Input: | 16 |
| Search Mode: | Smart Search I & II, Deep Search(Object Search, Attribute Search, Scene Search) |
| Playback Function: | 1/64X ~ 64X speed control, next/previous frame, pause, play, rewind, stop |
| Backup Mode: | NAS (SMB/CIFS), iSCSI |
| Audio | |
| Compression: | G.711, G.726, AMR, MPEG-2 AAC-LC |
| Two-way Talk: | Supported |
| Recording | |
| Record Compression: | MJPEG, MPEG4, H.264, H.265 |
| Record Mode: | Continuous, customized schedule, event |
| Storage | |
| Internal HDD: | 1x 3.5” HDD bay |
| Network | |
| Ethernet: | 1x (10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port, RJ-45) |
| Protocol: | HTTP; HTTPS; TCP/IP; RTSP; UDP; IP Search; Multicast |
| Compatibility: | ONVIF (Profile T; Profile S; Profile G) |
| Management Software: | IC Secure |
| Smart Phone: | Android, iOS |
| Construction | |
| Dimensions: | 11.95" x 3.74" x 11.54" (303.5 mm × 95 mm × 293.1 mm) |
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