Storage calculator
How much hard disk does your CCTV need?
Pick your cameras and how long footage should be kept. We size the recorder’s hard disk with 10% headroom.
Estimated storage
1 × 6 TBRecommended hard disk
5.18 TBFootage for 30 days
16.0 MbpsTotal recording bitrate
| Bitrate per camera | 4.0 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Storage per camera per day | 43.2 GB |
| Total footage | 5184.0 GB |
Typical bitrates for good-quality recording at 25 fps (H.265: 2MP 2 Mbps, 4MP 4 Mbps, 5MP 5 Mbps, 8MP 8 Mbps; H.264 roughly 1.5–2×). Busy scenes, night noise and smart codecs change real usage.
