System Overview

• Model: Elite Series 32 Channel 2U 4K DVR

• SKU: PENDVR-EL324K-AI3

• Recorder Type: 32-channel penta-brid digital video recorder

• Form Factor: 2U rack-mountable chassis

• Processor: Industrial-grade processor

• Operating System: Embedded Linux

• Operating Interface: Web interface and local GUI

Video Input & Camera Support

• Analog Camera Inputs:

  • 32 × BNC ports with automatic format detection

  • Supports HDCVI, AHD, TVI, and CVBS

• IP Camera Input:

  • Up to 32 IP channels

  • Supports IP cameras up to 12MP per channel

• Analog Resolution Support:

  • HDCVI:

    • 4K @25/30 fps, 6MP @20 fps, 5MP @25 fps, 4MP @25/30 fps

    • 1080p @25/30 fps, 720p @25/30 fps, 720p @50/60 fps

  • TVI:

    • 4K @15 fps, 5MP @20 fps, 4MP @25/30 fps, 3MP @25/30 fps

    • 1080p @25/30 fps, 720p @25/30 fps

  • AHD:

    • 4K @15 fps, 5MP @20 fps, 4MP @25/30 fps, 3MP @25/30 fps

    • 1080p @25/30 fps, 720p @25/30 fps

Video Output & Display

• HDMI Outputs: 2 ports

• VGA Output: 1 port

• TV Output: 1 channel

• HDMI1 Resolutions:

  • 3840 × 2160, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 1024, 1280 × 720

• VGA / HDMI2 Resolutions:

  • 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 1024, 1280 × 720

• Multi-Screen Display:

  • 1 / 4 / 8 / 9 / 16 / 25 / 36

Compression & Streaming

• Video Compression: AI Coding, Smart H.265+, H.265, Smart H.264+, H.264

• Audio Compression: G.711a, G.711u, PCM

• Dual-Stream: Supported

• Video Bit Rate: 32 kbps – 6144 kbps

• Audio Bit Rate: 64 kbps

Encoding Performance

• Main Stream Encoding:

  • 4K @1–7 fps

  • 6MP @1–10 fps

  • 5MP @1–12 fps

  • 4K-N / 4MP / 3MP @1–15 fps

  • 4M-N / 1080p / 720p / 960H / D1 / CIF @1–25/30 fps

• Sub Stream Encoding:

  • 960H @1–15 fps

  • D1 / CIF @1–25/30 fps

Network & Connectivity

• Bandwidth:

  • Incoming: 128 Mbps

  • Recording: 128 Mbps

  • Outgoing: 128 Mbps

• Network Ports:

  • 2 × Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps, RJ-45)

• Network Modes:

  • Multi-address mode, fault tolerance, load balancing

• Network Protocols:

  • HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP, IPv4, RTSP, UDP, SMTP, NTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, P2P

• Mobile Access: iOS and Android

• Browser Support: Chrome, IE9 or later, Firefox

• ONVIF Compliance: Version 21.12

• Third-Party Camera Support:

  • ONVIF, Axis, Sony, Panasonic, Samsung, Arecont

AI & Intelligent Analytics

• AI Coding: Supported on all 32 channels

• Perimeter Protection:

  • Advanced Mode: 6 channels, up to 10 IVS rules per channel

  • General Mode: 12 channels, up to 10 IVS rules per channel

• SMD Plus:

  • Up to 32 channels with secondary AI filtering for human and vehicle detection

• Face Detection:

  • Up to 6 channels, processing up to 12 face images per second per channel

• Face Attributes:

  • Gender, age group, glasses, expressions, face mask, beard

• Face Database Capacity:

  • Up to 10 databases

  • 20,000 total face images

Audio

• Audio Inputs:

  • 16-channel BNC (external)

  • 32-channel BNC (coaxial audio)

• Audio Output: 1-channel BNC

• Two-Way Talk: 1-channel BNC

• Microphone In / Out: BNC connectors

• Audio Sampling: 8 kHz, 16-bit

Recording & Playback

• Record Modes:

  • General, motion detection, intelligent, alarm, POS

• Playback Layouts: 1 / 4 / 9 / 16

• Playback Modes:

  • Instant, general, event, tag, smart playback (face & motion detection)

• Backup Methods: USB device and network

Storage

• HDD Interface: 8 × SATA ports

• Maximum HDD Capacity: Up to 16TB per drive

• Disk Group Management: Supported

Alarm & Event Handling

• Alarm Inputs: 16 channels

• Alarm Outputs:

  • 5-channel relay output

  • 1-channel 12V / 1A output

• General Alarms: Motion detection, video loss, tampering, local alarm

• Anomaly Alarms: No disk, storage error, disk full, camera offline, IP/MAC conflict

• Intelligent Alarms: Face detection, face recognition, perimeter protection

• Alarm Linkage:

  • Recording, panoramic snapshot, IPC external alarm output, access controller, voice prompt, buzzer, log, preset, email

Ports & Interfaces

• USB Ports:

  • 4 total (2 front USB 2.0, 2 rear USB 3.0)

• eSATA: 1 port

• RS-232: 1 port (PC communication & keyboard)

• RS-485: 1 port (PTZ control)

Power & Physical

• Power Supply: 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

• Power Consumption: < 30 W (without HDDs)

• Net Weight: 7.00 kg (15.44 lb)

• Installation: Rack-mounted or desktop

Certifications

• CE-LVD: EN 60950-1 / IEC 60950-1

• CE-EMC: EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 55032, EN 50130, EN 55024

• FCC: Part 15 Subpart B

Additional Features

• IoT Integration: Supported

• POS Integration: Supported