Wisenet WRR-P-E201W Video Surveillance Station – 80 TB HDD

The Wisenet WRR-P-E201W Video Surveillance Station is a compact, high-capacity network video recorder designed for professional security deployments. Built for reliability and scalable performance, this 1U rackmount NVR comes with pre-installed Wisenet WAVE software and four professional licenses, making it an ideal choice for small to mid-size facilities that demand robust storage, streamlined management, and seamless integration with the Wisenet ecosystem. With up to 80 TB of raw storage and 54 TB usable capacity after disk formatting and RAID 5 configuration, it delivers the balance of ample space and data protection for multi-camera configurations. Its 470 Mbps recording capability ensures crisp, continuous footage capture, while four hot-swappable or fixed 3.5" HDD bays provide flexible storage expansion. For on-site monitoring, the unit also supports HDMI output, allowing quick local viewing on connected displays. If you’re looking for a turnkey surveillance solution with enterprise-grade features in a compact form factor, the WRR-P-E201W is engineered to deliver.

• Massive storage with reliable protection: Up to 80 TB of raw HDD storage, with approximately 54 TB usable after formatting and RAID 5 configuration, giving you a practical balance between capacity and redundancy.
• WAVE-powered, ready-to-run: Wisenet WAVE pre-installed with four professional licenses, enabling rapid deployment and access to advanced analytics, camera management, and secure user roles straight out of the box.
• Compact 1U rackmount design with HDMI: A sleek 1U chassis that fits neatly into standard server rooms, with HDMI output for local monitoring and quick verification of camera feeds on a connected display.
• High-throughput recording: Supports up to 470 Mbps of recording bandwidth, ensuring stable, high-quality video capture from multiple cameras across your network.
• Flexible drive bay configuration: Four 3.5-inch HDD bays provide scalable storage options and straightforward maintenance, ideal for growing security environments and data retention policies.

Technical Details of Wisenet WRR-P-E201W

• Model: WRR-P-E201W
• Total storage: Up to 80 TB raw HDD capacity.
• Usable storage (RAID 5): Approximately 54 TB after disk formatting and RAID 5 configuration.
• Drive bays: 4 x 3.5" HDD bays.
• Form factor: 1U rackmount chassis suitable for standard server racks.
• Video recording bandwidth: Up to 470 Mbps for reliable multi-channel recording.
• Software & licenses: Wisenet WAVE pre-installed with 4 professional licenses included.
• Monitoring output: HDMI output for local viewing on a connected display.

how to install Wisenet WRR-P-E201W

• Prepare the site: Ensure you have a secure, ventilated rack space with stable power and network access. Confirm the facility’s electrical requirements and cooling capacity for a 1U NVR in operation.
• Install hard drives: If drives aren’t pre-populated, install up to four 3.5" HDDs into the four drive bays. Follow proper ESD precautions and secure all screws to minimize vibration and noise.
• Connect essential cables: Connect the NVR to a network switch using a Gigabit Ethernet uplink for camera streams and remote access. Attach a monitor or TV via HDMI for local monitoring, and connect the power supply to an appropriate outlet.
• Power up and configure initial settings: Power on the WRR-P-E201W and follow the on-screen setup wizard. The WAVE software is pre-installed, so you’ll be guided through initial network configuration, time settings, and administrator credentials.
• Configure storage and RAID: Access the RAID configuration utility to set up RAID 5 for data protection. Initialize the drives, format the volume, and verify that the system recognizes the full 80 TB raw capacity.
• License and camera integration: Confirm that the four WAVE professional licenses are active. Add compatible Wisenet cameras to WAVE, assign camera groups, and configure recording profiles, motion triggers, and retention policies according to your security requirements.
• Finalize deployment: Create user accounts with appropriate permissions, set up remote access if needed, and implement backup or archiving procedures to protect footage. Perform a test recording to validate performance and ensure smooth capture across cameras.

Frequently asked questions

• What is the total storage and usable storage for the WRR-P-E201W? The unit supports up to 80 TB of raw HDD storage, with approximately 54 TB usable after formatting and RAID 5 configuration.
• How many hard drives does it hold? The WRR-P-E201W includes four 3.5-inch HDD bays, allowing expansion up to four drives for flexible capacity planning.
• What licenses come with the NVR? It ships with four professional Wisenet WAVE licenses pre-installed, enabling access to standard WAVE features and licenses for analytics and camera management.
• Can I monitor locally on a display? Yes. The NVR provides HDMI output for local monitoring on a connected display, making it easy to verify feeds on-site without a separate workstation.
• What is the recording bandwidth? The WRR-P-E201W supports up to 470 Mbps of recording bandwidth, supporting multiple streams and ensuring stable captures from multiple cameras.
• What is RAID 5, and why is it used? RAID 5 provides fault tolerance by distributing parity information across drives. In this configuration, one drive can fail without data loss, which is ideal for surveillance storage where uptime and recoverability are critical.