Maximum Hard drive Support by Hikvision DVR NVR | DOITEK CCT
Maximum Hard Drive Support for Hikvision DVR & NVR
Overview
This article provides a general reference for the maximum supported hard disk drive (HDD) size per drive for various Hikvision DVR and NVR series.
The information is based on official Hikvision specification sheets and technical bulletins.
Note: Actual HDD support may vary depending on firmware version, hardware revision, and regional model variants. Always verify with the latest official documentation.
Maximum HDD Capacity by Series
NVR Series
Device Series Firmware Version Max HDD Size (per drive) Last Update Model Reference DeepInMind NVR Gen1 & Gen2 V4.1.25 (181028)
V4.22.110 (200510) 10 TB 2019-02-13 iDS-9600NXI-I AcuSense NVR Gen1 & Gen2 V4.1.15 (190305)
V4.40.400 (200803) 8 TB 2019-02-13 DS-76(77)NXI-I Super I Series NVR V4.1.66 (200103) 10 TB 2020-11-16 DS-96000NI-I I Series NVR V4.1.67 (181106) 10 TB* 2019-02-13 I & K Series Q Series NVR V3.4.96 (170814) 6 TB 2019-03-18 Q & K(B) Series
| Device Series | Firmware Version | Max HDD Size (per drive) | Last Update | Model Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeepInMind NVR Gen1 & Gen2 | V4.1.25 (181028) V4.22.110 (200510) | 10 TB | 2019-02-13 | iDS-9600NXI-I |
| AcuSense NVR Gen1 & Gen2 | V4.1.15 (190305) V4.40.400 (200803) | 8 TB | 2019-02-13 | DS-76(77)NXI-I |
| Super I Series NVR | V4.1.66 (200103) | 10 TB | 2020-11-16 | DS-96000NI-I |
| I Series NVR | V4.1.67 (181106) | 10 TB* | 2019-02-13 | I & K Series |
| Q Series NVR | V3.4.96 (170814) | 6 TB | 2019-03-18 | Q & K(B) Series |
DVR Series
Device Series Firmware Version Max HDD Size (per drive) Last Update Model Reference Turbo HD SH DVR V3.1.18 6 TB 2016-09-26 DS-72/73/90HQ(G)HI-SH Turbo HD 3.0 F Series DVR V3.4.88 (180228) 8 TB 2020-11-16 DS-72/73/90HU(G)HI-F Turbo HD 4.0 K Series DVR V3.5.37 (181108) 10 TB 2020-11-16 DS-72/73/90HU(G)(T)HI-K
| Device Series | Firmware Version | Max HDD Size (per drive) | Last Update | Model Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turbo HD SH DVR | V3.1.18 | 6 TB | 2016-09-26 | DS-72/73/90HQ(G)HI-SH |
| Turbo HD 3.0 F Series DVR | V3.4.88 (180228) | 8 TB | 2020-11-16 | DS-72/73/90HU(G)HI-F |
| Turbo HD 4.0 K Series DVR | V3.5.37 (181108) | 10 TB | 2020-11-16 | DS-72/73/90HU(G)(T)HI-K |
Value Express, Kit & Other Series
Device Series Firmware Version Max HDD Size (per drive) Last Update Value Express NVR (ERI-Q10x) V3.4.96 (171205) 6 TB 2019-02-13 NVR Kit (Same as VE Series) V3.4.96 (171205) 6 TB 2019-02-13 Value Express DVR (ERT-F2xx) V3.4.88 (180228) 6 TB 2016-09-26 DVR Kit (Same as F Series DVR) V3.4.88 (180228) 6 TB 2016-09-26 Netra NVR/DVR V3.4.5 (170518) 6 TB 2016-10-10 E Series NVR V3.4.6 (160405) 6 TB 2016-08-12
| Device Series | Firmware Version | Max HDD Size (per drive) | Last Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value Express NVR (ERI-Q10x) | V3.4.96 (171205) | 6 TB | 2019-02-13 |
| NVR Kit (Same as VE Series) | V3.4.96 (171205) | 6 TB | 2019-02-13 |
| Value Express DVR (ERT-F2xx) | V3.4.88 (180228) | 6 TB | 2016-09-26 |
| DVR Kit (Same as F Series DVR) | V3.4.88 (180228) | 6 TB | 2016-09-26 |
| Netra NVR/DVR | V3.4.5 (170518) | 6 TB | 2016-10-10 |
| E Series NVR | V3.4.6 (160405) | 6 TB | 2016-08-12 |
Important Notes
I Series NVR (DS-77xxNI-I4 & DS-76xxNI-I2):
Supports up to 8 TB per drive with firmware below v4.40
Supports up to 10 TB per drive with firmware v4.40 or above
HDDs used in RAID configurations should be:
Enterprise-grade HDDs, or
HDDs that support RV (Rotational Vibration) sensors
The information provided is a general guideline and may change with firmware or hardware updates.
I Series NVR (DS-77xxNI-I4 & DS-76xxNI-I2):
Supports up to 8 TB per drive with firmware below v4.40
Supports up to 10 TB per drive with firmware v4.40 or above
HDDs used in RAID configurations should be:
Enterprise-grade HDDs, or
HDDs that support RV (Rotational Vibration) sensors
The information provided is a general guideline and may change with firmware or hardware updates.
Official References
HDD Compatibility List (dated 2020-11-16):
https://cloud.hikvisionusa.com/index.php/s/z8xjko6Zjpz7ssk
Technical Bulletin (PDF):
https://us.hikvision.com/sites/default/files/tb/maximum_hard_drive_size_supported_by_nvrdvr_series_0.pdf
Source Document:
https://us.hikvision.com/sites/default/files/tb/maximum_hard_drive_size_supported_by_nvrdvr_series.pdf
HDD Compatibility List (dated 2020-11-16):
https://cloud.hikvisionusa.com/index.php/s/z8xjko6Zjpz7ssk
Technical Bulletin (PDF):
https://us.hikvision.com/sites/default/files/tb/maximum_hard_drive_size_supported_by_nvrdvr_series_0.pdf
Source Document:
https://us.hikvision.com/sites/default/files/tb/maximum_hard_drive_size_supported_by_nvrdvr_series.pdf
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