GV‐Hot Swap VMS System V5 (Rev. C) – 3U, 16 / 8‐Bay
INTRODUCTION
The GV‐Hot Swap VMS System V5 features a powerful data storage capacity. It comes with a selection of 4U (20‐bay) or 3U (16 / 8‐bay) and
hot‐swappable SATA mobile racks. Depending on HDD size, the GV‐Hot Swap VMS System V5 can store up to 120 terabytes of recorded data. Support
for hot‐swapping makes data storage and management more convenient.
GeoVision Surveillance System empowers the GV‐Hot Swap VMS System V5 with a maximum of 64 audio and video channels. Its networking
capability makes remote access and control of the system possible. Additionally, its compatibility with other GeoVision accessories can cater to any
kinds of needs or budgets. By extending the compatibility to the third‐party IP devices (license required), GV‐VMS software provides a pure IP
solution to GV‐Hot Swap VMS System V5.
KEY FEATURES
Powered by Intel Core i7 Processor
64‐bit Windows Embedded Standard 7
Support H.265 CPU and GPU decoding
Support up to 64 channels (pure IP surveillance)
Three‐monitor display
Maximum storage capacity up to 120 TB (4U 20‐Bay) / 96 TB (3U 16‐Bay) / 48 TB (3U 8‐Bay)
Hot‐swap status LED panel
Dual Gigabit LAN ports
4U (20‐bay) or 3U (16 / 8‐bay) hot‐swap SATA HDDs for data storage
Built‐in 4 inputs and 4 outputs
Extreme performance for GV‐VMS software operation
Pre‐installed SSD for recovery
RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 6 / 00 / 10 / 50 / 60 data protection (optional)
Compatible with full selections of GeoVision accessories
AVAILABLE MODELS
GV‐VMSH V5
GV‐VMSH Pro V5
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SPECIFICATIONS
System
Model
CPU Intel Core i7 Processor
RAM 16 GB Dual Channels
OS 64‐bit Windows Embedded Standard 7
DirectX 11
16‐bay 16 (3.5" HDD)
No. of HDD
8‐bay 8 (3.5" HDD)
Internal Storage 64 GB SSD
Ethernet RJ‐45, 10 / 100 / 1000 Mbps x 2
Video Output 3 displays: VGA, DVI‐D, and HDMI
Connector
USB 2.0 Rear: 2 ports
USB 3.0 Front: 2 ports, Rear: 2 ports
12 cm (4 3/4") ‐
Fan
8 cm (3 1/8") 4 units
Output: 550 W
16‐bay
Input: 100‐240 V, 47‐63 Hz
Power
Output: 400 W
8‐bay
Input: 100‐240 V, 47‐63 Hz
Model GV‐VMS (GV) GV‐VMS (Pro)
Video and Audio
Video Input 32 channels 64 channels
Audio Input 32 channels 64 channels
Video Compression Geo MPEG4, Geo H.264 / H.265
Note
1. The number of supported channels may vary depending on the resolution and codec of connected IP videos. If you want to know the number
of supported channels according to your requirements, please write us at [email protected] or click (here) for more information.
2. The H.265 CPU and GPU decoding are only supported by GV‐VMS V15.11.0.0 or later versions.
Live View Playback
Image Control Contrast / Brightness / Saturation / Hue
Round the Clock / Motion Detection / Sensor Detection / Pre & Post Recording / Schedule
Recording Mode
Recording
Pre Recording 1 ~ 45 min.
Instant Playback 10 sec. / 30 sec. / 1 min. / 5 min.
Watermark Marking Supported
Searching and Backup
Search Method Date / Time / Camera / Event Type
1
Backup Type DVD+R (DL) / DVD‐R (DL) / DVD+R / DVD+RW / DVD‐R / DVD‐RW / CD‐R / CD‐RW
Remote Monitoring
Network Type LAN, WAN, Internet
Web browser (IE, Chrome, Firefox and Safari)
Monitoring Environment
Mobile device (Android and iOS)
System Monitoring and Recovery
Power Restoration Automatic restart after power outage
Monitoring Two independent Watchdogs (Hardware Watchdog + Software Watchdog)
Recovery Automatic system rebuild from internal hard disk
Alarm
Standard 4 inputs
GV‐IO 12‐In Card (Optional) 12 inputs
Sensor Input
GV‐IO Box Ports (Optional) 4 / 8 / 16 inputs
Standard 4 outputs
GV‐IO 12‐Out Card
Alarm Output 12 outputs
(Optional)
GV‐IO Box Ports (Optional) 4 / 8 / 16 outputs
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Peripheral Devices
Audio Microphone In Mini stereo jack
Audio Output Mini stereo jack
Environment
Operating Temp. 0 ~ 45 °C / 32 ~ 113 °F
Humidity 0 ~ 80% RH (non‐condensing)
Language
Bulgarian / Czech / Danish / English / French / German / Greek / Hebrew / Hungarian /
Type Italian / Japanese / Persian / Polish / Portuguese / Russian / Serbian / Simplified Chinese /
Slovakian / Slovenian / Spanish / Traditional Chinese / Turkish
Physical
Color Black
Dimensions 16‐bay 483 x 132.5 x 650 mm / 17 x 5.2 x 25.5 in
(W x H x D) 8‐bay 483 x 132.5 x 580 mm / 17 x 5.2 x 22.8 in
16‐bay 19 kg / 41.8 lb (± 1 kg / 2.2 lb)
Net Weight
8‐bay 18 kg / 39.6 lb (± 1 kg / 2.2 lb)
Software License
Supported Devices Channels License
32 ch No license required
GV IP Devices Only
64 ch GV‐VMS Pro license required, 32 ch per license
rd
32 ch 3 ‐Party license required, in increments of 1 ch
rd
GV + 3 ‐Party IP 2 licenses required:
Devices 64 ch • GV‐VMS Pro license, 32 ch per license
• 3rd‐Party license, in increments of 1 ch
Dongle Type Internal
Note:
1. For backup function, you need to connect an external USB DVD/CD burner.
2. All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Total Frame Rate and Max. No. of Channels Supported
For GV‐IP Camera (Dual Streams)
Dual‐stream Resolution Max. Frame Rate / Total Frame Rate
Video Resolution Channel
Stream 1 (H.264) Stream 2 (H.264) Camera / System
1.3 MP 1280 x 1024 320 x 256 30 fps 64 1920 fps
2 MP 1920 x 1080 448 x 252 30 fps 64 1920 fps
3 MP 2048 x 1536 320 x 240 20 fps 64 1280 fps
5 MP 2560 x 1920 320 x 240 10 fps 64 640 fps
8 MP 3840 x 2160 1280 x 720 25 fps 64 1600 fps
12 MP 4000 x 3000 1024 x 768 15 fps 64 960 fps
Dual‐stream Resolution Max. Frame Rate / Total Frame Rate
Video Resolution Channel
Stream 1 (H.265) Stream 2 (H.264) Camera / System
1 MP 1280 x 720 640 x 360 30 fps 64 1920 fps
2 MP 1920 x 1080 640 x 360 30 fps 64 1920 fps
3 MP 2048 x 1536 640 x 480 30 fps 64 1920 fps
4 MP 2560 x 1440 640 x 360 25 fps 64 1600 fps
5 MP 2592 x 1944 640 x 480 30 fps 64 1920 fps
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For GV‐Fisheye Camera (Single Stream De‐warping)
Single‐Stream Resolution Max. Frame Total Frame Rate
Video Resolution Channel
(H.264) Rate / Camera / System
1.3 MP 1280 x 1200 (4:3) 15 fps 51 765 fps
2 MP 1440 x 1376 (4:3) 15 fps 43 645 fps
3 MP 2048 x 1536 (4:3) 15 fps 27 405 fps
4 MP 2048 x 1944 (4:3) 15 fps 22 330 fps
5 MP 2560 x 1920 (4:3) 10 fps 19 190 fps
8 MP 2896 x 2768 (16:9) 25 fps 9 225 fps
12 MP 4000 x 3000 (4:3) 15 fps 10 150 fps
For Third‐Party IP Camera (Single Stream GPU Decode)
Single‐Stream Resolution Max. Frame Total Frame Rate
Video Resolution Channel
(H.264) Rate / Camera / System
1.3 MP 1260 x 1024 30 fps 47 1410 fps
2 MP 1920 x 1080 30 fps 32 960 fps
3 MP 2048 x 1536 20 fps 32 640 fps
4 MP 2048 x 1944 15 fps 38 570 fps
5 MP 2560 x 1920 10 fps 41 410 fps
8 MP 3840 x 2160 30 fps 8 240 fps
12 MP 4000 x 3000 15 fps 11 165 fps
Packing List
GV‐Hot Swap VMS System V5 x 1
AC Power Cord x 1
Self‐Stick Rubber Pad x 4
Documents Download Guide
Warranty Card
Overview
Front View – 16-Bay Model
Front View – 8-Bay Model
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Rear View– 16 / 8-Bay Model
Options
With 12‐point digital inputs, this card can expand the GV‐Hot Swap VMS V5 up to 16 sensor inputs. This
GV‐IO 12‐In Card
option is only supported for the 3U 8‐Bay model.
GV‐IO 12‐Out Card With 12‐point relay outputs, this card can expand the GV‐Hot Swap VMS V5 up to 16 alarm outputs.
GV‐Data Capture V3 Box can integrate the GV‐Hot Swap VMS V5 to an electronic POS system, while GV‐Data
GV‐Data Capture V3 Box
Capture V3E Box can establish such integration through LAN or Internet.
An easy way for serial port extension. This hub can add 4 RS‐232/RS‐485 serial ports through the GV‐Hot
GV‐Hub V2
Swap VMS V5's USB port.
GV‐COM V3 This unit can add 1 RS‐485 port to your computer through a USB connector.
GV‐IO Box 4 Ports V1.2 provides 4 inputs and 4 relay outputs. It supports both DC and AC output voltages, and
GV‐IO Box (4 Ports V1.2)
provides a USB port for PC connection.
GV‐IO Box 8 provides 8 inputs and 8 relay outputs, and supports both DC and AC output voltages. A USB port
GV‐IO Box (8 Ports)
is also provided for PC connection.
GV‐IO Box 16 provides 16 inputs and 16 relay outputs, and supports both DC and AC output voltages. A USB
GV‐IO Box (16 Ports)
port is also provided for PC connection.
GV‐Joystick facilitates the PTZ camera control. It can be either plugged into the GV‐Hot Swap VMS V5 for
GV‐Joystick V2
independent use or connected to GV‐Keyboard to empower the operation.
The GV‐Keyboard V3 is designed to program and operate the system, and it can also be connected with PTZ
GV‐Keyboard V3
cameras directly for PTZ control.
GV‐IR Remote Control The GV‐IR Remote Control provides easy control of the GV‐Hot Swap DVR / NVR / VMS System.
The Gigabit Network Card can support a single gigabit port. The number of gigabit ports supported varies
Gigabit Network Card
based on models and combination of optional cards. Up to 4 3 gigabit ports can be supported.
The RAID Card supports a maximum of 20 SATA hard drives and enhances data protection. The supported
RAID Card
RAID types include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 00, RAID 10, RAID 50 and RAID 60.
The Redundant Power Supply comes with 2 hot‐swap modules for 3U models and 3 hot‐swap modules for 4U
models. When 1 module is down, the remaining module(s) can still supply full power to the system.
Redundant Power Supply
‐ 3U models: 600 W 1+1 mode; 100 ~ 240 V, 47‐63 Hz
‐ 4U models: 1000 W N+1 mode; 100 ~ 240 V, 47‐63 Hz
Note:
1. The optional accessories will be built in the GV‐Hot Swap Surveillance System V5 (Rev. C) and tested before shipment. Opening the case and
installing the accessories yourself will void the warranty.
2. The optional accessories are only supported in GV‐Hot Swap Surveillance System V5 (Rev. C) or later.
3. Please contact our sales representatives for more information when combining optional cards for your system
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