8-Bay QVR Pro Network Video Recorder
QNAP QVP-85A Surveillance NVR
An eight-bay tower NVR with QVR Pro OS, an Intel Core i5 processor, 16 GB DDR4 memory, eight embedded camera channels, support for up to 48 channels and dual Gigabit Ethernet.
Integrated monitoring, recording and playback for business security
The QNAP QVP-85A is a tower-based QVR Pro appliance for real-time video and audio monitoring, high-resolution recording, and simultaneous playback from multiple IP cameras. Its eight drive bays, eight embedded channels, stated 48-channel maximum, HDMI output, dual Gigabit Ethernet and cross-platform management provide a central surveillance platform for businesses and offices.
Key features and benefits
Eight embedded channels
The appliance includes eight embedded camera channels.
Up to 48 channels
The maximum is 48 channels at H.264, 1920 × 1080 and 30 FPS.
Eight-bay video storage
Eight hot-swappable SATA bays support the listed 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch drives.
Local display capability
The QVP-85A lists up to 32 720p or 16 1080p live cameras on local display and up to 12 playback cameras.
Cross-platform management
Cameras can be monitored and managed from Windows, Mac and mobile devices.
Expandable surveillance hardware
Two M.2 slots, two PCIe slots, USB 3.2 Gen 2 and HDMI provide the listed storage and connectivity options.
Who is this model best for?
A strong choice for
- Small-business and office surveillance
- Eight-bay video recording storage
- Deployments using eight embedded channels
- Systems scaling toward 48 channels
- Local and remote multi-platform monitoring
Consider another model if you need
- You need more than 48 camera channels
- You require 2.5GbE or faster built-in networking
- You need a rackmount NVR
Key specifications
- Operating system
- QVR Pro OS (QVP)
- Processor
- Intel Core i5 processor
- System memory
- 16 GB SODIMM DDR4 (2 × 8 GB)
- Maximum memory
- 32 GB (2 × 16 GB)
- Camera channels
- 8 embedded; maximum 48
- Maximum throughput
- 528 Mbps
- Drive bays
- 8 × 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s
- M.2 slots
- 2 × M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x2
- Networking
- 2 × Gigabit Ethernet RJ45
- Dimensions
- 188.2 × 329.3 × 279.6 mm
Full technical specifications
Surveillance platform and capacity
| OS | QVR Pro OS (QVP) |
|---|---|
| Max Live Cameras (Local Display) | 32ch @ All 720p,H.264, 30FPS 16ch @ All 1080p,H.264, 30FPS |
| Max Playback Cameras (Local Display) | 12 |
| Embedded Channel | 8 |
| Max Channel | 48 H264 / 1920x1080 / 30FPS |
| Max Throughput | 528 Mbps |
Processor, memory and storage
| CPU | Intel® Core™ i5 Processor |
|---|---|
| CPU Architecture | 64-bit x86 |
| Graphic Processors | Intel® UHD Graphics 630 |
| Hardware-accelerated Transcoding | Supported |
| System Memory | 16 GB SODIMM DDR4 (2 x 8 GB) |
| Maximum Memory | 32 GB ( 2 x 16 GB) |
| Memory Slot | 2 x SO-DIMM DDR4 |
| Flash Memory | 5GB (Dual boot OS protection) |
| Drive Bay | 8 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s The system is shipped without HDD. For the HDD compatibility list |
| Drive Compatibility | 3.5-inch bays: 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives 2.5-inch SATA hard disk drives 2.5-inch SATA solid state drives |
| Hot-swappable | Supported |
| M.2 SSD Slot | 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 x2 slots |
| File System: Internal Hard Drive | EXT4 |
Software and system features
| Max Concurrent Connection (Client) | 16 (4 live cameras / per remote client) *The number of client concurrent connection varies by live cameras |
|---|
Network, ports and expansion
| Gigabit Ethernet Port (RJ45) | 2 |
|---|---|
| PCIe Slot | 2 Slot 1: PCIe Gen 3 x16 (CPU) Slot 2: PCIe Gen 3 x4 (PCH) |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 port | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Port | 2 x Type-C USB 3.2 Gen2 5V/3A 10Gbps 2 x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen2 5V/1A 10Gbps |
| HDMI™ Output | 1, HDMI™ 2.0 (up to 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz) |
| Audio Input | 1 x 3.5mm microphone input jacks |
| Audio Output | 1 x built-in speaker, 1 x 3.5mm line out jack (for amplifiers or speakers) |
Physical, environmental and power
| Form Factor | Tower |
|---|---|
| LED Indicators | HDD 1-8, Status, LAN, USB port, M.2 port |
| LCD Display/ Button | Yes |
| Buttons | Power, Reset, USB Copy |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 188.2 × 329.3 × 279.6 mm |
| Weight (Net) | 7.06 kg |
| Weight (Gross) | 9.19 kg |
| Operating temperature | 0 - 40 °C (32°F - 104°F) |
| Relative Humidity | 5-95% RH non-condensing, wet bulb: 27°C (80.6°F) |
| Power Supply Unit | 250W, 100-240V |
| Power Consumption: HDD Sleep Mode | 41.47 W |
| Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical | 65.03 W With WD10EFRX drives fully populated |
| Fan | System fan: 2 x 120mm, 12VDC CPU fan: 2 x 60mm blower fan |
| Sound Level | 24.2 db(A) |
| System Warning | Voice prompts or Buzzer |
| Tray Locker | Yes |
Frequently asked questions about the QVP-85A
What is the QNAP QVP-85A?
It is an eight-bay QVR Pro tower NVR with an Intel Core i5 processor, 16 GB memory, eight embedded channels and a stated maximum of 48 channels.
Which processor does the QVP-85A use?
The QVP-85A uses an Intel Core i5 processor; a more specific processor model or core count is not stated.
How much memory is included with the QVP-85A?
It includes 16 GB SODIMM DDR4 memory as two 8 GB modules and supports a stated maximum of 32 GB.
How many drive bays does the QVP-85A have?
It has eight 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s drive bays.
Which drive types are supported by the QVP-85A?
Its 3.5-inch bays support 3.5-inch SATA HDDs, 2.5-inch SATA HDDs and 2.5-inch SATA SSDs.
Which network ports are built into the QVP-85A?
It includes two Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports.
What expansion options does the QVP-85A provide?
It provides two M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x2 slots, two PCIe Gen 3 slots, USB connectivity, HDMI, audio input and audio output.
What form factor is the QVP-85A?
It is a tower network video recorder.
What are the dimensions of the QVP-85A?
Its stated dimensions are 188.2 × 329.3 × 279.6 mm.
How many camera channels does the QVP-85A support?
It includes eight embedded channels and lists a maximum of 48 channels at H.264, 1920 × 1080 and 30 FPS.
Important information
The system is shipped without HDDs.
The 48-channel maximum is stated for H.264 at 1920 × 1080 and 30 FPS.
The number of concurrent client connections varies with the number of live cameras.
The stated 65.03 W operating figure was measured with WD10EFRX drives fully populated.
