Storage Calculator & Network Requirements
* It is recommended to calculate storage space based on standard non U-Code space requirements and for 24 hour recording.
This will ensure that users will always get the required amount of retention days.
* U-Code estimates are based on Uniview specific compression technology using an average reduction in storage requirements. Actual results may vary based on scene complexity and light levels. Recommended drive sizes round up to the nearest available HDD capacity (2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, or 18 TB).
Optimization Tips
Motion Detection
Recording only on motion can save up to 50% of storage.
Schedules
Recording only on motion during off-hours can save up to 25% of storage.
Smart Codecs
Enabling H.265 or U-Code can save up to 80%* of space.
VBR vs CBR
Variable Bit Rate (VBR) saves storage when no motion is occurring.
Network & Stream Minimum Requirements
| Camera Count | LAN Target | Compression | Resolution | Main Stream | Sub Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Cameras | 100 Mbps | H.264 | 4MP / 5MP / 8MP | 6144 Kbps | 1024 Kbps |
| 8 Cameras | 1000 Mbps | H.264 | 4MP / 5MP / 8MP | 4096 Kbps | 1024 Kbps |
| 16 Cameras | 1000 Mbps | H.265 | 4MP / 5MP / 8MP | 4096 Kbps | 512 Kbps |
| 32+ Cameras | 1000 Mbps | H.265 | 4MP | 3072 Kbps | 512 Kbps |
| 32+ Cameras | 1000 Mbps | H.265 | 5MP / 8MP | 2048 Kbps | 512 Kbps |
U-Code Bitrate Comparison (H.265)
| Resolution | Standard (OFF) | Basic U-Code (ON) |
|---|---|---|
| 4MP | 4096 Kbps | 2048 Kbps |
| 5MP | 6144 Kbps | 3072 Kbps |
| 8MP (4K) | 8192 Kbps | 4096 Kbps |
Why use U-Code?
U-Code is a compression technology that adjusts bitrates without sacrificing image quality by intelligently identifying moving objects and static backgrounds.
- 50% more retention days on same hardware.
- Lower network usage on slow upload speeds.
- Keep same image quality.