6-bay QVR Pro surveillance appliance
QNAP QVP-63A Network Video Recorder
A six-bay tower NVR with an Intel Core i3 processor, 16GB DDR4 memory, QVR Pro OS, local 4K HDMI output and support for up to 36 surveillance channels.
Centralised video surveillance with multi-platform monitoring
The QNAP QVP-63A is a tower-based QVR Pro appliance for real-time video and audio monitoring, high-resolution recording and simultaneous playback from multiple IP cameras. The supplied content supports monitoring from Windows, Mac and mobile devices and describes compatibility with thousands of camera models from more than 200 brands.
Key features and benefits
Up to 36 channels
The appliance includes eight embedded channels and a supplied maximum of 36 channels at H.264, 1920 × 1080 and 30FPS.
High-resolution local display
Local display supports 32 channels at 720p or 16 channels at 1080p, with the supplied H.264 and 30FPS conditions.
Multi-client monitoring
The supplied maximum is 16 concurrent client connections, with four live cameras per remote client and variability based on live-camera count.
Six hot-swappable bays
Six SATA bays support the listed 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch hard drives and 2.5-inch solid state drives.
Storage and PCIe expansion
Two M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x2 slots and two PCIe expansion slots are supplied.
Local video and audio
HDMI 2.0 output supports up to 3840 × 2160 at 60Hz, alongside the supplied microphone, speaker and line-out connections.
Who is this model best for?
A strong choice for
- Businesses and offices centralising IP-camera surveillance
- Deployments requiring up to 36 supplied camera channels
- Teams monitoring from Windows, Mac or mobile devices
- Sites needing local HDMI video output
- Surveillance storage using six hot-swappable drive bays
Consider another model if you need
- More than 36 surveillance channels
- More than six internal drive bays
- Built-in 2.5GbE or faster networking
- A rackmount NVR rather than a tower appliance
Key specifications
- Operating system
- QVR Pro OS (QVP)
- CPU
- Intel Core i3 processor
- System memory
- 16GB SODIMM DDR4 (2 × 8GB)
- Maximum memory
- 32GB (2 × 16GB)
- Channels
- 8 embedded; 36 maximum under the supplied H.264, 1920 × 1080, 30FPS condition
- Maximum throughput
- 396Mbps
- Drive bays
- 6 × 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s and 3Gb/s; system shipped without HDD
- Drive compatibility
- 3.5-inch SATA HDD; 2.5-inch SATA HDD; 2.5-inch SATA SSD
- M.2 slots
- 2 × M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x2
- Networking
- 2 × Gigabit Ethernet RJ45
- HDMI
- 1 × HDMI 2.0, up to 3840 × 2160 at 60Hz
- Dimensions
- 188.2 × 264.3 × 279.6mm
Full technical specifications
Processor, memory and storage
| CPU | Intel® Core™ i3 Processor |
|---|---|
| CPU Architecture | 64-bit x86 |
| Graphic Processors | Intel® UHD Graphics 630 |
| 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 | 6 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 |
Network, ports and controls
| 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) |
| LED Indicators | HDD 1-6, Status, LAN, USB port, M.2 port |
| LCD Display/ Button | Yes |
| Buttons | Power, Reset, USB Copy |
Software, surveillance and feature limits
| 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 |
| Max Concurrent Connection (Client) | 16 (4 live cameras / per remote client) *The number of client concurrent connection varies by live cameras |
| Embedded Channel | 8 |
| Max Channel | 36 H264 / 1920x1080 / 30FPS |
| Max Throughput | 396 Mbps |
| File System: Internal Hard Drive | EXT4 |
Physical, environmental and power
| Form Factor | Tower |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 188.2 × 264.3 × 279.6 mm |
| Weight (Net) | 6.553 kg |
| Weight (Gross) | 8.07 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 | 26.52 W |
| Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical | 45.6 W With WD10EFRX drives fully populated |
| Fan | System fan: 2 x 92mm, 12VDC CPU fan: 2 x 60mm blower fan |
| Sound Level | 23.8 db(A) |
| System Warning | Voice prompts or Buzzer |
| Tray Locker | Yes |
Frequently asked questions about QVP-63A Network Video Recorder
What is the QNAP QVP-63A?
The QNAP QVP-63A is a six-bay QVR Pro network surveillance appliance for recording, monitoring and playback from multiple IP cameras.
How many surveillance channels does the QVP-63A support?
It includes eight embedded channels and a supplied maximum of 36 channels under the stated H.264, 1920 × 1080 and 30FPS condition.
What processor and memory are included?
The QVP-63A includes an Intel Core i3 processor and 16GB SODIMM DDR4 as two 8GB modules.
What is the maximum memory?
The supplied maximum is 32GB using two 16GB modules.
How many drive bays does the QVP-63A have?
It has six 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s and 3Gb/s bays, and the supplied table states that HDDs are not included.
Which drive types are listed for the QVP-63A?
The supplied compatibility list includes 3.5-inch SATA HDDs, 2.5-inch SATA HDDs and 2.5-inch SATA SSDs.
Can the QVP-63A be monitored remotely?
The supplied description states that cameras can be monitored from Windows, Mac and mobile devices.
What local display output does the QVP-63A provide?
It includes one HDMI 2.0 output supporting up to 3840 × 2160 at 60Hz.
Important information
This is a diskless system; the supplied technical table states that HDDs are not included.
The maximum live-camera, playback, client and channel figures apply under the resolutions, codecs, frame rates and conditions stated in the full supplied specifications.
