8-Bay QVR Pro Network Video Recorder
QNAP QVP-85B Surveillance NVR
An eight-bay tower NVR with QVR Pro OS, a six-core Intel Core i5 processor, 32 GB DDR4 memory, eight embedded camera channels, support for up to 64 channels and dual 2.5GbE networking.
High-capacity central surveillance for small businesses and offices
The QNAP QVP-85B integrates QVR Pro surveillance software with an eight-bay tower platform for centralised video monitoring, recording and playback. Eight embedded channels, the stated maximum of 64 channels, local display support, 1686 Mbps maximum throughput, dual 2.5GbE networking and hot-swappable storage suit small-business and office security deployments that need room to grow.
Key features and benefits
Eight embedded channels
Eight camera channels are included in the QVR Pro configuration.
Up to 64 channels
The stated maximum is 64 channels at H.264, 1920 × 1080 and 30 FPS.
Eight hot-swappable bays
The system supports eight 3.5-inch SATA bays for compatible HDDs or 2.5-inch SATA drives.
Local monitoring and playback
The listed local-display figures include up to 56 720p live channels or 34 1080p live channels, plus 16 playback channels.
Dual 2.5GbE networking
Two 2.5GbE ports support surveillance traffic and client access.
ONVIF and multi-platform management
It supports cameras from more than 200 brands, ONVIF standards, and management from Windows, Mac and mobile devices.
Who is this model best for?
A strong choice for
- Small-business and office surveillance
- Eight-bay central video retention
- Deployments beginning with eight embedded channels
- Systems scaling toward the stated 64-channel maximum
- Local monitoring with HDMI output
Consider another model if you need
- You need more than 64 camera channels
- You require a rackmount NVR
- You need redundant power supplies
Key specifications
- Operating system
- QVR Pro OS (QVP)
- Processor
- Intel Core i5, 6-core/12-thread
- System memory
- 32 GB SODIMM DDR4 (2 × 16 GB)
- Maximum memory
- 64 GB (2 × 32 GB)
- Camera channels
- 8 embedded; maximum 64
- Maximum throughput
- 1686 Mbps
- Drive bays
- 8 × 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s
- M.2 slots
- 2 × M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 x4
- Networking
- 2 × 2.5GbE
- Dimensions
- 188.2 × 329.3 × 280.8 mm
Full technical specifications
Surveillance platform and capacity
| OS | QVR Pro OS (QVP) |
|---|---|
| Max Live Cameras (Local Display) | 56ch @ All 720p,H.264, 30FPS 34ch @ All 1080p,H.264, 30FPS |
| Max Playback Cameras (Local Display) | 16 |
| Embedded Channel | 8 |
| Max Channel | 64 H264 / 1920x1080 / 30FPS |
| Max Throughput | 1686 Mbps |
Processor, memory and storage
| CPU | Intel® Core™ i5 6-core/12-thread Processor |
|---|---|
| CPU Architecture | 64-bit x86 |
| Graphic Processors | Intel® UHD Graphics 730 |
| Hardware-accelerated Transcoding | Supported |
| System Memory | 32 GB SODIMM DDR4 (2 x 16 GB) |
| Maximum Memory | 64 GB ( 2 x 32 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 Gen4 x4 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
| 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Port | 2 |
|---|---|
| PCIe Slot | 2 Slot 1: PCIe Gen 4 x16 Slot 2: PCIe Gen 4 x4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Port | 1 x Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps 2 x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps |
| HDMI™ Output | 1, HDMI™ 1.4b (up to 4096 x 2160 @ 30Hz) |
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 × 280.8 mm |
| Weight (Net) | 7.3 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 | 43.131 W |
| Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical | 85.701 W With WD10EFRX drives fully populated |
| Fan | System fan: 2 x 120mm, 12VDC CPU fan: 1 x 60mm, 12VDC |
| Sound Level | 24.2 db(A) |
| System Warning | Voice prompts or Buzzer |
| Tray Locker | Yes |
Frequently asked questions about the QVP-85B
What is the QNAP QVP-85B?
It is an eight-bay QVR Pro tower NVR with a six-core Intel Core i5 processor, 32 GB memory, eight embedded channels and a stated maximum of 64 channels.
Which processor does the QVP-85B use?
The QVP-85B uses an Intel Core i5 six-core, 12-thread processor.
How much memory is included with the QVP-85B?
It includes 32 GB SODIMM DDR4 memory as two 16 GB modules and supports a stated maximum of 64 GB.
How many drive bays does the QVP-85B have?
It has eight 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s drive bays.
Which drive types are supported by the QVP-85B?
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-85B?
It includes two 2.5GbE ports.
What expansion options does the QVP-85B provide?
It provides two M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 x4 slots and two PCIe Gen 4 slots, plus USB 3.2 Gen 2 and HDMI connectivity.
What form factor is the QVP-85B?
It is a tower network video recorder.
What are the dimensions of the QVP-85B?
Its stated dimensions are 188.2 × 329.3 × 280.8 mm.
How many camera channels does the QVP-85B support?
It includes eight embedded channels and lists a maximum of 64 channels at H.264, 1920 × 1080 and 30 FPS.
Important information
The system is shipped without HDDs.
The 64-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 85.701 W operating figure was measured with WD10EFRX drives fully populated.
