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How much storage for 16 cameras?
Storage, recorder and disks for 16 cameras by retention period and resolution.
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16 × 4 MP cameras, H.265, continuous recording
| Retention | Storage | Suggested recorder | Recorder + disks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | 3.6 TB | UNVR + 2 × UACC-HDD-E-8TB (8.0 TB usable) | $1,504 |
| 14 days | 7.3 TB | UNVR + 2 × UACC-HDD-E-8TB (8.0 TB usable) | $1,504 |
| 30 days | 15.6 TB | UNVR + 2 × UACC-HDD-E-16TB (16.0 TB usable) | $2,004 |
| 60 days | 31.1 TB | UNVR + 3 × UACC-HDD-E-16TB (32.0 TB usable) | $2,757 |
| 90 days | 46.7 TB | UNVR + 4 × UACC-HDD-E-16TB (48.0 TB usable) | $3,510 |
By resolution (30 days)
| Resolution | Storage | Suggested recorder |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 9.3 TB | UNVR + 2 × UACC-HDD-E-16TB (16.0 TB usable) |
| 2K (4 MP) | 15.6 TB | UNVR + 2 × UACC-HDD-E-16TB (16.0 TB usable) |
| 4K | 31.1 TB | UNVR + 3 × UACC-HDD-E-16TB (32.0 TB usable) |
altea.io prices as of 2026-11-05. Estimated bitrates; one disk reserved for redundancy. Cameras, cabling and installation extra.
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How much storage for 16 cameras?
About 15.6 TB for 30 days of continuous 4 MP H.265 recording. With motion recording you need much less.
Which recorder for 16 cameras?
For 30 days: UNVR + 2 × UACC-HDD-E-16TB (16.0 TB usable), about $2,004 at altea.io prices.
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Updated 2026-11-05