ABUS NVR10021 — 8-Channel Professional NVR with Two Drive Bays
8 IP channels · 8 MP2 HDD · 16 TB each4 alarm in / 1 relayNo PoE
The ABUS NVR10021 is a 8-channel network video recorder (NVR) from the ABUS professional range that records up to eight IP cameras at 8 MP (4K) onto two internal hard drives of up to 16 TB each — aimed at shops, offices and small commercial sites that need longer retention and alarm integration.
Compared with the compact ABUS TVVR models it adds a second drive bay, much higher bandwidth (80 Mbit/s in, 256 Mbit/s out), USB 3.0, two Gigabit network ports, four alarm inputs and a relay output, plus person/vehicle AI on all 8 channels with suitable ABUS cameras.
Before you order: This recorder has no PoE ports — power the cameras from a PoE switch. Hard drives are not included. ABUS sells the PoE version separately as NVR10021P.
What's in the Box
- ABUS NVR10021 recorder (metal housing, desk or 19" rack mounting)
- No hard drives — both 3.5" SATA bays are empty
- ABUS does not publish the full box contents for this model — ask us and we confirm the power adapter and accessories before you order
What It Means in Practice
- Two drives of up to 16 TB each give up to 32 TB of recording space; the drives run as separate volumes (ABUS lists no RAID).
- Decoding up to 64 MP on the local monitor (40 MP with recorder AI on) — enough to show all 8 cameras at 8 MP at the same time.
- Four alarm inputs (NO/NC) and a 12 V relay output let a door contact or PIR start recording and switch a siren or light.
- Two network ports allow the cameras to sit on a separate network from the office LAN.
- Person/vehicle filtering on all 8 channels cuts false alarms from leaves, rain and animals (ABUS cameras from 2022, see the ABUS compatibility list).
What Will Not Work
- Cameras are not powered by the recorder — no PoE. Choose the NVR10021P or add a PoE switch.
- No hybrid mode — analogue BNC cameras cannot be connected.
- Third-party cameras work only through RTSP or those on the ABUS compatibility list; full feature support is not guaranteed.
- Not a silent unit — it has an integrated fan, so avoid quiet living spaces.
Key Features
2 drive bays
Two SATA bays up to 16 TB each for long retention on multi-camera 8 MP systems.
Alarm integration
4 alarm inputs and a relay output, with pre- and post-alarm recording (5–600 s).
High throughput
80 Mbit/s incoming and 256 Mbit/s outgoing bandwidth for remote viewing by several users.
Smart search
Search by event, date/time, VCA and Smart Search to find footage quickly.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
NVR10021 |
| EAN / GTIN |
4043158238822 |
| MPN |
NVR10021 |
| Brand |
ABUS (Security-Center) |
| Channels & Cameras |
| IP channels |
8 |
| Max. camera resolution |
8 MP (4K) per camera |
| Recording resolution |
32 / 24 / 12 / 8 / 6 / 5 / 4 / 3 MP, 1080p, 720p, VGA @ 25 fps |
| Total frame rate |
200 fps (PAL) |
| Bandwidth |
80 Mbit/s in · 256 Mbit/s out |
| Third-party cameras |
RTSP and ABUS compatibility list |
| PoE |
No |
| Recording & Decoding |
| Compression |
H.265, H.264 (Dynamic GOP) |
| Local decoding |
max. 64 MP (AI off) · max. 40 MP (AI via NVR) |
| AI via NVR |
Person/vehicle, 8 channels (ABUS cameras from 2022) |
| Recording modes |
Manual, schedule, motion, alarm input, VCA |
| Pre/post alarm |
Yes (post-alarm 5–600 s) |
| Search |
Event, date/time, Smart Search, VCA |
| Storage |
| HDD bays |
2 × SATA |
| Max. capacity |
16 TB per drive |
| RAID |
No |
| Hard drives included |
No |
| Connectivity |
| Video outputs |
HDMI 1.4 up to 3840 × 2160 · VGA up to 1920 × 1080 · BNC |
| Live view layouts |
1 / 4 / 6 / 8 / 9 |
| Network |
2 × RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbit/s |
| USB |
1 × USB 3.0, 1 × USB 2.0 |
| Alarm I/O |
4 inputs (NO/NC) · 1 relay output (12 V DC / 1 A) |
| Audio |
1 × Cinch in · 1 × Cinch out |
| Physical & Power |
| Housing |
Metal, desk or 19" rack mounting, integrated fan |
| Dimensions |
380 × 315 × 50 mm |
| Weight |
1.8 kg |
| Power |
12 V DC, 3.4 A · 30 W (40 W with HDD) |
| Operating temperature |
-10 °C to +55 °C, max. 90 % humidity |
| Software |
| Software |
ABUS Link Station app, ABUS CMS, web browser |
| Users |
32, three permission levels |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
ABUS does not publish a warranty term for this model — claims are handled through Singular |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can it mirror the two drives?
No — ABUS lists RAID as not supported. The two drives add capacity; for redundancy back up important footage separately.
How many people can view at once?
Up to 32 user accounts in three permission levels, using the app, the web browser or ABUS CMS.
Does it work with my existing cameras?
ABUS IP cameras are supported directly; other brands only via RTSP or the ABUS compatibility list. Send us the model and we check it.
Singular Expert Insight · Buyer's Guide
The NVR10021 is the step up when one drive is not enough or you need real alarm inputs. Because it has no PoE, pair it with a PoE switch sized for your cameras, and fit two 24/7-rated drives — see our
surveillance hard drives.
✓ Buy it if you need up to 8 8 MP cameras with long retention, alarm contacts and several remote users.
✕ Skip it if you want the cameras powered by the recorder (choose NVR10021P) or need RAID redundancy.
→ Also consider the ABUS NVR10011 (5 channels) for smaller sites, or the compact TVVR36802 with built-in PoE+.
Not sure it fits your system? Send us the models of the cameras or recorder you already have and we will check compatibility before you order.