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Dear IT Partners, as organizations expand their surveillance infrastructure – scaling from a single host to hundreds of channels with ultra-high video recording capacity, or deploying projects across hundreds of different sites – does managing surveillance footage storage leave you feeling overwhelmed? If you are using Milestone XProtect®, Nx Witness™, or other Video Management Systems (VMS), you may also encounter various compatibility issues between different software and hardware systems, which can be frustrating to manage. And QNAP NAS is already prepared to tackle these challenges! Today, let us show you why QNAP NAS is your most reliable partner for video surveillance storage!
3 major challenges in video surveillance storage
Challenge 1: Storage Capacity
Let’s be honest – video surveillance quality is getting higher and higher! 4K, 8K, the image is so detailed that you can see every pore clearly! But have you ever thought just how much data a single high-resolution camera records in a single day? Not to mention, if you’re recording 24/7, the storage demand will skyrocket to unprecedented levels! Standard storage devices simply can’t handle the load.
Challenge 2: Limited Scalability
As surveillance needs grow, from dozens to hundreds or even thousands of cameras, you need a storage system that can scale seamlessly to accommodate increasing capacity demands at any time. But traditional storage solutions? They often lack scalability and require downtime for upgrades – both completely unacceptable for mission-critical surveillance systems!
Challenge 3: Data Security
Surveillance footage is too critical to be compromised. Losing a single file could result in the loss of crucial evidence! Traditional storage solutions often raise concerns regarding data protection.
Why is NAS a good friend for video surveillance?
In a nutshell, NAS solves the chronic issues of traditional NVR/DVR systems with limited storage capacity, as well as the lack of robust data protection mechanisms in VMS software when storage is centralized on Windows or Linux – offering only basic backup functions and simplified RAID configurations).
Flexible expansion for effortlessly solving capacity issues
Compared to RAID or DAS systems that seem to perform well but lack scalability, NAS offers exceptional expandability and is absolutely brilliant! You can add hard drives as needed and easily manage both individual drives and total storage capacity with its built-in, user-friendly interface. Designed for long-term operation with minimal hassle, NAS significantly reduce maintenance costs compared to traditional storage solutions.
Cost-effective and high performance
While enterprise-grade SAN storage systems are powerful, their cost is often prohibitive for many businesses! Conversely, while cloud storage is suitable for long-term backups, it struggles with bandwidth limitations and latency issues inherent in real-time recording, resulting in substantial long-term expenses. At this point, NAS emerges as your optimal solution, balancing high performance and cost-effectiveness. Totally GOT it!
RAID protection and immutable storage capabilities
NAS provides RAID technology, adding an additional layer of protection to your data, mitigating the risk of data loss in case of drive failure. Moreover, solutions like QNAP NAS feature Immutable Storage, adding an extra lock to data protection and ensuring peace of mind from every angle.
Why must you choose QNAP NAS?
1. Seamless integration with professional surveillance systems!
QNAP NAS is specifically optimized for video surveillance storage, offering seamless compatibility with two leading VMS platforms: Milestone XProtect® and Nx Witness™. Not only have numerous models earned official Milestone certification, but in 2025, QNAP will also formally become an official partner of both platforms, making it one of the few professional surveillance storage solutions in the industry that is perfectly compatible with both Milestone and Network Optix.
2. Surveillance storage with exceptional cost-performance ratio!
Enterprise-grade video surveillance storage equipment, along with the need to purchase high-capacity hard drives and additional backup software, further drives up the overall cost. QNAP NAS only costs less than half the price and comes with built-in free backup solutions, making it highly affordable and burden-free. It also offers a wide range of hardware options, from entry-level to high-end, completely meeting the needs of small and medium-sized businesses. While maintaining cost-effectiveness, it provides more flexibility and choice in terms of price and configuration options.
3. Super simple deployment and management
QNAP’s storage operating systems, QTS/QuTS hero, are highly intuitive and user-friendly, allowing even non-technical users to easily get started. In comparison, systems from other brands require professional knowledge, and just the setup can be quite troublesome.
4. Simultaneous operation of VMS systems and video surveillance storage
QNAP NAS not only supports iSCSI, NFS, and SMB protocols to be mounted as storage devices for VMS, but can also enable virtual machines on the NAS to run Nx Witness™ systems. This allows VMS and video surveillance storage to operate simultaneously on the same NAS host. This flexibility is truly exceptional, especially when integrating third-party VMS, providing more flexible options.
5. Stress-free flexible expansion
QNAP supports a diverse range of expansion options, from built-in hard drive bays to external expansion units (JBOD), allowing you to gradually scale up to larger capacities as your needs grow, without any burden. This approach enables you to control budget investments in stages while maintaining flexibility for future growth.
6. Abundant network bandwidth for surveillance
Unlike other NAS brands that often require enterprise-grade multi-bay models to achieve high-speed network bandwidth, QNAP integrates 2.5GbE or even 10GbE connectivity into many of its entry-level, small-bay NAS models. Additionally, QNAP offers various models that are expandable to 25GbE and 100GbE, providing high-speed access for video storage even in small surveillance areas, with no limitations on performance expansion!
7. Centralized backup of multi-site surveillance files
For scenarios requiring centralized backup of surveillance videos from multiple distributed NAS units to a single high-capacity NAS (as a central storage system), QNAP’s QuWAN SD-WAN service can quickly establish a Mesh VPN, allowing smooth and secure file transfers between NAS units at different locations. This technology is particularly well-suited for backup requirements across multiple locations and provides cloud-based security management, allowing enterprises to easily maintain distributed storage environments.
Summary
In essence, QNAP NAS is the MVP (Most Valuable Player) in the realm of video surveillance storage. Its exceptional cost-performance ratio, flexibility, and ease of use are truly unbeatable. Particularly for small and medium-sized businesses, QNAP NAS represents an affordable, budget-friendly and professional video surveillance storage solution, offering reliable performance with minimal hassle. Whether you’re planning to deploy a new video surveillance system or looking to upgrade and optimize your existing setup, QNAP is your best partner for reliable and efficient video storage!
So, why keep waiting? Integrate QNAP NAS into your surveillance system today and let it reliably safeguard every crucial frame!
Learn more: The Best Video Surveillance Storage Solution for Milestone XProtect and Nx Witness
