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AXIS S3016 Recorder is a 1U rack recorder with PoE switch. It powers up to sixteen devices up to 305W of power budget. It supports the wide Axis product portfolio and is perfect for single-site, multi-site systems or expanding existing systems.

Reliable, flexible, and easy to place
AXIS S3016 Rack reliably stores data for up to 16 video channels. It’s available in three storage variants using surveillance-grade hard drives, and video is encrypted both when stored and transmitted. With support for multiple RAID configurations, you minimize the risk of recording gaps, downtime, or data loss. It features a gigabit switch for connecting network devices as well as a 2.5 gigabit uplink, to view recordings in ultra-high definition. Built for tight spaces, this recorder fits where rack depth or footprint is limited and easy installs in 4-post AV racks or wall-mounted enclosures. It can also be deployed in standard IT server rooms with the optional AXIS TS3901 Rail Extensions.

Secure and compliant
Built on AXIS OS, the Axis operating system, AXIS S3016 Recorder ensures a high level of cybersecurity. It’s designed according to Axis Security Development Model (ASDM) and offers Trusted Platform Module 2.0 for secure cryptographic key storage and operations. It’s also fully integrated with AXIS Camera Station offering, so you can manage and maintain it just like your Axis camera. And you can access footage from anywhere using Axis Secure Remote Access, complying with high cybersecurity requirements. Furthermore, it’s produced in a TAA-designated country and complies with NDAA regulations.

Optimized to leverage the power of the Axis portfolio
Extensively tested with our wide portfolio of quality products, AXIS S3016 offers an affordable, end-to-end solution with unbeatable reliability. You can connect, for instance, a network speaker to communicate with staff or deter intruders. Or a network video door station for audiovisual identification and remote entry control. All hardware components, including the PoE switch and surveillance-grade hard drives, are validated to meet the demands for reliable ultra-high-definition surveillance. This recorder comes with everything you need for smooth, trouble-free installation. And with a 5-year warranty, you can always count on first-class quality, reliability, and support from Axis.

Easy to scale your AXIS Camera Station Pro system
A solution with AXIS S3016 is easily adapted and seamlessly expands as your needs grow. It allows you to add additional recorders and other Axis devices to your existing AXIS Camera Station Pro installation in a cost-efficient way. And you can easily add network ports, PoE, and storage all without increasing load or maintenance on the server, and while preserving the desired retention time. It also scales across multi-site AXIS Camera Station Pro systems with distributed storage, without affecting other equipment. And with centralized management, it’s easy to administer and maintain your system. In a AXIS Camera Station Pro installation, AXIS S3016 Rack integrates with and requires a Windows-based recording server. It cannot be used as a standalone unit.

Easy-to-use surveillance solution with AXIS Camera Station Edge
AXIS S3016 Rack together with AXIS Camera Station Edge, our easily accessible camera-to-cloud solution, supports up to sixteen video channels and can be up and running with just a few clicks. This easy-to-use video management software integrates with Axis cameras, intercoms, and audio products. The solution can easily be scaled up from providing surveillance for a single site to multiple sites and whole national chains. You can access live and recorded video feeds remotely, and benefit from automatic software updates and security patches. fully leverage the capabilities of AXIS Camera Station Edge, an Internet connection is essential.
| Form factor | Rack 1U | AXIS Camera Station Pro licenses included | - |
| AXIS Audio Manager Pro licenses included | - | System storage (TB) * | 32 / 16 / 8 TB |
| Total HDD bays | 4 | Free HDD bays | 0 |
| HDDs included | 4 | Supported RAID level | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 |
| Default RAID level | 5 | PoE total output power | 305 |
| Power over Ethernet Plus | 16 | Validated video channels | 16 |
| Validated recording bitrate (Mbit/s) | 256 | Operating system | AXIS OS |
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