This article will introduce detailed information about the HDD quantity & capacity that you can connect with the Reolink NVR system.

Applies to: All NVRs.

Different NVR models and even different hardware versions of the same NVR vary in their support for expansion, the maximum storage capacity they can handle, and the methods of expansion (such as internal HDDs or external HDDs via eSATA port). To find the appropriate expansion information for your NVR, it's essential to check the NVR model and hardware version, refer to: How to Find out Reolink Device System Information. This will guide you in determining the correct storage capacity, the number of supported HDDs, and how to expand your system effectively.

NVR Model (Hardware version)

Number of HDDs

Single HDD Maximum Capacity

Totally Maximum Supported Capacity

RLN8-410 
(Hw. N7MB01 / NVR_NNT3NA78P)

NVS8

RP-PN8

2 HDDs: 

1 Internal HDDs 
1 External HDD (eSATA)

8TB

16 TB

RLN8-410 
(Hw. H3MB18 / N2MB02 / N3MB01)

2 HDDs: 

1 Internal HDDs 
1 External HDD (eSATA)

6TB

12TB

RLN8-410 
(Hw. H3MB16 / H3MB02)

2 HDDs: 

1 Internal HDDs 
1 External HDD (eSATA)

4TB

8TB

RLN16-410 
(Hw. N6MB01 / NVR_NNT4NA716P)

NVS16

RP-RN16

2 Internal HDDs

8TB

16 TB

RLN16-410 (Hw. H3MB18)

2 Internal HDDs

6TB

12TB

RLN16-410 (Hw. H3MB02)

3 HDDs: 

2 Internal HDDs 
1 External HDD (eSATA)

4TB

12TB

RLN12W

NVS12W

1 Internal HDD

8TB

8TB

RLN36

NVS36

3 Internal HDDs

16TB

48TB

For example:

  • RLN8-410 supports two HDDs: the original internal HDD and an external one via the eSATA port. RLN8-410 with hardware No. N7MB01, the single HDD capacity is up to 8TB, in total up to 16 TB.
  • RLN16-410 supports two to three HDDs. RLN16-410 with hardware No. N6MB01 supports two internal HDDs since there isn't an eSATA port for this NVR system. The single HDD capacity is 8TB, in total up to 16TB.
  • RLN12W only support one HDD. The built-in HDD is 2TB. The maximum capacity that the RLN12W can support is 8TB. If more storage space is needed, you can choose to replace the original HDD with a larger one.
  • RLN36 supports three internal HDDs, the single HDD capacity is up to 16TB, in total up to 48 TB.

Note: The storage capacity of the NVR Built-in HDD may vary. Please refer to the actual sales interface for the most accurate information.

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