Digital Watchdog - DW-COVA1620T - 16 Channel PoE Cloud-Optimized Video Archiving Network Video Recorder, 20TB
• Set up a camera configuration via the DW Mobile Plus App. Skip the local monitor!
• Record and manage single-sensor IP cameras at real-time 30fps up to 8K, with 192Mbps maximum throughput
• 16GB myDW cloud storage for Clip Share included
• Includes a 12-month subscription to myDW services
• Local power for up to 16 IP cameras via a resident PoE switch makes the installation seamless and efficient.
• Remote user and event management via myDW Cloud Video Services
• Upload events to myDW via Clip Share to address critical events quickly and efficiently.
• Up to 32TB local storage
• Compatible with ONVIF cameras
• Live, playback, and video archiving via the web client
• Static and dynamic live camera views
• Event notifications and system health reports via myDW
• IdentiSee enables the search for individuals and vehicles that AI cameras have detected.
• Audio communications from supported IP cameras
• Local alarm sensor input and relay output for access control integration
• NDAA-compliant for federal and government projects
• 19” rack mount ears included
• Full 5-year warranty
| Hardware | |
| Display Modes | 1 4 9 16 |
| Display Speed | Up to 30fps per channel |
| Local Video Output Resolution | 1024x768 1280x1024 1920x1080 (1080p) 3840×2160 (4K) |
| Local Video Outputs | 1x True HD output 1x VGA output 1 display output at a time For initial configuration and server management |
| Max Supported Recording Resolution | Up to 16MP |
| PoE Type | 100Mbps, 802.3at |
| Video Compression | H.264 H.265 |
| OS on SSD | N/A |
| Input channels | 16 Channels 16 PoE channels |
| myDW MONITORING SOFTWARE | |
| Features | Cloud-Base VMS CVV (Camera View Verification) Events and system health notifications Firmware updates Remote PTZ control Remote system reboot System management User management Video share and cloud upload |
| Monitoring | Live monitoring Remote file backup Remove playback |
| REMOTE WEB CLIENT | |
| Additional Features | Firmware updates Remote PTZ control Remote system reboot System management |
| Monitoring | Live monitoring Remote file backup Remove playback |
| Playback | 30fps per channel Up to 16-channels |
| Search Options | Calendar (date and time) Event search IdentiSee™ Timeline |
| Storage | |
| Raw internal storage options | 002TB 004TB 006TB 008TB 010TB 012TB 016TB 020TB 032TB |
| RAID Options | No RAID |
| Max HDD Bay | 2 x SATA HDD |
| Maximum Storage | 4TB (DW-COVA164T) 6TB (DW-COVA166T) 8TB (DW-COVA168T) 12TB (DW-COVA1612T) 16TB (DW-COVA1616T) 20TB (DW-COVA1620T) 32TB (DW-COVA1632T) |
| VMS features | |
| Alarm in/out | 4 alarm outputs |
| Audio in/out | 8 inputs |
| Performance features | PoE built-in |
| Playback speed | x1 x2 x4 x8 x16 x32 x64 x99 |
| PTZ control | ONVIF |
| Recording Modes | Continuous Event Scheduled |
| Recording Resolution and Recording Rate | Up to 4928 x 3264 (16MP): total 480fps |
| System Operation | Graphical user interface (GUI) Remote via myDW Remote via web client USB mouse (included) |
| Network | |
| Backup | Over the network video share via myDW cloud-base VMS |
| Ethernet Ports | 1x 1G Ethernet (RJ45) |
| Firmware Upgrade | CMS over network USB |
| IP | IPv4 IPv6 |
| Max stream connections | Live: up to 64CH Playback: up to 16CH |
| Network Web Viewer | Google Chrome® browser Microsoft Edge® browser Mozilla Firefox® browser |
| Protocol | 802.1x DHCP DNS HTTP NTP ONVIF RTCP RTP SMTP Static fixed IP TCP/IP UDP WebSocket |
| Remote Client | DW Mobile Plus myDW |
| Electrical | |
| Power Consumption | A UPS is recommended ≤ 20W ( without HDD and PoE power supply ) |
| Power Requirements | 3.75A 48V DC, 2.5A |
| Total PoE Power Budget | ≤ 150W |
| General | |
| Accessories | Mouse |
| Audio codec | G.711(U/A) |
| Operating Temperature and Humidity | 10~90% RH 14 ~ 122°F (-10 ~ 50°C) |
| Recorder Dimensions (H X W X D) | 1.77" x 14.96" x 10.55" (45 x 380 × 268mm) |
| USB interface | Yes |
| Warranty | 5 Year Warranty |
| Certification | NDAA ONVIF Conformant |
| Form Factor | Embedded |
The Digital Watchdog COVA is an advanced gateway appliance designed to deliver powerful, cloud-managed security monitoring and management services. This user-friendly recording solution for myDW subscribers offers cloud monitoring, health management and seamless clip sharing alongside robust on-site storage, providing optimised, secure performance. With impressive specifications such as real-time 30 fps recording at up to 8K resolution and extensive local storage capacity, the COVA meets your surveillance needs efficiently and effectively.
