Falcon 160cz Video Storage and Viewing Platform

Dynamic Network Factory’s Falcon combo NVR series of video storage and video viewing platforms are the foundation for reliable, easy-to-deploy IP Surveillance solutions.

Dynamic Network Factory’s Falcon combo NVR series of video storage and video viewing platforms are the foundation for reliable, easy-to-deploy IP Surveillance solutions. Each Falcon appliance soars above conventional analog CCTV and traditional DVR systems to deliver unmatched performance, scalability and compatibility.

The Falcon 160cz Video Storage/Viewing Platform incorporates storage capacities up to 128,000GB (128TB) with the latest RAID technologies. High performance features include 64-bit dual or quad-core Intel 4th-generation Haswell processors, up to 32GB high-speed video cache (8GB standard), and dual copper gigabit Ethernet connectivity.

This fault-tolerant data storage appliance comes in a convenient, space-saving 3U rackmount chassis with hot-swappable drives and trays. Your data will be protected with your choice of RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, or 60 across up to sixteen hot-swappable disk drives on a high-performance RAID controller.

Installation and setup are a breeze, allowing the Falcon Series 160cz to be up and running in about 15 minutes after it is unpacked from the box. Additional software, including backup client or server applications, may be loaded via its integrated DVD+/-RW drive.

All Falcon Series Video Storage appliances support an optional Cloud Connection for video archiving. Live recordings continue to be stored directly on the Falcon’s local storage, while archived footage can be written to and read from a secure StoneFly Cloud Drive hosted in Microsoft Azure or the StoneFly Cloud Business Center.

StoneFly Cloud Drives utilizing remote block or file storage are created as a virtual drive on the Falcon that will be recognized as if it were a regular disk drive. Easily add mass amounts of storage for video archives on the Falcon in a matter of minutes, all without any investment in additional servers and storage appliances. Combining a StoneFly Cloud Drive subscription with a Falcon Video Storage Appliance will immediately save on capital and operating expenses, enabling organizations large and small to implement offsite video archival and backup inexpensively.

System Overview
  • Up to 128TB Capacities in 3U Rackmount
  • Mirrored OS Drives with Optional Upgrade to Falcon 162cz
  • Choice of Intel Core i3, Core i5, Core i7 Processor
  • Up to 32GB High-Speed Video Cache (8GB Standard)
  • 6Gbps SAS Ultra High Performance RAID Controller
  • 1GB nVidia 1xVGA, 1xDVI, 1xHDMI Video
  • 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
  • Dual-Port 1Gb Copper Ethernet Connectivity
  • Compatible with Leading Industry Video Management Software
  • Open Hardware Platform
  • Choice of Windows 7 Pro, 8.1 Pro, Server 2008 R2, or Server 2012 R2 64-bit Operating System
  • Redundant High Efficiency 80-PLUS® Platinum Certified Power Supply
  • Supports Optional Cloud Connection for Video Archiving
  • Form Factor: 19″ 3U Rackmount with Quick-Release Rapid Mounting Rails
  • Drive Trays: 16 Hot-Swappable 3.5″
  • Backplane: 6Gb SATA/SAS
  • Optical: DVD+/-RW Disc Drive
  • Cooling: 5 x 80mm Cooling Fans
  • Power Supply: Redundant 920 Watt Hot-Swappable 94.27% High Efficiency 80-PLUS® Platinum Power Supply with PMBus
    • AC Voltage: 100 – 240V, 50-60Hz, 11-4.5 Amp
  • Controls: Power On/Off and System Reset Button
  • Indicators: Power LED, Hard Drive Activity LED, 2x Network Activity LEDs, System Overheat LED, Power Fail LED
  • Input/Output Ports:
    • 2 RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Ports
    • 4 Rear USB 3.0 Ports
    • 2 Rear & 2 Front USB 2.0 Ports
    • 1 DVI Video Port
    • 1 HDMI Video Port
    • 1 VGA Video Port
    • 7.1 HD Audio Jacks
    • 1 Front Serial/COM Port
  • Operating Temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C (50°F ~ 95°F)
  • Operating Relative Humidity: 8% ~ 90% Non-Condensing
  • Non-Operating Temperature: -40°C ~ 60°C (-40°F ~ 140°F)
  • Non-Operating Relative Humidity: 5% ~ 95% Non-Condensing
  • Dimensions: 5.2″(H)x 17.2″(W) x 25.5″(D)

Base Configuration:

  • Sixteen Hot-Swappable 6Gb/12Gb SAS or SATA Disk Drives with up to 128TB Raw Storage Capacity
    • 1TB/2TB/4TB/6TB/8TB 7200RPM SATA or 2TB/4TB/6TB/8TB 7200RPM SAS
  • Ultra High Performance 6Gbps SATA/SAS RAID Controller with 1GB Cache Ported to Sixteen 6Gbps Drive Bays
  • Capable of RAID Levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, JBOD
  • 3.40GHz Intel 4th Generation Core i3-4130 Dual-Core Haswell Processor with 3MB Shared Cache
  • 8GB High Speed 1600MHz DDR3 System Memory
  • 1GB nVidia 1xVGA, 1xDVI, 1xHDMI Video Card
  • On-Board 1xVGA, 1xDVI, 1xHDMI, 1xThunderbolt/DisplayPort
  • Dual-Port Copper Gigabit Ethernet Connectivity
  • 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
  • DVD+/-RW Optical Drive with CD/DVD Burning Software
  • Four Super-Speed USB 3.0 Ports & Two Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Ports
  • Windows 7 Professional 64-Bit Operating System with Service Pack 1
  • Hot-Swappable 920 Watt Dual Redundant 94.2% High Efficiency 80-PLUS® Platinum Certified Power Supply with PMBus
  • 3U 19″ Rackmount Chassis with Quick-Release Rapid Mounting Rails

Available Upgrade Options:

  • Two Rear Hot-Swappable 300GB RAID Certified 15,000RPM 2.5″ 12Gbps SAS Disk Drives Mirrored at RAID 1 for the Operating System (Independent of Data Storage Array) [Falcon 162cz]
  • RAID Controller Flash Memory Backup Module to Protect Against Data Loss in the Event of Power Failure
  • Intel 4th Generation Core i5-4690 or Core i7-4770 vPro Quad-Core Processor
  • 16GB or 32GB High Speed 1600MHz DDR3 System Memory
  • Windows 8.1 Professional, Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard, or Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard 64-Bit OS
  • USB Keyboard and Mouse Bundle
Part Number System Total Capacity Drive Speed
FAL160cz1000r Falcon 160cz 3U Video Storage/Viewing Platform (16x1TB SATA) 16TB 7200RPM SATA
FAL160cz2000r Falcon 160cz 3U Video Storage/Viewing Platform (16x2TB SATA) 32TB 7200RPM SATA
FAL160cz4000r Falcon 160cz 3U Video Storage/Viewing Platform (16x4TB SATA) 64TB 7200RPM SATA
FAL160cz6000r Falcon 160cz 3U Video Storage/Viewing Platform (16x6TB SATA) 96TB 7200RPM SATA
FAL160cz8000r Falcon 160cz 3U Video Storage/Viewing Platform (16x8TB SATA) 128TB 7200RPM SATA
FAL160cz2000Sr Falcon 160cz 3U Video Storage/Viewing Platform (16x2TB SAS) 32TB 7200RPM SAS
FAL160cz4000Sr Falcon 160cz 3U Video Storage/Viewing Platform (16x4TB SAS) 64TB 7200RPM SAS
FAL160cz6000Sr Falcon 160cz 3U Video Storage/Viewing Platform (16x6TB SAS) 96TB 7200RPM SAS
FAL160cz8000Sr Falcon 160cz 3U Video Storage/Viewing Platform (16x8TB SAS) 128TB 7200RPM SAS

System Upgrades

Part Number Description
FAL160czu162 Upgrade Falcon 160cz to 162cz (Mirrored Rear Hot-Swappable OS Drives)

Spare Parts

Part Number Description
FAL160cztray Spare Drive Tray for Falcon 160cz
FAL160czps Spare Hot Swappable Power Supply Module for Falcon 160cz

Operating System Upgrades

Part Number Description
FALcuWIN81PRO Upgrade to Windows 8.1 Professional 64-Bit OS
FALcuWS2008-R2 Upgrade to Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard 64-Bit OS
FALcuWS2012std Upgrade to Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard 64-Bit OS

Processor Upgrades

Part Number Description
FALcuCOREI5 Upgrade Falcon Rack to Core i5-4690 vPro Quad-Core Processor
FALcuCOREI7 Upgrade Falcon Rack to Core i7-4770 vPro Quad-Core Processor

System Memory Upgrades

Part Number Description
FALcu16GB Upgrade Falcon to 16GB System Memory
FALcu32GB Upgrade Falcon to 32GB System Memory

RAID Controller Battery Backup Upgrades

Part Number Description
FALcuBBU Add RAID Controller Battery Backup to Falcon cz/tcz Series

Video Card Accessories

Part Number Description
FALVIDADVGADVI Add VGA Male-to-DVI Female Adapter
FALVIDADDVIVGA Add DVI Male-to-VGA Female Adapter
FALVIDADHDMIVGA Add HDMI Male-to-VGA Female Adapter

Keyboard/Mouse Bundles

Part Number Description
FALuKEYMOUSEUSB Add USB Keyboard and Mouse Bundle

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