{"product_id":"ubiquiti-unifi-unvr-instant-compact-nvr-6-port-poe-4k","title":"Ubiquiti UniFi UNVR-Instant Compact NVR 6-Port PoE 4K","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ubiquiti UniFi UNVR-Instant Compact NVR is a desktop network video recorder built for small to medium UniFi Protect camera installations. It combines a 6-port PoE switch, NVR functionality, and HDMI viewport in a compact form factor, eliminating the need for separate switching hardware and simplifying deployment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated 6-port PoE switch\u003c\/strong\u003e — Power and connect up to 6 cameras directly from the device without additional networking equipment, reducing cable runs and simplifying installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports 6 × 4K or 15 × Full HD\u003c\/strong\u003e — Handles simultaneous streams from up to 6 4K cameras or mix HD and 2K models for flexible multi-camera setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle 3.5\" HDD bay\u003c\/strong\u003e — Accepts one standard desktop hard drive for local recording storage, with 11W max power budget for the drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated HDMI viewport\u003c\/strong\u003e — Built-in HDMI output streams live 4K video directly to a monitor without requiring a separate display server.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact desktop or wall mount\u003c\/strong\u003e — Measures 220 × 220 × 47 mm and can be placed on a desk or mounted to a wall or DIN rail using included brackets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eCamera capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e6 × 4K or 15 × Full HD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePoE ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e6 × GbE (integrated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eStorage bays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × 3.5\" HDD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eNetwork uplink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × GbE RJ45\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eViewport output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × HDMI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMax simultaneous 4K streams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eForm factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCompact Desktop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e220 × 220 × 47 mm (8.7 × 8.7 × 1.9\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Works with all UniFi Protect cameras—HD, 2K, and 4K models—up to the specified stream limits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Integrates with UniFi Protect, UniFi Access, and UniFi Connect management applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Manages up to 50 UniFi Access hubs for door access and identity verification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Requires connection to a Gateway or Layer 3 switch via its single GbE uplink port for network access; cannot operate as a standalone network device.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✗ The single uplink port limits bandwidth for large camera counts; high-resolution multi-camera installs may saturate a standard GbE uplink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eBest For \/ Trade-offs\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall offices or retail locations running 4–6 UniFi Protect cameras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeployments where a single integrated switch and viewport reduce cabling and equipment clutter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccess control integrations using UniFi Access with up to 50 managed hubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExisting UniFi network installations seeking a minimal-footprint NVR appliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-offs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLarge camera deployments\u003c\/b\u003e: limited to 6 simultaneous 4K streams; larger installations require a higher-tier NVR.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh-bandwidth recording\u003c\/b\u003e: single GbE uplink becomes a bottleneck when recording all supported 4K cameras at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExpansion or redundancy\u003c\/b\u003e: single 3.5\" bay and no secondary storage mean no built-in failover or growth path without external solutions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStandalone networks\u003c\/b\u003e: requires a Gateway or Layer 3 switch upstream; cannot function in isolation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh-power hard drives\u003c\/b\u003e: 11W max power budget may limit drive selection to lower-power models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompact UniFi Protect NVR with 3.5\" HDD support, featuring an integrated 6-port PoE switch, integrated HDMI View Port, and a capacity for (6) 4K cameras or (15) Full HD cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNote. Requires connection to a Gateway or Layer 3 switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUbiquiti\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCamera Management\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eManaged cameras (HD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eManaged cameras (2K)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eManaged cameras (4K)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMax. simultaneous viewport streams (4K)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNetworking \u0026amp; Connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eUplink ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × GbE RJ45\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePoE downlink ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e6 × GbE RJ45\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eHDMI viewport port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × HDMI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eManaged access hubs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eStorage capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × 3.5\" HDD bay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMax. power budget for drives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e11W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMax. power consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e9W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePower input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUniversal AC, 100–240VAC, 1.5A Max, 50\/60 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical \u0026amp; 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