Luminys

R5 Mainstream NVR, 32MP 32 Ch 24-Port PoE, 4SATA, Lumipower, Lumisearch+, 16TB

SKU LM-R54-32PA16

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The Luminys R54-32PA16 is a 32-channel, 8K-capable NVR built for mid-to-large commercial installations that need recorder-side analytics without a separate server. Twenty-four built-in PoE ports — eight of which carry LumiPower for runs up to 3,000 feet — and 16TB of pre-installed storage mean this unit can cover a significant camera count from day one. NDAA compliant and ONVIF-ready, it drops into existing infrastructure without forcing a camera replacement cycle.

Built for the commercial installer

The R54-32PA16 ships in a 1.5U chassis that rack-mounts or sits on a desktop. Four SATA bays plus one eSATA port scale to 64TB total when fully populated. Dual HDMI outputs run independently at up to 4K, with simultaneous VGA outputs for multi-monitor control rooms. H.265+ compression keeps storage consumption in check across all 32 channels at resolutions up to 32MP per channel, and a 400 Mbps recording bandwidth (AI Off) gives plenty of headroom on dense deployments.

Key features

  • 32 channels at up to 32MP: records the full resolution of high-megapixel Luminys cameras without downsampling
  • 24 PoE ports with LumiPower on ports 1-8: extends PoE power and data to 3,000 feet on the first eight ports — no repeaters or midspan injectors required
  • 16TB pre-installed, expands to 64TB: ready to record on first boot; four SATA bays plus one eSATA port handle expansion drives up to 16TB each
  • Recorder-side analytics: iMD (8CH), VCA (4CH, 10 rules per channel), Face Recognition (2CH, up to 20,000 faces), LumiSearch+ (16CH), and LPR (8CH) all run on the NVR — no analytics server required
  • Dual independent HDMI 4K outputs: HDMI1 and HDMI2 run independently; HDMI1/VGA1 and HDMI2/VGA2 can run simultaneously for flexible multi-monitor control room layouts
  • NDAA compliant, FCC certified: cleared for government-adjacent and compliance-sensitive projects; ONVIF and RTSP interoperable for third-party camera integration

System requirements

Cameras connect directly across any of the 24 built-in PoE ports or over the network via the onboard Gigabit Ethernet uplink. LumiSearch+ and enhanced recorder-side analytics require LumiSearch+-enabled Luminys cameras. Remote access and alarm management use LumiViewer (desktop), LumiViewer Mobile, or LumiCloud — Lite is bundled; Unity subscriptions are available separately.

Specifications

SKULM-R54-32PA16
BrandLuminys
Form factor1.5U Rack or Desktop Mount
Video input32 channels
Max recording resolution32MP (8K)
Recording codecsH.265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264, MJPEG
Recording bandwidth400 Mbps (AI Off) / 220 Mbps (AI On)
DecodingUp to 2-ch at 32MP or 16-ch at 4MP
PoE ports24 x RJ-45 10/100 Mbps, IEEE 802.3 af/at; LumiPower on ports 1-8 (up to 3,000 ft)
PoE power budget210 W max (25.5 W per port)
Network interface1 x RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps)
Storage4 x SATA + 1 x eSATA; up to 16TB per HDD; 64TB max; 16TB pre-installed
Video output2 x HDMI (up to 4K) + 2 x VGA; HDMI1/HDMI2 independent; HDMI1/VGA1 and HDMI2/VGA2 simultaneous
AnalyticsiMD (8CH), VCA (4CH), Face Recognition (2CH, up to 20,000 faces), LumiSearch+ (16CH), LPR (8CH)
Alarm16 alarm inputs / 6 alarm outputs
Audio1-ch RCA input, 2-ch RCA output
USBFront: 1x USB 2.0 | Rear: 2x USB 3.0
Serial port1 x RS-232
InteroperabilityONVIF, RTSP
ComplianceNDAA Section 889, FCC
Power supply100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
Operating temperature-10°C to 55°C (14°F to 131°F)
Operating humidity10% to 93%, non-condensing
Dimensions442.0 x 414.1 x 68.0 mm (17.4 x 16.3 x 2.7 in.)
Weight4.7 kg (10.4 lb) without HDD

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FAQs

Does this NVR include hard drives?
Yes. The R54-32PA16 ships with 16TB pre-installed (1 x 16TB HDD). The recorder supports four SATA bays plus one eSATA port, scaling to 64TB total with drives up to 16TB each.
What cameras are compatible with this NVR?
Any ONVIF or RTSP camera works for basic recording. LumiSearch+ analytics and Intelligent Motion Detection require LumiSearch+-enabled Luminys cameras. For the full analytics feature set, pair with Luminys R5-series IP cameras.
How far does LumiPower extend PoE?
LumiPower (ports 1-8) extends PoE power and data up to 3,000 feet with no repeaters or midspan injectors. Standard PoE ports 9-24 operate at normal IEEE 802.3 af/at distances.
Is the R54-32PA16 NDAA compliant?
Yes. The R54-32PA16 is NDAA Section 889 compliant and FCC certified, making it suitable for government-adjacent and compliance-sensitive commercial deployments.
How many simultaneous display outputs does this NVR support?
Four outputs total: two HDMI (up to 4K each) and two VGA. HDMI1 and HDMI2 operate independently. HDMI1/VGA1 and HDMI2/VGA2 can also run simultaneously for multi-monitor control room layouts.
What analytics run on this NVR without a separate server?
Recorder-side analytics include iMD (8CH), VCA (4CH), Face Recognition (2CH, up to 20,000 faces), LumiSearch+ (16CH), and LPR (8CH). No additional server required. LPR requires an LPR-capable camera.
What remote access software does this NVR support?
LumiViewer (desktop client) and LumiViewer Mobile (iOS/Android) provide remote live view, playback, and alarm push notifications. LumiCloud Lite is bundled; LumiCloud Unity subscriptions are available separately for centralized multi-site management.