AXIS S1232 Rack 16 TB 64-Channel Recording Server, 02537-001

AXIS S1232 Rack 16 TB Recording Server – 64 Channels, 1U, Redundant Power

The AXIS S1232 Rack 16 TB is a 1U AXIS Camera Station Pro recording server that ships with four 4 TB enterprise drives in RAID 5, giving 12 TB of protected storage out of the box. It is validated for 64 video channels at 4 MP and 30 fps, includes 32 Camera Station Pro licenses and 10 AXIS Audio Manager Pro licenses, and runs on redundant hot-plug power supplies. It suits schools, offices and retail chains that want a rack-mounted, preconfigured server with shorter retention needs or lower-bitrate cameras.

Key Specifications

Full specifications are listed in the Detailed Specifications tab.

Why Choose the AXIS S1232 Rack 16 TB?

• Entry storage point of the S1232 Rack: 16 TB raw, 12 TB usable after RAID 5
• Four 4 TB hot-swappable enterprise drives, factory configured
• 32 AXIS Camera Station Pro licenses and 10 AXIS Audio Manager Pro licenses preloaded
• Validated for 64 channels and up to 500 Mbit/s of recording
• Two hot-plug 600 W power supplies for redundancy
• Operating system on its own SSD with built-in recovery
• FIPS 140-2 level 2 TPM 2.0 and support for encrypted drives
• Next Business Day Onsite Support, Keep Your Hard Drive and a 5-year warranty

Ready-to-Run AXIS Camera Station Pro Server

The server arrives with AXIS Camera Station Pro installed and 32 Core Device NVR licenses tied to the hardware, so cameras, intercoms and door controllers can be added right away. Ten AXIS Audio Manager Pro licenses are included as well, and the system is qualified for 200 simultaneous audio streams. AXIS Recorder Toolbox and the installation wizard guide setup, and a design from AXIS Site Designer can be imported directly.

Storage, RAID and Uptime

The 16 TB variant uses four 4 TB drives, for 16 TB raw or 12 TB usable after RAID 5. Four hot-swappable enterprise-class SATA drives sit behind a RAID controller set to RAID 5 at the factory, and RAID 0, 1, 6 and 10 are also supported. Dual 600 W hot-plug power supplies and a separate 480 GB operating system SSD with built-in recovery help keep recording running.

Cybersecurity and Compliance

A FIPS 140-2 level 2 certified TPM 2.0 protects encryption keys, and both the operating system drive and the recording drives support encryption. Secure Boot and a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) are provided, and the server is TAA compliant according to the datasheet.

Built for the Server Room

The 1U chassis installs with the included Dell Ready Rails static rails (minimum rail depth 622 mm, adjustable 608-879 mm), and iDRAC 9 allows remote server management. The S1232 Rack is not intended for local video viewing, so pair it with an AXIS S9301 Mk II or S9302 Mk II workstation for operators. Need more devices? It scales with AXIS S30 Series recorders.

Typical Applications

• K-12 schools and district buildings
• Office campuses and corporate headquarters
• Retail stores and shopping centers
• Healthcare clinics and medical offices
• Warehouses and light industrial sites
• Combined video, audio and access control systems

Compatible Accessories

Compatible accessories for the AXIS S1232 Rack. Linked items are available at Affinitech Store; contact us for the others:

• AXIS Enterprise Hard Drive 4 TB
• AXIS Camera Station Pro Core Device NVR License
• AXIS Camera Station Pro Universal Device NVR License
• AXIS S9301 Mk II Workstation
• AXIS S9302 Mk II Workstation
• AXIS TU9001 Control Board
• AXIS TU9002 Joystick
• AXIS TU9003 Keypad
• AXIS S3008 Mk II Recorder
• AXIS S3016 Recorder
• AXIS S4000 Rack Recorder
• AXIS T8516 PoE+ Network Switch
• AXIS T8524 PoE+ Network Switch
• AXIS D8248 Managed PoE++ Switch

Compare AXIS S12 Recording Servers

Need 32 TB of raw storage instead? See the AXIS S1232 Rack 32 TB (02538-001). Prefer a tower with local viewing? See the AXIS S1232 Tower 32 TB.

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Frequently Asked Questions About AXIS S1232 Rack 16 TB

How much storage does the AXIS S1232 Rack 16 TB have?

It ships with four 4 TB enterprise-class SATA drives: 16 TB without RAID, or 12 TB usable after the factory RAID 5 configuration.

Can I add more hard drives?

No free bays are left: all four HDD slots are populated. For more storage, choose the 32 TB variant or scale out with AXIS S30 Series recorders.

How many cameras does it support?

Axis validates it for 64 video channels at 4 MP and 30 fps (retail scenario), with a total recording bitrate up to 500 Mbit/s. It includes 32 licenses; more are sold separately.

Which licenses are included?

32 AXIS Camera Station Pro Core Device NVR licenses and 10 AXIS Audio Manager Pro licenses, tied to the hardware.

Which RAID levels are supported?

RAID 0, 1, 5, 6 and 10. It leaves the factory in RAID 5.

Does it have redundant power?

Yes. Two 600 W hot-plug redundant power supplies are included. Typical consumption is 127 W.

Can I watch video directly on the server?

No. The S1232 Rack is not intended for local viewing; Axis recommends one of its workstations, such as the AXIS S9301 Mk II, as the client.

Is it rack mountable?

Yes. It is a 1U chassis and comes with Dell Ready Rails 1U static rails for square-hole racks with 608-879 mm adjustability.

Does it meet government security requirements?

The datasheet lists a FIPS 140-2 level 2 certified TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, SBOM and TAA compliance.

What warranty and services are included?

A 5-year warranty with Next Business Day Onsite Support and Keep Your Hard Drive services.