AXIS S1296 Rack 192 TB 150-Channel Recording Server, 02543-001
Description
AXIS S1296 Rack 192 TB Recording Server – 150 Channels, 10 GbE, RAID 6
The AXIS S1296 Rack 192 TB is the largest server in the AXIS S12 Series, with twelve 16 TB SAS drives in RAID 6 for 160 TB of usable, fault-tolerant storage. Built for long retention at high channel counts, it records up to 150 channels at 4 MP and 30 fps and 1.5 Gbit/s total bitrate, and includes 96 AXIS Camera Station Pro licenses and 10 AXIS Audio Manager Pro licenses. Choose it for city surveillance, transit and enterprise sites that must keep video for months.
Key Specifications
| Storage as shipped | 192 TB (12x 16 TB enterprise SAS HDD), 160 TB usable after RAID 6 |
| Drive bays | 12 hot-swappable bays, all populated |
| RAID | Factory RAID 6; supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 |
| Licenses included | 96 AXIS Camera Station Pro Core Device NVR licenses + 10 AXIS Audio Manager Pro licenses |
| Validated capacity | 150 video channels at 4 MP, 30 fps; recording bitrate up to 1.5 Gbit/s |
| Access control | Qualified for 192 doors (up to 1,000 doors with access control only) |
| Processor / memory | Intel Xeon Silver; 2x 16 GB RAM |
| Operating system drive | 2x 480 GB SSD in RAID 1, Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 |
| Network | 2x RJ45 10 Gbps (plus iDRAC 9 dedicated port) |
| Power | 2x 800 W hot-plug redundant power supplies |
| Form factor | 2U rack with sliding rails |
| Security | FIPS 140-2 level 2 TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, Secure Component Verification, TAA compliant |
Full specifications are listed in the Detailed Specifications tab.
Why Choose the AXIS S1296 Rack 192 TB?
- Largest S12 storage option: 192 TB raw, 160 TB usable in RAID 6
- Twelve 16 TB enterprise SAS drives for long retention
- Top S12 performance: 150 channels and 1.5 Gbit/s validated
- Includes 96 AXIS Camera Station Pro and 10 AXIS Audio Manager Pro licenses
- Two 10 Gbps ports for system traffic
- RAID 1 mirrored OS SSDs and built-in recovery
- Two hot-plug 800 W power supplies
- FIPS 140-2 level 2 TPM 2.0 and Secure Component Verification
High Channel Counts and 10 GbE
The 192 TB model delivers the same S1296 performance: 150 validated channels at 4 MP and 30 fps and up to 1.5 Gbit/s of recording, tested with 20 live view clients and 4 heavy playback clients. An Intel Xeon Silver processor and 2x 16 GB of memory run AXIS Camera Station Pro, and two 10 Gbps ports move the video.
160 TB of Fault-Tolerant Storage
Twelve 16 TB enterprise SAS drives hot-swap from the front and run in RAID 6, so the archive survives two simultaneous drive failures. Two 480 GB SSDs in RAID 1 keep the operating system separate from video, with built-in OS recovery, and a high-cache RAID controller reduces the risk of gaps in recording.
Included Licenses
96 AXIS Camera Station Pro Core Device NVR licenses and 10 AXIS Audio Manager Pro licenses are bound to the server at the factory. Video, 192 doors of access control and up to 200 audio streams can share the platform, and the system grows with expansion licenses or AXIS S30 Series recorders.
Rack Installation
The 2U chassis mounts on the included Dell Ready Rails sliding rails and connects to a rack PDU with two C13 to C14 cords. iDRAC 9 express gives IT remote control of the hardware. For monitoring, pair it with Axis workstations such as the AXIS S9301 Mk II.
Typical Applications
- City surveillance with long retention
- Airports, rail and transit authorities
- Statewide or district-wide school systems
- Hospital networks and research campuses
- Casinos and large entertainment venues
- Enterprise security operations centers
Compatible Accessories
Compatible accessories for the AXIS S1296 Rack. Linked items are available at Affinitech Store; contact us for the others:
- 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
| Model | Storage / capacity | Type | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXIS S1216 Tower Mk II | 8 TB; 16 licenses; up to 32 channels | Compact tower server and client | Small sites that view video locally |
| AXIS S1224 Rack | 12 TB; 24 licenses; up to 32 channels | 1U rack server with one free bay | Small to mid-size systems in a rack |
| AXIS S1228 Rack AI | 12 TB; 28 licenses; up to 32 channels | 1U AI-optimized server with NVIDIA GPU | Busy scenes and fast Smart search |
| AXIS S1232 Tower | 32 TB; 32 licenses; up to 64 channels | Tower server and client with GPU | Mid-size sites without a server rack |
| AXIS S1232 Rack | 16 TB / 32 TB; 32 licenses; up to 64 channels | 1U rack server, redundant power | Mid-size systems in a server room |
| AXIS S1264 Rack | 24 TB / 64 TB / 144 TB; 64 licenses; up to 96 channels | 2U rack server with 12 drive bays | Large sites, campuses and districts |
| AXIS S1296 Rack (this server) | 96 TB / 192 TB; 96 licenses; up to 150 channels | 2U rack server with 10 GbE and SAS drives | Enterprise and high-bitrate systems |
Need less storage at the same performance? See the AXIS S1296 Rack 96 TB (02542-001), built with 8 TB drives.
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Frequently Asked Questions About AXIS S1296 Rack 192 TB
What is the usable capacity of the 192 TB model?
160 TB after the factory RAID 6 configuration, from twelve 16 TB enterprise SAS drives (192 TB raw).
How does it differ from the S1296 Rack 96 TB?
The 192 TB model uses 16 TB drives instead of 8 TB drives, doubling the storage. Licenses, processor, network and validated capacity are identical.
What is the validated recording performance?
Up to 150 channels at 4 MP and 30 fps, and a total recording bitrate up to 1.5 Gbit/s.
Which licenses come with the server?
96 AXIS Camera Station Pro Core Device NVR licenses and 10 AXIS Audio Manager Pro licenses tied to the hardware; more can be purchased.
Does it have 10 GbE?
Yes. Two 10 Gbps RJ45 ports are provided for system traffic.
What happens if a drive fails?
The RAID 6 array keeps recording through up to two drive failures, and the hot-swappable drives can be replaced while the server runs.
What security features are built in?
A FIPS 140-2 level 2 certified TPM 2.0, encrypted drive support, Secure Boot, SBOM and Secure Component Verification.
Can it also run access control and audio?
Yes. It is qualified for 192 doors and 200 simultaneous AXIS Audio Manager Pro audio streams.
What does it weigh?
26.3 kg (57.98 lb).
What service coverage is included?
Five years of warranty, Next Business Day Onsite Support and Keep Your Hard Drive.
Detailed Specifications
AXIS S1296 Rack Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | |
| Product | AXIS Camera Station S1296 Rack Recording Server |
| Model / part number | AXIS S1296 Rack 192 TB, 02543-001 |
| Variants | S1296 Rack 96 TB, S1296 Rack 192 TB |
| Product type | 2U rack recording server |
| Licenses | |
| Included licenses | 96 AXIS Camera Station Pro Core Device NVR licenses and 10 AXIS Audio Manager Pro licenses, tied to the hardware |
| Upgrade | Can be upgraded with additional licenses (sold separately) |
| System | |
| Scalability | Qualified for 192 doors and recording bitrate up to 1.5 Gbit/s; 150 video channels at 4 MP, 30 fps (retail scenario) |
| Expansion | Can be scaled with more devices using AXIS S30 Recorder Series |
| Audio | Qualified for 200 simultaneous audio streams using AXIS Audio Manager Pro |
| Access control | Qualified for up to 1,000 doors with access control only |
| Tested with | 20 live view clients; 4 clients performing heavy playback or scrubbing operations |
| Hardware | |
| Processor | Intel Xeon Silver |
| Memory | 2x 16 GB |
| Video streaming | Not intended for local viewing of video; Axis workstations recommended |
| Storage | |
| Drive type | Hot-swappable enterprise-class SAS HDD |
| Total HDD slots | 12 |
| Free HDD slots | 0 |
| Drives included | 12x 16 TB |
| Out-of-the-box storage | 160 TB after RAID 6 |
| Capacity without RAID | 192 TB |
| Operating system drive | 2x 480 GB SSD in RAID 1 |
| Factory RAID level | 6 |
| Supported RAID levels | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 |
| Power | |
| Power supplies | 2x 800 W hot-plug redundant power supplies (included) |
| Power input | 100-240 V AC, 12-6.3 A, 50/60 Hz |
| Power consumption, typical | 260 W (888 BTU/h) |
| Power consumption, maximum | 280 W (956 BTU/h) |
| Connectors | |
| Front | 1x USB 2.0; 1x VGA; 1x iDRAC direct port |
| Rear | 1x USB 2.0; 1x USB 3.0; 1x VGA; 1x iDRAC dedicated Ethernet port; 2x RJ45 1 Gbps (do not use); 2x RJ45 10 Gbps |
| General | |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 |
| Built-in OS recovery | Yes |
| Remote server management | iDRAC 9 express license |
| Cybersecurity | |
| Edge security | Support for encrypted operating system drive and recording drive; FIPS 140-2 level 2 certified TPM 2.0; SBOM; Secure Boot; Secure Component Verification (SCV) |
| Approvals | |
| Supply chain | TAA compliant |
| EMC | EN 55032 Class A, EN 55024, EN 55035, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, FCC Part 15 Class A, ISED ICES-003 Class A, RCM AS/NZS CISPR 32 Class A, KS C 9832 Class A, KS C 9835, VCCI 32-1 Class A, BSMI |
| Safety | IEC/EN/UL 60950-1, IEC/EN/UL 62368-1, EN 62311, NOM-019-SCFI-1998, IS 13252 |
| Environment | |
| Operating conditions | 10 °C to 35 °C (50 °F to 95 °F); 20-80% RH (non-condensing) |
| Storage conditions | -40 °C to 65 °C (-40 °F to 149 °F) |
| Dimensions and Weight | |
| Height | 86.8 mm (3.42 in), 2U chassis |
| Width | 482 mm (18.98 in) |
| Depth without bezel | 707.78 mm (27.87 in) |
| Depth with bezel | 721.62 mm (28.41 in) |
| Product installation depth | 685.78 mm (27.00 in) |
| Rack rails | Sliding, square hole; minimum rail depth 714 mm (28.11 in); adjustability range 631-868 mm (24.84-34.17 in) |
| Weight | 26.3 kg (57.98 lb) |
| Box Content | |
| Included accessories | Dell Ready Rails 2U sliding rails; 2x C13 to C14 power cords for rack PDU (wall plug power cords not included) |
| Optional Accessories | |
| Optional accessories | Axis workstations, enterprise hard drives |
| Services and Warranty | |
| Services | Next Business Day Onsite Support; Keep Your Hard Drive |
| Warranty | 5-year warranty |
| Sustainability | |
| Substance control | RoHS (EU 2011/65/EU, as amended by 2015/863/EU); REACH (EC) No 1907/2006 |
| Materials | Recycled plastics content: 25.35% (post-consumer) |
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