AXIS S1296 Rack 96 TB 150-Channel Recording Server, 02542-001
Description
AXIS S1296 Rack 96 TB Recording Server – 150 Channels, 10 GbE, RAID 6
The AXIS S1296 Rack 96 TB is a 2U enterprise recording server for AXIS Camera Station Pro, with twelve 8 TB SAS drives in RAID 6 that give 80 TB of usable storage. It is validated for 150 channels at 4 MP and 30 fps and up to 1.5 Gbit/s of recording, connects over dual 10 Gbps ports and includes 96 Camera Station Pro licenses plus 10 AXIS Audio Manager Pro licenses. It fits large campuses, hospitals and transit systems that need high channel counts with dependable redundancy.
Key Specifications
| Storage as shipped | 96 TB (12x 8 TB enterprise SAS HDD), 80 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 96 TB?
- Twelve 8 TB enterprise SAS drives: 96 TB raw, 80 TB usable in RAID 6
- The highest-capacity S12 server: 150 validated channels and 1.5 Gbit/s
- 96 AXIS Camera Station Pro and 10 AXIS Audio Manager Pro licenses included
- Dual 10 Gbps network ports for high-bitrate camera systems
- Mirrored operating system SSDs (RAID 1) with built-in OS recovery
- Redundant 800 W hot-plug power supplies
- FIPS 140-2 level 2 TPM 2.0, Secure Boot and Secure Component Verification
Enterprise Throughput
Axis validates the S1296 for 150 video channels at 4 MP and 30 fps and a total recording bitrate up to 1.5 Gbit/s, tested with 20 live view clients and 4 clients doing heavy playback or scrubbing. Two 10 Gbps RJ45 ports carry the camera and client traffic, and an Intel Xeon Silver processor with 2x 16 GB of memory runs AXIS Camera Station Pro.
Protected Storage and Operating System
Twelve hot-swappable enterprise-class SAS drives are configured in RAID 6 at the factory, so recording continues if two drives fail. The operating system sits on two 480 GB SSDs mirrored in RAID 1, separate from the video array, with built-in OS recovery. A RAID controller with high cache memory helps reduce the risk of recording gaps.
Licenses for Video, Audio and Access Control
The server ships with 96 AXIS Camera Station Pro Core Device NVR licenses and 10 AXIS Audio Manager Pro licenses tied to the hardware. It is qualified for 192 doors of access control alongside video and 200 simultaneous audio streams, and further devices can be added with expansion licenses or AXIS S30 Series recorders.
Installation and Management
Dell Ready Rails 2U sliding rails and two C13 to C14 cords for a rack PDU are in the box. iDRAC 9 express offers remote server management. The S1296 is not intended for local video viewing, so operators work from Axis workstations such as the AXIS S9301 Mk II or S9302 Mk II.
Typical Applications
- Large school districts and universities
- Hospital systems and medical campuses
- Airports, transit and city surveillance
- Casinos, stadiums and arenas
- Industrial plants and critical infrastructure
- Central monitoring for multi-site enterprises
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 double the raw storage in the same chassis? See the AXIS S1296 Rack 192 TB (02543-001), built with 16 TB drives.
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Frequently Asked Questions About AXIS S1296 Rack 96 TB
How much storage does the AXIS S1296 Rack 96 TB have?
Twelve 8 TB enterprise SAS drives: 96 TB raw, or 80 TB usable after the factory RAID 6 configuration.
How many channels does it support?
It is validated for 150 video channels at 4 MP and 30 fps, with total recording bitrate up to 1.5 Gbit/s.
How many licenses are included?
96 AXIS Camera Station Pro Core Device NVR licenses and 10 AXIS Audio Manager Pro licenses, tied to the hardware.
What network connections does it have?
Two 10 Gbps RJ45 ports for system traffic and a dedicated iDRAC 9 management port. The two 1 Gbps ports are marked do not use.
Can I add drives?
No. All twelve bays are filled. For more raw storage, the 192 TB model uses 16 TB drives, or you can add AXIS S30 Series recorders.
Why RAID 6?
RAID 6 protects recordings if up to two drives fail at once; RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 are also supported.
How is the operating system protected?
It runs on two 480 GB SSDs mirrored in RAID 1, with built-in OS recovery.
Is it suitable for local monitoring?
It is not intended for local viewing; Axis recommends its workstations, such as the AXIS S9301 Mk II, as clients.
What are its power requirements?
100-240 V AC through two 800 W hot-plug redundant supplies; typical draw is 260 W, maximum 280 W.
What warranty does it include?
A 5-year warranty with Next Business Day Onsite Support and Keep Your Hard Drive services.
Detailed Specifications
AXIS S1296 Rack Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | |
| Product | AXIS Camera Station S1296 Rack Recording Server |
| Model / part number | AXIS S1296 Rack 96 TB, 02542-001 |
| 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 8 TB |
| Out-of-the-box storage | 80 TB after RAID 6 |
| Capacity without RAID | 96 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 | 26.1 kg (57.54 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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