AXIS S4000 Rack Recorder
Complies with IT policies
Flexible storage options and RAID support
Easy to install, manage, and maintain
Leverages AXIS OS cybersecurity
5-year Axis warranty
This recorder supports new installations and storage expansion for existing sites. It can be used with Axis network switches or third-party switches, ensuring compatibility with existing IT policies. It's silent and won't disrupt local operations, making it ideal for retail stores and offices using AXIS Camera Station Edge or AXIS Camera Station Pro.
Flexible and reliable
This 1U rack recorder includes everything you need to reliably store data for up to 16 video channels. It comes in three storage variants (8 TB, 16 TB, 32 TB) using surveillance-grade hard drives, and video is encrypted both when stored and transmitted. It also supports multiple RAID configurations (0, 1, 5, 6, 10) to minimize the risk of recording gaps, downtime, and data loss. This recorder comes with a 5-year warranty, so you can depend on first-class quality, reliability, and support from Axis. What’s more, it’s extensively tested with our wide range of high-quality products to provide you with an affordable, end-to-end solution with great reliability.
Easy, secure, and compliant
Built on AXIS OS, the Axis operating system, AXIS S4000 Rack ensures a high level of cybersecurity. It’s designed according to the Axis Security Development Model (ASDM) and offers FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certified, secure cryptographic key storage and operations. And it’s fully integrated with AXIS Camera Station offering, so you can manage and maintain it just like an Axis camera. Furthermore, it's produced in a TAA-designated country and complies with NDAA regulations.
For existing and new installations
This flexible recorder works with both Axis network switches and third-party switches, giving security teams an easy-to-use solution that won’t interfere with internal IT policies. It’s easy to scale, offering an affordable way to expand existing installations. For instance, it can be used to add storage to existing sites or to add more sites to your installation, and there’s no reconfiguration needed. As a part of an Axis end-to-end solution, it’s designed for use with AXIS Camera Station offering, including everything you need to manage your video surveillance system. Whatever you choose, with an integrated solution from Axis, you can create a customized installation to meet your specific infrastructure and business needs.
Surveillance solution with AXIS Camera Station Edge
AXIS S4000 Rack together with AXIS Camera Station Edge, our easily accessible camera-to-cloud solution, supports up to sixteen video channels and can be up and running with just a few clicks. This easy-to-use video management software integrates with Axis cameras, intercoms, and audio products. The solution can easily be scaled up from providing surveillance for a single site to multiple sites and whole national chains. You can access live and recorded video feeds remotely, and benefit from automatic software updates and security patches.
Expand or scale your AXIS Camera Station Pro system
A solution with AXIS S4000 Rack is easily adapted to your business and seamlessly expands as your needs grow. You can add this recorder to your existing AXIS Camera Station Pro installation in a cost-efficient way. AXIS S4000 Rack adds storage to your existing system without increasing load or maintenance on the server, while preserving the desired retention time. It can also scale multi-site AXIS Camera Station Pro systems in a distributed storage setup without affecting other equipment and keeping the central management point for easy maintenance and administration.
Technical specifications
| Property description | Property value | |
| Form factor | Standalone | |
| AXIS Camera Station Pro licenses included | - | |
| AXIS Audio Manager Pro licenses included | - | |
| System storage (TB) * | 8 / 32 / 16 TB | |
| Total HDD bays | 4 | |
| Free HDD bays | 0 | |
| HDDs included | 4 | |
| Supported RAID level | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 | |
| Default RAID level | 5 | |
| PoE total output power | - | |
| Power over Ethernet Plus | - | |
| Validated video channels | 16 | |
| Validated recording bitrate (Mbit/s) | 256 | |
| Operating system | AXIS OS | |
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Cables & connectors
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Media converters
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Network video recorders
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AXIS Camera Station S1224 Rack Recording Server
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AXIS Camera Station S1232 Tower Recording server
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AXIS Camera Station S1264 Rack Recording server
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AXIS Camera Station S2224 Mk II Rack Appliance
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Switches
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AXIS D8004 unmanaged PoE switch
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AXIS D8208-R Industrial PoE++ Switch
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AXIS D8248 Managed PoE++ Switch
48 port switch for efficient network management -
AXIS D8308 Fiber Aggregation Switch
8-port fiber switch for efficient network management -
AXIS T8504-E Outdoor PoE Switch
Managed, plug-and play outdoor switch -
AXIS T8504-R Industrial PoE Switch
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AXIS T8508 PoE+ Network Switch
8 port switch for efficient network management -
AXIS T8516 PoE+ Network Switch
16 port switch for efficient network management -
AXIS T8524 PoE+ Network Switch
24 port switch for efficient network management
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Workstations
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Part number for ordering
| Name | Axis region | Part number |
|---|---|---|
| AXIS S4000 8 TB | JP | 03215-005 |
| AXIS S4000 8 TB | US | 03215-004 |
| AXIS S4000 8 TB | BR | 03215-012 |
| AXIS S4000 8 TB | CN | 03215-009 |
| AXIS S4000 8 TB | AU | 03215-006 |
| AXIS S4000 8 TB | UK | 03215-003 |
| AXIS S4000 8 TB | EU | 03215-002 |
| AXIS S4000 32 TB | EU | 03217-002 |
| AXIS S4000 32 TB | UK | 03217-003 |
| AXIS S4000 32 TB | AU | 03217-006 |
| AXIS S4000 32 TB | US | 03217-004 |
| AXIS S4000 32 TB | JP | 03217-005 |
| AXIS S4000 32 TB | BR | 03217-012 |
| AXIS S4000 32 TB | CN | 03217-009 |
| AXIS S4000 16 TB | BR | 03216-012 |
| AXIS S4000 16 TB | CN | 03216-009 |
| AXIS S4000 16 TB | US | 03216-004 |
| AXIS S4000 16 TB | UK | 03216-003 |
| AXIS S4000 16 TB | EU | 03216-002 |
| AXIS S4000 16 TB | AU | 03216-006 |
| AXIS S4000 16 TB | JP | 03216-005 |