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DW-COVA16

COVA 16-channel PoE Cloud-Optimized Video Archiving NVR – Optimized and Secure 
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Features
  • Complete installation in minutes!
  • Setup and camera configuration via the DW Mobile Plus App. Skip the local monitor!
  • Record and manage single-sensor IP cameras at real-time 30fps up to 8K, with 192Mbps maximum throughput
  • 16GB myDW cloud storage for Clip Share included
  • Includes 12 months subscription to myDW services
  • Local power for up to 16 IP cameras via resident PoE switch makes the installation seamless and efficient.
  • Remote user and event management via myDW Cloud Video Services
  • Upload events to myDW via Clip Share to address critical events quickly and efficiently.
  • Up to 32TB local storage
  • Compatible with ONVIF cameras
  • Live, playback and video archiving via the web client
  • Static and dynamic live camera views
  • Event notifications and system health reports via myDW
  • Identisee video analytics detects persons and vehicles (camera-side rules)
  • Audio communications from supported IP cameras
  • Local alarm sensor input and relay output for access control integration
  • NDAA-compliant for federal and government projects
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Easy Setup

COVA recorders are easy to setup, with full configuration from the DW Mobile+ app. Skip the monitor!

myDW Cloud Services

The COVA bridge NVR is managed through myDW cloud-based, with video recorded locally and live, playback, events and user management are done through myDW or the COVA web client.

Plug and Play with local PoE

COVA NVRs can power up to 16 IP cameras locally from the integrated PoE ports in the back, cutting back on installation time and money.

Encrypted Connection

All data within the COVA NVR and myDW is encrypted and transmitted over secure connections.

Record Locally, Access remotely

COVA NVRs record locally on-site, giving users complete control of their data. Playback, search and archiving can be completed remotely via the NVR's web client, C3 CMS and myDW.

Specifications

Hardware
Display Modes 1
16
4
9
Display Speed Up to 30fps per channel
Local Video Output Resolution 1024x768
1280x1024
1920x1080 (1080p)
3840×2160 (4K)
Local Video Outputs 1x True HD output
1x VGA output
1 display output at a time
For initial configuration and server management
Max Supported Recording Resolution Up to 16MP
PoE Type 100Mbps, 802.3at
Video Compression H.264
H.265
OS on SSD N/A
Input channels 16 Channels
16 PoE channels
myDW MONITORING SOFTWARE
Features Cloud-Base VMS
CVV (Camera View Verification)
Events and system health notifications
Firmware updates
Remote PTZ control
Remote system reboot
System management
User management
Video share and cloud upload
Monitoring Live monitoring
Remote file backup
Remove playback
REMOTE WEB CLIENT
Additional Features Firmware updates
Remote PTZ control
Remote system reboot
System management
Monitoring Live monitoring
Remote file backup
Remove playback
Playback 30fps per channel
Up to 16-channels
Search Options Calendar (date and time)
Event search
IdentiSee™
Timeline
Storage
Raw internal storage options 002TB  004TB  006TB  008TB  010TB  012TB  016TB  020TB  032TB  
RAID Options No RAID
Max HDD Bay 2 x SATA HDD
Maximum Storage 4TB (DW-COVA164T)
6TB (DW-COVA166T)
8TB (DW-COVA168T)
12TB (DW-COVA1612T)
16TB (DW-COVA1616T)
20TB (DW-COVA1620T)
32TB (DW-COVA1632T)
VMS features
Alarm in/out 4 alarm outputs
Audio in/out 8 inputs
Performance features PoE built-in
Playback speed x1
x16
x2
x32
x4
x64
x8
x99
PTZ control ONVIF
RS485
Recording Modes Continuous
Event
Scheduled
Recording Resolution and Recording Rate Up to 4928 x 3264 (16MP): total 480fps
System Operation Graphical user interface (GUI)
Remote via myDW
Remote via web client
USB mouse (included)
Network
Backup Over the network
video share via myDW cloud-base VMS
Ethernet Ports 1x 1G Ethernet (RJ45)
Firmware Upgrade CMS over network
USB
IP IPv4
IPv6
Max stream connections Live: up to 64CH
Playback: up to 16CH
Protocol 802.1x
DHCP
DNS
HTTP
NTP
ONVIF
RTCP
RTP
SMTP
Static fixed IP
TCP/IP
UDP
WebSocket
Remote Client DW Mobile Plus
myDW
Electrical
Power Consumption A UPS is recommended
≤ 20W ( without HDD and PoE power supply )
Power Requirements 3.75A
48V DC, 2.5A
Total PoE Power Budget ≤ 150W
General
Accessories Mouse
Audio codec G.711(U/A)
Operating Temperature and Humidity 10~90% RH
14 ~ 122°F (-10 ~ 50°C)
Recorder Dimensions (H X W X D) 14.96" x 10.55" x 1.77" (380 × 268× 45mm)
Serial ports RS485
USB interface Yes
Warranty 5 Year Warranty
Certification NDAA  ONVIF Conformant  
Form Factor Embedded

Part Numbers

Model #

Supported Cameras

Storage Size

DW-COVA164T Up to 16 IP cameras 4TB
DW-COVA166T Up to 16 IP cameras 6TB
DW-COVA168T Up to 16 IP cameras 8TB
DW-COVA1612T Up to 16 IP cameras 12TB
DW-COVA1616TUp to 16 IP cameras16TB
DW-COVA1620T Up to 16 IP cameras 20TB
DW-COVA1632TUp to 16 IP cameras32TB

Documents

Title Type
COVA Brochure
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DW-COVA16 datasheet
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DW-COVA16 datasheet - French
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DW-COVA16 datasheet - Spanish
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DW-COVA16 CAD drawing
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COVA quick install guide
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COVA Quick Setup Guide
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COVA user manual
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Software

Title Type Release Notes Version Update Date Compatibility Size
DW-COVA16 FW v148 pkg - v148 08/05/2025 82.03 MB Download
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