We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Black rectangular network video recorder with two PoE switches, front USB port and ventilation slots

Reolink

Reolink RLN36 36CH NVR with 2 PoE Switches 48TB

SKU CH-CGYT-6XMEK

Records up to 36 Reolink IP cameras at up to 12MP resolution with H.265 compression, supports 48TB across three SATA bays, and includes two PoE switches for expanded coverage

  • Operating systemPC: Windows, Mac OS; smartphone: iOS, Android
  • Port countAudio Ports 1 audio-in channel, RCA; 1 audio-out channel, RC
  • Channel count36
  • Protocol supportHTTP, TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, P2P, UPNP, RTMP, SMTP, SSL/TLS, DNS
  • Connection type• 4 x RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Mbit/s self-adaptive (for IP camera
  • Video inputsSupports up to 36 channels of IPC access; each channel up to
  • Manage 36 cameras simultaneously with Reolink PoE and WiFi models
  • Expand coverage using two included PoE switches connected to LAN ports
  • Store up to 48TB across three SATA bays for extended recording retention
  • Monitor and communicate via two-way audio through built-in RCA ports
  • Access live view and playback remotely on Windows, Mac, iOS and Android

36-channel Reolink NVR with dual PoE switches

The Reolink RLN36 is a 36-channel network video recorder built for Reolink IP cameras only. It manages up to 36 cameras simultaneously and supports resolutions up to 16MP per channel. Two PoE switches are included to extend camera coverage across larger sites without adding latency. The unit ships without hard drives.

Thermals noise and power draw

The recorder operates from a DC 12V 5.4A power supply and runs in ambient temperatures from -10°C to 45°C. Three internal SATA bays accept up to 16TB drives each for a total of 48TB capacity. With 36 cameras recording continuously at 6Mbps the storage lasts around 20 days. No embedded battery is present.

Build integration and expansion

Four gigabit RJ-45 ports handle IP camera traffic while a fifth serves LAN or WAN connectivity. Video outputs include one HDMI and one VGA port supporting resolutions such as 3840x2160 and 1920x1080. Audio in and out use RCA connectors. USB 2.0 on the front plus USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 on the rear allow backup and peripheral access. Eight alarm inputs and four outputs integrate with external sensors.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in NVR & DVR Recording Systems, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $247.99
Typical for this category: the median of 246 items is $272.99.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameReolink
Product lineNetwork Video Recorder
Model name36CH Network Video Recorder: NVS36
Part numberRLN36 with PoE Switch
Recorder typeVideo Recorder
Audio & video
Channel count36
Connectivity
Protocol supportHTTP, TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, P2P, UPNP, RTMP, SMTP, SSL/TLS, DNS, DDNS, NTP
Connection type• 4 x RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Mbit/s self-adaptive (for IP cameras)
• 1 x RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Mbit/s self-adaptive (for LAN/WAN)
• No PoE Port
Ports & slots
Port countAudio Ports
1 audio-in channel, RCA; 1 audio-out channel, RCA
USB Ports
Front panel: 1 x USB 2.0; back panel: 1 x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0
Ethernet Ports
• 4 x RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Mbit/s self-adaptive (for IP cameras)
• 1 x RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Mbit/s self-adaptive (for LAN/WAN)
• No PoE Port
Alarm
In: 8 channels; Out: 4 channels
Video inputsSupports up to 36 channels of IPC access; each channel up to 16MP input
Video outputs• HDMI: 3840 × 2160, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 1024, 1280 × 720, 1024 × 768
• VGA: 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 1024, 1280 × 720, 1024 × 768
Audio inputsVia cameras with mic; via built-in 1 channel
Power
Power supplyDC 12 V/5.4A
Built-in batteryNo
Size & build
Product dimensions330 × 48 × 310 mm
Product weight2.26kg (without HDD)
Environment & compliance
Temperature range-10 °C to 45 °C (14 °F to 113 °F)
Humidity range10%~90%
Software
Operating systemPC: Windows, Mac OS; smartphone: iOS, Android
More details
Compression formatH.265, H.264
Control methodYes
Maximum capacity48 TB

Questions about this item

How do I connect the two included PoE switches to the RLN36 NVR?

Plug each PoE switch into one of the four RJ-45 camera ports on the NVR, then connect cameras to the switches.

What hard-drive maintenance will the three SATA bays need over time?

Replace any failed drive with another SATA HDD up to 16 TB; the NVR supports three drives for a total of 48 TB.

At what sustained bitrate do the three 16 TB drives fill in about 20 days?

36 cameras recording 24/7 at 6 Mbps each will use the full 48 TB in roughly 20 days.

More in NVR & DVR Recording Systems

Similar items