Ajax Superior NVR H2DAI2GAC (8-ch) AI Network Video Recorder

Ajax Superior NVR H2DAI2GAC (8-ch) - 8 Channel AI Network Video Recorder with 2 Gigabit Ports

Superior NVR H2DAI2GAC (8-ch) is an AI-powered 8 channel recorder from Ajax's Superior range. Its onboard AI recognises people, pets and vehicles and detects line crossing, and it can run that analysis on up to 8 channels from other brands' IP cameras, so an existing system gains AI detection without replacing its cameras. Two hot-swappable SATA III bays take drives of up to 24 TB each, used in redundancy mode (the same footage on both drives) or split mode (streams shared across both). It has two Gigabit Ethernet ports (WAN and LAN), a 4K HDMI output and a USB 3.0 port on the front, so it can run as a monitoring station on site with the built-in video management system as well as in the Ajax apps. Linked to an Ajax alarm, an event from a detector brings the matching camera to the front of the video wall. Choose black or white above.

Also listed as 160669 (black) and 160670 (white). Ajax model ID NVR.AI2GAC8.Y.

Key features

• 8 channels for Ajax cameras and other IP cameras over ONVIF or RTSP, recording at up to 12MP.
• Onboard AI detection of people, pets, vehicles and line crossing, including on up to 8 channels from other IP cameras.
• 2 hot-swappable SATA III bays for 2.5 or 3.5 inch drives of up to 24 TB each (drives not included).
• Redundancy mode records the same footage to both drives; split mode shares streams across them.
• Two Gigabit Ethernet ports, WAN and LAN.
• 4K HDMI output (3840 × 2160) with 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 5+1, 7+1 and 12+1 layouts or custom grids up to 10 × 10.
• Decodes up to 4 channels at 4K (3840 × 2160) at 25 fps, or 2 with AI object detection switched on.
• Up to 384 Mbps in and 384 Mbps out, with two USB 2.0 ports on the rear and a USB 3.0 port on the front.
• Alarm events from Ajax detectors bring the matching camera forward on the video wall, and the owner sets who can see what.
• Built-in accelerometer raises an alarm if the recorder is moved. Rack-mount brackets in the box. Indoor use only (IP20).

Technical specification

Works with

Ajax BulletCam, TurretCam, DomeCam Mini and IndoorCam cameras, and other IP cameras that support ONVIF or RTSP, with AI analysis on up to 8 channels from other brands. Alarm-linked video needs an Ajax hub with Ajax detectors. Add one or two SATA surveillance hard drives of up to 24 TB each, and a 4K or HD monitor if you want local viewing.

Common questions

What can the AI detect?

People, pets and vehicles, plus line crossing. It works with Ajax cameras and, according to Ajax, on up to 8 channels from other IP cameras.

Does it come with hard drives?

No. It has two SATA III bays, each taking a 2.5 or 3.5 inch drive of up to 24 TB. Drives can be swapped while the recorder runs.

How is it different from the standard NVR H2D series?

The Superior models add onboard AI detection, take drives of up to 24 TB instead of 16 TB, handle up to 384 Mbps instead of 160 Mbps and have a USB 3.0 front port.

Which Superior NVR should I choose?

H2DAI2GAC has two Gigabit Ethernet ports and no PoE, in 8, 16 or 32 channels. H2DAI8PAC has 8 PoE ports in 8 or 16 channels. H2DAI16PAC has 16 PoE ports in 16 or 32 channels.

Can I use cameras from other brands?

Yes. It records IP cameras that follow ONVIF profiles or stream over RTSP, and Ajax lists it as conformant with ONVIF Profile G and Profile S.

Where can I fit it?

Indoors, on a desk or in a rack with the brackets supplied. Ajax rates it IP20, for 0 °C to +50 °C and humidity up to 75%. It measures 330 × 330 × 44 mm, weighs 2.7 kg and uses up to 60 W.

Full manufacturer specification: Ajax Superior NVR H2D series product page

Supplied by Zenith Security Co, Wolverhampton. Orders placed before 2:30pm are normally dispatched for delivery within 1-2 working days to England, Scotland and Wales, or collect from our Wolverhampton trade counter (please call first).

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