HiLook by Hikvision NVR-208MH-C/8P 8-Channel 4K 8MP PoE NVR with 8 Built-in PoE Ports & 2 SATA

The HiLook by Hikvision NVR-208MH-C/8P is a professional-grade 8-channel 4K network video recorder with 8 built-in PoE ports and dual SATA bays, built for dependable multi-camera recording. Below is the full feature set and technical specification — buy at trade prices from Zenith Security Co with fast UK delivery.

Key Features

• 8 channels with 8 built-in PoE ports — plug-and-play camera power & data
• Up to 8MP (4K) recording and playback per channel
• 80Mbps inbound bandwidth for smooth multi-camera recording
• H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264 — up to 75% storage saving
• 2 × SATA HDD bays for extended storage
• Remote access & alerts via the free HiLookVision or Hik-Connect app
• Rugged 1U metal chassis

Manufacturer Description

1-ch @ 4K or 4-ch @ 1080P decoding, 80Mbps bit-rate input max (up to 8-ch IP video), H.265/H.265+/H.264/H.264+, 2 SATA interfaces, 8 independent PoE network interfaces, standalone 1U 385 metal case.

Who is the NVR-208MH-C/8P for?

The 8-channel NVR to choose when retention matters: two SATA bays instead of one, so you can fit two drives and roughly double how long footage is kept — the difference between two weeks and a month on an 8-camera 4MP system, or a comfortable month on 4K cameras. Eight built-in PoE ports power the cameras directly and it records up to 8MP (4K) per channel. It suits businesses that need 30 days for insurance or licensing, busy premises where continuous recording fills a single drive fast, and anyone running several 4K cameras. If a single drive is enough, the NVR-108H-D/8P costs less; for up to 16 cameras with two bays, the NVR-216MH-C/16P.

What to add

• One or two surveillance-grade hard drives — 2 × 4TB gives eight 4MP cameras roughly two months; we fit and format to order.
• Cat5e/Cat6 cable to each camera, up to 100m per run.
• A network cable to your router for the free HiLookVision or Hik-Connect app.

Frequently asked questions

Can I start with one drive and add a second later?

Yes — the second bay can be filled at any time; the NVR spans recording across both.

Is it the same picture quality as the H-D series?

Yes — both record up to 8MP per channel with H.265+. The difference is the second bay and a slightly larger case.

Does it power all eight cameras?

Yes, within its PoE budget; standard HiLook cameras are well within it.

Further reading: Which HiLook NVR do I need?

Technical Specification

Supplied and supported by Zenith Security Co, a UK trade distributor of HiLook and Hikvision security & networking. Order online for fast UK dispatch.