Dahua DH-IPC-HFW5541TP-ASE-0280B - 5MP AI Bullet Network Camera

Dahua DH-IPC-HFW5541TP-ASE-0280B — 5MP Bullet IP Camera

The Dahua DH-IPC-HFW5541TP-ASE-0280B is a 5MP WDR IR bullet network camera built for demanding outdoor environments. It combines AI-ISP image processing with Dahua's AcuPick 2.0 search technology, giving installers a camera that can detect and search for people, vehicles and animals quickly across recorded footage, with support for over 8 AI functions covering multi-scenario target detection and analysis. A built-in microphone adds real-time audio capture, and the IP67/IK10 rated housing keeps the camera protected against dust, water ingress and physical impact.

Who is it for?

IP cameras carry video and PoE power over one Cat5e/Cat6 cable to a PoE NVR — ideal when cabling from scratch or wanting resolutions/analytics beyond coax. At 5MP with AI-based human, vehicle and animal detection, the DH-IPC-HFW5541TP-ASE-0280B suits retail units, warehouses, yards and small-to-medium commercial sites where accurate motion filtering helps cut down on false alerts. Its rugged IP67 and IK10 rated housing also makes it a good fit for exposed external walls, gates and perimeter runs.

Key specification

What you will need

• A PoE NVR with a free channel that supports 5MP recording
• A single run of Cat5e or Cat6 cable from the camera back to the NVR or a PoE switch for longer runs or extra branching
• A PoE switch if you are feeding several cameras from one location or need to extend beyond the NVR's built-in PoE ports
• Appropriate CCTV/GDPR signage if the camera will cover a public area or neighbouring property

Frequently asked questions

Will this camera work with a non-Dahua NVR?

Yes. The DH-IPC-HFW5541TP-ASE-0280B is an ONVIF-compliant IP camera, so it can be added to most third-party NVRs and VMS platforms that support ONVIF, though some Dahua-specific AI features may only be fully supported on a Dahua NVR.

Does it need a separate power supply?

No separate power supply is required if it is connected to a PoE-enabled NVR or PoE switch — power and video both travel over the same network cable. If your NVR or switch does not provide PoE, a standalone PoE injector can be used instead.

How much storage will I need?

Storage depends on resolution, frame rate, compression and how many days of footage you want to keep. As a rough guide, a 5MP camera recording continuously will need noticeably more storage than a 2MP camera, so size your NVR's hard drive (or add a second drive) accordingly, especially if you are running several 5MP cameras on one system.

What do the IP67 and IK10 ratings mean?

IP67 means the camera housing is fully dust-tight and protected against temporary immersion in water, making it suitable for outdoor use in all UK weather. IK10 means the housing can withstand a high level of impact, which is useful in locations at risk of accidental knocks or deliberate vandalism.

Browse the full Dahua range, see more IP cameras, or contact us on 01902 902251 — you can also see this camera in person at our Wolverhampton trade counter.