Dahua DH-IPC-HFW8241XP-3D-0280B - 2MP AI Stereo Bullet Network Camera

Dahua DH-IPC-HFW8241XP-3D-0280B — 2MP Bullet IP Camera

The Dahua DH-IPC-HFW8241XP-3D-0280B is a 2MP dual-lens bullet camera built around two 1/2.8" STARVIS CMOS sensors, with H.265 and H.264 triple-stream encoding at up to 30fps at 1080p. A 2.8mm fixed lens, 120dB WDR and ICR day/night switching keep footage usable in mixed lighting, backed by IR illumination to 40m.

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 2MP this camera suits entrances, loading bays and perimeter runs where clear identification matters more than ultra-high resolution, and its dual-lens stereo analytics add fall, violence and people-counting detection that a standard single-lens bullet camera can't do. The IP67-rated housing and PoE feed make it a straightforward addition to an existing PoE NVR setup, whether that's a single doorway camera or several units feeding a multi-camera site.

Key specification

What you will need

• A PoE NVR with 2MP support — see our NVRs
• Cat5e/Cat6 cabling to carry video and power over a single cable run
• A PoE switch if the run is long or you're branching out to multiple cameras
• GDPR signage if the camera covers a public area or shared space

Frequently asked questions

Will this work with a non-Dahua NVR?

Yes — it supports ONVIF, so it will connect to most third-party NVRs, though some Dahua-specific AI features may only be available on a Dahua recorder.

Does it need a separate power supply?

No — it's powered over the same Cat5e/Cat6 cable via PoE from a compatible NVR or PoE switch, so no separate power run is needed.

How much storage will I need?

Storage depends on frame rate, compression and how many days of footage you want to keep; H.265 encoding keeps file sizes down, and the camera also takes a local microSD card up to 256GB for edge storage.

What does the stereo/3D feature do?

The dual-lens design adds stereo-based analytics — fall detection, strand detection, people-approach and people-counting error detection, and violence detection — on top of standard motion recording.

Browse the full Dahua range, more IP cameras, or contact us on 01902 902251. Visit our Wolverhampton trade counter to see it in person.