Name: Dahua DH-XVR5108H-I3-8P - 8 Channel 5MP-N 1080P PoC Penta-brid WizSense XVR (Digital Video Recorder)
Brand: Dahua
SKU: DH-XVR5108H-I3-8P
Price: 169.54 GBP
Availability: InStock

Dahua DH-XVR5108H-I3-8P — 8 Channel 5MP-N 1080P PoC Penta-brid WizSense XVR CCTV DVR

The Dahua DH-XVR5108H-I3-8P is an 8 channel 5MP-N 1080P PoC Penta-brid WizSense XVR CCTV DVR (digital video recorder) in a Mini 1U case with one hard drive bay. It is a hybrid DVR: one recorder takes HDCVI, AHD, TVI, CVBS and IP cameras, and all 8 channels support PoC AT and PoC AF cameras, so power and video can share one coax cable. Our guide to Dahua Penta-brid recorders explains how Penta-brid works.

Also listed as XVR5108H-I3-8P. This is the 5MP-N 1080P version; the 4K-N/5MP version is the Dahua DH-XVR5108H-4KL-I3-8P.

Key features

8 BNC channels that auto-detect HDCVI, AHD, TVI and CVBS cameras.
All channels support PoC AT and PoC AF cameras, and the recorder automatically recognises PoC cameras with different power consumption.
Up to 12 IP channels, each up to 6MP, with 64 Mbps incoming bandwidth.
WizSense AI on the recorder: 8-channel SMD Plus (or 12-channel SMD by camera) for human and vehicle alarms, 4-channel perimeter protection and 2-channel QuickPick 2.0.
Face recognition with up to 10 face databases and 10,000 face images.
8-channel AI Coding, with Smart H.265+ and H.265 dual-stream compression.
Two-way talk, sharing the audio input with the first channel.
One SATA port for a hard drive of up to 16TB, with HDMI and VGA outputs.

Technical specification

Model	DH-XVR5108H-I3-8P (XVR5108H-I3-8P)
Type	8 channel Penta-brid 5MP Value/1080P Mini 1U 1HDD WizSense digital video recorder (XVR)
Analogue video input	8 BNC ports, HDCVI/AHD/TVI/CVBS auto-detect
PoC	All channels support PoC AT and PoC AF cameras
HDCVI input	5MP at 25, 20 and 10/12.5 fps; 4MP at 25/30 fps; 1080p at 25/30 fps; 720p at 50/60 and 25/30 fps
TVI input	5MP (2560 x 1944) at 20 fps; 5MP (2960 x 1665) at 20 fps; 4MP at 25/30 fps; 1080p and 720p at 25/30 fps
AHD input	5MP at 20 fps; 4MP at 25/30 fps; 1080p and 720p at 25/30 fps
IP camera input	Up to 12 channels (4 IP channels by default plus 8 converted analogue channels), each up to 6MP; 64 Mbps incoming, recording and outgoing
Main stream	Channels 1-2 5M-N at 1-25 fps, others 1-12 fps; channels 1-2 4M-N/1080p at 1-25/30 fps, others 1-15 fps; 1080N/720p/960H/D1/CIF at 1-25/30 fps (Encode Enhancement off)
Video compression	AI Coding; Smart H.265+; H.265; Smart H.264+; H.264, dual-stream
SMD Plus	8 channels by recorder; 12 channels SMD by camera
Perimeter protection	General mode 4 channels, advanced mode 2 channels, 10 IVS rules per channel
Face recognition	Up to 10 face databases with 10,000 face images
QuickPick 2.0	2 channels
Video output	1 HDMI, 1 VGA, up to 1920 × 1080
Audio	1 RCA and 8 BNC (coaxial) in, 1 RCA out; G.711a, G.711u, PCM; two-way talk shares the first channel audio input
Storage	1 SATA port, up to 16TB
Network and ports	1 RJ-45 (10/100 Mbps); 2 USB (1 front USB 2.0, 1 rear USB 2.0); 1 RS-485
Power	53 VDC, 1.812 A; under 10 W without HDD
Size and weight	325.0 × 257.1 × 55.0 mm; 1.60 kg net
Operating environment	-10°C to +55°C; 10%-90% RH, non-condensing
Interoperability	ONVIF 24.06 (Profile T, S, G), CGI, SDK
Certifications	CE, FCC Part 15 Subpart B

Works with

Dahua DHI-ARB1606 RS485 alarm box, listed by Dahua as an optional accessory.
Surveillance hard drives for the SATA bay, such as the WD Purple 1TB, WD Purple 4TB or Toshiba S300 2TB. The Hard Drive option on this page also offers a recorder-only choice. Choose a WD Purple or Toshiba S300 drive there to buy it as a DVR with hard drive.

Common questions

What does PoC mean on this recorder?

PoC is Power over Coax. It sends power over the same coax cable as the video, which Dahua says simplifies HDCVI installation and reduces installation time and labour. All channels support PoC AT and PoC AF cameras. A balun can be connected for UTP transmission when the PoC function is disabled. See our guide to Dahua HDCVI cameras.

Which cameras can I connect?

This CCTV recorder takes HDCVI, AHD, TVI and CVBS cameras on the 8 BNC channels, plus IP cameras: up to 12 IP channels in total (4 by default plus 8 converted analogue channels), each up to 6MP. Our guide to Dahua Penta-brid recorders explains the five formats.

What does WizSense mean?

WizSense is Dahua's range of AI products built on an independent AI chip and deep learning algorithms, focused on humans and vehicles. On this recorder it covers SMD Plus, perimeter protection, face recognition and QuickPick 2.0. See our guide to Dahua WizSense.

Can I use the AI functions once IP cameras are added?

Dahua states that after IP extension is enabled, video quality analytics, scene changing, face recognition, face detection, SMD, perimeter protection and QuickPick 2.0 cannot be used. Plan your channels with that in mind.

How much storage can I fit?

One SATA port, up to 16TB. Dahua notes the maximum capacity varies with environment temperature.

What power supply does it use?

It is powered at 53 VDC, 1.812 A, and uses under 10 W without a hard drive.

Full manufacturer specification: Dahua product page

Supplied by Zenith Security Co, Wolverhampton. We deliver to England, Scotland and Wales, or you can collect from our Wolverhampton trade counter (please call first).

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