Dahua DHI-NVR2104HS-P-I2 - 4 Channel PoE NVR
Product Features
- Dahua DHI-NVR2104HS-P-I2 4 channel compact 1U PoE NVR (network video recorder) with 4 PoE ports and H.265 compression.
- WizSense AI by NVR: 1-channel face detection and recognition, 1-channel perimeter protection and 4-channel SMD Plus.
- Records IP cameras up to 12MP, with ONVIF third-party camera access.
- 1 SATA port for a hard drive up to 10TB, plus 1 HDMI output up to 4K and 1 VGA output.
Dahua DHI-NVR2104HS-P-I2
The Dahua DHI-NVR2104HS-P-I2 is a 4 channel compact 1U PoE NVR from Dahua's WizSense range. As a network video recorder it has 4 PoE ports, 1 SATA port for a hard drive and AI by NVR, so cameras connect and are powered from the recorder. It records IP cameras up to 12MP and connects to third-party ONVIF cameras. Dahua describes it as suited to face detection and recognition at entrances and exits, and perimeter protection of people and vehicles.
Also listed as NVR2104HS-P-I2.
Key features
- Smart H.265+/H.265/Smart H.264+/H.264/MJPEG decoding formats
- Max. decoding capability: 6 x 1080p@30 fps, with adaptive decoding
- AI by NVR: 1-channel face detection and recognition, 1-channel perimeter protection and 4-channel SMD Plus, with up to 10 face databases and 5,000 face images
- AI by camera: face detection and recognition, perimeter protection and SMD Plus
- Connects to third-party network cameras (ONVIF)
- AI search by target metadata, or by uploading face pictures to compare with recorded faces
- Smart fan that turns on and off according to CPU and ambient temperature
- Security baseline 2.1
- 4 PoE ports, with 1 HDMI (up to 4K) and 1 VGA output at the same time
Technical specification
| Model | DHI-NVR2104HS-P-I2 |
|---|---|
| Product type | 4 Channel Compact 1U 4PoE 1HDD WizSense Network Video Recorder |
| Main processor and operating system | Industrial-grade embedded processor; Embedded Linux |
| Access channels | 4 channels |
| Network bandwidth | 80 Mbps for access, 80 Mbps for storage and 60 Mbps for forwarding |
| Resolution | 12MP; 8MP; 5MP; 4MP; 3MP; 2MP; 720p; D1 |
| Decoding capability | AI disabled: 1-channel 12MP@30 fps; 1-channel 8MP@30 fps; 2-channel 5MP@30 fps; 3-channel 4MP@30 fps; 6-channel 1080p@30 fps. AI enabled: 1-channel 8MP@30 fps; 1-channel 5MP@30 fps; 2-channel 4MP@30 fps; 4-channel 1080p@30 fps |
| Video output | 1 VGA, 1 HDMI (simultaneous); HDMI maximum resolution 4K |
| Compression | Smart H.265+; H.265; Smart H.264+; H.264; MJPEG |
| AI by NVR | Face detection; face recognition (1 channel); perimeter protection (1 channel); SMD Plus (4 channels) |
| Face database | Up to 10 face databases with 5,000 images |
| Third-party camera access | ONVIF |
| Interoperability | ONVIF (profile T; profile S; profile G); CGI; SDK |
| Multi-screen display | 1, 4 views |
| Playback | Up to 4 channels |
| HDD | 1 SATA port, up to 10 TB (maximum capacity varies with environment temperature) |
| USB | 1 front USB 2.0; 1 back USB 2.0 |
| Network | 1 RJ-45, 10/100 Mbps |
| PoE | 4 PoE ports, 10/100 Mbps |
| Power supply | 53 V DC, 1.13 A |
| Power consumption | NVR total 10W (without HDD); PoE total output 38W, maximum 25.5W per port |
| Product dimensions | 260 mm x 232.7 mm x 47.6 mm (W x L x H) |
| Net weight | 0.86 kg (1.90 lb) |
| Operating temperature | -10°C to +55°C (+14°F to +131°F) |
| Certifications | FCC; CE-EMC; CE-LVD |
Works with
- Surveillance hard drives: add one from the Hard Drive option on this page (1 SATA port, up to 10 TB)
- WizSense and other Dahua IP cameras, plus ONVIF third-party cameras. See our WizSense explained guide
Related 4 channel WizSense recorders: the Dahua DHI-NVR2104-P-I2 (4 PoE ports, 1U case) and the Dahua DHI-NVR2104HS-I2 (compact 1U, without PoE ports).
Common questions
How many cameras can the PoE ports power?
It has 4 channels and 4 PoE ports at 10/100 Mbps. Total PoE output is 38W, with a maximum of 25.5W for a single port.
What does WizSense mean on this recorder?
WizSense is Dahua's series of AI products that focus on human and vehicle detection. On this recorder the AI runs on the NVR itself. Read more in our WizSense explained guide.
Does face recognition run on the recorder?
Yes, 1 channel of face detection and recognition runs on the NVR, with up to 10 face databases and 5,000 face images. Cameras with AI can also do face detection and recognition, perimeter protection and SMD Plus (AI by camera).
What hard drive can I fit?
1 SATA port, up to 10 TB. Dahua notes that the maximum HDD capacity varies with environment temperature. Choose a drive from the Hard Drive option on this page.
Will it record non-Dahua cameras?
It supports third-party cameras through ONVIF (profile T, S and G).
What video outputs does it have?
1 HDMI (up to 4K) and 1 VGA, which can be used at the same time.
Full manufacturer specification: Dahua product page
Browse the full Dahua range, our CCTV recorders, or contact us on 01902 902251.
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).
Browse the range: Dahua NVR range · Dahua cameras.
| Product Code | DHI-NVR2104HS-P-I2 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dahua |
| HDD Bays | 1 |
| Max IP Camera Resolution | 12MP |
| PoE Ports | 4 |
| AI Function | SMD Plus, IVS (Perimeter Protection), Face Detection |
| Video Output | 1 VGA/1 HDMI |
| Product Type | NVR |
| Max No. of Channels | 4 ch |
| Power | 53V DC, 1.13A |
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