Dahua DHI-NVR4104HS-P-EI - 4 Channel PoE NVR

Dahua DHI-NVR4104HS-P-EI - 4 Channel PoE NVR

The Dahua DHI-NVR4104HS-P-EI is a 4 channel compact 1U PoE NVR (network video recorder), which Dahua calls a 4CH Compact 1U 4PoE 1HDD WizSense Network Video Recorder. Its 4 built-in PoE ports power and connect IP cameras without a separate switch. It supports IP cameras up to 16MP, outputs to HDMI at up to 3840 x 2160, and runs Dahua's onboard AI on the recorder: face detection and recognition, perimeter protection and SMD Plus.

Also listed as NVR4104HS-P-EI.

Key features

• 4 channels and 4 PoE ports (10/100Mbps, IEEE 802.3af/at), with 36W total PoE output and up to 25.5W on a single port.
• Supports IP cameras up to 16MP, with Smart H.265+, H.265, Smart H.264+, H.264 and MJPEG.
• 80Mbps incoming, 80Mbps recording and 80Mbps outgoing bandwidth.
• WizSense AI by recorder: 1-channel face detection and recognition, 2-channel perimeter protection and 4-channel SMD Plus.
• AI by camera: face detection and recognition, perimeter protection, SMD Plus, ANPR, people counting, stereo analysis and heat map, from connected cameras that provide them.
• 1 SATA port for a hard drive up to 16TB; HDMI and VGA outputs.
• Connects third-party network cameras by ONVIF (Profile T, S and G).

Technical specification

Works with

• Surveillance hard drives, offered in the Hard Drive option on this page (1 SATA bay).
• More channels: the Dahua DHI-NVR4108HS-8P-EI 8 channel PoE NVR.

Common questions

How many cameras can I connect to the DHI-NVR4104HS-P-EI?

Up to 4 IP cameras. All 4 of the recorder's PoE ports can power and connect cameras directly, with 36W total PoE output and up to 25.5W on a single port.

What camera resolution does it support?

Dahua lists IP cameras up to 16MP, and an HDMI output of up to 3840 x 2160 for a 4K monitor.

How big a hard drive can it take?

It has 1 SATA port and Dahua lists drives up to 16TB, noting that the maximum capacity varies with environment temperature.

Which AI features does it have?

On the recorder itself, Dahua lists face detection and recognition on 1 channel, perimeter protection on 2 channels and SMD Plus on 4 channels. With suitable cameras, AI by camera extends face detection, perimeter protection, ANPR, people counting and more. See our WizSense guide.

Will it work with cameras from other brands?

Dahua lists ONVIF (Profile T, S and G) and third-party camera access for Panasonic, Sony, Samsung, Axis, Pelco, Arecont and Canon.

Can I view it from a phone?

Dahua lists mobile phone access for iOS and Android, a web interface and P2P.

Full manufacturer specification: Dahua datasheet

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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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