Dahua DHI-NVR4108-EI - 8 Channel NVR, WizSense AI CCTV Network Video Recorder, Security Camera Recorder, 4K HDMI, Face Recognition, Non-PoE, 1U

Dahua DHI-NVR4108-EI — 8 Channel NVR

The Dahua DHI-NVR4108-EI (also written NVR4108-EI) is an 8 channel WizSense AI NVR: a network video recorder, also called a CCTV recorder or security camera recorder, for up to eight IP cameras of up to 16MP. It belongs to Dahua's WizSense NVR series and runs face detection and recognition, perimeter protection and SMD Plus on the recorder itself. It has one SATA bay (up to 20 TB), 4K HDMI and VGA output, and no built-in PoE ports. See the wider Dahua WizSense range.

Key features

• 8 channels, IP cameras up to 16MP.
• Max. 80 Mbps incoming, recording and outgoing bandwidth.
• AI by recorder: 1-channel face detection and recognition (up to 10 face databases and 20,000 face images), 2-channel perimeter protection and 4-channel SMD Plus.
• AI by camera (with compatible cameras): face detection and recognition, perimeter protection, SMD, ANPR, people counting, stereo analysis and heat map.
• Smart H.265+, H.265, Smart H.264+, H.264 and MJPEG.
• 1 SATA port, up to 20 TB; 1 HDMI output up to 3840 × 2160 (4K) and 1 VGA output.
• ONVIF 23.12 (Profile T, S and G) and third-party camera access.

Technical specification

Works with

• Dahua DHI-NVR4108-8P-EI, the 8 channel version with 8 built-in PoE ports
• Dahua DHI-NVR4104-EI, the 4 channel version
• Western Digital WD Purple WD10PURZ 1TB surveillance hard drive
• Western Digital WD Purple WD40PURZ 4TB surveillance hard drive
• Western Digital WD Purple WD82PURZ 8TB surveillance hard drive

What you will need

• A surveillance-grade hard drive (1 SATA bay, up to 20 TB): choose one from the Hard Drive option on this page, or fit your own.
• IP cameras, plus a PoE switch or separate power supplies for them, as this recorder has no PoE ports.
• An HDMI or VGA monitor for setup and local viewing.

Common questions

What does WizSense mean on this recorder?

Dahua describes WizSense as a series of AI products that use an independent AI chip and deep learning algorithms and focus on humans and vehicles. Read more in our guide to Dahua WizSense.

Does the DHI-NVR4108-EI have PoE ports?

No. It has one 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 network port, so the cameras need a PoE switch or their own power supplies. For 8 built-in PoE ports see the DHI-NVR4108-8P-EI.

What resolution of IP camera can it record?

Cameras up to 16MP. With AI disabled it decodes up to 8 × 4 MP@30 fps; with AI enabled up to 8 × 1080p@30 fps. Bandwidth is 80 Mbps incoming, recording and outgoing.

How much storage can I fit?

One SATA port, up to 20 TB. Dahua notes that the maximum HDD capacity varies with environment temperature. Choose a hard drive from the Hard Drive option on this page, or choose recorder only.

Full manufacturer specification: Dahua product page

Supplied by Zenith Security Co, Wolverhampton. Orders placed before 2:30pm are normally dispatched for delivery within 1-2 working days to England, Scotland and Wales, or collect from our Wolverhampton trade counter (please call first).

Browse the full Dahua range, more CCTV recorders, or contact us on 01902 902251 or visit our Wolverhampton trade counter for advice.