Dahua DHI-NVR4208-4KS2 - 8 Channel 4K NVR
Product Features
- Dahua DHI-NVR4208-4KS2 is an 8 channel 4K NVR, a 1U Lite network video recorder and CCTV security camera recorder.
- Buy it as an NVR with hard drive or on its own: 2 SATA III bays, up to 10 TB per HDD.
- Smart H.265+ with up to 8MP for preview and playback.
- Max 200 Mbps incoming bandwidth, HDMI output up to 3840 x 2160.
- AI by camera: perimeter protection, SMD Plus, people counting and heat map.
Dahua DHI-NVR4208-4KS2 - 8 Channel 4K NVR
The Dahua DHI-NVR4208-4KS2 is an 8 channel 4K NVR: a 1U Lite network video recorder, or CCTV recorder, for up to eight IP cameras. It records up to 8MP, uses Smart H.265+ compression, and has two SATA III bays for hard drives of up to 10 TB each. It has no PoE ports listed, so the cameras are powered from a PoE switch or their own supplies.
Also listed as NVR4208-4KS2.
You can order it as a CCTV recorder with hard drive: the Hard Drive option on this page offers WD Purple or Toshiba S300 models, or you can order the unit alone. Zenith Security Co, Wolverhampton, is a UK supplier of this Dahua network video recorder.
Key features
- 8-channel IP video access in a 1U case with Smart H.265+, Smart H.264+, H.265 and H.264 compression (H.265 auto switch).
- Up to 8MP resolution for preview and playback; HDMI output up to 3840 × 2160 (4K).
- Max 200 Mbps incoming bandwidth and 8-channel decoding at 1080p (30 fps).
- 2 SATA III ports, up to 10 TB for a single HDD.
- AI by camera (with compatible cameras): perimeter protection, SMD Plus, people counting and heat map.
- ANR (Automatic Network Replenishment): video is recorded to the SD card in the IP camera when the network breaks down and is transferred to the recorder once the network recovers.
- DMSS app for iOS and Android: remote access, live video, event push notifications and search of recorded video.
- Compatible with ONVIF 2.4, with third-party camera access for Panasonic, Sony, Samsung, Axis, Pelco, Arecont, Canon and ONVIF cameras.
Technical specification
| Model | DHI-NVR4208-4KS2 |
|---|---|
| Dahua description | 8 Channel 1U 4K and H.265 Lite Network Video Recorder (Lite Series, NVR4000-4KS2) |
| Processor, operating system and interface | Industrial embedded micro-processor; Embedded Linux; Web and local GUI |
| Access channels | 8 |
| Network bandwidth | 200 Mbps for access, 200 Mbps for storage and 96 Mbps for forwarding |
| Resolution | 8MP, 6MP, 5MP, 4MP, 3MP, 1080p, 1.3MP, 720p, D1, and more |
| Decoding capability | 8 channels@1080p (30 fps) |
| Video compression | Smart H.265+; Smart H.264+; H.265; H.264 |
| Audio compression | PCM; G.711A; G.711U; G.726 |
| AI by camera | Perimeter protection; SMD Plus; people counting; heat map |
| Video output | HDMI: 3840 × 2160; 1920 × 1080; 1280 × 1024; 1280 × 720. VGA: 1920 × 1080; 1280 × 1024; 1280 × 720 |
| Multi-screen display | 8-channel: 1/4/8/9 |
| Third-party camera access | Panasonic; Sony; Samsung; Axis; Pelco; Arecont; ONVIF; Canon and more |
| Interoperability | ONVIF (profile T/S/G); CGI; SDK |
| Audio input and output | 1 channel RCA input; 1 channel RCA output (supports voice intercom output) |
| HDD | 2 SATA III ports, up to 10 TB for a single HDD (maximum varies with environment temperature) |
| Alarm input and output | 4 channels in; 2 channels out |
| USB | 1 front USB 2.0 port; 1 rear USB 3.0 port |
| Network port | 1 RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet port |
| Power supply and consumption | 12V/4A DC; < 6.9 W (without HDD) |
| Operating temperature | -10 °C to +55 °C (+14 °F to +131 °F) |
| Dimensions and net weight | 375.0 mm × 282.4 mm × 53.0 mm (1U); 1.6 kg without HDD |
Works with
- Dahua DHI-NVR4208-8P-4KS2, the 8 channel 8PoE Lite network video recorder
- Western Digital WD Purple WD10PURZ 1TB surveillance hard drive
- Toshiba S300 HDWT720UZSVA 2TB video streaming hard drive
- Western Digital WD Purple WD40PURZ 4TB surveillance hard drive
- Toshiba S300 HDWT740UZSVA 4TB video streaming hard drive
- Toshiba S300 HDWT360UZSVA 6TB video streaming hard drive
- Western Digital WD Purple WD82PURZ 8TB surveillance hard drive
What you will need
- A surveillance-grade hard drive (2 SATA III bays, up to 10 TB each): 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 the datasheet lists no PoE ports for this recorder.
- An HDMI or VGA monitor for setup and local viewing.
Common questions
How many cameras can I connect to the DHI-NVR4208-4KS2?
Up to 8 IP cameras. Dahua lists recording resolutions from 720p up to 8MP, with a maximum incoming bandwidth of 200 Mbps.
Does it have PoE ports?
The Dahua datasheet lists no PoE ports for this model. It has one RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps network port, so power the cameras from a PoE switch or their own supplies. For built-in PoE, look at the 8PoE version listed above.
How much storage can I fit?
Two SATA III ports, up to 10 TB for a single HDD. 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.
Can it record cameras from other brands?
Dahua lists third-party camera access for Panasonic, Sony, Samsung, Axis, Pelco, Arecont, Canon and ONVIF cameras, and interoperability by ONVIF (profile T/S/G), CGI and SDK.
Which AI functions does it support?
Dahua lists AI by camera: perimeter protection, SMD Plus, people counting and heat map. These run on compatible cameras. SMD Plus categorises the targets that trigger motion detection and filters out alarms from non-concerned targets, and perimeter protection filters out false alarms caused by animals, rustling leaves and bright lights.
Can I watch it on my phone?
Dahua lists the DMSS app for iOS and Android, which lets you remotely access devices, view live video, receive event push notifications and search recorded video.
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).
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| Product Code | DHI-NVR4208-4KS2 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dahua |
| HDD Bays | 2 |
| Max IP Camera Resolution | 8MP |
| PoE Ports | 0 |
| Video Output | 1 VGA/1 HDMI |
| Product Type | NVR |
| Max No. of Channels | 8 ch |
| Decoding Capacity | 2ch@4K 30fps, 8ch@1080P 30fps |
| Video Compression | Smart H.265+/H.265/Smart H.264+/H.264 |
| Recording Resolution | 8Mp/ 6Mp/ 5MP/ 4MP/ 3MP/ 1080P/ 1.3MP/ 720P etc. |
| Display | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA |
| Storage Capacity | 2 SATA III Ports, Up to 6 TB capacity for each HDD |
| Audio I/O | 1 Channel Input, 1 Channel Output, RCA |
| Alarm I/O | 4 Channel, 2 Channel |
| Interface | 1 RJ-45 Port (10/100/1000Mbps) |
| PoE Port | N/A |
| USB Port | 2 ports(1 USB2.0, 1 USB3.0) |
| Serial Interface | RS232N/A;RS485N/A |
| Smart Function | Recording, PTZ, Tour, Video Push, Email, Snapshot, Buzzer and Screen Tips, Motion Detection, MD Zones: 396 (22 × 18), Video Loss and Tampering |
| Power | DC12V/4A |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C ~ +55°C (+14°F ~ +131°F), 86 ~ 106kpa |
| Dimensions | 1U, 375mm×281.5mm×56mm(14.8 |
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