Dahua DHI-NVR4208-8P-4KS2 - 8 Channel 4K PoE NVR
Product Features
- Dahua DHI-NVR4208-8P-4KS2 is an 8 channel 4K PoE NVR (network video recorder) from the Dahua Lite series.
- 2 SATA III bays take NVR hard drives up to 10 TB each.
- 8 PoE ports (IEEE 802.3at/af) power IP cameras directly, with 130 W in total.
- Takes cameras up to 8MP, with Smart H.265+ and 200 Mbps incoming bandwidth.
- AI by Camera: perimeter protection, SMD Plus, people counting and heat map.
Dahua DHI-NVR4208-8P-4KS2 — 8 Channel 4K PoE NVR
The Dahua DHI-NVR4208-8P-4KS2 is an 8 channel PoE NVR, also called a network video recorder, from Dahua's Lite series. It is a 4K CCTV recorder with 8 PoE ports that power IP cameras directly, takes cameras up to 8MP and has HDMI output up to 3840 x 2160. Dahua lists AI by Camera functions: perimeter protection, SMD Plus, people counting and heat map.
Also listed as NVR4208-8P-4KS2 and DH-NVR4208-8P-4KS2. The earlier H.264+ model without 4K is the DHI-NVR4208-8P.
Key features
- 8 channel IP video access, with Smart H.265+, Smart H.264+, H.265 and H.264 compression and H.265 auto switch.
- Max 200 Mbps incoming bandwidth, with up to 8MP resolution for preview and playback.
- 8 PoE ports (IEEE 802.3at/af). Dahua lists a maximum of 25.5 W on a single port and 130 W in total, and IPC UPnP support.
- AI by Camera: perimeter protection, SMD Plus, people counting and heat map. Perimeter protection and SMD Plus are each listed for 8 channels.
- 2 SATA III ports, up to 10 TB for a single HDD (the maximum capacity varies with environment temperature).
- HDMI output up to 3840 x 2160, VGA output up to 1920 x 1080, and 1/4/8/9 multi-screen display.
- ONVIF (profile T/S/G) interoperability, with third-party camera access including Panasonic, Sony, Samsung, Axis, Pelco, Arecont and Canon.
- Remote viewing from Android and iOS phones with Dahua's DMSS app.
Technical specification
| Model | DHI-NVR4208-8P-4KS2 |
|---|---|
| Dahua description | 8 Channel 1U 8PoE 4K 2HDDs and H.265 Lite Network Video Recorder |
| Series | Lite Series, NVR4000-4KS2 |
| Processor and operating system | Industrial embedded micro-processor; Embedded Linux |
| IP camera input | 8 channels |
| Network bandwidth | 200 Mbps for access, 200 Mbps for storage and 96 Mbps for forwarding |
| Record resolution | 8MP, 6MP, 5MP, 4MP, 3MP, 1080p, 1.3MP, 720p, D1, and more |
| Decoding capability | 8 channels@1080p (30 fps) |
| Compression | Video: Smart H.265+; Smart H.264+; H.265; H.264. Audio: PCM; G.711A; G.711U; G.726 |
| Video output | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA. HDMI: 3840 x 2160; 1920 x 1080; 1280 x 1024; 1280 x 720. VGA: 1920 x 1080; 1280 x 1024; 1280 x 720 |
| Multi-screen display | 1/4/8/9 |
| AI by Camera | Perimeter protection; SMD Plus; people counting; heat map |
| Third-party camera access | Panasonic, Sony, Samsung, Axis, Pelco, Arecont, ONVIF, Canon and more |
| Interoperability | ONVIF (profile T/S/G); CGI; SDK |
| PoE | 8 ports (IEEE802.3at/af) |
| Network | 1 RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet port |
| Storage | 2 SATA III ports, up to 10 TB for a single HDD (varies with environment temperature) |
| Interfaces | USB: 1 front USB 2.0 port, 1 rear USB 3.0 port. Audio input: 1 channel, RCA. Audio output: 1 channel, RCA, supports voice intercom output. Alarm input: 4 channels. Alarm output: 2 channels |
| Alarm events and linkage | Motion detection; privacy masking; video loss; PIR alarm; IPC alarm. Linkage: record; snapshot; IPC external alarm output; buzzer; log; preset; email |
| Power supply | Single, 100V-240V AC, 50 Hz-60 Hz |
| Power consumption | NVR: less than 9.6 W (without HDD). PoE: max 25.5 W for a single port, 130 W in total |
| Operating conditions | -10 °C to +55 °C; 10%-93% RH; up to 3,000 m altitude |
| Size and weight | 1U, 375.0 mm x 327.4 mm x 53.0 mm; 2.6 kg net (without HDD) |
| Mobile access | Android; iOS (DMSS app) |
Works with
Surveillance hard drives we stock for the SATA III bays (choose one from the Hard Drive option on this page):
- Western Digital WD Purple 1TB (WD10PURZ)
- Toshiba S300 2TB (HDWT720UZSVA)
- Western Digital WD Purple 4TB (WD40PURZ)
- Toshiba S300 4TB (HDWT740UZSVA)
- Toshiba S300 6TB (HDWT360UZSVA)
- Western Digital WD Purple 8TB (WD82PURZ)
Common questions
How many cameras can the DHI-NVR4208-8P-4KS2 record?
It has 8 IP camera inputs, so it records up to 8 network cameras. Dahua lists decoding of 8 channels at 1080p (30 fps).
How many PoE ports does it have?
It has 8 PoE ports (IEEE 802.3at/af). Dahua lists a maximum of 25.5 W on a single port and 130 W in total.
What resolution does it support?
Dahua lists recording resolutions of 8MP, 6MP, 5MP, 4MP, 3MP, 1080p, 1.3MP, 720p and D1, with up to 8MP for preview and playback. HDMI output goes up to 3840 x 2160.
How many hard drives does it take?
It has 2 SATA III ports, each up to 10 TB (the maximum capacity varies with environment temperature). Choose an NVR hard drive from the Hard Drive option on this page.
Can it record cameras from other brands?
Dahua lists ONVIF (profile T/S/G) interoperability and third-party access for Panasonic, Sony, Samsung, Axis, Pelco, Arecont and Canon cameras, and more.
What AI features does it have?
Dahua lists AI by Camera functions: perimeter protection, SMD Plus, people counting and heat map. Perimeter protection and SMD Plus are each listed for 8 channels.
Can I watch it on my phone?
Dahua lists mobile phone access for Android and iOS through its DMSS app, for live video, event notifications and searching recorded video.
Full manufacturer specification: Dahua product page. Dahua datasheet: DHI-NVR4208-8P-4KS2 datasheet (PDF)
Browse the full Dahua range, more CCTV recorders, or contact us on 01902 902251 or visit our Wolverhampton trade counter for advice.
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).
See also: Dahua DHI-NVR4108HS-8P-4KS2.
Browse the range: Dahua NVR range · Dahua cameras.
| Product Code | DHI-NVR4208-8P-4KS2 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dahua |
| HDD Bays | 2 |
| Max IP Camera Resolution | 8MP |
| PoE Ports | 8 |
| 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, 1-Channel relay output,1-Channel 12V control |
| Interface | 1 RJ-45 Port (10/100/1000Mbps) |
| PoE Port | 8 ports (IEEE802.3at/af) |
| 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 | AC100V ~ 240V, 50 ~ 60 Hz |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C ~ +55°C (+14°F ~ +131°F), 86 ~ 106kpa |
| Dimensions | 1U, 375mm×327.5mm×53mm(14.8 |
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