Dahua DHI-NVR4208-8P - 8 Channel 8 Port PoE NVR
Product Features
- Dahua DHI-NVR4208-8P is an 8 channel PoE NVR, a 1U Lite network video recorder and CCTV security camera recorder with 8 PoE ports.
- H.264+ and H.264 decoding with up to 5MP resolution for preview and playback.
- 2 SATA III hard drive bays, up to 6 TB for each HDD, and simultaneous HDMI and VGA output.
- Supports IPC UPnP and ANR technology for storage reliability when the network breaks down.
The Dahua DHI-NVR4208-8P - 8 Channel 8PoE 1U Lite Network Video Recorder is part of Dahua’s network video recorder (NVR) range.
Dahua DHI-NVR4208-8P is an 8 channel, 8 port PoE NVR from the Dahua Lite range in a 1U case. It records with H.264+ and H.264 at up to 5MP, and has 2 SATA III bays for drives of up to 6TB each.
Also listed as NVR4208-8P and DH-NVR4208-8P.
Zenith Security Co, Wolverhampton, is a UK supplier of this Dahua network video recorder.
Who is it for?
An NVR is the heart of an IP CCTV system. It records the cameras, powers them over the network cable where it has PoE ports, and provides remote viewing through an app. Choose the channel count for the cameras you have plus room to grow — an 8-channel recorder costs little more than a 4-channel and saves replacing it later.
Choosing the right recorder
- Channels. One per camera. Buy above your current count if you may expand.
- PoE ports. Built-in PoE powers cameras directly. Without it, you need a separate PoE switch.
- Maximum resolution per channel. An 8MP camera needs a recorder that records 8MP, or it will downscale.
- Drive bays. More bays means more retention. Two bays suits a busy commercial site needing 30 days.
What you will need
- A surveillance-grade hard drive — we fit and format it before dispatch or collection.
- Cat5e or Cat6 cable to each camera and a network cable to your router for remote viewing.
- An HDMI screen for setup; day to day most people use the app.
Technical specification
| Model | DHI-NVR4208-8P |
|---|---|
| Channels | 8 channel |
| PoE ports | 8 ports (IEEE802.3at/af) |
| Video compression | H.264+/H.264/MJPEG |
| Recording resolution | 5MP, 4MP, 3MP, 1080P, 1.3MP, 720P |
| Video output | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA |
| Audio | 1 channel input, 1 channel output, RCA |
| Alarm in/out | 4 channel in, 2 channel out |
| Network | 1 RJ-45 port (10/100/1000Mbps) |
| USB | 2 USB ports (1 USB 2.0, 1 USB 3.0) |
| Serial ports | RS232 for PC communication and keyboard; RS485 for PTZ control |
| Storage | 2 SATA III ports, up to 6TB for each HDD |
| Power supply | AC100V ~ 240V, 50 ~ 60 Hz |
| Case | 1U, 375mm x 327mm x 53mm |
| Operating temperature | -10°C to +55°C |
Frequently asked questions
Is there a monthly fee?
No — recording is local to the recorder and the app is free.
Can I use cameras from another brand?
Usually yes over ONVIF, though brand-specific analytics may not carry across.
How much storage do I need?
It depends on resolution, camera count and retention. Tell us the setup and we will size it.
Browse the full Dahua range or all CCTV. Need help choosing? Contact us, call 01902 902251, or visit our Wolverhampton trade counter.
See also: Dahua DHI-NVR4208-8P-4KS2.
Browse the range: Dahua NVR range · Dahua cameras.
| Product Code | DHI-NVR4208-8P |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dahua |
| HDD Bays | 2 |
| Max IP Camera Resolution | 5MP |
| PoE Ports | 8 |
| Video Output | 1 VGA/1 HDMI |
| Product Type | NVR |
| Max No. of Channels | 8 ch |
| Video Compression | H.264+/H.264/MJPEG |
| Recording Resolution | 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 |
| eSATA/Mini SAS | N/A |
| Audio I/O | 1 Channel Input, 1 Channel Output, RCA |
| Alarm I/O | 4 Channel, Low Level Effective, Green Terminal Interface, 2 Channel, NO/NC Programmable, Green Terminal Interface |
| Interface | 1 RJ-45 Port (10/100/1000Mbps) |
| PoE Port | 8 ports (IEEE802.3at/af) |
| USB Port | 2 USB Ports (1 USB 2.0 , 1 USB 3.0 ) |
| Serial Interface | RS2321 Port, for PC Communication and Keyboard;RS4851 Port, for PTZ Control |
| Smart Function | Recording, PTZ, Tour, Alarm Out, Video Push, Email, FTP, Snapshot, Buzzer and Screen Tips, Motion Detection, MD Zones: 396 (22 × 18), Video Loss and Camera Blank |
| Power | AC100V ~ 240V, 50 ~ 60 Hz |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C ~ +55°C (+14°F ~ +131°F), 86 ~ 106kpa |
| Dimensions | 1U, 375mm×327mm×53mm (14.8 |
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