Dahua DHI-NVR4208-8P-EI - 8 Channel PoE NVR

Dahua DHI-NVR4208-8P-EI — 8 Channel 8-Port PoE NVR

The Dahua DHI-NVR4208-8P-EI is an 8 channel PoE NVR: a 1U WizSense AI network video recorder, also called a CCTV recorder or security camera recorder, with 8 built-in PoE ports and 2 SATA bays, so up to eight PoE IP cameras of up to 16MP plug straight into the recorder. It belongs to Dahua's WizSense NVR series and runs face detection and recognition, perimeter protection and SMD Plus on the recorder. Each bay takes a disk of up to 20 TB, and output is 4K HDMI and VGA.

Also listed as NVR4208-8P-EI.

Key features

• 8 channels with 8 built-in PoE ports (10/100 Mbps, IEEE 802.3af/at); total PoE output 130 W, up to 25.5 W per port.
• IP cameras up to 16MP; max. decoding capability 16 × 1080p@30 fps or 4 × 8 MP@30 fps.
• Max. 256 Mbps incoming, recording and outgoing bandwidth with AI disabled; 180 Mbps with AI enabled.
• 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.
• 2 SATA ports, each up to 20 TB; 1 HDMI output up to 3840 × 2160 (4K) and 1 VGA output.
• 4 alarm inputs and 2 alarm outputs; 2 USB 2.0 ports (1 front, 1 rear).
• EPTZ support, and one-click arming and disarming.

Technical specification

Works with

• Dahua DHI-NVR4108-8P-EI, the 8 channel version with 1 HDD bay
• Dahua DHI-NVR4104-P-EI, a 4 channel PoE NVR
• Dahua DHI-NVR4216-16P-EI, a 16 channel PoE NVR with 2 HDD bays
• Western Digital WD Purple WD10PURZ 1TB surveillance hard drive (SATA, within the 20TB limit)
• Western Digital WD Purple WD40PURZ 4TB surveillance hard drive
• Western Digital WD Purple WD82PURZ 8TB surveillance hard drive
• Toshiba S300 HDWT720UZSVA 2TB video streaming hard drive
• Toshiba S300 HDWT740UZSVA 4TB video streaming hard drive
• Toshiba S300 HDWT360UZSVA 6TB video streaming hard drive

What you will need

• One or two surveillance-grade hard drives (2 SATA bays, up to 20 TB each): choose one from the Hard Drive option on this page, or fit your own.
• Up to 8 PoE IP cameras and standard network cabling to the built-in 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. This recorder is in the Dahua WizSense range. Read more in our guide to Dahua WizSense.

How many hard drives does it take?

Two SATA ports, each taking a disk of 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.

How many cameras can plug straight into the recorder?

It has 8 PoE ports (10/100 Mbps, IEEE 802.3af/at) for its 8 channels. Dahua lists a total PoE output of 130 W and a maximum of 25.5 W for a single port.

What resolution of IP camera can it record?

Cameras up to 16MP. Max. decoding capability is 16 × 1080p@30 fps or 4 × 8 MP@30 fps. Bandwidth is 256 Mbps incoming, recording and outgoing with AI disabled, and 180 Mbps with AI enabled.

Which AI functions run on the recorder itself?

Dahua lists AI by recorder as 1-channel face detection and recognition (up to 10 face databases and 20,000 face images), 2-channel perimeter protection with 10 IVS rules for each channel, and 4-channel SMD Plus. SMD Plus gives secondary filtering for humans and motor vehicles and reduces false alarms caused by leaves, rain and lighting changes. With compatible cameras, AI by camera adds ANPR, people counting, stereo analysis and heat map.

Does it have alarm inputs and outputs?

Yes. Dahua lists 4 alarm input channels and 2 alarm output channels.

Full manufacturer specification: Dahua product page

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).

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

Browse the range: Dahua NVR range · Dahua cameras.

Build a complete CCTV kit: add this to a full system in our CCTV kit builder. Pick your cameras and we match the recorder, hard drive, PoE or power and cables, with live prices and stock.