Dahua DHI-NVR5208-8P-4KS2 - 8 Channel 4K PoE NVR Network Video Recorder
Product Features
- Dahua DHI-NVR5208-8P-4KS2 is an 8 channel 4K PoE NVR (network video recorder) for IP CCTV cameras.
- 8 PoE ports (IEEE802.3af/at) power and connect IP cameras over network cable.
- Smart H.265+, H.265, Smart H.264+, H.264 and MJPEG compression, 320 Mbps incoming bandwidth.
- 2 SATA III ports take hard drives of up to 10 TB each.
- HDMI output up to 3840 x 2160 plus VGA output.
Dahua DHI-NVR5208-8P-4KS2 — 8 Channel 4K PoE NVR Network Video Recorder
The Dahua DHI-NVR5208-8P-4KS2 is an 8 channel 1U 4K PoE NVR, a network video recorder from Dahua's Pro series for recording IP CCTV cameras. It has 8 PoE ports, two SATA III drive bays and an HDMI output up to 3840 × 2160, and it takes ONVIF cameras as well as Dahua IP cameras. Dahua's datasheet covers the 8, 16 and 32 channel models of this series; the figures below are for the 8 channel model.
Also listed as NVR5208-8P-4KS2.
Key features
- 8 IP channels with 320 Mbps incoming bandwidth, 320 Mbps for storage and 320 Mbps for forwarding.
- 8 PoE ports (IEEE802.3af/at) with 130 W total rated power and up to 25.5 W on a single port.
- Smart H.265+, Smart H.264+, H.265, H.264 and MJPEG compression, with H.265 auto switch.
- Two SATA III ports, each taking a hard drive of up to 10 TB. Choose a surveillance hard drive from the options on this page.
- HDMI output up to 3840 × 2160 and VGA output up to 1920 × 1080 for local viewing.
- Records resolutions from 12MP, 8MP, 6MP, 5MP and 4MP down to 1080p, 720p and D1.
- One-channel fisheye dewarping by the NVR, plus AI by Camera analytics (perimeter protection, face detection and recognition, SMD Plus, ANPR, people counting and more) when used with cameras that provide them.
- ONVIF (profile T, S and G) interoperability, and viewing from Android and iOS devices.
Technical specification
| Model | DHI-NVR5208-8P-4KS2 (8 channel; Dahua's datasheet also covers the 16 and 32 channel models) |
|---|---|
| Series | Pro series, 1U, 2 HDD, 8 PoE, 4K and H.265 network video recorder |
| Access channels | 8 |
| Network bandwidth | 320 Mbps for access, 320 Mbps for storage and 320 Mbps for forwarding |
| Recording resolution | 12MP, 8MP, 6MP, 5MP, 4MP, 3MP, 1080p, 1.3MP, 720p, D1 and more |
| Video compression | Smart H.265+; Smart H.264+; H.265; H.264; MJPEG |
| Decoding capability | 16-channel at 1080P (30 fps) |
| Video output | HDMI1: 3840 × 2160, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 1024, 1280 × 720; VGA1: 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 1024, 1280 × 720 |
| Multi-screen display | 1/4/8/9 (8 channel) |
| Audio compression | PCM; G.711A; G.711U; G.726 |
| PoE | 8 ports (IEEE802.3af/at); up to 25.5 W per port; 130 W total rated power |
| Network port | 1 RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet port |
| Hard drives | 2 SATA III ports, up to 10 TB for a single HDD (maximum capacity varies with environment temperature) |
| USB | 1 front USB 2.0 port, 1 rear USB 3.0 port |
| Audio input and output | 1 channel RCA input; 1 channel RCA output (supports voice intercom output) |
| Alarm input and output | 4 input channels; 2 output channels |
| Serial ports | RS-232: 1 channel; RS-485: 1 channel, used to control PTZ |
| Interoperability | ONVIF (profile T/S/G); CGI; SDK |
| Mobile access | Android; iOS |
| Power supply | Single, 100V-240V AC, 50 Hz-60 Hz; NVR under 14.5 W without HDD |
| Operating temperature | -10°C to +55°C (+14°F to +131°F) |
| Operating humidity | 10%-93% RH |
| Size and weight | 375.0 mm × 327.4 mm × 53.0 mm; 2.6 kg without HDD |
Common questions
How many cameras can the DHI-NVR5208-8P-4KS2 record?
It has 8 IP access channels, so up to 8 cameras, with 320 Mbps of incoming bandwidth.
Does it power the cameras?
Yes. It has 8 PoE ports (IEEE802.3af/at) with 130 W total rated power, and up to 25.5 W on a single port.
How much hard drive storage can it take?
It has two SATA III ports, each taking a hard drive of up to 10 TB. Dahua notes that the maximum capacity varies with environment temperature.
What can I connect a monitor to?
An HDMI output up to 3840 × 2160 (4K) and a VGA output up to 1920 × 1080.
Will it work with other makes of camera?
It supports ONVIF (profile T, S and G), and Dahua's datasheet lists third-party camera access including Panasonic, Sony, Samsung, Axis, Pelco, Arecont and Canon. AI by Camera analytics need cameras that provide those functions.
Can I view it on my phone?
Yes. It supports Android and iOS access, and Dahua's DMSS app is available on the iOS App Store and Google Play.
Do you have a larger recorder?
Zenith also lists the Dahua DHI-NVR5216-16P-4KS2 16 channel 16 PoE network video recorder.
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 network video recorders, or contact us on 01902 902251 or visit our Wolverhampton trade counter for advice.
Browse the range: Dahua NVR range · Dahua cameras.
| Product Code | DHI-NVR5208-8P-4KS2 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dahua |
| Product Type | NVR |
| Max No. of Channels | 8 ch |
| Decoding Capacity | 4-ch@8MP(30fps), 16-ch@1080P(30fps) |
| Video Compression | Smart H.265+/H.265/Smart H.264+/H.264/MJPEG |
| Recording Resolution | 12MP, 8MP, 6MP, 5MP, 4MP, 3MP, 1080P, 1.3MP, 720P, D1 etc. |
| Display | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA |
| Storage Capacity | 2 SATA III Ports, Up to 10 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 Ports (10/100/1000Mbps) |
| PoE Port | 8 ports (IEEE802.3af/at) |
| USB Port | 2 USB Ports (1 Rear USB 3.0 , 1 Front USB 2.0 ) |
| Serial Interface | RS2321 Port, for PC Communication and Keyboard;RS4851 Port, for PTZ Control |
| Smart Function | Recording, PTZ, Tour, Alarm Out, Video Push, Email, Snapshot, Buzzer and Screen Tips, Motion Detection, MD Zones: 396 (22 × 18), Video Loss and Tampering |
| Power | Single, AC100V ~ 240V, 50 ~ 60 Hz |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C ~ +55°C (+14°F ~ +131°F), 86 ~ 106kpa |
| Dimensions | 1U, 375mm x 326.5mm x 53mm ;(14.8 |
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