Dahua DHI-NVR5208-8P-EI2 - 8 Channel PoE NVR

Dahua DHI-NVR5208-8P-EI2 — 8 Channel 8-Port PoE NVR

The Dahua DHI-NVR5208-8P-EI2 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, 2 SATA bays and 8K HDMI output. It takes IP cameras of up to 32MP and runs face detection and recognition, perimeter protection, SMD Plus and AcuPick on the recorder, with WizSeek natural-language video search and the NVR NEXT interface. It belongs to Dahua's WizSense NVR series.

Also listed as NVR5208-8P-EI2.

Key features

• 8 channels with 8 built-in PoE ports (10/100 Mbps, IEEE 802.3af/at; ports 1-8 support ePoE); total PoE output 130 W, up to 25.5 W per port.
• IP cameras up to 32MP; max. decoding capability 40 × 1080p@30 fps or 8 × 8 MP@30 fps.
• Max. 448 Mbps incoming, recording and outgoing bandwidth with AI disabled; 200 Mbps with AI enabled.
• 8K HDMI output (up to 7680 × 4320) plus VGA.
• AI by recorder: 4-channel face detection and recognition (up to 20 face databases and 30,000 face images), 4-channel video metadata, 8-channel perimeter protection, 8-channel SMD Plus and 4-channel AcuPick.
• WizSeek natural-language video search for human, vehicle, object and event; full-channel WizSeek with cameras that support AcuPick, IVS or metadata.
• 2 SATA ports, each up to 26 TB; remote storage access via iSCSI.
• NVR NEXT, a modular GUI; ONVIF 25.12 (Profile T, S, G and M).

Technical specification

AcuPick search: this model supports Dahua AcuPick. See Dahua AcuPick 2.0 explained for how it works and what's new.

Works with

• Dahua DHI-ARB1606 alarm box, an optional accessory listed by Dahua for this recorder
• Dahua DHI-NVR5208-8P-EI, an 8 channel PoE NVR with 8K HDMI and 2 HDD bays
• Dahua DHI-NVR5216-16P-EI2, the 16 channel version of this PoE NVR
• Western Digital WD Purple WD10PURZ 1TB surveillance hard drive (SATA, within the 26TB 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 26 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 cameras can plug straight into the recorder?

It has 8 PoE ports (10/100 Mbps, IEEE 802.3af/at; ports 1-8 support ePoE) 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 does the 8K HDMI output mean?

Dahua lists "Supports 8K HDMI output": the HDMI output goes up to 7680 × 4320, with 3840 × 2160, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 1024 and 1280 × 720 also listed, and there is one VGA output.

What are AcuPick and WizSeek?

Dahua describes AcuPick as search technology that uses front-end and back-end intelligence to locate targets in large amounts of video with greater precision. WizSeek is natural-language video search for human, vehicle, object and event. Dahua says full-channel WizSeek (max 4 targets per second) is available with cameras that support AcuPick, IVS or metadata.

Which AI functions run on the recorder itself?

Dahua lists AI by recorder as 4-channel face detection and recognition (up to 20 face databases and 30,000 face images), 4-channel video metadata, 8-channel perimeter protection, 8-channel SMD Plus and 4-channel AcuPick. AI by camera adds functions such as ANPR, people counting, heat map, PPE detection and smart sound detection with compatible cameras.

How much storage can I fit?

Two SATA ports, each taking a disk of up to 26 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.

Can it record cameras from other brands?

Dahua lists third-party camera access for Panasonic, Sony, Axis, Arecont, Pelco, Canon, Hanwha and ONVIF. Interoperability is ONVIF 25.12 (Profile T, S, G and M).

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).

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