Dahua DHI-NVR5232-EI2 - 32 Channel AI Network Video Recorder with 8K HDMI

Dahua DHI-NVR5232-EI2 — 32-Channel Network Video Recorder

The Dahua DHI-NVR5232-EI2 is a 32-channel network video recorder built on Dahua's NVR5 Series platform, supporting IP cameras up to 32MP resolution with a combined incoming/recording/outgoing bandwidth of 448Mbps. It stands out for its on-recorder AI processing, covering face detection and recognition, SMD Plus human/vehicle filtering, perimeter protection and video metadata extraction, so a site does not need AI-capable cameras on every channel to get useful analytics.

Who is it for?

This NVR suits medium to large installations — retail sites, warehouses, car parks and multi-building commercial premises — where an installer wants centralised AI analytics (face recognition, perimeter protection, video metadata) run from the recorder, plus enough recording bandwidth and 8K HDMI output for a serious monitor wall.

Key specification

What you will need

• Hard drives — this NVR ships without HDDs fitted; add 1-2 SATA drives (up to 26TB each) sized to your channel count and retention period.
• This is a standard NVR with no built-in PoE ports, so IP cameras need powering separately — pair it with a PoE switch or individual PoE injectors and standard network cabling back to the recorder.
• A monitor or TV with HDMI or VGA input for local viewing — HDMI supports up to 8K for a high-resolution control-room display.

Frequently asked questions

Does the DHI-NVR5232-EI2 include hard drives?

No, it ships without HDDs. It has 2 SATA bays, each supporting drives up to 26TB, so you can size storage to your channel count and retention needs.

Does this NVR have built-in PoE ports?

No. It connects to cameras over your existing network via its single RJ-45 network port, so cameras need power from a PoE switch or injectors rather than the recorder itself.

What AI features run on the recorder itself?

The DHI-NVR5232-EI2 can run face detection and recognition, SMD Plus human/vehicle filtering, perimeter protection and video metadata extraction directly on the recorder, reducing the need for AI-capable cameras on every channel.

What is the maximum camera resolution supported?

Each of the 32 channels can handle IP cameras up to 32MP, with a combined incoming bandwidth of 448Mbps across the system.

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