Dahua DHI-NVR5864-EI2 - 64 Channel 8-Bay AI NVR
Product Features
- 64-channel NVR with up to 448 Mbps incoming, recording and outgoing bandwidth
- Supports IP cameras up to 32 MP resolution
- 8 SATA HDD bays, each supporting drives up to 26TB for extended storage, with RAID 0/1/5/6/10 and N+M cluster support
- Built-in AI: 4-channel face detection & recognition, 16-channel SMD Plus, 8-channel perimeter protection
- 2 HDMI (up to 7680x4320) and 2 VGA video outputs for local monitoring
- ONVIF compatible for third-party camera support alongside native Dahua integration
Dahua DHI-NVR5864-EI2 — 64-Channel NVR-5 Series Network Video Recorder
The Dahua DHI-NVR5864-EI2 is a 64-channel network video recorder from Dahua's NVR-5 series, built to support IP cameras up to 32 MP in resolution. It combines eight SATA HDD bays supporting drives up to 26TB each with on-board AI, including 4-channel face detection and recognition, 16-channel SMD Plus vehicle/human filtering, and 8-channel perimeter protection, alongside 8K-capable HDMI output.
Who is it for?
An NVR (Network Video Recorder) receives, records and manages footage from IP cameras over your network, giving you central storage, remote viewing and playback. With 64 channels and 8 HDD bays, the DHI-NVR5864-EI2 suits large commercial or multi-site installations — retail parks, warehouses, business campuses — that need long retention across a big camera count alongside on-recorder AI search and alerting.
Key specification
| Channels | 64 |
|---|---|
| Video Compression | Smart H.265+, H.265, Smart H.264+, H.264, MJPEG |
| IP Camera Resolution | Up to 32 MP |
| Network Bandwidth | 448 Mbps incoming / 448 Mbps recording / 448 Mbps outgoing (AI disabled) |
| Storage | 8 SATA HDD bays, up to 26TB per drive; RAID 0/1/5/6/10, N+M cluster, iSCSI |
| Video Output | 2 HDMI (up to 7680 x 4320), 2 VGA |
| AI Features | 4-ch face detection & recognition, 16-ch SMD Plus, 8-ch perimeter protection (by recorder) |
| Alarm I/O | 16 inputs, 8 outputs |
| USB | 4 x USB (2 front USB 2.0, 2 rear USB 3.0) |
| Network Port | 2 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 |
| Power | 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz (<13 W without HDD) |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to +55°C |
| Dimensions | 440 x 458.4 x 94.9 mm (W x D x H) |
What you will need
- Surveillance-grade hard drives (up to 26TB per bay across 8 bays) — standard desktop drives are not rated for 24/7 recording
- This NVR has no built-in PoE ports, so IP cameras will need a separate PoE switch to provide power and data over Ethernet
- An HDMI or VGA monitor for initial setup and local viewing
Frequently asked questions
How many cameras can I connect to the DHI-NVR5864-EI2?
It supports up to 64 IP cameras, with each channel able to record resolutions up to 32 MP depending on your decoding configuration.
Does it need special cameras for the AI features?
Some AI runs on the recorder itself — 4 channels of face detection/recognition, 16 channels of SMD Plus and 8 channels of perimeter protection — without needing special cameras, while full-channel AI performance is available when paired with Dahua's AI-capable cameras.
Is there a monthly fee to use this NVR?
No. Recording, playback and AI analysis run locally on the unit and via the free Dahua mobile app — there's no subscription required for standard use.
Will this NVR work with non-Dahua IP cameras?
Yes, it supports ONVIF (Profile T, S, G, M) as well as native integration with several third-party brands including Panasonic, Sony, Axis, Arecont, Pelco, Canon and Hanwha.
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| Product Code | DHI-NVR5864-EI2 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dahua |
| Max No. of Channels | 64 ch |
| Video Compression | Smart H.265+, H.265, Smart H.264+, H.264, MJPEG |
| Recording Resolution | Up to 32 MP |
| Display | 2 HDMI (up to 7680x4320), 2 VGA |
| Storage Capacity | 8 x SATA HDD bays, up to 26TB each |
| eSATA/Mini SAS | 1 x eSATA |
| Audio I/O | 1-ch RCA in / 2-ch RCA out |
| Alarm I/O | 16 in / 8 out |
| Interface | 2 x RJ-45 (10/100/1000 Mbps) |
| USB Port | 4 x USB (2 front USB 2.0, 2 rear USB 3.0) |
| Serial Interface | RS-232 x1, RS-485 x1, RS-422 x1 |
| Smart Function | Face detection & recognition (4-ch); SMD Plus (16-ch); perimeter protection (8-ch) (AI by recorder) |
| Power | 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz; <13 W (without HDD) |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to +55°C (+14°F to +131°F) |
| Dimensions | 440 x 458.4 x 94.9 mm (W x D x H) |
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