HiLook by Hikvision HL-NVR-208MH-K/8P 8-Channel 4K PoE NVR with 8 Built-in PoE Ports & 2 SATA (up to 12MP)

The HiLook by Hikvision HL-NVR-208MH-K/8P is a professional-grade 8-channel 4K network video recorder with 8 built-in PoE ports and dual SATA bays, built for larger plug-and-play systems. Below is the full feature set and technical specification — buy at trade prices from Zenith Security Co with fast UK delivery.

Key Features

• 8 channels with 8 built-in PoE ports — plug-and-play camera power & data
• Decoding up to 2-ch @ 12MP, 4-ch @ 8MP or 16-ch @ 1080p
• 80Mbps inbound bandwidth · 2 × SATA HDD bays
• H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264 — up to 75% storage saving
• Remote access & alerts via the free HiLookVision or Hik-Connect app

Manufacturer Description

Up to 8-ch IP camera inputs, plug & play with 8 PoE interfaces; H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264 video; decoding up to 2-ch @ 12MP or 4-ch @ 8MP or 8-ch @ 4MP or 16-ch @ 1080p; up to 80 Mbps incoming bandwidth; 2 SATA interfaces; 1U metal case.

Who is the HL-NVR-208MH-K/8P for?

The two-bay version of HiLook's 8-channel 12MP recorder: eight built-in PoE ports, up to 12MP per channel, and two SATA bays for the retention that high-resolution cameras demand. If you're running 8MP or 12MP cameras on eight channels and need 30 days of footage — licensing, insurance, a busy site — this is the HiLook recorder that gets there. It also suits anyone who wants headroom in both resolution and storage on a system that will grow. For a single bay at 12MP, the HL-NVR-108MH-K/8P; for 4K cameras only, the two-bay NVR-208MH-C/8P costs less; for 16 channels, the HL-NVR-216MH-K/16P.

What to add

• Two surveillance-grade hard drives — 2 × 6TB is a realistic starting point for a mix of 4K and 12MP cameras; we fit and format to order.
• Cat5e/Cat6 cable to each camera, up to 100m per run.
• A network cable to your router for the free HiLookVision or Hik-Connect app.

Frequently asked questions

Can I fit one drive now and one later?

Yes — the second bay can be populated any time and recording spans both drives.

Will it run 12MP cameras at full resolution?

Yes — that is the point of the MH-K series. Lower-resolution cameras record at their native size alongside.

Does it power eight cameras?

Standard cameras yes; confirm the PoE budget before adding PTZs or panoramics.

Further reading: Which HiLook NVR do I need?

Technical Specification

Supplied and supported by Zenith Security Co, a UK trade distributor of HiLook and Hikvision security & networking. Order online for fast UK dispatch.