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  • Sale -$126.00AI NVR | 16 PoE | 2 x HDD Bay Dahua 16 Channel AI NVR with 16 PoE Ports, HDMI(4K), 16M, 2 x HDD Bay, Smart 2.0, P2P Network Video Recorder - CCTV Guru Dahua NVR4216-16P-AI/ANZ rear panel with 16 PoE ports, 4K HDMI, VGA, gigabit Ethernet, alarm I/O and RS-232

    Dahua Dahua DHI-NVR4216-16P-AI/ANZ 16-Channel 4K WizSense AI NVR with 16 PoE+ Ports | ONVIF Support

    SKU: DHI-NVR4216-16P-AI/ANZ

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    WizSense AI · 16-Channel · 16-PoE · 4K 16-Channel WizSense NVR The Dahua DHI-NVR4216-16P-AI/ANZ is a 16-channel WizSense AI NVR with 16 built-in PoE+ ports, 4K HDMI output, and dedicated deep-learning processing for face recognition, perimeter protection and SMD Plus motion analytics. Record up to 16 MP per channel, drive a 4K spot monitor and a 1080p control screen at the same time, and stream live to phones via DMSS — all from a compact 1U desktop or rack chassis. This is the official Australia / NZ-market SKU (the AI/ANZ suffix), shipped with regional firmware, an Australian plug, a local 3-year warranty, and Australian tech support from CCTV Guru. Dual SATA bays accept up to 16 TB drives each, and the 130 W PoE budget powers a full row of WizSense cameras straight from the recorder — no separate PoE switch needed. 16 PoE+ ports — plug-and-play install PoE Ports 16 × 10/100 · IEEE 802.3af/at PoE Budget 130 W total · up to 25.5 W per port One cable per camera Each Cat6 run carries power and video back to the NVR — no power adaptors at every camera, no separate PoE switch in the rack. Run, terminate, plug in, done. Powers PTZ-class cameras 25.5 W per port (PoE+ / 802.3at) supports IR-heavy bullets, mini PTZs, multi-sensor cameras and TiOC active-deterrence units that draw too much for basic PoE. Gigabit uplink 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 to your switch or router, so remote viewing, NAS backup and multi-site VMS pulls don't bottleneck on a 100 Mbps link. Australia / NZ-tuned firmware The AI/ANZ suffix means region-correct firmware, AS/NZS-compliant power adaptor, and a 3-year warranty backed by CCTV Guru in Sydney. WizSense AI — deep-learning that knows people from leaves Dedicated AI Chip Independent deep-learning processor Targeted Alerts Human + vehicle classification only Face Recognition 1 channel of face detection + recognition by the NVR (12 face snapshots/sec), or extend to 8 channels using camera-side detection feeding NVR-side recognition. Up to 10 face databases and 20,000 face images. Perimeter Protection 2 channels of tripwire and intrusion analytics, 10 IVS rules per channel, with human/vehicle secondary recognition to suppress false alarms from animals, leaves and changing light. SMD Plus on 4 channels Smart Motion Detection Plus runs a deep-learning second pass on motion events, filtering out weather and lighting changes so only person/vehicle events make it to your phone. ANPR by camera (4 channels) When paired with Dahua ANPR cameras, the NVR stores up to 20,000 number plates with full blocklist / allowlist control — ideal for site gate, fleet yards or staff carparks. Quick Pick search Paste a person or vehicle still from any recorded clip and Quick Pick scans the timeline for matches — clothing colour, vehicle colour and direction included. Pair with WizSense IPCs to enable. AI Search across cameras Search recorded video by metadata (gender, age group, glasses, mask, beard, vehicle colour, plate, direction) or upload a face image and the NVR finds every appearance across all channels. See WizSense AI in action Dahua WizSense Quick Pick — find a person or vehicle in seconds Dahua Face Recognition — workflow on a WizSense NVR 16 MP recording · 4K display · 32 TB storage 16 MP per channel input Future-proof headroom for high-resolution bullet, dome and multi-sensor cameras. Also accepts 12 MP, 8 MP (4K), 6 MP, 5 MP and 4 MP IP cams from Dahua and any ONVIF brand. 4K HDMI + 1080p VGA Simultaneous output on both heads — drive a 4K spot monitor in the lobby and a 1080p control PC in the office. Configurable as the same view or independent layouts. 256 Mbps bandwidth 256 Mbps incoming / record / outgoing with AI off, 180 Mbps when WizSense features are active — comfortable for 16 cameras at 4 MP each. 2 SATA bays · 32 TB max Two surveillance-grade HDD bays (WD Purple, Seagate SkyHawk recommended), up to 16 TB per drive — about a month of 16-channel continuous recording at 4 MP H.265+. Smart H.265+ for half the storage AI-tuned H.265+ encoding cuts bitrate on static background pixels and keeps detail on moving targets — roughly half the storage and bandwidth of standard H.264. 16-screen split layouts 1 / 4 / 8 / 9 / 16 split-screen layouts on both monitor outputs. Drag-and-drop channel reorder, instant playback, and smart-search-from-thumbnail in the local GUI. Built for installers, easy for end-users 4 alarm-in / 2 alarm-out Physical terminal block on the rear panel — wire in PIRs, door sensors, sirens or gate triggers for hardware-level event linkage and external relay control. ONVIF 21.12 (T / S / G) Drops into any ONVIF VMS, and accepts cameras from Panasonic, Sony, Samsung, Axis, Pelco, Arecont and Canon as well as Dahua's own. DMSS mobile app Free iOS / Android viewer with live view, playback, push notifications, two-way audio and P2P remote access — no static IP, no port forwarding, no DDNS account needed. Local + web GUI Connect a mouse and HDMI monitor for full local setup, or use any modern browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, IE9+) for full remote configuration. Security Baseline 2.3 Dahua's hardened security baseline — strong-password enforcement, HTTPS, IP filter, account lockout, audit logging and cybersecurity exception alarms out of the box. 3-Year Australian warranty Backed locally by CCTV Guru in Sydney with replacement stock on hand. No overseas RMA, no shipping back to the manufacturer — a real Australian warranty. Full Specifications Model DHI-NVR4216-16P-AI/ANZ Series WizSense · NVR4000-AI/ANZ (Australia / NZ market) Form factor Compact 1U · rack or desktop IP channels 16 · up to 16 MP per channel Supported resolutions 16 MP · 12 MP · 8 MP · 6 MP · 5 MP · 4 MP · 3 MP · 1080p · 960p · 720p · D1 · CIF Bandwidth (AI off) 256 Mbps incoming / 256 Mbps record / 256 Mbps outgoing Bandwidth (AI on) 180 Mbps incoming / 180 Mbps record / 180 Mbps outgoing Decoding (AI off) 2 × 16 MP @ 30 fps · 4 × 8 MP @ 30 fps · 8 × 4 MP @ 30 fps · 16 × 1080p @ 30 fps Decoding (AI on) 1 × 16 MP @ 30 fps · 3 × 8 MP @ 30 fps · 12 × 1080p @ 30 fps Video compression Smart H.265+ · H.265 · Smart H.264+ · H.264 · MJPEG Audio compression G.711a · G.711u · PCM · G.726 AI engine WizSense (independent AI chip, deep-learning) Face Detection (NVR) 1 channel · up to 12 face snapshots/sec Face Recognition (NVR) 1 ch (FD+FR by recorder) or 8 ch (FD by camera + FR by recorder) Face Database 10 databases · 20,000 images · 2.5 GB total · gender / age / glasses / expression / mask / beard attributes Perimeter Protection 2 channels · 10 IVS rules per channel · human / vehicle filter SMD Plus 4 channels (by recorder) · 8 channels (by camera) ANPR (by camera) 4 channels · 20,000-plate database · blocklist / allowlist Quick Pick Yes (requires WizSense IPC pairing) AI Search Metadata search + face-image upload search across recorded video AI by Camera (passthrough) Face detection · Face recognition · Perimeter protection · SMD Plus · ANPR · People counting · Stereo analysis · Heat map HDD bays 2 × SATA · up to 16 TB per drive Video output 1 × HDMI (4K · 3840×2160) + 1 × VGA (1080p) · simultaneous (configurable) Multi-screen display 1st screen: 1 / 4 / 8 / 9 / 16 · 2nd screen: 1 / 4 / 8 / 9 / 16 Audio I/O 1 × RCA in · 1 × RCA out Alarm I/O 4 × alarm in · 2 × alarm out (physical terminals) USB 2 × USB 2.0 (1 front · 1 rear) Network port 1 × RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet (10 / 100 / 1000 Mbps) PoE 16 × ports · 10/100 Mbps · IEEE 802.3af/at · 130 W total · 25.5 W per port (max) RS-232 1 port Network protocols HTTP / HTTPS · TCP/IP · IPv4/IPv6 · UPnP · SNMP · RTSP · UDP · SMTP · NTP · DHCP · DNS · IP Filter · PPPoE · DDNS · FTP · Alarm Server · P2P · Auto Register ONVIF 21.12 (Profile T / S / G) · CGI · SDK Third-party camera support Panasonic · Sony · Samsung · Axis · Pelco · Arecont · Canon · ONVIF Mobile app DMSS (iOS / Android) Record modes General · motion detection · intelligent · alarm Backup USB device · network Power supply 100 – 240 VAC · 47 – 63 Hz Power consumption < 10 W NVR-side (without HDD, PoE load excluded) Operating temperature −10 °C to +55 °C Operating humidity 10% – 93% RH Dimensions 375.0 × 329.3 × 53.0 mm (Compact 1U) Net weight 2.60 kg Installation Rack or desktop Certifications FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A · CE-EMC · CE-LVD · Security Baseline 2.3 Warranty 3 years (CCTV Guru Australia) Downloads & documentation Download official Dahua documents for setup, specifications, and recorder details. DHI-NVR4216-16P-AIANZ Datasheet Dahua NVR Quick Start Guide Frequently asked questions How many cameras can the built-in PoE actually power? All 16 ports deliver PoE+ up to 25.5 W each, but the total budget across the recorder is 130 W. In practice that's enough for ~16 standard bullets/turrets at 5-7 W each, or roughly 5 high-power PTZ/IR-heavy cameras at 25 W each. Mix accordingly, or daisy-chain a PoE injector if you need more headroom. Does this NVR support AcuPick? No — AcuPick is reserved for Dahua's 5-Series WizSense Plus NVRs paired with TiOC PV cameras. This is a 4-Series NVR, so it supports Quick Pick instead (the original colour/clothing-based target search). If you specifically need AcuPick, ask CCTV Guru about the NVR5208-8P-4KS3 family. Will it work with my non-Dahua IP cameras? Yes. The NVR4216-16P-AI/ANZ supports ONVIF Profile T/S/G (version 21.12) and has native integration for Panasonic, Sony, Samsung, Axis, Pelco, Arecont and Canon. AI features run best with Dahua WizSense cameras, but recording works with any ONVIF camera. What's the difference between the AI/ANZ and the EI version? The AI/ANZ is the Australia / NZ-market SKU — same hardware as the global EI model, but with regional firmware, AS/NZS-compliant power supply, and a 3-year warranty backed locally in Australia. The EI is the European-region equivalent. Functionally identical; commercially region-specific. How much storage do I need for 16 cameras? A common starting point is 16 × 4 MP cameras at H.265+ on motion-record — roughly 10-12 TB will give you about 30 days. Fit two 8 TB or 10 TB surveillance-grade drives (WD Purple, Seagate SkyHawk) and you're set; the NVR supports up to 16 TB per bay (~32 TB total). Is the DHI-NVR4216-16P-AI/ANZ NDAA Section 889 compliant? No. Dahua products are not currently NDAA Section 889 compliant. If NDAA compliance is required (federal, government or defence installs), choose a Uniview, Hanwha, Axis, Bosch or IDIS NVR instead — CCTV Guru can recommend an equivalent. Can I view it on my phone? Yes — install the free DMSS app on iOS or Android, scan the QR code on the NVR's local menu, and you'll have live view, playback, push notifications and two-way audio without configuring port forwarding or a static IP. Does it rack-mount? Yes — the 1U chassis (375 × 329 × 53 mm) fits a standard 19-inch rack with ears (sold separately), or sits flat on a shelf. At just 2.6 kg without HDDs, it's also fine on a sturdy desk under a monitor. 3-Year Warranty Australia-Wide Shipping Australian Tech Support

    $705.00 $579.00

  • Sale -$137.00AI NVR | 8 PoE | 2 x HDD Bay Dahua DHI-NVR4208-8P-AI/ANZ 8-channel WizSense AI NVR front view showing status LEDs and USB port Dahua NVR4208-8P-AI/ANZ rear panel with 8 PoE ports, 4K HDMI, VGA, gigabit Ethernet and 4-input / 2-output alarm terminals

    Dahua Dahua DHI-NVR4208-8P-AI/ANZ 8-Channel 4K WizSense AI NVR with 8 PoE+ Ports & 2 HDD Bays

    SKU: DHI-NVR4208-8P-AI/ANZ

    WizSense AI · 8-Channel · 8-PoE · 2-HDD · 4K 8CH WizSense NVR The Dahua DHI-NVR4208-8P-AI/ANZ is an 8-channel WizSense AI NVR with 8 built-in PoE+ ports, 4K HDMI output, dedicated deep-learning processing, and a full-size 1U chassis with two SATA bays, 4 alarm inputs + 2 alarm outputs, and an internal universal-voltage PSU. Record up to 16 MP per channel, integrate hardware sensors via the rear terminal block, and scale storage up to roughly 32 TB. This is the official Australia / NZ-market SKU (the AI/ANZ suffix), shipping with regional firmware, an internal 100–240 VAC PSU and standard kettle cord, and a local 3-year warranty backed by CCTV Guru in Sydney. The natural step up from the compact 1-HDD NVR4108HS for installs that need redundant storage, longer retention or hardwired alarm integration without jumping to 16 channels. 8 PoE+ ports — full-chassis 2-HDD platform PoE Ports 8 × 10/100 · IEEE 802.3af/at PoE Budget 72 W total · up to 25.5 W per port 2 SATA bays · ~32 TB max Two surveillance-grade HDD bays (WD Purple, Seagate SkyHawk recommended), up to 16 TB per drive — months of retention even on 8 cameras at high resolution. Alarm I/O on the back Physical 4-input / 2-output terminal block — wire in PIRs, door sensors, glass-break detectors, sirens or gate triggers for hardware-level event linkage and relay control. Internal universal PSU 100–240 VAC, 47–63 Hz — standard kettle cord in, no external power brick. Same chassis and PSU as the 16-channel NVR4216, just half the channels. Powers PoE+ cameras 25.5 W per port (PoE+ / 802.3at) handles IR-heavy bullets, mini PTZs and active-deterrence cameras that exceed the basic 15 W PoE ceiling. WizSense AI — deep-learning that knows people from leaves Dedicated AI Chip Independent deep-learning processor Targeted Alerts Human + vehicle classification only Face Recognition 1 channel of face detection + recognition by the NVR (12 face snapshots/sec), or extend to 8 channels using camera-side detection feeding NVR-side recognition. Up to 10 face databases and 20,000 face images. Perimeter Protection 2 channels of tripwire and intrusion analytics, 10 IVS rules per channel, with human/vehicle secondary recognition to suppress false alarms from animals, leaves and changing light. SMD Plus on 4 channels Smart Motion Detection Plus runs a deep-learning second pass on motion events, classifying targets as person or vehicle so only real events make it to your phone. ANPR by camera (4 channels) When paired with Dahua ANPR cameras, the NVR stores up to 20,000 number plates with full blocklist / allowlist control — ideal for site gates, fleet yards or staff carparks. Quick Pick search Paste a person or vehicle still from any recorded clip and Quick Pick scans the timeline for matches — clothing colour, vehicle colour and direction included. Pair with WizSense IPCs to enable. AI Search across cameras Search recorded video by metadata (gender, age group, glasses, mask, beard, vehicle colour, plate, direction) or upload a face image and the NVR finds every appearance across all channels. See WizSense AI in action Dahua WizSense Quick Pick — find a person or vehicle in seconds Dahua Face Recognition — workflow on a WizSense NVR 16 MP recording · 4K display · 32 TB storage 16 MP per channel input Future-proof headroom for high-resolution Dahua bullets, domes and multi-sensors. Also handles 12 MP, 8 MP (4K), 6 MP, 5 MP and 4 MP IP cameras from any ONVIF brand. 4K HDMI + 1080p VGA Simultaneous output on both heads — drive a 4K spot monitor in the lobby and a 1080p control PC in the office. Configurable as the same view or independent layouts. 256 Mbps bandwidth 256 Mbps incoming / record / outgoing with AI off, 180 Mbps when WizSense features are active — comfortable for 8 cameras at 8 MP each. Smart H.265+ for half the storage AI-tuned H.265+ encoding cuts bitrate on static background pixels and keeps detail on moving targets — roughly half the storage and bandwidth of standard H.264. Gigabit network uplink 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 to your switch or router — remote viewing, NAS backup and multi-site VMS pulls don't bottleneck on a slow link. 9-screen split layouts 1 / 4 / 8 / 9 split-screen layouts on both monitor outputs. Drag-and-drop channel reorder, instant playback, and smart-search-from-thumbnail in the local GUI. Built for installers, simple for end-users 4 alarm-in / 2 alarm-out Physical terminal block on the rear panel — wire in PIRs, door sensors, sirens or gate triggers for hardware-level event linkage and external relay control. ONVIF 21.12 (T / S / G) Drops into any ONVIF VMS and natively accepts cameras from Panasonic, Sony, Samsung, Axis, Pelco, Arecont and Canon — plus Dahua's full IP range. DMSS mobile app Free iOS / Android viewer with live view, playback, push notifications, two-way audio and P2P remote access — no static IP, no port forwarding, no DDNS account needed. Local + web GUI Connect a mouse and HDMI monitor for full local setup, or use any modern browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) for full remote configuration. Security Baseline 2.3 Dahua's hardened security baseline — strong-password enforcement, HTTPS, IP filter, account lockout, audit logging and cybersecurity exception alarms out of the box. 3-Year Australian warranty Backed locally by CCTV Guru in Sydney with replacement stock on hand. No overseas RMA, no shipping back to the manufacturer — a real Australian warranty. NVR4108HS-8P vs NVR4208-8P — how it compares Both 8-channel siblings share the same WizSense AI feature set, 8 PoE+ ports and 72 W PoE budget. The differences sit in storage, hardware alarm I/O, power supply and chassis size — choose the 4108HS for a compact desktop install, or the 4208 (this model) when you need redundant storage and wired alarm integration. 8-Channel Sibling Comparison Specification NVR4108HS-8P-AI/ANZ NVR4208-8P-AI/ANZ (this model) IP channels 8 · up to 16 MP 8 · up to 16 MP WizSense AI features Identical Identical Face Recognition / Face DB 1-ch + 10 DB / 20,000 images 1-ch + 10 DB / 20,000 images Perimeter Protection 2 channels · 10 IVS rules each 2 channels · 10 IVS rules each SMD Plus 4 channels 4 channels ANPR (by camera) 4 channels · 20,000-plate DB 4 channels · 20,000-plate DB Bandwidth (AI on / off) 180 / 256 Mbps 180 / 256 Mbps PoE ports 8 · 72 W total · 25.5 W per port 8 · 72 W total · 25.5 W per port HDD bays 1 SATA · up to 16 TB 2 SATA · up to 32 TB Alarm I/O None 4 in / 2 out (physical terminals) Power supply External 53 VDC adaptor Internal 100–240 VAC PSU Chassis Compact 1U · 260 × 232.7 × 47.6 mm · 0.92 kg Full 1U · 375 × 329.3 × 53 mm · 2.51 kg Rack-mount ready Desktop primary Rack or desktop 4K HDMI · ONVIF · DMSS Yes / 21.12 / Yes Yes / 21.12 / Yes Warranty (Australia) 3 years 3 years Full Specifications Model DHI-NVR4208-8P-AI/ANZ Series WizSense · NVR4000-AI/ANZ (Australia / NZ market) Form factor Full 1U · 2-HDD · rack or desktop IP channels 8 · up to 16 MP per channel Supported resolutions 16 MP · 12 MP · 8 MP · 6 MP · 5 MP · 4 MP · 3 MP · 1080p · 960p · 720p · D1 · CIF Bandwidth (AI off) 256 Mbps incoming / 256 Mbps record / 256 Mbps outgoing Bandwidth (AI on) 180 Mbps incoming / 180 Mbps record / 180 Mbps outgoing Decoding (AI off) 2 × 16 MP @ 30 fps · 2 × 12 MP @ 30 fps · 4 × 8 MP @ 30 fps · 6 × 5 MP @ 30 fps · 8 × 4 MP @ 30 fps Decoding (AI on) 1 × 16 MP @ 30 fps · 3 × 8 MP @ 30 fps · 4 × 5 MP @ 30 fps · 6 × 4 MP @ 30 fps · 8 × 1080p @ 30 fps Video compression Smart H.265+ · H.265 · Smart H.264+ · H.264 · MJPEG Audio compression G.711a · G.711u · PCM · G.726 AI engine WizSense (independent AI chip, deep-learning) Face Detection (NVR) 1 channel · up to 12 face snapshots/sec Face Recognition (NVR) 1 ch (FD+FR by recorder) or 8 ch (FD by camera + FR by recorder) Face Database 10 databases · 20,000 images · 2.5 GB total · gender / age / glasses / expression / mask / beard attributes Perimeter Protection 2 channels · 10 IVS rules per channel · human / vehicle filter SMD Plus 4 channels (by recorder) · 8 channels (by camera) ANPR (by camera) 4 channels · 20,000-plate database · blocklist / allowlist Quick Pick Yes (requires WizSense IPC pairing) AI Search Metadata search + face-image upload search across recorded video AI by Camera (passthrough) Face detection · Face recognition · Perimeter protection · SMD Plus · ANPR · People counting · Stereo analysis · Heat map HDD bays 2 × SATA · up to 16 TB per drive Video output 1 × HDMI (4K · 3840×2160) + 1 × VGA (1080p) · simultaneous (configurable) Multi-screen display 1st screen: 1 / 4 / 8 / 9 · 2nd screen: 1 / 4 / 8 / 9 Audio I/O 1 × RCA in · 1 × RCA out Alarm I/O 4 × alarm in · 2 × alarm out (physical terminals) USB 2 × USB 2.0 (1 front · 1 rear) Network port 1 × RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet (10 / 100 / 1000 Mbps) PoE 8 × ports · 10/100 Mbps · IEEE 802.3af/at · 72 W total · 25.5 W per port (max) Network protocols HTTP / HTTPS · TCP/IP · IPv4/IPv6 · UPnP · SNMP · RTSP · UDP · SMTP · NTP · DHCP · DNS · IP Filter · PPPoE · DDNS · FTP · Alarm Server · P2P · Auto Register ONVIF 21.12 (Profile T / S / G) · CGI · SDK Third-party camera support Panasonic · Sony · Samsung · Axis · Pelco · Arecont · Canon · ONVIF Mobile app DMSS (iOS / Android) Record modes General · motion detection · intelligent · alarm Backup USB device · network Power supply 100 – 240 VAC · 47 – 63 Hz (internal universal-voltage PSU) Power consumption < 10 W NVR-side (without HDD, PoE load excluded) Operating temperature −10 °C to +55 °C Operating humidity 10% – 93% RH Dimensions 375 × 329.3 × 53 mm (Full 1U) Net weight 2.51 kg Installation Rack or desktop Certifications FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A · CE-EMC · CE-LVD · Security Baseline 2.3 Warranty 3 years (CCTV Guru Australia) Downloads & documentation Download official Dahua documents for setup, specifications, and recorder details. DHI-NVR4208-8P-AIANZ Datasheet Dahua NVR Quick Start Guide Dahua NVR User Manual Frequently asked questions What's the difference vs the compact NVR4108HS-8P? The 4108HS is a smaller, lighter chassis with 1 HDD bay, no physical alarm terminals, and an external 53 VDC power adaptor. The 4208-8P (this model) uses the same full-size chassis as the 16-channel 4216 — 2 HDD bays for double the storage, 4 alarm-in / 2 alarm-out terminals on the rear panel, and an internal 100-240 VAC PSU with a standard kettle cord. Same 8 channels, same WizSense AI, same 72 W PoE budget. How many cameras can the built-in PoE actually power? All 8 ports deliver PoE+ up to 25.5 W each, but the total budget across the recorder is 72 W. In practice that's enough for 8 standard bullets/turrets at 5-9 W each, or roughly 2-3 high-power PTZ/IR-heavy cameras at 25 W each plus a few standard cams. Plan for ~9 W average per channel. Does this NVR support AcuPick? No — AcuPick is reserved for Dahua's 5-Series WizSense Plus NVRs paired with TiOC PV cameras. This is a 4-Series NVR, so it supports Quick Pick instead (the original colour/clothing-based target search). If you specifically need AcuPick, ask CCTV Guru about a 5-Series NVR. Will it work with my non-Dahua IP cameras? Yes. The NVR4208-8P-AI/ANZ supports ONVIF Profile T/S/G (version 21.12) and has native integration for Panasonic, Sony, Samsung, Axis, Pelco, Arecont and Canon. AI features run best with Dahua WizSense cameras, but standard recording works with any ONVIF-compliant camera. What hard drives should I install? Use surveillance-rated SATA HDDs up to 16 TB each — Western Digital Purple or Seagate SkyHawk. Two drives can be configured as one large pool or kept as separate disk groups for camera-segregated recording. For 8 cameras at 4 MP H.265+, a pair of 6-8 TB drives gives ~60-90 days of retention. Is the DHI-NVR4208-8P-AI/ANZ NDAA Section 889 compliant? No. Dahua products are not currently NDAA Section 889 compliant. If NDAA compliance is required (federal, government or defence installs), choose a Uniview, Hanwha, Axis, Bosch or IDIS NVR instead — CCTV Guru can recommend an equivalent. Can I view it on my phone? Yes — install the free DMSS app on iOS or Android, scan the QR code on the NVR's local menu, and you'll have live view, playback, push notifications and two-way audio without configuring port forwarding or a static IP. What can I wire into the alarm terminals? The 4 alarm inputs accept dry-contact NO/NC devices — PIR motion sensors, door reed switches, glass-break detectors, panic buttons or external trigger relays. The 2 alarm outputs are dry-contact relays that can drive sirens, strobe lights, electric gate triggers or a second relay stage. Linkable to record / snapshot / push-notification events in the NVR menu. 3-Year Warranty Australia-Wide Shipping Australian Tech Support

    $576.00 $439.00

  • Sale -$34.00 Hikvision AcuSense 4CH DVR, 5MP@12fps, HDTVI/AHD/CVI/CVBS/IP, 2 HDD Bays, 3TB HDD (7204) - CCTV Guru

    Hikvision iDS-7204HUHI-M2/S — Hikvision AcuSense 4CH 1U DVR with 4TB HDD

    SKU: iDS-7204HUHI-M2/S-4TB

    AcuSense AI 4-Channel DVR · 4TB IncludediDS-7204HUHI-M2/S — Hikvision AcuSense 4CH 1U DVR with 4TB HDD The Hikvision iDS-7204HUHI-M2/S is a 4-channel AcuSense 1U DVR built for sharp, intelligent surveillance on a compact footprint. This listing ships with a 4TB surveillance-grade HDD pre-installed, so it is ready to record straight out of the box. The iDS prefix denotes Hikvision's AcuSense deep-learning engine, which classifies human and vehicle targets to dramatically cut false alarms from leaves, rain and small animals. It records analog footage at up to 8MP lite @ 15fps or 5MP @ 12fps using efficient H.265 Pro+ compression, and accepts 5 signal types adaptively — HDTVI, AHD, CVI, CVBS and IP. With 2 HDD bays and support for up to 8 network (IP) cameras, it scales comfortably for homes and small businesses. Channels 4CH Analog Resolution Up to 8MP Lite AI Engine AcuSense Storage 2 Bays · 4TB Inc. Inputs 5-in-1 + IP Codec H.265 Pro+ 3-Year AU Warranty Fast AU-Wide Shipping AU Tech Support Why Choose the iDS-7204HUHI-M2/S Ready-to-Record 4TB Kit Unlike chassis-only recorders, this SKU includes a 4TB surveillance-grade hard drive pre-installed — purpose-built for 24/7 write cycles. Connect your cameras, power on and your system begins recording immediately. AcuSense Deep-Learning AI The AcuSense engine performs human and vehicle target classification, separating real intrusions from environmental triggers. The result is fewer nuisance notifications and faster searches for the events that matter. 5-Signal Adaptive Inputs Each BNC port automatically detects HDTVI, AHD, CVI, CVBS or IP signals, so you can mix camera technologies on one recorder and reuse existing coax runs during an upgrade. Hybrid IP Expansion Beyond its 4 analog channels, the DVR connects up to 8 network (IP) cameras, letting you blend high-resolution IP cameras into the same unified interface and recording schedule. Efficient H.265 Pro+ H.265 Pro+ compression slashes bandwidth and storage demand versus H.264 — stretching that included 4TB drive across far longer retention without sacrificing image quality. Storage & HDD This listing ships with a 4TB HDD installed. The two HDD bays support further expansion if you need extended retention or a second drive for redundancy down the track. Technical Specifications iDS-7204HUHI-M2/S · Full Specifications Model iDS-7204HUHI-M2/S AI Engine AcuSense (deep-learning human & vehicle classification) Analog Channels 4-channel IP Channels Up to 8 network cameras Max Encoding 8MP lite @ 15fps; 5MP @ 12fps Compression H.265 Pro+ / H.265 / H.264+ Video Inputs 5 signals adaptive: HDTVI / AHD / CVI / CVBS / IP HDD Bays 2 × SATA HDD Included Yes — 4TB surveillance-grade pre-installed Chassis 1U Warranty 3-Year AU Frequently Asked Questions Does this DVR come with a hard drive?Yes. This SKU ships with a 4TB surveillance-grade HDD pre-installed, so it records straight out of the box. What does the iDS prefix mean?The iDS prefix denotes Hikvision's AcuSense series with deep-learning human and vehicle target classification for reduced false alarms. How many cameras can I connect?Four analog cameras via BNC, plus up to 8 IP cameras over the network for a hybrid setup. What camera types are supported?The inputs adapt automatically across HDTVI, AHD, CVI, CVBS and IP, so you can mix technologies on one recorder. What is the maximum recording resolution?Up to 8MP lite at 15fps, or 5MP at 12fps, using H.265 Pro+ compression. Can I add a second hard drive?Yes. The chassis has 2 HDD bays, so you can fit an additional drive for longer retention or redundancy. What warranty applies?This recorder carries a 3-Year AU Warranty with local Australian tech support. Order the iDS-7204HUHI-M2/S from CCTV Guru Get a record-ready Hikvision AcuSense DVR with a 4TB drive already installed, backed by genuine Australian stock, a 3-Year AU Warranty and expert local support. Browse our full range in the Hikvision recorders collection or contact the CCTV Guru team for tailored advice.

    $603.00 $569.00

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    Uniarch Uniarch Pro 16 Channel NVR Recorder with 16 x PoE Ports, 2 x HDD Bay, 8MP, NVR-216E-P16

    SKU: NVR-216E-P16

    Uniarch Pro 16 Channel 2-SATA Ultra 265/H.265/H.264 NVR, 16 PoE ports, up to 2*4K@30 recording, 2 SATA HDD up to 10TB each, bandwidth I/O: 160/64Mbps, support 1-ch HDMI, 1-ch VGA, support cloud upgrade This Uniarch (Uniview) Pro 4K NVR supports up to 8 x IP cameras and can upgrade up to 6TB of storage. Support Ultra 265/H.265/H.264 video formats 16-channel input Up to 8MP resolution recording Support 1-ch HDMI, 1-ch VGA HDMI and VGA simultaneous output 1 SATA HDD up to 6TB Support cloud upgrade Specifications Uniarch NVR Number of Channels 16 Channel Number of PoE Ports 16 x PoE Ports Number of Hard Disk Bay 2 x HDD Bay Technology Uniarch Pro Series Network Bandwidth 80Mbps Incoming, 64Mbps Outgoing Maximum Resolution Support 8MP

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