WizSense AI · 16-Channel · 16-PoE · 4K
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
Dahua NVR User Manual
Dahua HDD Installation 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
WizSense AI · 8-Channel · 8-PoE · 2-HDD · 4K
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
Dahua HDD Installation Guide
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
Hikvision AcuSense 4CH DVR, 5MP@12fps, HDTVI/AHD/CVI/CVBS/IP, 2 HDD Bays, 4TB HDD (7204)
The Hikvision AcuSense 4CH DVR is an expertly-designed device with advanced features. With 4 channels and 2 HDD bays, it allows for efficient H.265 pro+ compression and can encode up to 8 MP lite @ 15 fps or 5 MP @ 12 fps. Its deep learning-based human and vehicle target classification helps to reduce false alarms, making it a reliable and accurate security solution. It can also adaptively receive signals from HDTVI/AHD/CVI/CVBS/IP sources and connect up to 8 network cameras.
Features
4 channels and 2 HDDs 1U AcuSense DVR
False alarm reduction by human and vehicle target classification based on deep learning
Efficient H.265 pro+ compression technology
Encoding abilty up to 8 MP lite @ 15 fps, 5 MP @ 12 fps
5 signals input adaptively (HDTVI/AHD/CVI/CVBS/IP)
Up to 8 network cameras can be connected
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