Hikvision M Series · 8K · 32 Channel · 2U Enterprise
The Hikvision DS-9632NI-M8 is a 32-channel 2U enterprise Network Video Recorder — the right-sized choice for medium-to-large Australian sites that need the full enterprise feature set (RAID, hot spare, dual HDMI, dual VGA, rack mount) without the rack space or storage overhead of a 3U chassis. Schools, mid-sized hotels, warehouses, distribution centres, retail chains and multi-tenant offices that run 24-32 cameras and need a recorder built for 24/7 reliability.
This is a non-PoE enterprise chassis — designed for sites that already run a managed PoE switch backbone (or non-PoE camera infrastructure like fibre, wireless backhaul or third-party power injectors). Pair the M8 with your existing switching infrastructure and let it handle recording, AI processing, multi-monitor display and RAID redundancy for all 32 channels in a compact 2U footprint.
Channels
32 CH · Up to 32 MP
Bandwidth
320 Mbps Incoming
Display
2 × HDMI · 2 × VGA
Storage
8 × SATA · Up to 128 TB
Enterprise reliability in a compact 2U footprint
The DS-9632NI-M8 hits the sweet spot for sites that need real enterprise features — RAID, hot spare, redundant network, multi-monitor outputs, rack mounting — but don't need the 256 TB storage or 64-channel scale of the larger M16 chassis. At 2U high and 442 mm wide, it slots cleanly into a comms rack or AV cabinet without dominating it. Up to 128 TB of internal storage across 8 SATA bays gives you 3 months of continuous 4K retention for a typical 32-channel deployment — well beyond most compliance and insurance requirements.
32-Channel 32 MP Input
Every channel supports cameras up to 32 MP — mix PanoVu, fisheye, ColorVu and 4K+ AcuSense cameras across a single NVR without throttling resolution or frame rate.
128 TB Storage Capacity
Eight internal SATA bays accept enterprise-grade surveillance HDDs up to 16 TB each, delivering 3+ months of continuous 4K retention across all 32 cameras.
RAID 0/1/5/6/10 + N+M Hot Spare
Configure full RAID across the 8 SATA bays, plus N+M hot-spare drives that automatically take over if a working drive fails — zero operator intervention, zero footage loss.
Dual HDMI + Dual VGA
Four independent display outputs — HDMI 1 drives a true 8K monitor, HDMI 2 a 4K monitor, plus two independent VGA workstations. Perfect for multi-operator 24/7 control rooms.
320 Mbps Incoming Bandwidth
Comfortably runs all 32 channels at full 4K H.265+ simultaneously — generous bandwidth headroom per camera, so you can fit higher-bitrate streams without compromise.
ANPR, People Counting & Fisheye
Native support for specialty cameras — ANPR for entry/exit gates, people counting for retail or building occupancy, and fisheye / panoramic for wide-area coverage.
Watch the M Series 8K NVR in action
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Engineered for Australian enterprise & multi-site projects
Every M Series NVR sold by CCTV Guru ships from our Australian warehouse with local stock, local firmware, and full Australian Hikvision warranty. The DS-9632NI-M8 operates reliably from −10 °C to 55 °C, accepts standard 100–240 V AC mains, ships with rack-mount ears for a standard 19" rack, and is purpose-built to handle the heat, humidity and continuous-duty cycles typical of Australian enterprise sites.
Hik-Connect & Hik-Central
Free remote viewing on Hik-Connect, or integrate into a Hik-Central Pro VMS for centralised management across multiple sites and multiple NVRs.
ONVIF Compatible
Pairs with third-party ONVIF cameras as well as the full Hikvision IP range, giving you flexibility for hybrid and multi-vendor enterprise sites.
Dual Gigabit Ethernet
Two independent self-adaptive Ethernet ports for network redundancy, load balancing or dual-network segregation (camera VLAN vs viewing VLAN).
Smart Playback & Search
Search recordings across all 32 channels by face, human, vehicle, line-crossing or intrusion event — days of footage reviewed in seconds.
Full technical specifications
Hikvision M Series NVR — DS-9632NI-M8
| Model |
DS-9632NI-M8 |
| Series |
Hikvision M Series 8K NVR (Ultra Series) |
| Form Factor |
2U Rack-Mount (19" rack-mount ears included) |
| Video Inputs |
32-channel IP, up to 32 MP per channel |
| Incoming Bandwidth |
320 Mbps |
| Outgoing Bandwidth |
400 Mbps |
| Video Compression |
H.265+ / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264 |
| Decoding Capability |
2-ch @ 32 MP · 2-ch @ 24 MP · 4-ch @ 12 MP · 8-ch @ 8 MP · 16-ch @ 4 MP · 32-ch @ 1080p |
| Recording Resolution |
32 MP / 24 MP / 12 MP / 8 MP / 7 MP / 6 MP / 5 MP / 4 MP / 3 MP / 1080p / UXGA / 720p / VGA |
| Synchronous Playback |
Up to 16 channels @ 1080p |
| HDMI 1 Output |
8K (7680 × 4320) @ 30 Hz · 4K @ 60 Hz · 2K · 1920 × 1080 @ 60 Hz |
| HDMI 2 Output |
4K (3840 × 2160) @ 60 Hz · 2K · 1920 × 1080 @ 60 Hz · independent source from HDMI 1 |
| VGA Outputs |
2 × 1920 × 1080 @ 60 Hz (independent sources — paired with HDMI 1 and HDMI 2) |
| Audio In / Out |
1-ch RCA in · 2-ch RCA out |
| Smart Function |
AcuSense · ANPR · People Counting · Fisheye · Perimeter Protection (with compatible cameras) |
| Network Interface |
2 × RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbps Self-Adaptive Ethernet |
| PoE Interfaces |
None (non-PoE chassis — use external managed PoE switch) |
| Network Protocols |
TCP/IP, DHCP, IPv4, IPv6, DNS, DDNS, NTP, RTSP, SADP, SMTP, SNMP, NFS, iSCSI, ISUP, UPnP, HTTP, HTTPS, ONVIF, OTAP |
| HDD Bays |
8 × SATA, up to 16 TB per drive (128 TB total capacity) |
| eSATA |
1 × eSATA for additional storage expansion |
| RAID |
RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 supported · N+M hot spare |
| USB Interfaces |
2 × USB 3.0 (front and rear) |
| Alarm In / Out |
16 in / 4 out |
| Power Supply |
100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (single PSU — see DS-9632NI-M8/R for redundant dual PSU) |
| Power Consumption |
≤ 35 W (without HDD) |
| Working Temperature |
−10 °C to 55 °C |
| Working Humidity |
10% – 90% |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) |
442 × 462 × 88 mm |
| Weight (without HDD) |
≤ 10 kg |
| Mobile Apps |
Hik-Connect, Hik-Central, iVMS-4200 |
| Australian Warranty |
3 Years — CCTV Guru / Hikvision Australia |
Downloads & resources
Download official Hikvision documents for setup, specifications, and recorder details.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between the M8 and the DS-9632NI-M16?
Same 32 channels, same 320 Mbps bandwidth. The M16 has double the SATA bays (16 vs 8) and double the maximum storage (256 TB vs 128 TB), in a slightly taller 3U chassis. Choose the M8 for normal retention needs and tight rack space; choose the M16 if you need 6–12 months of 4K retention.
Why choose this over a PoE NVR like the DS-7732NI-M4/24P?
The DS-7732NI-M4/24P has 24 built-in PoE ports, which is ideal for greenfield small-to-medium sites. The DS-9632NI-M8 has no PoE but offers 8 SATA bays (vs 4), RAID + N+M hot spare, dual HDMI + dual VGA, dual Ethernet and an enterprise 2U chassis — better for sites that already have managed PoE switches and need real enterprise features.
Is there a redundant-power version available?
Yes — the DS-9632NI-M8/R has dual hot-swappable PSUs for sites where power redundancy is mandatory (data centres, critical infrastructure, government). Contact our Australian team if you need the /R variant.
Does it come with hard drives?
The recorder ships as a chassis only. CCTV Guru offers pre-fitted enterprise surveillance drives from 8 TB up to 16 TB per bay — choose your RAID-ready configuration at checkout.
What RAID levels are supported?
RAID 0, 1, 5, 6 and 10 are all supported across the 8 SATA bays, plus N+M hot spare. For most enterprise deployments we recommend RAID 5 (single drive redundancy) or RAID 6 (dual drive redundancy).
Do you ship to my city?
We ship Australia-wide from our local warehouse — Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin — with most metro orders arriving in 1–3 business days. Larger enterprise orders shipped by carrier with tracking and signature.
