Dahua DH-XVR5108HS-I3/T – 8-Channel Penta-brid DVR 5M-N/1080p, WizSense AI, Compact 1U

The Dahua DH-XVR5108HS-I3/T is a compact 8-channel Penta-brid Digital Video Recorder (DVR) from the WizSense series, combining support for analog HDCVI/AHD/TVI/CVBS signals and IP cameras in a Compact 1U enclosure. Equipped with a dedicated AI chip and deep learning algorithm, it delivers accurate human and vehicle detection while significantly reducing false alarms — making it an ideal solution for small and medium businesses transitioning to hybrid or full IP infrastructure.

Key features

• Video inputs: 8 analog channels (BNC) – HDCVI/AHD/TVI/CVBS; up to 12 IP channels (total), each IP channel up to 6 MP; total incoming bandwidth up to 64 Mbps
• Recording resolution: up to 5M-N@20 fps / 1080p@25 fps on analog channels
• Video compression: H.265+ / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264; Full-channel AI Coding support (reduces bit rate by more than 50% compared to H.265/H.264 without loss of decoding compatibility)
• AI – WizSense features: SMD Plus (motion detection with human/vehicle classification, all analog channels), Perimeter Protection (IVS – intrusion detection, virtual tripwire), AcuPick (fast footage search by attributes), face detection (gender, age group, glasses, expression, mask, beard), face recognition
• Audio: 1× RCA audio input (external) + 8× coaxial audio inputs (BNC); 1× RCA audio output; two-way talk (shares input with channel 1)
• Video outputs: 1× HDMI, 1× VGA
• Storage: 1× SATA port, up to 16 TB (maximum capacity may vary with ambient temperature)
• Network: 1× RJ-45 (10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet); protocols: HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP, IPv4, RTSP, UDP, SMTP, NTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, P2P, ONVIF
• Ports: 2× USB (1× USB 2.0 front, 1× USB 3.0 rear), 1× RS-485 (PTZ control)
• Power supply: DC 12 V / 2 A
• Form factor & weight: Compact 1U; dimensions approx. 260 × 237.9 × 47.6 mm; weight approx. 1.1 kg
• Operating system: Embedded Linux; management via local GUI or web interface
• IoT & POS: IoT functionality and POS integration support

With its compact design, comprehensive AI features and hybrid architecture, the DH-XVR5108HS-I3/T is an excellent upgrade path for existing analog systems without requiring an immediate full infrastructure replacement.