Dahua NVR5208-EI2 – 8-Channel WizSense NVR, 32 MP, 8K HDMI, 448 Mbps

The Dahua NVR5208-EI2 is an 8-channel professional recorder from the WizSense NVR-5-EI2 series, designed for demanding security installations in commercial and industrial environments. Its powerful processor and dual AI architecture (AI by Recorder and AI by Camera) deliver precise real-time detection without compromising resolution or bandwidth.

Key features

• Channels: 8 IP channels
• Camera resolution: up to 32 MP (7680×4320); also supports 24 MP, 16 MP, 12 MP, 8 MP, 6 MP, 5 MP, 4 MP, 3 MP, 1080P, 960P, 720P, D1, CIF, QCIF
• Video output: HDMI up to 8K resolution
• Bandwidth: max. 448/448/448 Mbps incoming/recording/outgoing (200 Mbps with AI functions active)
• Decoding capability: up to 40 × 1080P@30 fps (AI off) or up to 8 × 8MP@30 fps (AI on)
• Video codecs: Smart H.265+, H.265, Smart H.264+, H.264, MJPEG
• Storage: 2 HDD bays (SATA), up to 26 TB per drive; eSATA and iSCSI support
• AI by Recorder: 4-ch face detection and recognition, 8-ch SMD Plus, 8-ch perimeter protection, 4-ch video metadata, 4-ch AcuPick
• AI by Camera: face recognition, LPR, people counting, EPI, PPE detection and more
• Network protocols: HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, UDP, NTP, FTP, SFTP, DHCP, DNS, SMTP, UPnP, DDNS, SNMP, Multicast, P2P, iSCSI, ONVIF
• Form factor: 1U desktop/rack-mountable unit
• Scalability: N+M cluster for high availability
• Certifications: CE-EMC, CE-LVD

The NVR5208-EI2 is the ideal solution for distributors and installers seeking a compact yet powerful recorder with rich AI features for sites with up to 8 IP cameras requiring high-resolution imaging.