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Dahua DHI-NVR2108-8P-I2 8-Channel WizSense NVR with 8 PoE & Face Recognition

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  • Built-In Face Recognition: Processes face detection and recognition on one channel with up to 10 databases and 5,000 stored face images.
  • Eight Integrated PoE Ports: Connects and powers eight compatible IP cameras through a shared 72 W PoE budget.
  • 4-Channel SMD Plus: Recorder-side analytics classify human and vehicle motion to filter less relevant movement events.
  • Targeted Perimeter Protection: One recorder-side channel supports human and vehicle filtering for intrusion and tripwire monitoring.
  • Up to 12 MP Camera Access: Supports high-resolution IP cameras, adaptive decoding and simultaneous HDMI and VGA display output.
  • AI Search Tools: Searches recorded video using target metadata or uploaded face images to locate relevant events more efficiently.

Details

WizSense Analytics for Identity and Event Investigation

The Dahua DHI-NVR2108-8P-I2 is an 8-channel WizSense network video recorder for shops, offices, residential entrances and other sites requiring searchable video evidence. Recorder-side AI supports one channel of face detection and recognition, one channel of perimeter protection and four channels of SMD Plus. Its face library accommodates up to 10 databases containing a combined 5,000 images, enabling comparison between captured faces and stored records.

Eight-Camera PoE Deployment

Eight integrated PoE ports carry network data and power to compatible cameras, reducing the need for separate PoE switching in a complete eight-camera installation. The ports share a 72 W power budget, with a maximum output of 25.5 W from one port. Compatible intelligent cameras can extend selected analytics beyond the recorder’s own resources, including up to five channels of camera-side face detection or recognition, four channels of perimeter protection and six channels of SMD Plus.

Recording, Display and Search Capabilities

  • High-resolution access: Supports IP camera resolutions up to 12 MP and displays video through simultaneous HDMI and VGA outputs.
  • Adaptive decoding: Decodes up to six 1080p streams at 30 fps when recorder AI is disabled, or four when AI is enabled.
  • Local storage: One SATA interface accepts one HDD up to 10 TB for scheduled, motion-triggered, alarm or manual recording.
  • Focused investigation: AI Search uses recorded metadata or uploaded face images to help locate relevant people and events.

Specification

System
Main Processor Industrial-grade embedded processor
Operating System Embedded Linux
Operation Interface Web; local GUI
AI
AI by Camera Face detection; face recognition; perimeter protection; SMD Plus
AI by Device Face detection; face recognition; perimeter protection; SMD Plus
Perimeter Protection
Perimeter Performance AI by Device(Number of Channels) 1
Perimeter Performance of AI by Camera (Number of Channels) 4
Face Detection
Face Attributes 6 attibutes: Gender; age group (6); glasses; expressions (8); mouth mask; beard
Face Detection Performance of AI by Device (1080P) (Number of Channels) 1 (up to 12 face images/second)
Face Detection Performance of AI by Camera (Number of Channels) 5
Face Recognition
Face Database Capacity Up to 10 face databases with 5,000 images
Face Recognition Performance of AI by Device (1080P) (Number of Channels) 1 (up to 4 face images/second)
Face Recognition Performance of AI by Camera (Number of Channels) 5
SMD Plus
SMD Plus by Device 4
SMD Plus by Camera 6-channel SMD Plus (AI by camera): Detects tripwire and intrustion of human or vehicle; filters false alarms caused by leaves, raindrops and change of brightness away
Video
Access Channel 8 channels
Network Bandwidth AI off: Access: 144 Mbps; Storage: 144 Mbps; Forward: 72 Mbps
AI on: Access: 72 Mbps; Storage: 72 Mbps; Forward: 36 Mbps
Resolution 12MP; 8MP; 5MP; 4MP; 3MP; 2MP; 720p; D1
Decoding Capability AI disabled: 1-channel 12MP@30 fps; 1-channel 8MP@30 fps; 2-channel 5MP@30 fps; 3-channel 4MP@30 fps; 6-channel 1080p@30 fps
AI enabled: 1-channel 8MP@30 fps; 1-channel 5MP@30 fps; 2-channel 4MP@30 fps; 4-channel 1080p@30 fps
Video Output 1 × VGA, 1 × HDMI (simultaneous)
Multi-screen Display 1, 4, 8, 9 views
Third Party Camera Access Onvif
Compression
Video Smart H.265+; H.265; Smart H.264+; H.264; MJPEG
Audio PCM; G711A; G711U; G726
Network
Network Protocol HTTP; HTTPS; TCP/IP; IPv4; RTSP; UDP; NTP; DHCP; DNS; SMTP; UPnP; IP Filter; DDNS; Alarm Server; IP Search (Supports Dahua IP camera, DVR, NVS, etc.); P2P;Auto Registration
Mobile Phone Access Android; iOS
Interoperability ONVIF (profile T; profile S; profile G); CGI; SDK
Browser Chrome; IE9 or later; Firefox
Record Playback
Multi-channel Playback Up to 8 channels
Record Mode Manual record; alarm recordings; motion detection recordings; scheduled recordings
Storage Local HDD and network
Backup USB device
Playback Function 1\. Play; pause; stop; fast forward; fast backward; rewind; play by frame
2\. Full screen; backup (vide clip/file); partially zom in; audio on/off
Alarm
General Alarm Motion detection; privacy masking; video loss; PIR alarm; IPC alarm
Anomaly Alarm Camera offline; storage error; disk full; IP conflict; MAC conflict; login lock; cyber security exception
Intelligent Alarm Face detection; face recognition; perimeter protection (intrusion and tripwire); IVS; SMD Plus
Alarm Linkage Recording; snapshot; buzzer; log; preset; email; tour
External Port
HDD 1 SATA port, up to 10 TB. The maximum HDD capacity varies with environment temperature
USB 2 rear USB 2.0 ports
HDMI 1 (max. resolution: 4K)
VGA 1
Network 1 × RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Mbps
PoE 8 × PoE ports, 10/100 Mbps
RCA Input 1
RCA Output 1
General Parameter
Power Supply DC53V, 1.8A
Power Consumption Total output of NVR is ≤ 10W (without HDD)Total output power of PoE is 72W, the maximum output power of a single port is 25.5W
Net Weight 0.70 kg (1.54 lb)
Gross weight 1.80 kg (3.97 lb)
Product Dimensions 270 mm × 206.3 mm × 47.5 mm (10.63" × 8.12" × 1.87") (W × L × H)
Package Dimensions 96 mm × 364 mm × 261 mm (3.78" × 14.33" × 10.28") (W × L × H)
Operating Temperature –10 °C to +55 °C (+14 °F to +131 °F)
Storage Temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Operating Humidity 10%–93%
Storage Humidity 30%–85%
Operating Altitude 3,000 m (9,842.52 ft)
Installation Desktop
Certifications FCC:47 CFR FCC Part15,SubpartB,Class A
CE-EMC:EN 55032:2015,Class A;EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019;EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019;EN 55024:2010+A1:2015;EN 55035:2017;EN 50130-4:2011+A1:2014
CE-LVD:EN 62368-1:2014+A11:2017
Datasheet Date 2021-04-21
Datasheet Title NVR2108-8P-I2\_datasheet\_20220614
Datasheet Language English
Datasheet Type pdf
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FAQ

What type of buyer is this WizSense NVR best suited for?

It is suited to installers, retailers and property operators who need an eight-camera PoE system with face search, human and vehicle filtering, or entrance-focused monitoring. Its recorder-side AI resources are limited by function, so the planned camera layout should determine where each analytic is assigned.

How many channels support face recognition?

The recorder performs face detection and recognition on one 1080p channel, processing up to 12 face images per second for detection or four per second for recognition. Compatible AI cameras can provide camera-side face detection and recognition on up to five channels.

How are the face databases used?

The NVR supports up to 10 face databases containing a combined total of 5,000 images. Captured faces can be compared with stored images for recognition, while AI Search can use face pictures or target metadata to locate related recordings.

Can all eight cameras use SMD Plus?

The recorder itself provides SMD Plus on four channels. Camera-side SMD Plus is available on up to six channels when compatible cameras perform the analysis. The number of usable intelligent channels therefore depends on whether processing occurs in the NVR or the cameras.