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Dahua DHI-NVR2108HS-8P-I2 Compact 8-Channel WizSense NVR with 8 PoE

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  • Compact WizSense Recorder: Combines eight IP channels, integrated PoE and targeted AI functions in a compact desktop chassis.
  • Face Recognition by NVR: Processes one face-recognition channel and manages up to 10 databases containing 5,000 face images.
  • 4 Channel SMD Plus: Recorder-side analysis filters human and vehicle events from less relevant motion across four selected channels.
  • 8 PoE Camera Ports: Powers eight compatible cameras with a shared 72 W budget and up to 25.5 W from one port.
  • AI-Assisted Investigation: Searches recorded footage using target metadata or uploaded face images to locate relevant appearances more efficiently.
  • 12 MP Access and 4K Output: Accepts cameras up to 12 MP and provides simultaneous HDMI and VGA monitoring, with HDMI output up to 4K.

Details

Compact WizSense Recording for Targeted Security Tasks

The Dahua DHI-NVR2108HS-8P-I2 is an 8-channel compact WizSense network video recorder for retail counters, office entrances, residential access points and other installations that need searchable event evidence. Eight integrated PoE ports simplify camera cabling, while the 260 × 232.7 × 47.6 mm desktop chassis fits locations where equipment space is limited.

Face Search and Human or Vehicle Filtering

Recorder-side intelligence includes one channel of face detection and recognition, one channel of perimeter protection and four channels of SMD Plus. The face library supports up to 10 databases containing a combined 5,000 images. Operators can search recorded footage using target metadata or uploaded face pictures, making this model useful where reviewing entrances and locating specific appearances are important.

Compatible AI cameras can extend selected analytics beyond the recorder's built-in resources. The datasheet specifies camera-side face detection and recognition on five channels, perimeter protection on four channels and SMD Plus on six channels. These capacities depend on analytics being performed by compatible cameras rather than by the NVR alone.

Recording and Display Resources

  • High-resolution access: Supports IP cameras up to 12 MP and simultaneous HDMI and VGA display, with HDMI output up to 4K.
  • Adaptive decoding: Decodes up to six 1080p streams at 30 fps with NVR AI disabled, or four with AI enabled.
  • Local storage: One SATA interface supports one HDD up to 10 TB for scheduled, motion, alarm or manual recording.
  • PoE capacity: Eight ports share 72 W, with a maximum output of 25.5 W available from one port.

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 1 × front USB2.0; 1 × back USB2.0
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 53VDC, 1.8A
Power Consumption Total output of NVR is ≤ 10W (without HDD)Total output power of PoE is 72W, the maximum output power of asingle port is 25.5W
Net Weight 0.92 kg (2.03 lb)
Gross weight 2.07 kg (4.56 lb)
Product Dimensions 260 mm × 232.7 mm × 47.6 mm (10.24" × 9.16" × 1.87") (W × L × H)
Package Dimensions 117 mm × 373 mm × 307 mm (4.61" × 14.69" × 12.09") (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 NVR2108HS-8P-I2\_datasheet\_20220614
Datasheet Language English
Datasheet Type pdf
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FAQ

Can face recognition operate on several channels at once?

The NVR itself performs face detection and recognition on one 1080p channel. Compatible intelligent cameras can provide camera-side face detection and recognition on up to five channels. Buyers should distinguish these camera resources from the single channel processed directly by the recorder.

How many faces can be stored for comparison?

The recorder supports up to 10 face databases containing a combined total of 5,000 images. Recorder-side face detection processes up to 12 face images per second, while recorder-side recognition processes up to four face images per second.

Can all eight channels use intelligent motion filtering?

Not through the recorder alone. NVR-side SMD Plus is available on four channels. The datasheet specifies camera-side SMD Plus on six channels when compatible cameras perform the analysis, so camera selection determines how broadly this function can be deployed.

Where does the compact HS model fit best?

Its desktop chassis and eight integrated PoE ports suit shops, offices, reception areas and residential entrances where installation space is limited. It is particularly relevant when the project needs targeted face search, human or vehicle filtering and direct connections for up to eight cameras.