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Dahua DHI-NVR5208-8P-XI 8-Channel WizMind NVR with AcuPick

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  • AcuPick Target Search: Supports AcuPick across up to eight channels when paired with compatible intelligent IP cameras.
  • 8-Channel Recorder AI: Provides face analysis, video metadata, perimeter protection and SMD Plus processing on all eight channels.
  • Large Face Database: Manages up to 20 face databases containing a combined 200,000 images for structured identity searches.
  • High-Capacity Video Processing: Accepts cameras up to 32 MP with 512 Mbps incoming, recording and outgoing bandwidth when recorder AI is disabled.
  • Dual-HDD Storage: Two SATA interfaces support two drives of up to 20 TB each for flexible local recording capacity.
  • 8-Port ePoE: Eight IEEE 802.3af/at ports support ePoE and share a 130 W power budget for direct camera deployment.


Details

Built for Eight-Camera AI Investigation

The Dahua DHI-NVR5208-8P-XI is an 8-channel, 1U WizMind network video recorder designed for professional systems that need more than basic recording. Eight integrated ePoE ports simplify direct camera connection, while recorder-side intelligence processes face detection and recognition, video metadata, perimeter protection and SMD Plus across up to eight channels.

Move from an Event to the Relevant Target

AcuPick combines front-end and back-end intelligence to search recorded video using target characteristics. When the NVR is paired with compatible AcuPick IP cameras, operators can locate people and vehicles across up to eight channels instead of reviewing footage sequentially. Recorder-side video metadata extracts 23 attributes, while the face-management function supports up to 20 databases containing a combined 200,000 images.

Resources for High-Detail Recording

  • Camera access: Supports IP camera resolutions up to 32 MP.
  • Network capacity: Provides 512 Mbps incoming, recording and outgoing bandwidth with recorder AI disabled, or 200 Mbps with it enabled.
  • Expandable storage: Two SATA interfaces each support one HDD up to 20 TB, subject to environmental temperature.
  • PoE planning: Eight ePoE ports share 130 W of output, with a maximum of 25.5 W from a single port.
  • System integration: Includes four alarm inputs, two alarm outputs, RCA audio, RS-232 and RS-485 interfaces.

Specification

System
Main Processor Industrial-grade processor
Operating System Embedded Linux
Operating Interface Web, Local GUI
AI
AI by Recorder Face detection; face recognition; video metadata (human, motor vehicles, and non-motor vehicles); perimeter protection; SMD
AI by Camera Face detection; face recognition; video metadata (human, motor vehicles, and non-motor vehicles); perimeter protection; SMD; stereo analysis; crowd distribution; people counting; ANPR; heat map; PPE detection
AcuPick Performance of AI by Camera (Number of Channels) All channels (36 targets/s)
Perimeter Protection
Perimeter Performance AI by Recorder (Number of Channels) 8 channels, 10 IVS rules for each channel
Perimeter Performance of AI by Camera (Number of Channels) All channels (32 targets/s)
Face Detection
Face Attributes 6 attributes
Face Detection Performance of AI by Recorder (Number of Channels) 8 channels (up to 12 face images/s each channel)
Face Detection Performance of AI by Camera (Number of Channels) 8 channels
Face Recognition
Face Database Capacity Up to 20 face databases with 2,000,00 images, with a total capacity of 44 G.
Face Recognition Performance of AI by Recorder (Number of Channels) 8-channel FD (by camera) + FR (by recorder),image stream: 32 face images/s; 8-channel FD (by recorder) + FR (by recorder), video stream: 16 face images/s
Face Recognition Performance of AI by Camera (Number of Channels) 8 channels
SMD Plus
SMD Plus by Recorder 8 channels: Secondary filtering for human and motor vehicle, reducing false alarms caused by leaves, rain and lighting condition change
SMD by Camera All channels (64 targets/s)
Video Metadata
Metadata Performance of AI by Recorder (Number of Channels) 8 channels, 23 attributes extraction.
Metadata Performance of AI by Camera (Number of Channels) 8 channels
People Attributes 9 human body attributes
Motor Vehicle Attributes 9 attributes
Non-motor Vehicle Attributes 4 attributes
Vehicle License Plate Comparison
ANPR by Camera (Number of Channels) All channels (32 targets/s)
License Plate Database Capacity 1. Create up to 20,000 plate numbers.; 2. Blocklist and allowlist
Audio and Video
Access Channel 8 channels
Network Bandwidth AI disabled: 512 Mbps incoming, 512 Mbps recording and 512 Mbps outgoing; AI enabled: 200 Mbps incoming, 200 Mbps recording and 200 Mbps outgoing
Resolution 32 MP; 24 MP; 16 MP; 12 MP; 8 MP; 6 MP; 5 MP; 4 MP; 3 MP; 1080p; 720p; 960p; D1; CIF; QCIF
Decoding Capability AI disabled: 2-channel 32 MP@25 fps; 2-channel 24 MP@25 fps; 4-channel 16 MP@30 fps; 5-channel 12 MP@30 fps; 8-channel 8 MP@30 fps; AI enabled: 1-channel 32 MP@25 fps; 1-channel 24 MP@25 fps; 2-channel 16 MP@30 fps; 4-channel 12 MP@30 fps; 6-channel 8 MP@30 fps; 8-channel 6 MP@30 fps
Video Output 1 VGA, 1 HDMI; VGA: 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 1024, 1280 × 720; HDMI: 3840 × 2160, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 1024, 1280 × 720; Heterogeneous video source output for HDMI and VGA
Multi-screen Display Main screen: 1/4/8/9; Sub screen: 1/4/8/9
Third-party Camera Access ONVIF; Panasonic; Sony; Axis; Arecont; Pelco; Canon; Hanwha
Compression Standard
Video Compression Smart H.265+; H.265; Smart H.264+; H.264; MJPEG
Audio Compression G.711a; G.711u; PCM; G726
Network
Network Protocol HTTP; HTTPS; TCP/IP; IPv4; IPv6; RTSP; UDP; NTP; DHCP; DNS; SMTP; UPnP; IP Filter; FTP; DDNS; SNMP; Alarm Server; P2P; Auto Registration; IP Search (Supports IP camera, DVR, NVS, etc.); iSCSI
Mobile Phone Access iOS; Android
Interoperability ONVIF 23.06 (Profile T; Profile S; Profile G); CGI; SDK
Browser Chrome; Firefox; IE
Recording Playback
Multi-channel Playback Up to 8 channels
Record Mode General; motion detection; intelligent; alarm; POS
Backup Method USB device and network
Playback Mode Instant playback; general playback; event playback; tag playback; smart playback
Storage
Disk Group Yes
Alarm
General Alarm Motion detection; local alarm; alarm box; camera external alarm; network alarm; scene changing; PIR alarm; thermal alarm
Anomaly Alarm Error (no disk, disk error, low space, RAID exception, low quota space; abnormal disk health; network disconnection; IP conflict; MAC conflict; abnormal fan speed); video loss; video tampering; camera offline; audio detection
Intelligent Alarm Face detection; face recognition; video metadata (human, motor vehicle, and non-motor vehicle); perimeter protection; license plate comparison
Alarm Linkage Record; snapshot (panoramic); local alarm output; IPC external alarm output; audio; buzzer; log; preset; email
Port
Audio Input 1-channel RCA
Audio Output 1-channel RCA
Alarm Input 4 channels
Alarm Output 2 channels
Disk Interface 2 SATA ports. Each disk can contain up to 20 TB. This limit varies depending on the environment temperature.
RS-232 1
RS-485 1
USB 2 (1 front USB 2.0 port, 1 rear USB 3.0 port)
HDMI 1
VGA 1
Network Port 1 (10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port, RJ-45)
PoE Port 8 ports, 10/100 Mbps, IEEE 802.3 af/at, 1-8 ports support ePoE
General
Power Supply 100–240 VAC, 47-63 Hz
Power Consumption <10 W (without HDD); Total output power of PoE is 130 W, the maximum output power of a single port is 25.5 W
Net Weight 2.59 kg (5.71 lb)
Gross Weight 3.74 kg (8.25 lb)
Product Dimensions 375.0 mm × 327.6 mm × 53.0 mm (14.76" × 12.90" × 2.09") (W × D × H)
Packaging Dimensions 449.0 mm × 421.0 mm × 170.0 mm (17.68" × 16.57" × 6.69") (W × D × H)
Operating Temperature –10 °C to +55 °C (+14 °F to +131 °F)
Storage Temperature –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)
Operating Humidity 10%–93% (RH), non-condensing
Certifications Class A CE-EMC: EN 55032:2015+A1:2020; EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019+A1:2021; EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019+A2:2021; EN 55035:2017+A11:2020; EN 50130-4:2011+A1:2014; CE-LVD: EN 62368-1:2014
Datasheet Document NVR5208-8P-XI_S0_datasheet_20260521 (Release Date: 2026-05-22)

FAQ

What type of buyer should choose the DHI-NVR5208-8P-XI?

It is aimed at security integrators and commercial operators managing up to eight cameras who need advanced investigation tools, large face databases, high-resolution camera access and dual-drive storage. Buyers needing only straightforward recording may not require its extensive recorder-side AI resources.

What is required to use AcuPick across all eight channels?

The NVR supports AcuPick on up to eight channels, but it must be paired with IP cameras that are compatible with AcuPick. Basic ONVIF connectivity can provide video interoperability, but it does not by itself confirm access to AcuPick or other camera-side intelligent functions.

Does enabling recorder AI affect bandwidth and decoding capacity?

Yes. Incoming, recording and outgoing bandwidth change from 512 Mbps with recorder AI disabled to 200 Mbps when it is enabled. Decoding limits also vary according to resolution and AI mode, so camera resolution, stream settings and required analytics should be planned together.

How much storage can be installed?

The recorder has two SATA interfaces, and each supports one HDD with a stated capacity of up to 20 TB. Actual retention time depends on camera count, resolution, bitrate, compression, frame rate and recording schedule. The datasheet does not state that HDDs are include