Record from and manage up to 8 cameras at resolutions up to 12MP with the Reolink NVS8 8-Channel 12MP NVR 2TB HDDfrom Reolink. This recorder is equipped with a SATA port that each supports a maximum capacity of 6TB (2TB preinstalled). Space-saving H.265 and H.264 video codecs keep file sizes manageable while maintaining the best quality possible.

The NVS8 supports to 20 users. It has an HDMI and a VGA port for video output to external monitors (available separately).

Record from and Manage up to 8 Cameras    Up to 12MP Recording Resolution    2TB Preinstalled HDD    H.265 & H.264 Video Codecs    8 x PoE Ports    Up to 20 Users    HDMI & VGA Outputs

24/7 recording

HDMI and VGA video outputs

H.265 and H.264 video codecs

2TB HDD preinstalled

SATA port for up to 6TB storage capacity

8 x PoE ports

2 x USB 2.0

Two-way audio is possible via RCA audio output and IP cameras equipped with a built-in microphone

Person, vehicle, pet, and motion-triggered detection

Compatible with Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Edge, Chrome, Firefox, and Safari

Up to 20 users (1 admin and 19 user accounts)

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How much RAM does this unit have?

A: There should be 4GB RAM built in.

Q: 2. Is the 8TB drive a CMR drive?

A: Yes, this WD 8TB Blue 5640 SATA III 3.5" Internal HDD is CMR.

Q: 3. Used in an external enclosure can this be connected with USB 3?

A: I believe it depends on the interface between the enclosure and the USB port. In other words it is enclosure dependent.

Q: 4. What is the warranty on this drive?

A: This hard drive would come with a 5-Year Warranty

Q: 5. Is this a retail boxed version of the drive OR an "unboxed" OEM version?

A: This is the retail boxed version of the Seagate 2TB BarraCuda 5400 rpm SATA 2.5" Internal HDD.

Q: 6. Can the video streams be viewed live over a local WiFi connection that is not connected to the Internet?

A: The Lorex Fusion Series N847A62-8CA4-E 16-Channel 4K UHD NVR with 2TB HDD & Four Bullet Cameras (BH # LO47A628CA4E) may be operated without an internet connection after set-up. Use of the Lorex Home App and streaming options including Chromecast, Apple TV, Amazon Echo Show, and Google Home Hub (available separately) will also require an internet connection.

Q: 7. How will this drive work in Raid 0 for video editing ? (as the media drive)

A: This drive should be fully compatible with any raid setup. Check with the Raid Controller for any specifics.

Q: 8. I got this because I have 30 years of photography, but I need to eliminate my duplicates. Can you suggest a program to do it?

A: The Ubiquiti Networks UNVR-PRO UniFi Protect NVR Pro (No HDD), BH #UBUNVRPRO is deigned for surveillance applications. It sounds like you are looking for NAS storage. Something like this might be a good starting point for your consideration: Synology DiskStation DS223j 2-Bay NAS Enclosure (B&H # SYDS223J) Key Features: 2 x 3.5/2.5" SATA HDD/SSD Drive Bays 1.7 GHz Realtek RTD1619B Quad-Core 1GB of DDR4 RAM 1 x Gigabit Ethernet Port 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 Ports RAID 0, 1, Basic, Hybrid, and JBOD

Q: 9. Can i use other Hard Drive brands like WD along with this Drive internally in my Desktop Machine?

A: Drives are built to connect to the motherboard through a standard interface (in this case SATA), and a driver that make them appear to the operating system as generic components. So yes, apart from odd exceptions like Michael L. noted, you can mix component brands like you can mix Sigma, Tamron, and Tokina lenses on any ILC with the same mount.

Q: 10. Can I use this drive as an internal replacement for a main drive in my Dell studio xps 9100?Thanks.

A: Hi Fernando, looking at the specs on Dells website, the 9100 did have a 4TB storage option, so you should have no problem with this drive.