Record from and manage up to 8 cameras with the Hikvision DS-7608NI-I2/8P 8-Channel 4K NVR 2TB HDDfrom Hikvision. This NVR supports IP cameras up to 12MP. It is equipped with two SATA ports that each support an HDD up to 8TB, for a maximum capacity of 16TB (2TB preinstalled). H.265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264, and MPEG-4 video codecs keep file sizes manageable while maintaining the best quality possible.

This NVR supports up to 128 remote connections. An RCA audio input and output enable two-way audio. An HDMI and VGA port enable video output to an external monitor (available separately) at up to 4K UHD resolution. Compliance with ONVIF profiles S and T provides interoperability with ONVIF IP cameras.

Record from and Manage up to 8 Cameras    Supports IP Cameras up to 12MP    2TB HDD Preinstalled    H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264/MPEG-4 Codecs    8 PoE Ports    Up to 128 Remote Connections    Audio Input & Output    HDMI & VGA Outputs    Complies with ONVIF Profiles S & T

Plug-and-play operation

12MP recording resolution

H.265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264, and MPEG-4 video codecs

Long-distance transmission up to 984' via PoE

HDMI and VGA outputs

HDD storage expandable to 16TB

8 PoE ports

1000M RJ45 self-adaptive Ethernet interface

1 x USB 2.0 and 1 x USB 3.0

4 x alarm inputs and 1 x alarm output

Complies with ONVIF profiles S and T

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What Brand and Type HDD is Installed ?

A: Western Digital Purple HDD

Q: 2. Can I use a Mac instead of Windows to set up?

A: Yes, however you can do the initial set up on the NVR itself with a monitor attached, or if that is not possible you can download the Hikvision iVMS-4200 for Mac to do the set up.

Q: 3. Is this NVR compatible with the Hikvision phone app?

A: Yes, almost all Hikvision products can be integrated on the Hik-Connect mobile app for iPhone and Android.

Q: 4. Will the Hikvision video doorbell work with this nvr?

A: Yes it will.

Q: 5. Non Hikvision cameras can be use with "Smart Analysis" but data sheet shows up to 4 4MP are allowed however the PDF shows 4 8MP cameras. Which is it?

A: Some features might work when using other manufacturer cameras. Officially, Hikvision analytics are only supported between Hikvision products. If you are using a Hikvision product, then officially, it will work with up to a 12MP camera.

Q: 6. Can this NVR be able to connect to my iPhone?

A: The Hikvision DS-7608NI-Q2/8P 8-Channel 4K UHD NVR with 2TB HDD BH #HI608NIQ28P2 and its connected cameras are compatible with the Hi-Connect mobile app for IOS that will offer access to your system with your iPhone.

Q: 7. does this system support fisheye cameras?

A: This NVR supports fisheye cameras such as the following. It's recommended to calculate out the incoming bandwidth based on the resolution and frames per second to be sure it can support the number of cameras you're looking to connect.

Q: 8. Will this NVR support PoE+ (802.3at)?

A: According to this data sheet under POE Interface it says "Standard: IEEE 802.3 af/at" with a total POE budget of 80W.

Q: 9. Does it come with a wall plug? What type? The 'what's in the box' description' doesn't mention one. Thanks

A: Yes a power cable and AC wall plug is included. It is a two-bladed North American type.

Q: 10. I am new to this (security camera's) and Hikvision seems to have SO MANY options and variations. I will have 4 (4mp) camera's and 2 (6mp) cameras for my house and hopefully set to record upon motion. How long will 2TB allow recording time wise before overwriting? Also what is the difference between Q2 and I2 versions of this NVR? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

A: This NVR could easily store up to a month of footage depending upon the frequency of motion triggered events, frame rate and compression type chosen. The Q2 series tops out at 4K UHD (8mp) (1 camera) resolution and the I2 series will host up to 12 MP network cameras (Hikvision and third-party).