The Dahua DHI-NVR5208-8P-AI/ANZ 8-Channel WizSense AI Network Video Recorder (NVR) is a professional IP surveillance recorder featuring 8 integrated PoE ports, dual HDD support, AcuPick intelligent search, face detection and recognition, SMD Plus, perimeter protection, ANPR camera support and up to 32MP IP camera compatibility. Designed for sophisticated CCTV installations, this 1U NVR combines high recording bandwidth with Dahua's deep-learning AI technology for efficient human and vehicle detection, investigation and video management.
Part of Dahua's WizSense range, the DHI-NVR5208-8P-AI/ANZ uses an independent AI chip and deep-learning algorithms with a particular focus on accurately identifying human and vehicle targets. The recorder provides up to 384 Mbps incoming, 384 Mbps recording and 384 Mbps outgoing bandwidth with recorder AI disabled, supporting demanding high-resolution surveillance applications. When recorder AI is enabled, bandwidth is up to 200 Mbps incoming, recording and outgoing.
Advanced WizSense AI Surveillance
The DHI-NVR5208-8P-AI/ANZ offers substantial onboard AI functionality. AI by Recorder includes 2-channel face detection, face recognition, 4-channel perimeter protection and 8-channel SMD Plus. It can maintain up to 20 face databases containing a combined 20,000 face images.
SMD Plus provides secondary filtering for human and motor-vehicle targets, helping reduce false alarms caused by environmental conditions such as leaves, rain and changing lighting. Perimeter Protection similarly improves alarm accuracy by filtering irrelevant targets and focusing surveillance events on defined objects of interest.
AcuPick Intelligent Target Search
AcuPick combines compatible camera-side and recorder-side intelligence to make searching large quantities of recorded surveillance footage significantly more efficient. The DHI-NVR5208-8P-AI/ANZ supports AcuPick on up to 8 channels, with a maximum of one combined event per channel per second.
This technology is particularly useful when an operator needs to locate a specific human or vehicle target within extensive recorded footage rather than manually reviewing hours of video.
Face Detection & Recognition
The recorder's deep-learning face detection technology supports face detection, tracking, optimisation and capture to produce suitable face snapshots. Face recognition can then extract characteristics from captured faces and compare them against configured face databases.
Supported face attributes include gender, age group, glasses, expression, face mask and beard. The recorder supports up to 20 face databases and 20,000 images, with a total database capacity specified at 2.5 GB.
Vehicle Recognition & ANPR
When paired with compatible Dahua AI cameras, the recorder supports ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) across all channels. Compatible cameras can identify vehicle number-plate information and use blocklist/allowlist functions.
The system supports a licence-plate database containing up to 20,000 plate numbers, making it suitable for applications such as controlled vehicle entrances, car parks and other sites where compatible ANPR surveillance is required.
8 Integrated PoE Ports
Eight integrated 10/100 Mbps PoE ports support IEEE 802.3af/at, allowing compatible IP cameras to receive network connectivity and power through Ethernet cabling. Ports 1–8 also support Dahua ePoE.
The NVR provides a total PoE power budget of 130 W, with maximum output of 25.5 W per port. This integrated architecture can simplify CCTV installation by reducing the need for a separate PoE network switch in suitable eight-camera systems.
Dual-HDD Surveillance Storage
Two SATA interfaces provide flexible local surveillance storage. Each SATA interface supports a hard drive of up to 20 TB, subject to environmental temperature limitations, giving a theoretical maximum installed capacity of up to 40 TB across two compatible drives.
Actual recording retention depends on factors including installed storage capacity, camera count, resolution, frame rate, compression, bitrate and recording configuration.
Main Features
8-channel IP network video recorder
8 × integrated 10/100 Mbps PoE camera ports
IEEE 802.3af/at PoE support
Dahua ePoE supported on PoE ports 1–8
130 W total PoE power budget
Up to 25.5 W maximum PoE output per port
Supports IP cameras up to 32MP resolution
Up to 384 Mbps incoming/recording/outgoing bandwidth with recorder AI disabled
Up to 200 Mbps incoming/recording/outgoing bandwidth with recorder AI enabled
Smart H.265+, H.265, Smart H.264+, H.264 and MJPEG
AcuPick support for up to 8 channels
2-channel face detection by recorder
Face recognition functionality
Up to 20 face databases and 20,000 face images
4-channel Perimeter Protection by recorder
8-channel SMD Plus by recorder
Camera-side ANPR support across all channels with compatible cameras
Licence-plate database capacity up to 20,000 plate numbers
AI camera support for metadata, people counting, heat maps and stereo analysis
Dual SATA HDD interfaces
Up to 20 TB per HDD, subject to operating conditions
Face detection, face recognition, perimeter protection, SMD Plus
Recorder Face Detection
2 channels, up to 12 face images/s per channel
Recorder Perimeter Protection
4 channels, 10 IVS rules per channel
Recorder SMD Plus
8 channels
Face Database
Up to 20 databases / 20,000 images / 2.5 GB total
ANPR by Camera
All channels, up to 8 targets/s
Plate Database
Up to 20,000 numbers; blocklist/allowlist
Simultaneous Playback
Up to 8 channels
Storage
2 × SATA
Maximum HDD Capacity
Up to 20 TB per disk, subject to environmental temperature
PoE Ports
8 × 10/100 Mbps
PoE Standard
IEEE 802.3af/at
ePoE
Ports 1–8
Total PoE Budget
130 W
Maximum PoE per Port
25.5 W
Network Port
1 × 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45
Audio Input
1 × RCA
Audio Output
1 × RCA
Alarm Inputs
4
Alarm Outputs
2
RS-232
1
RS-485
1
USB
1 × front USB 2.0, 1 × rear USB 3.0
HDMI
1
VGA
1
HDMI Resolution
Up to 3840 × 2160
Mobile Access
iOS / Android
ONVIF
ONVIF 23.12, Profiles T/S/G
Power Supply
100–240 VAC, 47–63 Hz
NVR Power Consumption
≤10 W without HDD, excluding PoE output
Operating Temperature
–10°C to +55°C
Storage Temperature
–20°C to +60°C
Operating Humidity
10%–93% RH, non-condensing
Dimensions (W × D × H)
375 × 329.4 × 53 mm
Net Weight
2.57 kg
Installation
Rack or desktop
Specifications above are based on the supplied product datasheet and corroborated against Dahua Australia's current product information.
What's Included in the Box
1x Dahua DHI-NVR5208-8P-AI/ANZ 8-Channel Network Video Recorder
Practical Use Scenarios
The DHI-NVR5208-8P-AI/ANZ is well suited to professional 8-camera IP surveillance systems where intelligent human and vehicle event management is required. Typical applications can include retail stores, offices, warehouses, workshops, commercial premises, residential properties, apartment/common areas, educational facilities and car parks.
Its integrated PoE interfaces are particularly useful for new IP CCTV installations, while AcuPick, SMD Plus and perimeter protection can assist operators who need to investigate human and vehicle events efficiently. Compatible AI cameras can further extend the system with ANPR, people counting, heat maps, metadata and other camera-side analytics.
Warranty Information
Warranty period: 3 years
Brand Description – Dahua Technology
Dahua Technology develops video-centric AIoT and security solutions, including IP cameras, network video recorders, access control, intercom and intelligent surveillance technologies. Its WizSense product family combines dedicated AI technology and deep-learning algorithms with a focus on practical human and vehicle identification for surveillance applications.
Excellence for the Australian and New Zealand Market
The DHI-NVR5208-8P-AI/ANZ is an ANZ-designated Dahua model listed through Dahua's Australian product catalogue, making it particularly relevant for professional security installations in the Australian and New Zealand market.
The manufacturer documentation specifies FCC Class A, CE-EMC and CE-LVD certifications for this model. No claim of NDSS approval or a separate Australian Standards certification is made here because these were not established by the supplied datasheet or verified manufacturer information.
For projects with mandatory regulatory, cybersecurity, government procurement or industry-specific requirements, installers and purchasers should confirm the applicable compliance requirements before deployment.
For the best assurance of product authenticity, firmware compatibility, technical support and warranty handling, source the recorder through an authorised Dahua distribution or reseller channel and retain purchase documentation. Warranty arrangements should be verified with the supplying authorised channel and Dahua as applicable.
FAQs
What is the Dahua DHI-NVR5208-8P-AI/ANZ?
The DHI-NVR5208-8P-AI/ANZ is an 8-channel Dahua WizSense Network Video Recorder designed for IP surveillance systems. It combines eight integrated PoE ports, dual SATA storage, high-resolution camera support and AI surveillance functions including face recognition, perimeter protection and SMD Plus.
How many cameras can the DHI-NVR5208-8P-AI/ANZ support?
The DHI-NVR5208-8P-AI/ANZ supports up to 8 IP camera channels and accepts compatible IP cameras with resolutions up to 32MP.
Does the DHI-NVR5208-8P-AI/ANZ have built-in PoE ports?
Yes. The DHI-NVR5208-8P-AI/ANZ has 8 built-in 10/100 Mbps PoE ports supporting IEEE 802.3af/at, with a total PoE budget of 130 W and up to 25.5 W maximum output per port.
How many hard drives does the DHI-NVR5208-8P-AI/ANZ support?
The DHI-NVR5208-8P-AI/ANZ has two SATA interfaces. Each supports a hard drive of up to 20 TB, subject to environmental temperature conditions specified by Dahua.
Does the DHI-NVR5208-8P-AI/ANZ support face recognition?
Yes. The DHI-NVR5208-8P-AI/ANZ supports recorder-based face detection and recognition and can maintain up to 20 face databases containing 20,000 face images.
Does the DHI-NVR5208-8P-AI/ANZ support ANPR number plate recognition?
Yes. The DHI-NVR5208-8P-AI/ANZ supports camera-side ANPR when used with compatible AI/ANPR cameras. It supports a database of up to 20,000 plate numbers with blocklist and allowlist functionality.
What is AcuPick on the DHI-NVR5208-8P-AI/ANZ?
AcuPick on the DHI-NVR5208-8P-AI/ANZ combines compatible camera and recorder intelligence to help operators locate human and vehicle targets within large amounts of recorded video more efficiently. The recorder supports AcuPick on up to 8 channels.
Does the DHI-NVR5208-8P-AI/ANZ support 4K monitor output?
Yes. The DHI-NVR5208-8P-AI/ANZ provides HDMI video output supporting resolutions up to 3840 × 2160 (4K).
Does the DHI-NVR5208-8P-AI/ANZ work with third-party IP cameras?
The DHI-NVR5208-8P-AI/ANZ supports ONVIF interoperability and Dahua lists third-party camera access for brands including Panasonic, Sony, Axis, Arecont, Pelco, Canon and Hanwha. Individual camera features and AI functionality can vary, so compatibility should be confirmed before purchase.
Is an HDD included with the DHI-NVR5208-8P-AI/ANZ?
The supplied datasheet for the DHI-NVR5208-8P-AI/ANZ does not state that a hard drive is included. Unless the specific seller's product bundle explicitly includes storage, HDD inclusion should be confirmed before ordering.
Is the DHI-NVR5208-8P-AI/ANZ suitable for Australian and New Zealand CCTV systems?
The DHI-NVR5208-8P-AI/ANZ is an ANZ-designated model and is listed by Dahua Australia. Suitability for a particular Australian or New Zealand project should still be assessed against the project's technical, cybersecurity and regulatory requirements.
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