Hikvision DS-7608NI-I2-8P 8ch PoE CCTV NVR, 80Mbps 8 PnP ports, 4K, 2 HDD Bay + 4TB
The Hikvision DS-7608NI-I2/8P is an 8-channel AcuSense PoE NVR supplied with a 4TB surveillance hard drive installed and ready to record. Its eight plug-and-play PoE ports power and connect your cameras over a single cable each, and AcuSense deep learning filters motion alerts down to real people and vehicles.
Key points
- 8 channels with 8 built-in plug-and-play PoE ports (IEEE 802.3af/at, ≤ 120 W)
- AcuSense human and vehicle classification to cut false alarms
- Records IP cameras up to 12MP; 80 Mbps incoming bandwidth
- 4K HDMI and 1080p VGA simultaneous output
- Two SATA bays (up to 16TB each); 4TB HDD installed
- H.265+ compression; remote view via Hik-Connect
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§ 01Overview
What the DS-7608NI-I2/8P-4tb is
The Hikvision DS-7608NI-I2/8P is an 8-channel network video recorder with eight built-in PoE ports and a 4TB surveillance hard drive already installed, so it records straight out of the box.
It is the AcuSense model in Hikvision's I-series, which means the recorder itself runs deep-learning analytics to tell people and vehicles apart from other movement and cut down nuisance motion alerts — useful even if your cameras are older models without AcuSense built in.
Each of the eight PoE ports powers and connects a camera over a single network cable (802.3af/at, up to 120 W total), and the recorder accepts IP cameras up to 12MP with 80 Mbps of incoming bandwidth.
It outputs to a monitor in 4K over HDMI with a simultaneous 1080p VGA feed, records efficiently with H.265+ to stretch the 4TB of included storage, and takes a second SATA drive (up to 16TB per bay) when you need more recording time.
You watch live and play back from anywhere with the free Hik-Connect app.
It is genuine Australian Hikvision stock with local warranty and support.
§ 02Engineering
DS-7608NI-I2/8P-4tb specifications
- AcuSense deep-learning human and vehicle classification to reduce false motion alerts
- Records IP cameras up to 12MP; 80 Mbps incoming bandwidth
- 4K HDMI plus simultaneous 1080p VGA output
- Two SATA bays (up to 16TB each); 4TB surveillance-grade HDD installed
- H.265+ compression to extend recording time and cut bandwidth
- Remote live view and playback via the free Hik-Connect app
- Genuine Australian stock with 3-year warranty and local support
§ 03Full datasheet
Detailed specifications
Video
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| IP Video Input | 8-ch; Up to 12 MP resolution |
| Incoming Bandwidth | 80 Mbps |
| Outgoing Bandwidth | 256 Mbps |
| HDMI Output | 4K (3840 × 2160)/60Hz, 4K (3840 × 2160)/30Hz, 1920 × 1080/60Hz, 1600 × 1200/60Hz, 1280 × 1024/60Hz, 1280 × 720/60Hz, 1024 × 768/60Hz |
| VGA Output | 1920 × 1080/60Hz, 1280 × 1024/60Hz, 1280 × 720/60Hz, 1024 × 768/60Hz |
| Video Output Mode | HDMI/VGA independent output |
| Dual-Stream Recording | Support |
| Decoding Format | H.265/H.265+/H.264/H.264+/MPEG4 |
| Decoding Capability | 2-ch@12 MP (20 fps)/4-ch@8 MP (25 fps)/8-ch@4 MP (30 fps)/16-ch@1080p (30 fps) |
| Synchronous Playback | 8-ch |
| Recording Resolution | 12 MP/8 MP/6 MP/5 MP/4 MP/3 MP/1080p/UXGA/720p/VGA/4CIF/DCIF/2CIF/CIF/QCIF |
| Stream Type | Video, Video & Audio |
Audio
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Audio Input | 1-ch, RCA (2.0 Vp-p, 1 KΩ) |
| Audio Output | 1-ch, RCA (Linear, 1 KΩ) |
| Two-Way Audio | 1-ch, RCA (2.0 Vp-p, 1 KΩ, using the audio input) |
| Audio Compression | G.711ulaw/G.711alaw/G.722/G.726 |
Network & Storage
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Network Protocol | TCP/IP, DHCP, IPv4, IPv6, DNS, DDNS, NTP, RTSP, SADP, SMTP, SNMP, NFS, iSCSI, ISUP, UPnP™, HTTP, HTTPS, ONVIF (Version 2.2), OTAP |
| Remote Connection | 64 |
| Network Interface | 1, RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface |
| Camera Access Protocol | ONVIF (Version 2.5), RTSP |
| PoE Interface | 8, RJ-45 10/100 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface |
| PoE Power | ≤ 120 W |
| PoE Standard | IEEE 802.3 af/at |
| SATA | 2 SATA interfaces |
| Capacity | Up to 16 TB capacity for each disk |
Event & Alarm
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Alarm In/Out | 4/1 |
Interface
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| USB Interface | Front panel: 1 × USB 2.0; Rear panel: 1 × USB 3.0 |
General & Environment
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz |
| Consumption | ≤ 15 W (without HDD and PoE off) |
| Working Temperature | -10 to +55º C (+14 to +131º F) |
| Working Humidity | 10% to 90% |
| Dimension (W × D × H) | 385 × 315 × 52 mm (15.2" × 12.4" × 2.0") |
| Weight | ≤ 3 kg (without HDD, 6.6 lb.) |
| CE | EN 55032:2015, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 50130-4 |
§ 04Why choose this
Built for the way you actually use the DS-7608NI-I2/8P-4tb
Ready to record
A 4TB surveillance-grade drive is installed and the eight PoE ports power your cameras, so the system works out of the box with no extra parts to buy.
4K clarity and efficient storage
4K HDMI output and H.265+ compression give you sharp footage on screen while stretching the included storage further.
Room to grow
A second SATA bay (up to 16TB) lets you extend retention, and the recorder handles cameras up to 12MP as you upgrade.
§ 05Where it fits
Right at home in these scenarios
Homes and small business
Run up to eight cameras over the entry, driveway, yard and interior, with AcuSense alerts focused on people and vehicles.
Upgrading older systems
Add recorder-side AcuSense to a site whose existing cameras do not have it, sharpening motion alerts without replacing every camera.
Retail and offices
Cover entries, tills and floor areas in 4K with several weeks of recording on the included 4TB drive.
Remote-monitored sites
View and play back all channels from anywhere on Hik-Connect, with push alerts on human and vehicle events.
§ 06Setup
Installation & setup
What's in the box
One DS-7608NI-I2/8P NVR with a 4TB HDD installed, power supply and mouse. Cameras, network cable and a monitor are not included.
Installation requirements
Run Cat5e or Cat6 from the NVR's PoE ports to each camera (keep runs within about 100 m), connect the NVR to a monitor by HDMI and to your router for remote access, then add it to Hik-Connect. Add a second SATA drive if you need longer retention. Professional installation is recommended for cabling and mounting.
§ 07Questions
Frequently asked about the DS-7608NI-I2/8P-4tb
Q.01
Does the DS-7608NI-I2/8P come with a hard drive?
Q.02
What is the difference between the I2 and the M2 version?
Q.03
How many cameras can I connect?
Q.04
What does AcuSense actually do?
Q.05
What resolution cameras does it support?
Q.06
How long will the 4TB drive record for?
Q.07
Can I view it on my phone?
Q.08
Will it work with non-Hikvision cameras?
§ 09Bundles
Recommended packages
Add AcuSense cameras
Pair it with Hikvision AcuSense turrets and bullets such as the DS-2CD2386G2-IU 8MP turret or the DS-2CD2T86G2H 8MP bullet.
Prefer a ready-made kit?
For cameras and a recorder bundled together, see the 8MP 8-camera AcuSense kit.
Extend the storage
Add a second surveillance drive such as a 6TB or 10TB for longer retention.
Need more performance instead?
For higher bandwidth, 32MP support and 8K output, compare the DS-7608NI-M2/8P.
