Hikvision DS-96128NXI-S24R 128-Channel 8K NVR with AcuSense 24 Hard Drive Bays
The Hikvision DS-96128NXI-S24R is a 128-channel S-Series NVR with twenty-four hard-drive bays and dual redundant power, built for airports, hospitals and smart-city projects. It runs AcuSense face recognition and perimeter protection on the recorder, protects footage with RAID across 24 bays, and outputs 8K over HDMI 3. It has no built-in PoE and ships without hard drives.
At a glance
- 128 IP channels, up to 32MP; 1280 Mbps in / 1024 Mbps out (640/512 in RAID mode)
- On-NVR AcuSense: face recognition, perimeter protection, video structuralization
- 24 SATA bays, up to 20TB each (up to 480TB), RAID 0/1/5/6/10 plus N+M hot spare
- Four HDMI + dual VGA; 8K (7680 x 4320) on HDMI 3
- Dual redundant power; four 2.5GbE ports; no built-in PoE; no HDD
Delivery, warranty & returns · shipped from Australian stock
- Tracked delivery on every order. The tracking number is emailed as soon as it ships.
- Metro delivery: 2–4 business days. Regional areas may take longer. Free standard shipping over $300, flat $25 under.
- 3-year warranty on cameras and recorders, back-to-base, plus your Australian Consumer Law rights.
- 30-day returns on unopened items. Faulty on arrival? We cover return shipping.
- Genuine Australian stock. Never grey imports. Prices include GST.
All cameras, NVRs and DVRs come with a 3-year back-to-base manufacturer warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Hard drives and accessories are covered as set out in our Warranty Policy.
Standard shipping is free on all orders over $300 AUD, Australia-wide. Orders under $300 ship at a flat rate of $25, calculated at checkout. Tracking is included on every order.
You have 30 days from the day you receive your order to request a change-of-mind return. Items must be unopened, factory-sealed and in resalable condition. A 15% restocking fee applies and return postage is at your cost. Faulty or incorrectly supplied items are different: we cover the return shipping and refund or replace at no charge. Read the full Return & Refund Policy.
Metro delivery usually takes 2–4 business days after dispatch, and regional areas may take longer. You'll receive a tracking number by email as soon as your order leaves the warehouse.
01Overview
What the DS-96128NXI-S24R is
The Hikvision DS-96128NXI-S24R is a 128-channel 8K network video recorder with twenty-four drive bays and dual redundant power, made for the most demanding Australian sites such as airports, hospitals and smart-city roll-outs.
It runs AcuSense face recognition, perimeter protection and video structuralization on the recorder, manages up to 64 face libraries holding 300,000 images, and connects up to 128 cameras at resolutions up to 32MP. Twenty-four SATA bays (up to 20TB each, 480TB total) run RAID 0/1/5/6/10 with N+M hot spare; bandwidth is 1280/1024 Mbps and steps down to 640/512 Mbps in RAID mode.
Four HDMI and two VGA outputs drive a control-room video wall, with 8K on HDMI 3. Two redundant power supplies keep it running if one source fails. It has no built-in PoE, so cameras run from separate switches, and it is supplied without hard drives.
02Engineering
DS-96128NXI-S24R specifications
- On-NVR AcuSense analytics: face recognition across up to 64 libraries, perimeter protection and video structuralization.
- Twenty-four SATA bays accepting up to 20TB per drive (up to 480TB), with RAID 0/1/5/6/10 and N+M hot spare.
- Dual redundant power supplies keep recording continuous if one supply fails.
- Four HDMI and dual VGA outputs for a multi-screen control room, with 8K (7680 x 4320) on HDMI 3.
- Four 2.5GbE network ports; 3U chassis; supplied without hard drives and with no built-in PoE.
03Full datasheet
Detailed specifications
Video
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| IP Video Input | 128-ch; Up to 32 MP resolution |
| Incoming Bandwidth | 1280Mbps |
| Outgoing Bandwidth | 1024Mbps |
| Incoming Bandwidth (RAID Mode) | 640Mbps |
| Outgoing Bandwidth (RAID mode) | 512Mbps |
| HDMI 1 Output | 4K (4096 × 2160)/30 Hz, 4K (3840 × 2160)/60 Hz, 4K (3840 × 2160)/30 Hz, 2K (2560 × 1440)/60 Hz, 1080P (1920 × 1080)/60 Hz |
| HDMI 2 Output | 4K (4096 × 2160)/30 Hz, 4K (3840 × 2160)/60 Hz, 4K (3840 × 2160)/30 Hz, 2K (2560 × 1440)/60 Hz, 1080P (1920 × 1080)/60 Hz |
| HDMI 3 Output | 8K (7680 × 4320)/30 Hz, 4K (4096 × 2160)/30 Hz, 4K (3840 × 2160)/60 Hz, 4K (3840 × 2160)/30 Hz, 2K (2560 × 1440)/60 Hz, 1080P (1920 × 1080)/60 Hz |
| HDMI 4 Output | 1080P (1920 × 1080)/60 Hz |
| VGA 1 Output | 1080P (1920 × 1080)/60 Hz |
| VGA 2 Output | 1080P (1920 × 1080)/60 Hz |
| Video Output Mode | Mode 1 (default output mode): simultaneous output with 1080p resolution; Mode 2 (simultaneous output): HDMI 1, VGA 1, HDMI 2, VGA 2, HDMI 3, and HDMI 4 provide simultaneous output, the maximum resolution for VGA 1/VGA 2/HDMI 4 is 1080p, the maximum resolution for HDMI 1/HDMI 2/HDMI 3 is 4K; Mode 3 (independent output and 8K HDMI 3 output resolution): HDMI 1/VGA 1/HDMI 2/VGA 2, HDMI 3, and HDMI 4 provide independent output respectively. The maximum resolution is 8K + 4K + 1080p; Mode 4 (independent output and HDMI 3 output resolution ≤ 4K): HDMI 1/VGA 1, HDMI 2/VGA 2, HDMI 3, and HDMI 4 provide independent output respectively. The maximum resolution is 8K × 4K + 1080p. |
| HDMI Input | 1-ch |
| HDMI Loopback | 1-ch (matching the HDMI input) |
| Decoding Format | H.265/H.265+/H.264/H.264+ |
| Decoding Capability | 2-ch@32 MP (30 fps)/2-ch@24 MP (30fps)/4-ch@16 MP (30fps)/8-ch@8 MP (30fps)/16-ch@4 MP (30fps)/32-ch@2 MP (30fps) |
| Synchronous Playback | 16-ch |
| Recording Resolution | 32 MP/24 MP/12 MP/8 MP/6 MP/5 MP/4 MP/3 MP/1080p/UXGA/720p/VGA/4CIF/DCIF/2CIF/CIF/QCIF |
Audio
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Audio Output | 2-ch, RCA (Linear, 1 KΩ) |
| Two-Way Audio | 1-ch, RCA (2.0 Vp-p, 1 kΩ) |
AI & Deep Learning
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| AI by NVR | Facial recognition, perimeter protection, video structuralization |
| AI by Camera | Facial recognition, perimeter protection, video structuralization, AcuSearch, motion detection 2.0, ANPR, people counting, VCA |
| Facial Detection and Analytics | Face picture comparison, human face capture, face picture search |
| Face Picture Library | Up to 64 face picture libraries, up to 300,000 face pictures in list library (each picture ≤ 4 MB, total capacity ≤ 10 GB) |
| Face Picture Comparison (Captured from Camera) | 16-ch; Comparison speed: 24 pictures per second |
| Facial Detection and Analytics Performance | Simultaneous mode: 8-ch, up to 2 MP; independent mode: 4-ch, up to 2 MP. |
| AcuSearch By NVR | Up to 32-ch |
| AcuSearch By Camera | All channels, up to 345,600 targets per day. Note: The camera should enable AcuSearch function. |
| Perimeter Protection By NVR | Simultaneous mode: 8-ch, up to 2 MP; independent mode: 4-ch, up to 2 MP. |
| Perimeter Protection By Camera | All channels |
| Video Structuralization Structured Analysis | Simultaneous mode: 8-ch, up to 2 MP; independent mode: 4-ch, up to 2 MP. |
| Video Structuralization Face Picture Library | Up to 64 face picture libraries, up to 300,000 face pictures in list library (each picture ≤ 4 MB, total capacity ≤ 10 GB) |
| Video Structuralization Face Picture Comparison | 16-ch; Comparison speed: 24 pictures per second |
Network & Storage
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Remote Connection | 256 |
| 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 |
| API | ONVIF (profile S/G); SDK; ISAPI |
| Compatible Browser | IE11, Chrome V57, Firefox V52, Safari V12, Edge V89, or above version |
| Network Interface | 4, RJ-45 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface |
| Camera Access Protocol | ONVIF (version 2.5), RTSP |
| RAID Type | RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10 |
| SATA | 24 SATA interfaces; 3.5-inch HDD |
| eSATA | 1 eSATA interface |
| Capacity | Up to 20 TB capacity for each HDD |
| Serial Interface | 1 RS-232, 2 RS-485 (half-duplex) |
Event & Alarm
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Alarm In/Out | 32/16 |
Interface
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| USB Interface | Front panel: 2 × USB 2.0; Rear panel: 4 × USB 3.0 |
General & Environment
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| GUI Language | English, Russian, Bulgarian, Hungarian, Greek, German, Italian, Czech, Slovak, French, Polish, Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish, Romanian, Turkish, Japanese, Danish, Swedish Language, Norwegian, Finnish, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Thai, Estonian, Vietnamese, Croatian, Slovenian, Serbian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Uzbek, Kazakh, Arabic, Ukrainian, Kyrgyz, Brazilian Portuguese, Indonesian |
| Power Supply | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, redundant power supply |
| Consumption | ≤ 100 W (without HDD) |
| Working Temperature | -10 to 55°C (14 to 131° F) |
| Working Humidity | 10 to 90% |
| Dimension (W × D × H) | 447 mm × 572 mm × 173 mm (17.6 × 22.5 × 6.8 inch) |
| Weight | ≤ 19 kg (without HDD, 28.7 lb.) |
| Obtained Certification | CE, IC, CB, Rohs, Reach, WEEE, RCM, UKCA, LOA |
| CE | EN 55032:2015+A1:2020, ENIEC61000-3-2:2019+A1:2021, EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019, EN 50130-4:2011+A1:2014, EN 55035:2017+A11:2020 |
| Video — IP Video Input | 128-ch; Up to 32 MP resolution |
|---|---|
| Video — Incoming Bandwidth | 1280Mbps |
| Video — Outgoing Bandwidth | 1024Mbps |
| Video — Incoming Bandwidth (RAID Mode) | 640Mbps |
| Video — Outgoing Bandwidth (RAID mode) | 512Mbps |
| Video — HDMI 1 Output | 4K (4096 × 2160)/30 Hz, 4K (3840 × 2160)/60 Hz, 4K (3840 × 2160)/30 Hz, 2K (2560 × 1440)/60 Hz, 1080P (1920 × 1080)/60 Hz |
| Video — HDMI 2 Output | 4K (4096 × 2160)/30 Hz, 4K (3840 × 2160)/60 Hz, 4K (3840 × 2160)/30 Hz, 2K (2560 × 1440)/60 Hz, 1080P (1920 × 1080)/60 Hz |
| Video — HDMI 3 Output | 8K (7680 × 4320)/30 Hz, 4K (4096 × 2160)/30 Hz, 4K (3840 × 2160)/60 Hz, 4K (3840 × 2160)/30 Hz, 2K (2560 × 1440)/60 Hz, 1080P (1920 × 1080)/60 Hz |
| Video — HDMI 4 Output | 1080P (1920 × 1080)/60 Hz |
| Video — VGA 1 Output | 1080P (1920 × 1080)/60 Hz |
| Video — VGA 2 Output | 1080P (1920 × 1080)/60 Hz |
| Video — Video Output Mode | Mode 1 (default output mode): simultaneous output with 1080p resolution; Mode 2 (simultaneous output): HDMI 1, VGA 1, HDMI 2, VGA 2, HDMI 3, and HDMI 4 provide simultaneous output, the maximum resolution for VGA 1/VGA 2/HDMI 4 is 1080p, the maximum resolution for HDMI 1/HDMI 2/HDMI 3 is 4K; Mode 3 (independent output and 8K HDMI 3 output resolution): HDMI 1/VGA 1/HDMI 2/VGA 2, HDMI 3, and HDMI 4 provide independent output respectively. The maximum resolution is 8K + 4K + 1080p; Mode 4 (independent output and HDMI 3 output resolution ≤ 4K): HDMI 1/VGA 1, HDMI 2/VGA 2, HDMI 3, and HDMI 4 provide independent output respectively. The maximum resolution is 8K × 4K + 1080p. |
| Video — HDMI Input | 1-ch |
| Video — HDMI Loopback | 1-ch (matching the HDMI input) |
| Video — Decoding Format | H.265/H.265+/H.264/H.264+ |
| Video — Decoding Capability | 2-ch@32 MP (30 fps)/2-ch@24 MP (30fps)/4-ch@16 MP (30fps)/8-ch@8 MP (30fps)/16-ch@4 MP (30fps)/32-ch@2 MP (30fps) |
| Video — Synchronous Playback | 16-ch |
| Video — Recording Resolution | 32 MP/24 MP/12 MP/8 MP/6 MP/5 MP/4 MP/3 MP/1080p/UXGA/720p/VGA/4CIF/DCIF/2CIF/CIF/QCIF |
| Audio — Audio Output | 2-ch, RCA (Linear, 1 KΩ) |
| Audio — Two-Way Audio | 1-ch, RCA (2.0 Vp-p, 1 kΩ) |
| AI & Deep Learning — AI by NVR | Facial recognition, perimeter protection, video structuralization |
| AI & Deep Learning — AI by Camera | Facial recognition, perimeter protection, video structuralization, AcuSearch, motion detection 2.0, ANPR, people counting, VCA |
| AI & Deep Learning — Facial Detection and Analytics | Face picture comparison, human face capture, face picture search |
| AI & Deep Learning — Face Picture Library | Up to 64 face picture libraries, up to 300,000 face pictures in list library (each picture ≤ 4 MB, total capacity ≤ 10 GB) |
| AI & Deep Learning — Face Picture Comparison (Captured from Camera) | 16-ch; Comparison speed: 24 pictures per second |
| AI & Deep Learning — Facial Detection and Analytics Performance | Simultaneous mode: 8-ch, up to 2 MP; independent mode: 4-ch, up to 2 MP. |
| AI & Deep Learning — AcuSearch By NVR | Up to 32-ch |
| AI & Deep Learning — AcuSearch By Camera | All channels, up to 345,600 targets per day. Note: The camera should enable AcuSearch function. |
| AI & Deep Learning — Perimeter Protection By NVR | Simultaneous mode: 8-ch, up to 2 MP; independent mode: 4-ch, up to 2 MP. |
| AI & Deep Learning — Perimeter Protection By Camera | All channels |
| AI & Deep Learning — Video Structuralization Structured Analysis | Simultaneous mode: 8-ch, up to 2 MP; independent mode: 4-ch, up to 2 MP. |
| AI & Deep Learning — Video Structuralization Face Picture Library | Up to 64 face picture libraries, up to 300,000 face pictures in list library (each picture ≤ 4 MB, total capacity ≤ 10 GB) |
| AI & Deep Learning — Video Structuralization Face Picture Comparison | 16-ch; Comparison speed: 24 pictures per second |
| Network & Storage — Remote Connection | 256 |
| Network & Storage — 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 |
| Network & Storage — API | ONVIF (profile S/G); SDK; ISAPI |
| Network & Storage — Compatible Browser | IE11, Chrome V57, Firefox V52, Safari V12, Edge V89, or above version |
| Network & Storage — Network Interface | 4, RJ-45 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface |
| Network & Storage — Camera Access Protocol | ONVIF (version 2.5), RTSP |
| Network & Storage — RAID Type | RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10 |
| Network & Storage — SATA | 24 SATA interfaces; 3.5-inch HDD |
| Network & Storage — eSATA | 1 eSATA interface |
| Network & Storage — Capacity | Up to 20 TB capacity for each HDD |
| Network & Storage — Serial Interface | 1 RS-232, 2 RS-485 (half-duplex) |
| Event & Alarm — Alarm In/Out | 32/16 |
| Interface — USB Interface | Front panel: 2 × USB 2.0; Rear panel: 4 × USB 3.0 |
| General & Environment — GUI Language | English, Russian, Bulgarian, Hungarian, Greek, German, Italian, Czech, Slovak, French, Polish, Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish, Romanian, Turkish, Japanese, Danish, Swedish Language, Norwegian, Finnish, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Thai, Estonian, Vietnamese, Croatian, Slovenian, Serbian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Uzbek, Kazakh, Arabic, Ukrainian, Kyrgyz, Brazilian Portuguese, Indonesian |
| General & Environment — Power Supply | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, redundant power supply |
| General & Environment — Consumption | ≤ 100 W (without HDD) |
| General & Environment — Working Temperature | -10 to 55°C (14 to 131° F) |
| General & Environment — Working Humidity | 10 to 90% |
| General & Environment — Dimension (W × D × H) | 447 mm × 572 mm × 173 mm (17.6 × 22.5 × 6.8 inch) |
| General & Environment — Weight | ≤ 19 kg (without HDD, 28.7 lb.) |
| General & Environment — Obtained Certification | CE, IC, CB, Rohs, Reach, WEEE, RCM, UKCA, LOA |
| General & Environment — CE | EN 55032:2015+A1:2020, ENIEC61000-3-2:2019+A1:2021, EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019, EN 50130-4:2011+A1:2014, EN 55035:2017+A11:2020 |
04Why choose this
Built for the way you actually use the DS-96128NXI-S24R
Always-on power
Dual redundant power supplies mean a single supply or circuit fault will not stop recording, which matters on airports, hospitals and utilities.
Analytics on the recorder
AcuSense face recognition, perimeter protection and video structuralization run on the NVR, adding intelligence across a large, mixed camera fleet.
Honest bandwidth figures
Incoming bandwidth is 1280 Mbps, dropping to 640 Mbps in RAID mode, so you can size a 128-camera load without surprises.
05Where it fits
Right at home in these scenarios
Airports and transport
Continuous, redundant recording across terminals, aprons and platforms with watch-list face alerts.
Hospitals and healthcare
Protect entries, wards, car parks and pharmacies with high-uptime storage and rapid incident search.
Smart-city projects
Aggregate street, junction and public-space cameras with perimeter analytics and large face libraries.
Utilities and data centres
RAID plus dual power keep footage intact on power stations, substations and high-security facilities.
06Setup
Installation & setup
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In the box
DS-96128NXI-S24R recorder, power cables, mouse and rack-mount hardware. Hard drives are not included.
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Storage and RAID
Fit up to twenty-four surveillance or enterprise drives (up to 20TB each), then configure RAID 0/1/5/6/10 or N+M hot spare. Plan camera bitrates around the RAID-mode bandwidth.
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Redundant power
Connect both power supplies to separate circuits where possible, so the recorder stays up if one source is lost.
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Powering cameras
No built-in PoE is provided; power cameras from separate switches and add them over the four 2.5GbE ports. Install in a 3U rack with strong airflow.
08Questions
Frequently asked about the DS-96128NXI-S24R
Q.01
Does the DS-96128NXI-S24R include hard drives?
Q.02
Does it have built-in PoE?
Q.03
How is it different from the S16R?
Q.04
How many cameras does it support?
Q.05
What analytics run on the NVR?
Q.06
Why list two bandwidth figures?
Q.07
Which output gives 8K?
Q.08
What happens if a power supply fails?
Buying from Smarket
Is your Hikvision, Dahua, HiLook and TP-Link VIGI stock genuine Australian stock?
Yes, 100%. Every Hikvision, Dahua, HiLook and TP-Link VIGI product we sell is a genuine Australian-market model sourced through Australian supply chains — never grey imports. That means factory-sealed units, Australian-region firmware that works with the official apps out of the box, and a full 3-year local warranty.
How long does delivery take?
Metro delivery usually takes 2–4 business days after dispatch, and regional areas may take longer. You'll receive a tracking number by email as soon as your order leaves the warehouse.
How much is shipping?
Standard shipping is free on all orders over $300 AUD, Australia-wide. Orders under $300 ship at a flat rate of $25, calculated at checkout. Tracking is included on every order.
What warranty do you offer?
All cameras, NVRs and DVRs come with a 3-year back-to-base manufacturer warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Hard drives and accessories are covered as set out in our Warranty Policy.
What is your return policy?
You have 30 days from the day you receive your order to request a change-of-mind return. Items must be unopened, factory-sealed and in resalable condition. A 15% restocking fee applies and return postage is at your cost. Faulty or incorrectly supplied items are different: we cover the return shipping and refund or replace at no charge. Read the full Return & Refund Policy.
Do you offer installation?
We can connect you with licensed installers in Sydney and Melbourne. Installation typically starts from around $200 per camera depending on cable runs and site conditions. Email sales@smarket.com.au with your address and camera count for a quote.
10Bundles
Recommended packages
Build the storage array
Populate the 24 bays with drives such as a 10TB drive, 8TB drive or 6TB drive to reach your retention target.
Power your cameras
With no built-in PoE, power the camera fleet from switches such as the Dahua 18-port managed PoE switch.
Fewer bays needed?
If 480TB is more than you need, the DS-96128NXI-S16R runs the same platform with 16 bays.
Cameras
Pair with Hikvision AcuSense, ANPR and people-counting cameras to drive the on-board analytics.
