DS-7608NXI-K2/8P 8-Channel AcuSense PoE NVR with Dual-Bay Storage
A practical fit for smaller commercial systems that need direct PoE connections, smarter event review, and flexible recording storage
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The DS-7608NXI-K2/8P is designed for small to midsize commercial surveillance systems that need direct PoE camera connections, intelligent event review, and centralized recording.
Eight built-in PoE ports help simplify camera power and network connections, while dual-drive storage gives installers more flexibility when planning recording retention and future storage expansion.
Installation and Intelligent Management Benefits
- Direct PoE Connections – Eight built-in PoE ports help reduce separate camera power and switching hardware.
- Focused Event Review – Human and vehicle analysis helps operators narrow down more relevant motion activity.
- Flexible Storage – Two internal drive bays provide room for retention planning and future expansion.
- Centralized Management – Keeps recording, playback, and camera management in one platform.
Recommended Applications
- Retail Stores
- Restaurants
- Commercial Offices
- Medical Offices
- Small Warehouses
- Schools
- Professional Service Locations
| Video Input | |
|---|---|
| IP Camera Inputs | Up to 8 channels |
| Incoming Bandwidth | Up to 80 Mbps |
| Outgoing Bandwidth | Up to 160 Mbps |
| Video & Recording | |
|---|---|
| Maximum Recording Resolution | Up to 12 MP |
| Recording Resolution | 12 MP / 8 MP / 6 MP / 5 MP / 4 MP / 3 MP / 1080p / UXGA / 720p / VGA / 4CIF / DCIF / 2CIF / CIF / QCIF |
| Video Compression | H.265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264 |
| Intelligent Analytics | |
|---|---|
| Motion Detection 2.0 | Supported on all channels with human and vehicle classification |
| Facial Recognition | 1-channel video stream analysis or up to 4-channel face picture comparison |
| Smart Search & Playback | Supported |
| Decoding & Playback | |
|---|---|
| Decoding Capacity — AI Off | 2 × 12 MP, 3 × 8 MP, 6 × 4 MP, or 12 × 1080p at 30 fps |
| Decoding Capacity — AI On | 1 × 12 MP, 2 × 8 MP, 4 × 4 MP, or 8 × 1080p at 30 fps |
| Synchronized Playback | Up to 8 channels |
| Video Output | |
|---|---|
| HDMI Output | 1 × HDMI |
| Maximum HDMI Resolution | Up to 4K, 3840 × 2160 at 30 Hz |
| VGA Output | 1 × VGA, up to 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz |
| Video Output Mode | Independent HDMI and VGA outputs |
| Storage | |
|---|---|
| Internal Storage | 2 × SATA interfaces |
| Maximum HDD Capacity | Up to 10 TB per HDD |
| PoE | |
|---|---|
| PoE Ports | 8 × RJ45 10/100 Mbps PoE ports |
| PoE Standards | IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at |
| Total PoE Power Budget | Up to 80 W |
| Network | |
|---|---|
| Network Interface | 1 × RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface |
| Remote Connections | Up to 128 |
| API | ONVIF Profile S/G, SDK, ISAPI |
| Audio | |
|---|---|
| Audio Output | 1 × RCA |
| Two-Way Audio | 1 × RCA interface using the audio input |
| Alarm & USB | |
|---|---|
| Alarm Input | 4 channels |
| Alarm Output | 1 channel |
| USB Interface | Front: 1 × USB 2.0; Rear: 1 × USB 2.0 |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 48 VDC, 2.5 A |
| Power Consumption | ≤ 15 W without HDD and with PoE off |
| Physical & Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Chassis | 1U |
| Dimensions | 385 × 315 × 52 mm (15.2 × 12.4 × 2.0 in) |
| Weight | ≤ 3 kg (6.6 lb) without HDD |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to 55°C (14°F to 131°F) |
| Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% |
Find answers to common questions about camera compatibility, channel capacity, PoE connectivity, recording, storage, remote viewing, and system installation.
What commercial projects is the DS-7608NXI-K2/8P suitable for?
The DS-7608NXI-K2/8P is a practical option for smaller commercial surveillance systems requiring up to eight IP cameras. Typical applications include retail stores, restaurants, offices, clinics, small warehouses, and other locations that benefit from centralized recording and direct PoE camera connections.
Is the DS-7608NXI-K2/8P suitable for retail stores?
Its eight-camera capacity can support entrances, checkout areas, stockrooms, offices, and selected exterior locations. Built-in PoE also helps keep smaller retail installations organized by allowing compatible cameras to connect directly to the recorder.
Can this NVR be used in restaurants or small offices?
Yes. Compatible cameras can be positioned around entrances, customer areas, corridors, offices, storage rooms, and other selected locations. The final camera layout and recording retention should be planned around the site's actual coverage requirements.
Can the DS-7608NXI-K2/8P replace an existing commercial recorder?
It can be considered for compatible replacement or upgrade projects where direct PoE connections, intelligent event review, or dual-drive storage are needed. Installers should verify camera compatibility, firmware, network settings, storage requirements, and PoE power before replacement.
How does Motion Detection 2.0 help with event review?
Motion Detection 2.0 supports human and vehicle classification across the recorder's channels, helping operators focus on more relevant motion events. This can make routine event searches more efficient than reviewing every general motion trigger.
Does the DS-7608NXI-K2/8P support facial recognition?
The recorder supports facial recognition under supported configurations, including one-channel video stream analysis or up to four-channel face picture comparison. Intelligent functions can have simultaneous-use limitations depending on how the recorder is configured.
Does this NVR support 4K monitor output?
Yes. The HDMI interface supports local display resolutions up to 3840 × 2160 at 30 Hz. This display specification is separate from the recorder's maximum 12MP recording and decoding capabilities.
How much storage can be installed in the DS-7608NXI-K2/8P?
The base version provides two internal SATA interfaces and supports hard drives up to 10TB per bay. Actual recording retention depends on camera count, resolution, bitrate, frame rate, compression, scene activity, and recording schedule.
What should installers consider when using all eight PoE ports?
The eight built-in PoE ports share a total power budget of up to 80W. Installers should calculate the power requirement of every connected camera and make sure the combined load remains within the recorder's supported PoE budget.
What are the core specifications of the DS-7608NXI-K2/8P?
The recorder supports up to eight IP cameras, includes eight built-in PoE ports, provides up to 80 Mbps incoming bandwidth, records resolutions up to 12MP, includes two SATA bays, and supports up to eight-channel synchronized playback.