The DS-9664NI-M8 is a 64-channel M-Series 8K network video recorder designed for large commercial surveillance systems that require high camera capacity, substantial recording bandwidth, high-resolution video output, and scalable multi-drive storage.
The recorder supports up to 64 IP camera inputs with incoming bandwidth up to 400 Mbps. Its high-capacity architecture supports centralized recording and management for large warehouses, industrial facilities, campuses, transportation sites, commercial properties, and multi-building surveillance systems.
HDMI and VGA display interfaces support flexible control-room configurations, while the primary HDMI output provides resolutions up to 8K. High decoding capacity supports multi-camera live viewing and playback across compatible high-resolution camera configurations.
The DS-9664NI-M8 includes eight hot-swappable SATA interfaces and supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10. H.265+ compression, up to 16-channel synchronized playback, dual Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, Audio I/O, alarm interfaces, and eSATA connectivity support professional surveillance recording and system management.
Enterprise Recording and Storage Benefits
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64-Channel IP Camera Support – Connects and manages up to 64 compatible network cameras from one centralized recorder.
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High Recording Bandwidth – Supports up to 400 Mbps incoming bandwidth for large multi-camera surveillance systems.
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8K Video Output – The primary HDMI interface supports display resolutions up to 7680 × 4320.
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High-Resolution Recording – Supports recording resolutions up to 32MP with compatible network cameras.
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Eight-Bay Storage Design – Eight hot-swappable SATA interfaces support scalable local recording capacity.
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RAID Storage Management – RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10 configurations support flexible storage performance and redundancy planning.
Technical Specifications
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IP Camera Inputs: Up to 64 channels
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Incoming Bandwidth: Up to 400 Mbps
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Outgoing Bandwidth: Up to 400 Mbps
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Maximum Recording Resolution: Up to 32MP
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Video Compression: H.265+, H.265, H.264+, and H.264
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Maximum HDMI Resolution: Up to 8K, 7680 × 4320
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Video Outputs: Two HDMI outputs and two VGA outputs
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Synchronized Playback: Up to 16 channels
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Internal Storage: Eight hot-swappable SATA interfaces
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Maximum HDD Capacity: Up to 16 TB per HDD
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RAID Support: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10
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External Storage: One eSATA interface
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Network Interface: Two RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports
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Audio Interface: One RCA audio input and two RCA audio outputs
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Alarm Interface: 16 alarm inputs and 9 alarm outputs
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USB Interface: Two USB 2.0 ports and one USB 3.0 port
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Serial Interface: One RS-485 interface and one RS-232 interface
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Power Supply: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz
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Chassis: 2U rack-mount design
Recommended Applications
- Large Warehouse and Distribution Centers
- Industrial Manufacturing Facilities
- School and University Campuses
- Healthcare and Medical Campuses
- Government and Municipal Facilities
- Transportation and Logistics Hubs
- Large Retail and Mixed-Use Properties
- Multi-Building Business Campuses
- Commercial Security Control Rooms
- Enterprise Multi-Camera Surveillance Systems
| Video and Audio |
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| IP Video Input | 64-ch |
| Incoming Bandwidth | 400 Mbps |
| Outgoing Bandwidth | 400 Mbps |
| HDMI 1 Output | 8K (7680 × 4320)/30 Hz, 4K (3840 × 2160)/60 Hz, 4K (3840 × 2160)/30 Hz, 2K (2560 × 1440)/60 Hz, 1920 × 1080/60 Hz |
| HDMI 2 Output | 4K (3840 × 2160)/60 Hz, 4K (3840 × 2160)/30 Hz, 2K (2560 × 1440)/60 Hz, 1920 × 1080/60 Hz
Note: When HDMI 1 output resolution is 8K, the maximum HDMI 2 output resolution is 1080p. |
| VGA 1 Output | 1920 × 1080/60 Hz |
| VGA 2 Output | 1920 × 1080/60 Hz |
| Video Output Mode | Main Output:HDMI 1 and VGA 1 provide simultaneous video output
Auxiliary Output:HDMI 2 and VGA 2 provide simultaneous video output |
| CVBS Output | 1-ch, BNC (1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω), Resolution: PAL: 704 × 576, NTSC: 704 × 480 |
| Audio Output | 2-ch, RCA (Linear, 1 KΩ) |
| Two-Way Audio | 1-ch, RCA (2.0 Vp-p, 1 KΩ, using the audio input) |
| Decoding |
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| Decoding Format | H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264 |
| Recording Resolution | 32 MP / 24 MP / 12 MP / 8 MP / 7 MP / 6 MP / 5 MP / 4 MP / 3 MP / 1080p / UXGA / 720p / VGA / 4CIF / DCIF / 2CIF / CIF / QCIF |
| Synchronous Playback | 16-ch |
| Decoding Capability | 2-ch @ 32 MP (30 fps) + 2-ch @ 8 MP (30 fps) / 10-ch @ 8 MP (30 fps) / 20-ch @ 4 MP (30 fps) / 40-ch @ 1080p (30 fps) |
| Audio Compression | G.711ulaw/G.711alaw/G.722/G.726/AAC/MP2L2/PCM |
| Network |
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| 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 Interface | 2, RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface |
| Camera Access Protocol | ONVIF (Version 2.5), RTSP |
| RAID |
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| RAID Type | RAID0, RAID1, RAID5, RAID6, RAID10 |
| Auxiliary Interface |
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| Serial Interface | 1 RS-485 (full-duplex), 1 RS-232 |
| SATA | 8 SATA interfaces supporting hot-plug |
| eSATA | 1 eSATA interface |
| Capacity | Up to 16 TB capacity for each disk |
| Alarm In/Out | 16/9 |
| USB Interface | Front Panel:2 × USB 2.0
Rear Panel:2 × USB 3.0 |
| Ctrl 12V | Controllable 12 VDC, 1 A power output for external alarm device; the power will be turned on when the alarm output is triggered.
Note: The Ctrl 12V power is controlled by alarm output 9. |
| DC 12V | 12 VDC, 1 A power output |
| General |
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| Power Supply | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz |
| Consumption | ≤ 50 W (without HDD) |
| Working Temperature | -10 °C to 55 °C (14 °F to 131 °F) |
| Working Humidity | 10% to 90% |
| Chassis | 2U chassis |
| Dimension (W × D × H) | 445 × 465 × 93 mm (17.5" × 18.3" × 3.7") |
| Weight | ≤ 10 kg (without HDD, 22 lb.) |
| Certification |
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| Obtained Certification | CE, FCC |
| CE | EN 55032:2015, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 50130-4 |
Find answers to common questions about compatibility, installation, infrared night vision, recording storage, and AcuSense human and vehicle classification.
How many cameras can this 64-channel NVR actually handle in real-world setups?
This NVR supports up to 64 IP cameras at the same time. In real installations, that usually means large commercial sites like warehouses, campuses, or multi-building properties. The system is designed to centralize all camera feeds into one recorder, so you don’t need multiple smaller NVRs spread across the site.
Can this NVR handle 8K or high-resolution cameras without lag?
Yes. It supports decoding up to 2-ch@32MP plus multiple lower combinations like 4K and 1080p streams. In practical terms, you can run a mix of ultra-high-resolution cameras and standard cameras at the same time, as long as you stay within the decoding limits and bandwidth capacity.
What is the benefit of 400 Mbps bandwidth on this NVR?
The 400 Mbps incoming and outgoing bandwidth means the system can handle a large amount of high-quality video traffic without choking. For installers, this matters when you’re running many 4K or high-bitrate cameras. It helps prevent dropped frames or lag when multiple users are viewing live video remotely.
Does this NVR support RAID storage and why does it matter?
Yes. It supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, plus N+M hot spare. In real-world use, RAID protects your footage if a hard drive fails. For example, RAID 5 or RAID 6 allows the system to keep running and recover data, which is critical for commercial sites where losing footage is not an option.
How much hard drive storage can this 64-channel NVR support?
This NVR has 8 SATA bays and supports up to 16TB per drive. That gives you a total possible storage of up to 128TB. For large-scale systems recording 24/7 at high resolution, this kind of capacity is what allows longer video retention without constantly overwriting older footage.
Can I view multiple cameras in 8K or dual display setup?
Yes. It includes dual HDMI outputs with support for up to 8K on HDMI 1 and 4K on HDMI 2, plus dual VGA outputs. In practice, this lets you run a main monitoring wall and a secondary viewing station at the same time, which is common in control rooms and security offices.
Does this NVR support third-party ONVIF cameras?
Yes. It supports ONVIF (Version 2.2/2.5) and RTSP, which means it can work with many ONVIF-compatible cameras from different brands. This is useful for integrators who already have mixed camera systems and want to consolidate everything into a single recording platform.
What is advanced streaming technology used for in this NVR?
Advanced streaming helps maintain smoother live view even when network conditions are not ideal. In real use, this means fewer frozen screens or delayed video when you're remotely accessing the system over the internet or dealing with limited bandwidth at a job site.
Can this NVR integrate with specialized cameras like ANPR or people counting cameras?
Yes. It supports specialized camera types such as ANPR (license plate recognition), people counting, and fisheye cameras. This makes it suitable for commercial environments like parking lots, retail stores, and facility entrances where analytics-based monitoring is needed.
What types of installations is a 64-channel 8K NVR best suited for?
This type of NVR is typically used in large commercial or enterprise environments like warehouses, factories, campuses, logistics hubs, and multi-site security centers. It’s built for centralized management of high camera counts, heavy recording loads, and long-term storage requirements in professional surveillance systems.
