Dahua NVR DHI-NVR2108-4KS3 8 channels 1U SMD PLus 4K 12 MP 1xSATA 20 TB

Dahua DHI-NVR2108-4KS3 8CH Smart 1U 1HDD Lite Network Video Recorder

The Dahua DHI-NVR2108-4KS3 Network Video Recorder is part of the NVR2000-4KS3 Lite series and supports recording of up to 8 IP channels with a maximum resolution of up to 12 MP. The device offers SMD PLus functions implemented by the DVR and camera and can act as edge, central or backup storage according to the manufacturer's documentation.

• Supports up to 8 IP channels
• Maximum resolution of cameras up to 12 MP
• Maximum decoding performance: 6 × 1080p@30 fps (AI disabled)
• Maximum bit rate: 80 Mbps (input), 80 Mbps (recording), 60 Mbps (output)
• 1 SATA drive bay for up to 20 TB (depending on ambient temperature)
• AI functions: SMD PLus by DVR (4 channels) and SMD/circuit protection by camera

Series overview and AI functions

The DHI-NVR2108-4KS3 model of the NVR2000-4KS3 Lite Series is designed for applications requiring highly detailed 4K video and can operate as edge, central or backup storage with intuitive shortcut menus for remote management and control, according to the manufacturer's documentation. The DVR supports Smart Motion Detection (SMD) PLus technology, which uses intelligent algorithms to classify objects that trigger motion detection, filter out alarms caused by irrelevant objects and reduce false alarms caused by foliage, rain or changes in lighting, and supports perimeter security functions implemented by compatible cameras.

Audio-video, network and recording functions

The device offers 8 channels of IP video access, supports resolutions up to 12 MP, and decodes in Smart H.265+, H.265, Smart H.264+, H.264 and MJPEG formats, according to the manufacturer's documentation. The DVR provides HDMI and VGA outputs with support for resolutions up to 3840 × 2160 on HDMI and up to 1920 × 1080 on VGA, 1/4/8/9 multiscreen display modes, interoperability with third-party cameras via ONVIF, as well as general, motion detection, smart and alarm recording modes, playback of up to 8 channels simultaneously, and backup to USB devices and over the network.

Interfaces, power supply and operating conditions

The DHI-NVR2108-4KS3 has 1 RCA input audio interface, 1 RCA output audio interface, 1 SATA port for up to 20TB hard drive (depending on ambient temperature), 2 USB 2.0 ports on the rear, 1 HDMI port, 1 VGA port and 1 RJ-45 10/100 Mbps network port according to the manufacturer's documentation. The DVR is powered by 12 VDC (1.5 A), consumes less than 10 W (without hard disk), has product dimensions of 204.6 mm × 206.4 mm × 45.6 mm, a net weight of 0.45 kg, and can operate at temperatures from -10 °C to +55 °C with 10%-93% humidity (non-condensing).

Technical data source:manufacturer's documentation DAHUA datasheet of model DHI-NVR2108-4KS3 Dokumentacja producenta

FAQ - frequently asked questions

• How many IP channels does the DHI-NVR2108-4KS3 DVR support?
  The DVR supports 8 IP channels.
• What is the maximum resolution of supported IP cameras?
  The resolution of cameras up to 12 MP is supported.
• What video compression formats are supported?
  Smart H.265+, H.265, Smart H.264+, H.264 and MJPEG are supported.
• What is the maximum network bit rate of the DVR?
  The maximum bit rate is 80 Mbps for incoming stream, 80 Mbps for recording and 60 Mbps for outgoing stream.
• What are the decoding capabilities in AI disabled mode?
  In AI disabled mode, the DVR supports 1 channel of 12 MP@30 fps, 1 channel of 8 MP@30 fps, 2 channels of 6 MP@30 fps, 2 channels of 5 MP@30 fps, 3 channels of 4 MP@30 fps or 6 channels of 1080p@30 fps.
• What are the decoding capabilities in AI enabled mode?
  In AI enabled mode, decoding of 1 channel of 8 MP@30 fps, 1 channel of 6 MP@30 fps, 1 channel of 5 MP@30 fps, 2 channels of 4 MP@30 fps or 4 channels of 1080p@30 fps is supported.
• How many hard drives can be installed in the DVR and with what maximum capacity?
  The DVR has 1 SATA port, and each drive can have up to 20 TB of capacity, with the value depending on the ambient temperature.
• What video display interfaces are available?
  1 HDMI and 1 VGA outputs are available.
• What resolutions are supported on the HDMI output?
  The HDMI output supports resolutions of 3840 × 2160, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 1024 and 1280 × 720.
• What resolutions are supported on the VGA output?
  The VGA output supports 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 1024, and 1280 × 720 resolutions.
• Does the DVR support SMD PLus function?
  Yes, the DVR supports SMD PLus both through the DVR (4 channels) and through the camera on all channels according to the manufacturer's documentation.
• What perimeter protection functions are available?
  The perimeter protection implemented by the camera automatically filters out false alarms caused by animals, rustling leaves, strong light and other factors, allowing secondary recognition of targets.
• What recording modes are available?
  The available modes are general, motion detection, smart and alarm recording.
• How many channels can be played back simultaneously?
  Up to 8 channels can be played back simultaneously.
• What playback modes are available?
  The modes available are instant pLayback, general pLayback, event pLayback, tag pLayback and smart pLayback.
• What backup methods are supported?
  Backups can be made to USB devices and over the network.
• What audio interfaces are available?
  1 RCA audio input and 1 RCA audio output are available.
• What are the power requirements for the DVR?
  The DVR requires a power supply of 12 VDC, 1.5 A, and the power consumption is less than 10 W without a hard drive installed.
• In what temperature range can the DVR operate?
  The operating temperature range is -10 °C to +55 °C.
• What web browsers are supported?
  Supported browsers include Chrome, IE, Safari, Edge and Firefox.

The DHI-NVR2108-4KS3 network DVR is designed for use in facilities such as villas, stores and other small and medium-sized installations that require detailed monitoring according to the manufacturer's documentation. The device combines high-resolution support, AI SMD PLus functions and flexible recording and playback modes for easy system setup and management, according to the manufacturer's documentation.