Dahua DHI-NVR4232-4KS3 – 32-Channel Lite NVR with 2 HDD Bays, 4K HDMI Output, SMD Plus, 160Mbps Bandwidth & 12MP Camera Support
Overview:
The Dahua DHI-NVR4232-4KS3 is a 32-channel Lite Series network video recorder designed for cost-effective IP surveillance systems. It supports up to 12MP IP cameras, 4K HDMI output, 2 SATA HDD bays, Smart H.265+ compression, SMD Plus by recorder, and AI functions by camera such as face detection, perimeter protection, people counting, stereo analysis, and heat map.
Key Features:
• 32-channel IP camera access
• Supports up to 12MP IP camera resolution
• Smart H.265+ / H.265 / Smart H.264+ / H.264 compression
• Max decoding capability up to 8 × 1080p @ 30fps or 2 × 8MP @ 30fps
• 160Mbps incoming bandwidth when AI is disabled
• 2 SATA HDD bays, up to 20TB per HDD
• AI by recorder supports 2-channel SMD Plus
• AI by camera supports face detection, face recognition, perimeter protection, SMD, people counting, stereo analysis and heat map
• 1 HDMI and 1 VGA output
• HDMI output up to 3840 × 2160
• Up to 16-channel playback
• ONVIF support for third-party camera integration
• 4 alarm inputs and 2 alarm outputs
• 1 Gigabit RJ-45 network port
Technical Specifications:
• Recorder Type: Lite Network Video Recorder
• Access Channels: 32
• Operating System: Embedded Linux
• Operating Interface: Web / Local GUI
• Network Bandwidth: 160Mbps incoming / 128Mbps recording / 60Mbps outgoing with AI disabled
• AI Enabled Bandwidth: 80Mbps incoming / 80Mbps recording / 60Mbps outgoing
• Max Camera Resolution: 12MP
• Decoding Capability: Up to 8 × 1080p @ 30fps
• Video Output: 1 HDMI, 1 VGA
• HDMI Resolution: Up to 3840 × 2160
• Video Compression: Smart H.265+, H.265, Smart H.264+, H.264
• Audio Compression: G.711a, G.711u, PCM, G.726
• Multi-channel Playback: Up to 16 channels
• Storage Interface: 2 SATA ports
• HDD Capacity: Up to 20TB per HDD
• Network Port: 1 × RJ-45 10/100/1000Mbps
• USB Ports: 2 × USB 2.0
• Alarm Input: 4 channels
• Alarm Output: 2 channels
• Audio Input: 1-channel RCA
• Audio Output: 1-channel RCA
• Power Supply: 12V DC, 4A
• Power Consumption: <10W without HDD
• Operating Temperature: -10°C to +55°C
• Dimensions: 375 × 282.9 × 53mm
• Net Weight: 1.49kg
Applications:
• Medium CCTV systems
• Offices and commercial buildings
• Retail stores
• Warehouses
• Schools and small institutions
• Compounds and residential buildings
• Projects requiring smart motion detection
• Central or backup IP camera recording
Connect Gates Recommendation:
Recommended for medium-size CCTV projects that need a reliable 32-channel Dahua NVR with 2 HDD bays, 4K HDMI output, smart recording features, and support for up to 12MP cameras. It is a practical choice for projects that need strong performance with controlled cost.