Hikvision DS-7608NI-K2/8P – 8-Channel PoE NVR with H.265+, Independent 4K HDMI/VGA Output, 8 PoE Ports, 80Mbps Incoming Bandwidth, 2 SATA Bays & 20TB Total HDD Support
Overview:
• The Hikvision DS-7608NI-K2/8P is an 8-channel PoE Network Video Recorder designed for professional IP surveillance systems that require direct camera connection, stronger storage capacity, independent display outputs, and reliable recording performance.
• It supports up to 8 IP camera inputs with up to 80Mbps incoming bandwidth and up to 160Mbps outgoing bandwidth.
• The NVR includes 8 independent PoE network interfaces, allowing IP cameras to be connected and powered directly from the recorder without using a separate PoE switch.
• It supports H.265+, H.265, H.264+, and H.264 video formats, helping reduce storage usage while maintaining efficient recording performance.
• HDMI output supports up to 4K resolution, while HDMI and VGA interfaces support independent video output for flexible monitoring setups.
• It includes 2 SATA interfaces, each supporting up to 10TB HDD capacity, giving the system up to 20TB total storage capacity.
• The device supports 8-channel synchronous playback, multiple VCA events, configurable smart camera functions such as motion detection, line crossing, intrusion detection, and ANPR, plus Hik-Connect for easy remote management.
Key Features:
• 8-Channel IP Camera Input: Supports up to 8 IP cameras.
• Built-in 8 PoE Ports: Plug-and-play camera connection through 8 independent PoE network interfaces.
• H.265+ Compression: Reduces storage space by up to 75%.
• 80Mbps Incoming Bandwidth: Suitable for stable recording of 8-camera IP surveillance systems.
• 160Mbps Outgoing Bandwidth: Provides stronger remote and local streaming performance.
• Independent HDMI/VGA Output: HDMI and VGA can work as independent video outputs.
• 4K HDMI Output: HDMI output supports up to 4K 3840 × 2160 @ 30Hz.
• Recording up to 8MP: Supports recording resolutions up to 8MP.
• High Decoding Capacity: Supports up to 2-ch @ 8MP, 4-ch @ 4MP, or 8-ch @ 1080p decoding.
• 8-Channel Playback: Supports 8-channel synchronous playback.
• 2 SATA Interfaces: Supports up to 10TB per HDD, with up to 20TB total storage capacity.
• PoE Power Budget: Supports up to 80W PoE power budget.
• Gigabit Network Interface: Includes 1 RJ45 10/100/1000Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface.
• Secure Stream Transmission: Supports stream over TLS encryption technology.
• Smart Functions: Supports multiple VCA events and special camera smart functions including motion, line crossing, intrusion, and ANPR.
• Audio Support: Includes audio input, audio output, and two-way audio via RCA interface.
• Alarm I/O: Includes 4 alarm inputs and 1 alarm output.
• Hik-Connect Support: Enables easy remote access and network management.
• Professional Installation: Suitable for rack-mounted CCTV control rooms with optional mounting ears.
Technical Specifications:
• Brand: Hikvision
• Model: DS-7608NI-K2/8P
• Available Model: DS-7608NI-K2/8P
• Product Type: 8-Channel PoE Network Video Recorder
• IP Video Input: 8 channels
• Incoming Bandwidth: 80Mbps
• Outgoing Bandwidth: 160Mbps
• Video Compression: H.265, H.265+, H.264, H.264+
• HDMI Output: 4K 3840 × 2160 @ 30Hz, 2K 2560 × 1440 @ 60Hz, 1920 × 1080 @ 60Hz, 1600 × 1200 @ 60Hz, 1280 × 1024 @ 60Hz, 1280 × 720 @ 60Hz
• VGA Output: 1920 × 1080 @ 60Hz, 1280 × 1024 @ 60Hz, 1280 × 720 @ 60Hz
• Video Output Mode: HDMI/VGA independent output
• Audio Input: 1 channel RCA
• Audio Output: 1 channel RCA
• Two-Way Audio: 1 channel RCA using the audio input
• Decoding Format: H.265, H.265+, H.264, H.264+
• Recording Resolution: 8MP / 6MP / 5MP / 4MP / 3MP / 1080p / UXGA / 720p / VGA / 4CIF / DCIF / 2CIF / CIF / QCIF
• Synchronous Playback: 8 channels
• Decoding Capability: 2-ch @ 8MP 30fps / 4-ch @ 4MP 30fps / 8-ch @ 1080p 30fps
• Stream Type: Video, Video & Audio
• Audio Compression: G.711ulaw, G.711alaw, G.722, G.726
• Remote Connection: 128 channels
• Network Protocols: TCP/IP, DHCP, IPv4, IPv6, DNS, DDNS, NTP, RTSP, SADP, SMTP, SNMP, NFS, iSCSI, ISUP, UPnP, HTTP, HTTPS
• Network Interface: 1 × RJ45 10/100/1000Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface
• PoE Interface: 8 × RJ45 10/100Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interfaces
• PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3af/at
• PoE Power Budget: ≤80W
• SATA Interface: 2 SATA interfaces
• HDD Capacity: Up to 10TB per HDD
• Total HDD Capacity: Up to 20TB using 2 HDDs
• USB Interface: Front panel: 1 × USB 2.0 / Rear panel: 1 × USB 2.0
• Alarm In/Out: 4 inputs / 1 output
• Power Supply: 48VDC, 2.5A
• Power Consumption: ≤15W without HDD and PoE off
• Working Temperature: -10°C to 55°C
• Working Humidity: 10% to 90%
• Dimensions: 380 × 317 × 51.5mm
• Weight: ≤3kg without HDD
• Certification: FCC Part 15 Subpart B, ANSI C63.4-2014, CE EN 55032:2015, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 50130-4, EN 55035:2017
• Physical Interfaces: PoE network interfaces, LAN network interface, Audio Out, Audio In, HDMI interface, Alarm In/Alarm Out, VGA interface, USB interface, 48VDC power supply, GND, Power switch
Applications:
• 8-camera IP CCTV systems
• Shops and retail branches
• Offices and clinics
• Villas and residential buildings
• Warehouses and storage areas
• Commercial surveillance projects requiring direct PoE camera connection
• Sites requiring independent HDMI and VGA display outputs
• Sites requiring longer recording duration up to 20TB storage
• Systems requiring alarm input/output integration
• Projects requiring ANPR support through compatible cameras
• Rack-mounted CCTV control rooms
• Installations without a separate PoE switch
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Recommended for 8-channel Hikvision IP surveillance projects where the customer needs built-in PoE ports, stronger storage capacity, alarm I/O, Gigabit LAN, and independent HDMI/VGA display output.
• Suitable when the customer needs up to 20TB total HDD capacity for longer recording duration.
• Compared with DS-7608NI-K1/8P, this model is stronger in storage capacity, outgoing bandwidth, independent display output, remote connection capacity, and built-in alarm I/O.
• Compared with DS-7608NI-Q2/8P, this model offers higher total HDD capacity, stronger outgoing bandwidth, independent display output, and alarm input/output support.