About the Hikvision DS-7608NI-M2/8P
The Hikvision DS-7608NI-M2/8P is an 8-channel 1U Network Video Recorder (NVR) with 8 built-in PoE ports, delivering cutting-edge 8K output capability and support for ultra-high resolution IP camera inputs up to 32 megapixels. Designed for professional security installations where performance, flexibility, and future-readiness are essential, this NVR sits within Hikvision's Ultra Series and represents one of the most capable 8-channel recorders in its class.
At the heart of the DS-7608NI-M2/8P is its support for 8K HDMI output (7680 × 4320 at 30Hz), making it one of the few NVRs in its category capable of driving next-generation 8K display technology. It also supports 4K output at up to 60Hz, 2K at 60Hz, and 1080p at 60Hz, with independent HDMI and VGA outputs allowing simultaneous display across two monitors. This flexibility makes it ideal for control rooms, retail back-of-house environments, and any installation where operators require high-quality live view on multiple screens.
The NVR accepts up to 8 IP camera channels with an incoming bandwidth of 128 Mbps and an outgoing bandwidth of 256 Mbps. In standard mode it supports camera resolutions up to 8 MP, but when ultra HD resolution mode is enabled, the DS-7608NI-M2/8P can accept up to 8 channels of 32 MP or 24 MP IP video input, future-proofing the installation for the very highest resolution cameras available. Recording resolutions supported span from QCIF all the way up to 32 MP, covering every camera type likely to be encountered on a modern IP network.
Decoding capability is equally impressive, with the unit able to handle 2-ch at 32 MP (30fps) combined with 2-ch at 8 MP (30fps), or up to 10-ch at 8 MP (30fps), 20-ch at 4 MP (30fps), or 40-ch at 1080p (30fps). Synchronous playback of all 8 channels simultaneously is supported, enabling operators to efficiently review multi-camera footage in investigations or routine monitoring. Dual-stream recording is also supported, allowing both a high-resolution main stream and a lower-bandwidth sub-stream to be recorded concurrently.
The 8 built-in PoE ports (IEEE 802.3 af/at, total budget ≤ 120 W) allow cameras to be connected and powered over a single Ethernet cable without the need for additional PoE switches, simplifying installation considerably. Each PoE port operates at 10/100 Mbps, and the NVR also provides a dedicated 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit network interface for connectivity to the broader network or the internet.
Storage is provided via 2 SATA interfaces, each supporting hard drives up to 16TB, meaning the unit can house up to 32TB of internal storage across two drives. A CVBS output is also provided for legacy analogue monitor connectivity. For additional connectivity, there are 4 alarm inputs and 1 alarm output, plus USB interfaces on both the front panel (USB 2.0) and rear panel (USB 3.0) for local backup and peripheral connection.
Audio support includes two-way audio via a 1-ch RCA input (2.0 Vp-p, 1 KΩ) and a 1-ch RCA output (Linear, 1 KΩ), with audio compression formats including G.711ulaw, G.711alaw, G.722, G.726, AAC, and MP2L2. Up to 8 IP speakers can also be connected, enabling audio broadcast across the system.
Network functionality is comprehensive, with support for TCP/IP, DHCP, IPv4, IPv6, DNS, DDNS, NTP, RTSP, SADP, SMTP, SNMP, NFS, iSCSI, ISUP, UPnP, HTTP, HTTPS, ONVIF (Version 2.2), and OTAP. Camera access protocols include ONVIF Version 2.5 and RTSP, ensuring broad compatibility with third-party IP cameras. Up to 128 remote connections are supported simultaneously.
The DS-7608NI-M2/8P features a compact 1U rackmount form factor measuring 385 × 315 × 52 mm and weighing under 3 kg without a hard drive, making it easy to install in standard 19" racks. Power consumption is impressively low at ≤ 15 W (without HDD and PoE off), and the unit operates from a universal 100–240 VAC supply. The operating temperature range is -10°C to 55°C.
Whether deployed as the central recording hub for a small business IP camera system or as part of a larger multi-recorder installation, the Hikvision DS-7608NI-M2/8P delivers enterprise-grade performance, 8K display capability, and the reliability that Hikvision's Ultra Series is renowned for.
