Hikvision 8-Channel AcuSeek NVR with 96 Mbps Bandwidth, 4K HDMI & 2 SATA Bays

Description

The Hikvision DS-7608NXI-I2/VPro is a professional 8-channel IP Network Video Recorder from Hikvision’s VPro Series, equipped with advanced AcuSeek and AcuSearch capabilities. Designed for modern surveillance systems, it combines high-performance recording and decoding with AI-powered video analysis, intelligent search and advanced target recognition.

With support for up to 8 IP camera inputs, 96 Mbps incoming bandwidth, 256 Mbps outgoing bandwidth, and up to 32-channel 1080p decoding, the DS-7608NXI-I2/VPro provides a powerful recording platform for residential, commercial and professional security installations.

AcuSeek & AcuSearch AI

The NVR features Hikvision’s advanced AcuSeek and AcuSearch technologies, utilizing Guanlan Large-Scale AI Models to help users locate and review relevant video more efficiently.

When connected to compatible Hikvision cameras with AcuSense/AcuSearch functionality enabled, the NVR can support AcuSearch across all channels and model up to 300,000 targets per day.

AcuSeek is also supported across all compatible channels and can model up to 300,000 targets per day, helping security operators search surveillance footage using intelligent target information.

The system supports resolutions up to 8MP for AcuSeek and AcuSearch.

Advanced AI Video Analytics

The DS-7608NXI-I2/VPro provides multiple intelligent analytics functions through both the NVR and connected cameras.

Supported capabilities include:

• Facial recognition
• Face picture comparison
• Face capture
• Perimeter protection
• Motion Detection 2.0
• AcuSearch
• AcuSeek
• Video structuralization
• ANPR
• People counting
• Heat map data
• Intelligent target search

The NVR incorporates two AI engines: one dedicated to face picture and AcuSearch functions and another dedicated to AcuSeek processing.

Facial Recognition & Face Database

The NVR supports up to 16 face picture libraries, with a total capacity of up to 50,000 face pictures.

Face picture comparison is supported on up to 8 channels. Face detection and analytics include face picture comparison, human face capture and face picture search.

Face capture performance supports:

• 4-channel 2MP cameras
• 2-channel 4MP cameras
• 1-channel 8MP camera

The supported face image size is up to 512 KB per picture, with total face picture library capacity up to 1 GB.

Perimeter Protection

Perimeter protection can be performed by the NVR on up to 4 channels at 2MP, using H.264/H.265 video analysis.

When supported by compatible cameras, perimeter protection can also be performed across all channels.

Motion Detection 2.0

Motion Detection 2.0 is supported across all channels for compatible Hikvision cameras, providing intelligent motion analysis for more effective surveillance monitoring.

ANPR & Vehicle Recognition

The DS-7608NXI-I2/VPro supports ANPR through compatible cameras.

Vehicle recognition can provide attributes including:

• License plate number
• License plate colour
• License plate type
• Vehicle brand
• Vehicle colour
• Vehicle type

ANPR functionality is dependent on compatible cameras, supported regions and configuration.

High-Performance Video Recording

The NVR supports up to 8 IP video inputs and an incoming bandwidth of 96 Mbps.

Supported recording resolutions range from QCIF and CIF through 1080p, 4MP, 5MP, 6MP, 8MP, 12MP, 16MP, 24MP and up to 32MP, subject to channel and decoding limitations.

Supported video compression formats include:

• H.265+
• H.265
• H.264+
• H.264

Dual-stream recording is supported, with recording modes for video or video and audio.

Powerful Decoding Capability

The DS-7608NXI-I2/VPro can decode up to 32 channels of 1080p video at 30 fps when NVR AI is disabled.

With NVR AI enabled, decoding performance supports up to 20 channels at 1080p/30 fps.

Maximum decoding combinations include:

• 1 × 32MP @ 30 fps
• 1 × 24MP @ 30 fps
• 2 × 16MP @ 30 fps
• 3 × 12MP @ 30 fps
• 5 × 8MP @ 30 fps
• 6 × 6MP @ 30 fps
• 8 × 5MP @ 30 fps

When NVR AI is disabled, the NVR can decode up to:

• 2 × 32MP @ 30 fps
• 2 × 24MP @ 30 fps
• 4 × 16MP @ 30 fps
• 5 × 12MP @ 30 fps
• 8 × 8MP @ 30 fps

4K HDMI Output

The recorder features an HDMI output supporting up to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 Hz.

It also supports:

• 2560 × 1440 @ 60 Hz
• 1920 × 1080 @ 60 Hz
• 1280 × 720 @ 60 Hz

The HDMI and VGA outputs support independent video output modes, allowing flexible display configurations.

Dual SATA Storage

The DS-7608NXI-I2/VPro features two SATA interfaces, supporting up to 20 TB per hard drive.

With two compatible HDDs installed, the recorder can support up to 40 TB of total raw storage capacity, subject to compatible drive availability, configuration and firmware limitations.

Hard drives are not included unless specifically supplied as part of the purchased configuration.

Dual Gigabit Network Interfaces

Two RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces provide flexible network connectivity.

The NVR supports:

• 10/100/1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet
• TCP/IP
• DHCP
• IPv4 / IPv6
• DNS
• NTP
• RTSP
• SMTP
• SNMP
• NFS
• iSCSI
• ISUP
• UPnP
• HTTP / HTTPS
• ONVIF
• OTAP

Remote connections are supported for up to 128 users/connections.

ONVIF & Integration

The DS-7608NXI-I2/VPro supports ONVIF and Hikvision integration protocols, making it suitable for integration with compatible network cameras and surveillance devices.

Supported interfaces include:

• ONVIF Profile S/G
• SDK
• ISAPI
• ONVIF camera access
• RTSP

Alarm & Peripheral Connections

The NVR provides:

• 4 alarm inputs
• 1 alarm output
• 1 × front USB 2.0
• 1 × rear USB 3.0
• 1 × RCA audio output
• 1 × RCA two-way audio connection

These interfaces allow connection of compatible alarm devices, USB peripherals and audio equipment.

Cybersecurity

The DS-7608NXI-I2/VPro incorporates multiple security mechanisms designed to protect the recorder, network communication and surveillance data.

Security features include:

• Secure Boot
• Secure Component Verification (SVC)
• Signed firmware
• Password protection
• IP & MAC address filtering
• HTTPS encryption
• AES-128 live view and playback stream encryption
• IEEE 802.1X EAP-TLS network access control
• Digest authentication
• User access logs
• Centralized certificate management
• Brute-force delay protection
• EN 303645 support

Compact 1U Design

The NVR uses a compact 1U chassis, making it suitable for professional surveillance installations where rack or equipment cabinet space is important.

The chassis measures 384 × 371 × 52 mm and weighs up to 4 kg without HDDs.

It operates from a 12 VDC, 5 A / 60 W power supply and has a maximum power consumption of approximately 50 W without installed hard drives.

Key Features

• 8-channel IP NVR
• Hikvision VPro Series
• AcuSeek intelligent search
• AcuSearch intelligent search
• Guanlan Large-Scale AI Models
• Up to 8-channel AcuSeek/AcuSearch
• Up to 8-channel face picture comparison
• Up to 16 face picture libraries
• Up to 50,000 face pictures
• Facial recognition
• Perimeter protection
• Motion Detection 2.0
• ANPR support through compatible cameras
• People counting
• Video structuralization
• Up to 8 IP camera inputs
• 96 Mbps incoming bandwidth
• 256 Mbps outgoing bandwidth
• Up to 32-channel 1080p decoding
• 4K HDMI output
• Dual Gigabit network ports
• 2 × SATA interfaces
• Up to 20 TB per HDD
• H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264
• 4 alarm inputs / 1 alarm output
• USB 2.0 + USB 3.0
• 1U chassis
• Advanced cybersecurity features

Product performance depends on connected cameras, firmware, configuration, network conditions, storage devices and other environmental or system factors.