Dahua DHI-NVR5864-AI/ANZ-PRO 64CH 2U 4K & H.265 Wizmind Network Video Recorder NVR

Product SKU: DHI-NVR5864-AI/ANZ-PRO

Product Overview

The Dahua DHI-NVR5864-AI/ANZ-PRO is a 64-channel, 2U WizMind network video recorder designed for large commercial surveillance systems requiring substantial storage, high recording bandwidth and advanced AI-assisted investigation. Eight SATA bays support flexible retention planning and RAID configurations, while dual Gigabit network ports suit structured camera networks spread across multiple buildings, floors or operational areas. This model does not include built-in PoE ports, so cameras connect through suitable external PoE switches or supported power arrangements. The recorder accepts compatible IP cameras up to 32MP, provides up to 512Mbps incoming and recording bandwidth when recorder-side AI is disabled, and supports 8K HDMI output. Xinghan Large-Scale AI Models enable AcuPick, WizSeek, face analysis, metadata extraction, perimeter protection and text-defined alarming, while eSATA, iSCSI, N+M clustering and extensive alarm interfaces support professional system integration.

Key Capabilities

Best For

• Warehouses and Distribution Centres: Supports loading docks, vehicle entrances, internal aisles, stock areas and building perimeters through one recorder.
• Multi-Building Properties: External PoE switches can be distributed across several buildings while all cameras record to one central storage platform.
• Retail and Commercial Sites: AcuPick, WizSeek and metadata functions help investigate activity across shopfronts, sales floors, offices and car parks.
• Schools and Healthcare Facilities: Face, perimeter and target-search functions support authorised monitoring across entrances, pathways and shared areas.
• Storage-Focused CCTV Systems: Eight drive bays, RAID, eSATA and iSCSI suit installations where retention and recording resilience are major considerations.

Why Choose the DHI-NVR5864-AI/ANZ-PRO

The DHI-NVR5864-AI/ANZ-PRO is better suited to large, storage-intensive surveillance systems than a smaller 32-channel or four-bay recorder. Its 64 camera channels and eight SATA bays provide room for broader coverage and longer retention, while RAID options help balance usable storage against disk-failure protection. AcuPick and WizSeek improve the way operators investigate footage, and the Xinghan AI platform adds face analysis, metadata and perimeter protection for more structured event review. Dual Gigabit network ports also suit distributed camera networks where traffic and resilience need careful planning. Available through Security Wholesalers, this model is a strong choice when camera capacity, advanced search, storage expansion and professional integration are more important than built-in PoE.

Buyer Decision Tips

Key Features & Technical Specifications

Recorder Type	64-channel, 2U, eight-HDD WizMind network video recorder.
Channel Count	Supports 64 IP camera channels.
Built-In PoE	No built-in PoE ports; external camera power and network switching are required.
Camera Resolution	Supports compatible IP cameras up to 32MP.
Network Bandwidth	AI disabled: 512Mbps incoming, 512Mbps recording and 384Mbps outgoing; AI enabled: 200Mbps for each.
Decoding Capacity	AI disabled: up to 40 × 1080p or 64 × 720p at 30fps; AI enabled: up to 24 × 1080p, 48 × 720p or 64 × D1 at 30fps.
AI Platform	WizMind analytics based on Xinghan Large-Scale AI Models.
AcuPick	8 recorder-side channels with Xinghan models enabled or 16 channels with the models disabled; camera-side support on all channels.
WizSeek	Full-channel support with compatible AcuPick cameras or up to 8 channels through recorder-side AcuPick on standard cameras.
Perimeter Protection	16 recorder-side channels with Xinghan models enabled or 32 channels with the models disabled.
Face Analysis	8 channels with Xinghan models enabled or 16 channels with the models disabled; up to 20 databases and 200,000 face images.
SMD Plus	Unavailable by Recorder with Xinghan models enabled; supports 32 recorder-side channels when the models are disabled.
Video Metadata	8 recorder-side channels with Xinghan models enabled or 16 channels with the models disabled, with 23 extracted attributes.
Video Compression	Smart H.265+, H.265, Smart H.264+, H.264 and MJPEG.
Video Outputs	2 HDMI outputs up to 7680 × 4320 and 2 VGA outputs up to 1920 × 1080.
Display Layouts	Main screen supports up to 64 windows; secondary screen supports up to 16 windows.
Playback	Up to 16-channel simultaneous playback with instant, general, event, tag and smart playback modes.
HDD Bays	8 SATA bays supporting compatible hard drives up to 20TB per disk, subject to operating temperature.
Storage Management	RAID 0, 1, 5, 6 and 10, disk groups, eSATA and iSCSI support.
Network and System Functions	2 Gigabit Ethernet ports, multi-address mode, load balancing, fault tolerance, N+M clustering and EPTZ.
Audio and Alarm Interfaces	1 RCA audio input, 2 RCA audio outputs, 16 alarm inputs and 8 alarm outputs.
Additional Interfaces	1 RS-232, 2 RS-485 and 4 USB ports, including 2 front USB 2.0 and 2 rear USB 3.0 ports.
Power, Size and Environment	100–240V AC; less than 18W without HDDs; 440.0 × 451.3 × 94.9mm; 6.33kg; -10°C to +55°C.

Ideal Use Cases

Choosing the Right Model

• Choose this model if: You need up to 64 IP camera channels, eight HDD bays, RAID, AcuPick, WizSeek, 8K output and externally managed PoE switching.
• Choose a PoE NVR if: Cameras must connect and receive power directly from the recorder without separate switches.
• Choose a smaller recorder if: The system will remain below 32 cameras and the additional storage or channel capacity is unlikely to be used.
• Choose a more basic recorder if: Conventional recording and motion review are sufficient and advanced target searching is unnecessary.
• Plan RAID before ordering drives: Different RAID levels change usable capacity, disk-failure tolerance and the number of drives required.

FAQs

1. How many cameras can connect to the DHI-NVR5864-AI/ANZ-PRO, and does it provide PoE?
   The DHI-NVR5864-AI/ANZ-PRO supports 64 IP camera channels but does not include built-in PoE camera ports. Cameras must receive power through suitable external PoE switches, injectors or supported local power arrangements. This design suits structured networks where switching is distributed across cabinets, floors or buildings, but the PoE budget, uplink bandwidth and switch redundancy must be planned separately from the recorder.
2. What makes the DHI-NVR5864-AI/ANZ-PRO different from a standard 64-channel NVR?
   The main differences are its Xinghan Large-Scale AI Models, AcuPick, WizSeek, eight HDD bays, RAID support, 512Mbps incoming and recording bandwidth and 8K HDMI output. These capabilities suit commercial systems that need substantial retention, high camera counts and faster person or vehicle investigations. A more basic recorder may be sufficient where recording and conventional motion review are the primary requirements.
3. How do AcuPick and WizSeek help with recorded footage?
   AcuPick helps operators locate relevant people or vehicles within recorded video, while WizSeek supports natural-language target searching in compatible configurations. Recorder-side AcuPick supports eight channels with Xinghan Large-Scale AI Models enabled or 16 channels when the models are disabled. Compatible AcuPick cameras can provide full-channel WizSeek, while results still depend on camera position, target visibility and correct analytics configuration.
4. Which AI functions can the recorder perform itself?
   AI by Recorder includes face detection, face recognition, human and vehicle metadata, perimeter protection, SMD Plus, AcuPick, WizSeek and text-defined alarming. With Xinghan Large-Scale AI Models enabled, face analysis, metadata and AcuPick support up to eight channels, while perimeter protection supports 16 channels. Disabling the models increases selected functions, including perimeter protection and AcuPick, to broader channel counts.
5. Can SMD Plus operate while the Xinghan Large-Scale AI Models are enabled?
   No. Recorder-side SMD Plus is unavailable while the Xinghan Large-Scale AI Models are enabled. When those models are disabled, SMD Plus can operate on up to 32 channels and apply secondary filtering for people and motor vehicles. Camera-side SMD remains available across supported channels when compatible cameras provide the function, so the preferred analytics mode should be chosen before commissioning.
6. Does the DHI-NVR5864-AI/ANZ-PRO include hard drives?
   The product information confirms eight SATA bays but does not confirm pre-installed hard drives. Each compatible disk supports up to 20TB under the stated operating conditions. Buyers purchasing through Security Wholesalers should confirm the selected storage configuration and calculate retention from camera count, resolution, frame rate, bitrate, compression, RAID level and recording schedule rather than choosing capacity only from the recorder’s maximum physical limit.
7. What resolution, bandwidth and display output does this NVR support?
   The recorder accepts compatible IP cameras up to 32MP. With recorder-side AI disabled, it provides up to 512Mbps incoming, 512Mbps recording and 384Mbps outgoing bandwidth; with AI enabled, each limit becomes 200Mbps. Two HDMI outputs support resolutions up to 7680 × 4320, while two VGA outputs support up to 1920 × 1080 for flexible local monitoring.
8. Is the DHI-NVR5864-AI/ANZ-PRO suitable for commercial CCTV systems?
   Yes. The recorder suits warehouses, retail sites, offices, schools, healthcare facilities and multi-building properties requiring up to 64 IP camera channels, eight HDD bays and advanced target searching. Its RAID support, dual Gigabit ports, 8K output, extensive alarm interfaces, eSATA, iSCSI and N+M clustering provide more storage, network and integration flexibility than an entry-level NVR.