Product Overview
Building a 4-camera 8MP surveillance system from scratch means matching the right cameras to a capable recorder, sourcing cabling, and verifying compatibility before a single cable is run. This kit removes that planning burden by pairing 4 x DS-2CD2386G2H-IU AcuSense turret cameras with a Hikvision DS-7608NI-M2/8P 8-channel PoE NVR and a pre-installed 4TB surveillance-grade hard drive. Each camera delivers 8MP (4K) resolution with DarkFighter low-light performance, 120dB true WDR, and AcuSense deep-learning classification that filters motion detections to human and vehicle targets. The 2.8mm fixed lens suits entrances, driveways, eaves, and covered outdoor positions. All 4 cameras connect directly to the NVR over a single Cat6 cable per camera using the built-in PoE ports, with no external switches needed. At 128Mbps incoming bandwidth and H.265+ compression, the DS-7608NI-M2/8P handles 4-channel 4K recording without dropping frames, and the 4TB drive is installed and ready before the unit leaves the warehouse.
Key Capabilities
AcuSense Human and Vehicle Classification
Each DS-2CD2386G2H-IU uses deep-learning-based target classification to separate human and vehicle motion from irrelevant movement caused by animals, foliage, or lighting changes. This keeps event recordings focused on activity that actually warrants review, reducing the volume of triggered clips stored to the NVR.
8MP 4K Resolution Across All 4 Cameras
Every camera in this kit captures at 8MP, delivering the image detail needed to identify faces, read number plates, and document incidents with clarity. The DS-7608NI-M2/8P supports up to 8-channel 8MP decoding, so all 4 feeds are displayed and recorded at full resolution simultaneously.
8-Port Built-in PoE – No External Switch Required
The DS-7608NI-M2/8P includes 8 integrated PoE ports, supplying power and data to each camera over a single Cat6 cable. With 4 cameras in this kit, 4 PoE ports remain available for future expansion to the full 8-channel capacity without adding switching infrastructure.
DarkFighter Low-Light Performance
DarkFighter technology in the DS-2CD2386G2H-IU is designed for scenes with minimal ambient light, maintaining usable image quality where standard sensors produce noise-heavy footage. Combined with IR illumination, the cameras continue capturing detail at night across driveways, car parks, and poorly lit access points.
4TB Surveillance HDD Pre-Installed
The NVR ships with a 4TB surveillance-grade hard drive already fitted and formatted. There is no drive sourcing, compatibility checking, or installation required on arrival. The DS-7608NI-M2/8P supports 2 HDD bays, allowing the storage capacity to be expanded at a later stage without replacing the unit.
IP67 Weather and Dust Resistance on Every Camera
All 4 DS-2CD2386G2H-IU cameras carry an IP67 rating, meaning full protection against dust ingress and resistance to water jets from any direction. This makes them suitable for eave mounting, soffit installations, and any outdoor position exposed to rain, dust, or hose-down cleaning.
Best For
- Small Commercial Properties: Retail shopfronts, small warehouses, and office buildings needing 4-point 8MP coverage without building a system from individual components.
- Residential Properties with Multiple Access Points: Homes covering a front driveway, rear yard, side gate, and garage with IP67-rated turret cameras that handle Australian outdoor conditions.
- Installers Deploying Pre-Configured Systems: Trade installations where arriving on-site with a pre-matched, pre-loaded NVR and tested camera set reduces commissioning time and eliminates component compatibility risk.
- Sites Requiring AcuSense Event Filtering: Locations where frequent motion triggers from wind, wildlife, or passing traffic would otherwise generate an unmanageable number of false events on a basic motion-detection system.
- Buyers Planning Future Expansion: Properties starting with 4 cameras where 4 spare PoE ports on the DS-7608NI-M2/8P allow the system to grow to 8 channels without replacing the recorder or switching infrastructure.
Why Choose the Hikvision DS-48MP8CH-3TB Kit
Sourcing an 8-channel 8K NVR, 4 individual AcuSense turret cameras, a compatible 4TB drive, and verifying the combination works together takes time and carries compatibility risk. This kit resolves that by supplying the DS-7608NI-M2/8P and 4 x DS-2CD2386G2H-IU cameras as a tested bundle, with the 4TB drive already installed and the NVR ready to accept camera connections on arrival. The AcuSense classification built into each camera is a hardware-level feature of the DS-2CD2386G2H-IU – it is not available on non-AcuSense Hikvision cameras at this price tier. The 128Mbps NVR bandwidth ensures no bottlenecking when all 4 channels record at 8MP simultaneously. H.265+ compression reduces storage consumption compared to standard H.264, extending the recording window on the pre-installed 4TB drive. Available through Security Wholesalers, this kit suits buyers who need a scalable, 4K AcuSense system deployed without component sourcing or configuration delays.
Package Inclusions
- 4 x DS-2CD2386G2H-IU 8MP AcuSense Turret Camera, IP67, IR, 4K, 2.8mm, Built-in Microphone
- 1 x DS-7608NI-M2/8P 8-Channel 1U 8-PoE 8K NVR with 4TB Surveillance HDD Pre-Installed
Buyer Decision Tips
Storage Planning: At 8MP with H.265+ compression, 4 cameras recording continuously will consume approximately 2TB to 4TB depending on scene activity and frame rate settings. The included 4TB drive gives a working starting point, but if your site has high traffic or requires extended retention beyond 2 to 3 weeks, the DS-7608NI-M2/8P has a second HDD bay available for an additional surveillance-grade drive without replacing the unit.
Lens and Camera Placement: All 4 cameras in this kit use a fixed 2.8mm lens, which provides a wide field of view suited to entrances, doorways, driveways, and open areas up to approximately 10 to 15 metres. If any camera position requires coverage of a long corridor, distant gate, or narrow access lane, a 4mm or 6mm fixed lens camera may provide better target framing at that specific location. Plan camera positions before ordering if lens flexibility is a priority.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Camera Model |
Hikvision DS-2CD2386G2H-IU (x4) |
| Camera Resolution |
8MP (4K) |
| Camera Housing |
Turret |
| Lens |
2.8mm fixed |
| Infrared |
Yes (IR) |
| Low-Light Technology |
DarkFighter |
| WDR |
120dB True WDR |
| AI / Detection |
AcuSense – human and vehicle classification via deep learning |
| Audio |
Built-in microphone (-U variant) |
| Weather Rating |
IP67 |
| Camera Compression |
H.265+ |
| NVR Model |
Hikvision DS-7608NI-M2/8P |
| NVR Channels |
8-channel |
| NVR PoE Ports |
8 x PoE |
| NVR Decoding |
Up to 8-channel at 8MP |
| NVR Bandwidth |
128Mbps incoming |
| NVR Video Formats |
H.265+ / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264 |
| HDD |
4TB surveillance-grade HDD pre-installed |
| NVR HDD Bays |
2 x HDD bay |
| NVR Form Factor |
1U |
Ideal Use Cases
Residential Home Security
A property with a front driveway, side access, rear yard, and garage can be covered by all 4 cameras over a single Cat6 run each to the NVR. IP67 turret housing handles Australian outdoor conditions, and AcuSense reduces nighttime false event triggers from animals or moving foliage.
Small Retail or Shopfront
Covering a shopfront entry, rear access door, car park approach, and internal access corridor with 4 x 8MP cameras gives retailers the image detail needed to document incidents at 4K quality. AcuSense event logging separates staff movement from after-hours intrusions.
Strata and Apartment Common Areas
Entry lobbies, lift landings, car park access ramps, and bin enclosures benefit from the 2.8mm wide-angle coverage of the DS-2CD2386G2H-IU. The IP67 rating suits covered outdoor positions, and DarkFighter maintains usable image quality in dimly lit common areas without relying solely on IR.
Small Office or Professional Premises
An office with an external car park, building entry, rear loading area, and reception zone can deploy all 4 cameras on a single DS-7608NI-M2/8P NVR. H.265+ compression on the pre-installed 4TB drive extends recording retention without requiring frequent drive management.
Scalable Multi-Stage Installations
Starting with 4 cameras and the DS-7608NI-M2/8P leaves 4 PoE ports and a second HDD bay available for expansion. Sites that anticipate adding cameras to cover additional zones can do so without replacing the NVR or restructuring the cabling network already in place.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this kit if: You need a 4-camera 8MP AcuSense system with a PoE NVR and pre-installed storage in a single purchase, and your camera positions suit a 2.8mm wide-angle lens covering entrances, driveways, and open outdoor or indoor areas.
- Choose a different kit if: Your site requires more than 4 cameras from day one, as a larger-channel kit with the same NVR platform may be more cost-effective than adding individual cameras later. If any position requires long-range coverage beyond approximately 15 metres with target detail, a kit pairing a narrower fixed lens or varifocal camera at that location would be more appropriate.
- Consider a storage upgrade if: Your site operates 24 hours, has high foot traffic, or requires more than 2 to 3 weeks of continuous 8MP recording retention. The DS-7608NI-M2/8P supports a second surveillance-grade drive in its second HDD bay, available separately.
FAQs
- Does the NVR come with the hard drive already installed, or do I need to fit it myself?
The DS-7608NI-M2/8P in this kit ships with a 4TB surveillance-grade hard drive pre-installed. The drive is fitted, formatted, and ready for recording. You do not need to source or install a drive separately before commissioning the system.
- What does AcuSense actually do differently from standard motion detection?
AcuSense uses a deep-learning algorithm built into the DS-2CD2386G2H-IU to classify detected motion as either a human, a vehicle, or neither. Standard motion detection triggers on any pixel change, including animals, blowing leaves, or rain. AcuSense filters the event list and push notifications so that only human and vehicle detections generate alarms, which significantly reduces the volume of irrelevant recordings on the NVR.
- Can I expand beyond 4 cameras without replacing the NVR?
Yes. The DS-7608NI-M2/8P supports up to 8 IP camera inputs with 8 built-in PoE ports. This kit uses 4 of those ports, leaving 4 available for additional cameras. The second HDD bay also allows storage to be expanded as channel count increases, without replacing the recorder.
- Are the cameras suitable for outdoor mounting in Australian weather conditions?
Yes. Each DS-2CD2386G2H-IU carries an IP67 rating, providing full dust-tight protection and resistance to water jets from any direction. The turret housing is suited to eave, soffit, and wall mounting in exposed outdoor positions, including those subject to rain, dust, and temperature variation typical of Australian climates.
- Do the cameras have a built-in microphone?
Yes. The DS-2CD2386G2H-IU (-U variant) includes a built-in microphone for on-camera audio capture. The microphone records audio to the NVR alongside the video stream. This is a one-way audio input feature on the camera itself.
- How much recording time does the 4TB drive provide at 8MP?
Recording duration depends on compression settings, frame rate, scene activity, and the number of cameras recording simultaneously. With 4 cameras at 8MP using H.265+ compression and motion-based recording, 4TB typically provides several weeks of footage. Continuous 24/7 recording at maximum quality will reduce retention. Using the NVR’s second HDD bay to add a second drive extends this significantly.
- Where can I find the technical datasheets for the cameras and NVR included in this kit?
Datasheets for both components are linked in the Additional Information section below. The DS-2CD2386G2H-IU camera datasheet and DS-7608NI-M2/8P NVR datasheet are available as PDF downloads. This kit is supplied through Security Wholesalers, and further technical support is available through their team if required.
Cabling Considerations
- Cable Type: Cat6 is recommended for all camera runs in this kit. The DS-7608NI-M2/8P PoE ports deliver both data and power over the same cable, so no separate power supply is required at each camera location.
- Maximum Cable Run: Standard PoE operates reliably up to 100 metres per run. Keep individual camera cable lengths within this limit to ensure stable power delivery and network performance at 8MP.
- PoE Considerations: The DS-7608NI-M2/8P provides PoE directly from the NVR’s 8 built-in ports. No external PoE switch is required for the 4 cameras in this kit. If future expansion uses all 8 ports, verify the NVR’s total PoE power budget against the combined draw of all connected cameras.
- Wiring Tips: Run cables through conduit in exposed outdoor areas to protect against UV degradation and physical damage. Pre-made Cat6 cables in 10m, 20m, and 30m lengths are available separately for installers who prefer plug-and-play runs without field termination.
Product Video Samples
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