Product Overview
Built around 4 x DS-2CD2387G2-LU/SL 8MP ColorVu turret cameras and the DS-7608NI-M2-8P 8-channel PoE NVR, this Hikvision kit is designed for outdoor residential and commercial sites that need full-colour night vision, AcuSense human and vehicle detection, and active deterrence in a single pre-matched system. Each turret camera features a built-in siren and strobe light that can trigger on detection, making it suitable for driveways, shopfront eaves, warehouse perimeters, and building entry points where a visible response to intrusion is needed. Equipped with a 2.8mm F1.0 lens and 30m IR, each camera captures 3840×2160 resolution footage across a 102-degree horizontal field of view. The 8-channel NVR comes with a 4TB surveillance-grade hard drive pre-installed and includes 8 PoE ports, 4K playback support, and AcuSense-compatible event filtering. With 4 channels occupied and 4 remaining free, the system allows straightforward expansion as site requirements grow.
Key Capabilities
Active Deterrence: Siren and Strobe
Each DS-2CD2387G2-LU/SL camera has a built-in siren and strobe light that activates when a person or vehicle is detected, providing an on-camera response at the point of intrusion without requiring a separate alarm panel or external speaker.
ColorVu Gen 2 Full-Colour Night Vision
The F1.0 large-aperture lens and 1/1.2-inch CMOS sensor produce colour footage down to 0.0005 Lux, maintaining usable colour detail on driveways, car parks, and entry points where standard IR cameras would render monochrome images.
AcuSense Human and Vehicle Detection
On-camera AcuSense AI classifies detected objects as people or vehicles, reducing nuisance alerts from animals, vegetation, and weather. The DS-7608NI-M2-8P NVR supports AcuSense event filtering, allowing faster targeted playback searches across all 4 cameras.
8CH PoE NVR with Pre-Installed 4TB Storage
The DS-7608NI-M2-8P includes 8 built-in PoE ports, eliminating the need for a separate PoE switch. Cameras connect over a single Cat5e or Cat6 run carrying both data and power. The 4TB drive comes pre-installed and is surveillance-grade for continuous write operations.
Smart Hybrid Light with 30m IR
Each camera operates in IR-only mode by default and switches to white light when motion is detected, preserving colour capture without running the white LEDs continuously. The 30m IR range covers standard residential and light commercial approaches effectively.
4-Camera Coverage with Room to Expand
With 4 cameras connected to an 8-channel NVR, the system uses half the available PoE ports. An additional 4 cameras can be added to the same NVR at any time, making this kit a practical starting point for sites that anticipate staged expansion.
Best For
- Residential Driveways and Front Entries: The 2.8mm 102-degree field of view and 30m IR with Smart Hybrid Light make these cameras well suited to covering driveway approaches and front doors where colour detail at night is important for identification.
- Retail Shopfronts and Car Parks: The active siren and strobe on each camera can be configured to trigger on after-hours detection, providing an immediate on-site response at shopfronts or car parks without a separate alarm system.
- Small Commercial Sites Needing Expansion Capacity: The 8-channel NVR with 4 PoE ports remaining means a small business starting with 4 cameras can add up to 4 more to the same recorder as coverage requirements expand.
- Sites Where Human and Vehicle Filtering Matters: AcuSense classification on each camera and the NVR reduces unwanted event alerts caused by animals or passing headlights, keeping event logs manageable on sites with frequent background movement.
- Installers Looking for a Pre-Matched System: The cameras and NVR are confirmed compatible and include all mounting hardware and accessories needed for a complete installation, reducing sourcing time on residential and light commercial jobs.
Why Choose the DS-2CD2387G2-LU/SL and DS-7608NI-M2-8P Kit
This kit combines active deterrence, full-colour night vision, and AI-based event filtering in a single pre-matched package at the 8MP resolution tier. A basic IP camera kit at this price point would typically include cameras with fixed IR and no active response capability. Here, each DS-2CD2387G2-LU/SL camera includes its own siren and strobe, so a triggered event produces an immediate on-camera reaction rather than relying entirely on a remote monitoring service or back-end alarm system. The DS-7608NI-M2-8P NVR supports 4K playback, AcuSense event filtering, and GUI 4.0 for straightforward local management. The 4TB surveillance-grade drive is pre-installed, so the system is ready to record on day one without sourcing a compatible drive separately. Available at Security Wholesalers, this kit is suited to residential builds, shopfronts, and light commercial sites where colour at night and deterrence capability both matter.
Package Inclusions
- 4 x DS-2CD2387G2-LU/SL 8MP Hikvision Outdoor Turret Cameras – ColorVu AcuSense Turret (Built-In Mic, Siren, Strobe, 30m IR, IP67)
- 1 x Hikvision DS-7608NI-M2-8P 8CH PoE NVR – 8 PoE Ports, 4K Playback Support, GUI 4.0, AcuSense Support
- 1 x 4TB Surveillance Grade Hard Drive (Pre-installed)
- 1 x Power Cable and NVR Accessories (Mouse, Screws, Manual)
- 4 x Weather-Resistant Screw Kits for Camera Mounting
Buyer Decision Tips
Fixed 2.8mm Lens and Field of View: All 4 cameras in this kit use a fixed 2.8mm lens with a 102-degree horizontal field of view. This focal length is suited to covering open areas at close to medium range, such as driveways, building entries, and shopfront exteriors. If your site requires a tighter field of view for longer approaches or a narrower corridor, a fixed 4mm lens would be more appropriate. Check the DORI figures: at 2.8mm, recognition distance is 19m and identification is 9m, so cameras should be positioned within these ranges for footage usable in identification scenarios.
Active Deterrence Configuration: The built-in siren and strobe on each DS-2CD2387G2-LU/SL camera can be configured to trigger automatically on AcuSense detection events or manually via the NVR or mobile app. Before installation, confirm with the end user whether automatic deterrence activation suits their site, as unintended activations in high-traffic areas during business hours may require scheduling or detection zone adjustment.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Camera Model |
Hikvision DS-2CD2387G2-LU/SL |
| NVR Model |
Hikvision DS-7608NI-M2-8P |
| Camera Resolution |
8MP (3840 x 2160) |
| Image Sensor |
1/1.2-inch Progressive Scan CMOS |
| Lens |
2.8mm Fixed, F1.0 – Horizontal: 102°, Vertical: 52°, Diagonal: 124° |
| Min. Illumination |
0.0005 Lux @ F1.0 (colour); 0 Lux with white light active |
| Night Vision Range |
30m IR |
| Smart Hybrid Light Modes |
IR only, White Light only, Smart Switch (IR default, white light on motion) |
| Active Deterrence |
Built-in siren and strobe light per camera |
| Audio |
Built-in microphone per camera |
| AI Features |
AcuSense human and vehicle classification |
| WDR |
130 dB True WDR |
| Compression |
H.265+, H.264+ |
| Ingress Protection |
IP67 |
| NVR Channels |
8 channels (4 used, 4 available for expansion) |
| PoE Ports |
8 built-in PoE ports (IEEE 802.3af) |
| NVR Playback |
4K playback support |
| Included Storage |
4TB surveillance-grade HDD (pre-installed) |
| DORI (2.8mm) |
Detection 96m, Observation 38m, Recognition 19m, Identification 9m |
| Camera Power |
12V DC (max 5.5W) or PoE 802.3af (max 6.5W) |
Ideal Use Cases
Residential Perimeter Coverage
The 2.8mm wide-angle lens and 30m Smart Hybrid Light coverage suit placement on home eaves and soffits covering front yards, side access gates, and driveways. Full-colour night vision captures clothing and vehicle colour that IR-only cameras would miss.
Retail and Shopfront Monitoring
The built-in siren and strobe on each camera allow an active after-hours deterrence response at shopfront entry points. AcuSense filtering keeps event logs focused on human and vehicle movement rather than reflections or passing vehicles on the road.
Small Office and Warehouse Exteriors
4 cameras with a shared 8-channel NVR covers key access points around a small commercial building. The IP67 rating confirms each camera can withstand outdoor weather exposure, and the 4TB pre-installed drive provides extended continuous recording capacity.
Car Parks and Loading Areas
ColorVu Gen 2 maintains colour footage in poorly lit car parks and loading zones where standard IR cameras lose colour information entirely. Vehicle classification through AcuSense allows filtering of events by vehicle movement specifically.
Staged Installation Projects
With 4 PoE ports remaining on the DS-7608NI-M2-8P NVR, an installer can begin with this 4-camera kit and add cameras to the same recorder without replacing the NVR. Suitable for sites where a full 8-camera rollout is planned across two stages.
Sites Needing High-Contrast Scene Management
The 130 dB True WDR on each camera handles scenes with strong backlighting or contrasting light and shadow, such as building entry points with bright outdoor light and darker interior views, or covered car parks with direct sunlight at entrances.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this kit if: Your site needs full-colour night vision, AcuSense human and vehicle detection, and active siren and strobe deterrence across 4 outdoor cameras connected to a single PoE NVR with pre-installed 4TB storage and room to add 4 more cameras later.
- Choose a different kit if: Your site requires cameras covering longer approaches beyond 30m, where a bullet-style camera with extended IR range or a varifocal lens to tighten the field of view would suit the coverage distance better than a fixed 2.8mm turret.
- Choose a different kit if: You need more than 4 cameras from the outset and would prefer an 8-camera configuration on the same NVR to fill the system from day one rather than adding cameras in a later stage.
- Choose a different kit if: Your site is indoor-only, where full IP67 weather resistance and active deterrence features are unnecessary and a simpler indoor dome camera kit would be more cost-appropriate.
FAQs
- How does the active deterrence work on the DS-2CD2387G2-LU/SL cameras in this kit?
Each camera has a built-in siren and strobe light that can be configured to activate automatically when AcuSense detects a person or vehicle, or triggered manually through the NVR interface or mobile app. The response happens at the camera itself, meaning it is localised to the point of detection. You can schedule deterrence activation to specific time windows, such as after business hours only, to avoid unintended activations during the day.
- Does this kit record in colour at night without the white light running continuously?
Yes. The Smart Hybrid Light mode defaults to IR illumination and switches to white light only when motion is detected, producing colour footage on the motion event while conserving white LED use during quiet periods. This approach avoids light pollution from continuous white illumination while still capturing colour when it matters most.
- What cable type is needed to connect the cameras to the NVR?
The DS-7608NI-M2-8P uses PoE to power and connect cameras over a single cable run. Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet cable is recommended. Each camera draws a maximum of 6.5W over PoE (802.3af), and cable runs should be kept within 90 to 100 metres per industry standard to maintain reliable PoE delivery and network performance.
- How much recording time does the 4TB hard drive provide?
Recording duration depends on the number of cameras recording simultaneously, the resolution and frame rate configured, and whether continuous or motion-triggered recording is used. With H.265+ compression and motion-based recording across 4 cameras at 8MP, 4TB can provide multiple weeks of storage. Enabling continuous recording at full resolution and frame rate across all cameras will reduce this significantly. The NVR interface includes a storage calculation tool to estimate duration based on your specific settings.
- Can I add more cameras to this system later?
Yes. The DS-7608NI-M2-8P has 8 PoE ports and supports up to 8 IP cameras. With 4 cameras connected in this kit, there are 4 ports and 4 recording channels remaining. Additional Hikvision IP cameras compatible with the NVR can be added to those ports at any time without replacing the recorder. This makes the kit suitable for sites planning a staged camera rollout. Security Wholesalers stocks compatible camera options if you need to expand the system later.
- What does the DORI rating mean for placing these cameras?
DORI refers to the distance at which a camera can detect, observe, recognise, or identify a subject. At 2.8mm, the DS-2CD2387G2-LU/SL has a recognition distance of 19m and an identification distance of 9m. For footage that could be used to identify a person’s face or specific features, cameras should be positioned so the subject passes within 9 metres of the lens. For general detection of movement across a wider area, the 96m detection range applies.
- Is the DS-7608NI-M2-8P NVR compatible with other Hikvision cameras I already own?
The DS-7608NI-M2-8P is designed for Hikvision IP cameras and supports ONVIF-compliant cameras from other manufacturers, though AcuSense event filtering and active deterrence integration functions are specific to compatible Hikvision models. If you are adding existing cameras to this NVR, check that their resolution and bandwidth requirements fit within the NVR’s incoming bandwidth capacity.
Cabling Considerations
- Cable Type: Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet cable is required for all camera-to-NVR connections. Cat6 is preferred for longer runs or installations in electrically noisy environments.
- Maximum Cable Run: Keep each camera run within 90 to 100 metres from the NVR PoE port to maintain reliable PoE power delivery and network signal integrity.
- PoE Considerations: Each DS-2CD2387G2-LU/SL camera draws a maximum of 6.5W over PoE 802.3af. The DS-7608NI-M2-8P NVR supplies PoE directly from its 8 built-in ports. No separate PoE switch or injector is required for the 4 cameras included in this kit.
- Wiring Tips: Run cables through weatherproof conduit on exposed outdoor sections. Where cameras mount on eaves or soffits, leave a service loop of cable inside the roof space to allow camera adjustment after mounting. Use a cable tester before terminating all runs to confirm continuity and pairing.
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