Product SKU: DH-XVR5108HS-4KL-I3
Product Overview
The Dahua DH-XVR5108HS-4KL-I3 is an 8-channel Penta-brid WizSense digital video recorder designed for CCTV systems that need to combine existing coaxial cameras with newer high-resolution or IP surveillance technology. Eight BNC inputs automatically support HDCVI, AHD, TVI and CVBS formats, while IP camera expansion allows up to 16 IP channels when configured accordingly. The recorder supports 4K camera input with maximum encoding capability up to 4K at 15fps and 5MP at 25fps, together with intelligent functions including SMD Plus, perimeter protection, QuickPick 2.0, face recognition and AI Coding. A 4K HDMI output supports high-resolution local monitoring, while one SATA bay accommodates a hard drive up to 16TB. This configuration is supplied with No HDD, making it suitable for buyers who want to select storage capacity around their required recording duration and camera workload.
Key Capabilities
8-Channel Penta-Brid Camera Support
Eight BNC inputs automatically recognise compatible HDCVI, AHD, TVI and CVBS cameras, while IP camera support allows the recorder to work within mixed analogue-HD and network-camera installations.
4K and 5MP Recording Capability
The recorder supports high-resolution camera inputs with maximum encoding capability up to 4K at 15fps and 5MP at 25fps, allowing existing coaxial CCTV infrastructure to support considerably more detail than traditional analogue systems.
WizSense AI Event Filtering
Recorder-side SMD Plus and perimeter protection can classify human and vehicle targets, reducing the time spent reviewing irrelevant motion events caused by environmental movement such as rain, leaves or changing lighting.
QuickPick 2.0 and Face Recognition
QuickPick 2.0 provides intelligent target searching on supported channels, while face detection and face recognition functions add further event investigation capability for installations where compatible cameras and correct configuration are used.
Expandable IP Camera Capacity
The recorder supports eight IP channels by default and can be configured for up to 16 IP camera inputs by converting analogue channels to IP channels, with supported IP camera resolution up to 8MP.
Up to 16TB Internal Storage
A single SATA bay supports one hard drive up to 16TB, allowing storage to be selected according to camera count, resolution, frame rate, recording schedule and required footage retention period.
Best For
- Existing Coaxial CCTV Upgrades: Retain compatible coax cabling while moving to higher-resolution HDCVI, TVI or AHD cameras and adding modern recorder-side analytics.
- Homes and Small Businesses: Eight physical camera inputs provide a practical size for residential, retail, office and small commercial surveillance systems.
- Mixed Analogue and IP Systems: Penta-brid operation is useful when a project needs to combine existing analogue HD cameras with selected IP cameras.
- Human and Vehicle Event Monitoring: SMD Plus and perimeter protection help make alerts and recorded footage easier to review.
- High-Resolution Local Monitoring: 4K HDMI output suits installations using a compatible UHD monitor for detailed multi-camera viewing.
Why Choose the DH-XVR5108HS-4KL-I3
The DH-XVR5108HS-4KL-I3 is particularly useful when replacing an older DVR without immediately replacing every camera or cable in the system. Its Penta-brid architecture can accept multiple analogue HD formats while also providing a path towards IP cameras, giving installers considerably more flexibility than a recorder restricted to one camera technology. WizSense functions such as SMD Plus, perimeter protection, QuickPick 2.0 and face recognition also add practical tools for finding relevant events rather than reviewing hours of conventional motion recordings. The compact 1U chassis provides 4K HDMI output and accommodates one HDD up to 16TB. Available through Security Wholesalers, this recorder is best suited to eight-camera coaxial or hybrid installations where upgrade flexibility, intelligent searching and high-resolution recording are key priorities.
Buyer Decision Tips
Storage Tip: No HDD is supplied with this configuration. Choose the hard drive capacity according to the number of cameras, recording resolution, frame rate, motion or continuous recording schedule and required retention period. The recorder has one SATA bay and supports up to 16TB.
AI and Expansion Tip: Enabling IP extension mode can increase IP camera capacity to 16 channels, but Dahua specifies that several recorder-side AI functions become unavailable in this mode. Decide whether maximum camera count or recorder-based analytics is the higher priority before commissioning the system.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Recorder Type |
8-channel Penta-brid WizSense digital video recorder. |
| Analogue Camera Inputs |
8 × BNC. |
| Supported Analogue Formats |
HDCVI, AHD, TVI and CVBS auto-detect. |
| IP Camera Inputs |
8 IP channels by default; up to 16 IP channels with IP extension enabled. |
| Maximum IP Camera Resolution |
Up to 8MP. |
| Network Bandwidth |
Up to 128Mbps incoming, 128Mbps recording and 128Mbps outgoing bandwidth. |
| Maximum Encoding Capability |
Up to 4K at 15fps and 5MP at 25fps, subject to channel and encoding configuration. |
| SMD Plus |
Up to 8 channels by recorder with human and vehicle secondary filtering. |
| Perimeter Protection |
Up to 8 channels in General Mode or 2 channels in Advanced Mode. |
| QuickPick 2.0 |
2 channels by recorder. |
| Face Detection |
Up to 2 channels by recorder. |
| Face Recognition |
Up to 2 channels with up to 10 face databases and 20,000 face images. |
| Additional AI Functions |
EPTZ, privacy protection, scene changing, video quality analytics and AI Coding on supported configurations. |
| Video Compression |
AI Coding, Smart H.265+, H.265, Smart H.264+ and H.264. |
| HDMI Output |
1 × HDMI with up to 3840 × 2160 output. |
| VGA Output |
1 × VGA with up to 1920 × 1080 output. |
| Playback |
1/4/9-channel playback with instant, general, event, tag and smart playback modes. |
| Audio Input |
1 × RCA plus 8-channel coaxial audio support. |
| Audio Output |
1 × RCA. |
| Two-Way Talk |
Supported, sharing the audio input with channel 1. |
| HDD Bays |
1 × SATA bay. |
| Maximum HDD Capacity |
Up to 16TB. |
| Included HDD |
No HDD. |
| Network Interface |
1 × RJ45 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet port. |
| Remote Access |
Supports iOS and Android mobile access plus web-based network management. |
| Interoperability |
ONVIF Profiles T, S and G plus CGI and SDK. |
| USB |
1 × front USB 2.0 and 1 × rear USB 3.0. |
| RS-485 |
1. |
| Power Supply |
12VDC, 2A. |
| Power Consumption |
Less than 10W without HDD. |
| Dimensions |
260 × 237.8 × 47.6mm. |
| Net Weight |
Approximately 1.00kg without HDD. |
| Operating Conditions |
-10 °C to +55 °C with 10%–90% RH, non-condensing. |
| Lifecycle Status |
EOL. |
Ideal Use Cases
Home CCTV Upgrades
Replace an older DVR while retaining suitable coaxial cabling and compatible cameras, then upgrade individual cameras as required.
Retail Stores
Eight analogue channels provide practical coverage for entrances, counters, stock areas and shopfront surveillance.
Small Warehouses
Combine high-resolution camera recording with SMD Plus and perimeter analytics around loading areas, entrances and internal zones.
Offices
A compact 1U recorder suits office systems requiring up to eight coax cameras with the option to introduce compatible IP cameras later.
Hybrid CCTV Systems
Penta-brid support is useful where multiple analogue standards or a mixture of coax and IP cameras need to operate within one recorder.
AI-Assisted Event Review
SMD Plus, perimeter protection, QuickPick 2.0 and face-related functions can make relevant footage easier to locate when configured within their supported channel limits.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this recorder if: You need eight physical coax camera inputs and want compatibility with HDCVI, AHD, TVI, CVBS and IP cameras.
- Choose this recorder if: SMD Plus, perimeter protection, face recognition and intelligent search functions are important to the CCTV system.
- Choose a larger recorder if: You expect to require more physical analogue camera connections or more than one internal HDD bay.
- Consider a current-generation model if: This is a new standardised rollout where future product availability is important, as the DH-XVR5108HS-4KL-I3 is currently listed as EOL.
FAQs
- What camera formats does the Dahua DH-XVR5108HS-4KL-I3 support?
The DH-XVR5108HS-4KL-I3 is a penta-brid recorder with eight BNC analogue inputs that automatically support HDCVI, AHD, TVI and CVBS camera formats. It can also accept IP cameras, giving installers flexibility when upgrading an existing coaxial system or combining analogue HD and network cameras. The exact camera resolution and frame rate supported depend on the input format, so higher-resolution projects should be checked against the recorder’s encoding limits.
- How many cameras can the DH-XVR5108HS-4KL-I3 record?
The recorder provides eight physical BNC analogue camera inputs. It also supports up to 16 IP camera channels when IP extension mode is enabled by converting analogue channels to IP channels. Dahua specifies up to 8MP for IP camera input and 128Mbps incoming bandwidth. Enabling IP extension mode changes the available AI feature set, so the required camera count and analytics should be planned together before installation.
- What recording resolution does the DH-XVR5108HS-4KL-I3 support?
The DH-XVR5108HS-4KL-I3 supports high-resolution HDCVI and other compatible analogue inputs, including 4K camera input. Dahua specifies maximum encoding capability up to 4K at 15fps and 5MP at 25fps, with actual per-channel frame rates varying by channel and whether Encode Enhancement is enabled. For installations where smooth high-frame-rate recording is more important than maximum resolution, the recorder also supports lower-resolution recording modes at higher frame rates.
- What AI functions are built into the DH-XVR5108HS-4KL-I3?
The V2 recorder includes several WizSense AI functions, including SMD Plus, perimeter protection, QuickPick 2.0, face detection and recognition, EPTZ, privacy protection and AI Coding. Dahua specifies eight-channel SMD Plus by the recorder, up to eight-channel perimeter protection in General Mode and two-channel QuickPick 2.0. Some AI functions are unavailable when IP extension or Encode Enhancement modes are enabled, so configuration priorities should be decided before commissioning.
- Does the DH-XVR5108HS-4KL-I3 include a hard drive?
No. This product configuration is supplied with No HDD. The recorder has one SATA bay and supports one hard drive up to 16TB, subject to the selected drive and operating conditions. Buyers sourcing the recorder through Security Wholesalers should choose surveillance-grade storage capacity according to camera count, resolution, frame rate, recording schedule and the number of days of footage they want to retain.
- Can the DH-XVR5108HS-4KL-I3 display 4K video on a monitor?
Yes. The recorder provides one HDMI output capable of up to 3840 × 2160 resolution, together with one VGA output supporting up to 1920 × 1080. HDMI and VGA output behaviour can be configured for simultaneous or heterogeneous video sources. A 4K-capable display and suitable HDMI connection are required if the installation is intended to use the recorder’s maximum HDMI output resolution.
- Can I use the DH-XVR5108HS-4KL-I3 for remote viewing?
Yes. The recorder supports network and mobile access, including Dahua mobile viewing on iOS and Android. It has a 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 Ethernet port and supports common network services including P2P, HTTPS, RTSP and DDNS. Remote performance depends on the site’s internet connection, network configuration, camera bit rates and the remote viewing settings selected for the system.
- What should I check before buying the DH-XVR5108HS-4KL-I3?
Confirm the number and type of cameras, required recording resolution, desired AI functions and storage capacity before purchase. This model has eight physical analogue inputs, one SATA bay and No HDD, while IP extension can increase the total IP channel count but disables several recorder-side AI functions. Also note that the model is currently EOL, which matters for new standardised deployments where future recorder availability is important.
Additional Information
Dahua DH-XVR5108HS-4KL-I3_V2_Datasheet
