Product Overview
For properties that need eight fixed outdoor camera positions covered by a single recording system, this Hikvision AcuSense turret kit brings together eight DS-2CD2386G2-ISU/SL 8MP cameras and a DS-7608NI-M2-8P 8-channel PoE NVR with a pre-installed 4TB hard drive. Each turret camera delivers 4K resolution, 30m IR night vision, 120dB true WDR, and Powered-by-DarkFighter low-light performance, combined with AcuSense human and vehicle classification for more focused event alerts. The cameras also include active strobe light and audible siren functions alongside a built-in microphone, making them suited to outdoor locations where an active response matters. The NVR supports plug-and-play PoE connectivity across all 8 ports, 128Mbps bandwidth, 4K output, and 2 HDD bays with room to expand storage. Lens options of 2.8mm or 4mm allow the kit to be tailored to wider open areas or more focused entry points across the installation.
Key Capabilities
Eight-Point 4K Site Coverage
Eight 8MP cameras connected to a single PoE NVR provide simultaneous 4K recording across all installation points. Entrances, driveways, side paths, loading zones, car parks, and rear yards can all feed into one central recording system without separate power runs to each camera.
AcuSense Human and Vehicle Classification
Deep-learning-based AcuSense technology classifies human and vehicle targets to reduce false event triggers from wind, rain, shadows, and small animals. Across an eight-camera site, this makes alert review and event search significantly more practical than a standard motion-triggered system.
Active Strobe and Audible Siren
Every camera in this kit includes a built-in strobe light and audible siren that can activate on detection. This gives each camera position an active deterrence capability at driveways, side access points, shopfronts, loading docks, and after-hours commercial areas.
Low-Light and Night Performance
Powered-by-DarkFighter technology, 120dB true WDR, and 30m IR range help each camera handle challenging outdoor conditions including deep shadow, backlit scenes, oncoming headlights, and overnight darkness with no supplemental lighting.
Plug-and-Play PoE Recorder
The DS-7608NI-M2-8P NVR provides 8 built-in PoE ports supporting plug-and-play camera detection. Running a single Cat6 cable per camera handles both power and video, simplifying cable runs through ceilings, walls, and conduit compared to a separate power and video wiring approach.
Pre-Installed 4TB Storage with Expansion Room
The NVR arrives with a 4TB surveillance hard drive already installed, so the system is ready for recording without additional purchases. The 2 HDD bays allow storage to be upgraded later if longer retention or higher-resolution recording demands grow over time.
Best For
- Larger Homes with Multiple Access Points: Eight camera positions cover front entries, driveways, side gates, rear yards, and garages in a single system, with 4K detail and AcuSense filtering reducing unnecessary alert fatigue.
- Retail Stores and Shopfronts: Active strobe and siren on every camera makes the kit useful for after-hours deterrence at customer entry points, rear loading doors, and stock areas where a passive recording-only system would not be enough.
- Warehouses and Commercial Yards: IP67-rated turret cameras on fixed mounts handle exposure to weather and dust at loading docks, roller doors, external walls, and vehicle access zones, with 30m IR covering unlit night-time areas.
- Offices and Business Perimeters: Sites needing multi-point coverage across reception entries, car parks, staff access doors, and perimeter lines benefit from the eight PoE channels and centralised recording on the included NVR.
- Sites Needing Smart Event Filtering: AcuSense classification across all 8 camera positions makes the system well suited to locations where reviewing footage quickly or managing alert notifications from multiple cameras is a practical priority.
Why Choose This Kit
This kit is designed for buyers who want a complete eight-camera outdoor system without sourcing cameras, a recorder, and storage separately. The DS-2CD2386G2-ISU/SL cameras combine 8MP 4K imaging, AcuSense target classification, active strobe and siren deterrence, Powered-by-DarkFighter low-light capability, 120dB WDR, and a built-in microphone in a single outdoor-rated turret housing. A simpler eight-camera kit may offer basic recording, but it will not include AcuSense human and vehicle filtering, active deterrence at every camera point, or the same low-light performance from a 1/1.8″ CMOS sensor. The DS-7608NI-M2-8P NVR adds 128Mbps bandwidth, 4K output, plug-and-play PoE for all eight cameras, and two HDD bays with 4TB already installed. For buyers comparing eight-camera 4K AcuSense kits available at Security Wholesalers, this combination of smart detection, deterrence, and ready-to-use storage sets it apart from entry-level alternatives.
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Buyer Decision Tips
Lens Selection: The 2.8mm lens (111 horizontal field of view) suits wider open areas such as driveways, shopfronts, car parks, and open yards. The 4mm lens (87 horizontal field of view) is better for narrower zones like gates, doorways, side paths, and corridors. Confirm the viewing width needed at each camera position before ordering, as the lens is fixed and cannot be changed after purchase.
Channel Capacity: This kit supplies 8 cameras for an 8-channel NVR, meaning all recorder channels are filled immediately. If there is any chance additional cameras will be needed at the same site in the future, consider whether a higher-channel recorder would better serve long-term requirements before committing to this configuration.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Kit Type |
8-camera 4K AcuSense outdoor turret CCTV kit with PoE NVR and storage. |
| Camera Model |
Hikvision DS-2CD2386G2-ISU/SL |
| NVR Model |
Hikvision DS-7608NI-M2-8P |
| Camera Quantity |
8 cameras included. |
| Camera Resolution |
8MP 4K imaging. |
| Image Sensor |
1/1.8″ Progressive Scan CMOS. |
| Lens Options |
2.8mm or 4mm fixed lens. |
| Field of View (2.8mm) |
Horizontal 111, vertical 59, diagonal 131 degrees. |
| Field of View (4mm) |
Horizontal 87, vertical 47, diagonal 102 degrees. |
| Night Vision Range |
Up to 30m IR range, 850nm wavelength. |
| Low-Light Technology |
Powered-by-DarkFighter technology. |
| Minimum Illumination |
Colour: 0.003 Lux at F1.6, AGC ON. |
| Wide Dynamic Range |
120dB true WDR. |
| AI Detection |
AcuSense human and vehicle target classification based on deep learning. |
| Active Deterrence |
Built-in strobe light and audible siren on each camera. |
| Built-In Microphone |
Yes, built-in microphone included on each camera. |
| Weather Rating |
IP67 rated for outdoor use. |
| Compression |
H.265+ compression. |
| NVR Channels |
8 channels with 8 built-in plug-and-play PoE ports. |
| NVR Bandwidth |
128Mbps incoming bandwidth. |
| NVR Video Output |
4K HDMI output. |
| HDD Bays |
2 HDD bays on the NVR. |
| Included Storage |
4TB surveillance hard drive pre-installed. |
Ideal Use Cases
Larger Residential Properties
Eight IP67-rated turret cameras on one PoE NVR covers all key access points around a larger home, including front gate, driveway, garage, side passages, and rear yard, with 4TB of pre-installed storage handling continuous recording.
Retail and Shopfront Sites
Active strobe and audible siren at every camera position gives shopfronts, bottle shops, and retail outlets an after-hours deterrence capability at entrances, rear delivery doors, and external stock areas beyond standard recording.
Warehouse and Industrial Yards
IP67 outdoor turrets with 30m IR and Powered-by-DarkFighter handle unlit loading docks, roller door bays, external walls, and vehicle access lanes across a warehouse or industrial yard without requiring extra lighting.
Office Buildings and Commercial Premises
AcuSense filtering across 8 simultaneous camera feeds makes event management practical for office car parks, reception entries, basement access, and building perimeters without excessive alert volume from irrelevant motion sources.
Schools and Childcare Facilities
Fixed turret cameras across 8 positions cover gate entries, drop-off zones, playground perimeters, and after-hours access points. The AcuSense human detection makes after-hours intrusion alerts more accurate at these types of sites.
Mixed-Use Strata or Body Corporate Sites
A single NVR with 8 PoE cameras suits apartment block perimeters, shared car parks, bin areas, and common entry points where footage from multiple zones needs to centralise into one accessible recorder for strata management review.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this kit if: You need exactly 8 outdoor camera positions covered immediately, want AcuSense human and vehicle classification at every point, require active strobe and siren deterrence on each camera, and need plug-and-play PoE with 4TB of included storage ready to record from setup.
- Choose a different kit if: You need fewer than 8 cameras and do not want to fill all channels at once, require more than 8 cameras with room to expand on the same recorder, need optical zoom or motorised varifocal lenses rather than fixed focal lengths, or require a higher-channel NVR for a staged multi-zone rollout.
FAQs
- Does this kit include a hard drive, or do I need to purchase one separately?
The kit includes a 4TB surveillance hard drive pre-installed in the DS-7608NI-M2-8P NVR. The system is ready for recording without additional purchases. Actual storage duration will vary depending on the number of cameras actively recording, resolution settings, H.265+ compression, and whether the system records continuously or on event triggers only.
- What does AcuSense do and why does it matter across an eight-camera system?
AcuSense uses deep learning to classify detected motion as human or vehicle, reducing false alerts triggered by wind, rain, insects, shadows, and small animals. Across a site with eight cameras, this is particularly useful because unfiltered motion alerts from multiple cameras simultaneously can quickly become unmanageable. AcuSense keeps alert notifications tied to events that are more likely to be relevant.
- Can I add more cameras to this system later?
The DS-7608NI-M2-8P NVR has 8 channels, and all 8 are filled by the included cameras. There is no capacity to connect additional cameras to this recorder without replacing it with a higher-channel model. Buyers expecting future expansion should account for this before selecting this kit configuration.
- How does the PoE setup work with this kit?
The DS-7608NI-M2-8P NVR has 8 built-in plug-and-play PoE ports. Each camera connects to the NVR using a single Cat6 Ethernet cable that carries both power and video data. This removes the need for separate power adapters or power cabling at each camera location, which simplifies the installation significantly.
- Which lens should I choose – 2.8mm or 4mm?
The 2.8mm lens provides a 111-degree horizontal field of view and suits open areas such as driveways, car parks, shopfronts, and yards where wide coverage matters. The 4mm lens provides an 87-degree horizontal field of view and is better suited to narrower zones such as doorways, gates, side passages, and corridors where more focused detail at a specific point is the priority. The lens is fixed and cannot be swapped after purchase.
- How does the active strobe and siren work on these cameras?
Each DS-2CD2386G2-ISU/SL camera includes a built-in strobe light and audible siren that can activate when a detection event occurs. This allows the system to do more than passively record by producing a visible and audible response at the camera location. This is useful for driveways, side access paths, loading zones, and after-hours outdoor areas where an immediate deterrent signal is preferred.
- What is the night vision range on these cameras?
The cameras provide up to 30m of IR night vision range using an 850nm IR wavelength. Powered-by-DarkFighter technology and a minimum illumination of 0.003 Lux at F1.6 also contribute to low-light colour performance in dimly lit conditions. Effective range in real-world conditions will depend on installation height, camera angle, and the reflectivity of surfaces in the scene.
- Is this kit suitable for a warehouse or commercial site, and what should I check before ordering?
Yes. The IP67 weather rating, 30m IR, AcuSense filtering, and active deterrence on each camera make this kit suited to warehouses, workshops, and commercial outdoor areas. Before ordering through Security Wholesalers, map the eight camera positions against your site layout to confirm the included channel count covers the required zones and that cable runs are achievable from each camera position back to the NVR location.
Cabling Considerations
- Cable Type: Cat6 Ethernet cable is recommended for all camera runs. Cat5e is acceptable for shorter runs, but Cat6 provides better headroom for 4K data rates and reduces the risk of performance degradation over longer cable lengths.
- Maximum PoE Cable Run: The IEEE 802.3af/at standard limits PoE cable runs to 100 metres per cable segment from the NVR PoE port to the camera. Runs longer than 100 metres will require a PoE extender or a mid-span switch to maintain both power delivery and signal integrity.
- Conduit and Outdoor Protection: Cable runs exposed to outdoor conditions should be routed through UV-rated conduit or weatherproof cable ducting to protect against UV degradation, moisture ingress, and physical damage, particularly in industrial or high-traffic outdoor environments.
- Wiring Tips: Plan all 8 cable routes from each camera position back to the NVR location before installation. Use a single continuous cable run per camera where possible rather than spliced or extended segments, which can introduce signal loss and reduce PoE reliability. Label each cable at both ends to simplify future servicing or camera repositioning.
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