NVR5208-8P-XI/PRO - It is an advanced WizMind NVR designed for high-performance intelligent video surveillance systems, ideal for professional and business environments. It integrates artificial intelligence based on Xinghan models , WizSeek intelligent video search with natural language and AcuPick technology for rapid target tracking , dramatically improving analysis times. It supports 8 PoE channels with resolution up to 32MP , 8K HDMI output , advanced facial recognition up to 200,000 faces and perimeter protection with false alarm reduction , ensuring maximum precision, reliability and scalability for every advanced security need. Dahua
NVR5208-8P-XI/PRO | WIZSENSE 8CH POE 32MP COOPER 1U 2HDD DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER

The Dahua NVR5208-8P-XI/Pro is a high-end WizMind NVR designed for professional AI-based video surveillance systems. Thanks to the Xinghan AI models , it enables advanced video searches with natural language WizSeek and quick target identification via AcuPick . It supports advanced installations with 8 PoE channels , management of cameras up to 32 MP and ultra-definition viewing via 8K HDMI output . Facial recognition , intelligent perimeter protection and advanced video analytics functions ensure maximum accuracy and reduction of false alarms in every operational scenario.
Main specifications:
- 8 PoE channels with support for cameras up to 32 MP
- WizMind Artificial Intelligence with Xinghan Models
- WizSeek intelligent video search with natural language
- AcuPick technology for rapid target tracking
- Facial recognition for up to 200,000 faces
- 8K HDMI output and Smart H.265+ compression
Further details
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Intelligent perimeter protection automatically filters out false alarms caused by environmental elements, focusing on people and vehicles for more accurate security.
Equipped with advanced network connectivity with support for professional protocols and remote access from iOS and Android mobile apps , it ensures continuous management and monitoring from anywhere.

Technical data sheet
| NVR5208-8P-XI/PRO | |
| System | |
| Main Processor | Industrial-grade processor |
| Operating System | Embedded Linux |
| Operating Interface | Web, Local GUI |
| TO THE | |
| AI by Recorder | Face detection; face recognition; video metadata (human, motor vehicles, and non-motor vehicles); perimeter protection; SMD; AcuPick; WizSeek; Texted-Defined Alarming |
| AI by Camera | Face detection; face recognition; video metadata (human, motor vehicles, and non-motor vehicles); perimeter protection; SMD; stereo analysis; crowd distribution; people counting; ANPR; heat maps; PPE detection; AcuPick |
| AcuPick Performance of AI by Recorder (1080P) (Number of Channels) | 8 channels |
| AcuPick Performance of AI by Camera (1080P) (Number of Channels) | All channels (36 targets/s) |
| WizSeek | |
| Performance | 1. Compatible with cameras that support AcuPick, it can meet full-channel WizSeek. 2. Compatible with normal cameras, after enabling AcuPick by NVR, it can offer up to 8-channel WizSeek. 3. Modeling capability: up to 432,000 targets per day. |
| Search Language | English; TradChinese; Korean |
| Perimeter Protection | |
| Perimeter Performance AI by Recorder (Number of Channels) | 8 channels, 10 IVS rules for each channel |
| Perimeter Performance of AI by Camera (Number of Channels) | All channels (32 targets/s) |
| Face Detection | |
| Face Attributes | 6 attributes |
| Face Detection Performance of AI by Recorder (Number of Channels) | 8 channels (up to 12 face images/s each channel) |
| Face Detection Performance of AI by Camera (Number of Channels) | All channels (32 targets/s) |
| Face Recognition | |
| Face Database Capacity | Up to 20 face databases with 200,000 images, with a total capacity of 44 G. |
| Face Recognition Performance of AI by Recorder (Number of Channels) | 8-channel FD (by camera) + FR (by recorder), image stream: 32 face images/s 8-channel FD (by recorder) + FR (by recorder), video stream: 16 face images/s |
| Face Recognition Performance of AI by Camera (Number of Channels) | All channels (32 targets/s) |
| SMD | |
| SMD Plus by Recorder | Xinghan Large-Scale AI Models enabled:Not support Xinghan Large-Scale AI Models disabled:8 channels: Secondary filtering for human and motor vehicle, reducing false alarms caused by leaves, rain and lighting condition change |
| SMD by Camera | All channels (64 targets/s) |
| Video Metadata | |
| Metadata Performance of AI by Recorder (Number of Channels) | 8 channels, 23 attributes extraction. |
| Metadata Performance of AI by Camera (Number of Channels) | All channels (32 targets/s) |
| People Attributes | 9 human body attributes |
| Motor Vehicle Attributes | 9 attributes |
| Non-motor Vehicle Attributes | 4 attributes |
| Vehicle License Plate Comparison | |
| ANPR by Camera (Number of Channels) | All channels (32 targets/s) |
| License Plate Database Capacity | 1. Create up to 20,000 plate numbers. 2. Blocklist and allowlist |
| Audio and Video | |
| Access Channel | 8 channels |
| Network Bandwidth | AI disabled: 512 Mbps incoming, 512 Mbps recording and 384 Mbps outgoing AI enabled: 200 Mbps incoming, 200 Mbps recording and 200 Mbps outgoing |
| Resolution | 32 MP;24 MP;16 MP;12 MP;8 MP;6 MP;5 MP;4 MP;3 MP;1080p;720p;960p;D1;CIF;QCIF |
| Decoding Capability | AI disabled: 2-channel 32 MP@30 fps; 3-channel 24MP@30fps; 5-channel 16MP@30fps; 6-channel 12MP@30fps; 8-channel 8MP@30fps AI enabled: 1-channel 32 MP@25 fps; 1-channel 24MP@25fps; 2-channel 16MP@30fps; 4-channel 12MP@30fps; 6-channel 8MP@30fps; 8-channel 6MP@30fps |
| Video Output | 1 VGA, 1 HDMI VGA:1920×1080, 1280×1024, 1280×720 HDMI: 7680×4320, 3840×2160, 1920×1080, 1280×1024, 1280×720 Heterogeneous video source output for HDMI and VGA |
| Multi-screen Display | Main screen: 1/4/8/9 Subscreens: 1/4/8/9 |
| Third-party Camera Access | ONVIF; Panasonic; Sony; Axis; Arecont; Pelco; Canon; Hanwha |
| Compression Standard | |
| Video Compression | Smart H.265+; H.265; Smart H.264+; H.264; MJPEG |
| Audio Compression | G.711a; G.711u; PCM; G726 |
| Network | |
| Network Protocol | HTTP; HTTPS; TCP/IP; IPv4; IPv6; UDP; NTP; DHCP; DNS; SMTP; UPnP; IP Filter; FTP; DDNS; SNMP; Alarm Server; P2P; Auto Registration; IP Search (Supports IP camera, DVR, NVS, etc.); ISCSI |
| Mobile Phone Access | iOS; Android |
| Interoperability | ONVIF 24.12(Profile T; Profile S; Profile G); CGI; SDK |
| Browser | Chrome; Firefox; IE |
| Recording Playback | |
| Multi-channel Playback | Up to 8 channels |
| Record Mode | General; motion detection; intelligent; alarm; POS |
| Backup Method | USB device and network |
| Playback Mode | Instant playback; general playback; event playback; tag playback; smart playback |
| Storage | |
| Disk Group | Yes |
| Alarm | |
| General Alarm | Motion detection; local alarm; alarm box; camera external alarm; network alarm; scene changing; PIR alarm; thermal alarm |
| Anomaly Alarm | Error (no disk, disk error, low space, low quota space; abnormal disk health; network disconnection; IP conflict; MAC conflict; abnormal fan speed); video loss; video tampering; offline camera; audio detection |
| Intelligent Alarm | Face detection; face recognition; video metadata (human, motor vehicle, and non-motor vehicle); perimeter protection; license plate comparison |
| Alarm Linkage | Record; snapshot (panoramic); local alarm output; IPC external alarm output; audio; buzzers; log, preset; e-mail |
| Port | |
| Audio Input | 1-channel RCA |
| Audio Output | 1-channel RCA |
| Alarm Input | 4 channels |
| Alarm Output | 2 channels |
| Disk Interface | 2 SATA ports. Each disk can contain up to 20 TB. This limit varies depending on the environment temperature. |
| RS-232 | 1 |
| RS-485 | 1 |
| USB | 2 (1 front USB 2.0 port, 1 rear USB 3.0 port) |
| HDMI | 1 |
| Network Port | 1(10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port, RJ-45) |
| PoE Port | 8 ports, 10/100 Mbps, IEEE 802.3 af/at, 1-8 ports support ePoE |
| General | |
| Power Supply | 100–240 VAC, 47–63 Hz |
| Power Consumption | <15 w="" without="" hdd="" total="" output="" power="" of="" poe="" is="" 130="" the="" maximum="" a="" single="" port="" 25="" 5="" td=""> |
| Net Weight | 2.59 kg (5.71 lb) |
| Gross Weight | 3.94 kg (8.69 lb) |
| Product Dimensions | 375.0 mm × 327.4 mm × 53.0 mm (14.76" × 12.89" × 2.09") (W × D × H) |
| Packaging Dimensions | 449.0 mm × 421.0 mm × 170.0 mm (17.68" × 16.57" × 6.69") (W × D × H) |
| Operating Temperature | –10 °C to +55 °C (+14 °F to +131 °F) |
| Storage Temperature | –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F) |
| Operating Humidity | 10%–93% (RH), non-condensing |
| Certifications | Class A CE-EMC: EN 55032:2015+A1:2020; EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019+A1:2021; EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019+A2:2021; EN 55035:2017+A11:2020; EN 50130-4:2011+A1:2014 CE-LVD: EN 62368-1:2014 |


