Product Description
What the Dahua DH-XVR5108H-4KL-X-8P actually does
This is an 8-channel recorder that accepts HDCVI, AHD, TVI, CVBS and IP cameras on the same unit — a "Penta-brid" design, meaning you're not locked into one camera type if you extend the system later.
Its standout feature is built-in PoC (Power over Coax): up to 8 of the channels can both power and receive video from compatible HDCVI cameras over a single coax cable, so you skip running separate power leads to each camera. Total PoC output budget is 48W across those channels — worth checking against your camera count and power draw before buying.
Recording and storage
- Records up to 4K from analogue cameras and 8MP from IP cameras
- Hybrid mode extends capacity to 12 IP channels (8+4 configuration)
- H.265+ compression keeps file sizes down, useful if you're recording continuously across all channels
- Takes one SATA hard drive, up to 10TB — this determines how many days of footage you can keep, so match capacity to your channel count and recording settings
Display and network
HDMI output runs up to 4K, with VGA available as a simultaneous second output for a lower-spec monitor. Gigabit Ethernet and ONVIF support mean third-party IP cameras can be added, not just Dahua's own.
Suitable for commercial, retail, warehouse and industrial installs where PoC wiring and mixed camera types matter.
Specifications
- Brand
- Dahua
- Model
- XVR5108H-4KL-X-8P
- Series
- WizSense / XVR Series
- Channels
- 8
- Max Resolution
- 8MP (4K)
- Colour
- Black
- Video Compression
- H.265/H.264/H.265+/H.264+
- Frame Rate
- 7 fps @ 4K / 15 fps @ 4MP / 30 fps @ 1080p
- App Compatibility
- DMSS
- Camera Compatibility
- Hikvision, HiLook, Annke & any Hikvision-made OEM. Also compatible with any ONVIF-conformant IP camera.
- Storage Capacity
- Up to 10 TB
- Technology
- XVR
- Video Inputs
- TVI/AHD/CVI/CVBS/IP
- Video Outputs
- HDMI, VGA
- Human & Vehicle Detection
- Yes
- Face Detection
- No
- Face Recognition
- No
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this DVR power the cameras as well as record them?
Yes, on up to 8 channels it supplies power to compatible HDCVI cameras over the same coax cable used for video, with a total PoC budget of 48W.
Can I mix analogue and IP cameras on this recorder?
Yes, it supports HDCVI, AHD, TVI, CVBS and IP cameras, and hybrid mode lets you run up to 12 IP channels alongside the analogue inputs.
How much storage do I need?
The recorder takes one SATA hard drive up to 10TB; how many days of footage that gives you depends on your channel count, resolution and recording settings.
Will third-party IP cameras work with it?
Yes, it has Gigabit Ethernet and ONVIF support, which allows compatibility with third-party IP cameras as well as Dahua's own.
