Product Description
The Hikvision DS-7608NI-M2/8P is an 8-channel NVR (network video recorder — the box that records footage from IP cameras) with 8 built-in PoE ports, so it powers and connects up to 8 cameras through a single network cable each, no separate power supplies needed.
What it actually does
It records up to 8 IP camera channels, with 8-ch@8MP decoding capacity and support for cameras up to 32MP resolution. Incoming bandwidth is up to 128 Mbps, outgoing up to 256 Mbps — this governs how many high-resolution streams it can handle at once without dropping frames. Video is compressed using H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264, which cuts file sizes so you fit more footage on the same drive.
Storage and monitoring
- Two SATA interfaces, each supporting drives up to 16TB — check your camera count and resolution against expected recording days before choosing drive size.
- Also supports NAS and iSCSI network storage if you want recording off-site or centralised.
- HDMI (up to 8K) and VGA outputs, independent of each other, for flexible monitor setups.
Compatibility
Works with ONVIF devices and Hik-Connect for remote viewing, plus supports up to 8 IP speakers. Gigabit LAN and USB ports are included for network connection and local backup. Note this listing does not include a hard drive — you'll need to add one separately.
Specifications
- Model
- DS-7608NI-M2/8P
- Series
- M-Series
- Max Resolution
- 32MP
- Form Factor
- 1U Rackmount / Desktop
- PoE Budget (Total)
- ≤ 120 W
- Incoming Bandwidth
- 128 Mbps
- Outgoing Bandwidth
- 256 Mbps
- Video Compression
- H.265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264
- Recording Resolution
- 32 MP/24 MP/12 MP/8 MP/6 MP/5 MP/4 MP/3 MP/1080p/UXGA/720p/VGA /4CIF/DCIF/ 2CIF/CIF/QCIF
- Frame Rate
- 30fps
- Decoding Capability
- 2×32MP / 10×8MP / 20×4MP / 40×1080p
- HDMI Output
- 1× HDMI
- VGA Output
- Yes
- HDMI/VGA Independent
- Independent
- HDD Bays
- 2 Bays
- Max HDD per Bay
- 16TB
- Max Total Storage
- 32TB
- eSATA Port
- No
- NAS / iSCSI Support
- Yes
- AcuSense
- No
- DeepinMind / AI
- No
- Human & Vehicle Detection
- Yes
- Face Detection
- Yes
- Face Recognition
- Yes
- Perimeter Protection
- Yes
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the DS-7608NI-M2/8P come with a hard drive?
No, this model is supplied without a hard drive (NO-HDD) — you'll need to fit a compatible SATA drive, up to 16TB per bay across its two SATA interfaces.
How many cameras can I connect and at what resolution?
Up to 8 IP cameras, with support for resolutions up to 32MP and decoding capacity of 8 channels at 8MP each.
Do the PoE ports power the cameras as well as connect them?
Yes, the 8 built-in PoE ports supply both power and network connection to compatible IP cameras over a single cable each.
Can I use this NVR with non-Hikvision cameras?
It supports ONVIF-compatible devices, so many third-party IP cameras can work with it alongside Hikvision models.
