Hikvision DS-7608NXI-K1/8P – 8-Channel PoE 1U K Series AcuSense 4K NVR
The Hikvision DS-7608NXI-K1/8P is an 8-channel PoE NVR built for installations that need AI-driven detection alongside standard recording. Specifically, it accepts up to 8 IP camera inputs, and its 8 built-in PoE ports power cameras directly, so a separate PoE switch isn’t required. As a result, the whole system runs off one enclosure with clean cabling.
In addition, AcuSense technology analyses video for human and vehicle shapes, which in turn filters out false alarms triggered by leaves, insects, or shadows. Meanwhile, the recorder handles facial detection and face picture comparison, supporting up to 16 face libraries with thousands of stored faces. Furthermore, a single SATA interface accepts drives up to 10 TB, giving ample headroom for 8-channel continuous recording. On top of that, HDMI output reaches 4K resolution, so a single monitor can display sharp local playback, while stream-over-TLS encryption keeps transmitted footage secure.
Technical Specifications
Recording & Compression
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | DS-7608NXI-K1/8P |
| Recorder Type | 8-Channel PoE 1U K Series AcuSense 4K NVR |
| IP Video Input | 8 channels |
| Incoming Bandwidth | 80 Mbps |
| Outgoing Bandwidth | 80 Mbps |
| Decoding Format | H.265/H.265+/H.264+/H.264 |
| Recording Resolution | 12 MP/8 MP/6 MP/5 MP/4 MP/3 MP/1080p/UXGA/720p/VGA/4CIF/DCIF/2CIF/CIF/QCIF |
| Decoding Capability (AI Off) | 1-ch @ 12 MP, or 2-ch @ 8 MP, or 4-ch @ 4 MP, or 8-ch @ 1080p (30 fps) |
| Decoding Capability (AI On) | 1-ch @ 12 MP, or 1-ch @ 8 MP, or 3-ch @ 4 MP, or 6-ch @ 1080p (30 fps) |
| Synchronous Playback | 8 channels |
| Smart Analytics | Human/vehicle recognition, facial recognition, perimeter protection, motion detection 2.0, throwing-objects-from-building detection, ANPR, VCA (camera-dependent) |
Video & Audio I/O
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| HDMI Output | 1 channel, up to 4K (3840 × 2160)/30 Hz |
| VGA Output | 1 channel, up to 1920 × 1080/60 Hz |
| Video Output Mode | HDMI and VGA simultaneous output |
| Audio Output | 1-ch, RCA (Linear, 1 KΩ) |
| Two-Way Audio | 1-ch, RCA (using audio input) |
| Audio Compression | G.711ulaw/G.711alaw/G.722/G.726/AAC |
| USB Interface | Front: 1 × USB 2.0; Rear: 1 × USB 2.0 |
| Alarm In/Out | Not supported (Alarm4+1 optional on select variants) |
Network & Storage
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Network Interface | 1 × RJ45 10/100 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet |
| PoE Interfaces | 8 × RJ45 10/100 Mbps self-adaptive, IEEE 802.3af/at |
| PoE Power Budget | ≤ 75 W total |
| Remote Connections | Up to 128 |
| API | ONVIF (Profile S/G), SDK, ISAPI |
| Network Protocols | TCP/IP, DHCP, IPv4/IPv6, DNS, DDNS, NTP, RTSP, SADP, SMTP, SNMP, NFS, iSCSI, ISUP, UPnP, HTTP, HTTPS |
| Storage Interface | 1 × SATA, up to 10 TB per disk |
| Compatible Browsers | IE11, Chrome 57+, Firefox 52+, Safari 12+, Edge 89+ |
Power & Physical
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 48 VDC, 1.875 A |
| Power Consumption | ≤ 10 W (without HDD, PoE off) |
| Working Temperature | -10°C to 55°C (14°F to 131°F) |
| Working Humidity | 10% to 90% |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 320 mm × 240 mm × 48 mm (12.6″ × 9.4″ × 1.9″) |
| Weight | ≤ 1 kg (without HDD, 2.2 lb.) |
| Certification | CE (EN 55032:2015, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 50130-4, EN 55035:2017), CB, KC, REACH, WEEE, RCM, UKCA, LOA |
Who This NVR Suits Best
- Gated estates and residential compounds – AcuSense human/vehicle recognition filters out false alerts, cutting notifications down to genuine visitors and vehicles at the gate.
- Offices and reception areas needing access logs – facial recognition and face picture comparison support visitor identification alongside standard recording.
- Sites wanting sharper local review – the 4K HDMI output and 12 MP decoding suit installers who need to zoom into fine detail during footage review on-site.












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