Dahua NVR5208-8P-AI/ANZ 8-Channel PoE AI Network Video Recorder – WizSense, AcuPick, Face Recognition, 2× SATA, 4K HDMI

The Dahua NVR5208-8P-AI/ANZ is a powerful 8-channel AI AcuPick network video recorder designed for advanced CCTV systems that demand accurate event detection, fast forensic search, and reduced false alarms.

Powered by Dahua WizSense and an onboard AI chip, this NVR supports AcuPick intelligent search, face detection and recognition, perimeter protection, SMD Plus, and advanced metadata analytics. With 8 integrated PoE ports, support for up to 32MP cameras, and dual SATA bays, it is an ideal recorder for commercial sites, schools, warehouses, strata, and serious residential installations.

This /ANZ model is fully compliant for the Australian & New Zealand market.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Onboard AI processor with deep-learning algorithms

• Recorder-based AI reduces camera dependency and cost

• Faster response times and more accurate alerts

AcuPick Intelligent Search:

• Instantly locate people or vehicles across large volumes of footage

• Combines front-end and back-end AI for unmatched forensic speed

• Ideal for incident review and investigations

Face Detection & Recognition:

• Supports up to 20 face databases / 20,000 face images

• Face attributes: age group, gender, glasses, mask, beard

• Suitable for access monitoring, alerts, and investigations

Advanced Vehicle & ANPR Analytics:

• Supports ANPR (by camera) with blocklist/allowlist

• Vehicle metadata: plate number, colour, model, logo, direction

• Excellent for car parks, gated sites, and commercial premises

Accurate Perimeter Protection:

• AI filters false alarms (rain, leaves, lighting changes)

• Human & vehicle classification

• Supports IVS rules for reliable intrusion detection

8× Integrated PoE Ports:

• IEEE 802.3af/at PoE with up to 130W total power budget

• Simplifies installation – power and data over one cable

• Supports ePoE for extended distances

How can this product help?

• Reduces false alarms compared to standard motion detection

• Cuts investigation time with AcuPick and smart playback

• Scales easily with third-party cameras (ONVIF, Axis, Sony, Panasonic, Hanwha)

• Supports high-resolution cameras up to 32MP

• Ideal for AI-driven CCTV upgrades without replacing all cameras

Technical Highlights:

• Channels: 8 IP cameras

• PoE: 8× built-in PoE ports

• Max Camera Resolution: Up to 32MP

• AI by Recorder: Face detection, face recognition, SMD Plus, perimeter protection

• AI by Camera: ANPR, heat map, people counting, metadata

• Decoding: Up to 8 × 8MP @ 30fps

• Bandwidth: Up to 384 Mbps (AI off), 200 Mbps (AI on)

• Storage: 2× SATA HDD bays (up to 20TB per drive)

• Video Output: Dual HDMI (up to 4K) + VGA

• Mobile Access: iOS & Android (DMSS)

• Operating System: Embedded Linux

• Form Factor: 1U rack or desktop

Ideal Applications

• Commercial buildings & warehouses

• Schools & education facilities

• Retail & shopping centres

• Strata & apartment complexes

• Car parks & gated premises

• High-end residential CCTV systems

Please Note

• Hard drives are not included and must be added separately

• AI features depend on compatible cameras and configuration

• This is the official ANZ model, authorised for use in Australia

Why wait?

If you’re upgrading to AI-driven CCTV, the Dahua NVR5208-8P-AI/ANZ delivers serious analytics power without the complexity or cost of enterprise VMS platforms. It’s fast, accurate, scalable — and built for real-world security needs.