Product Description
Hikvision DS-7208HUHI-K2 — 8-channel 1U hybrid DVR
One box, five signal types. The DS-7208HUHI-K2 reads HDTVI, AHD, CVI, CVBS and IP adaptively, so an install crew can mix legacy coax cameras with IP additions on the same recorder without a forklift upgrade.
Channel and IP capacity
8 analogue channels are standard. Enable enhanced IP mode and the recorder takes up to 16 network cameras in hybrid operation — useful when a site is migrating from coax to IP in stages rather than all at once.
Encoding and bandwidth
H.265 Pro+ compression keeps storage and bandwidth down against older codecs. Per-channel encoding tops out at 8 MP @ 8 fps or 5 MP @ 12 fps — plan channel resolution against that ceiling before quoting a job.
Storage
Two SATA bays, each accepting up to 10TB, for a maximum 20TB across the unit — sized for continuous recording across all 8 channels without frequent archiving.
Interfaces and analytics
- RS-485 for PTZ control
- Alarm I/O for third-party integration
- RCA audio in/out, plus audio over coax on Turbo HD channels
- Gigabit Ethernet for remote management and playback
- HDMI output up to 4K for local monitoring
- Line crossing and intrusion detection built in for basic perimeter alerting
Turbo HD channels also carry power over the same coaxial run as video, cutting a separate power cable on retrofit runs.
Also listed under SKU/EAN references DS-7208HUHI-K2-NO-HDD and 6941264022725 variants — confirm the exact part number against your quote before ordering, as HDD-included and no-HDD variants share the same base unit.
Specifications
- Model
- DS-7208HUHI-K2
- Series
- K-Series
- Form Factor
- 1U Rackmount / Desktop
- IP Channels (Hybrid)
- Up to 16
- Video Compression
- H.265 Pro+, H.265 Pro, H.265, H.264+, H.264
- Recording Resolution
- 8MP Lite, 5MP, 4MP, 3K, 1080p, 720p
- Frame Rate
- 8 fps @ 8MP / 12 fps @ 5MP / 15 fps @ 4MP
- Decoding Capability
- 8 Channels
- HDMI/VGA Independent
- Sync
- BNC Output
- Yes
- HDD Bays
- 2 Bays
- Max Total Storage
- 20 TB
- eSATA Port
- No
- AcuSense
- No
- DeepinMind / AI
- No
- Human & Vehicle Detection
- No
- Face Detection
- No
- Face Recognition
- No
- Perimeter Protection
- Yes
- Line Crossing
- Yes
- Intrusion Detection
- Yes
- False Alarm Filtering
- No
- People Counting
- No
- Audio Input
- 4 RCA
- Audio Output
- 1 RCA
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
How many IP cameras can the DS-7208HUHI-K2 support alongside analogue channels?
With enhanced IP mode enabled, it supports up to 16 network cameras in hybrid operation alongside its 8 analogue inputs.
What is the maximum storage capacity?
Two SATA bays each take up to 10TB, giving a maximum total of 20TB across the unit.
What encoding resolution and frame rate does it support?
Up to 8 MP at 8 fps, or 5 MP at 12 fps, using H.265 Pro+ compression.
Does it support power over the video cable?
Yes — on Turbo HD channels, video and power are transmitted over the same coaxial cable.
