What's in the box
Every part in this kit and how many of each you get. Tap a part to see its full specification.
uses analogue cameras; check existing coax cable condition and compatibility before reuse.
Recording storage
2TB storage is included. Recording time depends on the camera mix, bitrate and recording schedule. A reliable day estimate is unavailable for this configuration.
Before installation
Check the component list below for included cables, power supplies and mounting accessories. Choose cable lengths and camera positions for your layout; camera count alone does not establish coverage. Confirm lens field of view, lighting and weather protection for each position.
Price on request
One part of this kit — the Seagate 2TB - HDD 3.5" SATA Hard Drives – Free Installation with Any CCTV Kit or Package -Ideal for 24/7 continuous recording — is sold at a quoted price, so we price the kit for you rather than publish a total. Everything else in the box is listed below.
The recorder
1× HIKVISION 8-ch 1080p 1U H.265 DVR
The box that saves everything and runs the app
The hard drive
1× Seagate 2TB - HDD 3.5" SATA Hard Drives – Free Installation with Any CCTV Kit or Package -Ideal for 24/7 continuous recording
Where the footage is kept
Want different cameras, a bigger drive or longer cable runs? Open this exact kit in the builder and change any part — everything is re-checked against the rest as you go, so you cannot end up with parts that do not work together.
Product Description
DS-7208HGHI: 8-channel, 1080p, H.265, 1U, 2TB pre-installed. That's the spec set an installer needs at quote stage, and it's fixed — no field expansion beyond 8 channels.
Key specs
- Channels: 8-ch DVR
- Resolution: 1080p recording
- Compression: H.265 — lower bitrate per channel than H.264, so the fitted drive stretches further before overwrite
- Chassis: 1U — standard comms cabinet rackmount or desktop placement
- Storage: 2TB HDD pre-installed — no drive sourcing or fitting on-site
Deployment notes
Spec this where the channel count is confirmed at 8 or fewer and won't grow — retrofit jobs on fixed analogue-HD camera counts, single-site installs, or as a like-for-like swap on existing HGHI-series runs. The pre-installed 2TB drive removes one line from the install checklist: no separate storage procurement, no in-cabinet drive fitting before commissioning.
Compatibility check before quoting
Confirm the camera set is analogue HD (matching this DVR's input type) before adding to a job sheet — this model is not a straight drop-in for IP camera runs.
No claims beyond channel count, resolution, compression, chassis format and drive capacity are made here; confirm anything else (audio channels, alarm I/O, exact H.265 variant) against the datasheet before committing to a spec on a job.
Specifications
- System type
- Analog (HD over coax)
- Recorder
- 8-channel HIKVISION 8-ch 1080p 1U H.265 DVR
- Storage
- 2TB HDD
- What's in the box
- 1× HIKVISION 8-ch 1080p 1U H.265 DVR; 1× Seagate 2TB - HDD 3.5" SATA Hard Drives – Free Installation with Any CCTV Kit or Package -Ideal for 24/7 continuous recording
Frequently Asked Questions
How many channels does the DS-7208HGHI support?
8 channels, recording at 1080p.
Does it come with a hard drive fitted?
Yes — a 2TB HDD is pre-installed, so no separate drive purchase or fitting is needed before first use.
What compression standard does it use?
H.265, which keeps footage file sizes smaller than the older H.264 standard for the same recording length.
What chassis format is it built in?
A 1U case, suited to a standard comms cabinet or desktop placement.
