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
500GB 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 500GB - 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 500GB - 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
8-channel 1080p 1U H.265 DVR with a 500GB drive pre-installed.
Key specs
- Channels: 8 analogue inputs
- Resolution: 1080p
- Compression: H.265
- Storage: 500GB HDD, fitted and ready to record
- Chassis: 1U
Storage and deployment
The 500GB drive ships fitted inside the unit, so there's no separate purchase or fitting step before first power-up — connect cameras, power the DVR, and it records. H.265 compression is used on this model, which is a newer standard than H.264 and generally allows more recorded footage to be held in the same drive capacity, useful when sizing retention against the 500GB fitted here.
Form factor
The 1U chassis keeps the physical footprint slim — a standard rack-height case rather than a full-depth NVR enclosure, suited to comms cupboards, under-desk positions, or a shelf install where rack space is limited.
On a job
For installers speccing an 8-camera 1080p analogue job, this SKU removes the drive-sourcing step: one part number covers recorder and storage together, with channel count, resolution and compression fixed at 8ch/1080p/H.265 as listed.
Specifications
- System type
- Analog (HD over coax)
- Recorder
- 8-channel HIKVISION 8-ch 1080p 1U H.265 DVR
- Storage
- 500GB HDD
- What's in the box
- 1× HIKVISION 8-ch 1080p 1U H.265 DVR; 1× Seagate 500GB - 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?
It's an 8-channel DVR, recording up to eight cameras at 1080p.
Does it come with storage fitted?
Yes — a 500GB hard drive is pre-installed, so it records as soon as it's powered on.
What compression standard does it use?
H.265, which generally allows more footage to be stored in the same drive capacity than H.264.
What size case is it?
A 1U chassis — a slim, standard rack-height case suited to comms cupboards or shelf installs.
