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
Hikvision 8-ch 5MP 1U H.265 AcuSense DVR
The box that saves everything and runs the app
The hard drive
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
Hikvision IDS-7208HQHI is an 8-channel, 5MP-capable 1U DVR supplied with a 500GB hard drive pre-installed, so the unit is ready to configure and record without a separate drive purchase or fitting step.
Key specs
- Channels: 8 analogue camera inputs — the fixed ceiling for this recorder, so match camera count at design stage.
- Resolution: supports 5MP recording per channel.
- Compression: H.265, which reduces file size versus H.264 for equivalent image quality — extending usable recording time on the fitted 500GB drive before overwrite.
- Detection: AcuSense — Hikvision's analytics engine that differentiates human and vehicle motion from other triggers, reducing false-alert volume on the timeline.
- Form factor: 1U chassis, standard for rack or shelf-mount installs alongside other 1U CCTV kit.
Storage note
500GB is the drive capacity as shipped. Actual retention depends on channel count in use, resolution, frame rate and compression settings — size storage against the job, not just channel count.
Fit for the job
This is a channel-count and storage decision as much as a recorder decision: confirm the 8-channel limit and H.265/AcuSense feature set match the site's camera plan before specifying, since the DVR's inputs and pre-fitted drive are fixed at purchase.
Specifications
- System type
- Analog (HD over coax)
- Recorder
- 8-channel Hikvision 8-ch 5MP 1U H.265 AcuSense DVR
- Storage
- 500GB HDD
- What's in the box
- 1× Hikvision 8-ch 5MP 1U H.265 AcuSense 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 cameras can the IDS-7208HQHI support?
It has 8 channels, which is the fixed limit for camera inputs on this recorder.
Does it come with a hard drive fitted?
Yes, a 500GB hard drive is pre-installed, so it is ready to record without a separate drive purchase.
What compression format does it use?
It uses H.265, which reduces file size compared with H.264 at equivalent image quality, helping the 500GB drive hold more footage before overwrite.
What is AcuSense on this DVR?
AcuSense is Hikvision's motion analytics that distinguishes human and vehicle movement from other triggers, cutting down false alerts.
