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
1TB 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 1TB - 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
Hikvision 8-ch 8MP 1U H.265 AcuSense DVR
The box that saves everything and runs the app
The hard drive
Seagate 1TB - 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
Hikvision IDS-7208HUHI-M1/E is an 8-channel, 8MP-capable 1U DVR built on H.265 compression with AcuSense processing, supplied here with a 1TB hard drive pre-installed and ready to record on deployment.
Key specs
- Channels: 8
- Resolution support: up to 8MP per channel
- Compression: H.265
- Processing: AcuSense (Hikvision's analytics platform for reduced false-alarm handling)
- Form factor: 1U rackmount chassis
- Storage: 1TB HDD fitted and ready for immediate use
For installers, the 1U chassis keeps rack space to a minimum on multi-recorder sites, and the pre-installed 1TB drive removes a step from first-fix commissioning — no need to source, fit and format a separate disk before handover.
AcuSense processing on this model is aimed at cutting down nuisance motion triggers from non-human/vehicle movement, which is worth factoring into storage planning if you're running continuous recording alongside event-based triggers across all 8 channels.
As with any DVR install, confirm camera power supply quality before final sign-off — IR-heavy scenes at night draw more current, and a marginal PSU or long cable run is a common cause of flickering or dropped night images downstream of the recorder itself.
Specifications
- System type
- Analog (HD over coax)
- Recorder
- 8-channel Hikvision 8-ch 8MP 1U H.265 AcuSense DVR
- Storage
- 1TB HDD
- What's in the box
- 1× Hikvision 8-ch 8MP 1U H.265 AcuSense DVR; 1× Seagate 1TB - HDD 3.5" SATA Hard Drives – Free Installation with Any CCTV Kit or Package -Ideal for 24/7 continuous recording
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this DVR come with a hard drive fitted?
Yes, it's supplied with a 1TB hard drive pre-installed, so it's ready to record without adding storage first.
How many channels does the IDS-7208HUHI-M1/E support?
It's an 8-channel recorder in a 1U rackmount chassis.
What compression does this DVR use?
It uses H.265 compression with Hikvision's AcuSense processing.
What resolution can this DVR handle?
It supports recording up to 8MP per channel.
