The Hikvision iDS-7232HQHI-M2/XT is a 32-channel 1080p 1U AcuSense DVR positioned at the lower "HQHI" decoding-resolution tier, bringing facial recognition and deep-learning perimeter protection to a large-channel-count recorder at a more budget-focused price point than the 5MP/8MP "HUHI" models in the range.
Hikvision iDS-7232HQHI-M2/XT 32-Channel 1080p 1U H.265 AcuSense DVR
The recorder supports up to 40 IP camera channels at up to 6MP each, alongside 32 analog channels accepting 5 adaptive signal types (HDTVI/AHD/CVI/CVBS/IP). Encoding reaches up to 3K/5MP Lite at 12fps — a lower ceiling than the 8MP@8fps figures found on equivalent "HUHI" models — with decoding capacity up to 24 channels at 1080p/30fps.
Facial recognition supports up to 16 face picture libraries, with the library itself backed up across both HDD and flash storage so that facial recognition data survives even if the hard drive fails. 32-channel AcuSearch technology is included for attribute-based footage search, alongside all-channel motion detection and all-channel HDTVI two-way audio.
Facial Recognition with HDD+Flash Backup
Up to 16 face picture libraries are supported, and the face picture library itself is backed up across both the hard drive and onboard flash storage, meaning facial recognition data isn't lost if the HDD fails — a useful resilience feature for sites relying on facial watchlists.
Large Hybrid Capacity at a Budget Tier
32 analog channels combine with up to 40 IP camera channels (up to 6MP), giving a large hybrid system, though at the "HQHI" resolution tier (5MP Lite@12fps encoding) rather than the higher 8MP@8fps ceiling on equivalent "HUHI" models.
AcuSearch Across All 32 Channels
AcuSearch attribute-based footage search is available across the full 32-channel capacity, letting operators search recorded video by attribute rather than manually reviewing continuous footage.
KEY BENEFITS
- Large 32-channel hybrid capacity at a lower price than HUHI-tier equivalents
- Facial recognition with resilient HDD+flash library backup
- AcuSearch attribute-based search across all 32 channels
- All-channel motion detection and HDTVI two-way audio
- Deep-learning perimeter protection option (up to 16 channels)
KEY FEATURES
- 32-channel analog input, 5 adaptive signals (HDTVI/AHD/CVI/CVBS/IP)
- Up to 40-ch IP camera input, up to 6MP resolution
- Encoding up to 3K/5MP Lite@12fps
- Decoding up to 24-ch@1080p/30fps
- Motion detection on all channels
- 4-ch facial recognition or 16-ch advanced perimeter protection (deep learning)
- Up to 16 face picture libraries, HDD+flash backed up
- 32-ch AcuSearch technology
- All-channel HDTVI two-way audio
- 1U chassis, 2 HDD bays
IDEAL FOR
- Large retail or commercial sites needing 32-channel hybrid recording on a budget
- Sites where 1080p/5MP Lite decoding is sufficient across the camera estate
- Facilities wanting resilient facial recognition libraries (HDD+flash backup)
- Investigation-heavy sites wanting AcuSearch across all 32 channels
- Installations wanting HDTVI two-way audio without extra cabling
- Budget-conscious 32-channel deployments prioritising channel count over top decode resolution
| Specification |
Details |
| Brand |
Hikvision |
| Model |
iDS-7232HQHI-M2/XT |
| Product Type |
32-Channel 1080p AcuSense Digital Video Recorder |
| Analog Video Input |
32-channel, 5 adaptive signals (HDTVI/AHD/CVI/CVBS/IP) |
| IP Video Input |
Up to 40 channels, up to 6MP |
| Video Compression |
H.265 Pro+ (and standard H.265/H.264 variants) |
| Encoding |
Up to 3K/5MP Lite@12fps (lower tier than equivalent HUHI models) |
| Decoding |
Up to 24-ch@1080p/30fps |
| Smart Detection |
Motion detection all channels; 4-ch facial recognition or 16-ch advanced perimeter protection |
| Facial Recognition |
Up to 16 face picture libraries, backed up across HDD and flash storage |
| Search |
32-ch AcuSearch technology |
| Audio |
All-channel HDTVI two-way audio |
| Storage |
2 HDD bays |
| Chassis |
1U |
| Power / Dimensions / Weight |
Not confirmed from the pages reviewed — verify before publishing |
| Warranty |
Manufacturer standard warranty (confirm current term before publishing) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does "HQHI" differ from "HUHI" here?
The "HQHI" tier caps encoding at 3K/5MP Lite@12fps, lower than the 4K/8MP@8fps figures on equivalent "HUHI" models — positioning this recorder as the more budget-focused option for sites that don't need top-tier decode resolution.
What happens to face recognition data if the hard drive fails?
The face picture library is backed up across both the HDD and onboard flash storage, so facial recognition data isn't lost even if the hard drive itself fails.
How many cameras can it support in total?
32 analog channels plus up to 40 IP camera channels at up to 6MP resolution.
Does it support facial recognition?
Yes, up to 4 channels of facial recognition, or alternatively up to 16 channels of advanced deep-learning perimeter protection, with up to 16 face picture libraries.
What is AcuSearch?
Attribute-based video search technology, available across all 32 channels on this model.
Does it support two-way audio?
Yes, all-channel HDTVI two-way audio is supported.
How much storage can it support?
2 HDD bays.
Is this a good fit for high-resolution cameras?
Not ideally — its encoding ceiling is 3K/5MP Lite@12fps, so if your camera estate includes higher-resolution channels needing native decoding, an equivalent HUHI-tier model would be a better match.
