The Hikvision DS-9632NI-M8 is a 32-channel M Series 8K network video recorder offering the same true 8K and dual-4K video output found on its 64-channel siblings, but scaled to a smaller camera count for mid-sized sites that don't need the largest channel capacity in the M Series range.
Hikvision DS-9632NI-M8 32-Channel 8K NVR
With up to 32 IP camera inputs, 320 Mbps incoming bandwidth and 400 Mbps outgoing bandwidth, the DS-9632NI-M8 is built for control-room style monitoring where high-resolution playback matters as much as raw channel count. Decoding capacity is tiered by resolution, from 2 channels at 32MP down to 32 channels at 1080p, allowing the recorder to be matched to a mixed-resolution camera estate rather than a single uniform spec.
Two independent HDMI outputs and two VGA outputs let the recorder drive both a primary monitoring wall and a secondary auxiliary display simultaneously. HDMI 1 supports true 8K output at 30Hz (in which case HDMI 2 drops to 1080p only), or dual 4K at 60Hz across both HDMI outputs when 8K isn't required — the same output flexibility found on the larger 64-channel M Series units, here on a 32-channel recorder.
8K & Dual 4K Video Output
HDMI 1 supports resolutions up to 8K (7680 × 4320) at 30Hz, 4K at 60Hz or 30Hz, 2K at 60Hz, and 1080p at 60Hz. HDMI 2 supports up to 4K at 60Hz or 30Hz, 2K at 60Hz, or 1080p at 60Hz, with a 1080p ceiling when HDMI 1 is running in 8K mode. Both VGA outputs support 1080p at 60Hz, with HDMI 1/VGA 1 forming the main output and HDMI 2/VGA 2 forming an independent auxiliary output.
RAID-Protected Storage
The recorder supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6 and 10, plus N+M hot spare configurations, letting installers weigh raw capacity against redundancy depending on how critical continuous recording is for the site. A related redundant-PSU variant, the DS-9632NI-M8/R, is also available for sites needing built-in power redundancy.
Special Camera Support & Audio
The DS-9632NI-M8 supports specialist camera types including people-counting cameras, ANPR cameras and fisheye cameras alongside standard IP cameras, and up to 8 channels of IP speakers can be connected for site-wide audio alerts.
KEY BENEFITS
- True 8K single-display output, or dual 4K across two independent HDMI outputs
- RAID 0/1/5/6/10 plus N+M hot spare for flexible, resilient storage
- Same high-end video output capability as the 64-channel M Series, on a 32-channel recorder
- Tiered decoding capacity handles a genuinely mixed-resolution camera estate
- Supports specialist cameras (ANPR, people counting, fisheye)
- Advanced streaming technology maintains usable live view on degraded networks
KEY FEATURES
- 32-channel IP camera input
- Decoding: 2-ch@32MP / 2-ch@24MP / 4-ch@12MP / 8-ch@8MP / 16-ch@4MP / 32-ch@1080p
- 320 Mbps incoming / 400 Mbps outgoing bandwidth
- HDMI 1: up to 8K@30Hz, 4K@60/30Hz, 2K@60Hz, 1080p@60Hz
- HDMI 2: up to 4K@60/30Hz, 2K@60Hz, 1080p@60Hz
- VGA 1 & VGA 2: 1080p@60Hz
- 1 × CVBS output (BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω)
- 2-ch audio output, 1-ch two-way audio (RCA)
- RAID 0/1/5/6/10, N+M hot spare
- Up to 8-ch IP speaker connections
IDEAL FOR
- Mid-sized control rooms needing genuine 8K primary display output
- Sites needing 32 channels without the largest 64-channel M Series footprint
- Facilities using specialist cameras (ANPR, people counting, fisheye)
- Installations needing RAID-protected, hot-spare storage
- Multi-room monitoring setups needing independent main/auxiliary video feeds
- Retail, transport or logistics sites needing people-counting integration
- Car parks and access roads needing ANPR camera support
- Sites with unreliable network links needing resilient streaming performance
| Specification |
Details |
| Brand |
Hikvision |
| Model |
DS-9632NI-M8 |
| Product Type |
M Series 8K Network Video Recorder |
| IP Video Input |
Up to 32 channels |
| Decoding Capacity |
2-ch@32MP / 2-ch@24MP / 4-ch@12MP / 8-ch@8MP / 16-ch@4MP / 32-ch@1080p |
| Bandwidth |
320 Mbps incoming, 400 Mbps outgoing |
| HDMI 1 Output |
8K@30Hz, 4K@60/30Hz, 2K@60Hz, 1080p@60Hz |
| HDMI 2 Output |
4K@60/30Hz, 2K@60Hz, 1080p@60Hz (max 1080p when HDMI 1 is 8K) |
| VGA Outputs |
VGA 1 & VGA 2: 1080p@60Hz |
| CVBS Output |
1-ch BNC (1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω) |
| Audio |
2-ch output, 1-ch two-way (RCA); up to 8-ch IP speakers |
| Storage |
RAID 0/1/5/6/10, N+M hot spare |
| Special Camera Support |
People counting, ANPR, fisheye |
| Available Variant |
DS-9632NI-M8/R (redundant PSU) |
| HDD Bays / Power / Dimensions / Weight |
Not confirmed from the pages reviewed — verify before publishing |
| Warranty |
Manufacturer standard warranty (confirm current term before publishing) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the DS-9632NI-M8 output true 8K video?
Yes, HDMI 1 supports 7680 × 4320 at 30Hz, though HDMI 2 is limited to 1080p output when HDMI 1 is running in that 8K mode.
How many cameras can it support?
Up to 32 IP camera channels, with decoding capacity tiered by resolution — for example 2 channels at 32MP or 32 channels at 1080p.
What RAID levels does it support?
RAID 0, 1, 5, 6 and 10, plus N+M hot spare configurations, giving flexibility to prioritise capacity or redundancy depending on the site's needs.
Is there a redundant power supply version?
Yes, the DS-9632NI-M8/R is a related variant with a built-in redundant power supply, for sites where power fault tolerance is a priority.
Does it support special camera types?
Yes, including people-counting cameras, ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) cameras and fisheye cameras, alongside standard IP cameras.
Can I connect IP speakers for alerts?
Yes, up to 8 channels of IP speakers can be connected for site-wide audible alerts.
What's the difference between the main and auxiliary outputs?
HDMI 1 and VGA 1 work together as the main output, while HDMI 2 and VGA 2 work together as an independent auxiliary output, letting one recorder drive two separate monitoring feeds.
How does this compare to the 64-channel M Series models?
It shares the same 8K/dual-4K video output capability and RAID storage options, but is scaled down to 32 channels for sites that don't need the largest 64-channel capacity.
