{"product_id":"hikvision-ds-7608nxi-k2-8pd-8-channel-k-series-nvr-with-8-poe","title":"Hikvision DS-7608NXI-K2\/8P(D) 8-Channel K Series NVR with 8 PoE","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHikvision DS-7608NXI-K2\/8P(D)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an 8-channel K Series AcuSense NVR with 8 built-in Power-over-Ethernet ports matching its channel count. The \"(D)\" designation denotes a specific decoding-capacity variant of this model, distinct from the base and other regional variants of the DS-7608NXI-K2\/8P.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHikvision DS-7608NXI-K2\/8P(D) 8-Channel 1U K Series AcuSense NVR with 8 Built-In PoE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll 8 supported IP camera channels can be powered directly from the recorder's built-in PoE ports. Decoding capacity on the \"(D)\" variant is tiered by resolution: up to 2 channels at 12MP, 4 at 8MP, 8 at 4MP, or 16 at 1080p, with 80 Mbps incoming bandwidth. Motion Detection 2.0 supports 4MP video analysis across all channels as standard (extending to 8MP when enhanced SVC mode is enabled), with 2-channel human\/vehicle recognition to reduce false alarms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFacial recognition covers 1 channel of video stream analysis or up to 4 channels of face picture analysis, with capacity for up to 16 face picture libraries and up to 20,000 pictures in total storage. H.265+ compression is claimed to reduce storage requirements by up to 75%, and stream-over-TLS encryption provides secure video transmission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTiered Decoding Capacity (\"(D)\" Variant)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \"(D)\" variant supports up to 2 channels at 12MP, 4 at 8MP, 8 at 4MP, or 16 at 1080p, with 80 Mbps incoming bandwidth. Confirm this decoding profile matches your camera resolution mix, as other regional\/suffix variants of the DS-7608NXI-K2\/8P offer different decoding tiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMotion Detection 2.0 \u0026amp; Enhanced SVC Mode\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard Motion Detection 2.0 covers 4MP video analysis across all channels; enabling enhanced SVC mode extends this to 8MP, at the cost of trade-offs elsewhere in the recorder's processing budget. Human\/vehicle recognition is supported across 2 channels specifically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFacial Recognition \u0026amp; Secure Transmission\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFacial recognition supports 1 channel of video stream analysis or up to 4 channels of face picture analysis, with up to 16 libraries and 20,000 stored pictures. Stream-over-TLS encryption secures video transmission for sites with stricter data-security requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKEY BENEFITS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 built-in PoE ports matching channel count for a self-contained system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotion Detection 2.0 with human\/vehicle recognition to reduce false alarms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFacial recognition included on a compact 8-channel recorder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eH.265+ compression can reduce storage requirements by up to 75%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStream-over-TLS encryption for secure video transmission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhanced SVC mode option for higher-resolution motion analysis when needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8-channel IP camera input (8 via built-in PoE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 built-in Power-over-Ethernet ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoding (\"D\" variant): 2-ch@12MP \/ 4-ch@8MP \/ 8-ch@4MP \/ 16-ch@1080p\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80 Mbps incoming bandwidth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eH.265+ \/ H.265 \/ H.264+ \/ H.264 video compression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotion Detection 2.0 — 4MP all channels (8MP with enhanced SVC mode)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHuman\/vehicle recognition up to 2 channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFacial recognition — 1-ch video stream \/ 4-ch face picture; up to 16 libraries, 20,000 pictures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStream over TLS encryption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIDEAL FOR\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall retail units, offices and homes wanting a self-contained PoE NVR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBudget-conscious installations wanting facial recognition and motion analytics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFacilities needing secure (TLS-encrypted) video transmission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSites matching the specific \"(D)\" decoding profile to their camera resolution mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetail, office or residential sites wanting basic human\/vehicle detection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallers standardising on Hikvision's K Series for cost-sensitive small deployments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSites wanting the option of higher-resolution motion analysis via enhanced SVC mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHikvision\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDS-7608NXI-K2\/8P(D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eK Series AcuSense Network Video Recorder with PoE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP Video Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 8 channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-In PoE Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 (matches channel count)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecoding Capacity (\"D\" variant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-ch@12MP \/ 4-ch@8MP \/ 8-ch@4MP \/ 16-ch@1080p\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncoming Bandwidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 Mbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVideo Compression\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eH.265+ (up to 75% storage reduction claimed) \/ H.265 \/ H.264+ \/ H.264\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotion Detection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotion Detection 2.0, 4MP all channels (8MP with enhanced SVC mode)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePerimeter Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHuman\/vehicle recognition up to 2 channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFacial Recognition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-ch video stream \/ 4-ch face picture; up to 16 libraries, 20,000 pictures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecurity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStream over TLS encryption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariant Note\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\"(D)\" decoding profile — confirm it matches your camera resolution mix vs other regional variants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower \/ Dimensions \/ Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot confirmed from the pages reviewed — verify before publishing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer standard warranty (confirm current term before publishing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the \"(D)\" suffix mean on this model?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt denotes a specific decoding-capacity variant of the DS-7608NXI-K2\/8P — supporting up to 2-ch@12MP, 4-ch@8MP, 8-ch@4MP or 16-ch@1080p — which may differ from other regional\/suffix variants of the same base model, so it's worth confirming this matches your camera resolution mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a separate PoE switch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, its 8 built-in PoE ports match its 8-channel capacity, so a full camera system can be powered directly from the recorder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it support facial recognition?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, 1 channel of video stream facial recognition, or up to 4 channels of face picture analysis, with up to 16 face libraries and 20,000 stored pictures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it support human\/vehicle detection?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, across up to 2 channels, while broader Motion Detection 2.0 covers all channels at 4MP resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is \"enhanced SVC mode\"?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn optional mode that extends Motion Detection 2.0's video analysis resolution from 4MP up to 8MP, at the cost of trade-offs elsewhere in the recorder's processing allocation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much storage can H.265+ save?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHikvision states H.265+ can reduce storage requirements by up to 75% versus standard H.264.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs video transmission secure on this recorder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it uses stream-over-TLS encryption for more secure video transmission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many cameras can it support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 8 IP camera channels, all powerable via the built-in PoE ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Hikvision","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54291187269973,"sku":"DS-7608NXI-K2\/8P(D)","price":236.94,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0878\/2476\/1173\/files\/1_65aeaf78-92de-4adc-8361-15dfe1ab2a39.webp?v=1783422638","url":"https:\/\/cctvdirectuk.co.uk\/products\/hikvision-ds-7608nxi-k2-8pd-8-channel-k-series-nvr-with-8-poe","provider":"CCTV DIRECT UK LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}