VIP Vision NVR8PRO-I 8-channel PoE NVR, front three-quarter view

VIP Vision NVR8PRO-I front with status lights and USB port

NVR8PRO-I rear panel with 8 PoE ports, network, VGA, HDMI, audio and alarm terminals

NVR8PRO-I rear panel diagram with each port labelled

NVR8PRO-I dimension drawing, 375 x 329 x 53 mm

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VIP Vision Professional AI 8 Channel Network Video Recorder with PoE (256Mbps) - NVR8PRO-I

Name: VIP Vision Professional AI 8 Channel Network Video Recorder with PoE (256Mbps) - NVR8PRO-I
Brand: VIP Vision
SKU: NVR8PRO-I
Price: 490 AUD
Availability: InStock

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$490.00 inc GST

VIP Vision NVR8PRO-I: a 1U, 8-channel Professional AI recorder with a built-in 8-port PoE switch and two drive bays.

✓8 IP channels, recording up to 16MP
✓8 PoE ports, 72 W total
✓256 Mbps, or 180 Mbps with AI on
✓2 SATA bays, up to 16TB each
✓Face recognition, IVS and SMD on the NVR
✓HDMI (4K) and VGA, 4 alarm inputs

VIP Vision NVR8PRO-I 8-channel PoE recorder, front three-quarter view of the 1U chassis

VIP Vision · Professional AI · 8 channel PoE

Eight cameras, one cable each.
8 PoE ports. Two drive bays. 1U.

This is the NVR8PRO-I: a 1U recorder that powers and records up to eight IP cameras through its own 8-port PoE switch, with two drive bays of up to 16TB each.

In one sentence: the NVR8PRO-I is a VIP Vision Professional AI 8-channel network video recorder in a 1U chassis, with 8 built-in PoE ports, recording up to 16MP, 256 Mbps of bandwidth and two SATA bays of up to 16TB each.

Recorder only, unless you choose drives.

The recorder ships without drives. Choose one or two drives in the options above, or fit your own surveillance drives in the two bays. The built-in PoE ports power the cameras.

In the box

NVR8PRO-I recorder
Hard drives, only if chosen in the options

You also need

IP cameras, up to eight
A Cat5e or Cat6 cable from each camera
A TV or monitor with HDMI or VGA
A network cable to your router, for the phone app

A PoE switch and a recorder in one box.

Eight PoE ports on the back supply up to 25.5 W each and 72 W in total, so each camera needs only one network cable. On the recorder itself: face detection and recognition on 1 channel, AI tripwire and intrusion (IVS) on 2 and AI motion detection (SMD) on 4. With AI on, bandwidth drops from 256 Mbps to 180 Mbps.

Front

Two bays inside, up to 16TB each.

Two SATA bays take up to 16TB each, 32TB in total. Recording runs from 16MP (4920 × 3264) down to CIF. One USB 2.0 port on the front for backups and the mouse.

Rear

Eight PoE ports and a Gigabit uplink.

8 × 100 Mbps PoE ports (802.3af/at) and one Gigabit network port to your router. HDMI up to 3840 × 2160, VGA up to 1920 × 1080, one rear USB 2.0. Mains is 100–240 VAC, with a power switch.

NVR8PRO-I rear panel diagram from the datasheet: power input and switch, PoE ports, network, VGA, audio, HDMI, USB, alarm and ground

Connections

Alarms and audio on the back.

Alarm terminals take 4 inputs and 2 outputs for sensors and sirens. One RCA audio input and one RCA output. A ground screw sits at the right.

How it goes in

From the shelf to the first camera.

Place the recorder

1U, 375 mm wide and 329 mm deep. Put it on a shelf or in a cabinet with air around it, near your router. 100–240 VAC.

Fit the drives

Up to two SATA drives of up to 16TB each. If you chose drives in the options, they come with the recorder.

Plug in the cameras

One network cable from each camera to a PoE port. Keep within 25.5 W per port and 72 W in total.

Set up the AI

Connect a screen and the mouse, run the start-up wizard, then turn on face, IVS or SMD rules on the channels that need them.

At a glance

NVR8PRO-I

Show specs

Model

NVR8PRO-I

Channels

8 IP

PoE

8 × 100 Mbps ports, 802.3af/at; 25.5 W per port, 72 W total

Recording

16MP (4920 × 3264) down to CIF

Compression

Smart H.265+ / H.265 / H.264 / H.264+ / MJPEG

Bandwidth, AI off

256 Mbps

Bandwidth, AI on

180 Mbps

Decode, AI off

4 ch @ 8MP/25 fps, 8 ch @ 4MP/25 fps

Decode, AI on

8 ch @ 1080p/25 fps

Playback

Up to 8 channels

Live view

1/4/8/9

Face detection on the NVR

1 channel, up to 12 face images/s

Face recognition on the NVR

1 channel if the NVR detects; 8 channels with face capture cameras

Face library

10 databases, 200,000 images

Human and vehicle on the NVR

IVS 2 channels (10 rules each), SMD 4 channels

ANPR

On the cameras, 4 channels, 20,000 plates

Drives

2 × SATA, up to 16TB each

Network

1 × Gigabit uplink

Display

1 × HDMI (up to 3840 × 2160), 1 × VGA (up to 1920 × 1080)

USB

1 front USB 2.0, 1 rear USB 2.0

Audio

1 RCA input, 1 RCA output

Alarm

4 inputs, 2 outputs

Interoperability

ONVIF 21.12 (Profile T, S, G); iOS and Android app

Power

100–240 VAC, 47–63 Hz; under 10 W without drives

Chassis

375 × 329 × 53 mm, 1U, 2.51 kg without drives

Environment

−10 °C to +55 °C, 10–93% RH

Warranty

4 years

NVR8PRO-I dimension drawing, 375 mm wide, 53 mm high, 329.3 mm deep

375 × 329 × 53 mm, 1U, 2.51 kg without drives. Units mm.

Pair it with

What this recorder does not include

Storage

Surveillance drives

Choose the drive size in the options above, one or two drives of 2TB to 14TB. Each bay takes up to 16TB.

Cameras

Professional AI cameras

VIP Vision Professional AI cameras add face capture, ANPR and people counting. ONVIF cameras from other brands also record.

Security

A lockable cabinet

Keep the recorder out of reach so a thief can't take the footage with it. Ask us about the 24SECCAB security cabinet.

Power

A UPS

Keeps the recorder and every PoE camera running through short power cuts, and protects the drives from sudden shutdowns.

Where it is used

Sites that need up to 8 cameras.

Homes

Front door, driveway, side gates and back yard, all powered from the recorder.

Shops and cafes

Counter, entry, stockroom and rear door.

Small offices

Reception, entries and the car park.

Workshops and sheds

Roller doors, the yard and the tool store, with AI tripwire on 2 channels.

Farms and acreage

House, sheds and gates on one recorder.

Medical and childcare

Entries and car park, with face recognition on the front door.

NVR8PRO-I or Watchguard NVR8COM-I

	VIP Vision NVR8PRO-I (this recorder)	Watchguard NVR8COM-I
Channels and PoE ports	8 and 8	8 and 8
Bandwidth, AI off / on	256 / 180 Mbps	256 / 180 Mbps
Drive bays	2, up to 16TB each	1, up to 16TB
Alarm in / out	4 / 2	None
Power	100–240 VAC built in	53 VDC plug-in supply
Size	375 × 329 × 53 mm	260 × 233 × 48 mm

VIP Vision makes this recorder as the only model on its datasheet. Figures come from each recorder's own datasheet: two bays and alarm terminals on the NVR8PRO-I, a smaller box on the NVR8COM-I.

Common questions

Does this NVR power the cameras?

Yes. It has 8 PoE ports (802.3af/at) supplying up to 25.5 W per port and 72 W in total.

Are hard drives included?

Not as standard. Choose one or two drives in the options above, 2TB to 14TB each, or fit your own. Each bay takes up to 16TB.

How much storage can it hold?

Two SATA drives of up to 16TB each, 32TB in total.

What resolution can it record?

Up to 16MP (4920 × 3264) per camera, within 256 Mbps in total, or 180 Mbps with AI switched on.

What changes when AI is switched on?

Bandwidth drops from 256 Mbps to 180 Mbps, and decoding drops from 8 channels at 4MP to 8 channels at 1080p.

What AI does the recorder run itself?

Face detection and recognition on 1 channel, AI tripwire and intrusion (IVS) on 2 channels with 10 rules each, and AI motion detection (SMD) on 4 channels.

Can it recognise faces from more channels?

Yes, 8 channels when face capture cameras detect the face and the NVR does the recognition. The library holds 10 databases and 200,000 images.

Does it support number plate recognition?

Yes, on the cameras, up to 4 channels, with up to 20,000 plates on block and allow lists.

Can I connect two screens?

It has one HDMI output up to 4K and one VGA output up to 1080p. The live view splits 1, 4, 8 or 9 ways.

Will it work with other camera brands?

Yes, ONVIF cameras (Profile T, S and G). AI features depend on the camera; VIP Vision Professional AI cameras support them all.

What is the warranty in Australia?

4 years from VIP Vision, supported by InFront Technologies. The datasheet is on the Attachments tab.

Who can install the camera cabling?

Concealed cabling between the cameras and the recorder is customer cabling under AS/CA S009 and needs an ACMA-registered cabler. Plugging the recorder into an existing power point is normal use.

Supported by InFront Technologies.

Not sure which cameras or drive size to choose? Send us your camera list and how long you want to keep footage: call 1300 736 970 or email [email protected].

Installation and safety

Mains recorder. 100–240 VAC into an existing power point is normal use. A new circuit or any switchboard work needs a licensed electrician. Power off before fitting or removing a drive.

Camera cabling. Concealed cabling between the cameras and the recorder is customer cabling under AS/CA S009 and needs an ACMA-registered cabler.

Privacy and audio. Recording people and conversations is covered by state and territory surveillance laws. Point cameras at your own property and check the rules before you record audio.

What it does not do. It has no analogue (coax) inputs, no eSATA and one network port. PoE stops at 72 W in total.

Figures. From the VIP Vision Professional AI Series NVR8PRO-I datasheet.

Dimensions: 375mm x 329mm x 53mm
Power Supply: 100~240VAC / 47~63 Hz
Audio: 1 channel input (RCA), 1 channel output (RCA)
Operating Environment: -10°C ~ +55°C / 10 ~ 93%RH
Weight: 2.51kg (without HDD)
Display Split: 1st & 2nd Screens: 1/4/8/9
Network Functions: HTTP, TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, UPNP, RTSP, UDP, SMTP, NTP, DHCP, DNS, IP Filter, PPPOE, DDNS, FTP, Alarm Server, IP Search, Easy4ip
Power Consumption: NVR:
Rackmount Units: 1RU
Rackmountable: No
Video Input: 8 channels
Interoperability: ONVIF 21.12(Profile T; Profile S; Profile G); CGI; SDK. Supports Panasonic, Sony, Samsung, Axis, Pelco, Arecont, Canon. Chrome, IE9 and later, Firefox support.
PoE: Yes
Recording Resolution: Configurable from 16.0MP (4920 x 3264) to CIF (352 x 288)
Alarm Actions: Begin record, take snapshot, camera external alarm output, audio, buzzer, NVR log, camera preset, email
Alarm Interface: 4 channels input, 2 channels output
Alarm Types: General (motion, video loss, scene change, etc.), Anomalies (camera disconnect, disk full, IP conflict , etc.), Intelligent (AI alerts, face, human/vehicle, etc.)
ANPR (By Camera): 4 channels
ANPR Functions: Up to 20,000 plate numbers, blocklist & allowlist
App Integration: iOS / Android
Backup Method: USB Device / Network
Decoding Capacity (AI Disabled): [email protected]/25fps, [email protected]/25fps
Decoding Capacity (AI Enabled): 8CH@1080p/25fps
Display Mode: HDMI1 + VGA1 (Mirror)
Display Output: 1 x HDMI (up to 3840 x 2160), 1 x VGA (up to 1920 x 1080)
Face Detection (By Camera): 8 channels
Face Detection (By NVR): 1 channel (up to 12 face images per second, per channel)
Face Detection Functions: Gender, Age Group, Glasses, Expressions, Face Mask, Beard
Face Recognition (By Camera): 8 channels
Face Recognition (By NVR): 1 channel (Face detection via NVR video stream analysis; Face recognition performed by NVR) 8 channels (Face detection performed via Face Capture cameras via image stream; Face recognition performed via NVR)
Face Recognition Capacity: NVR Supports up to 10 face databases and 200,000 face images
HDD: 2 x SATA bays, up to 16TB per bay
HDD Capacity: 2
Human/Vehicle Detection (By Camera): IVS: 8 channels, SMD: 8 channels
Human/Vehicle Detection (By NVR): IVS: 2 channels (10 rules per channel), SMD: 4 channels
Human/Vehicle Detection Functions: AI Tripwire & Intrusion (IVS), AI Motion Detection (SMD)
Network Bandwidth (AI Disabled): 256Mbps (incoming/recording/outgoing)
Network Bandwidth (AI Enabled): 180Mbps (incoming/recording/outgoing)
Network Input: 1 x 1000Mbps Ethernet uplink, 8 x PoE 100Mbps (802.3af/at)
NVR Operated AI: Face Detection, Face Recognition, AI Tripwire/Intrusion and AI Human/Vehicle Detection
Playback Channels: Up to 8 channels
Playback Modes: General Recording, Motion Detection, Intelligent Events, Alarm Triggers
Processor & Operation: Industrial-grade processor, Embedded Linux OS, Web Interface / Local GUI
Supported Camera AI: Face Detection, Face Recognition, AI Tripwire/Intrusion and AI Human/Vehicle Detection, People Counting, Crowd Distribution, Heatmap, ANPR, Audio Detection, Thermal Alarm, Fisheye Dewarp (Via PC web interface only)
USB & Other Inputs: 1 x Front USB 2.0, 1 x Rear USB 2.0
Video & Audio Compression: Video: Smart H.265+ / H.265 / H.264 / H.264+ / MJPEG, Audio: G.711a / G.711u / PCM / G726
Video Metadata (By Camera): -
Video Metadata (By NVR): -
Video Metadata Functions: -