XVR8508AI - Dahua Cooper-I 8CH 5MP Penta-brid 1U 1HDD WizSense DVR Recorder XVR1B08H-I

The Dahua XVR1B08H-I Cooper-I is a powerful 8-channel Penta-brid digital video recorder designed for reliable, high-definition surveillance. Supporting HDCVI, AHD, TVI, CVBS, and IP video inputs, it offers maximum flexibility for both new and existing camera systems.

Equipped with WizSense AI technology, the recorder features SMD Plus on all 8 channels, delivering accurate human and vehicle detection while reducing false alarms caused by rain, leaves, or movement in the background. With AI Coding and Smart H.265+ compression, it saves storage space and bandwidth without compromising on image quality.

This unit supports up to 5MP resolution for analogue cameras and up to 12 IP channels at 6MP, making it ideal for hybrid CCTV setups. The system includes 1 SATA port for up to 16 TB storage, HDMI and VGA outputs for flexible display options, and easy access via iOS/Android mobile apps or web browsers.

Built in a compact 1U design, the XVR1B08H-I is perfect for small to medium installations, offering professional security features in an affordable package.

Key Features:

• 8-channel Penta-brid DVR (HDCVI/AHD/TVI/CVBS/IP)
• Up to 5MP resolution for analogue channels, 12 IP channels up to 6MP
• WizSense AI with SMD Plus: accurate human/vehicle detection
• AI Coding + Smart H.265+: saves storage and bandwidth
• 1 SATA HDD bay, supports up to 16TB
• HDMI & VGA outputs, multi-screen display options
• Remote access via Dahua app (iOS/Android) & web browsers
• Compact 1U case, low power consumption (<7W without HDD)

Perfect for small to medium-sized surveillance systems needing 5 MP analogue recording, smart AI detection, and efficient storage management.

Why Choose the Cooper-I Series?

The Dahua Cooper-I Series XVR offers exceptional performance and flexibility for users seeking a cost-effective yet reliable surveillance system. Whether for home protection or business monitoring, its advanced features and easy operation make it a standout choice for security needs.

Specifications:

System

• Main Processor: Industrial-grade processor
• Operating System: Embedded Linux
• User Interface: Web, Local GUI

AI Features

• SMD Plus (by recorder): 8 channels, secondary filtering for human and vehicle detection, reduces false alarms caused by rain, leaves, or lighting changes

Video & Audio

• Analogue Camera Input: 8 BNC ports, auto-detect HDCVI/AHD/TVI/CVBS
• IP Camera Input: Up to 12 channels (4 IP channels by default + 8 channels converted from analogue)
  • Incoming/Recording/Outgoing bandwidth: 64 Mbps
  • Note: Enabling IP extension disables AI (SMD Plus)
• Supported Resolutions:
  • CVI: 5MP@25/20/10/12.5 fps; 4MP@25/30 fps; 1080p@25/30 fps; 720p@50/60/25/30 fps
  • TVI: 5MP@20 fps; 4MP@25/30 fps; 1080p@25/30 fps; 720p@25/30 fps
  • AHD: 5MP@20 fps; 4MP@25/30 fps; 1080p@25/30 fps; 720p@25/30 fps
• Encoding Capacity:
  • Main stream:
    • 5MP mode: 4-ch 5MP@1–6 fps
    • Others: 5M-N@1–12 fps; 4M-N/1080p@1–15 fps; 1080N/720p/960H/D1/CIF@1–25/30 fps
  • Sub stream: D1/CIF@1–15 fps
• Video Compression: AI Coding, Smart H.265+, H.265, Smart H.264+, H.264
• Audio Compression: G.711a, G.711u, PCM
• Video Bitrate: 32 kbps – 6144 kbps
• Audio Sampling: 8 kHz, 16 bit
• Audio Bitrate: 64 kbps

Outputs

• Video Output: 1 HDMI, 1 VGA (resolutions: 1920×1080, 1280×1024, 1280×720)
• Multi-screen Display:
  • Without IP extension: 1/4/8/9
  • With IP extension: 1/4/8/9/16
• Third-party Camera Support: Panasonic, Sony, Hanwha, Axis, Arecont, ONVIF

Network

• Protocols: HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, RTSP, UDP, NTP, DHCP, DNS, SMTP, UPnP, IP Filter, FTP, DDNS, SNMP, Alarm Server, P2P, Auto Registration, IP Search
• Mobile Access: iOS, Android
• Browser Support: Chrome, IE, Safari, Edge, Firefox
• Interoperability: ONVIF 22.12 (Profiles T/S/G), CGI, SDK
• Network Port: 1 × RJ-45 (10/100 Mbps)

Recording & Playback

• Record Modes: General, Alarm, Motion Detection
• Playback Channels: 1/4/9
• Playback Modes: Instant, General, Event, Tag, Smart playback
• Backup Methods: USB device, Network

Alarm

• General Alarms: Motion detection, HDCVI alarm, external alarm, network alarm, PIR alarm
• Anomaly Alarms: HDD error/failure, low space, network disconnection, IP/MAC conflict, video loss, tampering, camera offline
• Intelligent Alarms: SMD Plus
• Alarm Linkage: Record, snapshot, IPC alarm output, audio, buzzer, log, preset, email

Ports

• Audio Input: 1 RCA + 8-channel BNC (coaxial audio)
• Audio Output: 1 RCA
• Two-way Talk: Yes (shares input with first channel)
• Disk Interface: 1 SATA port (up to 16TB, varies with environment)
• USB: 2 × USB 2.0 (rear)
• HDMI/VGA: 1 each

General

• Power Supply: 12 VDC, 1.5 A
• Power Consumption: <7 W (without HDD)
• Net Weight: 0.57 kg
• Gross Weight: 1.05 kg
• Product Dimensions: 197 × 202.9 × 41.5 mm
• Package Dimensions: 332 × 240 × 64 mm
• Operating Temperature: –10 °C to +45 °C
• Storage Temperature: –20 °C to +60 °C
• Humidity: 10% – 90% (non-condensing)
• Installation: Desktop

Certifications

• CE-LVD: IEC 62368-1:2014
• CE-EMC: EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019, EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019, EN 55032:2015+A11:2020, EN 55035:2017+A11:2020, EN 55024:2010+A1:2015, EN 50130-4:2011+A1:2014
• FCC: 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B

What's in the box?

• Dahua XVR1B08H-I (XVR8508AI)
• Power Supply
• Mouse
• Quick Setup Guide
• Optional: fitted with a hard drive (please select the required size above in the pricing information section)