Dahua XVR5108HS 5MP 8-Channel HDCVI XVR Recorder

Dahua 5MP 8-Channel XVR

The Dahua XVR5108HS 8-Channel XVR records up to 5MP resolution across eight BNC coax inputs. It supports HDCVI, AHD, TVI, and CVBS camera types for flexible deployment on upgraded analog plants. One SATA bay accepts surveillance drives up to 16TB to hold higher-bitrate 5MP archives on site.

HDMI and VGA outputs feed local security monitors for live matrix view and playback scrubbing. The RJ45 network port connects the recorder to LAN infrastructure for remote access and alarm integration. Two USB ports support mouse control and media backup. Two-way audio operates on channels linked to compatible 5MP HDCVI cameras with audio pigtails.

Five-megapixel recording increases pixel count for license plate and face crops compared with 2MP coax systems. Installers should verify coax quality and run length when upgrading cameras without replacing cable. The XVR5108HS series targets sites that need higher detail on cash registers, loading docks, and parking lanes.

Eight channels fit boutique retail, dental offices, and small logistics bays where IP camera counts would inflate switch and licensing costs. Per-channel bitrate caps prevent one high-motion scene from consuming disproportionate disk space. Motion and alarm recording modes extend effective retention on the 16TB internal drive.

Remote operators use Dahua client software for live view, PTZ control on compatible cameras, and synchronized playback across channels. Export selected intervals to USB for incident review. Firmware maintenance through the web UI keeps codec and security patches current across the installed base.

Key Features

• 5MP Per-Channel Recording
  Captures five-megapixel detail from HDCVI and compatible analog HD cameras on each BNC port.

• Eight Independent Coax Inputs

  • Auto-detects HDCVI, AHD, TVI, and CVBS signal types
  • Supports mixed-resolution fleets during phased camera replacement
  • BNC connectors for standard RG59 and RG6 homeruns

• 16TB Internal Storage
  Single SATA interface supports high-capacity HDDs up to 16TB for extended retention at 5MP bitrates.

• HDMI and VGA Local View
  Dual display outputs connect to operator workstations and lobby monitors without extra hardware.

• Network Remote Operations
  RJ45 Ethernet enables live streaming, playback export, and firmware maintenance from Dahua clients.

• Two-Way Audio Support
  Bidirectional audio on channels with HDCVI cameras that include microphone and speaker hardware.

Specifications

What’s in the Box

• XVR5108HS-5M-I3/T 8-channel 5MP XVR

• Power adapter

• USB mouse

• Installation guide

Why Choose Dahua 5MP 8-Channel XVR

• 5MP recording improves subject detail over 2MP coax systems at similar cable runs.

• Eight channels suit warehouse aisles and parking lot segments on one recorder.

• 16TB drive support offsets higher 5MP storage consumption.

• Multi-protocol BNC inputs simplify upgrades from legacy CVBS-only plants.

• Coax architecture avoids per-camera switch ports and IP address management.