Network Video Recorder DAHUA NVR5864-EI 64 channels, 4K support

DAHUA NVR5864-EI is a network video recorder for multi-camera surveillance systems. It supports up to 64 access channels, centralized recording, playback and storage management, and 4K display output. The recorder runs Embedded Linux on an industrial‑grade processor and offers Web and local GUI operation for remote and on‑site management. It integrates AI functions by recorder and by connected AI cameras to enable face detection and recognition, perimeter protection, SMD Plus, video metadata and other intelligent analytics for large commercial or residential installations.

Advantages

The NVR supports up to 64 channels and flexible decoding modes with AI-enabled and AI-disabled profiles to balance performance and analytics. AI features include face detection and recognition with a large face database, perimeter protection rules, SMD Plus filtering to reduce false alarms, ANPR and extensive video metadata for human, motor and non‑motor vehicle attributes. Storage options include eight SATA ports (up to 16 TB per drive), RAID 0/1/5/6/10 and USB/eSATA backup. Network and display options include dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, dual HDMI and dual VGA outputs with heterogeneous and simultaneous output modes and 4K support.

Suitable for

• Commercial buildings and retail environments requiring multi‑camera recording and analytics
• Large residential complexes or gated communities with centralized monitoring
• Parking areas and vehicle access control with ANPR and vehicle metadata
• Public venues needing people counting, crowd distribution and heat map analytics

Key specifications

• Processor and OS: industrial‑grade processor, Embedded Linux
• Channels: up to 64 access channels
• AI: face detection, face recognition, perimeter protection, SMD Plus, video metadata, stereo analysis, people counting, ANPR, vehicle density, heat map
• Face database: up to 20 databases, 20,000 images, total 2.5 GB; metadata fields: name, gender, birthday, address, credential type/number, country/region, state
• Perimeter AI: recorder—4 channels (10 IVS rules per channel); camera—16 channels
• Face detection performance: recorder—2 channels (up to 12 face images/s per channel); camera—16 channels
• SMD Plus: recorder—8 channels (secondary filtering); camera—16 channels
• ANPR: camera—8 channels; plate database up to 20,000 numbers with blocklist/allowlist
• Resolution support: up to 32 MP, plus common standards from 24 MP down to QCIF
• Decoding capability (AI disabled): up to 32‑channel 1080p@30 fps; (AI enabled): up to 24‑channel 1080p@30 fps with reduced high‑resolution channels as specified
• Video output: 2×VGA, 2×HDMI, supports 4K; multi‑screen: main up to 64 divisions
• Network bandwidth: AI disabled — 384 Mbps incoming/recording/outgoing; AI enabled — 200 Mbps incoming/recording/outgoing
• Storage interfaces: 8 SATA ports (up to 16 TB each), 1 eSATA, RAID 0/1/5/6/10, disk group support
• Audio/Alarm I/O: 1‑channel RCA audio in, 2‑channel RCA audio out, 16 alarm inputs, 8 alarm outputs
• Ports: 4×USB (2 front USB2.0, 2 rear USB3.0), 2×Gigabit Ethernet, RS‑232, RS‑485
• Power: 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz; power consumption: approx. 13 W (without HDD)
• Physical: 439.9 × 457.9 × 89.0 mm; net weight 6.4 kg
• Operating conditions: –10 °C to +55 °C, 10%–93% RH
• Certifications: FCC, CE‑EMC, CE‑LVD per listed standards

How to use

Install the NVR in a rack or on a desktop and connect cameras via the network ports or supported third‑party ONVIF/brand protocols. Configure recording modes (general, motion, intelligent, alarm, POS) and create storage groups or RAID arrays using the local GUI or Web interface. Add AI cameras or enable recorder AI functions, populate face and plate databases as needed, and define perimeter protection and IVS rules. Use HDMI/VGA outputs for local monitoring and mobile apps (iOS/Android) or compatible browsers (Chrome, IE9+, Firefox) for remote access and playback.

Recommendations

For reliable AI analytics and recording performance, plan network bandwidth and storage capacity based on enabled AI features: enabling AI reduces available incoming/recording/outgoing bandwidth (200 Mbps) compared with AI disabled (384 Mbps). Use RAID and disk grouping for redundancy, and perform firmware updates and periodic backups to USB or network storage. Place the NVR in an environment within the recommended temperature and humidity ranges and ensure proper ventilation for stable operation.