NVR Ernitec Cygnus 8 channel PoE 3840x2160 12TB

The Ernitec Cygnus 8 channel PoE NVR supports up to 8 IP cameras with live view and recording at resolutions up to 12MP (3840×2160 supported). It includes built-in PoE ports for camera power and data, dual SATA bays with up to 12 TB per drive, HDMI and VGA outputs, and a Gigabit RJ45 network interface. The NVR provides intelligent on-device analysis including face recognition, multi-objective recognition and accurate intrusion detection that can distinguish vehicles and people. Additional features include smart search and playback and support for cloud firmware upgrades.

Advantages

This NVR combines high-resolution recording (up to 12MP) with integrated PoE for simplified installation and centralized power management. Dual SATA slots allow large local storage (up to 12 TB per HDD) while Gigabit Ethernet and HDMI/VGA outputs enable flexible network and monitor connectivity. Onboard intelligent analysis—face recognition, multi-object recognition and intrusion detection with vehicle/human differentiation—reduces the need for external analytics. Smart search and playback speed up incident review, and cloud upgrade capability keeps firmware up to date.

Suitable for (tasks / use cases)

• Multi-camera video surveillance for small to medium businesses
• Retail stores requiring face recognition and event search
• Office buildings and parking areas with vehicle and person detection
• Sites needing centralized PoE camera power and local high-capacity storage

Key specifications

• Channels: up to 8 IP cameras
• Maximum resolution supported: up to 12 MP (3840×2160)
• PoE ports: 8 channels (total PoE budget 64 W)
• Network: 1 × RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbps
• Storage: 2 × SATA HDD bays, up to 12 TB per HDD
• Video outputs: HDMI and VGA
• USB: 3 × USB 2.0
• Onboard analytics: face recognition, multi-objective recognition, intrusion detection (vehicle/person)
• Weight: 2.1 kg
• Colour: Black

How to use

Install the NVR in a stable, ventilated location and connect it to a monitor via HDMI or VGA. Mount and connect IP cameras to the PoE ports or to the same network; cameras will receive power and data over PoE. Insert compatible SATA hard drives into the two bays to enable local recording. Access the device interface through the connected monitor or via the web/management software over the Gigabit Ethernet port to configure camera channels, recording schedules, analytics (face recognition, intrusion rules) and user permissions. Use the smart search and playback functions in the interface to review recorded events.

Recommendations

For reliable continuous recording, use enterprise-grade SATA HDDs and configure regular maintenance checks. Place the NVR in a secure location with stable network connectivity and enable cloud upgrade only when connected to a trusted network to keep firmware current.