Overview
The Hikvision DS-7608NI-M2/8P is an 8-channel PoE Network Video Recorder (NVR) in Hikvision’s M-series, designed for small to medium IP surveillance systems requiring on-board PoE, high-resolution local display and flexible storage options.

• 8 independent PoE ports (IEEE 802.3af/at) and 8 IP camera inputs.
• Supports H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264 compression with dual-stream recording.
• Local HDMI output up to 8K (7680×4320 @30Hz) and 4K @60Hz for monitoring.
• Two SATA bays (each up to 16 TB) — supports up to 32 TB internal storage.
• Remote access via Hik-Connect and standard network protocols; ONVIF compatible.

Key use cases

• Small-to-medium business CCTV systems requiring PoE cameras and central recording.
• Retail, office and site monitoring where high-resolution local monitoring (4K/8K) is needed.
• Installations where remote access, high concurrent remote connections and standard protocol compatibility are required.

Compatibility & installation notes

• Confirm whether the SKU is supplied as a bare unit (no HDD) or with preinstalled HDDs before purchase — prices differ for HDD-bundled versions.
• Observe standard UK electrical safety and installation guidance; professional installation recommended for permanent CCTV systems.

Compliance & safety
The product is listed with standard regulatory certifications (e.g. CE, FCC). Ensure compliance with local regulations and data-protection requirements when recording in public or shared spaces.