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Dahua Technology X72A2A4 Pro Series Pentabrid 8-Channel 8MP HD-CVI DVR with 4TB HDD

BH #DAX72A2A4 • MFR #X72A2A4
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Dahua Technology X72A2A4 Pro Series Pentabrid 8-Channel 8MP HD-CVI DVR with 4TB HDD
Key Features
  • Record from and Manage up to 8 Cameras
  • Up to 8MP Recording Resolution
  • 4TB Preinstalled
  • HD-CVI/AHD/TVI/CVBS Inputs
Stream and record up to eight video channels with this X72A2A4 Pro Series Pentabrid HD-CVI DVR from Dahua Technology at resolutions of up to 8MP. Equipped with two SATA ports, each supporting an HDD up to 10TB, this DVR can accommodate up to 20TB of HDD storage (4TB preinstalled). The recorder supports HD-CVI, AHD, TVI, and SD analog cameras via its BNC interface. Additionally, it has an eight-channel IP video input for IP cameras up to 8MP. With the help of H.265+, H.265, H.264+, and H.264 compression, file sizes are kept manageable while recording and playback quality are maintained.
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Dahua Technology X72A2A Overview

Stream and record up to eight video channels with this X72A2A4 Pro Series Pentabrid HD-CVI DVR from Dahua Technology at resolutions of up to 8MP. Equipped with two SATA ports, each supporting an HDD up to 10TB, this DVR can accommodate up to 20TB of HDD storage (4TB preinstalled). The recorder supports HD-CVI, AHD, TVI, and SD analog cameras via its BNC interface. Additionally, it has an eight-channel IP video input for IP cameras up to 8MP. With the help of H.265+, H.265, H.264+, and H.264 compression, file sizes are kept manageable while recording and playback quality are maintained.

The DVR's interface includes RCA ports for two-way audio communication, as well as HDMI and VGA connections for video output with support for dual streaming to maximize bandwidth efficiency. The HDMI connection can output up to 4K UHD resolution video.

VGA output at up to 1920 x 1080 resolution
HDMI output at up to 4K UHD resolution (3840 x 2160)
Self-adaptive HD-CVI/AHD/TVI/CVBS signal input
8 analog + 8 IP camera channels, each channel up to 8MP
Up to 64 Mb/s incoming bandwidth
Smart H.265+ and H.264 dual codec
1 x USB 3.0 and 1 x USB 2.0 ports
Integrates with HD-CVI Internet of Things (IoT) devices to support multi-dimensional surveillance
Spot output channel for secondary monitor
Point of Sale (POS) support
Smart fan design reduces fan noise and electrical consumption
Intelligent Video System (IVS) built-in video analytics including intrusion detection, and detection of abandoned or missing objects
Face detection functionality
Smart search

Dahua Technology X72A2A Specs

System
Main Processor
Embedded Processor
Operating System
Embedded Linux
Interface
Analog Camera Inputs
8 x BNC
HD-CVI
8 MP, 6 MP, 4 MP, 1080p at 30 fps, 720p at 60/30 fps
AHD
5 MP, 4 MP, 3 MP, 1080p/720p at 30 fps
TVI
5 MP, 4 MP, 3 MP, 1080p/720p at 30 fps
CVBS
NTSC
IP Camera Input
8 + 8 Channels, Each Channel up to 8 MP
Audio
Input: 4 x RCA
Output: 1 x RCA
Two-Way Talk
Reuse Audio In/Out, RCA
Recording
Compression
Smart H.265+, H.265, Smart H.264+, and H.264
Recording Resolution
8 MP, 6 MP, 5 MP, 4 MP, 3 MP, 4 M-N (1280 x 1440), 1080p, 720p, 960H, D1, and CIF
Recording Rate
Main Stream: 8 MP at 7 fps; 6 MP at 10 fps; 5 MP at 12 fps; 4 MP or 3 MP at 15 fps; 4 M-N, 1080p, 720p, 960H, D1, CIF, or QCIF at 30 fps

Sub Stream: 960H at 15 fps; D1 or CIF at 30 fps
Maximum Incoming Bandwidth
64 Mb/s
Bit Rate
32 to 6144 kb/s per Channel
Recording Modes
Manual, Schedule (Regular, Continuous), MD (Video Detection: Motion Detection, Video Loss, Tampering), Alarm, and Stop
Recording Intervals
1 to 60 Minutes (Default 60 Minutes)
Pre-Record: 1 to 30 Seconds
Post-Record: 10 to 300 Seconds
Audio Compression
AAC (First Channel Only), G.711A, G.711U, and PCM
Audio Sample Rate
8 kHz, 16 Bits per Channel
Audio Bit Rate
64 kb/s per Channel
Display
Interface
1 x HDMI (3840 x 2160)
1 x VGA (1920 x 1080)
Spot Output
HDMI or VGA, Configurable
Output Resolutions
HDMI: 3840 x 2160, 2560 x 1440, 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 1024, 1280 x 720, and 1024 x 768

VGA: 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 1024, and 1280 x 720
Maximum Decoding
4 Channels of 4K at 7 fps
4 Channels of 6 MP at 10 fps
4 Channels of 5 MP at 12 fps
8 Channels of 4 MP or 3 MP at 15 fps
8 Channels of 4 M-N, 1080p, 720p, or 960H at 30 fps
Multi-Screen Display
IP Extension Mode Disabled: 1/4/8/9
IP Extension Mode Enabled: 1/4/8/9/16
On-Screen Display
Camera Title, Time, Video Loss, Camera Lock, Motion Detection, and Recording
Network
Interface
1 x RJ45 Port, 1000 Mb/s
Network Function
HTTP, TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, UPnP, RTSP, UDP, SMTP, NTP, DHCP, DNS, IP Filter, PPPoE, DDNS, FTP, Alarm Server, P2P, IP Search (Supports Dahua IP Cameras, DVRs, and NVRs)
Max. User Access
128 Users
Compatible Operating Systems
iOS and Android
Interoperability
ONVIF 16.12, CGI Conformant
Video Detection & Alarm
Trigger Events
Recording, PTZ, Tour, Video Push, Email, FTP, Snapshot, Buzzer, and Screen Tips
Video Detection
Motion Detection, Video Loss, Tampering, and Diagnosis
MD Zones: 396 (22 × 18)
Alarm Input
8 Channels
Relay Output
3 Channels
Playback & Backup
Playback
1/4/9
Search Modes
Time/Date, Alarm, Motion Detection, and Exact Search
Accurate to 1 Second
Playback Functions
Play, Pause, Stop, Rewind, Fast Play, Slow Play, Next File, Previous File, Next Camera, Previous Camera, Full Screen, Repeat, Shuffle, Backup Selection, and Digital Zoom
Backup Modes
USB Device and Network
Storage
Internal HDD
2 x SATA Ports, up to 10 TB Capacity for Each Disk
4 TB Preinstalled
Auxiliary Interface
USB
1 x USB 2.0 Port
1 x USB 3.0 Port
Serial
1 x RS-485 Port for PTZ Control
Electrical
Power Supply
12 VDC, 4 A
Power Consumption
<10 W, Without HDDs
Environmental
Operating Conditions
14 to 131°F / -10 to 55°C
10 to 90% RH
Storage Conditions
-4 to 158°F / -20 to 70°C
0 to 90% RH
Construction
Installation
Desktop or Rackmount
Rack Height
1 RU
Dimensions
14.8 x 11.3 x 2.1" / 37.5 x 28.7 x 5.3 cm
Weight
3.7 lb / 1.7 kg

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