RP-PN8
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RP-PN8

12-Channel PoE NVR for 24/7 Continuous Recording

RP-PN8 (2TB HDD)

Feature Highlights

Large Storage

Supports up to 32TB storage (16TB via SATA & 16TB via eSATA) for video file encryption.

Up to 12 Cameras

8 PoE/plug-in Wi-Fi cameras + 4 battery Wi-Fi cameras, or 12 battery Wi-Fi cameras.

Heat Map

Visualizes activity patterns and crowd density in different colors.

AI Video Search

Instantly search the video stored locally with descriptive text for fast responses.

Perimeter Protection

Line Crossing Alert, Zone Intrusion Alert, and Zone Loitering Alert.

Smart Event Detection (Beta)

Object Removal Alert & Forgotten Object Alert.

What’s in the Box & Setup Guide (with Video)

  • 1m Network Cable ×1
  • HDMI Cable ×1
  • NVR Power Adapter ×1
  • Operational Instruction ×1
  • RP-PN8 ×1
  • USB Mouse ×1

FAQs

Payment & Shipping
What are your payment options? And what currencies do you support?
You can use PayPal (available in 202 countries and 25 currencies) to purchase Reolink security products, or use credit or debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover) directly without logging into your PayPal account. See details of Payment Policy.
How much are the customs duties?
Customs duties depend on where your items are shipped from and shipped to. See details in the Shipping Fees part of Shipping & Delivery Policy.
Where can you ship? How long will it take to receive my items?
We sell security cameras to the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom and other dozens of countries.
And we handle orders within 24 hours and pass the packages to our forwarders within 48 working hours. The delivery time varies due to where your items are shipped from and shipped to. See details of Shipping & Delivery Policy.
Functions
How can I expand the NVR's storage capacity?
You can replace the pre-installed 2TB HDD with a larger one and add an external HDD for the NVR. The RP-PN8 supports up to 32TB total: Max. 16TB via internal SATA, Max. 16TB via external eSATA.
Can I add a PoE switch?
Yes, there are three common connection methods
Method 1: Connect both the PoE NVR and PoE switch to the same router via Ethernet cables. Then connect cameras to the switch or NVR.
Method 2: Connect the PoE switch to the NVR, then connect the NVR's LAN port to the router.
Method 3: Connect the PoE switch to the router, then connect the NVR's LAN port to the switch.
For more details please refer to:How Long Can Reolink NVR Record for
Note: Adding PoE switches does not allow for an increase in number of cameras your NVR is able to support, as its channel limit is fixed.
Can I connect the NVR to the router wirelessly?
No, the NVR must be connected to the router via an Ethernet cable.
Can I use third-party cameras with the NVR?
It's not recommended. Third-party cameras may have compatibility issues. Please contact our support ream for protocol-relatiod inquires.
How long can the NVR record?
Recording time depends on the bit rate setting—the higher the bit rate, the better the quality, leading to a larger file size. Please refer to: How to Connect PoE Switch Router and PoE NVR
Are the RLC, Argus, TrackMix, and Duo Series compatible with RP-PN8?
Yes, these models are compatible except the 4G/LTE version.
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