Dahua Security Camera System Connection Diagram

Local Network

Switch/Router

192.168.1.0/24

Dahua NVR608H-128-XI

128 Channel Network Video Recorder

2x LAN Ports (Gigabit Ethernet)

H.265+/H.264+ Compression

Storage: Up to 16x SATA HDDs

IP: 192.168.1.100

IP Network Connection

Dome Cameras (HDBW2241E-S)

CAM-01

2MP Dome

IP: .101

PoE

CAM-02

2MP Dome

IP: .102

PoE

CAM-03

2MP Dome

IP: .103

PoE

CAM-04

2MP Dome

IP: .104

PoE

CAM-05

2MP Dome

IP: .105

PoE

PTZ Cameras (PFW3849S-A180-AS)

PTZ-01

8MP PTZ

IP: .111

Hi-PoE

PTZ-02

8MP PTZ

IP: .112

Hi-PoE

PTZ-03

8MP PTZ

IP: .113

Hi-PoE

PTZ-04

8MP PTZ

IP: .114

Hi-PoE

PTZ-05

8MP PTZ

IP: .115

Hi-PoE

NVR608H-128-XI Specifications:

Channels: Up to 128 IP camera channels
Recording: H.265+/H.264+ compression, up to 8MP resolution
Network: 2x Gigabit Ethernet ports (dual LAN)
Storage: 16x SATA III interfaces, up to 16TB per HDD
Bandwidth: 800 Mbps incoming, 400 Mbps outgoing
Power: External power adapter (48V/2.08A)

Camera Specifications:

HDBW2241E-S: 2MP Dome, 1/2.8" CMOS, 30fps, IR 30m, PoE (12W)
PFW3849S-A180-AS: 8MP PTZ, 1/1.8" CMOS, 30fps, IR 200m, Hi-PoE (60W)
Total Power: Dome cameras: 5×12W = 60W, PTZ cameras: 5×60W = 300W
Network Protocol: ONVIF, TCP/IP, HTTP, DHCP, RTP/RTCP

⚡ Power Requirements: PTZ cameras require Hi-PoE (60W each). Standard PoE switches won't work. Use Hi-PoE injectors or Hi-PoE enabled switch.

Network Configuration:

NVR Management: 192.168.1.100 (primary), 192.168.1.101 (secondary LAN)
Dome Cameras: 192.168.1.101-105 (HDBW2241E-S)
PTZ Cameras: 192.168.1.111-115 (PFW3849S-A180-AS)
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 (/24)
Recording: Continuous + motion detection

Installation Requirements:

Cabling: Cat6/Cat6A cables for all IP cameras
PoE Switch: Minimum 8-port PoE+ switch + 5x Hi-PoE injectors
Storage: Recommend 4-8TB HDDs for 30-day retention
Network: Gigabit network infrastructure required
UPS: Recommended for continuous operation