DAHUA DHI-NVR5464-EI2 is now available at Mascom International for KSh 72,000, a 64-channel WizSense network video recorder that captures footage from up to 64 IP cameras at resolutions reaching 32MP. The DHI-NVR5464-EI2 handles 448 Mbps of incoming bandwidth, accepts four SATA hard drives, and pushes video to two displays through 8K HDMI and VGA outputs. You can collect it from our store at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. The DAHUA DHI-NVR5464-EI2 runs WizSense AI analytics for face detection, perimeter protection, and number plate reading across connected cameras.
Kenyan businesses running large camera deployments need a recorder that scales past the 8 or 16 channels typical home units offer. The DHI-NVR5464-EI2 suits shopping malls, factories, school campuses, banks, logistics yards, and apartment complexes that monitor dozens of entry points. Facilities managers across Nairobi's Industrial Area, retail chains operating multiple branches, and estate caretakers handling perimeter security gain a single platform for 64 feeds. Instead of running several smaller recorders that fragment footage, one DHI-NVR5464-EI2 centralises every camera, simplifying playback when investigating an incident across separate buildings or floors.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that stock only entry-level recorders, Mascom International supplies the 64-channel DHI-NVR5464-EI2 with genuine Dahua firmware and full warranty backing. Buyers throughout Kenya tell us the AcuPick search saves hours when scrubbing days of footage for one face or vehicle. The DAHUA DHI-NVR5464-EI2 connects to the DMSS mobile app for remote viewing on Safaricom or Airtel data. Visit our Nairobi CBD store to see the DHI-NVR5464-EI2 running on a live display, or order for pay-on-arrival delivery to any of Kenya's 47 counties.
Common Questions About the DAHUA DHI-NVR5464-EI2 network video recorder
What is the DAHUA DHI-NVR5464-EI2 and what does it record?
The DAHUA DHI-NVR5464-EI2 is a 64-channel network video recorder that stores footage from IP cameras connected over your local network. It accepts cameras up to 32MP and decodes up to 40 streams of 1080p video at 30 frames per second. The 1.5U metal chassis holds four hard drives and mounts in a standard server rack. It records continuously, on motion, or on AI events, and runs Dahua's WizSense analytics for filtering people and vehicles from false alarms like moving trees.
How many cameras can the DHI-NVR5464-EI2 connect and record at once?
The DHI-NVR5464-EI2 connects up to 64 IP cameras and records all 64 channels at once within its 448 Mbps incoming bandwidth ceiling. That bandwidth covers roughly 64 cameras streaming 1080p, or fewer cameras at higher 4K and 8MP resolutions. Note this recorder carries no built-in PoE ports, so cameras draw power from separate PoE switches or injectors. Most Kenyan installers pair it with 8-port or 24-port PoE switches sized to the camera count across the building or compound.
Does the DHI-NVR5464-EI2 come with a hard drive, and how much storage fits?
No hard drive ships inside the DHI-NVR5464-EI2 you buy surveillance-rated drives separately based on how many days of footage you want kept. The recorder holds four SATA drives at up to 20TB each, reaching 80TB total internal capacity. One eSATA port and iSCSI support extend storage further for long retention windows. As a rough guide, 64 cameras recording 1080p with H.265+ compression fill about 8TB per day, so a four-drive setup stores roughly ten days before overwriting the oldest footage.
What AI detection features does the DHI-NVR5464-EI2 include?
The DHI-NVR5464-EI2 runs Dahua WizSense AI directly on the recorder, covering 4 channels of face detection, 4 channels of face recognition, 8 channels of perimeter protection, and 16 channels of SMD Plus motion filtering. It stores up to 30,000 face images across 20 databases for matching known faces at entrances. AcuPick lets you search recorded footage by clicking a person or vehicle and finding every other appearance. Connected WizSense cameras add number plate reading, people counting, and heat mapping.
Can I view DHI-NVR5464-EI2 footage on my phone in Kenya?
Yes, the DHI-NVR5464-EI2 connects to Dahua's free DMSS app on Android and iOS for live viewing and playback from anywhere. After plugging the recorder into your Safaricom Home Fibre, JTL Faiba, or Zuku router, you scan a QR code to link it through Dahua's P2P cloud, with no fixed IP needed. You then watch all 64 cameras over mobile data or Wi-Fi while travelling. Two Gigabit Ethernet ports let you separate the camera network from your office internet for steadier streaming.
Is the DHI-NVR5464-EI2 worth KSh 72,000 for a Kenyan business?
At KSh 72,000, the DHI-NVR5464-EI2 costs less per channel than buying four separate 16-channel recorders, which run higher combined and split footage across boxes. For a business protecting stock worth millions of shillings, that price covers one recorder handling an entire warehouse, mall floor, or campus. The AcuPick search alone pays back time during theft investigations or insurance claims. Add surveillance hard drives and PoE switches to budget the full system, but the DHI-NVR5464-EI2 itself anchors a 64-camera site affordably.
Who should buy the DHI-NVR5464-EI2?
The DHI-NVR5464-EI2 fits organisations with 30 to 64 cameras: shopping malls, supermarkets, factories, warehouses, gated estates, schools, hospitals, and bank branches. Security companies installing systems for clients across Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru choose it for sites that outgrow smaller 8 and 16-channel units. Estate managers in Kiambu and Machakos use it to watch every gate, parking area, and perimeter wall from one screen. Small shops with four or eight cameras should pick a cheaper recorder instead.
What's included in the DHI-NVR5464-EI2 box, and what else do I need to buy?
The DHI-NVR5464-EI2 box contains the recorder, a power cord for Kenya's three-pin sockets, a USB mouse for on-screen setup, SATA data cables, mounting screws, rack ears, and the quick start guide. To complete a working system you separately buy IP cameras, surveillance hard drives, and a PoE switch to power the cameras. Mascom International stocks Dahua cameras, WD Purple and Seagate SkyHawk drives, and matching PoE switches, so you can source the full setup in one visit.
How does the DHI-NVR5464-EI2 differ from the standard NVR5464-EI?
The DHI-NVR5464-EI2 raises bandwidth to 448 Mbps from the older NVR5464-EI's 384 Mbps and adds 8K HDMI output against the EI's 4K. The EI2 also decodes 40 channels of 1080p versus the EI's 32, and runs more on-recorder AI channels. Both share the 64-channel count, four-drive bays, and WizSense platform. For new installs handling many high-resolution 4K and 8MP cameras, the EI2's extra headroom matters. The price gap is small enough that the EI2 is the sensible pick today.
Technical Specifications
Channel Capacity and Video Decoding
- Connects up to 64 IP cameras over the network for large multi-building or multi-floor surveillance sites
- Decodes up to 40 channels of 1080p video at 30 frames per second with AI turned off
- Drops to 32 channels of 1080p decoding when on-recorder AI analytics run at the same time
- Accepts incoming camera resolutions up to 32MP for licence-plate and facial detail at distance
- Handles 448 Mbps incoming, recording, and outgoing bandwidth across the full camera count
- H.265+ and H.264+ compression cut storage use by roughly half against standard H.264 recording
WizSense AI and Video Analytics
- On-recorder face detection covers 4 channels, flagging people at entrances without extra server hardware
- Face recognition matches against 30,000 stored images across 20 databases for staff or watchlist alerts
- Perimeter protection on 8 channels triggers alarms when people cross drawn lines or enter zones
- SMD Plus filters 16 channels so alerts fire on people and vehicles, ignoring rain or trees
- AcuPick search finds every appearance of a clicked person or vehicle across recorded footage quickly
- Connected cameras add number plate reading, people counting, heat mapping, and crowd distribution analytics
Storage and Recording Capacity
- Four internal SATA bays accept surveillance hard drives up to 20TB each, reaching 80TB total
- Hard drives sold separately, letting you size retention to your own footage-keeping rules and budget
- One eSATA port adds external storage for longer archive periods on busy high-camera sites
- iSCSI and N+M cluster support let larger deployments pool storage and add recorder redundancy
- Records continuously, on schedule, on motion, or only on AI events to stretch drive capacity
- Synchronised playback reviews up to 16 camera channels at once during incident investigations
Video Output and Display
- Two HDMI ports output up to 8K resolution for sharp detail on large control-room monitors
- Two VGA ports drive older 1080p screens, useful where budgets reuse existing office displays
- Main screen splits into 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, or 64 camera windows
- Sub-screen output shows a separate camera layout on a second monitor for guard stations
- EPTZ lets operators digitally zoom and pan within a camera frame without moving any hardware
- Four display outputs spread many cameras across several screens inside a monitoring room
Network and Remote Access
- Two Gigabit Ethernet ports separate the camera network from office internet for steadier recording
- Dahua DMSS app gives live view and playback on Android and iOS over mobile data
- P2P cloud linking connects the recorder by QR scan without buying a fixed public IP
- ONVIF Profile S, T, G, and M support lets third-party cameras and software connect
- Protocols include HTTPS, FTP, SFTP, SNMP, and DDNS for secure transfer and dynamic addressing
- Works with Chrome, Edge, Safari, and Firefox browsers for setup from any office computer
Audio, Alarm, and Connection Ports
- One RCA audio input and two RCA outputs record and play sound alongside camera video
- Sixteen alarm inputs link door contacts, motion sensors, and panic buttons to recording triggers
- Six alarm outputs drive sirens, lights, or gate controls when detection rules fire
- Two rear USB 3.0 ports and one front USB 2.0 handle mice, backups, and updates
- RS232 and RS485 ports connect keyboards, PTZ controllers, and building management equipment
- Audio compression covers G.711a, G.711u, PCM, and G.726 formats for clear voice capture
Power, Build, and Operating Conditions
- Runs on 100 to 240V AC at 50/60Hz, matching Kenya's mains without a converter
- Draws under 13 watts without drives installed, keeping running costs and heat output low
- 1.5U metal chassis measures 440 by 415.6 by 76mm for standard server-rack mounting
- Net weight of 4.27kg keeps the unit manageable during installation in cabinets or comms rooms
- Operates from -10 to 55°C, covering hot server rooms and warm coastal sites in Mombasa
- Tolerates 10 to 93% humidity, suiting Kenya's climates from Nairobi highlands to the coast
Package Contents
The DAHUA DHI-NVR5464-EI2 retail box from Mascom International contains the 64-channel recorder, an AC power cord wired for Kenya's three-pin 240V sockets, a USB mouse for menu navigation, SATA data cables and mounting screws for the hard drives, rack-mount brackets for the 1.5U chassis, and the printed quick start guide. Hard drives, IP cameras, and PoE switches are not included. Mascom International stocks surveillance-rated drives, Dahua cameras, and PoE switches separately to complete your system.
Warranty
The DAHUA DHI-NVR5464-EI2 ships with a 24-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Our Nairobi CBD service desk handles warranty registration, diagnostics, and replacement directly, without international shipping. Hard drives carry their own manufacturer warranty terms. Dahua continues firmware and security updates for this recorder well beyond the warranty window.
Where to Buy the DAHUA DHI-NVR5464-EI2 in Kenya
The DAHUA DHI-NVR5464-EI2 is available now at Mascom International, located at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Visit our store Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, to see the DHI-NVR5464-EI2 running on a live monitor before purchase.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International ships the DAHUA DHI-NVR5464-EI2 across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery you only pay when the recorder reaches you. Nairobi and its surrounding towns receive same-day delivery, while Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, and other major towns receive next-business-day delivery. Counties including Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2 to 3 business days.
Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for honest specifications, current market pricing, and direct after-sales support on every surveillance recorder we stock. Our team can advise on the right hard drive capacity, camera count, and PoE switch to match your site, so the DAHUA DHI-NVR5464-EI2 arrives as part of a complete working plan.
