Dahua NVR4232-4KS3 is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 23,000, a brand new and sealed 32-channel network video recorder with two SATA drive bays and support for cameras up to 12MP. The Dahua NVR4232-4KS3 belongs to Dahua's Lite 4KS3 series. It has no built-in PoE ports, so cameras connect through your network or a separate PoE switch. It takes up one 1U rack slot and draws about 10W from a 12V adapter. Come and see it at our First Floor shop in the Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Designed for system integrators, estate managers and IT teams across Kenya, the Dahua NVR4232-4KS3 handles large camera counts spread over long distances: a hospital, a gated estate, a college campus or a factory in Athi River. On sites this size, cameras rarely sit within one cable run of the recorder. They hang off network switches in different buildings, joined by fibre or long copper links. A recorder with ports on the back adds little there. The Dahua NVR4232-4KS3 skips them, which keeps the price down, and picks up all thirty-two cameras over the network instead.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that stock recorders without the parts that make them work, Mascom International carries surveillance hard drives, PoE switches, Dahua cameras and UPS units under one roof. At Mascom International, we're seeing integrators choose the Dahua NVR4232-4KS3 when a client already owns switches from an earlier install and only needs more recording channels. The saving goes towards bigger drives, extra cameras or a stronger UPS for the server room. Walk in to see the Dahua NVR4232-4KS3 connected to live feeds, or order on WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in Kenya.
Common Questions About the Dahua NVR4232-4KS3
What is the Dahua NVR4232-4KS3 price in Kenya?
The Dahua NVR4232-4KS3 sells for KSh 23,000 brand new and sealed at Mascom International on Kimathi Street, Nairobi. That covers the 32-channel recorder and a 12-month warranty, with pay-on-arrival delivery to every county and payment by M-Pesa or cash. Hard drives are not included and are bought separately. If you would rather power cameras from the recorder itself, the Dahua NVR4232-16P-4KS3 with 16 built-in PoE ports costs KSh 29,000, which is KSh 6,000 more for the same channel count.
Is the Dahua NVR4232-4KS3 or the Dahua NVR4232-16P-4KS3 the better buy?
The Dahua NVR4232-4KS3 is the better buy when your cameras already get power from switches, and the NVR4232-16P-4KS3 when they do not. Both record thirty-two channels on two SATA bays. The PoE version adds 16 ports that power cameras directly, for KSh 6,000 more. A 16-port PoE switch bought separately often costs more than that gap, so new single-building installs usually favour the PoE model. Multi-building sites with switches already in place save money with the NVR4232-4KS3.
How long will a UPS run the Dahua NVR4232-4KS3 during a KPLC blackout?
The Dahua NVR4232-4KS3 draws about 10W from its 12V 4A adapter, so even a small UPS keeps it recording through most KPLC blackouts. The recorder is only part of the load, though. Your PoE switches feed the cameras, and they need backup too, or the recorder will run while every camera goes dark. Mascom International can size one UPS for the recorder, switches and router together, and a surge-protected unit guards against spikes when power returns after an outage.
What kind of switch do I need for the Dahua NVR4232-4KS3?
The Dahua NVR4232-4KS3 needs a PoE switch to power your IP cameras, because the recorder has no PoE ports of its own. Choose a switch with enough ports for your cameras and a power budget that covers their combined draw. Connect the switch's uplink to the recorder's RJ-45 network port, and the recorder finds the cameras on the same network. Large sites can link several switches, one per building, back to a core switch beside the recorder. Bring your camera list to our Nairobi CBD store and we will match switches to it.
Can the Dahua NVR4232-4KS3 record 12MP cameras?
Yes, the Dahua NVR4232-4KS3 accepts IP cameras up to 12MP, including 4K and 8MP models. Total incoming bandwidth is 160Mbps, about 5Mbps per camera across all thirty-two channels, so a full 12MP setup needs careful compression settings. H.265+ helps a great deal here. Playback has its own limit: the recorder decodes up to two 8MP streams or eight 1080p streams at once. Most buyers mix 4MP cameras on general areas with a few 4K models at entrances and cash points.
Does the Dahua NVR4232-4KS3 have AI features?
The Dahua NVR4232-4KS3 runs SMD Plus on two channels itself, filtering motion alerts so only people and vehicles trigger them. That cuts false alarms from swaying trees, stray dogs and heavy rain, so guards in Karen or Runda estates stop ignoring their phones. Other analytics, such as face detection, perimeter protection, people counting and heat maps, work when a Dahua camera with those functions does the analysis and the recorder stores and displays the results. Pair it with WizSense cameras to get those features on more channels.
How much footage can the Dahua NVR4232-4KS3 store?
The Dahua NVR4232-4KS3 takes two SATA hard drives of up to 16TB each, for 32TB in total. Days of storage depend on camera count, resolution, frame rate and how busy each scene is, since H.265+ saves most space on quiet views such as corridors and parking areas. With thirty-two cameras recording around the clock, fill both bays with surveillance-rated drives. Mascom International sells those drives separately and can estimate retention for your site.
Who should buy the Dahua NVR4232-4KS3, and who should skip it?
Buy the Dahua NVR4232-4KS3 if you manage seventeen to thirty-two cameras that already draw power from network switches. It suits estates, campuses, hospitals and multi-building businesses. Skip it if you are starting from scratch in one building; the NVR4232-16P-4KS3 saves you buying a separate switch. Skip it for sixteen cameras or fewer, where the NVR4116HS-4KS3 at KSh 15,000 costs less. Sites needing four drive bays and 64 channels should look at the NVR5464-EI2.
Technical Specifications
Channels and Recording
- 32 IP camera channels — record up to thirty-two network cameras on one unit (full ordering code DHI-NVR4232-4KS3).
- Camera resolution up to 12MP — accepts 4K and 8MP models for sharp detail at gates, tills and loading bays.
- 160Mbps incoming and 128Mbps recording bandwidth — averages about 4Mbps of recording per camera when all thirty-two are active.
- H.265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264 and MJPEG — compression formats that cut file sizes so drives last more days.
- EPTZ support — digitally pan and zoom within a fisheye or wide image without a motorised camera.
Decoding and Display Output
- Decoding of 2 × 8MP or 8 × 1080p streams at 30fps — how many feeds the recorder can play back smoothly at once.
- One HDMI output — show live cameras on a TV or monitor at the reception desk or guard house.
- One 15-pin D-Sub VGA output — an older office monitor can serve as a second viewing screen.
- Live view in split layouts — watch a group of cameras on one screen and open any feed full size.
- One audio input and one audio output — capture sound from a microphone and play it back at the desk.
Storage
- Two SATA drive bays — fit two surveillance hard drives inside the case for longer retention.
- Up to 16TB per drive — a combined 32TB with both bays filled.
- Ships without hard drives — choose capacity for your camera count; surveillance drives are sold separately at Mascom International.
- Surveillance-rated drives recommended — they are built for writing video around the clock, unlike desktop drives.
- Recording and playback tools — search footage by time and export clips as evidence for police or insurers.
PoE and Network
- No built-in PoE ports — cameras draw power from an external PoE switch or their own adapters.
- One RJ-45 network port — connects the recorder to your switch, router and the cameras on the network.
- 60Mbps outgoing bandwidth — the ceiling for live viewing and playback streamed to phones and computers.
- Works across switched networks — cameras in separate buildings can join over fibre or long copper links.
- Pairs with any PoE switch sized for your cameras — Mascom International stocks switches to match the camera count.
Detection Features and Remote Viewing
- 2-channel SMD Plus by the recorder — sorts people and vehicles from other movement to cut false alerts.
- Camera-side face detection and recognition, perimeter protection and people counting — available when paired with Dahua cameras that run them.
- Heat map and stereo analysis through compatible cameras — shows where visitors linger and counts traffic more precisely.
- DMSS app for iOS and Android — view live and recorded footage from your phone over home or office internet.
- One-click arming and disarming — switch alerts on at closing time and off when staff arrive.
Build and Power
- 1U form factor at 375 × 282.9 × 53 mm — fits one rack slot or a shallow shelf.
- 1.49kg net weight — easy to mount, move or carry to site.
- 12V DC 4A power input through an external adapter — runs on a small UPS for long stretches.
- About 10W power consumption — low running cost for a recorder that runs day and night.
- 4 alarm inputs and 2 alarm outputs — link door contacts or panic buttons to sirens and strobes.
Package Contents
The Dahua NVR4232-4KS3 comes brand new and sealed in Dahua's box with the recorder and its 12V power adapter. The datasheet does not list every accessory, so ask us on WhatsApp to confirm items such as a USB mouse and drive screws before dispatch. No hard drives are included. Surveillance hard drives are sold separately at Mascom International, alongside PoE switches, network cable and Dahua IP cameras.
Warranty
The Dahua NVR4232-4KS3 ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Claims are handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk on Kimathi Street. Bring the unit and your receipt, and our technicians will inspect it and advise on the next step.
Buying the Dahua NVR4232-4KS3 from Mascom International
Mascom International keeps the Dahua NVR4232-4KS3 at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Our team can boot it up, add a test camera through a switch and show you the playback screen before you decide. The unit comes in Dahua's black finish; message us to confirm current stock.
To check stock or ask a setup question, contact us here:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Delivery is pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs get same-day delivery, while Thika, Machakos, Nyeri, Kisumu and Mombasa receive orders the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. The 12-month warranty above covers your unit.
We quote real specifications and fair prices, and our technicians remain available long after the sale when your camera system grows.
