RC-NR21P8-8D Product Information
RC-NR21P8-8D
- Compact 8-channel 4K NVR designed for reliable medium-scale surveillance.
- Supports H.265+ compression for efficient storage management.
- Dual HDMI and VGA outputs deliver crisp high-resolution video.
- Equipped with 8 PoE ports for seamless IP camera connectivity.
- Smart Motion Detection 2.0 and VCA event support enhance intelligent monitoring.
- Ideal for retail, office, and small enterprise security deployments.
Product Overview
The RC-NR21P8-8D is a 1U 8-channel NVR providing high-definition 4K recording with multi-format video compression including H.265+ for optimized storage. It features 8 PoE ports for simplified camera installation and network management. The recorder supports up to 2 SATA HDDs, each up to 8 TB, and smart search / smart playback for efficient footage review. Advanced analytics such as Motion Detection 2.0, line crossing, and intrusion detection enable proactive security measures. With simultaneous HDMI and VGA outputs—HDMI up to 4K resolution—the NVR ensures clear, flexible monitoring. This model is tailored for small to medium surveillance networks requiring reliable, feature-rich solutions.
Professional & Reliability
- H.265+ compression reduces storage space by up to 75%.
HD Video Output
- Simultaneous HDMI and VGA outputs
- HDMI video output at up to 4K resolution
Storage & Playback
- SATA interfaces — up to 8 TB capacity per HDD
- Smart search / smart playback for efficient review
Smart Function
- Motion Detection 2.0 — human & vehicle classification
- Support for multiple VCA events
- Configurable smart functions (motion, line crossing, intrusion)
Network & Ethernet Access
- 8 independent PoE network interfaces
- 1 self-adaptive 10/100 Mbps Ethernet interface
- Free cloud mobile app for easy network management
Specifications
| Video / Audio Input | |
|---|---|
| IP Video Input | 8-ch, up to 8 MP |
| Two-Way Audio Input | 1-ch, RCA (2.0 Vp-p, 1 kΩ) |
| Incoming Bandwidth | 80 Mbps |
| Outgoing Bandwidth | 80 Mbps |
| Video / Audio Output | |
| HDMI Output | 1-ch, 4K (3840 × 2160)/30 Hz, 2K (2560 × 1440)/60 Hz, 1920 × 1080/60 Hz, 1600 × 1200/60 Hz, 1280 × 1024/60 Hz, 1280 × 720/60 Hz, 1024 × 768/60 Hz |
| VGA Output | 1-ch, 1920 × 1080/60 Hz, 1280 × 1024/60 Hz, 1280 × 720/60 Hz, 1024 × 768/60 Hz |
| Audio Output | 1-ch, RCA (Linear, 1 kΩ) |
| Frame Rate | Main stream: 50 fps (P) / 60 fps (N); Sub-stream: 50 fps (P) / 60 fps (N) |
| Decoding & Playback | |
| Decoding Format | H.265+ / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264 |
| Recording Resolution | 8 MP / 6 MP / 5 MP / 4 MP / 3 MP / 1080p / UXGA / 720p / VGA / 4CIF / DCIF / 2CIF / CIF / QCIF |
| Decoding Capability | 2-ch @ 4K or 8-ch @ 1080p |
| Synchronous Playback | 8-ch |
| Playback | Instant playback, smart search, smart playback |
| AI / Smart Features | |
| Motion Detection 2.0 | Human and vehicle target classification |
| VCA Detection | Line crossing, intrusion detection; VCA alarm recording |
| Storage Management | HDD quota allocation per channel |
| Network | |
| Network Interface | 1 × RJ-45 10/100 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface |
| Network Protocols | TCP/IP, DHCP, Cloud P2P, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SMTP, NFS, iSCSI, UPnP™, HTTPS |
| Third-Party Cameras | ONVIF-compatible |
| Remote Access | Free cloud mobile app (P2P), web browser access |
| PoE | |
| PoE Ports | 8 × RJ-45 10/100 Mbps self-adaptive |
| PoE Standard | IEEE 802.3 af/at |
| Max PoE Power | ≤ 120 W |
| Storage | |
| HDD | 2 × SATA interfaces (2 HDDs) |
| Capacity | Up to 8 TB per disk |
| External Interface | |
| USB | 1 × USB 2.0 (front) + 1 × USB 3.0 (rear) |
| General | |
| Power Supply | DC 48V, 2.5 A |
| Consumption | ≤ 15 W (without HDD, PoE off) |
| Working Temperature | -10 °C to +55 °C (14 °F to 131 °F) |
| Working Humidity | 10% to 90% |
| Chassis | 1U |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 385 × 315 × 52 mm (15.2" × 12.4" × 2.0") |
| Weight | ≤ 2.6 kg (5.7 lb) without HDD |
Works With Every Redcore IP Camera
Plug any Redcore PoE IP camera straight into the RC-NR21P8-8D — auto-detected and powered over the same cable, no separate switch required.


