Reolink RP-PN8-NHD - 8-Channel NVR Recorder without Hard Drive

The Reolink RP-PN8-NHD is a professional 8-channel NVR recorder with 8 PoE ports, delivered without a hard drive. This powerful recorder supports up to 16MP (8K) recording and offers the flexibility to choose your desired storage capacity yourself. Perfect for homes and small businesses that want to set up a camera system with local storage without a cloud subscription.

Main features

• 8 channels: Connect up to 8 cameras to one recorder
• 8 PoE ports: Supplies PoE cameras directly with power and network through one cable
• Without hard drive: Choose your desired storage capacity yourself (HDD sold separately)
• Up to 16MP (8K) recording: Supports high-quality 16MP, 12MP, 8MP, and 5MP cameras
• Expandable up to 32TB: Install up to 2 hard drives of 16TB each
• Latest AI capabilities: Works with AI detection from Reolink cameras
• Plug & play: Cameras are automatically recognized and configured
• Remote viewing: Watch live and recordings via Reolink app or web interface
• HDMI and VGA output: Connect a monitor for direct display
• Smart recording: Manual, scheduled, or motion detection
• Local storage: No cloud subscription needed, full control over your recordings

Why without a hard drive?

The RP-PN8-NHD is delivered without a hard drive, giving you the freedom to choose the storage capacity you need. Install one or two hard drives up to 16TB each (total 32TB). This is ideal if you already have a suitable hard drive or have specific requirements for storage capacity and brand.

8 Channels - Suitable for homes and small businesses

With 8 channels, you can set up a complete camera system for homes, small businesses, shops, or offices. All 8 PoE ports provide power and network to the cameras, so no separate power supply is needed. Ideal for professional installations.

Up to 16MP (8K) support

The RP-PN8-NHD supports the highest resolutions of Reolink cameras, up to 16MP (8K). This means you can connect both current and future high-quality cameras without worrying about compatibility. Also suitable for 12MP, 8MP, 5MP, and lower resolutions.

Plug & play installation

Connect Reolink PoE cameras to the NVR and they are automatically recognized and configured. No complicated network settings needed. The NVR provides power, network, and recording – all in one system.

Smart recording features with AI

Set three different recording modes: manual, preset times, or only on motion detection. Motion detection saves storage space by recording only when there is activity. Combine with AI detection from Reolink cameras for smart recordings with person, vehicle, and pet detection. Search intelligently through your recordings with AI filters.

Technical specifications

• Channels: 8
• PoE ports: 8 (802.3af/at)
• Maximum resolution: 16MP (8K) per channel
• Storage: No HDD included
• Maximum storage: 32TB (2x 16TB HDD)
• Outputs: HDMI, VGA
• Network: RJ45 Ethernet port
• Recording modes: Manual, schedule, motion detection
• Remote viewing: Reolink app (iOS/Android) + web interface
• AI features: Person, vehicle, pet detection (via cameras)
• Compatibility: Reolink PoE IP cameras
  

Who is this recorder suitable for?

Perfect for homes, small businesses, shops, offices, and all situations where you want to connect 4 to 8 cameras. Ideal for those who want a professional camera system with local storage and without monthly cloud costs. Also suitable for expanding existing Reolink systems or for those who already have a suitable hard drive.

What do you need?

One or two 3.5" SATA hard drives (maximum 16TB per drive) for storage. Reolink PoE IP cameras to connect to the NVR. One network cable to your router for internet connection and remote viewing. Optionally, you can connect a monitor via HDMI or VGA for direct display.