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Helix Security

Helix Security HLX-NV3808E 8-channel 4K PoE video recorder

SKU CH-S3BT-5M0YT

Records eight 4K cameras at 30 fps through eight PoE ports with 40 Mbps bandwidth and H.264 compression, supporting one 8 TB drive

  • Records 8 cameras at 4K 30fps with 40Mbps bandwidth
  • Built-in 8-port PoE powers cameras over a single cable
  • AI tripwire and human/vehicle detection reduces false alerts
  • H.264 compression cuts storage needs while keeping quality
  • Supports one 8TB drive for weeks of 4K footage

Helix HLX-NV3808E 8-channel 4K PoE NVR

The Helix Security HLX-NV3808E is an 8-channel network video recorder with eight built-in PoE ports for powering and connecting IP cameras directly. It records and displays live view from up to eight cameras at 4K resolution and 30 fps, and supports a single hard drive up to 8 TB for local storage.

Suits installers wanting a single-cable PoE setup

This unit suits installers who want a single-cable PoE setup with on-board AI analytics such as human detection, vehicle detection, tripwire and intrusion alerts. It is not for sites requiring more than eight camera channels or total incoming bandwidth above 40 Mbps.

40 Mbps maximum incoming bandwidth

The recorder accepts a maximum of 40 Mbps incoming bandwidth, which determines how many 4K streams can be recorded simultaneously. If the combined bitrate of the connected cameras exceeds this limit, some channels will not record at full resolution.

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Price $122.99
Cheaper than about 68% of the 246 comparable items (median $272.99).

Specifications

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Questions about this item

How do I connect the cameras to the 8-port PoE NVR and what is the common mistake?

Plug each IP camera directly into one of the eight PoE ports; the recorder supplies power and data over a single cable. The step often missed is confirming the total camera bit-rate stays within the 40 Mbps incoming bandwidth limit.

What storage maintenance will the HLX-NV3808E need later?

The unit accepts one hard drive up to 8 TB. Plan to monitor drive health via the recorder's S.M.A.R.T. status and replace the disk if reallocated sectors or seek errors appear.

What playback limit appears first when reviewing sustained 4K footage?

The NVR can play back only one channel at 8 MP resolution. Multi-channel review drops to four channels at 1080p or eight channels at D1.

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