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What is the Uniview NVR308 Series?
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The Uniview NVR308 Series is a family of 8-channel standalone network video recorders designed for professional surveillance, offering high-efficiency H.265+/H.264+ compression, PoE ports, and intuitive remote management.
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How many channels does the NVR308 Series support?
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Each NVR308 unit supports up to 8 IP camera channels and can handle dual-stream encoding for simultaneous recording and live view.
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Does the Uniview NVR308 Series include PoE ports?
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Yes, the NVR308 Series features 8 built-in PoE ports for plug-and-play power and data transmission, simplifying camera installation and network wiring.
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What video compression formats are supported?
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The NVR308 Series supports H.265, H.264+, H.264, and H.265+ codecs, delivering up to 50%–70% bandwidth and storage savings compared to standard compression.
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How much storage can I install in an NVR308 recorder?
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Each NVR308 device accommodates up to two 8 TB SATA hard drives, providing a maximum raw capacity of 16 TB for extended video retention.
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Does the NVR308 Series support RAID configurations?
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Yes, the NVR308 Series supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD, ensuring data redundancy and optimized read/write performance for critical recordings.
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Can I access the NVR308 remotely?
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Absolutely. The NVR308 Series offers secure remote access via UniView’s EZView mobile app and EZStation client software for Windows and macOS.
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Is the NVR308 Series ONVIF compliant?
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Yes, NVR308 devices are ONVIF Profile S compatible, guaranteeing seamless integration with third-party IP cameras and surveillance software.
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What smart search features are available?
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The NVR308 Series includes smart search by motion, video metadata, face detection, and IVS events, speeding up the playback of target events.
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How do I back up recordings from the NVR308?
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You can back up video via USB export, network download (FTP), or scheduled automatic backup to a NAS device, ensuring secure off-site storage.
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What network protocols does it support?
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The NVR308 Series supports TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS, ONVIF, RTSP, RTP, UPnP, PPPoE, NTP, DNS, and more for flexible system integration.
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Can I expand system capacity beyond 8 channels?
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Yes. By connecting additional PoE switches or using third-party PoE injectors, you can integrate more cameras through network segmentation.
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What mobile apps work with the NVR308?
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Use UniView’s free EZView app on Android and iOS for live view, playback, event notifications, and remote configuration of the NVR308 Series.
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Does the NVR308 Series support two-way audio?
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Yes, the NVR308 Series features one audio input and one audio output channel for two-way intercom and audio recording.
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How do I configure PoE camera connections?
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Simply plug each IP camera Ethernet cable into any of the 8 PoE ports on the NVR308; the recorder auto-detects and powers compatible cameras.
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What user management features are included?
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The NVR308 Series provides hierarchical user roles, multiple permission levels, and secure password policies to protect video data and system settings.
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How does the NVR308 handle alarms and events?
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It supports motion detection, video tampering, line crossing, intrusion alarms and can trigger email alerts, buzzer, recording or PTZ presets for fast response.
