DH-XVR5232AN-I3 is a 32-channel Penta-brid WizSense digital video recorder built for large-scale surveillance systems that need extensive channel capacity with advanced AI detection. Made by Dahua, this recorder is part of the XVR5000-I3 series and is well suited for large commercial properties, institutions, and businesses that need to monitor many entry points from a single unit.
At the core of DH-XVR5232AN-I3 is its Penta-brid design, supporting HDCVI, AHD, TVI, CVBS, and IP video inputs. The recorder supports up to 5MP HDCVI camera and 6MP IP camera input, giving users genuine flexibility for mixed analog and IP camera deployments across a large property.
Channel capacity is where DH-XVR5232AN-I3 truly stands out. With 32 analog video input channels, plus up to 32 IP camera channels at up to 6MP each and a maximum 128 Mbps incoming bandwidth, this recorder handles substantial hybrid camera deployments without needing multiple units.
Smart detection is another genuine strength. DH-XVR5232AN-I3 supports 16-channel AI-Coding along with SMD Plus for analog channels, using an intelligent algorithm to categorize targets that trigger motion detection and filter out alarms triggered by non-concerned targets, delivering accurate human and vehicle alerts instead of constant false alarms.
Compression efficiency is built directly into the system. DH-XVR5232AN-I3 uses H.265+/H.265 dual-stream video compression, reducing bandwidth and storage requirements while maintaining the details of targets in recorded video, keeping the recorder efficient even with all thirty-two channels active.
Storage capacity is a major highlight too. DH-XVR5232AN-I3 includes 2 HDD bays, each supporting substantial storage capacity, giving users ample recording space for continuous surveillance across all thirty-two channels without frequent footage management.
Connectivity rounds out the package nicely. DH-XVR5232AN-I3 includes HDMI and VGA video outputs for easy monitor connection, along with USB ports, a network port for remote viewing, and RS-485 support for integration with PTZ cameras and other peripherals.
Convenience features add real value as well. DH-XVR5232AN-I3 supports one-click arming and disarming, letting users enable or disable alarm linkages, messages, emails, and audio alarms through the mobile app or platform with a single tap.
Whether securing a large institution or business, DH-XVR5232AN-I3 delivers dependable 32-channel recording, accurate SMD Plus detection, and flexible Penta-brid camera compatibility in one dual-bay WizSense recorder.
Full technical specifications are listed below.
DH-XVR5232AN-I3 SYSTEM & ARCHITECTURE
| Feature | Specification |
| Device Model | DH-XVR5232AN-I3 |
| Main Processor | Industrial-grade processor |
| Operating System | Embedded Linux |
| Operating Interface | Web; Local GUI |
DH-XVR5232AN-I3 AUDIO & VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT
| Feature | Specification |
| Analog Camera Input | 32 BNC ports (HDCVI/AHD/TVI/CVBS auto-detect up to 5 MP) |
| IP Camera Input | Up to 48 channels (16 default IP + 32 converted from analog) |
| Bandwidth | 192 Mbps Incoming / 192 Mbps Recording / 192 Mbps Outgoing |
| Video Output | 1 HDMI (up to 4K / 3840 × 2160), 1 VGA (1920 × 1080), 1 CVBS (BNC) |
| Audio Input / Output | 1-channel RCA / 1-channel RCA (32-channel Coaxial Audio) |
| Two-way Talk | Supported (Shares the same audio input with 1st channel) |
| Multi-screen Display | Main: 1/4/8/9/16/25/36 |
DH-XVR5232AN-I3 RECORDING & COMPRESSION
| Feature | Specification |
| Video Compression | AI Coding; Smart H.265+; H.265; Smart H.264+; H.264 |
| Audio Compression | G.711a; G.711u; PCM |
| Encoding Capacity (Enhancement Off) |
Main Stream: Ch 1–4 & 17–20 5M-N (1–25 fps), others 5M-N (1–12 fps); Ch 1–4 & 17–20 4M-N/1080p (1–30 fps), others 4M-N/1080p (1–15 fps); 1080N/720p/960H/D1/CIF (1–30 fps) Sub Stream: D1/CIF (1–15 fps) |
| Encoding Capacity (Enhancement On) |
Main Stream: Ch 1–8 & 17–24 5M-N (1–20 fps), others 5M-N (1–12 fps) [4-ch 5MP@6 fps]; Ch 1–8 & 17–24 4M-N/1080p (1–25 fps), others 4M-N/1080p (1–15 fps); 1080N/720p/960H/D1/CIF (1–30 fps) Sub Stream: D1/CIF (1–15 fps) |
| Video Bit Rate | 32 kbps–6144 kbps |
| Record Modes | General; Alarm; Motion Detection; Intelligent; POS |
| Playback Modes | Instant, General, Event, Tag, Smart (1/4/9/16 Playback) |
DH-XVR5232AN-I3 INTELLIGENCE & ALARM
| Feature | Specification |
| QuickPick 2.0 | 2 channels (AI by Recorder) |
| Perimeter Protection | Advanced Mode: 2 channels (10 rules/ch) |
| Face Detection & Recognition | 2 channels (Up to 10 databases with 10,000 images, up to 12 face img/s per ch) |
| SMD Plus | 32 channels (by Recorder, Human & Vehicle filtering) / 48 channels (by Camera) |
| AI Video Quality Analytics | 32 channels (Brightness, Color Cast, Defocus, Overexposure, Contrast) |
| Scene Changing / Masking | 1 channel Scene Changing / 1 channel Irregular Black Block Masking |
| AI Limitation Note | IP Extension ya Encode Enhancement enable karne par QuickPick 2.0, Face Recognition/Detection, Perimeter Protection, SMD aur Video Quality Analytics disable ho jate hain. |
| Alarm Linkage | Record, Snapshot, IPC external alarm output, Audio, Buzzer, Log, Preset, Email |
DH-XVR5232AN-I3 HARDWARE & HARD DISK INTERFACE
| Feature | Specification |
| HDD Interface | 2 SATA ports, up to 16 TB per disk (Disk Group supported) |
| USB Ports | 2 (1 Front USB 2.0, 1 Rear USB 3.0) |
| Serial Interface | 1 RS-485 port |
| Network Port | 1 RJ-45 Port (10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet) |
DH-XVR5232AN-I3 NETWORK & INTEROPERABILITY
| Feature | Specification |
| Network Protocols | HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, RTSP, UDP, NTP, DHCP, DNS, SMTP, UPnP, FTP, DDNS, P2P, POS |
| Interoperability | ONVIF 24.06 (Profile T/S/G), CGI, SDK |
| Mobile Access | iOS; Android |
| Supported Browsers | Chrome, Edge, Firefox, IE, Safari |
DH-XVR5232AN-I3 ENVIRONMENT & POWER SPECIFICATIONS
| Feature | Specification |
| Power Supply | 12 VDC, 5 A |
| Power Consumption | < 16 W (without HDD) |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 375.0 mm × 289.6 mm × 53.0 mm |
| Net / Gross Weight | 1.90 kg / 3.20 kg |
| Operating Temperature | –10 °C to +55 °C (+14 °F to +131 °F) |
| Operating Humidity | 10%–90% (RH), non-condensing |
| Certifications | CE (CE-LVD, CE-EMC), FCC Part 15 Subpart B |
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