Dead Dahua DVR - need to replace / upgrade

[mike21146 0]

I manage the security camera for our neighborhood community piers. Our Dahua 16 channel DVR has died (Model SA X1615H, motherboard DVR 1604HF-A). The fan on the motherboard is frozen and I am guessing it fried (some lights come on, but no video).

 

I would like to keep the 6 analog cameras we have now, but need the ability to add more, maybe IP types. I assume I can reuse the 2000GB hard drive too.

 

The DVR is locked in a shed, and we really only use use Dahua's SmartPSS and iDMSS mobile app. We never got the motion detect / email thing to work, and hoping a newer unit can make this easier.

 

Can folks recommend a suitable replacement? I see a Dahua HCVR5216A-V2 “Tribrid” on Amazon. It might only support 2 IP cams if I am reading this correctly, but it will support some higher res analog ones.

 

Thanks in advance.

[tomcctv 190]

Hi. The sa will not startup if it has a fault fans HD are part of self check and need to be working for it to start.

 

 

Are your existing cameras on coax ?

 

Dahua also do cvi / analog units ..... If you can keep your system going a few weeks they have there 5 in 1 recorders out ..... Any camera and upto 4mp with IP and cvi

 

Please don't buy from Amazon you will not get the long warranty.

[jeromephone 6]

dump the hardive. why put a suspect, used component in a brand new unit.

[mike21146 0]

I'll see if i can plug in a different fan and get it to boot. Will let you know.

 

Yes, the existing cameras are coax. Cameras are

- LG 650/700 2-11mm Dome

- IR DN Black Bullet Camera 2.8mm -12mm

- SCBlack Bullet D/N Camera 6mm -50mm IR 150 foot

 

I'd like to start adding IP cameras to the system. I looked at a couple hybrid DVR specs and they only support 2 cameras (along with the analog). That seems rather limited. I could just buy a 8 port analog DBR and separate 8 port NVR I guess.

 

Yes @jeromephone, I will replace the HD if the budget works out.

[mike21146 0]

Installed a new fan and it spins up. Ethernet lights blink, hard drive spins up, but no video (tried VGA and HDMI). Ping to the IP address works, but no response from IE or SmartPSS.

I think I need to declare this unit deceased.

 

I like the specs on the Dahua Hybrid HCVR8208. It will do 8 BNC analog and 8 IP cameras if I am reading this correctly.

 

Thoughts? Any suggestions for online ordering?

 

Thanks.