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Home Recorders DW-COVA8xT

DW-COVA8xT

DW-COVA8 is a powerful 8-channel PoE Cloud-Optimized Video Archiving NVR designed for seamless, secure, and efficient surveillance. Engineered for rapid deployment, it enables full setup and camera configuration via the DW Mobile Plus App—no local monitor required. 
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Features
  • Fast & Easy Setup: Complete installation in minutes using the DW Mobile Plus App—no local monitor required.
  • High-Performance Recording: Supports real-time 30fps recording at up to 4K resolution with 80Mbps throughput.
  • Integrated PoE: Powers up to 8 IP cameras locally, streamlining installation and reducing hardware needs.
  • Cloud-Enabled Management: Includes a 12-month myDW subscription for remote user/event management, health monitoring, and encrypted Clip Share.
  • AI-Powered Analytics: IdentiSee detects and classifies people and vehicles for smarter surveillance.
  • Secure & Compliant: NDAA-compliant for federal use, with encrypted data transmission and 5-year warranty.
  • Flexible Access: Manage live view, playback, and archiving via a lightweight web client—no VMS or plugins needed.
  • Included Cloud Storage: Comes with 8GB of myDW cloud storage, allowing secure, remote access to critical video clips.

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Easy Setup

COVA recorders are easy to setup, with full configuration from the DW Mobile+ app. Skip the monitor!

myDW Cloud Services

The COVA bridge NVR is managed through myDW cloud-based, with video recorded locally and live, playback, events and user management are done through myDW or the COVA web client.

myDW Subscription Included with Every Purchase

12-month myDW subscription and up to 16GB cloud storage included with every COVA purchase.

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Plug and Play with local PoE

COVA NVRs can power up to 16 IP cameras locally from the integrated PoE ports in the back, cutting back on installation time and money.

Encrypted Connection

All data within the COVA NVR and myDW is encrypted and transmitted over secure connections.

Record Locally, Access remotely

COVA NVRs record locally on-site, giving users complete control of their data. Playback, search and archiving can be completed remotely via the NVR's web client, C3 CMS and myDW.

Specifications

Hardware
Display Modes 1
4
9
Display Speed Up to 30fps per channel
Local Video Output Resolution 1024x768
1280x1024
1920x1080 (1080p)
3840×2160 (4K)
Local Video Outputs 1x True HD output
1x VGA output
1 display output at a time
For initial configuration and server management
Max Supported Recording Resolution 4K (3840×2160)
PoE Type 100Mbps, 802.3at
Video Compression H.264
H.265
Max throughput (Mbps) 80Mbps
Input channels 8 Channels
8 PoE channels
myDW MONITORING SOFTWARE
Features Cloud-Base VMS
CVV (Camera View Verification)
Events and system health notifications
Firmware updates
Remote PTZ control
Remote system reboot
System management
User management
Video share and cloud upload
Monitoring Live monitoring
Remote file backup
Remove playback
REMOTE WEB CLIENT
Additional Features Firmware updates
Remote PTZ control
Remote system reboot
System management
Monitoring Live monitoring
Remote file backup
Remove playback
Playback 30fps per channel
Up to 8-channels
Search Options Calendar (date and time)
Event search
IdentiSee™
Timeline
Storage
Raw internal storage options 002TB  004TB  006TB  008TB  010TB  012TB  016TB  
RAID Options No RAID
Max HDD Bay 2 x SATA HDD
Maximum Storage 2TB (DW-COVA82T)
4TB (DW-COVA84T)
8TB (DW-COVA88T)
10TB (DW-COVA810T)
12TB (DW-COVA812T)
VMS features
Performance features PoE built-in
Playback speed x1
x16
x2
x32
x4
x64
x8
x99
PTZ control ONVIF
Recording Modes Continuous
Event
Scheduled
Recording Resolution and Recording Rate Up to 3840×2160 (4K): total 240fps
System Operation Graphical user interface (GUI)
Remote via myDW
Remote via web client
USB mouse (included)
Network
Backup Over the network
video share via myDW cloud-base VMS
Ethernet Ports 1x 1G Ethernet (RJ45)
Firmware Upgrade CMS over network
USB
IP IPv4
IPv6
Max stream connections Live: up to 32CH
Playback: up to 8CH
Network Web Viewer Google Chrome® browser
Microsoft Edge® browser
Mozilla Firefox® browser
Protocol 802.1x
DHCP
DNS
HTTP
NTP
ONVIF
RTCP
RTP
SMTP
Static fixed IP
TCP/IP
UDP
WebSocket
Remote Client DW Mobile Plus
myDW
Electrical
Power Consumption A UPS is recommended
≤ 10W ( without HDD )
Power Requirements 2.5A
48V DC, 2.5A
Total PoE Power Budget ≤ 80W
General
Accessories Mouse
Audio codec G.711(U/A)
Operating Temperature and Humidity 10~90% RH
14 ~ 122°F (-10 ~ 50°C)
Recorder Dimensions (H X W X D) 1.77" x 14.96" x 10.55" (45 x 380 × 268mm)
USB interface Yes
Warranty 5 Year Warranty
Certification NDAA  ONVIF Conformant  
Form Factor Embedded

Part Numbers

Model #

Supported Cameras

Storage Size

DW-COVA82T Up to 8 IP cameras 2TB
DW-COVA84T Up to 8 IP cameras 4TB
DW-COVA86T Up to 8 IP cameras 6TB
DW-COVA88T Up to 8 IP cameras 8TB
DW-COVA810T Up to 8 IP cameras 10TB
DW-COVA812T Up to 8 IP cameras 12TB

Videos

COVA Quick Setup Guide
myDW Initial Setup (COVA NVR)
How to Setup MEGApix IVA Cameras For IdentiSee in COVA NVRs
How to Setup IdentiSee AI on COVA NVRs
DW COVA Hybrid NVR Overview

Videos

COVA Quick Setup Guide
myDW Initial Setup (COVA NVR)
How to Setup MEGApix IVA Cameras For IdentiSee in COVA NVRs
How to Setup IdentiSee AI on COVA NVRs
DW COVA Hybrid NVR Overview

Documents

Title Type
COVA Brochure
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DW-COVA8 datasheet
pdf Download
DW-COVA8 datasheet - French
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DW-COVA8 datasheet - Spanish
pdf Download
DW-COVA8 CAD drawing
dwg Download
COVA quick install guide
pdf Download
COVA Quick Setup Guide
pdf Download
COVA user manual
pdf Download
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Software

Title Type Release Notes Version Update Date Compatibility Size
DW-COVA4/8 FW v1.4.8.82262 pkg - v1.4.8.82262 10/16/2025 50.02 MB Download
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