Luminys

R3 Starter Series NVR,8MP 8 Ch Mini 8-Port PoE, 1SATA, Analytics By Camera, 2TB

SKU LM-R31-8PA2

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The Luminys R3 Starter Series NVR lands eight PoE cameras in a compact Mini 1U chassis and starts recording 4K footage on first boot - 2TB HDD pre-installed, no drive sourcing or on-site install. Plug cameras into the eight PoE ports, commission through LumiCloud Lite, and the job is done.

Built for small commercial installations

The R31-8PA2 is NDAA compliant and ONVIF interoperable, so it clears federal, state, and commercial contract requirements without a compliance conversation. Analytics run at the camera edge - Intelligent Motion Detection, Video Content Analysis, Face Detection, and License Plate Recognition on compatible Luminys cameras - so the NVR processes metadata, not raw video. LumiCloud Lite is included for remote viewing via LumiViewer desktop and mobile; upgrade to LumiCloud Unity (sold separately) for 30-day rolling cloud storage and AI-based event alerts.

Key features

  • 2TB HDD pre-installed: ships ready to record, no drive sourcing or install step on-site
  • Eight integrated PoE ports (IEEE 802.3af/at, 72W total, 25.5W per port) - no separate switch needed, single-run installs
  • 4K recording and output - up to 8MP per channel, HDMI 4K output for local monitoring
  • Camera-side analytics - iMD and VCA on all 8 channels; Face Detection and LPR on up to 4 channels with compatible Luminys cameras
  • NDAA compliant and ONVIF interoperable - cleared for government and commercial contract sites
  • LumiViewer included - remote desktop and mobile access, no additional licensing required out of the box

System requirements

Network connection via single RJ-45 (10/100 Mbps). HDMI and VGA outputs for local display. Expandable to 10TB with a supported replacement HDD (1 SATA bay). Camera-side analytics require compatible Luminys cameras. LumiCloud Unity subscription sold separately for cloud recording and AI events.

Specifications

SKULM-R31-8PA2
BrandLuminys
Form factorMini 1U, 8-Channel NVR
Video channels8
Max recording resolution8MP (4K)
Recording bandwidth80 Mbps incoming/recording; 60 Mbps outgoing
Decoding capability2 ch @ 8MP/4K@30fps; 8 ch @ 1080p@30fps
Video compressionH.265, H.264, H.264H, H.264B, MJPEG
PoE ports8 x IEEE 802.3af/at; 72W total budget; 25.5W max per port
Storage1 SATA bay; 2TB pre-installed; supports up to 10TB HDD
Video output1 x HDMI (up to 4K 3840x2160); 1 x VGA
Network1 x RJ-45 10/100 Mbps
USB1 x USB 2.0 front; 1 x USB 2.0 rear
Audio1 RCA input; 1 RCA output
InteroperabilityONVIF, RTSP
ProtocolsHTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, UPnP, SNMP, RTSP, UDP, SMTP, NTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS
AnalyticsiMD (8 ch), VCA (8 ch), Face Detection (4 ch), LPR (4 ch) - requires compatible Luminys cameras
Cloud platformLumiCloud Lite included; LumiCloud Unity subscription sold separately
Client softwareLumiViewer (Windows/Mac), LumiViewer Mobile (iOS/Android), LumiCloud
Power supply48V/53V DC, 2A/1.8A
Power consumption
Operating temp-10°C to 55°C (14°F to 131°F)
Operating humidity10% to 93% non-condensing
Dimensions260.0 x 233.2 x 43.7 mm (10.2 x 9.2 x 1.8 in.)
Weight2.1 kg (4.6 lb) without HDD
ComplianceNDAA
CertificationsFCC

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FAQs

Do I need to buy and install a hard drive separately?
No. The R31-8PA2 ships with a 2TB HDD pre-installed and is ready to record on first boot. The single SATA bay supports up to a 10TB drive if you need more capacity down the road.
Is this NVR NDAA compliant?
Yes. The R31-8PA2 is NDAA compliant, making it eligible for federal, state, and government-funded commercial security projects.
Does this NVR need a separate PoE switch?
No. All eight PoE ports are built into the NVR (IEEE 802.3af/at). Total PoE budget is 72W with a maximum of 25.5W per port. Run a single Cat5e or Cat6 from each camera directly to the NVR.
Will third-party ONVIF cameras work with this NVR?
ONVIF interoperable and RTSP-supported cameras connect for recording. Camera-side analytics (iMD, VCA, Face Detection, LPR) require Luminys cameras - those features rely on metadata from Luminys camera firmware.
What's the difference between LumiCloud Lite and LumiCloud Unity?
Lite (included): real-time remote viewing via LumiViewer, no cloud recording. Unity (sold separately, annual per-camera subscription): 30-day rolling cloud storage, AI event alerts, and remote device health monitoring.
What analytics does this system support?
Camera-edge analytics with Luminys cameras: iMD and VCA on all 8 channels; Face Detection and LPR on up to 4 channels. The NVR receives and indexes camera-generated metadata - no heavy video processing on the recorder.