Digital Watchdog COVA (Cloud Optimized Video - DW-COVA88T

Digital Watchdog DW-COVA88T 8-Channel PoE Network Video Recorder

Overview

The DW-COVA88T is an 8-channel compact network video recorder designed for small-to-medium deployments where local archiving and cloud backup matter equally. It consolidates camera power (8× 802.3at PoE channels, 80W total budget) with local recording in a 1.77×14.96×10.55-inch form factor — install the recorder, plug in up to 8 ONVIF-compliant cameras, and skip the separate PoE switch. The DW-COVA88T handles real-time 30fps recording per channel up to 4K resolution with 80Mbps maximum throughput, then offloads critical clips to myDW cloud storage (8GB annual included; 12-month subscription bundled) for remote review and evidence preservation.

Compatibility

Works with any ONVIF-conformant IP camera — no vendor lock-in. The recorder's 1× 1G Ethernet port and resident 8-port PoE switch support H.264 and H.265 compression streams at up to 4K (3840×2160). Display output covers single-camera, 4-camera, and 9-camera grid layouts via 1× True HD and 1× VGA output. Remote access operates through the myDW mobile app, web client, or video management software integrations that speak ONVIF. Audio codec G.711(U/A) is supported for two-way communication or event recording.

Storage and Power

Accepts 2× SATA HDD bays with maximum 16TB total capacity — run dual 8TB drives for roughly 1–2 months of 24/7 multi-camera recording depending on resolution and compression choice. Power draw stays under 10W (without HDD), fed by a 48V DC 2.5A external supply. Operating range is 14–122°F (−10–50°C) with 10–90% RH humidity tolerance, suitable for indoor utility closets, server rooms, or climate-controlled outdoor enclosures.

Security and Compliance

NDAA-compliant and ONVIF conformant — meets federal procurement standards and integrates with third-party VMS platforms. Playback speed reaches 30fps per channel, live display refreshes in real-time, and USB mouse control or web/mobile GUI handle day-to-day operation. Five-year manufacturer warranty included.