Axis S3008 Mk II 8-Channel Compact PoE Recorder with Integrated Switch (124 W PoE Budget)
Model / Series: S3008 Mk II
The Axis S3008 Mk II is a compact 8-channel PoE recorder with integrated PoE switch (124 W total PoE budget, PoE Class 3 per port), 1 HDD bay (2 TB / 4 TB / 8 TB surveillance-grade options), AXIS OS, encrypted recordings, USB export, gigabit uplink, and 5-year warranty. Compatible with Axis Camera Station Edge (turnkey) and Axis Camera Station Pro (Windows-server VMS). Single-site or multi-site Chicago deployments up to 160 Mbit/s aggregate bitrate. The right Axis recorder for small-to-mid-size deployments where one box does PoE switch + recording + encrypted storage.
We don't just ship boxes — this goes in as part of our security camera installation in Chicago work. Inheriting a half-working setup from a previous vendor? Start with a security system takeover.
Specifications
- Brand
- Axis Communications
- Model
- S3008 Mk II
- Series
- Axis S30 Recorder Series — Compact
- Type
- Compact PoE recorder + integrated managed switch + storage
- Channels
- 8 video channels
- Total PoE Budget
- 124 W
- Per-Port PoE
- PoE Class 3
- Network Ports
- 8 PoE + 1 gigabit uplink
- Max Aggregate Bitrate
- 160 Mbit/s
- Storage Options
- 2 TB / 4 TB / 8 TB surveillance-grade hard drive
- Drive Bays
- 1 (non-expandable)
- RAID
- Not supported
- Operating System
- AXIS OS
- Recording Encryption
- Encrypted recordings
- Export
- USB export
- VMS Compatibility
- Axis Camera Station Edge (turnkey) + Axis Camera Station Pro (Windows-server VMS)
- Compatible Devices
- Axis cameras, Axis network speakers, Axis video door stations
- Warranty
- 5 years
Best Fit & Recommended For
Axis S3008 Mk II — 8-Channel Compact PoE Recorder with Integrated Switch
The Axis S3008 Mk II is a compact 8-channel PoE recorder + integrated managed switch + storage from Axis Communications’ S30 Recorder Series — the right Axis recorder for Chicago single-site small-to-mid-size deployments where one box does PoE switch + recording + encrypted storage. The S3008 Mk II combines an 8-port managed PoE switch (124 W total PoE budget, PoE Class 3 per port), 1 gigabit uplink, 1 HDD bay (2 TB / 4 TB / 8 TB surveillance-grade hard drive options), AXIS OS operating system, encrypted recordings, USB export, 5-year warranty, and compatibility with Axis Camera Station Edge (turnkey VMS) + Axis Camera Station Pro (Windows-server VMS). Max aggregate bitrate 160 Mbit/s across all 8 channels.
Compatible with Axis cameras, Axis network speakers, and Axis video door stations.
Where the S3008 Mk II Wins in Chicago
- Single-site Chicago commercial deployments — 1–8 Axis cameras with one-box PoE switch + recorder simplification
- Multi-site portfolio standardized recorders at branch / property / building level (one S3008 Mk II per site)
- Education facility individual-building recorders
- Healthcare clinic and outpatient facility recorders
- Multi-tenant residential building lobby + parking + corridor recorder
- Office tenant-suite or floor-level recorders for tenant-managed surveillance
- Property management portfolios standardizing on a small-deployment recorder
- Expansion of existing Axis-architected sites where adding 8 cameras + one recorder closes coverage gaps
One-Box Architecture vs. Separate Switch + NVR
| Architecture | When It Wins |
|---|---|
| S3008 Mk II (this) — one box | 8 cameras or fewer, one-box simplification, end-to-end Axis fleet management, no existing managed PoE switch |
| Separate switch + NVR | Scales beyond 8 cameras, existing managed switch in place, RAID redundancy required |
AXIS OS + Encrypted Recordings + 5-Year Warranty
The S3008 Mk II runs on AXIS OS — same operating system as Axis cameras, simplifying fleet-wide cybersecurity policy + firmware management. Encrypted recordings protect stored video against drive-removal attack scenarios. The 5-year warranty matches Axis camera warranty terms — fleet-uniform support cycle.
Storage Sizing (2 TB / 4 TB / 8 TB)
Depends on retention policy + per-camera bitrate. Rough rule-of-thumb at moderate Axis Zipstream H.265 motion-activated 24/7:
| Configuration | Approximate Retention |
|---|---|
| 2 TB, 8 channels at 4 MP | ~14–21 days |
| 4 TB, 8 channels at 4 MP | ~30 days |
| 8 TB, 8 channels at 4 MP | ~60+ days |
| 8 TB, 8 channels at 4 K (8 MP) | ~30 days |
Vidimost calculates exact storage per deployment during site walkthrough.
Compatible VMS — Edge or Pro
- Axis Camera Station Edge — turnkey VMS, runs natively on the S3008 Mk II’s AXIS OS, simpler licensing, full-feature for small-to-mid-size deployments
- Axis Camera Station Pro — Windows-server VMS, the S3008 Mk II acts as a remote recorder to a central Windows server, advanced features for multi-server / higher-channel-count deployments
Most Chicago single-site deployments run on Camera Station Edge — Pro appears in larger portfolio / multi-site projects.
Professional Installation by Vidimost in Chicago
Vidimost LLC installs the Axis S3008 Mk II across Chicago for single-site Axis-architected small-to-mid-size deployments, multi-site standardized portfolio recorders, and existing-site expansion projects. Scope includes site walkthrough (camera count + bitrate + retention + uplink planning), mounting (desktop or rack-shelf), Cat6 + PoE Class 3 cable runs from cameras to S3008 Mk II ports, Axis Camera Station Edge / Pro commissioning, fleet-wide AXIS OS firmware management, encrypted-recording configuration, and operator training. Contact us for a free site walkthrough and quote.
Frequently Installed Together
Axis Communications
Axis P3267-LVE
5MP outdoor vandal dome with motorized zoom and built-in IR — a workhorse outdoor security camera for condo entrances, storefronts, and parking garages.
View →Axis Communications
Axis P3278-LVE
4K (8MP) outdoor vandal dome with a 4.4–14.6 mm motorized zoom — plate-readable detail across a parking lot from a single mount.
View →Axis Communications
Axis M3216-LVE
The Axis M3216-LVE is a 4MP outdoor vandal-resistant fixed-focal dome camera (1/2.7" CMOS, 2.9 mm fixed lens, 102° HFOV) with Lightfinder, Forensic WDR, OptimizedIR up to 30 m / 98 ft, ARTPEC-8 chipset with deep-learning AXIS Object Analytics, IK10 / IP66 housing with weathershield, and −40 °C to +50 °C operating range. Cost-effective Axis outdoor dome for Chicago commercial fixed-coverage positions where motorized zoom isn't needed and ARTPEC-8 edge analytics matter.
View →Axis Communications
Axis M3126-LVE
Compact 4MP outdoor mini-dome with a 130° lens and built-in IR — one camera covers a walk-up entrance or storefront door corner to corner.
View →Axis Communications
Axis M3086-V
The Axis M3086-V is a compact 4MP indoor vandal-rated mini-dome (1/2.7" CMOS, 2.4 mm fixed M12-mount lens, F2.1, 130° HFOV) with WDR, Lightfinder, AXIS Object Analytics on the deep-learning processing unit, Zipstream H.265, optional built-in microphone variant (M3086-V Mic), IK08 / IP42, and 0–45 °C operating range. Bayonet-fitted casing for quick installation, designed for repaint. The cost-effective Axis indoor mini-dome successor for retail, commercial real estate, education, and healthcare.
View →