The DHI‑NVR616H‑64‑AI/ANZ is a 3‑unit high‑capacity recorder in Dahua’s WizMind AI lineup designed for enterprise surveillance. It supports up to 64 channels and 16 internal hot‑swap HDDs, offering scalable storage (each bay supports up to 20 TB disks). The unit is optimized for complex deployments requiring robust AI analytics and high throughput.
Image | Name | Price | Buy |
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![]() | 4TB HDD - Surveillance HDD for DVRs & NVRs | $156.00 | |
![]() | 3TB HDD - Surveillance HDD for DVRs & NVRs | $156.00 | |
![]() | 2TB HDD - WD Purple / Seagate Surveillance HDD for DVRs & NVRs | $130.00 | |
![]() | 6TB HDD - WD Purple / Seagate Skyhawk Surveillance Hard Drive for DVRs & NVR | $300.00 | |
![]() | 8TB HDD - Purple / Skyhawk Surveillance Hard Drive for DVRs & NVR | $430.00 | |
![]() | 10TB HDD - Purple Surveillance Hard Drive for DVRs & NVR | $541.00 |
Performance & Video Capabilities
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Supports Smart H.265+, H.265, Smart H.264+, H.264, MJPEG encoding
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Maximum decoding: 32×1080p @30 fps simultaneous playback
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Throughput: 1280 Mbps inbound, 1280 Mbps recording, 1024 Mbps outbound
AI Intelligence
AI by Recorder supports:
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8 channels of face detection & recognition
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Storage of up to 40 face databases / 300,000 images (48 GB capacity)
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8-channel metadata extraction (human, vehicle, non‑vehicle)
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Perimeter protection on up to 32 channels (10 IVS rules each)
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SMD Plus on 32 channels for false-alarm filtering
AI by Camera enhances end‑to‑end analytic support:
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Face recognition, perimeter protection, SMD Plus, metadata, ANPR (license plate), stereo analysis, heat maps, people counting, PPE detection
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Capable of processing all camera channels for metadata and analytics
AcuPick: unified AI‑driven search across up to 64 channels simultaneously to locate events and faces efficiently
Storage & Redundancy
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RAID levels: 0/1/5/6/10 plus disk‑group flexible options
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iSCSI support for networked storage expansion
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N+M clustering available for high‑availability failover
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Drawer‑style chassis with hot‑swappable drives for maintenance without downtime
Interface & Integration
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Runs embedded Linux with both Web GUI and local interface access
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Video outputs: 2× VGA and 4× HDMI (HDMI up to 4K), supporting multi‑screen layouts
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ONVIF‑compliant and compatible with major brands (Panasonic, Axis, Sony, etc.)
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Protocols: HTTP(S), TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, FTP, SNMP, NTP, DNS, DDNS, SMTP, UPnP, IP filter, PPPoE, multicast, auto IP search, iSCSI
Recording, Playback & Alarm
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Playback: up to 16 channels simultaneously
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Modes: general, motion‑triggered, AI/intelligent, alarm‑linked, POS, tagged
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Smart playback filters: search by face, motion, metadata
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Alarm inputs/outputs: 32‑in, 16‑out
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Export options: USB or over network
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Intelligent alarm linkage: record, snapshot, buzzer/email, preset recall, access control
Certifications & Reliability
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Meets Dahua’s Security Baseline 2.3
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Enterprise‑level reliability with redundancy, clustering, and robust performance specifications
Use Cases
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Large public venues (transport hubs, stadiums, campuses): AI‑powered perimeter security, crowd analytics via heat maps and people counting
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Retail complexes & malls: facial recognition for VIP/loitering detection, metadata searches for customer behavior
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Government or enterprise HQ: multi-channel surveillance with AI detection, high availability, and centralized storage
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Industrial parks, logistics centers: metadata-enabled vehicle monitoring, ANPR for access control, robust redundancy
✅ Why Choose NVR616H‑64‑AI/ANZ over DHI‑NVR5864‑AI/ANZ
1. More HDD Capacity & Channels
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16 HDD bays vs. 8 on the 5864 series, doubling storage capacity and flexibility
2. Superior AI Channel Scalability
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Supports 8‑channel face recognition with up to 300,000 images, versus just 2‑channel face recognition on the 5864 model
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32‑channel perimeter protection and SMD Plus vs. 4 and 8 channels respectively
3. Higher Throughput & Performance
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Up to 1280 Mbps throughput, compared to 5864’s max 384 Mbps streams. Supports heavier camera loads and resolution inputs
4. Advanced Search & Analytics
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Full AcuPick AI search across all 64 channels, faster investigation
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Richer metadata support including ANPR, heat maps, people counting, and stereo analysis
5. Enterprise‑class Redundancy & Maintenance
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Drawer‑style hot‑swap design, N+M clustering, RAID and iSCSI support provide much higher uptime and flexibility in enterprise environments
Summary Table
Feature | DHI‑NVR616H‑64‑AI/ANZ | DHI‑NVR5864‑AI/ANZ |
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Channels | 64 | 64 |
HDD Bays | 16 hot‑swap | 8 |
Bandwidth Throughput | Up to 1280 Mbps | Up to 384 Mbps |
Face Recognition (Recorder) | 8 channels, 300k images | 2 channels, 20 k images |
Perimeter Protection | 32 channels | 4 channels |
SMD Plus | 32 channels | 8 channels |
AI Search (AcuPick) | Yes, up to 64 channels | Limited |
Redundancy & Clustering | N+M clustering, drawer design | Basic RAID support |
✅ Final Thoughts
For installations that demand higher throughput, extensive AI channel support, large storage, and robust redundancy, the NVR616H‑64‑AI/ANZ significantly outpaces the NVR5864‑AI/ANZ. Its advanced analytics, AcuPick AI search, and enterprise-class design make it better suited for large-scale, mission-critical environments.