How many cameras can connect to the DHI-NVR5416-16HP-AI/ANZ-S2?

The DHI-NVR5416-16HP-AI/ANZ-S2 supports 16 IP camera channels and includes 16 integrated PoE ports. The ports support IEEE 802.3af and IEEE 802.3at, with a shared 200W PoE budget and up to 25.5W from one port. Ports 1–8 also support ePoE. Add the maximum power requirements of all cameras to confirm that the completed system remains within the available budget.

What does AcuPick do on the DHI-NVR5416-16HP-AI/ANZ-S2?

AcuPick helps operators locate relevant people or vehicles within large amounts of recorded footage. The recorder can perform AcuPick analysis on four channels, while compatible camera-side AcuPick is supported across all channels at up to 32 targets per second. Search quality still depends on camera position, target visibility and correct event configuration, so AcuPick should be treated as an investigation tool rather than a guarantee that every target will be found.

Which AI functions can the recorder perform itself?

AI by Recorder includes face detection, face recognition, human and vehicle metadata, perimeter protection, SMD Plus and AcuPick. The confirmed limits include four channels of face detection, four channels of metadata, eight channels of perimeter protection, 16 channels of SMD Plus and four channels of AcuPick. These functions use the recorder’s processing resources, so the intended combination should be planned during system design.

Does the DHI-NVR5416-16HP-AI/ANZ-S2 include hard drives?

The supplied datasheet confirms four SATA bays but does not confirm pre-installed hard drives. Each compatible disk can provide up to 20TB under the stated environmental conditions. Buyers purchasing through Security Wholesalers should confirm the selected storage configuration and calculate retention from camera count, resolution, frame rate, bitrate, compression and recording schedule rather than choosing capacity only from the recorder’s maximum physical limit.

What camera resolution and bandwidth does this S2 NVR support?

The recorder accepts compatible IP cameras up to 32MP. With recorder-side AI disabled, it provides up to 448Mbps incoming, 448Mbps recording and 448Mbps outgoing bandwidth. With AI enabled, each limit becomes 200Mbps. The final camera mix should be planned around resolution, frame rate, bitrate, local display layouts and playback needs because multiple high-resolution streams can consume the available decoding and network capacity quickly.

What local display outputs are available?

The DHI-NVR5416-16HP-AI/ANZ-S2 provides two HDMI outputs and two VGA outputs. HDMI supports resolutions up to 7680 × 4320, while VGA supports up to 1920 × 1080. HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 can display different video sources, and each VGA output mirrors its corresponding HDMI output. This arrangement suits control rooms or reception areas that need separate camera groups displayed locally.

Can third-party IP cameras connect to this Dahua NVR?

Yes. The recorder supports ONVIF Profiles T, S, G and M and lists access for brands including Panasonic, Sony, Axis, Arecont, Pelco, Canon and Hanwha. Basic video and recording functions may be available through ONVIF, but analytics, audio, alarm handling and configuration controls can vary between camera models. Confirm the exact camera and required features before relying on full cross-brand integration.

Is the DHI-NVR5416-16HP-AI/ANZ-S2 suitable for commercial CCTV systems?

Yes. This model suits warehouses, retail sites, offices, schools, healthcare facilities and larger properties requiring up to 16 PoE cameras, four HDD bays and AI-assisted event review. Its 200W PoE budget, 448Mbps bandwidth, 8K output, extensive alarm interfaces, ePoE, eSATA and iSCSI provide more storage and integration flexibility than a typical two-bay recorder.

Dahua 16CH WizSense DHI-NVR5416-16HP-AI/ANZ-S2 AcuPick PoE NVR with 8K Output & 4 HDD Bays

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The Dahua DHI-NVR5416-16HP-AI/ANZ-S2 delivers a 16-channel WizSense AcuPick PoE NVR designed for commercial CCTV systems requiring intelligent IP camera recording and expanded storage capacity. Featuring PoE support, 8K output and 4 HDD bays, it supports streamlined camera connection, high-resolution display output and longer recording retention for compatible Dahua surveillance installations.

It also includes AcuPick AI search capability, making this NVR available at Security Wholesalers practical for faster footage review and more efficient event investigation. Its S2 WizSense recorder platform suits offices, warehouses, retail sites and larger properties where smart video retrieval, reliable central recording and scalable system management are important.

Key Features

16 Channel Recording: Supports up to 16 compatible IP cameras for medium to larger surveillance systems.
PoE Camera Support: Helps simplify installation by supporting compatible PoE camera connections.
AcuPick AI Search: Improves event search efficiency for compatible Dahua surveillance systems.
8K Output: Supports high-resolution display output for compatible monitoring setups.
4 HDD Bays: Allows expanded internal storage support for longer recording retention requirements.
WizSense NVR Platform: Suits intelligent IP CCTV systems requiring smart recording and video management.
NO HDD included

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Dahua DHI-NVR5416-16PAI-S2 Datasheet

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Description

Product SKU: DHI-NVR5416-16HP-AI/ANZ-S2

Product Overview

The Dahua DHI-NVR5416-16HP-AI/ANZ-S2 is a 16-channel WizSense network video recorder built for commercial and larger multi-area CCTV systems that need direct PoE camera connections, expanded storage and practical AI-assisted searching. Its 16 integrated PoE ports provide a combined 200W power budget, while four SATA bays allow recording capacity to be planned for longer retention or higher-bitrate footage. The recorder accepts IP cameras up to 32MP, delivers up to 448Mbps incoming, recording and outgoing bandwidth when recorder-side AI is disabled, and supports 8K HDMI output. AcuPick helps locate relevant people and vehicles in recorded video, while recorder-side face analysis, metadata, perimeter protection and SMD Plus support more focused event review. NVR NEXT, dual HDMI and VGA outputs, ePoE, eSATA, iSCSI and extensive alarm connections make this S2 model well suited to professional 16-camera installations.

HARD DRIVES

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4TB HDD - WD Purple / Seagate Surveillance Hard Drive for DVRs & NVRs	$300.00 inc GST +3 Year Warranty & Support	Choose one if you need to 4TB HDD - WD Purple / Seagate Surveillance Hard Drive for DVRs & NVRs quantity
6TB HDD - WD Purple / Seagate Skyhawk Surveillance Hard Drive for DVRs & NVR	$500.00 inc GST +3 Year Warranty & Support	6TB HDD - WD Purple / Seagate Skyhawk Surveillance Hard Drive for DVRs & NVR quantity
2TB HDD - WD Purple / Seagate Surveillance Hard Drive for DVRs & NVRs	$240.00 inc GST +3 Year Warranty & Support	2TB HDD - WD Purple / Seagate Surveillance Hard Drive for DVRs & NVRs quantity
3TB HDD - Surveillance HDD Hard Drive for DVRs & NVRs	$300.00 inc GST +3 Year Warranty & Support	3TB HDD - Surveillance HDD Hard Drive for DVRs & NVRs quantity
8TB HDD - WD Purple / Skyhawk Surveillance Hard Drive for DVRs & NVR	$700.00 inc GST +3 Year Warranty & Support	8TB HDD - WD Purple / Skyhawk Surveillance Hard Drive for DVRs & NVR quantity

Key Capabilities

Four-Bay Recording Storage

Four internal SATA bays support compatible surveillance hard drives up to 20TB per disk under the stated conditions. This gives a 16-camera system more room for longer retention or higher recording bitrates than a typical one-bay or two-bay recorder.

High-Power PoE Camera Connections

Sixteen integrated PoE ports provide network data and power for compatible cameras, with a shared 200W budget and up to 25.5W from one port. The additional power headroom suits mixed systems containing infrared, deterrence or selected motorised cameras.

AcuPick Target Searching

AcuPick combines recorder-side and compatible camera-side intelligence to help operators locate relevant people and vehicles in recorded footage. The NVR supports four recorder-side AcuPick channels, while suitable cameras can provide AcuPick across all connected channels.

Recorder-Side WizSense Analytics

Face detection, face recognition, metadata, perimeter protection and SMD Plus can be processed by the recorder within the confirmed channel limits. Human and motor-vehicle filtering helps reduce time spent reviewing events caused by rain, leaves and lighting changes.

8K Multi-Monitor Output

Two HDMI and two VGA outputs support separate local monitoring groups, with HDMI resolutions reaching 7680 × 4320. This is useful in control rooms, reception areas and larger premises where different camera layouts need to remain visible.

Professional Storage and Alarm Integration

The eSATA interface, iSCSI support, disk groups, 16 alarm inputs, six alarm outputs and audio connections provide broader installation options than a basic desktop NVR. These interfaces suit sites using external sensors, audible responses or expanded recording arrangements.

Best For

Warehouses and Distribution Centres: Supports loading docks, vehicle entrances, internal aisles, stock areas and perimeter cameras through one recorder.
Retail and Commercial Premises: AcuPick and intelligent event review help investigate activity across shopfronts, sales floors, storerooms and car parks.
Schools and Healthcare Facilities: Human and vehicle filtering can assist authorised monitoring of entrances, pathways and shared areas.
Control Rooms and Multi-Monitor Sites: Dual HDMI and VGA outputs allow separate local viewing layouts for different areas or operators.
Longer-Retention CCTV Systems: Four internal HDD bays and eSATA support provide more storage flexibility than a two-bay recorder.

Why Choose the DHI-NVR5416-16HP-AI/ANZ-S2

The DHI-NVR5416-16HP-AI/ANZ-S2 is a better fit for storage-focused 16-camera systems than a smaller two-bay recorder. Its four SATA bays, 200W PoE budget and 448Mbps bandwidth provide useful headroom for high-resolution cameras, longer retention and mixed camera power requirements. AcuPick adds a faster method of locating people or vehicles, while 16-channel recorder-side SMD Plus and eight-channel perimeter protection support more relevant event review. Dual HDMI and VGA outputs also make the recorder practical for sites with several local monitoring screens. Available through Security Wholesalers, this S2 model suits commercial buyers who need substantial storage, direct PoE connectivity and practical WizSense analytics without moving to a larger enterprise recording platform.

Buyer Decision Tips

Storage Planning Tip: Four HDD bays do not guarantee a particular retention period. Calculate capacity from the camera count, resolution, frame rate, bitrate, compression, recording schedule and the proportion of continuous versus event recording.

AI and Bandwidth Tip: Enabling recorder-side AI reduces incoming, recording and outgoing bandwidth from 448Mbps to 200Mbps. Plan the required analytics and combined camera bitrates before the system is commissioned.

Key Features & Technical Specifications

Recorder Type	16-channel, 16-PoE, four-HDD WizSense network video recorder.
Channel Count	Supports 16 IP camera channels.
PoE Ports	16 × 10/100Mbps IEEE 802.3af/at ports; ports 1–8 support ePoE.
PoE Power Budget	200W total, with up to 25.5W available from one port.
Camera Resolution	Supports compatible IP cameras up to 32MP.
Network Bandwidth	AI disabled: 448Mbps incoming, recording and outgoing; AI enabled: 200Mbps for each.
Decoding Capacity	AI disabled: up to 10 × 8MP or 16 × 5MP at 30fps; AI enabled: up to 8 × 8MP or 16 × 4MP at 30fps.
AcuPick	4 channels by Recorder; all channels by compatible cameras at up to 32 targets per second.
Perimeter Protection	Up to 8 recorder-side channels with 10 IVS rules per channel.
SMD Plus	Up to 16 recorder-side channels with human and motor-vehicle filtering.
Face Functions	4-channel recorder-side face detection, up to 20 databases and 30,000 face images.
Video Metadata	4 recorder-side channels with 22 extracted attributes for people and vehicles.
Video Compression	Smart H.265+, H.265, Smart H.264+, H.264 and MJPEG.
Video Outputs	2 HDMI outputs up to 7680 × 4320 and 2 VGA outputs up to 1920 × 1080.
HDD Bays	4 SATA bays; each compatible disk supports up to 20TB, subject to environmental temperature.
External Storage	1 eSATA interface, iSCSI access and disk-group support.
Playback	Up to 16-channel playback with general, event, target-video, tag and smart playback modes.
Audio and Alarm Interfaces	1 RCA audio input, 2 RCA audio outputs, 16 alarm inputs and 6 alarm outputs.
Network and Interoperability	Gigabit Ethernet, ONVIF Profiles T/S/G/M, CGI, SDK, P2P and mobile access for iOS and Android.
Power, Size and Environment	100–240V AC; less than 13W without HDDs; 440.0 × 415.6 × 76.0mm; 4.56kg; -10°C to +55°C.

Ideal Use Cases

Warehouse CCTV Systems

Record loading docks, vehicle entrances, internal aisles, storage areas and perimeter cameras with expanded HDD capacity.

Retail and Shopping Sites

Use AcuPick and intelligent playback to investigate activity around shopfronts, sales areas, storerooms and delivery zones.

Schools and Healthcare Facilities

Human and vehicle event filtering supports authorised review across entrances, paths, reception areas and shared spaces.

Control Rooms

Dual HDMI and VGA outputs allow separate camera groups to be shown across several local monitors.

Long-Retention Installations

Four SATA bays, eSATA and iSCSI suit projects where recording capacity is a major buying consideration.

Choosing the Right Model

Choose this model if: You need up to 16 PoE cameras, four HDD bays, a 200W PoE budget, AcuPick, 8K output and extensive alarm connections.
Choose a two-bay recorder if: The expected retention period is modest and the additional storage capacity or larger chassis is unnecessary.
Choose a larger-channel recorder if: The installation may expand beyond 16 cameras during the expected system life.
Choose a higher-tier AI recorder if: Natural-language target searching or other specialised WizMind analytics are essential requirements.
Check storage before ordering: The supplied datasheet confirms four drive bays but does not specify that hard drives are pre-installed.

FAQs

How many cameras can connect to the DHI-NVR5416-16HP-AI/ANZ-S2?
The DHI-NVR5416-16HP-AI/ANZ-S2 supports 16 IP camera channels and includes 16 integrated PoE ports. The ports support IEEE 802.3af and IEEE 802.3at, with a shared 200W PoE budget and up to 25.5W from one port. Ports 1–8 also support ePoE. Add the maximum power requirements of all cameras to confirm that the completed system remains within the available budget.
What does AcuPick do on the DHI-NVR5416-16HP-AI/ANZ-S2?
AcuPick helps operators locate relevant people or vehicles within large amounts of recorded footage. The recorder can perform AcuPick analysis on four channels, while compatible camera-side AcuPick is supported across all channels at up to 32 targets per second. Search quality still depends on camera position, target visibility and correct event configuration, so AcuPick should be treated as an investigation tool rather than a guarantee that every target will be found.
Which AI functions can the recorder perform itself?
AI by Recorder includes face detection, face recognition, human and vehicle metadata, perimeter protection, SMD Plus and AcuPick. The confirmed limits include four channels of face detection, four channels of metadata, eight channels of perimeter protection, 16 channels of SMD Plus and four channels of AcuPick. These functions use the recorder’s processing resources, so the intended combination should be planned during system design.
Does the DHI-NVR5416-16HP-AI/ANZ-S2 include hard drives?
The supplied datasheet confirms four SATA bays but does not confirm pre-installed hard drives. Each compatible disk can provide up to 20TB under the stated environmental conditions. Buyers purchasing through Security Wholesalers should confirm the selected storage configuration and calculate retention from camera count, resolution, frame rate, bitrate, compression and recording schedule rather than choosing capacity only from the recorder’s maximum physical limit.
What camera resolution and bandwidth does this S2 NVR support?
The recorder accepts compatible IP cameras up to 32MP. With recorder-side AI disabled, it provides up to 448Mbps incoming, 448Mbps recording and 448Mbps outgoing bandwidth. With AI enabled, each limit becomes 200Mbps. The final camera mix should be planned around resolution, frame rate, bitrate, local display layouts and playback needs because multiple high-resolution streams can consume the available decoding and network capacity quickly.
What local display outputs are available?
The DHI-NVR5416-16HP-AI/ANZ-S2 provides two HDMI outputs and two VGA outputs. HDMI supports resolutions up to 7680 × 4320, while VGA supports up to 1920 × 1080. HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 can display different video sources, and each VGA output mirrors its corresponding HDMI output. This arrangement suits control rooms or reception areas that need separate camera groups displayed locally.
Can third-party IP cameras connect to this Dahua NVR?
Yes. The recorder supports ONVIF Profiles T, S, G and M and lists access for brands including Panasonic, Sony, Axis, Arecont, Pelco, Canon and Hanwha. Basic video and recording functions may be available through ONVIF, but analytics, audio, alarm handling and configuration controls can vary between camera models. Confirm the exact camera and required features before relying on full cross-brand integration.
Is the DHI-NVR5416-16HP-AI/ANZ-S2 suitable for commercial CCTV systems?
Yes. This model suits warehouses, retail sites, offices, schools, healthcare facilities and larger properties requiring up to 16 PoE cameras, four HDD bays and AI-assisted event review. Its 200W PoE budget, 448Mbps bandwidth, 8K output, extensive alarm interfaces, ePoE, eSATA and iSCSI provide more storage and integration flexibility than a typical two-bay recorder.

Additional Information

Dahua DHI-NVR5416-16PAI-S2 Datasheet

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