Product Overview
Eight outdoor camera positions, a 16-channel recorder and 4TB of installed storage make this Hikvision AcuSense kit a strong starting point for larger homes, commercial premises, warehouses, retail sites and multi-access properties that need 4K coverage across several fixed locations at once. Each of the 8 included DS-2CD2386G2H-ISU/SL turret cameras delivers 8MP resolution, DarkFighter-enhanced low-light performance, 120dB true WDR, 30m IR night vision and IP67-rated outdoor protection. AcuSense human and vehicle classification helps the system focus on meaningful activity across all 8 camera feeds, while the active strobe light, siren and built-in microphone and speaker on each camera support real-time deterrence and two-way communication at monitored points. The DS-7616NI-M2/16P 16CH Ultra Series PoE NVR connects all cameras over a single Cat cable run per camera, with 8 spare channels remaining for future expansion beyond the supplied 8 cameras.
Key Capabilities
8 x 4K Outdoor Turret Cameras
All 8 included DS-2CD2386G2H-ISU/SL cameras capture 8MP footage with 30m IR night vision and IP67 outdoor protection. The turret housing suits wall and eave mounting at entrances, driveways, loading areas, perimeter access points and shopfronts without requiring additional housing.
16CH PoE NVR with Expansion Room
The DS-7616NI-M2/16P provides 16 built-in PoE ports, powering and connecting all 8 cameras over a single Cat cable per camera. With 8 channels unused from the start, the recorder gives buyers practical capacity to add more cameras later without replacing the NVR.
AcuSense Human and Vehicle Classification
Deep learning-based target classification on each camera distinguishes human and vehicle movement from animals, shadows, insects and weather. Across 8 simultaneous camera feeds, this helps focus alerts on activity that warrants a response and makes event-based playback more efficient to review.
Active Strobe and Siren at Every Camera
Each camera includes a built-in strobe light and audible alarm that can be triggered on detection events. This gives the system visible and audible deterrence across all 8 outdoor positions, which is valuable at driveways, side access paths, warehouse entries and after-hours business perimeters.
Two-Way Audio at Each Camera Point
Each camera includes a built-in microphone and speaker, enabling real-time two-way communication when monitored through a compatible interface. This supports live verbal response at entrances, gates, delivery points and shopfronts without requiring a separate intercom device at those positions.
4TB HDD Installed and H.265+ Compression
The 4TB surveillance hard drive is pre-installed in the NVR, so the system can begin recording without a separate storage purchase. H.265+ compression reduces file sizes across all 8 camera streams, helping extend retention duration on the included drive compared with older compression formats.
Best For
- Larger Residential Properties: Covers driveways, front and rear entries, side paths, garages and perimeter fences with 8 fixed 4K camera positions using IP67-rated outdoor turrets.
- Warehouses and Industrial Sites: Suited to roller doors, loading docks, vehicle access roads, outdoor storage areas and staff entry points where AcuSense filtering and active deterrence are useful after hours.
- Retail and Commercial Premises: Useful for shopfronts, rear delivery areas, car parks, staff entries and customer-facing areas where two-way audio and strobe warning at each camera add a proactive layer to site monitoring.
- Multi-Access Sites Needing Future Growth: The 16CH NVR gives buyers 8 spare channels beyond the supplied cameras, making this kit suitable for sites that plan to expand coverage as the property or business develops.
- Sites with Low-Light Monitoring Requirements: DarkFighter-enhanced imaging and 120dB WDR on each camera help maintain useful footage in poorly lit yards, shaded side paths and areas with strong backlight from vehicle headlights or exterior lighting.
Why Choose This Kit
Where a standard 8-camera kit supplies an 8CH NVR, this package includes the DS-7616NI-M2/16P 16CH Ultra Series PoE NVR, leaving 8 spare channels available for future cameras without any recorder upgrade. Each DS-2CD2386G2H-ISU/SL turret camera in the kit goes beyond basic recording by combining 8MP 4K imaging, AcuSense human and vehicle classification, active strobe light, audible siren, DarkFighter low-light technology, 120dB WDR and a built-in microphone and speaker for two-way audio at every camera point. That combination is not available on standard IP cameras at this resolution without active deterrence hardware. For buyers comparing 4K kits available through Security Wholesalers, this package is the right choice when active deterrence across all camera positions, future expansion capacity and 4TB of installed storage are all needed from a single purchase.
Package Inclusions
- 8 x DS-2CD2386G2H-ISU/SL – 8MP Hikvision AcuSense Outdoor Turret Camera (2.8mm / 4mm Lens, 30m IR, Strobe and Siren, IP67)
- 1 x DS-7616NI-M2 – Hikvision DS-7616NI-M2/16P 16CH Ultra Series PoE NVR (16 PoE Ports, 4TB HDD Installed)
Buyer Decision Tips
Buyer Tip: The DS-7616NI-M2/16P has 16 PoE ports, so all 8 supplied cameras connect directly to the NVR without a separate PoE switch. When planning the installation, map out cable runs from each camera position to the NVR location before purchasing cable. Maximum recommended Cat cable runs for PoE are typically 100m per port, so site layouts with camera positions beyond that distance will need a PoE extender or mid-span switch.
Buyer Tip: The cameras in this kit are fixed turret models with a 2.8mm or 4mm lens option. Choose 2.8mm for wider coverage of open areas such as car parks, yards and large driveways. Choose 4mm for tighter framing at entrances, gates, corridor approaches and walkways where you want more subject detail at a specific distance. Neither lens option supports optical zoom or remote pan and tilt, so placement angle should be finalised before mounting.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Kit Configuration |
8 x 8MP AcuSense outdoor turret cameras with 1 x 16CH PoE NVR and 4TB HDD. |
| Camera Model |
Hikvision DS-2CD2386G2H-ISU/SL – 8MP AcuSense fixed turret network camera. |
| Camera Resolution |
8MP (4K) image sensor. |
| Lens Options |
2.8mm or 4mm fixed lens (selected at time of purchase). |
| IR Night Vision |
30m IR range for low-light and night recording. |
| Low-Light Technology |
DarkFighter-enhanced imaging for improved performance in poorly lit environments. |
| Wide Dynamic Range |
120dB true WDR to handle scenes with strong backlight or mixed lighting conditions. |
| AI Detection |
AcuSense human and vehicle classification based on deep learning at each camera. |
| Active Deterrence |
Built-in strobe light and audible siren alarm on each camera. |
| Two-Way Audio |
Built-in microphone and speaker on each camera for real-time two-way communication. |
| Outdoor Rating |
IP67 water and dust resistance on all 8 cameras. |
| Compression |
H.265+ for reduced file size across all camera streams. |
| NVR Model |
Hikvision DS-7616NI-M2/16P 16CH Ultra Series PoE NVR. |
| NVR Channels |
16 channels total – 8 used by supplied cameras, 8 available for future expansion. |
| PoE Ports |
16 built-in PoE ports on the NVR for direct camera connection without a separate switch. |
| Included Storage |
4TB HDD pre-installed in the NVR. |
| NVR Compatibility |
NVR supplied with firmware upgrade to support AcuSense cameras. |
Ideal Use Cases
Large Residential Properties
8 fixed 4K turrets with IP67 rating and 30m IR provide enough camera positions to cover a main entry, driveway, rear yard, side paths, garage and secondary access points from one central 16CH NVR with 4TB storage.
Warehouse and Loading Dock Monitoring
AcuSense classification and active strobe plus siren at each camera make this kit practical for after-hours warehouse perimeters, roller doors, loading docks and vehicle access lanes where deterring and recording unauthorised entry matters.
Retail Shopfronts and Rear Entries
Two-way audio and active deterrence at each camera support live communication and visible warnings at shopfront entries, rear delivery doors and staff access points without needing separate intercom hardware at each location.
Car Parks and Open Yard Areas
8MP resolution and DarkFighter low-light performance help maintain useful image detail in open outdoor areas with variable lighting, including vehicle headlight glare and shaded zones where standard cameras lose subject clarity.
Commercial Sites Planning to Expand
Starting with 8 cameras on a 16CH NVR gives growing businesses or commercial properties a path to add more cameras later without replacing the recorder, making the initial system investment work across a longer operational timeline.
Multi-Entry Office and School Buildings
The combination of AcuSense event filtering, two-way audio and 4K detail across 8 camera points suits buildings with multiple pedestrian entries, delivery zones, car parks and after-hours perimeter areas that need both evidence-grade footage and active response capability.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this kit if: You need 8 outdoor 4K cameras with active strobe and siren deterrence, two-way audio at every camera position, AcuSense human and vehicle filtering, and a 16CH PoE NVR with 4TB storage and room to expand to up to 16 cameras.
- Choose a different kit if: You only need 8 cameras with no plans to expand, in which case an 8CH NVR kit would avoid paying for unused recorder capacity. If your site requires PTZ remote pan and tilt coverage across a large open area, fixed turret cameras will not provide that movement, and a PTZ-based solution would be a better fit.
- Choose a different kit if: You need fewer than 8 camera positions, as a smaller kit would be a more proportionate match to the site without leaving multiple unused camera channels and over-specifying storage from the outset.
FAQs
- Why does this kit include a 16CH NVR when it only comes with 8 cameras?
The DS-7616NI-M2/16P is included to give buyers practical expansion capacity from day one. If you need to add more cameras to a driveway, a new building section, a car park or additional entry points, you can connect up to 8 more cameras to the existing NVR without purchasing a new recorder. For growing sites, this avoids a costly recorder replacement later.
- What does AcuSense do across an 8-camera system?
AcuSense uses deep learning on each camera to classify detected movement as human or vehicle rather than triggering on animals, insects, shadows or blowing foliage. Across 8 simultaneous outdoor feeds, this reduces the volume of low-relevance alerts and makes it faster to locate specific events during playback, which matters more as camera count increases.
- Do all 8 cameras support two-way audio?
Yes. Every DS-2CD2386G2H-ISU/SL camera in this kit includes a built-in microphone and a built-in speaker, enabling real-time two-way voice communication at each camera point when accessed through a compatible interface such as the Hik-Connect app or a monitor connected to the NVR. This is not a feature that requires additional hardware at the camera.
- Can the strobe and siren be triggered automatically on detection?
Yes. The active strobe light and audible alarm on each camera can be configured to activate on AcuSense detection events such as human or vehicle classification. This means the deterrence response can be automated rather than requiring manual operator intervention, which is useful for after-hours or unattended sites.
- How long will 4TB of storage last across 8 cameras recording at 4K?
Storage duration depends on recording mode, frame rate, compression settings, scene activity and whether all 8 cameras record continuously or on motion events only. H.265+ compression reduces file sizes significantly compared with older formats, but 8 continuous 4K streams will consume storage faster than motion-triggered recording. For exact estimates, use Hikvision’s storage calculator with your planned recording settings.
- Are the cameras suitable for mounting on eaves, soffits and walls?
Yes. The turret housing on the DS-2CD2386G2H-ISU/SL suits direct surface mounting on walls, eaves and soffits. Optional Hikvision junction boxes and wall mount brackets are available separately if a raised mount or angled surface adapter is needed at specific camera positions. The IP67 rating means the cameras handle direct weather exposure at outdoor mounting points.
- Where can I find the datasheet for the cameras in this kit?
The DS-2CD2386G2H-IS2U/SL datasheet is linked in the Additional Information section below. It covers full sensor specifications, lens options, IR range, audio specifications, power requirements and physical dimensions. For buyers purchasing this kit through Security Wholesalers, the datasheet is a useful reference for confirming camera placement, cable planning and compatibility with third-party systems.
Cabling Considerations
- Cable Type: Cat5e or Cat6 is recommended for all camera-to-NVR runs. Cat6 is preferred for longer runs or installations where future-proofing is a priority.
- Maximum Cable Run: Standard PoE over Cat5e or Cat6 supports up to 100m per camera run from the NVR PoE port. Runs beyond 100m require a PoE extender or a mid-span PoE injector at an intermediate point.
- PoE Considerations: The DS-7616NI-M2/16P has 16 built-in PoE ports, so no external PoE switch is required for the 8 supplied cameras. If you add more cameras later to use the remaining 8 channels, those cameras will also connect directly to spare NVR PoE ports without a separate switch, provided the NVR total PoE power budget is not exceeded.
- Wiring Tips: Run cables through conduit at exposed outdoor sections to protect against UV degradation and physical damage. Plan cable routes before mounting cameras, particularly for wall penetrations, roof cavities and external wall paths. Label each cable at both ends during installation to simplify future troubleshooting or camera additions to the spare NVR channels.
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