Product Overview
Covering 10 camera positions across a single PoE platform, this Hikvision kit pairs ten DS-2CD2166G2H-ISU 6MP fixed turret cameras with the DS-7616NI-M2/16P 16-channel 16 PoE 8K NVR to create a scalable IP surveillance system suited to larger homes, commercial sites, warehouses, workshops, and multi-entry retail premises. Each camera records at 6MP resolution with Powered-by-DarkFighter low-light performance and AcuSense human and vehicle classification, helping focus alerts on meaningful activity rather than general background motion. Equipped with a built-in microphone, every camera adds an audio layer to recorded footage for more context during incident review. The NVR delivers 16 built-in PoE interfaces for straightforward single-cable installation, supports dual SATA storage for up to 16 TB per disk, and outputs up to 8K via HDMI. With 10 cameras connected and 6 channels spare, the system leaves room to expand as coverage requirements grow. No HDD is included with this kit.
Key Capabilities
10-Camera 6MP Site Coverage
Ten 6MP turret cameras spread across a 16-channel PoE platform deliver broad multi-point coverage with strong image detail across entrances, driveways, perimeters, yards, loading zones, and side access points, with 6 spare channels available for future expansion.
AcuSense Human and Vehicle Classification
Deep learning analytics help the DS-2CD2166G2H-ISU cameras focus event alerts on people and vehicles rather than background movement such as rain, shadows, or foliage. This reduces nuisance triggers and makes both live monitoring and recorded footage searches more practical in busy outdoor environments.
Built-In Microphone on Every Camera
Each camera includes a built-in microphone so audio is recorded alongside video at every position. This adds useful context when reviewing incidents at entrances, loading areas, driveways, or access gates, giving a clearer picture of what occurred during an event.
Powered-by-DarkFighter Low-Light Performance
Powered-by-DarkFighter technology combined with 120 dB true WDR helps each camera maintain usable detail in low-light conditions and high-contrast scenes such as doorways and vehicle entries where ordinary cameras may struggle to retain subject clarity after dark.
16 Built-In PoE Ports for Simple Installation
The DS-7616NI-M2/16P NVR includes 16 RJ-45 PoE ports, so each camera receives power and data through a single Ethernet cable run. This reduces installation complexity, keeps cabling organised, and removes the need for a separate PoE switch in most deployments.
Expandable 16-Channel Recording Platform
With 10 cameras installed and 6 channels remaining, the recorder platform supports future growth without replacing the NVR. Dual SATA bays accept surveillance hard drives up to 16 TB each, so storage can be sized to match actual retention requirements when drives are added separately.
Best For
- Multi-Entry Sites Needing Audio Context: The built-in microphone on each DS-2CD2166G2H-ISU camera makes this kit well suited to sites where understanding what was happening around an entry point adds value during incident review.
- Sites with Challenging Lighting Conditions: Powered-by-DarkFighter technology and 120 dB true WDR help maintain usable footage at vehicle entries, roller doors, and covered loading areas where lighting is inconsistent or backlit scenes are common.
- Larger Properties Requiring 10-Camera Coverage: With ten 6MP turret cameras and a 16-channel NVR, this kit suits properties that need broad multi-point coverage across multiple zones rather than a compact 4 or 8 camera arrangement.
- Installers Planning for Future Expansion: Six spare PoE channels on the NVR allow additional IP cameras to be added later without replacing the recorder, making this a practical choice for staged rollouts or growing sites.
- Commercial Sites Requiring Vandal-Resistant Outdoor Cameras: The IK10-rated turret housings with IP67 weather resistance suit exposed external mounting positions at warehouses, retail shopfronts, and commercial perimeters where physical durability matters.
Why Choose the DS-2CD2166G2H-ISU 10 Camera Kit
Buyers choosing this kit over a smaller or lower-resolution bundle benefit from 6MP imaging across all 10 camera positions, AcuSense classification that filters human and vehicle alerts away from general background movement, and a built-in microphone on every camera for audio-assisted incident review. The Powered-by-DarkFighter sensor in each DS-2CD2166G2H-ISU camera outperforms standard sensors in low-light conditions, which matters for driveways, side access points, and after-hours outdoor monitoring. The DS-7616NI-M2/16P NVR supports 256 Mbps incoming bandwidth and 8K HDMI output, making it a capable recorder for a 10-camera 6MP environment with room to handle additional streams if the system is expanded. Available through Security Wholesalers, this kit is sold without a hard drive so buyers can select storage capacity to suit their specific retention requirements and budget rather than paying for a fixed drive size that may not match their needs.
Package Inclusions
- 10 x Hikvision DS-2CD2166G2H-ISU 6MP AcuSense Fixed Turret Network Cameras (2.8mm or 4mm fixed lens, Powered-by-DarkFighter, built-in microphone, human and vehicle detection, up to 30m IR, IP67, IK10)
- 1 x Hikvision DS-7616NI-M2/16P 16-Channel 16 PoE 8K NVR
- NO HDD INCLUDED – please select a storage option separately.
Buyer Decision Tips
Choosing a Hard Drive: The DS-7616NI-M2/16P supports two SATA drives at up to 16 TB each. For a 10-camera 6MP system recording continuously at standard frame rates using H.265+ compression, a 4 TB or 6 TB drive is typically sufficient for 7 to 14 days of footage depending on motion activity. If you are running all 16 channels at higher quality settings or need longer retention for compliance, consider 8 TB per bay or running dual drives.
Choosing Between 2.8mm and 4mm Lenses: The 2.8mm lens provides a wider field of view suited to open driveways, yards, car parks, and broad perimeter coverage. The 4mm lens offers a tighter, more focused frame better suited to specific entry points, gates, pedestrian paths, or areas where you want more concentrated subject detail at a defined distance. Most mixed-site deployments benefit from a combination of both, so consider your layout before selecting a single lens size for all 10 cameras.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Camera Model |
DS-2CD2166G2H-ISU |
| NVR Model |
DS-7616NI-M2/16P |
| Camera Quantity |
10 |
| Camera Resolution |
6MP |
| Lens Options |
2.8mm or 4mm fixed lens |
| Low-Light Technology |
Powered-by-DarkFighter |
| Wide Dynamic Range |
120 dB true WDR |
| IR Range |
Up to 30m |
| Audio |
Built-in microphone (each camera) |
| Video Analytics |
AcuSense human and vehicle classification |
| Compression |
H.265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264 |
| Weather and Vandal Protection |
IP67, IK10 |
| NVR Channels |
Up to 16 IP camera inputs |
| PoE Interfaces |
16 x RJ-45 10/100 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interfaces |
| Incoming Bandwidth |
256 Mbps |
| Outgoing Bandwidth |
256 Mbps |
| HDMI Output |
Up to 8K (7680 x 4320) at 30Hz |
| SATA Interfaces |
2 |
| Maximum HDD Capacity |
Up to 16 TB per disk |
| HDD Supplied |
Not included |
Ideal Use Cases
Large Residential Properties
Ten 6MP turret cameras with up to 30m IR range cover front boundaries, garage entries, side access lanes, rear yards, and multiple driveways across a larger block, while the built-in microphone on each camera adds audio context to recorded events at each position.
Warehouses and Industrial Sites
The IK10 vandal-resistant turret housing and IP67 weather resistance suit roller door entries, external perimeter walls, and covered loading areas where cameras are exposed to physical contact and variable conditions. Powered-by-DarkFighter performance supports after-hours monitoring in poorly lit yard areas.
Retail and Hospitality Premises
AcuSense human and vehicle classification helps focus event alerts at shopfronts, delivery access points, rear lanes, and car parks, reducing nuisance notifications from general background activity and making monitored events easier to locate during footage review.
Commercial Offices and Business Campuses
The 16-channel NVR with 6 spare PoE channels accommodates phased camera additions across growing commercial sites. Centralised recording with dual SATA storage and 8K HDMI output supports both on-site viewing and footage archiving across a multi-entry business premises.
Farms and Rural Properties
Wide property boundaries and multiple outbuildings benefit from 10 camera positions spread across a single PoE NVR platform. The 120 dB WDR helps manage high-contrast outdoor lighting, while IP67 protection and DarkFighter performance support long-term outdoor deployment in exposed rural conditions.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this kit if: You need to cover 10 or more camera positions with 6MP resolution, want AcuSense human and vehicle detection at every point, require audio recording via built-in microphones, and want a 16-channel PoE NVR that supports future expansion beyond the initial 10 cameras.
- Choose a different kit if: Your site needs fewer than 10 cameras and a smaller NVR platform would better match your layout and budget, or if you require active deterrence features such as a built-in siren or strobe light at specific positions, which the fixed turret design does not include.
- Choose a different kit if: You need motorised zoom or varifocal lens adjustment to precisely frame specific target areas after installation, as the DS-2CD2166G2H-ISU is a fixed-lens camera available only in 2.8mm and 4mm options.
FAQs
- Does this kit include a hard drive for recording?
No. This kit is supplied without a hard drive. The DS-7616NI-M2/16P NVR supports 2 SATA drives at up to 16 TB each, so you can select the drive capacity that suits your retention requirements and project budget before commissioning the system.
- Can the system be expanded beyond 10 cameras later?
Yes. The DS-7616NI-M2/16P supports up to 16 IP camera inputs and this kit uses 10, leaving 6 spare PoE channels available. Compatible Hikvision IP cameras can be added to those spare ports without replacing the NVR, provided the total bandwidth stays within the 256 Mbps incoming limit.
- What does AcuSense do and why does it matter for a 10-camera installation?
AcuSense uses deep learning to classify motion events as either human or vehicle activity and filter out general background movement. Across a 10-camera site, this significantly reduces the number of nuisance alerts generated by wind, rain, animals, and shadows, making it far more practical to act on genuine notifications and search through recorded footage efficiently.
- Do the cameras support two-way audio communication?
No. Each DS-2CD2166G2H-ISU camera includes a built-in microphone for audio recording only. There is no built-in speaker confirmed on this model, so two-way voice communication is not a feature of this kit.
- Are these cameras suitable for exposed outdoor mounting positions?
Yes. Each camera carries IP67 dust and water ingress protection and IK10 vandal resistance, making the turret housing suitable for external eave, soffit, wall, and ceiling mounting positions exposed to weather and potential physical contact in residential and commercial outdoor environments.
- Which lens should I choose for my site, 2.8mm or 4mm?
The 2.8mm lens suits wider open areas such as car parks, front yards, and broad driveway approaches where covering as much of the scene as possible is the priority. The 4mm lens provides a tighter view better suited to pedestrian entries, gates, or specific target zones where more concentrated detail at a fixed distance is preferred. For a 10-camera site, a mix of both lens sizes is often the most practical approach depending on each camera position.
- How do I access live or recorded footage remotely?
The DS-7616NI-M2/16P NVR supports remote viewing via the Hik-Connect platform and the iVMS-4200 application. This kit is part of the Security Wholesalers range, and the team can advise on network setup requirements to enable remote access from a smartphone, tablet, or PC during the purchase process.
Cabling Considerations
- Cable Type: Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet cable is recommended for all camera runs to the NVR PoE ports. Cat6 is preferred for longer runs or where future bandwidth headroom is desirable.
- Maximum PoE Cable Run: Each camera should be within 100m of the NVR PoE port via a direct Ethernet run. Runs exceeding 100m will require a PoE extender or intermediate switch.
- PoE Considerations: The DS-7616NI-M2/16P provides 16 built-in PoE ports. Verify the total PoE power budget of the NVR against the combined draw of all connected cameras when planning a full 16-camera deployment, as power budget limits apply across all ports simultaneously.
- Wiring Tips: Route Ethernet runs inside conduit wherever cables are exposed externally to protect against UV degradation and physical damage. Label each cable at both ends during installation to simplify future troubleshooting or camera additions across a 10-position site.
Additional Information
Product SKU: DS-2CD2166G2H-ISU/DS-7616NI-M2/16P-NOHDD
