Product Overview
For larger sites requiring active deterrence alongside detailed image capture, the Hikvision 10 Camera 8MP AcuSense Security Kit pairs ten DS-2CD2086G2H-I2U/SL fixed mini bullet cameras with the DS-7616NI-M2/16P 16-channel 16 PoE 8K NVR. Each camera records at 3840 x 2160 resolution using a Powered-by-DarkFighter F1.0 lens, applies AcuSense human and vehicle classification to reduce nuisance alerts, and delivers active strobe light and audio alarm responses when triggered. Built-in dual microphones and a built-in speaker enable two-way audio communication from every camera position. The DS-7616NI-M2/16P powers all ten cameras over individual PoE ports and leaves 6 channels free for future expansion. This kit is supplied without a hard drive, allowing buyers to select the storage capacity that fits their retention requirements. It is well suited to warehouses, farms, retail sites, and large residential properties.
Key Capabilities
10-Zone 8MP Coverage
Ten cameras recording at 3840 x 2160 gives this kit the camera count to cover multiple entry points, driveways, yards, loading zones, and perimeter runs simultaneously, with enough image detail to identify individuals and read number plates in adequately lit conditions.
AcuSense Human and Vehicle Classification
Deep learning analytics separate people and vehicles from background motion such as wind-blown foliage, rain, or passing animals. This reduces the volume of irrelevant alerts and makes both live monitoring and footage search more efficient across busy outdoor environments.
Active Strobe Light and Audio Alarm
Each DS-2CD2086G2H-I2U/SL camera includes a white strobe light and an audio alarm that can activate when a detection event occurs. This gives the system a proactive warning function that goes beyond passive video capture and can be configured to respond to specific intrusion events.
Two-Way Audio at Every Camera
Each camera includes 2 built-in microphones and a built-in speaker, enabling two-way audio communication from any monitored position. Users can hear activity around each camera and respond verbally, which is useful for challenging visitors, directing deliveries, or issuing warnings without being on site.
16-Port PoE Centralised Power and Recording
The DS-7616NI-M2/16P supplies power and data to each camera over a single Cat cable per run. With 16 built-in PoE interfaces, there is no need for a separate PoE switch for this 10-camera deployment, and the installation remains straightforward to cable and manage from a single rack or cabinet position.
6-Channel Expansion Headroom
With 16 total channels and 10 cameras deployed, this system ships with 6 spare inputs available. Sites that need to add cameras to additional zones later can do so without replacing the recorder, making this a practical starting platform for staged rollouts or growing properties.
Best For
- Large Residential Properties: Sites with multiple gates, driveways, rear access, sheds, and boundary runs benefit from 10 cameras with IR coverage up to 40 m and active deterrence functions that can trigger without requiring the owner to be on site.
- Warehouses and Industrial Yards: Facilities with roller doors, loading docks, perimeter fencing, and outdoor storage areas suit the directional mini bullet housing and 40 m IR range, while AcuSense reduces false alerts in busy yard environments.
- Retail and Commercial Shopfronts: Sites needing sharper image detail for incident evidence, staff safety monitoring, and active audio response at entrances and delivery points are well matched to this camera’s 8MP resolution and two-way audio capability.
- Farms and Rural Properties: Remote locations with long approaches and multiple outbuildings benefit from PoE simplicity, 40 m IR range, IP67 weather resistance, and strobe-plus-audio deterrence that can operate without a monitoring guard on-site.
- Multi-Zone Commercial Builds with Planned Expansion: Installers who need 10 cameras now but anticipate adding more later can rely on the 16-channel NVR to absorb future cameras without a recorder upgrade, keeping project costs predictable.
Why Choose the DS-2CD2086G2H-I2U/SL and DS-7616NI-M2/16P Kit
Standard 8MP bullet kits record detailed footage, but the DS-2CD2086G2H-I2U/SL goes further by combining Powered-by-DarkFighter low-light performance through an F1.0 aperture, AcuSense classification that filters out irrelevant motion, active strobe and audio alarm outputs, and confirmed two-way audio with dual built-in microphones and a built-in speaker in each camera. These capabilities are integrated into every one of the 10 cameras in this kit, not just a select few. The DS-7616NI-M2/16P NVR supports 8K HDMI output at 7680 x 4320 and handles 256 Mbps incoming bandwidth across its 16 PoE ports, making it a capable central recorder for this camera specification. This complete bundle, available at Security Wholesalers, gives installers and end users a single-source system covering image quality, intelligent detection, active deterrence, and audio monitoring without requiring separate audio accessories or a third-party PoE switch.
Package Inclusions
- 10 x Hikvision DS-2CD2086G2H-I2U/SL 8MP AcuSense Fixed Mini Bullet Network Cameras (2.8mm or 4mm F1.0 lens, Powered by DarkFighter, built-in dual microphones, built-in two-way audio, active strobe light and audio alarm, AcuSense human and vehicle classification, up to 40m IR, IP67)
- 1 x Hikvision DS-7616NI-M2/16P 16-Channel 16 PoE 8K NVR
- NO HDD INCLUDED – please select a compatible hard drive option below
Buyer Decision Tips
Hard Drive Selection: This kit ships without a hard drive. The DS-7616NI-M2/16P supports 2 SATA drives with up to 16 TB each. A 10-camera system recording at 8MP continuously will consume storage quickly, so consider a minimum of 4 TB per drive for standard retention or 6-8 TB per drive if you need longer playback history. Use the hard drive selector below to add a surveillance-grade drive before completing your order.
Lens Choice at Order Time: The DS-2CD2086G2H-I2U/SL is available in 2.8mm (105 degrees horizontal) and 4mm (90 degrees horizontal) fixed lens versions. The 2.8mm suits wider outdoor zones such as open yards, driveways, and broad perimeter walls. The 4mm is better matched to tighter framing requirements such as gate entries, doorways, and focused corridor approaches. Because these are fixed lenses, the choice must be made at the time of ordering and cannot be adjusted post-installation.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Camera Model |
DS-2CD2086G2H-I2U/SL |
| NVR Model |
DS-7616NI-M2/16P |
| Camera Quantity |
10 |
| Camera Resolution |
Up to 3840 x 2160 (8MP) |
| Image Sensor |
1/1.8″ Progressive Scan CMOS |
| Lens Options |
2.8mm or 4mm fixed, F1.0 aperture |
| 2.8mm Field of View |
Horizontal 105 degrees, vertical 56 degrees, diagonal 130 degrees |
| 4mm Field of View |
Horizontal 90 degrees, vertical 47 degrees, diagonal 111 degrees |
| Minimum Illumination |
Colour 0.0008 Lux at F1.0 with AGC ON; 0 Lux with IR light on |
| IR Range |
Up to 40 m |
| WDR |
120 dB |
| Camera Audio |
2 built-in microphones and built-in speaker; two-way audio |
| Active Deterrence |
White strobe light and audio alarm |
| Intelligence |
AcuSense human and vehicle classification |
| On-Board Camera Storage |
microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC up to 512 GB per camera |
| Camera Protection Rating |
IP67 |
| NVR Channels |
Up to 16 IP camera inputs |
| PoE Interfaces |
16 x RJ-45 10/100 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interfaces |
| NVR Bandwidth |
256 Mbps incoming / 256 Mbps outgoing |
| HDMI Output |
Up to 8K (7680 x 4320) at 30 Hz |
| Video Compression |
H.265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264 |
| SATA Interfaces |
2 (up to 16 TB per drive) |
| HDD Supplied |
No HDD included |
Ideal Use Cases
Warehouse and Industrial Facilities
Large buildings with roller doors, yard areas, loading docks, and perimeter fencing need directional cameras with strong IR reach. The mini bullet housing points coverage precisely where required, and 40 m IR range covers the long approaches common in these environments.
Large Residential Properties and Acreage
Properties with multiple gate entries, garages, sheds, and boundary lengths suit a 10-camera deployment. The active strobe and audio alarm means the system can issue an immediate visible and audible warning when a person or vehicle is detected after hours.
Retail Sites with External Coverage Needs
Shopfronts, rear loading areas, car parks, and delivery zones benefit from 8MP detail for incident identification and AcuSense filtering that reduces false alerts from vehicles, pedestrian traffic, and ambient movement in high-activity areas.
Farms and Rural Remote Sites
Locations where a physical response is not always possible benefit from a system that can trigger strobe and audio alerts automatically. IP67 protection keeps cameras operational through rain, dust, and temperature variation without requiring frequent maintenance.
Staged Commercial Installations
Projects where the site is being fitted out in stages can deploy 10 cameras now and add up to 6 more to the same DS-7616NI-M2/16P recorder later. This avoids the cost of an NVR upgrade when the coverage area grows, making budget planning more straightforward.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this kit if: You need 10 cameras covering large outdoor zones with active deterrence, two-way audio, AcuSense classification, and a 16-channel PoE NVR that allows for future expansion without replacing the recorder.
- Choose a fixed focal length carefully: The 2.8mm lens covers wider angles suited to open yards and broad driveways, while the 4mm lens frames tighter zones such as entry gates and doorways. This is a fixed lens camera, so the selection must be confirmed before ordering as it cannot be adjusted on site.
- Choose a different configuration if: Your site requires motorised zoom to adjust framing post-installation, or if you need fewer than 10 cameras and would prefer a smaller channel recorder to reduce cost. A system with varifocal or motorised lens cameras may suit sites where exact camera positioning is uncertain before installation.
FAQs
- Does this kit come with a hard drive already installed?
No. This kit is supplied with no hard drive included. The DS-7616NI-M2/16P supports 2 SATA drives with a maximum capacity of 16 TB each. You need to select and add a compatible surveillance-grade hard drive before the system can record. Options are available via the hard drive selector on this page.
- How many spare camera channels does the NVR have after connecting all 10 cameras?
The DS-7616NI-M2/16P supports up to 16 IP camera inputs. With 10 cameras in this kit, there are 6 spare channels remaining. These can accommodate additional compatible IP cameras in the future if your site requirements expand.
- Is the two-way audio function built into each camera or does it need an external device?
Two-way audio is fully built into each DS-2CD2086G2H-I2U/SL camera. Each unit includes 2 built-in microphones and a built-in speaker, so no external microphone, speaker, or audio adapter is required. Users can hear activity at the camera location and respond verbally through the same device.
- What colour is the strobe light on these cameras?
The DS-2CD2086G2H-I2U/SL uses a white strobe light. It does not produce a red-and-blue flashing pattern. The white strobe activates as a visible warning when a detection event triggers the active deterrence function.
- What does AcuSense actually filter in an outdoor environment?
AcuSense uses deep learning to identify the presence of people and vehicles specifically, and separates these from motion caused by animals, insects, wind-blown foliage, rain, passing headlights, and other common outdoor triggers. In practice, this means fewer nuisance notifications and more useful alerts that relate to actual human or vehicle activity on site. Through Security Wholesalers, this kit brings AcuSense to all 10 camera positions across the system.
- Do I need a separate PoE switch to power the 10 cameras?
No. The DS-7616NI-M2/16P has 16 built-in PoE interfaces, each capable of supplying power and data to a connected camera over a single Ethernet cable. For a 10-camera deployment, all cameras connect directly to the NVR’s PoE ports without requiring a separate switch.
- Can each camera store footage locally as a backup?
Yes. Each DS-2CD2086G2H-I2U/SL supports a microSD, microSDHC, or microSDXC card up to 512 GB per camera. This allows edge recording directly at the camera, which can serve as a backup in the event of a network interruption or as a standalone recording option if needed.
Cabling Considerations
- Cable Type: Cat5e minimum recommended for all PoE camera runs; Cat6 preferred for longer distances or installations in electrically noisy environments such as industrial sites.
- Maximum PoE Cable Run: The IEEE 802.3 standard specifies a maximum of 100 m per PoE cable run from the NVR PoE port to the camera. Runs exceeding this length will require a PoE extender or an intermediate switch.
- PoE Power Budget: Confirm the total PoE power draw of the connected cameras against the DS-7616NI-M2/16P total PoE power budget. If adding high-draw cameras to the remaining channels in future, review the NVR’s rated PoE budget to avoid overloading the integrated PoE supply.
- Wiring Tips: Run cables through conduit in exposed outdoor areas to protect against UV degradation and physical damage. Label each cable at both ends before terminating to simplify future fault-finding across a 10-camera deployment. Use outdoor-rated Cat cable where runs pass through external walls or along rooflines.
Additional Information
Product SKU: DS-2CD2086G2H-I2U/SL/DS-7616NI-M2/16P-NOHDD
