Product Overview
Built for sites that need strong multi-point coverage across a larger property, this Hikvision 10 Camera 8MP AcuSense Security Kit pairs ten DS-2CD2186G2H-ISU fixed turret cameras with the DS-7616NI-M2/16P 16-channel 16 PoE 8K NVR to form a capable and expandable IP surveillance system. Each turret camera is built around a fast F1.0 lens and Powered-by-DarkFighter technology for useful image detail in low-light outdoor conditions, while AcuSense human and vehicle classification helps the system focus on relevant activity rather than background movement. A built-in microphone on every camera adds an audio layer to recorded footage across all ten positions. The 16-channel PoE NVR consolidates power and recording through a single Ethernet run per camera and leaves 6 spare channels for future expansion. This kit is supplied without a hard drive, allowing buyers to select the storage capacity that suits their retention needs. NO HDD INCLUDED.
Key Capabilities
10-Camera Coverage Across a Larger Site
Ten 8MP fixed turret cameras provide broad coverage across multiple zones simultaneously – entrances, driveways, side access, yards, loading areas, and building perimeters – with enough image detail to support meaningful incident review and live monitoring across the whole property.
DarkFighter Low-Light Performance
The F1.0 aperture and Powered-by-DarkFighter technology help each camera maintain usable scene detail in darker outdoor areas where standard cameras struggle after sunset. Combined with up to 30m IR illumination, this supports after-hours monitoring around driveways, side paths, and storage areas.
AcuSense Human and Vehicle Classification
Deep learning analytics help each camera separate people and vehicles from less relevant motion such as wind-blown foliage, rain, or passing shadows. This improves the accuracy of motion alerts and makes footage search faster when reviewing recorded events across ten camera positions.
Built-In Microphone on Every Camera
Each of the 10 cameras includes a built-in microphone that records audio alongside video at every monitoring position. This adds useful context to incident footage and supports environments where capturing audio alongside visual evidence is part of the monitoring requirement.
16-Port PoE NVR with Expansion Headroom
The DS-7616NI-M2/16P delivers power and data to each camera through a single Ethernet cable per channel, removing the need for a separate PoE switch in most installations. With 16 channels and 10 cameras in use, 6 ports remain free for future camera additions as coverage needs grow.
IK10 Vandal Resistance and IP67 Weather Protection
The compact turret housing on each camera carries both IP67 ingress protection and IK10 impact resistance, making these cameras suitable for exposed outdoor positions on soffits, eaves, and wall mounts where long-term durability against weather and physical interference is important.
Best For
- Large Residential Properties: Ten cameras provide enough positions to cover front gates, driveways, garages, side access lanes, rear yards, and secondary entry points across a larger home block without running short on channels.
- Warehouses and Storage Yards: DarkFighter low-light performance and IK10 vandal resistance make these cameras well suited to roller door entries, yard perimeters, loading bays, and overnight monitoring in industrial settings.
- Retail and Commercial Sites: AcuSense classification and audio recording via built-in microphones add practical value for shopfront monitoring, rear access zones, car parks, and delivery areas where incident evidence quality matters.
- Farms and Rural Properties: The combination of 30m IR range, IP67 weather protection, and PoE delivery over long Ethernet runs suits farm buildings, machinery sheds, gate entries, and animal housing where cabling runs across larger distances.
- Multi-Site Installers Needing Scalable Platforms: The 16-channel NVR with 6 spare PoE ports supports staged camera additions after handover, making this kit practical for sites that plan to expand coverage in future phases.
Why Choose the DS-2CD2186G2H-ISU 10 Camera Kit
What separates this kit from an entry-level 8-camera bundle is the combination of camera count, optics, and recorder headroom working together. The DS-2CD2186G2H-ISU brings a fast F1.0 aperture to each position, which meaningfully improves low-light image quality compared to cameras with standard F1.6 or F2.0 lenses. AcuSense classification operates independently at each camera, so human and vehicle alerts remain meaningful even across all 10 positions running simultaneously. The built-in microphone on every unit means audio capture is available at each monitoring point without any add-on hardware. Paired with the DS-7616NI-M2/16P – which supports 256 Mbps incoming bandwidth and 8K HDMI output – the system handles high-resolution streams from all 10 cameras without bottlenecking. Available through Security Wholesalers, this kit is configured for buyers who want a capable multi-camera IP system with room to grow rather than a fixed maximum-channel setup.
Package Inclusions
- 10 x DS-2CD2186G2H-ISU 8MP AcuSense fixed turret network cameras (2.8mm or 4mm F1.0 lens, Powered-by-DarkFighter, built-in microphone, AcuSense human and vehicle detection, up to 30m IR, IP67, IK10)
- 1 x DS-7616NI-M2/16P 16-channel 16 PoE 8K NVR
- NO HDD INCLUDED – please select a compatible hard drive below.
Buyer Decision Tips
HDD Selection for a 10-Camera 8MP System: The DS-7616NI-M2/16P supports 2 SATA drives with up to 16 TB per disk. Running 10 cameras at 8MP with H.265+ compression, continuous 24-hour recording will consume significantly more storage than a 4-camera or lower-resolution system. For most sites, a 6TB or 8TB surveillance-rated drive is a practical starting point for 7-14 days of continuous retention, depending on motion activity levels and stream settings. Users who need longer retention should consider adding a second drive to the second SATA bay.
Choosing Between 2.8mm and 4mm Lens Options: The DS-2CD2186G2H-ISU is available in 2.8mm and 4mm fixed lens options, and this choice is locked in at purchase. The 2.8mm lens covers 105 degrees horizontally, making it better suited to open driveways, yard entries, and wide approach areas. The 4mm lens covers 90 degrees horizontally and frames more tightly, which suits gate entry points, doorways, side corridors, and areas where more concentrated detail on a narrower target zone is preferred. Mixed lens selections across the 10 cameras are worth planning before ordering.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Camera Model | DS-2CD2186G2H-ISU |
| NVR Model | DS-7616NI-M2/16P |
| Camera Quantity | 10 |
| Camera Resolution | 8MP |
| Lens Options | 2.8mm or 4mm fixed lens |
| Lens Aperture | F1.0 |
| 2.8mm Field of View | Horizontal 105.1 degrees, vertical 54.8 degrees, diagonal 128.2 degrees |
| 4mm Field of View | Horizontal 90.0 degrees, vertical 45.8 degrees, diagonal 109.4 degrees |
| Low-Light Technology | Powered-by-DarkFighter |
| Wide Dynamic Range | 130 dB true WDR |
| IR Illumination Range | Up to 30m |
| Camera Audio | Built-in microphone |
| On-Board Camera Storage | MicroSD/microSDHC/microSDXC up to 512 GB |
| Video Compression | H.265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264 |
| Camera Protection Rating | IP67 and IK10 |
| NVR Channels | Up to 16 IP camera inputs |
| PoE Interfaces | 16 x RJ-45 10/100 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interfaces |
| NVR Incoming / Outgoing Bandwidth | 256 Mbps / 256 Mbps |
| HDMI Output Resolution | Up to 8K (7680 x 4320) at 30 Hz |
| SATA Interfaces | 2 |
| Maximum HDD Capacity per Disk | Up to 16 TB |
| HDD Supplied | No HDD included |
Ideal Use Cases
Large Residential Properties
With 10 cameras and 6 spare PoE channels for future additions, this kit can cover front gates, driveways, garages, rear yards, and side access points across a larger residential block. IK10 vandal resistance and IP67 protection keep the turret housings performing in exposed outdoor positions year-round.
Warehouses and Industrial Yards
DarkFighter F1.0 optics and 30m IR illumination support overnight monitoring of roller doors, loading bays, and yard perimeters where lighting is limited. AcuSense classification helps separate vehicle movement from unrelated background activity in busy industrial environments.
Retail Premises and Shopfronts
Built-in microphones on all 10 cameras add audio context to recorded footage across shopfronts, rear access zones, and delivery areas. AcuSense human detection improves alert relevance for after-hours monitoring and supports more targeted footage search during incident review.
Farms and Rural Sites
PoE delivery simplifies cabling across machinery sheds, animal housing, grain stores, and entry gates on larger rural properties. IP67 protection and DarkFighter low-light performance support reliable monitoring in conditions where weather exposure and poor ambient lighting are common.
Commercial Offices and Business Parks
The DS-7616NI-M2/16P handles 256 Mbps of incoming bandwidth from multiple simultaneous 8MP streams, making it a capable centralised recording platform for office complexes, car parks, and multi-building business sites where a larger channel count and future expansion headroom are priorities.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You need 10 camera positions across a larger property or commercial site, want built-in audio recording at every position, require strong low-light performance from an F1.0 DarkFighter lens, and want a 16-channel NVR platform that leaves room to add more cameras without replacing the recorder.
- Choose a different model if: Your site only needs 4 to 8 camera positions and a smaller recorder would reduce cost without limiting coverage – a smaller channel kit would be more appropriately sized. Alternatively, if full-colour night vision without IR is the priority, a different camera technology would be needed as these cameras use IR illumination rather than white-light colour night vision.
- Consider lens selection carefully: The DS-2CD2186G2H-ISU uses a fixed focal lens with no motorised zoom. Lens choice between 2.8mm and 4mm must be confirmed before ordering, as it cannot be adjusted after installation without replacing the camera unit.
FAQs
- Does this kit come with a hard drive installed?
No. This kit is supplied with no HDD included. The DS-7616NI-M2/16P has 2 SATA bays supporting up to 16 TB per disk, so buyers can select and install the storage capacity that suits their site’s retention requirements and budget. Compatible surveillance-rated hard drives are available to add during the ordering process. - How many more cameras can I add to this system?
The DS-7616NI-M2/16P supports up to 16 IP camera inputs. This kit includes 10 cameras, leaving 6 PoE ports available for additional compatible IP cameras if your coverage requirements expand. The NVR’s 256 Mbps incoming bandwidth supports multiple simultaneous high-resolution streams across all 16 channels. - Do all 10 cameras in this kit include a built-in microphone?
Yes. Every DS-2CD2186G2H-ISU camera in this kit includes a built-in microphone. Audio is recorded alongside video at each of the 10 monitoring positions, which can add useful context to recorded footage during incident review without any additional hardware required at the camera end. - Can I order cameras with different lens sizes across the 10-camera set?
The lens option applies to the camera model selected at the time of purchase. If you need a mix of 2.8mm and 4mm cameras across your 10 positions, this should be confirmed with the supplier at the time of ordering, as the fixed focal lens cannot be swapped after installation. - How does AcuSense work with 10 cameras running simultaneously?
Each DS-2CD2186G2H-ISU processes human and vehicle classification independently using its own onboard deep learning capability. This means AcuSense alerts and search filters operate at the individual camera level across all 10 positions, so you can review footage filtered by people or vehicles for any specific camera without needing additional NVR processing. - What night vision range do these cameras provide?
Each camera provides IR illumination with a range of up to 30m. The F1.0 aperture combined with Powered-by-DarkFighter technology also improves ambient light capture, which means the cameras can produce useful image detail in low-light conditions before the IR illuminator becomes the primary light source. This combination is particularly relevant for areas with some residual lighting such as car parks and lit driveways. - Where can I find more technical information about the cameras and NVR in this kit?
Full datasheets for both the DS-2CD2186G2H-ISU camera and the DS-7616NI-M2/16P NVR are linked in the Additional Information section below. This kit is part of the Security Wholesalers range and additional specification queries can be directed to the team before purchase to confirm compatibility with your planned installation.
Cabling Considerations
- Cable Type: Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet cable is recommended for all camera-to-NVR runs. Cat6 is preferred for runs approaching the maximum length or in environments with potential electrical interference.
- Maximum PoE Cable Run: The standard maximum cable run for PoE delivery is 100m per camera channel. Runs beyond this length will require a PoE extender or midspan injector to maintain reliable power and data transfer.
- PoE Considerations: The DS-7616NI-M2/16P provides 16 built-in PoE ports with a total PoE budget that should be verified against the combined power draw of all connected cameras before deployment. Avoid mixing non-PoE switches between the NVR and cameras, as this can affect camera power delivery.
- Wiring Tips: Plan cable routes before installation to keep runs as short as practical and avoid sources of interference such as mains power conduits. For outdoor runs, use outdoor-rated or UV-resistant Cat cable and ensure cable entries into walls or junction boxes are sealed to maintain the IP67 rating at the camera housing.
Additional Information
Product SKU: DS-2CD2186G2H-ISU/DS-7616NI-M2/16P-NOHDD
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