Hikvision DS-7616NI-M2/16P 16CH Ultra Series NVR No HDD
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Hikvision Ultra Series NVR | 16CH IP Camera Inputs | 16 PoE Ports | 256Mbps Incoming Bandwidth | 8K HDMI Output | AcuSense Firmware | No Hard Drive Included
The Hikvision DS-7616NI-M2/16P delivers a high-performance 16-channel Ultra Series PoE NVR designed for medium-sized commercial installations requiring powerful recording, decoding, and display capability. Featuring 16 independent PoE network interfaces and up to 256Mbps incoming bandwidth, it provides a reliable platform for professional IP surveillance systems. It also supports H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264 video formats and HDMI output up to 8K resolution for high-definition local monitoring across multi-camera sites. With Australian AcuSense firmware, this NVR can classify human and vehicle movement when paired with compatible AcuSense cameras.
Key Features
16-Channel Camera Support: Accepts up to 16 IP camera inputs for medium-to-large surveillance deployments.
16 PoE Ports: Provides 16 independent PoE network interfaces for simplified, cable-efficient camera installation.
256Mbps Incoming Bandwidth: Supports high-throughput multi-camera recording without performance compromise.
8K HDMI Output: Delivers HDMI output up to 8K resolution for sharp, detailed local display.
AcuSense Firmware: Classifies human and vehicle targets to reduce false alarms when used with compatible AcuSense cameras.
Dual SATA Interfaces: Includes 2 SATA interfaces for flexible internal hard drive configuration.
Additional Information
No hard drive included.
NOTE – This NVR has Australian AcuSense firmware, meaning it can classify human and vehicle movements from AcuSense cameras. DS-7616NI-M2 Datasheet
For commercial installers and integrators building a 16-camera IP system around high-resolution cameras, the DS-7616NI-M2/16P is a purpose-designed Ultra Series NVR with 16 built-in PoE ports, 256 Mbps incoming bandwidth and 8K HDMI output in a single rack-mountable unit. Featuring support for IP camera inputs up to 32MP resolution, H.265+ compression and 16-channel synchronous playback, it is built to handle demanding multi-camera recording and review workloads without the bottlenecks common on lower-tier recorders. Equipped with Australian AcuSense firmware, it can classify human and vehicle movements when paired with compatible AcuSense cameras, helping sites filter activity more precisely. It also includes 2 SATA interfaces accepting up to 16TB per drive, giving installers room to match storage to camera count, resolution and required retention. This model is supplied without a hard drive, allowing buyers to select the appropriate drive capacity for their system.
Your NVR will come with the latest Gui5.0 Software
Key Capabilities
16 Built-In PoE Ports
The 16 RJ-45 IEEE 802.3 af/at PoE interfaces with a total power budget of up to 200W allow compatible IP cameras to connect directly to the recorder for both data and power. This simplifies cabling on installations where separate power supplies would otherwise be needed at each camera position.
32MP Camera Input Support
With IP video input accepted up to 32MP resolution, this recorder accommodates current high-megapixel camera ranges without needing a recorder upgrade later. Decoding capability scales from 2 channels at 32MP through to 16 channels at 4MP depending on the selected stream and frame rate configuration.
256 Mbps Incoming and Outgoing Bandwidth
A 256 Mbps incoming and outgoing bandwidth capacity means the recorder can handle multiple high-resolution camera streams simultaneously, including scenarios where several users are accessing live or recorded footage remotely at the same time as local recording continues.
AcuSense Human and Vehicle Classification
Australian AcuSense firmware enables the recorder to classify human and vehicle targets from compatible AcuSense cameras. This allows sites to set alerts based on target type rather than generic motion, which reduces the volume of irrelevant event recordings on busy commercial and outdoor-facing camera positions.
8K HDMI Output with Independent Display
HDMI output supports up to 8K resolution alongside a separate VGA output at up to 1920×1080, with HDMI and VGA operating independently. This allows a control room or office monitoring setup to run two separate displays simultaneously, which is useful on sites where an operator monitor and a public-facing screen are both needed.
Dual SATA with Large HDD Support
Two SATA interfaces each accept up to 16TB capacity hard drives, giving a maximum potential of 32TB across both bays when fitted with compatible drives. This storage headroom is important on 16-camera systems using higher-resolution cameras where footage volume grows quickly against expected retention targets.
Best For
16-Camera Commercial Installations: Suited to sites needing a central NVR for up to 16 IP cameras across entrances, storage areas, car parks, perimeter zones and internal coverage points.
High-Resolution Camera Systems: A strong fit for systems deploying 4MP, 6MP, 8MP, 12MP or higher-resolution cameras where the recorder needs to handle demanding streams without compromising playback or remote access performance.
PoE-Based IP Camera Wiring: Well suited to installations where cameras are wired back to the recorder and powered directly through PoE, removing the need for separate power runs or injectors at each camera location.
AcuSense Camera Deployments: Appropriate where the site is using or planning to use compatible AcuSense cameras and wants event classification by target type managed centrally at the recorder level.
Longer-Retention Storage Planning: Suitable for buyers who need to fit two large-capacity surveillance hard drives rather than relying on a single-bay recorder with more limited storage expansion.
Why Choose the DS-7616NI-M2/16P
Where a basic 16-channel NVR might handle camera count but fall short on bandwidth, display output or resolution support, the DS-7616NI-M2/16P is built around the combination of 256 Mbps bandwidth, 32MP camera input support, 16 PoE interfaces with a 200W power budget and 8K HDMI output in one unit. The Australian AcuSense firmware adds target classification at the recorder level, which is not available on standard firmware models. The dual SATA bays with up to 16TB per drive give installers flexibility to size storage properly rather than compromising retention. For buyers sourcing this recorder through Security Wholesalers, the key advantage is the complete feature set available at the Ultra Series level, covering resolution headroom, PoE capacity, display capability and AcuSense support without requiring a higher-tier or purpose-built enterprise platform.
Buyer Decision Tips
Buyer Tip: The 200W PoE power budget across 16 ports averages 12.5W per port if all ports are used simultaneously. Cameras with active IR, heaters or higher-power features such as motorised zoom may draw more than this average. Add up the power draw of each camera model before installation to confirm the total stays within budget, or plan for a subset of cameras to be powered separately.
Buyer Tip: Hard drive selection is critical on a 16-camera system. Recording duration depends on the number of active cameras, individual camera resolution and bit rate, frame rate, compression format and whether recording runs continuously or on motion. Use a storage calculator before purchasing drives to avoid under-specifying retention, particularly on sites with high-resolution cameras or extended footage review requirements.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
Channel Count
16 channel IP video input.
Maximum IP Camera Resolution
Up to 32MP.
Incoming Bandwidth
256 Mbps.
Outgoing Bandwidth
256 Mbps.
PoE Ports
16 x RJ-45 10/100 Mbps self-adaptive PoE interfaces.
PoE Power Budget
Up to 200W total.
PoE Standard
IEEE 802.3 af/at.
HDMI Output
Up to 8K (8K/30Hz), plus 4K, 2K and lower display resolutions supported.
VGA Output
Up to 1920 x 1080/60Hz.
Video Output Mode
HDMI/VGA independent output.
Decoding Format
H.265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264.
Decoding Capability
Up to 2-ch@32MP, 4-ch@12MP, 8-ch@8MP or 16-ch@4MP depending on stream and frame rate.
1 x RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface.
SATA Interfaces
2 SATA interfaces.
Maximum HDD Capacity
Up to 16TB per HDD.
Alarm Input/Output
4 alarm inputs / 1 alarm output.
USB Interfaces
Front panel: 1 x USB 2.0. Rear panel: 1 x USB 3.0.
Power Supply
100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz.
Operating Temperature
-10°C to 55°C.
Operating Humidity
10% to 90%.
Dimensions
385 x 315 x 52 mm.
Weight
Up to 3 kg (without HDD).
Hard Drive Included
No hard drive included.
Ideal Use Cases
Retail Stores and Shopping Centres
The 16-channel input and 16-channel synchronous playback make this NVR useful for retail environments monitoring entrances, aisles, counters, stockrooms and rear access points, where reviewing multiple angles at once after an incident is a regular requirement.
Warehouses and Industrial Sites
Sites covering roller doors, loading bays, storage aisles, forklift zones and external boundary cameras benefit from the 256 Mbps bandwidth and 32MP camera input support, allowing higher-resolution coverage across large floor areas without compromising recording throughput.
Office Buildings and Commercial Premises
Centralising recording across receptions, lift lobbies, corridors, car parks and access control points onto one NVR with independent HDMI and VGA outputs makes this unit a practical fit for office building management rooms needing both an operator display and a secondary screen.
AcuSense Camera Deployments
The Australian AcuSense firmware means sites running compatible Hikvision AcuSense cameras can have human and vehicle classification managed at the recorder level, allowing staff to filter recorded events by target type rather than reviewing all motion-triggered footage manually.
Multi-Entry Commercial Properties
Properties with multiple gates, access points, parking areas and building entrances needing coverage from a single central recorder benefit from the 16 PoE interfaces, which allow cameras to be connected and powered directly without additional power infrastructure at each point.
Choosing the Right Model
Choose this model if: You need a 16-channel PoE NVR with 256 Mbps bandwidth, support for camera resolutions up to 32MP, 8K HDMI output, AcuSense classification and dual SATA storage across one central recorder.
Choose a smaller recorder if: Your camera count is 8 or fewer and you do not plan to expand. A smaller channel NVR will typically offer a lower entry cost and physically smaller footprint for compact installations.
Choose a higher-channel recorder if: Your site requires more than 16 camera inputs now or in the foreseeable future. Expanding beyond 16 channels on this model is not possible without adding a separate recorder.
Plan hard drive selection separately: This model ships without a hard drive. Recording retention on a 16-camera system at higher resolutions can fill storage quickly, so confirm HDD capacity against your required retention period before finalising the purchase.
FAQs
Why does this NVR ship without a hard drive?
The DS-7616NI-M2/16P is sold without a hard drive so buyers can select the right drive capacity for their specific system. A 16-camera site using high-resolution cameras will need significantly more storage than a lower-resolution system with fewer active cameras, so leaving the drive selection open allows installers to size storage against actual requirements rather than accepting a fixed capacity that may not suit the deployment.
How many hard drives does this NVR support and what is the maximum capacity?
The DS-7616NI-M2/16P has 2 SATA interfaces. Each bay supports up to 16TB capacity, giving a potential maximum of 32TB when both bays are fitted with 16TB surveillance-grade hard drives. Actual recording retention depends on camera resolution, bit rate, frame rate, compression format and recording schedule across all connected cameras.
What is the PoE power budget and how does it affect camera selection?
The total PoE power budget is up to 200W across all 16 ports. If all 16 ports are in use simultaneously, this averages approximately 12.5W per camera. Cameras with motorised zoom lenses, active IR at long range, or other higher-draw features may exceed this average. Add up the individual power draw of each camera before installation to confirm the combined total stays within the 200W budget, or plan to power some cameras separately.
Does the DS-7616NI-M2/16P support AcuSense and what does that mean in practice?
Yes. This model ships with Australian AcuSense firmware, which allows the recorder to classify detected targets as human or vehicle when connected to compatible Hikvision AcuSense cameras. This means sites can configure alerts and event recordings based on target type rather than general motion, reducing the number of non-relevant events triggered by environmental movement such as trees, animals or lighting changes.
Can this NVR output to two displays at the same time?
Yes. The DS-7616NI-M2/16P supports independent HDMI and VGA output simultaneously. The HDMI output supports up to 8K resolution and the VGA output supports up to 1920×1080 at 60Hz. This allows two separate monitors to operate at the same time, which is useful in installations with both an operator workstation and a secondary monitoring screen in the same facility. Security Wholesalers stocks this model for exactly these types of commercial monitoring setups.
What camera resolutions can be recorded and played back?
The recorder accepts IP video input up to 32MP and supports recording across a wide range of resolutions including 24MP, 12MP, 8MP, 6MP, 5MP, 4MP, 3MP and 1080p. Decoding capability scales based on the stream configuration: up to 2 channels at 32MP, 4 channels at 12MP, 8 channels at 8MP or 16 channels at 4MP. Synchronous playback across all 16 channels is supported.
How many users can access this NVR remotely at the same time?
The DS-7616NI-M2/16P supports up to 128 simultaneous remote connections through its 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet interface. Practical remote viewing performance depends on the available internet upload bandwidth at the installation site, individual camera sub-stream settings and the number of users actively pulling live or recorded footage at the same time.
Is the DS-7616NI-M2/16P suitable for mounting in a server rack?
Yes. At 385 x 315 x 52 mm the unit is designed for rack-style installation. Its flat-profile chassis suits standard rack cabinet deployments in server rooms, comms rooms and equipment enclosures. Confirm rack rail compatibility and adequate ventilation clearance around the unit when planning the installation, particularly in enclosed cabinets where ambient temperature management may be needed to stay within the -10°C to 55°C operating range.
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Hikvision DS-7616NI-M2/16P 16CH Ultra Series NVR No HDD
