Does the DS-9664NI-M16 come with hard drives included?

No. The DS-9664NI-M16 is supplied as the NVR unit only, without hard drives. You will need to add surveillance-grade hard drives separately. Capacity required depends on camera count, resolution, frame rate, compression type and required retention period. WD Purple and Seagate SkyHawk drives are commonly used with Hikvision NVRs.

Does this NVR have built-in PoE ports to power cameras directly?

No. The DS-9664NI-M16 is a large commercial recorder without built-in PoE ports. Cameras connect to the NVR via your IP network, and power is supplied to each camera through external Gigabit PoE switches or injectors. For 64-camera deployments, properly sized managed PoE switches with adequate uplink bandwidth are recommended.

How many hard drives can the DS-9664NI-M16 hold?

It supports up to 16 SATA hard drives across its 16 drive bays, with each drive supporting up to 16TB capacity. This provides substantial raw storage potential, though actual usable capacity depends on the RAID mode configured. RAID 5 or RAID 6 configurations will reduce usable capacity in exchange for drive failure protection.

What RAID modes are supported?

The DS-9664NI-M16 supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and N+M hot spare. For commercial CCTV systems where footage may be required after an incident, RAID 5 or RAID 6 are commonly used to balance usable capacity with protection against drive failure. N+M hot spare allows a standby drive to automatically rebuild a failed drive without manual intervention.

Can this NVR display on multiple monitors simultaneously?

Yes. The DS-9664NI-M16 includes 2 HDMI outputs and 2 VGA outputs, each supporting an independent video source. This allows simultaneous display to up to 4 monitors, supporting 8K output or dual 4K output depending on monitor capability and system configuration. This makes it suited to control rooms requiring multi-screen camera monitoring from a single recorder.

Can it record Hikvision ANPR and fisheye cameras?

Yes. The DS-9664NI-M16 confirms native support for specialist Hikvision camera types including ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) cameras, fisheye cameras and people-counting cameras. These can be used alongside standard IP cameras within the same 64-channel system. Available through Security Wholesalers, the DS-9664NI-M16 is frequently specified on sites requiring a mix of analytics and general-purpose cameras.

Is a 64-channel NVR suitable for a home installation?

The DS-9664NI-M16 is designed for commercial, industrial and large-scale institutional deployments. It is a 3RU rack-mount unit with enterprise-grade storage and bandwidth specifications. For most residential properties, a smaller 8-channel, 16-channel or 32-channel NVR is more appropriate in terms of cost, physical size and channel count. This model is generally specified by professional installers for large-site commercial projects.

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Hikvision DS-9664NI-M16 64ch M-Series NVR, 400Mbps, 8K, VGA/HDMI, 16 Bay, 3RU, No HDD

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Hikvision DS-9664NI-M16 | 64-Channel M-Series NVR | 400Mbps | 8K | 16-Bay | 3RU | No HDD

The DS-9664NI-M16 delivers a high-capacity 64-channel network video recorder designed for large-scale surveillance deployments requiring maximum throughput and resolution. Featuring 400Mbps incoming and outgoing bandwidth, dual HDMI and dual VGA outputs, and support for 8K or dual 4K video output, it is built for demanding monitoring environments. Equipped with 16 SATA bays supporting up to 16TB per drive, it also supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and N+M hot spare for resilient storage. It is well suited to enterprise, government, and critical infrastructure installations where reliability and storage capacity are paramount.

Key Features

64-Channel IP Input: Supports up to 64 IP cameras with 400Mbps incoming and outgoing bandwidth.
8K and Dual 4K Output: Dual HDMI and dual VGA interfaces support 8K resolution or dual 4K simultaneous output.
High-Resolution Decoding: Decodes up to 2 channels at 32MP or up to 16 channels at 4K resolution.
16-Bay SATA Storage: Accommodates up to 16 hard drives with support for up to 16TB capacity per HDD.
RAID Support: Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and N+M hot spare for reliable and redundant data storage.
Special Camera Support: Compatible with people counting, ANPR, and fisheye cameras for advanced analytics.

Additional Information

Datasheet – DS-9664NI-M16

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Description

Product Overview

For large-scale commercial and industrial CCTV installations, the DS-9664NI-M16 is a 64-channel 3RU rack-mount NVR from Hikvision’s M-Series, built to centralise recording across high-density camera deployments. Featuring 400 Mbps of both incoming and outgoing bandwidth, this NVR handles demanding systems running multi-megapixel cameras at high resolution without throughput compromise. Equipped with 2 HDMI and 2 VGA outputs, it supports 8K or dual 4K display from a single unit, making it suited to control rooms and monitoring stations requiring simultaneous multi-screen output. With 16 SATA bays and support for RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and N+M hot spare, storage capacity and data protection are both addressed at an enterprise level. It also integrates directly with specialist Hikvision cameras including ANPR, fisheye and people-counting devices. This model is supplied without hard drives and requires external PoE switches for camera connectivity.

Key Capabilities

64-Channel IP Recording

Supports up to 64 simultaneous IP camera inputs, allowing a single DS-9664NI-M16 to serve as the central recorder for large sites including warehouses, shopping centres, apartment complexes and multi-building campuses without requiring multiple recorders.

400 Mbps Dual Bandwidth

With 400 Mbps incoming and 400 Mbps outgoing bandwidth, this NVR sustains heavy camera loads across mixed resolution deployments, including 4K, 8MP and 12MP cameras, while also supporting concurrent remote viewing and playback sessions without degrading live view.

8K and Dual 4K Display Output

Two HDMI and 2 VGA interfaces each support independent video sources, enabling 8K or dual 4K output. Control rooms and monitoring stations can drive multiple large displays from a single recorder, reducing infrastructure complexity at the viewing end of the system.

16-Bay SATA Storage with RAID

Sixteen SATA bays accommodate up to 16 surveillance-grade hard drives, providing the raw capacity needed for long retention periods across high-channel, high-resolution systems. RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and N+M hot spare protect recorded footage against drive failure.

High-Resolution Decoding

Decoding supports up to 2-ch at 32 MP, 4-ch at 12 MP, 8-ch at 8 MP, 16-ch at 4K and 32-ch at 1080p simultaneously. This ensures live view and playback remain functional even when mixing high-megapixel cameras across a large channel count installation.

Specialist Camera Compatibility

The DS-9664NI-M16 natively supports Hikvision ANPR, people-counting and fisheye cameras, allowing sites to incorporate analytics cameras alongside standard IP cameras within a single unified recording system rather than needing a separate analytics server.

Best For

Large Commercial Sites: Warehouses, logistics centres, shopping centres and office complexes requiring 33 to 64 camera channels centralised through a single high-bandwidth recorder.
Apartment and Body Corporate Installations: Multi-floor buildings with cameras across entries, lifts, car parks, lobbies and perimeter zones needing long-term footage retention and storage redundancy via RAID.
Control Room Deployments: Sites requiring simultaneous output to multiple large displays, taking advantage of the dual HDMI and dual VGA interfaces supporting 8K or dual 4K output.
Sites Running ANPR or Analytics Cameras: Facilities integrating Hikvision number plate recognition, fisheye or people-counting cameras as part of the same IP CCTV system recorded by one NVR.
Industrial and Infrastructure Projects: Factories, councils and infrastructure sites where professional installers require enterprise-grade storage protection, redundant power supply and a 3RU rack-mount form factor.

Why Choose the DS-9664NI-M16

The DS-9664NI-M16 sits at the top of Hikvision’s M-Series recorder range, providing a 64-channel capacity that smaller 16-channel or 32-channel NVRs simply cannot match. The 400 Mbps dual bandwidth figure is significant on large jobs where high-megapixel cameras and concurrent remote access would saturate a lower-spec unit. The combination of 16 SATA bays and full RAID support (0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and N+M hot spare) goes beyond what entry-level or mid-range recorders offer, addressing storage failure risk on commercial systems where footage continuity matters. The built-in redundant power supply adds a further layer of operational continuity that cheaper units do not include. The 8K-capable display output with independent HDMI and VGA sources gives control room operators genuine flexibility without additional hardware. Available at Security Wholesalers, the DS-9664NI-M16 is suited to professional installers specifying enterprise-grade CCTV infrastructure for demanding sites.

Buyer Decision Tips

Storage Planning Before Purchase: The DS-9664NI-M16 ships without hard drives. Before ordering, calculate your required storage by factoring in channel count, camera resolution, frame rate, bitrate, H.265/H.265+ compression setting and minimum retention period. For a 64-camera system at 4K with 30-day retention, drive requirements will be substantial. Use surveillance-grade drives such as WD Purple or Seagate SkyHawk, and plan RAID configuration before installation to avoid rebuilding the array later.

Network Infrastructure Requirements: The DS-9664NI-M16 does not include PoE ports, so all cameras connect via external Gigabit PoE switches. For a 64-camera system, plan switch uplinks carefully to avoid bandwidth bottlenecks between switch and NVR. Segment the CCTV camera network from the general business network where possible, and ensure site upload speed is sufficient if remote viewing is required through Hik-Connect.

Key Features & Technical Specifications

Model	DS-9664NI-M16
Series	Hikvision Ultra / M-Series
Form Factor	3RU rack-mount
IP Camera Inputs	Up to 64 channels
Incoming Bandwidth	Up to 400 Mbps
Outgoing Bandwidth	Up to 400 Mbps
Decoding Capacity	2-ch@32MP / 2-ch@24MP / 4-ch@12MP / 8-ch@8MP / 16-ch@4MP / 32-ch@1080p
Video Outputs	2 x HDMI (independent source), 2 x VGA (independent source)
Display Resolution	8K or dual 4K video output
HDD Bays	16 x SATA interfaces
Max HDD Capacity per Drive	Up to 16TB per HDD
RAID Support	RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and N+M hot spare
Specialist Camera Support	People counting, ANPR, fisheye cameras
PoE Ports	None – requires external PoE switches
Power Supply	Redundant power supply
Streaming Technology	Advanced streaming for smooth live view in poor network conditions
Hard Drive Included	No

Ideal Use Cases

Warehouses and Logistics Centres

High camera counts across large floor areas, loading docks and yard perimeters are supported by the 64-channel capacity and 400 Mbps bandwidth, with RAID storage protecting footage in environments where drives may be subject to vibration or heat.

Apartment and Body Corporate CCTV

Multi-floor residential buildings with cameras across entries, lifts, car parks, bin rooms and perimeter fencing benefit from the 64-channel capacity and deep storage potential across 16 SATA bays, supporting the extended retention periods typically required for strata and body corporate sites.

Shopping Centres and Retail Complexes

Retail environments integrating standard cameras alongside people-counting devices benefit from the DS-9664NI-M16’s native support for specialist Hikvision camera types, allowing a single NVR to handle both analytics and general recording within one system.

Schools and Education Campuses

Large education sites with cameras across multiple buildings, car parks, playgrounds and entry points can centralise recording into a single DS-9664NI-M16 rather than deploying multiple smaller NVRs, simplifying administration and reducing ongoing management overhead.

ANPR and Vehicle Access Sites

Sites using Hikvision ANPR cameras for vehicle entry, exit or parking management can record number plate data and standard surveillance footage within the same 64-channel system, as the DS-9664NI-M16 confirms native support for ANPR camera types.

Control Room Monitoring Stations

With 2 independent HDMI and 2 independent VGA outputs supporting 8K or dual 4K display, this NVR suits dedicated monitoring stations where operators need to view multiple camera feeds simultaneously across separate large-format displays from a single rack-mounted recorder.

Choosing the Right Model

Choose this model if: Your installation requires up to 64 IP camera channels, enterprise-grade RAID storage protection across 16 bays, dual independent HDMI and VGA display outputs, and native support for ANPR, fisheye or people-counting cameras within a 3RU rack-mount unit.
Choose a different model if: Your camera count is 32 or fewer channels, in which case a 32-channel NVR will deliver the same recording quality at lower cost with a smaller rack footprint. Likewise, if your site needs cameras powered directly from the recorder, a PoE NVR with built-in switch ports may suit a smaller installation better than this non-PoE commercial unit.

FAQs

Does the DS-9664NI-M16 come with hard drives included?
No. The DS-9664NI-M16 is supplied as the NVR unit only, without hard drives. You will need to add surveillance-grade hard drives separately. Capacity required depends on camera count, resolution, frame rate, compression type and required retention period. WD Purple and Seagate SkyHawk drives are commonly used with Hikvision NVRs.
Does this NVR have built-in PoE ports to power cameras directly?
No. The DS-9664NI-M16 is a large commercial recorder without built-in PoE ports. Cameras connect to the NVR via your IP network, and power is supplied to each camera through external Gigabit PoE switches or injectors. For 64-camera deployments, properly sized managed PoE switches with adequate uplink bandwidth are recommended.
How many hard drives can the DS-9664NI-M16 hold?
It supports up to 16 SATA hard drives across its 16 drive bays, with each drive supporting up to 16TB capacity. This provides substantial raw storage potential, though actual usable capacity depends on the RAID mode configured. RAID 5 or RAID 6 configurations will reduce usable capacity in exchange for drive failure protection.
What RAID modes are supported?
The DS-9664NI-M16 supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and N+M hot spare. For commercial CCTV systems where footage may be required after an incident, RAID 5 or RAID 6 are commonly used to balance usable capacity with protection against drive failure. N+M hot spare allows a standby drive to automatically rebuild a failed drive without manual intervention.
Can this NVR display on multiple monitors simultaneously?
Yes. The DS-9664NI-M16 includes 2 HDMI outputs and 2 VGA outputs, each supporting an independent video source. This allows simultaneous display to up to 4 monitors, supporting 8K output or dual 4K output depending on monitor capability and system configuration. This makes it suited to control rooms requiring multi-screen camera monitoring from a single recorder.
Can it record Hikvision ANPR and fisheye cameras?
Yes. The DS-9664NI-M16 confirms native support for specialist Hikvision camera types including ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) cameras, fisheye cameras and people-counting cameras. These can be used alongside standard IP cameras within the same 64-channel system. Available through Security Wholesalers, the DS-9664NI-M16 is frequently specified on sites requiring a mix of analytics and general-purpose cameras.
Is a 64-channel NVR suitable for a home installation?
The DS-9664NI-M16 is designed for commercial, industrial and large-scale institutional deployments. It is a 3RU rack-mount unit with enterprise-grade storage and bandwidth specifications. For most residential properties, a smaller 8-channel, 16-channel or 32-channel NVR is more appropriate in terms of cost, physical size and channel count. This model is generally specified by professional installers for large-site commercial projects.

Additional Information

DS-9664NI-M16 Datasheet

Hard Drives

Name	Price	Buy
6TB HDD - WD Purple / Seagate Skyhawk Surveillance Hard Drive for DVRs & NVR	$420.00 ~~$440.00~~ inc GST +3 Year Warranty & Support	6TB HDD - WD Purple / Seagate Skyhawk Surveillance Hard Drive for DVRs & NVR quantity
3TB HDD - Surveillance HDD Hard Drive for DVRs & NVRs	$300.00 inc GST +3 Year Warranty & Support	3TB HDD - Surveillance HDD Hard Drive for DVRs & NVRs quantity
Hikvision DS-3E1105P-EI 4 Port Smart POE Switch	$64.00 inc GST +3 Year Warranty & Support	Hikvision DS-3E1105P-EI 4 Port Smart POE Switch quantity
8TB HDD - WD Purple / Skyhawk Surveillance Hard Drive for DVRs & NVR	$660.00 inc GST +3 Year Warranty & Support	8TB HDD - WD Purple / Skyhawk Surveillance Hard Drive for DVRs & NVR quantity
Hikvision DS-3E0310HP-E 8 Port Fast Ethernet Unmanaged POE Switch	$160.00 ~~$260.00~~ inc GST +3 Year Warranty & Support	Hikvision DS-3E0310HP-E 8 Port Fast Ethernet Unmanaged POE Switch quantity
Hikvision DS-3E1318P-E 16 Port Web Managed PoE Switch, 16x100M, 2x1000M Combo Port, 802.3 af at, 230W	$377.00 ~~$530.00~~ inc GST +3 Year Warranty & Support	Hikvision DS-3E1318P-E 16 Port Web Managed PoE Switch, 16x100M, 2x1000M Combo Port, 802.3 af at, 230W quantity