HiLook by Hikvision NVR-216MH-C/16P 16-Channel 4K 8MP PoE NVR with 16 Built-in PoE Ports & 2 SATA

The HiLook by Hikvision NVR-216MH-C/16P is a professional-grade 16-channel 4K network video recorder with 16 built-in PoE ports and dual SATA bays, built for larger multi-camera systems. Below is the full feature set and technical specification — buy at trade prices from Zenith Security Co with fast UK delivery.

Key Features

• 16 channels with 16 built-in PoE ports — plug-and-play camera power & data
• Up to 8MP (4K) recording and playback per channel
• 160Mbps inbound bandwidth for smooth 16-camera recording
• H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264 — up to 75% storage saving
• Motion Detection 2.0 for smarter, fewer false alerts
• 2 × SATA HDD bays & remote access via HiLookVision or Hik-Connect

Manufacturer Description

4-channel Motion Detection 2.0; 160Mbps bit-rate input max (up to 16-ch IP video); H.265/H.265+/H.264/H.264+; 2 SATA interfaces; 16 independent PoE network interfaces; standalone 1U 385 metal case.

Who is the NVR-216MH-C/16P for?

HiLook’s 16-channel 4K recorder with 16 built-in PoE ports and two drive bays — the recorder for a whole commercial site from one box. Every camera plugs straight in and is powered over its own cable, it records up to 8MP per channel, and two drives give the retention that a 16-camera system needs. Typical users: a shop or restaurant with a dozen cameras, a small industrial unit, a school block, a care home, a car park with ANPR-style coverage. If you’re at 9–12 cameras now it gives room to grow without a second recorder. For 12MP cameras or very large sites, the HL-NVR-216MH-K/16P; for up to 8 cameras, the NVR-208MH-C/8P.

What to add

• Two surveillance-grade hard drives — 2 × 4TB or 2 × 6TB for 16 cameras; we fit and format to order.
• Cat5e/Cat6 cable to each camera, up to 100m per run.
• A network cable to your router or switch for the free HiLookVision or Hik-Connect app; an HDMI monitor for the control room or setup.

Frequently asked questions

Will it power 16 cameras at once?

Standard HiLook cameras, yes. If several are PTZs or panoramics, check the total PoE budget and use a PoE switch for the extras.

Can cameras be further than 100m away?

Put a PoE switch (e.g. NS-0510P-80(B)) near the far cameras and run one cable back to the NVR’s uplink port.

How long will it record?

With 2 × 4TB and 16 × 4MP cameras on H.265+, roughly 3–4 weeks continuous; more on motion-only.

Further reading: Which HiLook NVR do I need?

Technical Specification

Supplied and supported by Zenith Security Co, a UK trade distributor of HiLook and Hikvision security & networking. Order online for fast UK dispatch.