Dahua DH-XVR5216AN-I3 16 Channel 5MP WizSense Penta-brid DVR

Dahua DH-XVR5216AN-I3 — 16 Channel 5MP WizSense Penta-brid CCTV DVR

The Dahua DH-XVR5216AN-I3 is a 16 channel Penta-brid recorder for analogue and IP cameras. Its 16 BNC inputs auto-detect HDCVI, AHD, TVI and CVBS cameras, which makes it a practical choice when upgrading an older coax system without rewiring, or when a site has a mix of camera types.

It records analogue cameras at up to 5M-N at 12fps or 1080p at 15fps. Up to 24 IP channels can be added (8 by default, plus 16 by converting analogue channels), and the recorder takes two SATA hard drives of up to 16TB each.

The recorder runs its own AI: SMD Plus on 16 channels to cut false alarms, face recognition and face detection on 2 channels, perimeter protection on up to 4 channels and QuickPick 2.0 on 2 channels. HDMI output goes up to 3840 x 2160, and there is a VGA output too. Enabling IP extension turns off these AI functions.

Also listed as XVR5216AN-I3.

Key features

16 BNC ports that auto-detect HDCVI, AHD, TVI and CVBS cameras, plus up to 24 IP channels (8 by default and 16 converted from analogue channels), each up to 6MP.
Max. encoding 5M-N@12fps / 1080p@15fps from analogue cameras, with AI Coding and Smart H.265+ compression.
AI on the recorder: 2-channel QuickPick 2.0, 2-channel face recognition, 4-channel perimeter protection (general mode) and 16-channel SMD Plus for human and vehicle alarms.
2 SATA bays, each disk up to 16 TB.
HDMI output up to 3840 x 2160 (1920 x 1080 when Face, IVS and SMD or QuickPick is selected in AI Mode) and a VGA output.

Technical specification

Model	DH-XVR5216AN-I3 (Dahua lists this model as XVR5216AN-I3)
Dahua description	16CH Penta-brid 5MP Value/1080P 1U 2HDDs WizSense Digital Video Recorder
Analogue camera input	16 BNC ports, supports HDCVI/AHD/TVI/CVBS auto-detect
Analogue formats (Dahua)	CVI: 5 MP@25 fps; 5 MP@20 fps; 5 MP@10/12.5 fps; 4 MP@25/30 fps; 1080p@25/30 fps; 720p@50/60 fps; 720p@25/30fps. TVI: 5 MP(2560 x 1944)@20 fps; 5 MP(2960 x 1665)@20 fps; 4 MP@25/30 fps; 1080p@25/30 fps; 720p@25/30 fps. AHD: 5 MP@20 fps; 4 MP@25/30 fps; 1080p@25/30 fps; 720p@25/30 fps.
Max. analogue encoding	5M-N@12fps/1080p@15fps
IP camera input	Up to 24 channels of IPC access; 8 IP channels by default + 16 channels (analog channels are converted to IP channels); Incoming bandwidth: 128 Mbps, recording bandwidth: 128 Mbps and outgoing bandwidth: 128 Mbps
Video compression	AI Coding; Smart H.265+; H.265; Smart H.264+; H.264
QuickPick 2.0 (AI by recorder)	2 channels
Perimeter protection	Advanced mode: 2 channels; general mode: 4 channels; 10 IVS rules for each channel
Face detection	2 channels (up to 12 face images/s each channel)
Face recognition	2 channels; up to 10 face databases with 10,000 images
SMD Plus	16 channels by recorder (secondary filtering for human and motor vehicle); 24 channels by camera
Other AI	16-channel AI Coding
Video output	1 HDMI, 1 VGA; VGA: 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 1024, 1280 × 720; HDMI: 3840 × 2160, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 1024, 1280 × 720; It changes to 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 1024, 1280 × 720 when Face, IVS and SMD or Quick Pick is selected in AI Mode.
Two-way talk	Yes (share the same audio input with the first channel)
Storage	2 SATA ports. Each disk can contain up to 16 TB. This limit varies depending on the environment temperature.
Network port	1 (10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port, RJ-45)
USB	2 (1 front USB 2.0 port, 1 rear USB 3.0 port)
Interoperability	ONVIF 24.06 (Profile T; Profile S; Profile G); CGI; SDK
Power supply	12 VDC, 4 A
Dimensions	375.0 mm × 289.6 mm × 53.0 mm (W × D × H)
Net weight	1.56 kg (3.44 lb)
Operating temperature	–10 °C to +55 °C (+14 °F to +131 °F)

Works with

Dahua DHI-ARB1606 RS485 alarm box (optional accessory)
Dahua DH-XVR5216AN-I3-16P, the PoC version with 16-channel HDCVI PoC camera power
Choose a surveillance hard drive from the Hard Drive option on this page, or choose recorder only and fit your own.
Dahua HAC-HFW1400T 4MP HDCVI Bullet Camera: an HDCVI camera; the recorder accepts 4MP CVI input
Dahua HAC-HDBW2401E 4MP HDCVI Dome Camera: an HDCVI dome for indoor or covered positions

Pairings are suggested on general compatibility (same brand, matching connection type and specification), not as tested combinations.

Common questions

What does Penta-brid mean?

Dahua lists HDCVI, AHD, TVI, CVBS and IP video input on this recorder. The 16 BNC ports auto-detect the analogue camera type, and IP cameras can be added on top. Our Penta-brid recorders guide explains the idea.

What does WizSense mean?

Dahua describes WizSense as its series of AI products built on an independent AI chip and deep learning algorithm, focused on humans and vehicles. On this recorder the AI runs on the recorder itself. Read our WizSense guide.

Can it record 4K?

No. Dahua lists max. 5M-N@12fps or 1080p@15fps encoding for analogue channels. The HDMI output for your monitor goes up to 3840 x 2160 (1920 x 1080 when Face, IVS and SMD or QuickPick is selected in AI Mode). For 4K recording look at the 4KL models.

How many IP cameras can I add?

Up to 24 channels: 8 IP channels by default plus 16 converted from analogue channels, each up to 6MP, with 128 Mbps incoming bandwidth. When IP extension is enabled, face recognition, SMD, perimeter protection and QuickPick 2.0 cannot be used.

Does it come with a hard drive?

It has 2 SATA bays, each up to 16 TB. To buy this DVR with hard drive, choose a WD Purple or Toshiba S300 surveillance HDD from the Hard Drive option on this page, or choose recorder only and fit your own CCTV hard drive.

Full manufacturer specification: Dahua product page

Supplied by Zenith Security Co, Wolverhampton. We deliver to England, Scotland and Wales, or you can collect from our Wolverhampton trade counter (please call first).

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