Dahua DHI-HCVR8216A-S3 - 16 Channel 1080P HDCVI CCTV DVR
Product Features
- Dahua DHI-HCVR8216A-S3 is a 16 channel 1080P HDCVI digital video recorder (CCTV DVR) in a 1U case.
- This CCTV recorder takes HDCVI and CVBS cameras, plus up to 64 IP channels each up to 12MP.
- Smart H.264+ and H.264 compression, up to 256Mbps incoming bandwidth.
- Two SATA bays for drives up to 8TB each, with two HDMI outputs and VGA.
- Smart Search, Intelligent Video System and face detection.
Dahua DHI-HCVR8216A-S3 — 16 Channel 1080P HDCVI CCTV DVR
The Dahua DHI-HCVR8216A-S3 is a 16 channel 1080P HDCVI CCTV DVR (a digital video recorder) in a 1U case, from Dahua's Ultra Series. It takes up to 16 HDCVI or CVBS camera inputs, or up to 64 IP camera channels in total, each IP channel up to 12MP, with 16 channels of local live view and 16 of playback. It records with Smart H.264+ and has two SATA bays for hard drives of up to 8TB each.
Also listed as HCVR8216A-S3.
Dahua's datasheet spells it DH-HCVR8216A-S3, part of the HCVR8208/16A-S3 series. For the 2U version, see the Dahua DHI-HCVR8816S-S3 (2U).
Key features
- HDCVI and CVBS video inputs on 16 BNC channels, plus up to 64 IP camera channels in total, each up to 12MP, with a maximum of 256Mbps incoming bandwidth.
- Smart H.264+: Dahua says it can cut bit rate and storage requirements by up to 70% without investing in new cameras.
- Spot output for a secondary monitor.
- Intelligent Video System (IVS) with abandoned and missing object detection and tripwire, plus face detection and Smart Search.
- Smart tracking: automatic PTZ tracking of a moving target across the camera's field of view.
- Fisheye dewarping in several modes, for live view or playback.
- ONVIF 2.42 and an open structure for multi-user access, with compatibility with many third-party devices.
Technical specification
| Model | DHI-HCVR8216A-S3 (Dahua datasheet: DHI-HCVR8208/16A-S3) |
|---|---|
| Series | Ultra Series, 16 Channel 1080P 1U Digital Video Recorder |
| Main processor and OS | Embedded processor; embedded Linux |
| HDCVI camera input | 16 channel, BNC |
| IP camera input | 64 channels, each channel up to 12MP; max 256 Mbps incoming bandwidth |
| Audio in/out | 4/1, BNC |
| Two-way talk | 1 MIC input (BNC), 1 audio output (RCA) |
| Video compression | H.264+ / H.264 |
| Recording resolution | 1080P, 720P, 960H, D1, HD1, BCIF, CIF, QCIF |
| Record rate | Main stream 1080P/720P/960H/D1/HD1/BCIF/CIF/QCIF at 1/16 to 25/30 fps; sub stream 960H/D1/CIF/QCIF at 1/16 to 25/30 fps |
| Bit rate | 1 Kbps to 6144 Kbps per channel |
| Video output | 2 HDMI, 1 VGA |
| Multi-screen display | 1/4/8/9/16 |
| Alarm | 16 alarm inputs, 3 relay outputs |
| Storage | 2 SATA ports, up to 8 TB for each disk; 1 eSATA |
| Network | 2 RJ-45 (1000M); 128 users; iPhone, iPad and Android apps; ONVIF 2.42, CGI conformant |
| USB and serial | 3 USB ports (1 USB 2.0, 2 USB 3.0); RS232 1 port (PC and keyboard); RS485 1 port (PTZ control) |
| Power supply | 12 VDC/5 A; below 40 W without HDD |
| Size | 1U, 375 mm × 310 mm × 55 mm; desktop installation |
| Operating temperature | -10 °C to +55 °C, less than 90% RH |
Works with
Surveillance hard drives for its two SATA bays (Dahua lists up to 8TB per disk):
- Western Digital WD Purple WD10PURZ 1TB surveillance hard drive
- Toshiba S300 2TB video streaming hard drive
- Western Digital WD Purple WD40PURZ 4TB surveillance hard drive
- Toshiba S300 4TB video streaming hard drive
Common questions
What does HDCVI mean?
HDCVI is Dahua's technology for sending HD video over coaxial cable. This recorder accepts HDCVI and CVBS cameras on its BNC channels. Our HDCVI guide explains more.
Is this a DVR or a CCTV recorder?
It is a CCTV recorder of the digital video recorder (DVR) kind. Dahua lists it as a 1080P HDCVI digital video recorder (HCVR) with 16 HDCVI or CVBS channels and two SATA bays for hard drives of up to 8TB each.
How many cameras can it record?
Dahua lists up to 16 HDCVI/CVBS inputs, or up to 64 IP camera channels in total, each up to 12MP, with 16 channels of local live view and 16 of playback.
What resolution does it record?
Dahua lists recording at 1080P, 720P, 960H, D1, HD1, BCIF, CIF and QCIF on the main stream.
Can I add IP cameras?
Yes. Dahua lists IP camera input of 64 channels, each up to 12MP, within a maximum of 256Mbps incoming bandwidth, and ONVIF 2.42 conformance.
Does it have alarm inputs?
Dahua lists 16 alarm inputs and 3 relay outputs on the 16 channel model.
How much storage can it take?
Two SATA ports, up to 8TB for each disk, plus one eSATA port.
Full manufacturer specification: Dahua datasheet (PDF, French)
Supplied by Zenith Security Co, Wolverhampton. Orders placed before 2:30pm are normally dispatched for delivery within 1-2 working days to England, Scotland and Wales, or collect from our Wolverhampton trade counter (please call first).
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| Product Code | DHI-HCVR8216A-S3 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dahua |
| Product Type | XVR |
| Video Compression | H.264+/H.264 |
| Analog Video Input | 16 ch |
| IP Video Input | 64 Channel, each channel up to 12MP |
| Recording Resolution | Main stream: 1080P/720P/960H/D1/HD1/BCIF/CIF/QCIF (1/16~25/30fps)Sub steram:960H/D1/CIF/QCIF(1/16~25/30fps) |
| Display | 2 HDMI (HDMI1 up to 4K), 1 VGA, 1 TV |
| Audio I/O | 4/1, BNC |
| eSATA/Mini SAS | 1 Port |
| Storage Capacity | 2 SATA Ports, up to 8TB capacity for each disk |
| Interface | 2 RJ-45 Port (1000M) |
| Serial Interface | RS232 - 1 port, for PC communication & Keyboard,RS485 - 1 Port, for PTZ Control |
| USB Port | 3 USB Ports (1 USB 2.0 , 2 USB 3.0) |
| Alarm I/O | 42583 |
| Power | DC12V/5A |
| Chassis | 1U, 375mm×310mm×55mm (14.8 |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C ~ +55°C (+14°F ~ +131°F), 0~ 90% RH |
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