Dahua DHI-NVR5216-16HP-XI/Pro - 16 Channel 16-Port PoE NVR

Dahua DHI-NVR5216-16HP-XI-Pro — 16 Channel 16-Port PoE NVR

The Dahua DHI-NVR5216-16HP-XI-Pro (Dahua writes it NVR5216-16HP-XI/Pro) is a 16 channel PoE NVR: a 1U WizMind AI network video recorder, also called a CCTV recorder or security camera recorder, with 16 built-in PoE ports, 2 SATA bays and 8K HDMI output. It takes IP cameras of up to 32MP and runs face detection and recognition, perimeter protection, metadata and AcuPick on the recorder, with WizSeek natural-language video search powered by Dahua's Xinghan large-scale AI model and the NVR NEXT interface. See the guide to Dahua WizMind.

Also listed as NVR5216-16HP-XI-Pro.

Key features

• 16 channels with 16 built-in PoE ports (10/100 Mbps, IEEE 802.3af/at; ports 1-8 support ePoE); total PoE output 200 W, up to 25.5 W per port.
• IP cameras up to 32MP; max. decoding capability 40 × 1080p@30 fps or 16 × 5 MP@30 fps.
• Max. 512/512/384 Mbps incoming, recording and outgoing bandwidth with AI disabled; 200 Mbps with AI enabled.
• 8K HDMI output (up to 7680 × 4320) plus VGA.
• AI by recorder: 8-channel face detection and recognition (up to 20 face databases and 200,000 face images), 8-channel metadata, 8-channel AcuPick and 16-channel perimeter protection.
• WizSeek natural-language video search for human, vehicle, object and event, powered by Xinghan large-scale AI models.
• 2 SATA ports, each up to 26 TB; N+M cluster and iSCSI support.
• NVR NEXT, a modular GUI; ONVIF 25.06 (Profile T, S, G and M).

Technical specification

AcuPick search: this model supports Dahua AcuPick. See Dahua AcuPick 2.0 explained for how it works and what's new.

Works with

• Dahua DHI-ARB1606 alarm box, an optional accessory listed by Dahua for this recorder
• Dahua DHI-NVR5432-16HP-XI/Pro, the 32 channel WizMind NVR with 16 PoE ports
• Dahua DHI-NVR5216-16P-EI2, a 16 channel PoE WizSense NVR with 8K HDMI
• Western Digital WD Purple WD10PURZ 1TB surveillance hard drive (SATA, within the 26TB limit)
• Western Digital WD Purple WD40PURZ 4TB surveillance hard drive
• Western Digital WD Purple WD82PURZ 8TB surveillance hard drive
• Toshiba S300 HDWT720UZSVA 2TB video streaming hard drive
• Toshiba S300 HDWT740UZSVA 4TB video streaming hard drive
• Toshiba S300 HDWT360UZSVA 6TB video streaming hard drive

What you will need

• One or two surveillance-grade hard drives (2 SATA bays, up to 26 TB each): choose one from the Hard Drive option on this page, or fit your own.
• Up to 16 PoE IP cameras and standard network cabling to the built-in PoE ports.
• An HDMI or VGA monitor for setup and local viewing.

Common questions

What does WizMind mean on this recorder?

Dahua describes WizMind as a full portfolio of project-oriented products (IPC, IVSS, NVR, PTZ, XVR, thermal and software platform) that use deep learning algorithms to provide AI solutions for verticals. Read more in our guide to Dahua WizMind.

How many cameras can plug straight into the recorder?

It has 16 PoE ports (10/100 Mbps, IEEE 802.3af/at; ports 1-8 support ePoE) for its 16 channels. Dahua lists a total PoE output of 200 W and a maximum of 25.5 W for a single port.

What does the 8K HDMI output mean?

Dahua lists "Supports 8K HDMI output": the HDMI output goes up to 7680 × 4320, with 3840 × 2160, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 1024 and 1280 × 720 also listed, and there is one VGA output.

How many channels can the recorder's own AI cover?

Dahua headlines 8-channel face detection and recognition, 8-channel metadata and 8-channel AcuPick by recorder with the Xinghan Large-Scale AI Models enabled, and 16-channel perimeter protection (10 IVS rules for each channel). With the Xinghan models disabled, Dahua lists face detection, metadata and AcuPick by recorder on 16 channels.

What are AcuPick and WizSeek?

Dahua describes AcuPick as search technology that uses back-end intelligence to locate targets in large amounts of video with greater precision. WizSeek, powered by the Xinghan large-scale AI model, is natural-language video search for human, vehicle, object and event. Full-channel WizSeek (max 16 targets per second) is available with cameras that support AcuPick, IVS, metadata or SMD.

How much storage can I fit?

Two SATA ports, each taking a disk of up to 26 TB. Dahua notes that the maximum HDD capacity varies with environment temperature. Choose a hard drive from the Hard Drive option on this page, or choose recorder only.

Can it record cameras from other brands?

Dahua lists third-party camera access for Panasonic, Sony, Axis, Arecont, Pelco, Canon, Hanwha and ONVIF. Interoperability is ONVIF 25.06 (Profile T, S, G and M).

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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