Dahua DHI-NVR5216-16P-4KS2 - 16 Channel 16 Port PoE NVR
Product Features
- Dahua DHI-NVR5216-16P-4KS2 is a 16 channel PoE NVR, a 1U 4K H.265 Pro network video recorder and CCTV security camera recorder.
- Buy it as an NVR with hard drive or on its own: 2 SATA III bays, up to 8 TB per HDD, simultaneous HDMI and VGA output.
- 16 PoE ports (IEEE802.3af/at), 320 Mbps incoming bandwidth, up to 12MP for preview and playback.
- 3D intelligent positioning with Dahua PTZ camera.
The Dahua DHI-NVR5216-16P-4KS2 - 16 Channel 1U 16PoE 4K and H.265 Pro Network Video Recorder is part of Dahua’s network video recorder (NVR) range.
Also listed as NVR5216-16P-4KS2 and DH-NVR5216-16P-4KS2.
You can order it as a CCTV recorder with hard drive: the Hard Drive option on this page offers WD Purple or Toshiba S300 models, or you can order the unit alone. Zenith Security Co, Wolverhampton, is a UK supplier of this Dahua network video recorder.
Who is it for?
An NVR is the heart of an IP CCTV system. It records the cameras, powers them over the network cable where it has PoE ports, and provides remote viewing through an app. Choose the channel count for the cameras you have plus room to grow — an 8-channel recorder costs little more than a 4-channel and saves replacing it later.
Choosing the right recorder
- Channels. One per camera. Buy above your current count if you may expand.
- PoE ports. Built-in PoE powers cameras directly. Without it, you need a separate PoE switch.
- Maximum resolution per channel. An 8MP camera needs a recorder that records 8MP, or it will downscale.
- Drive bays. More bays means more retention. Two bays suits a busy commercial site needing 30 days.
What you will need
- A surveillance-grade hard drive — we fit and format it before dispatch or collection.
- Cat5e or Cat6 cable to each camera and a network cable to your router for remote viewing.
- An HDMI screen for setup; day to day most people use the app.
Technical specification
| Model | DHI-NVR5216-16P-4KS2 |
|---|---|
| Channels | 16 channel |
| PoE ports | 16 ports (IEEE802.3af/at) |
| Incoming bandwidth | 320Mbps |
| Video compression | H.265/H.264/MJPEG/MPEG4 |
| Recording resolution | 12MP, 8MP, 6MP, 5MP, 4MP, 3MP, 1080P, 720P, D1 |
| Video output | 1 HDMI (up to 3840 x 2160), 1 VGA |
| Audio | 1 channel input, 1 channel output, RCA |
| Alarm in/out | 4 channel in, 2 channel out |
| Network | 1 RJ-45 port (10/100/1000Mbps) |
| USB | 2 ports (1 rear USB 3.0, 1 front USB 2.0) |
| Serial ports | RS232 for PC communication and keyboard; RS485 for PTZ control |
| Storage | 2 SATA III ports, up to 8TB for each HDD |
| Power supply | Single, AC 100~240V, 50/60 Hz |
| Case | 1U, 375mm x 327.5mm x 53mm |
| Operating temperature | -10°C to +55°C |
The Lite series equivalent is the DHI-NVR4216-16P-4KS2.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a monthly fee?
No — recording is local to the recorder and the app is free.
Can I use cameras from another brand?
Usually yes over ONVIF, though brand-specific analytics may not carry across.
How much storage do I need?
It depends on resolution, camera count and retention. Tell us the setup and we will size it.
Browse the full Dahua range or all CCTV. Need help choosing? Contact us, call 01902 902251, or visit our Wolverhampton trade counter.
Browse the range: Dahua NVR range · Dahua cameras.
| Product Code | DHI-NVR5216-16P-4KS2 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dahua |
| Product Type | NVR |
| Max No. of Channels | 16 ch |
| Video Compression | H.265/H.264/MJPEG/MPEG4 |
| Recording Resolution | 12Mp/8Mp/6Mp/5Mp/4Mp/3Mp/1080P/ 720P/ D1&etc. |
| Display | 1 HDMI (1 HDMI up to 3840x2160), 1 VGA |
| Storage Capacity | 2 SATA III Ports, up to 8TB capacity for each HDD |
| eSATA/Mini SAS | N/A |
| Audio I/O | 1 Channel Input, 1 Channel Output, RCA |
| Alarm I/O | 4 Channel, Low Level Effective, Green Terminal Interface, 2 Channel, NO/NC Programmable, Green Terminal Interface |
| Interface | 1 RJ-45 port (10/100/1000Mbps) |
| PoE Port | 16 ports (IEEE802.3af/at) |
| USB Port | 2 ports (1 Rear USB3.0,1 Front USB2.0) |
| Serial Interface | RS2321 Port, for PC Communication and Keyboard;RS4851 Port, for PTZ Control |
| Smart Function | Recording, PTZ, Tour, Alarm Out, Video Push, Email, FTP, Snapshot, Buzzer and Screen Tips, Motion Detection, MD Zones: 396 (22 × 18), Video Loss and Tampering |
| Power | Single, AC 100~240V, 50/60 Hz |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C ~ +55°C (+14°F ~ +131°F), 86 ~ 106kpa |
| Dimensions | 1U, 375mm×327.5mm×53mm (14.8 |
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