Dahua DHI-NVR5216-16P-EI - 16 Channel 16-Port PoE NVR, WizSense AI CCTV Network Video Recorder, 8K HDMI, Face Recognition, 2 HDD Bays, 1U
Product Features
- Dahua DHI-NVR5216-16P-EI is a 16 channel WizSense AI NVR with 16 built-in PoE ports, for IP CCTV cameras up to 32MP.
- On-board AI: 2-channel face detection and recognition, 4-channel perimeter protection and 8-channel SMD Plus.
- 2 SATA bays, each up to 20TB, with 8K HDMI and VGA output.
- Ports 1-8 support ePoE; 130 W total PoE budget.
Dahua DHI-NVR5216-16P-EI — 16 Channel 16-Port PoE NVR
The Dahua DHI-NVR5216-16P-EI (also written NVR5216-16P-EI) is a 16 channel WizSense AI NVR: a network video recorder, also called a CCTV recorder or security camera recorder, for up to 16 IP cameras of up to 32MP, with 16 built-in PoE ports. It belongs to Dahua's WizSense NVR series and runs face detection and recognition, perimeter protection and SMD Plus on the recorder itself. It has two SATA bays and an HDMI output up to 7680 × 4320 (8K).
Key features
- 16 channels, IP cameras up to 32MP.
- 16 PoE ports (IEEE 802.3af/at), ports 1-8 support ePoE; 130 W total PoE output, up to 25.5 W per port.
- 384 Mbps incoming, recording and outgoing bandwidth with AI disabled (200 Mbps with AI enabled).
- AI by recorder: 2-channel face detection and recognition, 4-channel perimeter protection and 8-channel SMD Plus.
- AI by camera: video metadata, AcuPick, ANPR, people counting, heat map, PPE detection, smart object and smart sound detection and more.
- 2 SATA ports, up to 20 TB each.
- 4 alarm inputs and 2 alarm outputs; ONVIF 25.06 (Profile T, S, G, M).
Technical specification
| Model | DHI-NVR5216-16P-EI |
|---|---|
| Dahua description | 16CH 1U Network Video Recorder |
| Series | WizSense, NVR5000-EI |
| Channels | 16 |
| Decoding capability | AI disabled: up to 2 × 32 MP@25 fps, 4 × 16 MP, 8 × 8 MP or 16 × 4 MP @30 fps. AI enabled: up to 1 × 32 MP@25 fps, 2 × 16 MP, 6 × 8 MP or 12 × 4 MP @30 fps |
| Resolution | 32 MP; 24 MP; 16 MP; 12 MP; 8 MP; 6 MP; 5 MP; 4 MP; 3 MP; 1080p; 720p; 960p; D1; CIF; QCIF |
| Network bandwidth | AI disabled: 384 Mbps incoming, recording and outgoing; AI enabled: 200 Mbps |
| Video compression | Smart H.265+; H.265; Smart H.264+; H.264; MJPEG |
| AI by recorder | 2-channel face detection and recognition; 4-channel perimeter protection (10 IVS rules each); 8-channel SMD Plus |
| Face database capacity | Up to 20 face databases with 20,000 images |
| License plate database | Up to 20,000 plate numbers; blocklist and allowlist |
| Video output | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA (HDMI up to 7680 × 4320; VGA up to 1920 × 1080) |
| Interoperability | ONVIF 25.06 (Profile T; Profile S; Profile G; Profile M); CGI; SDK |
| Audio | 1-channel RCA input, 1-channel RCA output |
| Alarm | 4 inputs, 2 outputs |
| Disk interface | 2 SATA ports, up to 20 TB each |
| USB | 2 (1 front USB 2.0, 1 rear USB 3.0) |
| Serial | 1 RS-232, 1 RS-485 |
| Network port | 1 (10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port, RJ-45) |
| PoE ports | 16 ports, 10/100 Mbps, IEEE 802.3 af/at, ports 1-8 support ePoE |
| Power supply | 100–240 VAC, 47-63 Hz |
| Power consumption | NVR ≤ 10 W (without HDD); total PoE output 130 W, max. 25.5 W per port |
| Operating temperature | -10 °C to +55 °C |
| Dimensions | 375.0 mm × 329.3 mm × 53.0 mm (W × D × H) |
| Net weight | 2.66 kg |
Works with
- Dahua DHI-NVR5216-16P-EI2, the EI2 version of this recorder
- Dahua DHI-NVR5216-8P-EI, the 16 channel 8 PoE version
- Western Digital WD Purple WD40PURZ 4TB surveillance hard drive
- Western Digital WD Purple WD82PURZ 8TB surveillance hard drive
What you will need
- Surveillance-grade hard drives (2 SATA bays, up to 20 TB each): choose one from the Hard Drive option on this page, or fit your own.
- Up to 16 IP cameras, powered from the built-in PoE ports.
- An HDMI or VGA monitor for setup and local viewing.
Common questions
What does WizSense mean on this recorder?
Dahua describes WizSense as a series of AI products that use an independent AI chip and deep learning algorithms and focus on humans and vehicles. Read more in our guide to Dahua WizSense.
What is ePoE?
Ports 1-8 support Dahua ePoE, which extends PoE transmission distance to compatible cameras. Total PoE output is 130 W, up to 25.5 W per port.
How much storage can I fit?
Two SATA ports, up to 20 TB each. Dahua notes the limit varies with environment temperature. The Hard Drive option on this page adds one drive.
Full manufacturer specification: Dahua product page
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).
Browse the full Dahua range, more CCTV recorders, or contact us on 01902 902251 or visit our Wolverhampton trade counter for advice.
| Product Code | DHI-NVR5216-16P-EI |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dahua |
| HDD Bays | 2 |
| Max IP Camera Resolution | 32MP |
| PoE Ports | 16 |
| AI Function | SMD Plus, IVS (Perimeter Protection), Face Detection, Face Recognition |
| Video Output | 1 VGA/1 HDMI |
| Product Type | NVR |
| Max No. of Channels | 16 ch |
| Video Compression | Smart H.265+; H.265; Smart H.264+; H.264; MJPEG |
| Recording Resolution | Up to 32MP |
| Display | 1 x HDMI (up to 7680x4320), 1 x VGA |
| Storage Capacity | 2 x SATA, up to 20TB each |
| Power | 100-240 VAC; <=10W (without HDD); PoE 130W total |
| Dimensions | 375.0 x 329.3 x 53.0 mm (W x D x H) |
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