The Dahua DHI-NVR5216-16P-I is a 16 channel PoE NVR, also called a network video recorder, from Dahua's WizMind range. It is a CCTV recorder with 16 PoE ports, where ports 1-8 support ePoE and EoC. Dahua lists AI perimeter protection on up to 16 channels and video stream face recognition on up to 4 channels, with HDMI output up to 3840 x 2160.
Also listed as NVR5216-16P-I.
| Model | DHI-NVR5216-16P-I |
|---|---|
| Dahua description | 16Channel 1U 2HDDs 16PoE WizMind Network Video Recorder |
| Series | WizMind, NVR5000-I |
| Processor and operating system | Multi-core embedded processor; Embedded Linux |
| IP camera input | 16 channels |
| Perimeter protection | 16 channels, 10 IVS rules for each channel; human and vehicle secondary recognition for tripwire and intrusion |
| Face recognition | Max 22 face pictures/sec (modeling and comparing); 4-channel video stream face recognition or 16-channel picture stream face recognition (with FD camera) |
| Face database | Up to 20 face databases, up to 100,000 face images in total |
| Recording bandwidth | 320 Mbps (160 Mbps when AI function enabled) |
| Decoding capability | 4-ch@8MP (30 fps), 16-ch@1080P (30 fps) |
| Compression | Smart H.265+/H.265/Smart H.264+/H.264/MJPEG |
| Record resolution | 16MP, 12MP, 8MP, 6MP, 5MP, 4MP, 3MP, 1080P, 1.3MP, 720P, D1 etc. |
| Video output | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA; HDMI: 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 1024, 1280 x 720; VGA: 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 1024, 1280 x 720 |
| Multi-screen display | 1/4/8/9/16 |
| Two-way talk | 1 channel input, 1 channel output, RCA |
| PoE | 16 ports (IEEE802.3af/at); ports 1-8 support ePoE and EoC |
| Network | 1 RJ-45 port (10/100/1000 Mbps) |
| Third-party support | Panasonic, Sony, Samsung, Axis, Pelco, Arecont, ONVIF, Canon and more |
| Interoperability | ONVIF 2.4, SDK, CGI |
| Storage | 2 SATA III ports, up to 10 TB for a single HDD (varies with environment temperature); internal HDD N/A; eSATA N/A |
| Interfaces | 2 USB (1 rear USB 3.0, 1 front USB 2.0); RS232 1 port; RS485 1 port; alarm input 4 channels; relay output 2 channels |
| Power | AC100V-240V, 50-60 Hz; NVR less than 15.6 W (without HDD); 130 W total rated power, PoE max 25.5 W for a single port |
| Operating conditions | -10 °C to +55 °C, 86-106 kPa |
| Size and weight | 1U, 375.0 mm x 327.4 mm x 53.0 mm; 2.70 kg net (without HDD) |
It has 16 IP camera inputs, so it records up to 16 network cameras. Dahua lists decoding of 4 channels at 8MP (30 fps) or 16 channels at 1080P (30 fps).
It has 16 PoE ports (IEEE 802.3af/at). Ports 1-8 support ePoE and EoC. Dahua lists 130 W total rated power and a maximum of 25.5 W on a single port.
Dahua describes WizMind as a full portfolio of project-oriented AI products that use deep learning algorithms. Read our WizMind guide for more.
Dahua lists up to 4 channels of video stream face recognition, or 16 channels of picture stream face recognition when used with face detection cameras. It processes up to 22 face pictures per second against up to 20 face databases and 100,000 face images.
Dahua lists the internal HDD as N/A. Choose a hard drive from the Hard Drive option on this page. The 2 SATA III ports take drives up to 10 TB each.
Dahua lists ONVIF 2.4 and support for Panasonic, Sony, Samsung, Axis, Pelco, Arecont and Canon cameras, and more.
Full manufacturer specification: Dahua product page
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Download the Dahua DHI-NVR5216-16P-I datasheet (PDF).
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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| Product Code | DHI-NVR5216-16P-I |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dahua |
| HDD Bays | 2 |
| PoE Ports | 16 |
| AI Function | IVS (Perimeter Protection), Face Recognition |
| Product Type | NVR |
| Max No. of Channels | 16 ch |
| Video Compression | Smart H.265+/H.265, Smart H.264+/H.264, MJPEG |
| Display | 16-channel 1080p decoding |
| PoE Port | Ports 1-8 support ePoE and EoC (extended range over coax) |
| Smart Function | AI perimeter protection (up to 16 channels); video stream face recognition (up to 4 channels, 22 faces/sec, 20 face databases, 100,000 face images) |
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