Dahua DHI-NVR5416-16HP-EI2 - 16 Channel 16-Port PoE NVR

Dahua DHI-NVR5416-16HP-EI2 — 16 Channel 16-Port PoE NVR

The Dahua DHI-NVR5416-16HP-EI2 is a 16 channel PoE NVR, also called a network video recorder, from Dahua's WizSense range. It is a 1.5U CCTV recorder for IP cameras up to 32MP, with 16 PoE ports, 4 HDD bays and 8K HDMI output. Dahua lists on-recorder AI for 4-channel face detection and recognition, 4-channel video metadata and AcuPick, 8-channel perimeter protection and 16-channel SMD Plus.

Also listed as NVR5416-16HP-EI2. Dahua files it in its NVR 5 EI2 series.

Key features

• 16 channel recorder with 16 PoE ports (10/100 Mbps, IEEE 802.3af/at). Ports 1-8 support ePoE. Total PoE output is 200 W, with a maximum of 25.5 W on one port.
• 4 SATA ports for hard drives up to 26 TB each, plus iSCSI access to remote storage.
• IP cameras up to 32MP. Dahua lists decoding of 40 x 1080p@30 fps or 10 x 8MP@30 fps, and 448 Mbps incoming, recording and outgoing bandwidth with AI off (200 Mbps with AI on).
• 8K HDMI output (up to 7680 x 4320), with 2 HDMI and 2 VGA outputs.
• AI by recorder: 4-channel face detection and recognition (up to 20 face databases and 30,000 face images), 4-channel video metadata, 8-channel perimeter protection, 16-channel SMD Plus and 4-channel AcuPick.
• AI by camera, with compatible cameras: face detection and recognition, perimeter protection, SMD, metadata, AcuPick, ANPR, stereo analysis, heat map, people counting, PPE detection, smart object detection and smart sound detection.
• WizSeek natural-language video search for human, vehicle, object and event, plus the NVR NEXT interface, EPTZ, and one-click arming and disarming.

Technical specification

Works with

• Dahua DHI-ARB1606 RS485 alarm box, listed by Dahua as an optional accessory
• Dahua DHI-NVR5416-EI2, the same 4-bay recorder without PoE ports, if your cameras are already powered by a separate PoE switch
• Hard drives: choose one from the Hard Drive option on this page (Dahua lists 4 SATA ports, up to 26 TB each)
• Dahua also lists the DHI-RailBracket60/L-Shaped server cabinet rail bracket and the ESS1504C 4 bay eSATA extension cabinet as optional accessories.

Common questions

How many cameras can the DHI-NVR5416-16HP-EI2 record?

It has 16 audio and video access channels, so it records up to 16 IP cameras, and all 16 can connect to its 16 PoE ports. Dahua lists support for cameras up to 32MP.

How much PoE power does it provide?

Dahua lists 16 PoE ports (10/100 Mbps, IEEE 802.3af/at) with ports 1-8 supporting ePoE. Total PoE output is 200 W, and the maximum for a single port is 25.5 W.

What does WizSense mean?

WizSense is Dahua's AI range. Dahua says it uses an independent AI chip and deep learning algorithms and focuses on human and vehicle detection. Read our WizSense guide for more.

What is AcuPick?

Dahua describes AcuPick as a search technology that uses both front-end and back-end intelligence to help locate targets in large amounts of video with greater precision. This recorder runs AcuPick on 4 channels itself, and with cameras that support it on all channels.

What does video metadata record?

For people, Dahua lists top colour and type, bottom colour and type, hat, bag, age, gender and umbrella. For motor vehicles it lists licence plate, plate colour, vehicle body, model, logo, calling, seatbelt, interior and registration location. For non-motor vehicles it lists model, colour, number of persons and helmet. The recorder runs video metadata on 4 channels itself.

What is the difference from the DHI-NVR5416-EI2?

Both are 16 channel recorders with 4 HDD bays. This -16HP model has 16 PoE ports, and the DHI-NVR5416-EI2 does not list any.

Full manufacturer specification: Dahua product page

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Download the Dahua DHI-NVR5416-16HP-EI2 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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