Dahua DHI-NVR5416-EI2 - 16 Channel Non-PoE NVR

Dahua DHI-NVR5416-EI2 — 16 Channel Non-PoE NVR

The Dahua DHI-NVR5416-EI2 is a 16 channel 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 4 HDD bays, 8K HDMI output and two network ports. Dahua lists no PoE ports for this model, so cameras are powered separately, for example by a PoE switch. 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-EI2.

Key features

• 16 channel recorder with 4 SATA ports for hard drives up to 26 TB each, plus 1 eSATA port, N+M cluster and iSCSI support.
• 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.
• 2 network ports (10/100/1000 Mbps) with multi-address, load balance, fault tolerance and link aggregation network modes.
• 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
• A PoE switch to power PoE cameras, as this recorder lists no PoE ports
• Dahua DHI-NVR5416-16HP-EI2, the same 4-bay recorder with 16 PoE ports
• 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-EI2 record?

It has 16 audio and video access channels, so it records up to 16 IP cameras. Dahua lists support for cameras up to 32MP.

Does it have PoE ports?

Dahua lists no PoE ports for the DHI-NVR5416-EI2. Cameras need their own power, for example from a PoE switch. The DHI-NVR5416-16HP-EI2 is the 16 PoE port version.

What do the two network ports do?

Dahua lists 2 network ports (10/100/1000 Mbps) with multi-address, load balance, fault tolerance and link aggregation modes.

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 AI does the recorder run itself?

By recorder: 4-channel face detection and recognition, 4-channel video metadata, 8-channel perimeter protection, 16-channel SMD Plus and 4-channel AcuPick. ANPR, people counting, heat map and PPE detection are done by the camera, so they need compatible cameras.

How much storage can it take?

It has 4 SATA ports, each taking a disk up to 26 TB, plus 1 eSATA port. Dahua also lists N+M cluster and iSCSI support.

Full manufacturer specification: Dahua product page

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