Dahua DHI-NVR5816-16P-EI - 16 Channel 16-Port PoE NVR, WizSense AI CCTV Network Video Recorder, 8K HDMI, 8 HDD Bays, RAID, 2U
Product Features
- Dahua DHI-NVR5816-16P-EI is a 16 channel WizSense AI NVR with 16 built-in PoE ports, for IP CCTV cameras up to 32MP.
- 8 SATA bays, each up to 20TB, with RAID 0/1/5/6/10 and eSATA.
- 2 HDMI (up to 8K) and 2 VGA outputs.
- On-board AI: face detection and recognition, perimeter protection and SMD Plus.
Dahua DHI-NVR5816-16P-EI — 16 Channel 16-Port PoE 8-Bay NVR
The Dahua DHI-NVR5816-16P-EI (also written NVR5816-16P-EI) is a 16 channel WizSense AI NVR: a 2U 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, 8 SATA bays and RAID. It belongs to Dahua's WizSense NVR series.
Key features
- 16 channels, IP cameras up to 32MP.
- 16 PoE ports (IEEE 802.3af/at), ports 1-8 support ePoE; 150 W total PoE output, up to 25.5 W per port.
- 8 SATA ports, up to 20 TB each, plus eSATA; RAID 0/1/5/6/10.
- 2 HDMI (up to 7680 × 4320) and 2 VGA outputs.
- AI by recorder: 2-channel face detection and recognition, 4-channel perimeter protection and 8-channel SMD Plus.
- 384 Mbps bandwidth with AI disabled (200 Mbps with AI enabled).
- 16 alarm inputs and 8 alarm outputs.
Technical specification
| Model | DHI-NVR5816-16P-EI |
|---|---|
| Dahua description | 16CH 8HDD 2U 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 |
| Video output | 2 HDMI, 2 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, 2-channel RCA output |
| Alarm | 16 inputs, 8 outputs (1-channel 12 V 1 A output) |
| Disk interface | 8 SATA ports, up to 20 TB each; 1 eSATA |
| RAID | RAID 0/1/5/6/10 |
| USB | 4 (2 front USB 2.0, 2 rear USB 3.0) |
| Serial | 1 RS-232, 2 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, 50-60 Hz |
| Power consumption | NVR ≤ 13 W (without HDD); total PoE output 150 W, max. 25.5 W per port |
| Operating temperature | -10 °C to +55 °C |
| Dimensions | 440.1 mm × 457.9 mm × 89.1 mm (W × D × H) |
| Net weight | 6.90 kg |
Works with
- Dahua DHI-NVR5832-EI2, a 32 channel 8-bay WizSense NVR
- Dahua DHI-NVR5416-16P-EI, the 4-bay 16 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 (8 SATA bays, up to 20 TB each): choose one from the Hard Drive option on this page, or fit your own. RAID needs several matching drives.
- Up to 16 IP cameras, powered from the built-in PoE ports.
- An HDMI or VGA monitor for setup and local viewing.
Common questions
Does it support RAID?
Yes. Dahua lists RAID 0/1/5/6/10 across the 8 SATA bays.
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.
How many monitors can I connect?
Two HDMI (up to 8K) and two VGA outputs. HDMI1 and HDMI2 can show different video sources.
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-NVR5816-16P-EI |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dahua |
| HDD Bays | 8 |
| Max IP Camera Resolution | 32MP |
| PoE Ports | 16 |
| AI Function | SMD Plus, IVS (Perimeter Protection), Face Detection, Face Recognition |
| Video Output | 2 VGA/2 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 | 2 x HDMI (up to 7680x4320), 2 x VGA |
| Storage Capacity | 8 x SATA, up to 20TB each, RAID 0/1/5/6/10 |
| Power | 100-240 VAC; <=13W (without HDD); PoE 150W total |
| Dimensions | 440.1 x 457.9 x 89.1 mm (W x D x H) |
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