Dahua NVR5216-16P-I - 16 Channel 1U 16PoE WizMind Network Video Recorder
Product Features
- 16 channel IP video access
- 1U rackmount design with 2 HDD bays
- 16 built-in PoE ports (ports 1-8 support extended-range ePoE & EoC)
- Smart H.265+/H.265/Smart H.264+/H.264/MJPEG video compression
- AI face recognition on up to 4 channels, up to 22 faces/sec, 20 face databases with 100,000 face images
- Up to 16 channel AI perimeter protection
Dahua NVR5216-16P-I — 16-Channel Network Video Recorder
The Dahua NVR5216-16P-I is a 16 channel, 1U network video recorder from Dahua's WizMind range, built with 2 internal HDD bays and 16 built-in PoE ports so IP cameras can be powered and recorded from a single box. Its standout feature is onboard AI: the recorder can run perimeter protection analytics across all 16 channels and face recognition on up to 4 channels at once, processing as many as 22 faces per second against a library of up to 100,000 stored face images across 20 databases.
Who is it for?
This NVR suits installers and end users fitting out a medium-sized site — a retail unit, warehouse, office or larger residential install — who want a self-contained recorder that powers its own PoE cameras without a separate switch, plus AI analytics such as perimeter alarms and face recognition without the cost of a standalone AI server.
Key specification
| Channels | 16 IP camera channels |
|---|---|
| Form factor | 1U rackmount |
| HDD bays | 2 |
| PoE ports | 16 built-in (ports 1-8 support extended-range ePoE & EoC) |
| Video compression | Smart H.265+/H.265/Smart H.264+/H.264/MJPEG |
| AI perimeter protection | Up to 16 channels |
| AI face recognition | Up to 4 channels, up to 22 faces/sec |
| Face database | Up to 20 databases, 100,000 face images in total |
| Series | Dahua WizMind |
What you will need
- Hard drives — this recorder ships without HDDs fitted; add up to 2 surveillance-rated drives sized to your channel count and required retention.
- PoE cabling — with 16 PoE ports built in, most 16-camera installs need no extra switch; for larger installs needing more ports see our PoE switch range.
- A monitor — connect a screen via HDMI or VGA if you want to view live footage and configure the recorder locally, in addition to network and mobile app access.
Frequently asked questions
How many cameras can I connect to the NVR5216-16P-I?
Up to 16 IP cameras. All 16 channels are also built-in PoE ports, so in most installs no extra network switch is needed.
Does the NVR5216-16P-I support face recognition?
Yes. It can run face recognition on up to 4 channels simultaneously, processing up to 22 faces per second and matching against up to 20 face databases holding 100,000 face images in total.
How many hard drives does it take?
The unit has 2 internal HDD bays. Drives are not included as standard — choose surveillance-rated drives sized to your channel count and required retention.
What is ePoE and EoC on this recorder?
Ports 1-8 support Dahua's ePoE and EoC technology, which extends the usable PoE cable run beyond the standard 100m limit using twisted-pair or coax cabling.
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| Product Code | NVR5216-16P-I |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dahua |
| Max No. of Channels | 16 ch |
| Video Compression | Smart H.265+/H.265/Smart H.264+/H.264/MJPEG |
| PoE Port | 16 (ports 1-8 support ePoE & EoC) |
| Smart Function | AI perimeter protection (up to 16 channels); face recognition (up to 4 channels, up to 22 faces/sec, 20 databases, 100,000 face images) |
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