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Technical Specifications

Hikvision DS-7616NI-Q2/16P US 16-Channel PoE NVR

The Hikvision DS-7616NI-Q2/16P US is a 16-channel network video recorder built for users who want an easier way to power, connect, and manage multiple IP cameras from one central unit. With 16 independent PoE ports, up to 8 MP camera support, and HDMI output up to 4K, it gives you a practical path to building a cleaner, more scalable surveillance system. It is a strong fit for businesses, offices, retail spaces, warehouses, schools, and larger residential properties that need dependable recording, efficient playback, and straightforward remote access. If your goal is to reduce installation headaches while keeping room for high-resolution coverage, this model is designed for that kind of setup.

Ideal Applications

  • Retail stores needing multi-camera coverage with centralized recording
  • Office buildings and commercial suites with up to 16 IP cameras
  • Warehouses and light industrial spaces needing remote viewing and smart playback
  • Schools, clinics, and small campuses requiring organized camera management
  • Larger homes or multi-building properties that benefit from built-in PoE camera connections

These uses are based on the recorder’s 16-channel IP camera capacity, integrated 16-port PoE switching, smart event support, dual display outputs, and remote network management features listed in the datasheet.

Common Uses

  • Recording entrances, exits, cash wrap areas, stock rooms, and parking zones
  • Monitoring employee, visitor, or customer activity across multiple camera views
  • Reviewing incidents faster with smart search and smart playback
  • Using motion, line crossing, intrusion, ANPR, heat map, and people counting functions with supported cameras
  • Managing camera systems remotely through Hik-Connect and DDNS

These common uses are drawn directly from the functions and smart features described on page 1 of the PDF.

Key Features

IP Camera Inputs
Up to 16-ch IP camera inputs
Video Formats
H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264 video formats
Decoding Capacity
Up to 1-ch@8 MP/5-ch@1080p decoding capacity
Incoming Bandwidth
Up to 160 Mbps incoming bandwidth
Compression Efficiency
H.265+ compression effectively reduces the storage space by up to 75%
Video Outputs
Provide simultaneous HDMI and VGA outputs
HDMI Resolution
HDMI video output at up to 4K resolution
Storage
2 SATA interfaces for HDD connection (up to 8 TB capacity per HDD)
Playback Tools
Smart search/smart playback to improve the playback efficiency
Smart Analytics
Support multiple VCA (Video Content Analytics) events
Advanced Smart Functions
Configurable special camera smart functions, such as VCA detection (motion, line crossing, intrusion, etc.), heat map, ANPR, and people counting
PoE Ports
16 independent PoE network interfaces
LAN Interface
1 self-adaptive 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet interface
Remote Management
Hik-Connect & DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) for easy network management


Buyer-Focused Summary

This is the kind of NVR that simplifies installation while still giving you the camera capacity many growing systems need. The built-in 16-port PoE design helps reduce extra hardware, while 4K HDMI output and support for up to 8 MP cameras give you clearer viewing and playback. Add smart playback tools, broad protocol support, and remote management, and you get a recorder built to make day-to-day monitoring more efficient. 

Model

Model
DS-7616NI-Q2/16P

Video and Audio

IP video input
16-ch
IP video input resolution
Up to 8 MP resolution
Incoming bandwidth
160 Mbps
Outgoing bandwidth
80 Mbps
HDMI output
1-ch, 4K (4096 x 2160)/30 Hz, 4K (3840 x 2160)/30 Hz, 2K (2560 x 1440)/60 Hz, 1920 x 1080/60 Hz, 1600 x 1200/60 Hz, 1280 x 1024/60 Hz, 1280 x 720/60 Hz
VGA output
1-ch, 1920 × 1080/60 Hz, 1280 × 1024/60 Hz, 1280 × 720/60 Hz
Video output mode
HDMI/VGA simultaneous output
CVBS output
N/A
Audio output
1-ch, RCA (Linear, 1 KΩ)
Two-way audio input
1-ch, RCA (2.0 Vp-p, 1 KΩ, using the audio input)

Decoding

Decoding format
H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264
Recording resolution
8 MP/6 MP/5 MP/4 MP/3 MP/1080p/UXGA/720p/VGA /4CIF/DCIF/2CIF/CIF/QCIF
Synchronous playback
16-ch
Capability
1-ch@8 MP (30 fps)/5-ch@1080p (30 fps)
Stream type
Video, Video & Audio
Audio compression
G.711ulaw/G.711alaw/G.722/G.726

Network

Remote connection
64
Network protocol
TCP/IP, DHCP, IPv4, IPv6, DNS, DDNS, NTP, RTSP, SADP, SMTP, SNMP, NFS, iSCSI, ISUP, UPnP™, HTTP, HTTPS
Network interface
1, RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface

PoE

Interface
16, RJ-45 10/100 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface
Power
≤ 150 W
Supported standard
IEEE 802.3 af/at

Auxiliary Interface

SATA
2 SATA interfaces
Capacity
Up to 8 TB capacity for each disk
USB interface
Front panel: 1 × USB 2.0; Rear panel: 1 × USB 2.0

General

Power supply
100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz
Consumption (without HDD and PoE off)
≤ 15 W
Working temperature
-10 °C to 55 °C (14 °F to 131 °F)
Working humidity
10% to 90%
Dimension (W × D × H)
385 × 315 × 52 mm (15.2"× 12.4" × 2.0")
Weight (without HDD)
≤ 2.6 kg (5.7 lb)

Certification

FCC
Part 15 Subpart B, ANSI C63.4-2014
CE
EN 55032: 2015, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 50130-4, EN 55035: 2017

Physical Interface

1
PoE Interfaces
2
LAN Interface
3
AUDIO OUT
4
AUDIO IN
5
HDMI Interface
6
VGA Output (DB9 Connector)
7
USB Interface
8
GND
9
Power Supply
10
Power Switch

Available Model

Available Model
DS-7616NI-Q2/16P

Accessories Found in the PDF

Optional accessory for rack-mounting
Mounting ear

The dimension diagram on page 3 specifically labels a mounting ear as an optional accessory for rack-mounting. No other included accessories are explicitly listed in the datasheet.

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