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Technical Specifications

Hikvision DS-7716NI-I4(B) Series NVR

Intro

The Hikvision DS-7716NI-I4(B) is a 16-channel network video recorder built for users who need higher-resolution IP camera support, larger local storage capacity, and stronger system management for more demanding surveillance deployments. With support for up to 32 MP IP cameras, dual HDMI outputs, dual gigabit LAN, and up to four SATA drives, it is designed for sites where performance, recording flexibility, and playback efficiency all matter.

This model is especially useful for business, warehouse, retail, office, school, transportation, and multi-zone commercial environments where multiple IP cameras and long retention times are part of the plan. Features such as dual-stream recording, stream over TLS encryption, double verification for playback and download, and POS-related functions also make it a stronger fit for users who want more control over both security and daily operation.

For buyers who want a rack-mount NVR with smarter playback, broad VCA support, and room to scale storage and camera detail, this recorder gives you a professional platform without stepping into a much larger enterprise chassis.

Ideal Applications / Common Uses

  • 16-channel IP surveillance systems for commercial or business properties
  • Warehouses, offices, and retail sites needing higher-resolution IP recording and long retention
  • Schools, transportation, and enterprise environments using VCA and event-based monitoring
  • Installations that benefit from dual gigabit LAN and rack-mounted hardware
  • Sites requiring POS overlay, POS-triggered recording, and alarm integration
  • Users who need support for heat map, ANPR, people counting, motion, line crossing, and intrusion functions
  • Applications where secure stream transmission and playback/download verification matter

Key Features

  • H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264 video formats — gives you compression flexibility for storage and compatibility.
  • Up to 16-ch IP camera inputs — supports a full mid-size IP surveillance deployment from one recorder.
  • Up to 1-ch@32 MP/2-ch@12 MP/16-ch@1080p decoding capacity — provides strong playback and live-view capability for high-resolution systems.
  • Up to 160 Mbps incoming bandwidth — helps handle the workload of multiple IP camera streams.
  • H.265+ compression effectively reduces the storage space by up to 75% — helps extend retention without filling storage as quickly.
  • Dual-stream recording saves bandwidth — improves efficiency for recording and remote access.
  • Adopt stream over TLS encryption technology — provides more secure stream transmission service.
  • Support double verification for playback and downloading — adds extra control over recorded data access.
  • Provide independent HDMI and VGA outputs — gives you flexible monitor setup options.
  • HDMI video output at up to 4K resolution — supports sharper local viewing and playback review.
  • Up to 4 SATA interfaces for HDD connection — gives you more room for local storage expansion.
  • 16-ch synchronous playback — helps review incidents across many cameras at once.
  • Support multiple VCA (Video Content Analytics) events — improves event-based monitoring.
  • Configurable special camera smart functions — includes motion, line crossing, intrusion, heat map, ANPR, and people counting support.
  • POS information overlay on live view and playback, and POS triggered recording and alarm — useful for retail and transaction-focused environments.
  • 2 self-adaptive 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet interfaces — adds stronger network connectivity and deployment flexibility.
  • Hik-Connect & DDNS for easy network management — simplifies remote access and administration.
  • Smooth streaming technology — improves remote viewing performance.
  • Support web access without plug-in — makes browser-based management easier.

Model

Model
DS-7716NI-I4(B)

Video and Audio

IP video input
16-ch
IP video input resolution
Up to 32 MP resolution
IP video input note
After ultra HD resolution mode is enabled, the NVR supports up to 4-ch 32 MP/24 MP IP video inputs.
Incoming bandwidth
160 Mbps
Outgoing bandwidth
256 Mbps
HDMI 1 output
4K (3840 × 2160)/60Hz, 4K (3840 × 2160)/30Hz, 1920 × 1080/60Hz, 1600 × 1200/60Hz, 1280 × 1024/60Hz, 1280 × 720/60Hz, 1024 × 768/60Hz
HDMI 2 output
1920 × 1080/60Hz, 1280 × 1024/60Hz, 1280 × 720/60Hz, 1024 × 768/60Hz
VGA output
1920 × 1080/60Hz, 1280 × 1024/60Hz, 1280 × 720/60Hz, 1024 × 768/60Hz
Video output mode
HDMI1/VGA simultaneous output, HDMI2/VGA independent output
CVBS output
1-ch, BNC (1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω), resolution: PAL: 704 × 576, NTSC: 704 × 480
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/MPEG4
Recording resolution
32 MP/24 MP/12 MP/8 MP/6 MP/5 MP/4 MP/3 MP/1080p/UXGA/720p/VGA/4CIF/DCIF/2CIF/CIF/QCIF
Recording resolution note
After ultra HD resolution mode is enabled, the NVR supports up to 4-ch 32 MP/24 MP IP video inputs.
Synchronous playback
16-ch
Capability
1-ch@32 MP (30 fps)/2-ch@12 MP (20 fps)/4-ch@8 MP (25 fps)/8-ch@4 MP (30 fps)/16-ch@1080p (30 fps)
Dual stream recording
Support
Stream type
Video, Video & Audio
Audio compression
G.711ulaw/G.711alaw/G.722/G.726

Network

Remote connections
128
Network protocol
TCP/IP, DHCP, IPv4, IPv6, DNS, DDNS, NTP, RTSP, SADP, SMTP, SNMP, NFS, iSCSI, ISUP, UPnP™, HTTP, HTTPS
Network interface
2, RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface

Auxiliary Interface

Serial port
1 RS-485 (half-duplex), 1 RS-232
SATA
4 SATA interfaces
eSATA (optional)
1 eSATA interface
Capacity
Up to 10 TB capacity for each disk
Alarm in/out
16/4 (16/8 optional)
USB interface
Front panel: 2 × USB 2.0; Rear panel: 1 × USB 3.0

General

Power supply
100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz
Consumption
≤ 20 W
Consumption note
(without HDD)
Working temperature
-10 °C to 55 °C (14 °F to 131 °F)
Working humidity
10% to 90%
Chassis
19-inch rack-mounted 1.5U chassis
Dimension (W × D × H)
445 × 400 × 75 mm (17.5"× 15.7" × 3.0")
Weight (without HDD)
≤ 5 kg (11 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

Physical Interface

1
eSATA Interface
2
LAN1 and LAN2 Interfaces
3
AUDIO OUT
4
AUDIO IN
5
HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 Interfaces
6
USB 3.0 Interface
7
VIDEO OUT
8
VGA Output (DB9 Connector)
9
RS-232 Serial Interface
10
RS-485 Serial Interface, Controller Port, ALARM IN, ALARM OUT 16/4 (16/8 optional)
11
GND
12
Power Switch
13
100 to 240 VAC Power Supply

Available Model

Available Model
DS-7716NI-I4(B)

Accessories / Included Items Found in PDF

Included Accessories
No packaged in-box accessories are explicitly listed in the provided datasheet.
Interfaces Shown in PDF
eSATA interface, LAN1 and LAN2, AUDIO OUT, AUDIO IN, HDMI 1 and HDMI 2, USB 3.0, VIDEO OUT, VGA output, RS-232, RS-485/controller/alarm terminal, GND, power switch, AC power input.
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