Hikvision DS-7616NI-M2/16P 16-Channel 8K PoE Network Video Recorder
The Hikvision DS-7616NI-M2/16P combines camera management, PoE power, high-resolution recording, and advanced playback in one professional 1U recorder. It supports up to 16 IP cameras, incoming and outgoing bandwidth of up to 256 Mbps, and HDMI output at up to 8K resolution.
With 16 independent PoE ports, two SATA interfaces, smart-event integration, and 16-channel synchronized playback, this NVR is designed to simplify the deployment and management of a capable IP surveillance system.
Key Features
- Supports up to 16 IP camera inputs.
- Supports IP camera resolutions up to 32 MP.
- Up to 256 Mbps incoming and 256 Mbps outgoing bandwidth.
- Sixteen independent PoE ports with a combined PoE power budget of up to 200 W.
- HDMI output supports resolutions up to 8K at 30 Hz.
- Independent HDMI and VGA video outputs.
- Up to 16-channel synchronized playback.
- Supports H.265+, H.265, H.264+, and H.264 video formats.
- H.265+ compression can reduce required storage space by up to 75%.
- Two SATA interfaces supporting drives with capacities of up to 16 TB each.
- Supports up to eight connected IP speakers.
- Supports dual-stream recording to help conserve bandwidth.
- Supports compatible camera functions such as line crossing, intrusion detection, heat mapping, ANPR, and people counting.
- Supports POS data overlay, POS-triggered recording, and alarms.
- Hik-Connect and DDNS support for easier network management.
- Supports plug-in-free web access and smooth-streaming technology.
- Includes secure boot, signed firmware, HTTPS encryption, stream encryption, and additional cybersecurity protections.
Video and Audio
IP Video Input
16 channels; supports up to 32 MP resolution. Up to eight channels support 32 MP, 24 MP, or 16 MP IP video inputs.
Incoming Bandwidth
256 Mbps
Outgoing Bandwidth
256 Mbps
HDMI Output
8K (7680 × 4320) at 30 Hz; 4K (3840 × 2160) at 60 Hz; 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 Hz; 2K (2560 × 1440) at 60 Hz; 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz
VGA Output
1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz
Video Output Mode
Independent HDMI and VGA output
CVBS Output
1 channel, BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω; PAL: 704 × 576; NTSC: 704 × 480
Audio Output
1 channel, RCA, linear, 1 KΩ
Two-Way Audio
1 channel, RCA, 2.0 Vp-p, 1 KΩ, using the audio input
Decoding and Recording
Decoding Formats
H.265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264
Recording Resolutions
32 MP, 24 MP, 16 MP, 12 MP, 8 MP, 7 MP, 6 MP, 5 MP, 4 MP, 3 MP, 1080p, UXGA, 720p, VGA, 4CIF, DCIF, 2CIF, CIF, and QCIF. Up to eight channels support 32 MP, 24 MP, or 16 MP inputs; all channels support resolutions below 16 MP.
Synchronous Playback
16 channels
Decoding Capability
2 channels at 32 MP/30 fps; 3 channels at 24 MP/30 fps; 4 channels at 16 MP/30 fps; 6 channels at 12 MP/30 fps; 10 channels at 8 MP/30 fps; 13 channels at 6 MP/30 fps; or 16 channels at 5 MP/30 fps
Dual-Stream Recording
Supported
Stream Type
Video or video and audio
Audio Compression
G.711ulaw, G.711alaw, G.722, G.726, AAC, and MP2L2
Network
Remote Connections
128
Network Protocols
TCP/IP, DHCP, IPv4, IPv6, DNS, DDNS, NTP, RTSP, SADP, SMTP, SNMP, NFS, iSCSI, ISUP, UPnP™, HTTP, HTTPS, ONVIF 2.2, and OTAP
Network Interface
1 × RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface
Camera Access Protocols
ONVIF 2.5 and RTSP
Remote Management
Hik-Connect and DDNS support
Web Access
Plug-in-free web access supported
PoE
PoE Interfaces
16 × RJ45 10/100 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interfaces
PoE Power Budget
Up to 200 W
PoE Standard
IEEE 802.3af/at
Storage and Auxiliary Interfaces
SATA Interfaces
2
Maximum HDD Capacity
Up to 16 TB per disk
Alarm Input/Output
4 inputs and 1 output
USB Interfaces
Front: 1 × USB 2.0; rear: 1 × USB 3.0
Physical Connections
PoE network interfaces, LAN, audio output, audio input, HDMI, alarm input/output, VGA, USB 3.0, CVBS, ground connection, AC power input, and power switch
Smart and POS Functions
Video Analytics
Supports multiple VCA events and compatible camera functions including motion detection, line crossing, intrusion detection, heat mapping, ANPR, and people counting
POS Integration
POS information overlay on live view and playback, plus POS-triggered recording and alarms
IP Speaker Support
Up to 8 IP speakers
Cybersecurity
EN 303645
Supported
Secure Boot
Supported
Secure Component Verification
Supported
Password Protection
Supported
IP and MAC Address Filtering
Supported
HTTPS Encryption
Supported
Live View and Playback Stream Encryption
AES-128 supported
IEEE 802.1X Network Access Control
EAP-TLS supported
Signed Firmware
Supported
Additional Security Functions
Digest authentication, user access logs, centralized certificate management, and brute-force delay protection
General
Power Supply
100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz
Power Consumption
Up to 15 W without HDD and with PoE off
Working Temperature
-10°C to 55°C (14°F to 131°F)
Working Humidity
10% to 90%
Dimensions
385 × 315 × 52 mm (15.2 × 12.4 × 2.0 inches)
Weight
Up to 3 kg without HDD
Certifications
FCC
Part 15 Subpart B; ANSI C63.4-2014
CE
EN 55032:2015+A1:2020; EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019+A1:2021; EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019; EN 50130-4:2011+A1:2014; EN 55035:2017+A11:2020
Accessories
The datasheet does not list model-specific accessories. Compatible surveillance-grade SATA hard drives, monitors, IP cameras, IP speakers, and network equipment may be selected according to system requirements and supported specifications.
Ideal Applications and Common Uses
- Multi-camera residential security systems.
- Retail stores requiring POS-linked video monitoring.
- Offices, warehouses, and commercial facilities.
- Systems requiring up to 16 directly connected PoE cameras.
- High-resolution installations using compatible cameras up to 32 MP.
- Projects requiring HDMI output at up to 8K resolution.
- Locations using smart analytics such as line crossing, intrusion detection, ANPR, heat mapping, or people counting.
- Systems requiring synchronized multi-channel playback and centralized remote management.
