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Hikvision DS-9600NI-I8 Series Professional Network Video Recorder

The Hikvision DS-9600NI-I8 Series is a professional-grade NVR platform designed for larger IP surveillance systems that require high camera capacity, substantial storage, high-resolution recording, and advanced system reliability.

Available in 16-channel, 32-channel, and 64-channel configurations, the series supports IP cameras at resolutions up to 32 MP, 8 internal SATA hard drives, hot-swappable storage, multiple RAID configurations, and independent HDMI and VGA video outputs.

With H.265+ compression, up to 16-channel synchronous playback, dual Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, advanced VCA capabilities, POS integration, and support for Hik-Connect, the DS-9600NI-I8 Series is built for demanding surveillance environments requiring centralized recording and management.

Key Features

  • Available with 16, 32, or 64 IP camera channels
  • Supports IP camera resolutions up to 32 MP
  • H.265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264, and MPEG4 video decoding
  • Up to 1-ch @ 32 MP decoding
  • Up to 2-ch @ 12 MP decoding
  • Up to 4-ch @ 8 MP decoding
  • Up to 8-ch @ 4 MP decoding
  • Up to 16-ch @ 1080p decoding
  • 16-channel synchronous playback
  • 8 SATA interfaces with hot-plug support
  • Supports up to 10 TB per internal hard drive
  • RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 support
  • 1 eSATA interface for additional HDD connectivity
  • H.265+ compression can reduce storage requirements by up to 75%
  • Dual-stream recording support
  • Stream-over-TLS encryption technology
  • Double verification support for playback and downloading
  • Independent HDMI and VGA video outputs
  • HDMI 1 output supports resolutions up to 4K at 60 Hz
  • Multiple VCA event support
  • Supports compatible camera functions including motion detection, line crossing, intrusion detection, heat map, ANPR, and people counting
  • POS information overlay on live view and playback
  • POS-triggered recording and alarm support
  • 2 self-adaptive 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet interfaces
  • Supports Hik-Connect and DDNS
  • Smooth streaming technology
  • Web access without plug-in
  • Up to 128 remote connections
  • 16 alarm inputs and 4 alarm outputs

Models

Series
DS-9600NI-I8 Series
Available Models
DS-9616NI-I8, DS-9632NI-I8, DS-9664NI-I8
DS-9616NI-I8 IP Video Inputs
16 channels
DS-9632NI-I8 IP Video Inputs
32 channels
DS-9664NI-I8 IP Video Inputs
64 channels

Video & Audio

Maximum IP Camera Resolution
Up to 32 MP
Ultra HD Resolution Mode
Supports up to 4-ch 32 MP / 24 MP IP video inputs after Ultra HD resolution mode is enabled
DS-9616NI-I8 Incoming Bandwidth
256 Mbps
DS-9632NI-I8 Incoming Bandwidth
320 Mbps
DS-9664NI-I8 Incoming Bandwidth
320 Mbps
Outgoing Bandwidth
256 Mbps
Incoming Bandwidth – RAID Mode
200 Mbps
Outgoing Bandwidth – RAID Mode
200 Mbps
Audio Output
2-ch RCA, Linear, 1 kΩ
Two-Way Audio Input
1-ch RCA, 2.0 Vp-p, 1 kΩ, using the audio input

Video Outputs

HDMI 1 Output
4K (3840 × 2160)/60 Hz, 4K (3840 × 2160)/30 Hz, 1920 × 1080/60 Hz, 1600 × 1200/60 Hz, 1280 × 1024/60 Hz, 1280 × 720/60 Hz, 1024 × 768/60 Hz
HDMI 2 Output
1920 × 1080/60 Hz, 1280 × 1024/60 Hz, 1280 × 720/60 Hz, 1024 × 768/60 Hz
VGA 1 Output
1920 × 1080/60 Hz, 1280 × 1024/60 Hz, 1280 × 720/60 Hz, 1024 × 768/60 Hz
VGA 2 Output
1920 × 1080/60 Hz, 1280 × 1024/60 Hz, 1280 × 720/60 Hz, 1024 × 768/60 Hz
Main Video Output
HDMI 1 and VGA 1 provide simultaneous video output and operate as the main output
Auxiliary Video Output
HDMI 2 and VGA 2 provide simultaneous video output and operate as the auxiliary output
CVBS Output
Optional; 1-ch BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω; PAL: 704 × 576, NTSC: 704 × 480

Decoding & Recording

Decoding Formats
H.265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264, MPEG4
Recording Resolutions
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
Synchronous Playback
16 channels
Decoding 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
Supported
Stream Type
Video; Video & Audio
Audio Compression
G.711ulaw / G.711alaw / G.722 / G.726 / AAC / MP2L2 / PCM

Storage & RAID

Internal SATA Interfaces
8 SATA interfaces supporting hot-plug
Maximum Capacity Per Disk
Up to 10 TB
eSATA
1 eSATA interface
RAID Types
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10
RAID HDD Requirement
At least 4 TB for each HDD
HDD Hot Swapping
Supported

Network

Remote Connections
128
Network Protocols
TCP/IP, DHCP, IPv4, IPv6, DNS, DDNS, NTP, RTSP, SADP, SMTP, SNMP, NFS, iSCSI, ISUP, UPnP™, HTTP, HTTPS
Network Interfaces
2 × RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interfaces
Network Modes
Net Fault-Tolerance, Multi-address
Remote Management
Hik-Connect and DDNS supported
Web Access
Supported without plug-in
Smooth Streaming
Supported

Smart & POS Functions

VCA Events
Multiple Video Content Analytics events supported
Supported Compatible Camera Smart Functions
VCA detection including motion, line crossing and intrusion; heat map; ANPR; and people counting
POS Overlay
POS information can be overlaid on live view and playback
POS Trigger Functions
POS-triggered recording and alarm

Security & Reliability

H.265+ Storage Reduction
Up to 75%
Secure Stream Transmission
Stream-over-TLS encryption technology
Playback & Download Verification
Double verification supported

Auxiliary Interfaces

Serial Ports
1 × RS-485 full-duplex, 1 × RS-232, 1 × keyboard interface
Alarm Input / Output
16 / 4
Front USB Interfaces
2 × USB 2.0
Rear USB Interface
1 × USB 3.0

Physical Interfaces

1
LAN Interfaces
2
LINE IN, RCA Connector
3
AUDIO OUT, RCA Connector
4
HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 Interfaces
5
VGA 1 and VGA 2 Interfaces
6
USB 3.0 Interface
7
RS-232 Serial Interface
8
eSATA Interface
9
SW Dial Switch, RS-485 Serial Interface, Controller Port, ALARM IN, ALARM OUT
10
100 to 240 VAC Power Supply
11
Power Switch
12
GND

General

Power Supply
100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz
Power Consumption
≤ 30 W without HDD
Fan
Speed self-adjustable
Working Temperature
-10°C to 55°C (14°F to 131°F)
Working Humidity
10% to 90%
Chassis
3U chassis
Dimensions (W × D × H)
445 × 465 × 92 mm (17.5 × 18.3 × 3.6 in)
Weight
≤ 10 kg (22 lb), without HDD

Certifications

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

Accessories

Accessories Listed in Datasheet
No accessories are specifically listed in the provided manufacturer datasheet.

Ideal Applications & Common Uses

The manufacturer datasheet does not provide a specific application list. Based strictly on the capacities and functions documented in the datasheet, the series is suited to surveillance installations requiring a high number of IP cameras, large local storage capacity, RAID storage protection, and centralized video management.

  • 16-, 32-, or 64-camera IP surveillance systems
  • Systems using high-resolution cameras up to 32 MP
  • Installations requiring multiple internal surveillance hard drives
  • Applications requiring RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, or 10 storage configurations
  • Systems requiring hot-swappable hard drives
  • Multi-monitor surveillance environments using independent HDMI/VGA outputs
  • Systems using VCA analytics such as intrusion or line-crossing detection
  • Compatible ANPR and people-counting surveillance installations
  • POS-integrated video surveillance systems
  • Systems requiring remote viewing and management through Hik-Connect or web access
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