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Technical Specifications

Hikvision DS-7700NI-K4/P Series NVR

The Hikvision DS-7700NI-K4/P Series is a professional PoE network video recorder designed for surveillance systems requiring dependable recording, high-resolution camera support, flexible video output, and substantial storage capacity.

Available in 8-, 16-, and 32-channel configurations, the series supports IP cameras up to 12 MP resolution, H.265+ compression, HDMI output up to 4K, four internal SATA drives, and built-in PoE interfaces for simplified IP camera deployment.

With support for VCA events, compatible camera smart functions, Hik-Connect, independent HDMI/VGA outputs, and up to 256 Mbps incoming bandwidth depending on model, the DS-7700NI-K4/P Series is well suited for larger residential, commercial, retail, and professional security installations.

Key Features

  • Available with 8-, 16-, or 32-channel IP camera input capacity
  • Supports IP cameras with resolutions up to 12 MP
  • H.265+, H.265, H.264+, and H.264 video compression
  • Up to 256 Mbps incoming bandwidth depending on model
  • Up to 160 Mbps outgoing bandwidth
  • HDMI video output up to 4K UHD resolution
  • Independent HDMI and VGA video outputs
  • Up to 1-channel 12 MP, 2-channel 8 MP, 4-channel 4 MP, or 8-channel 1080p decoding at 30 fps
  • Four SATA interfaces for continuous video storage
  • Supports HDD capacity up to 10 TB per disk
  • Up to 40 TB total internal storage capacity using four 10 TB drives
  • 8- or 16-channel synchronous playback depending on model
  • 8 or 16 built-in independent PoE network interfaces depending on model
  • PoE support compliant with IEEE 802.3af/at
  • H.265+ compression can reduce required storage space by up to 75%
  • Stream-over-TLS encryption for more secure stream transmission
  • Supports multiple VCA video content analytics events
  • Supports compatible camera functions including motion detection, line crossing, intrusion detection, heat mapping, ANPR, and people counting
  • Hik-Connect support for network management
  • Gigabit Ethernet network interface
  • USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 connectivity
  • RS-485 and RS-232 serial interfaces
  • Alarm input/output connectivity

Available Models

8-Channel Model
DS-7708NI-K4/8P
16-Channel Model
DS-7716NI-K4/16P
32-Channel Model
DS-7732NI-K4/16P

Video & Audio

IP Video Input — DS-7708NI-K4/8P
8 channels
IP Video Input — DS-7716NI-K4/16P
16 channels
IP Video Input — DS-7732NI-K4/16P
32 channels
Maximum IP Camera Resolution
Up to 12 MP
Incoming Bandwidth — DS-7708NI-K4/8P
80 Mbps
Incoming Bandwidth — DS-7716NI-K4/16P
200 Mbps
Incoming Bandwidth — DS-7732NI-K4/16P
256 Mbps
Outgoing Bandwidth
160 Mbps
HDMI Output
1-channel; 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 Hz; 2K (2560 × 1440) at 60 Hz; 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz; 1600 × 1200 at 60 Hz; 1280 × 1024 at 60 Hz; 1280 × 720 at 60 Hz; 1024 × 768 at 60 Hz
VGA Output
1-channel; 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz; 1280 × 1024 at 60 Hz; 1280 × 720 at 60 Hz; 1024 × 768 at 60 Hz
Video Output Mode
Independent HDMI/VGA output
CVBS Output
N/A
Audio Output
1-channel RCA, Linear, 1 KΩ
Two-Way Audio Input
1-channel RCA, 2.0 Vp-p, 1 KΩ, using the audio input

Decoding & Recording

Decoding Formats
H.265 / H.265+ / H.264 / H.264+
Recording Resolutions
12 MP / 8 MP / 6 MP / 5 MP / 4 MP / 3 MP / 1080p / UXGA / 720p / VGA / 4CIF / DCIF / 2CIF / CIF / QCIF
Synchronous Playback — DS-7708NI-K4/8P
8 channels
Synchronous Playback — DS-7716NI-K4/16P
16 channels
Synchronous Playback — DS-7732NI-K4/16P
16 channels
Decoding Capability
1-channel at 12 MP (30 fps) / 2-channel at 8 MP (30 fps) / 4-channel at 4 MP (30 fps) / 8-channel at 1080p (30 fps)
Stream Type
Video; Video & Audio
Audio Compression
G.711ulaw / G.711alaw / G.722 / G.726

Storage

SATA Interfaces
4 SATA interfaces
Maximum Capacity Per HDD
Up to 10 TB per disk
Maximum Supported Internal Storage
Up to 40 TB using four 10 TB HDDs

Network

Remote Connections — DS-7708NI-K4/8P
64 channels
Remote Connections — DS-7716NI-K4/16P
64 channels
Remote Connections — DS-7732NI-K4/16P
128 channels
Network Protocols
TCP/IP, DHCP, IPv4, Hik-Connect, 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
Network Management
Hik-Connect supported
Secure Stream Transmission
Stream-over-TLS encryption supported

PoE

DS-7708NI-K4/8P PoE Interfaces
8 × RJ-45 10/100 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interfaces
DS-7716NI-K4/16P PoE Interfaces
16 × RJ-45 10/100 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interfaces
DS-7732NI-K4/16P PoE Interfaces
16 × RJ-45 10/100 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interfaces
PoE Power
≤ 200 W
PoE Standard
IEEE 802.3af/at

Smart Functions

Video Content Analytics
Supports multiple VCA events
Compatible Camera Smart Functions
VCA detection including motion, line crossing and intrusion; heat map; ANPR; and people counting

Compression & Reliability

H.265+ Storage Reduction
Effectively reduces storage space requirements by up to 75%
Secure Transmission
Stream-over-TLS encryption technology

Auxiliary Interfaces

Serial Interfaces
2 × RS-485 half-duplex; 1 × RS-232
Alarm Input / Output — DS-7708NI-K4/8P
16 inputs / 4 outputs
Alarm Input / Output — DS-7716NI-K4/16P
16 inputs / 4 outputs; 16/9 optional
Alarm Input / Output — DS-7732NI-K4/16P
16 inputs / 4 outputs; 16/9 optional
USB — Front Panel
2 × USB 2.0
USB — Rear Panel
1 × USB 3.0
eSATA
eSATA interface provided

Power & General

Power Supply
100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz
Consumption
≤ 20 W without enabling PoE and without HDD
Working Temperature
-10 °C to 55 °C (14 °F to 131 °F)
Working Humidity
10% to 90%
Dimensions (W × D × H)
445 × 400 × 75 mm (17.5 × 15.7 × 3.0 in.)
Weight Without HDD
≤ 5 kg (11 lb.)

Certifications

FCC
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 Interfaces

1
Network interfaces with PoE function
2
eSATA
3
USB 3.0 interface and LAN network interface
4
Audio In and Audio Out
5
Video Out
6
HDMI interface
7
RS-232 serial interface
8
VGA interface
9
Alarm Out
10
Alarm In
11
RS-485 serial interface
12
GND
13
100 to 240 VAC power input
14
Power switch

Accessories Found in Datasheet

Included Accessories
No included accessories are explicitly listed in the provided datasheet.

Ideal Applications & Common Uses

Multi-Camera IP Surveillance
Suitable for systems requiring 8, 16, or up to 32 IP camera channels.
Commercial Security
Well suited for offices, warehouses, retail locations, and other properties requiring centralized multi-camera recording.
Large Residential Systems
Appropriate for larger homes or properties requiring numerous PoE cameras and extended local recording.
Retail Analytics
Compatible camera functions include heat mapping and people counting.
Vehicle Monitoring
Supports ANPR functionality when used with compatible cameras.
Perimeter Monitoring
Supports compatible camera VCA functions such as line crossing and intrusion detection.
High-Resolution Surveillance
Supports recording from IP cameras with resolutions up to 12 MP.
Long-Term Continuous Recording
Four SATA bays with support for up to 10 TB per HDD provide substantial local recording capacity.
PoE Camera Installations
Built-in 8- or 16-port PoE interfaces can simplify network and power connections for compatible IP cameras.
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