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Technical Specifications

Hikvision DS-7700NI-I4(B) Series Professional Network Video Recorder

The Hikvision DS-7700NI-I4(B) Series is a professional 16- or 32-channel network video recorder designed for higher-capacity IP surveillance systems that need powerful decoding, high-resolution recording, flexible storage, and advanced network connectivity.

Available as the DS-7716NI-I4(B) and DS-7732NI-I4(B), the series supports IP cameras with resolutions up to 32 MP, incoming bandwidth up to 256 Mbps, HDMI output up to 4K, four SATA hard-drive interfaces, 16-channel synchronous playback, and multiple smart VCA and POS functions.

Support for H.265+, dual-stream recording, dual Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, Hik-Connect, encrypted stream transmission, and up to 128 remote connections makes this series suitable for demanding professional surveillance deployments.

Key Features

  • Available in 16-channel and 32-channel configurations
  • Supports IP camera resolutions up to 32 MP
  • Up to 160 Mbps incoming bandwidth on DS-7716NI-I4(B)
  • Up to 256 Mbps incoming bandwidth on DS-7732NI-I4(B)
  • 256 Mbps outgoing bandwidth
  • H.265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264, and MPEG4 decoding support
  • H.265+ compression can reduce storage requirements by up to 75%
  • Up to 1-channel at 32 MP decoding
  • Up to 2-channel at 12 MP decoding
  • Up to 4-channel at 8 MP decoding
  • Up to 8-channel at 4 MP decoding
  • Up to 16-channel at 1080p decoding
  • 16-channel synchronous playback
  • Dual-stream recording support
  • Independent HDMI and VGA video outputs
  • HDMI 1 output supports resolutions up to 4K at 60 Hz
  • Four SATA interfaces for hard-drive storage
  • Up to 10 TB capacity per HDD
  • Optional eSATA interface
  • 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
  • Two self-adaptive 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet interfaces
  • Up to 128 remote connections
  • Hik-Connect and DDNS support
  • Smooth streaming technology
  • Web access without a plug-in
  • Stream over TLS encryption for more secure video transmission
  • Double verification support for playback and downloading
  • 16 alarm inputs and 4 alarm outputs standard; 16/8 optional
  • 19-inch rack-mounted 1.5U chassis

Available Models

16-Channel Model
DS-7716NI-I4(B)
32-Channel Model
DS-7732NI-I4(B)

Video & Audio

IP Video Input — DS-7716NI-I4(B)
16 channels
IP Video Input — DS-7732NI-I4(B)
32 channels
Maximum IP Camera Resolution
Up to 32 MP
Ultra HD Resolution Mode
Supports up to 4-channel 32 MP / 24 MP IP video inputs when Ultra HD resolution mode is enabled
Incoming Bandwidth — DS-7716NI-I4(B)
160 Mbps
Incoming Bandwidth — DS-7732NI-I4(B)
256 Mbps
Outgoing Bandwidth
256 Mbps
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

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 Output
1920 × 1080/60 Hz, 1280 × 1024/60 Hz, 1280 × 720/60 Hz, 1024 × 768/60 Hz
Video Output Mode
HDMI 1/VGA simultaneous output; HDMI 2/VGA independent output
CVBS Output
1-channel 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
32 MP Decoding Capability
1-channel at 32 MP, 30 fps
12 MP Decoding Capability
2-channel at 12 MP, 20 fps
8 MP Decoding Capability
4-channel at 8 MP, 25 fps
4 MP Decoding Capability
8-channel at 4 MP, 30 fps
1080p Decoding Capability
16-channel at 1080p, 30 fps
Dual Stream Recording
Supported
Stream Type
Video; Video & Audio
Audio Compression
G.711ulaw / G.711alaw / G.722 / G.726

Storage & Playback

SATA Interfaces
4
Maximum Capacity Per Disk
Up to 10 TB
Maximum Internal Capacity
Up to 40 TB using four 10 TB drives
eSATA
1 optional eSATA interface
Synchronous Playback
16 channels
H.265+ Storage Reduction
Can effectively reduce storage space by up to 75%

Smart & POS Functions

VCA Events
Supports multiple Video Content Analytics events
Compatible Camera Smart Functions
Motion detection, line crossing, intrusion detection, heat map, ANPR, people counting, and other configurable supported camera functions
POS Overlay
POS information overlay on live view and playback
POS Event Functions
POS-triggered recording and alarm

Network

Remote Connections
128
Network Interfaces
2 × RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interfaces
Network Protocols
TCP/IP, DHCP, IPv4, IPv6, DNS, DDNS, NTP, RTSP, SADP, SMTP, SNMP, NFS, iSCSI, ISUP, UPnP™, HTTP, HTTPS
Remote Management
Hik-Connect and DDNS supported
Smooth Streaming
Supported
Web Access
Supported without plug-in
Secure Stream Transmission
Stream over TLS encryption supported
Playback / Download Security
Double verification supported

Auxiliary Interfaces

RS-485
1 × RS-485, half-duplex
RS-232
1 × RS-232
Alarm Inputs / Outputs
16 inputs / 4 outputs; 16 inputs / 8 outputs optional
Front USB
2 × USB 2.0
Rear USB
1 × USB 3.0

Physical Interfaces

eSATA
eSATA interface
LAN
LAN1 and LAN2 interfaces
Audio Output
AUDIO OUT
Audio Input
AUDIO IN
HDMI
HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 interfaces
USB
USB 3.0 interface
Analog Video
VIDEO OUT
VGA
VGA output, DB9 connector
Serial Interface
RS-232
Control / Alarm Interface
RS-485 serial interface, controller port, alarm inputs and alarm outputs
Ground
GND
Power Switch
Rear power switch
AC Power Input
100 to 240 VAC

General

Power Supply
100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz
Power Consumption
≤ 20 W without HDD
Operating Temperature
-10 °C to 55 °C (14 °F to 131 °F)
Operating Humidity
10% to 90%
Chassis
19-inch rack-mounted 1.5U chassis
Dimensions (W × D × H)
445 × 400 × 75 mm (17.5 × 15.7 × 3.0 in)
Weight
≤ 5 kg (11 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

The provided datasheet does not list any included or optional accessories.

Hard drives are not specified as included. The recorder provides four SATA interfaces and supports up to 10 TB capacity per disk.

Ideal Applications & Common Uses

Based on the capabilities specified in the datasheet, this NVR is well suited for professional IP surveillance installations requiring higher camera counts, high-resolution recording, substantial storage capacity, or advanced analytics.

  • Commercial CCTV Systems: Suitable for businesses requiring 16 or 32 IP camera channels.
  • Retail Stores: POS overlay, POS-triggered recording, and smart analytics can support transaction monitoring and video review.
  • Warehouses: High channel capacity, multiple alarm inputs, and VCA support make the recorder suitable for monitoring larger facilities.
  • Office Buildings: Supports multi-camera deployments, remote connections, centralized recording, and multiple monitor outputs.
  • High-Resolution Surveillance: Supports camera resolutions up to 32 MP and decoding up to 1-channel at 32 MP.
  • ANPR / License Plate Systems: Can work with compatible cameras that provide ANPR functionality.
  • People-Counting & Analytics Systems: Supports compatible camera smart functions including people counting, heat maps, intrusion detection, and line crossing.
  • Security Control Rooms: The 19-inch rack-mounted chassis, multiple video outputs, dual Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, alarm I/O, and high storage capacity make it suitable for centralized surveillance environments.
  • Multi-Monitor Surveillance: Independent HDMI and VGA output capabilities allow flexible monitoring configurations.
  • Long-Term Video Storage: Four SATA bays with support for up to 10 TB per disk provide substantial local recording capacity.
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