Product Description
DS-7616NI-M2/16P is Hikvision's 16-channel 1U NVR with 16 built-in PoE ports, aimed at spec'd-out multi-camera IP installs rather than small residential jobs.
Key specs
- Inputs: up to 16 IP camera channels
- Incoming bandwidth: up to 256 Mbps — the figure to check against your camera bitrate budget before adding channels
- Decoding: up to 16-ch @ 4MP simultaneous, for smooth multi-view playback and live monitoring
- PoE: 16 integrated ports, powering compatible IP cameras directly without a separate switch
- Compression: H.265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264 — mix formats across channels for storage efficiency
- Storage: dual SATA interfaces for local HDD recording (RAID/capacity not stated by manufacturer here — confirm on datasheet if critical)
- Audio: up to 8-ch IP speaker integration for alarm/announcement audio
Why it matters on a job
Built-in PoE removes a switch from the BOM and simplifies cable runs on a 16-camera install. The 256 Mbps ceiling is the real-world constraint on a full 16-channel 4K/4MP deployment — total camera bitrate must stay under that figure across all connected streams.
Suited to offices, retail units, warehouses and similar commercial sites needing centralised 16-channel recording with PoE camera power on one box. Confirm firmware/camera compatibility against your specific IP camera range before quoting a job.
Specifications
- Model
- DS-7616NI-M2/16P
- Series
- M-Series
- Channels
- 16-CH
- Max Resolution
- 12MP
- Built-in PoE Ports
- 16 PoE
- Recording Resolution
- 12MP
- Max Output Resolution
- 32MP
- HDD Bays
- 2 Bays
- Max HDD per Bay
- 16TB
- Camera Compatibility
- Hikvision, HiLook, Annke & any Hikvision-made OEM. Also compatible with any ONVIF-conformant IP camera.
- Manufacturer
- Hikvision
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
How many IP cameras can the DS-7616NI-M2/16P support?
Up to 16 IP camera inputs, with up to 16-channel decoding at 4MP resolution for simultaneous playback and live viewing.
Does this NVR power cameras directly, or do I need a separate PoE switch?
It has 16 integrated PoE ports, so compatible IP cameras can be connected and powered directly without an external switch.
What is the incoming bandwidth limit, and why does it matter?
Up to 256 Mbps total. This is the ceiling for combined camera bitrate across all 16 channels, so total stream bandwidth needs to be budgeted against it when designing a system.
Can I add audio to this system?
Yes, the recorder supports integration with up to 8 IP speakers for alarm notifications or announcements.
