What's in the box
Every part in this kit and how many of each you get. Tap a part to see its full specification.
uses analogue cameras; check existing coax cable condition and compatibility before reuse.
Before installation
Check the component list below for included cables, power supplies and mounting accessories. Choose cable lengths and camera positions for your layout; camera count alone does not establish coverage. Confirm lens field of view, lighting and weather protection for each position.
Want different cameras, a bigger drive or longer cable runs? Open this exact kit in the builder and change any part — everything is re-checked against the rest as you go, so you cannot end up with parts that do not work together.
Product Description
The Hikvision IDS-7216HQHI is a 16-channel, 1U DVR built for sites recording up to 16 camera positions from a single unit.
Key specs
- Channels: 16 — one recorder covers a full site instead of splitting across multiple units.
- Resolution: 5MP recording per channel.
- Compression: H.265 — more storage-efficient than H.264, a factor when sizing HDD capacity for 16 channels over longer retention periods.
- Chassis: 1U form factor, suited to a rack or shelf in a comms cabinet.
- Feature set: AcuSense, Hikvision's detection feature set for this DVR line.
Deployment notes
Sixteen channels suits a mid-sized install: a retail unit with several entry points and a stockroom, a warehouse with perimeter and internal coverage, or a small office site. Consolidating recording onto one 1U DVR simplifies cabling runs back to a single point and reduces rack space compared with running multiple smaller recorders.
H.265 compression matters most on jobs where retention period and channel count are both high — it reduces the storage footprint per channel versus H.264 for the same recording settings, which affects HDD sizing decisions at quote stage.
No PoE, camera, or storage specifications beyond those above are confirmed for this model — check current Hikvision documentation for anything not listed here before specifying a full system around it.
Specifications
- System type
- Analog (HD over coax)
- Recorder
- 16-channel Hikvision 16-ch 5MP 1U H.265 AcuSense DVR
- What's in the box
- 1× Hikvision 16-ch 5MP 1U H.265 AcuSense DVR
Frequently Asked Questions
How many channels does the IDS-7216HQHI support?
16 channels, recording at up to 5MP per channel.
What compression does it use?
H.265, which is more storage-efficient than H.264 for the same recording settings.
What form factor is the chassis?
1U, suited to a rack or shelf in a comms cabinet.
What feature set does it include?
AcuSense, Hikvision's detection feature set for this DVR line.
