Hikvision 16-ch 1U 16 PoE 8K NVR

The Hikvision 16-ch 1U 16 PoE 8K NVR (DS-7616NI-M2/16P) records up to 16 IP cameras and powers them from the same unit. An NVR is a network video recorder: it stores footage from cameras connected over a network.

What each spec means for your install

• 16 camera inputs: one recorder for up to 16 IP cameras. Each camera needs its own network cable.
• 16 PoE ports: PoE (Power over Ethernet) carries power and video on one cable. Compatible cameras plug straight in, which reduces the need for an external switch.
• 256 Mbps incoming bandwidth: this is the combined data rate of all camera streams. Add up your cameras' bitrates to see whether they fit.
• 16 channels decoded at 4MP: all 16 cameras can be played back or viewed live at once, at 4 megapixels each.
• H.265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264: video compression formats. They allow efficient storage and lower bandwidth use.
• Two SATA interfaces: SATA is the connection for internal hard drives, which hold the recordings.
• Up to 8 IP speakers: for audio announcements or alarm notifications.

What else you need

• IP cameras that suit your site, with PoE-compatible models for the built-in ports.
• Hard drives sized to your camera count and how long you want to keep footage.
• Network cable from each camera to the recorder.

This recorder suits offices, retail spaces, warehouses and commercial buildings that need multi-channel recording and monitoring in a 1U case.