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Dahua DHI-NVR2216-16P-4KS3 16CH 16PoE 2HDDs 4K NVR

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  • 16-Channel Full-PoE Design: Connects and powers up to 16 compatible IP cameras directly without requiring an additional PoE switch.
  • Dual-Bay Storage: Two SATA interfaces support up to 20 TB per HDD, providing a maximum raw capacity of 40 TB.
  • 4-Channel SMD Plus: Recorder-side analytics filter human and motor-vehicle motion events on up to four selected channels.
  • Up to 12 MP Camera Access: Supports high-resolution IP cameras and outputs local video at up to 4K through HDMI.
  • 130 W PoE Budget: Sixteen IEEE 802.3af/at ports share 130 W, with up to 25.5 W available from one port.
  • Alarm and Audio Interfaces: Includes four alarm inputs, two alarm outputs, RCA audio input/output and an RS-232 port.

Details

Direct PoE Connectivity Across All 16 Channels

The Dahua DHI-NVR2216-16P-4KS3 is a 16-channel network video recorder for villas, shops and small to medium-sized surveillance projects that need straightforward camera deployment. Its 16 integrated IEEE 802.3af/at PoE ports let every supported channel connect directly to the recorder for both data and power. The shared 130 W PoE budget should be matched against the combined requirements of the selected cameras.

More Storage Capacity for Multi-Camera Recording

Two SATA bays support HDDs up to 20 TB each, providing as much as 40 TB of raw internal capacity before formatting and system overhead. This dual-drive design gives installers more flexibility when planning retention for a 16-camera system. Smart H.265+, H.265, Smart H.264+, H.264 and MJPEG decoding formats are supported, while actual recording duration depends on camera resolution, bitrate, frame rate and recording schedule.

Selectable AI Processing and 4K Local Monitoring

The recorder provides four-channel SMD Plus to distinguish human and motor-vehicle motion from non-target activity such as rain, moving leaves and lighting changes. Compatible AI cameras can supply perimeter protection and SMD across all channels, allowing analytics to be assigned according to the camera configuration. The NVR also supports IP cameras up to 12 MP and HDMI output up to 3840 × 2160 for detailed local viewing.

  • System integration: Four alarm inputs, two alarm outputs and RCA audio connections support broader event-response configurations.
  • Flexible playback: Review up to 16 channels using instant, event, tag, general or smart playback modes.
  • Device interoperability: ONVIF Profiles T, S and G, CGI and SDK are listed for supported integrations.

Specification

System
Main Processor Industrial-grade processor
Operating System Embedded Linux
Operating Interface Web, Local GUI
AI
AI by Recorder SMD
AI by Camera Perimeter protection; SMD
Perimeter Protection
Perimeter Performance of AI by Camera (Number of Channels) All channels (4 targets/s)
SMD Plus
SMD Plus by Recorder 4 channels: Secondary filtering for human and motor vehicle, reducing false alarms caused by leaves, rain and lighting condition change
SMD Plus by Camera All channels (8 targets/s)
Audio and Video
Access Channel 16 channels
Network Bandwidth AI disabled: 144 Mbps incoming, 144 Mbps recording and 72 Mbps outgoing
AI enabled: 72 Mbps incoming, 72 Mbps recording and 36 Mbps outgoing
Resolution 12 MP;8 MP;6 MP;5 MP;4 MP;3 MP;1080p;720p;960p;D1;CIF;QCIF
Decoding Capability AI disabled: 1-channel 12 MP@30 fps; 1-channel 8 MP@30 fps; 2-channel 6 MP@30 fps; 2-channel 5 MP@30 fps; 3-channel 4 MP@30 fps; 6-channel 1080p@30 fps
AI enabled: 1-channel 8 MP@30 fps; 1-channel 6 MP@30 fps; 1-channel 5 MP@30 fps; 2-channel 4 MP@30 fps; 4-channel 1080p@30 fps
Video Output 1 HDMI, 1 VGA
HDMI: 3840 × 2160, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 1024, 1280 × 720
VGA: 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 1024, 1280 × 720
Multi-screen Display 1/4/8/9/16
Third-party Camera Access ONVIF
Compression Standard
Video Compression Smart H.265+; H.265; Smart H.264+; H.264; MJPEG
Audio Compression G.711a; G.711u; PCM; G726;
Network
Network Protocol HTTP; HTTPS; TCP/IP; IPv4; IPv6; UDP; NTP; DHCP; DNS; SMTP; IP Filter; DDNS; IP Search (Supports IP camera, DVR, NVS, etc.); P2P; Auto Registration
Mobile Phone Access iOS; Android
Interoperability ONVIF 23.12(Profile T; Profile S; Profile G); CGI; SDK
Browser Chrome; IE; Safari; Edge; Firefox
Recording Playback
Multi-channel Playback Up to 16 channels
Record Mode General, motion detection; intelligent; alarm
Backup Method USB device and network
Playback Mode Instant playback; general playback; event playback; tag playback; smart playback
Alarm
General Alarm Motion detection; local alarm; network alarm; camera external alarm; PIR alarm
Anomaly Alarm Error (no disk, disk error, low space, low quota space; network disconnection; IP conflict; MAC conflict); video loss; video tampering; camera offline
Intelligent Alarm Perimeter protection; SMD Plus
Alarm Linkage Recording; snapshot; local alarm output; buzzer; log; preset; email; tour
Port
Audio Input 1-channel RCA
Audio Output 1-channel RCA
Alarm Input 4 channels
Alarm Output 2 channels (1-channel 12 V 1 A output)
Disk Interface 2 SATA ports. Each disk can contain up to 20 TB. this limit varies depending on the environment temperature.
RS-232 1
USB 2 (1 front USB 2.0 port, 1 rear USB 2.0 port)
HDMI 1
VGA 1
Network Port 1 (10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port, RJ-45)
PoE Port 16 ports, 10/100 Mbps, IEEE 802.3 af/at
General
Power Supply 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption Total output of NVR is <10 W (without HDD) Total output power of PoE is 130 W, the maximum output power of a single port is 25.5 W
Net Weight 2.68 kg (5.91 lb)
Gross Weight 3.86 kg (8.51 lb)
Product Dimensions 375.0 mm × 327.9 mm × 53.0 mm(14.76" × 12.19" × 2.09") (W × D × H)
Packaging Dimensions 451.0 mm × 147.0 mm × 425.0 mm(17.76" × 5.79" × 16.73")(W × D × H)
Operating Temperature –10 °C to +55 °C (14 °F to +131 °F)
Storage Temperature –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)
Operating Humidity 10%–93% (RH), non-condensing
Certifications CE-LVD: IEC 62368-1:2014
CE-EMC: EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019, EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019, EN 55032:2015+A11:2020, EN 55035:2017+A11:2020, EN 55024:2010+A1:2015, EN 50130-4:2011+A1:2014

FAQ

What is the maximum internal storage capacity?

The recorder has two SATA interfaces, and each supports one HDD up to 20 TB. This provides a maximum raw capacity of 40 TB. The datasheet confirms storage support but does not state that hard drives are included with the recorder.

Can recorder-side SMD Plus analyze all 16 cameras?

No. SMD Plus performed by the recorder is limited to four channels. Camera-side SMD is listed across all channels when compatible intelligent cameras perform the analytics. Buyers should therefore distinguish recorder resources from functions supplied by connected cameras.

How does enabling recorder AI affect system performance?

With recorder AI disabled, the NVR supports up to 144 Mbps incoming and recording bandwidth with 72 Mbps outgoing. Enabling AI changes these limits to 72 Mbps incoming, 72 Mbps recording and 36 Mbps outgoing, while also reducing the stated decoding capacity.

Is this model suitable for alarm-linked installations?

Yes. It provides four alarm inputs and two alarm outputs, along with RCA audio input and output. Supported alarm responses include recording, snapshots, local alarm output, buzzer, logs, presets, email and tours, depending on the configured devices and event rules.