Product Description
The DS-7616NI-I2/16P is a 1U network video recorder built for installers who want PoE simplicity without extra hardware. PoE (Power over Ethernet) means each of its 16 ports feeds both data and power to a camera over one cable — no separate PoE switch or injectors to buy or wire in.
What it actually does
It records up to 16 IP cameras, with decoding capacity of 2 channels at 12MP or 16 channels at 1080p — worth checking against your camera resolutions before you commit, since decoding capacity is what limits smooth multi-camera live view, not just channel count.
Storage and output
- Drive bays: 2 SATA HDD bays, for continuous recording across the system
- Video output: 1 HDMI and 1 VGA, both driving independent displays
- Bandwidth saving: dual-stream recording, so live view and playback use less bandwidth than full-resolution streams
Special cameras and network handling
It supports thermal, fisheye, people counting, heatmap and ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) cameras — useful if a site needs more than standard fixed-lens coverage. Advanced streaming technology self-corrects data on poor network links, keeping live view smoother where connections are unstable. Up to 8 IP speakers can also be connected for two-way audio or announcements.
Also listed under part numbers DS-7616NI-I2/16P+NO-HDD and J55599469 — check the exact suffix against your quote before ordering, as HDD-included versions differ.
Specifications
- Model
- DS-7616NI-E2/16P
- Series
- E-Series
- Channels
- 16
- Max Resolution
- 8MP (4K)
- Colour
- Black
- Built-in PoE Ports
- 16 PoE
- PoE Budget (Total)
- 200W
- Incoming Bandwidth
- 160 Mbps
- Outgoing Bandwidth
- 80 Mbps
- Video Compression
- H.264+, H.264
- Recording Resolution
- 8MP (4K)
- Frame Rate
- 30fps
- HDMI Output
- 1× HDMI
- VGA Output
- Yes
- HDMI/VGA Independent
- Sync
- HDD Bays
- 2 Bays
- Max HDD per Bay
- 6TB
- Max Total Storage
- 12 TB
- eSATA Port
- No
- NAS / iSCSI Support
- Yes
- AcuSense
- No
- DeepinMind / AI
- No
- Human & Vehicle Detection
- Yes
- Face Detection
- Yes
- Face Recognition
- Yes
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cameras can I connect to the DS-7616NI-I2/16P?
Up to 16 IP cameras, with decoding capacity of 2 channels at 12MP or 16 channels at 1080p.
Do I still need a PoE switch?
No — it has 16 built-in PoE ports, so cameras connect and get power directly from the NVR itself.
How much storage does it support?
It has 2 SATA HDD bays for continuous recording; check drive capacity against your recording needs before buying disks.
Can it handle special cameras like ANPR or thermal?
Yes, it supports thermal, fisheye, people counting, heatmap and ANPR camera types alongside standard IP cameras.
Are there other part numbers for this model?
Yes, it's also listed as DS-7616NI-I2/16P+NO-HDD and J55599469 — confirm the exact suffix against your quote before ordering.
