Product Description
The Prolux PXN-5216-16P-4KS2E is a 16-channel network video recorder for IP CCTV systems, built for sites that need one box to handle a full run of cameras.
What it does
It records footage from up to 16 network cameras, each at resolutions up to 8MP, and pushes live or recorded video out to a monitor via HDMI or VGA, up to 4K. The 160 Mbps incoming bandwidth is the figure that matters here — it's the shared pipe all 16 cameras' video streams pass through, so higher-resolution cameras or more of them eat into that budget faster.
Powering cameras
It has 16 built-in PoE ports (Power over Ethernet — cameras get power and data down one cable), with extended ePoE support for longer cable runs than standard PoE manages. Ports are Plug & Play, so a compatible camera is recognised automatically without manual setup on the recorder.
Compatibility and features
It's ONVIF-compliant, meaning it can work with third-party IP cameras as well as Prolux's own, and supports H.264 and MPEG4 compression. Extras include VCA detection (video content analytics — smarter motion filtering than basic alarms), motion alerts, and intelligent video search for scrubbing back through recordings.
Note this NVR doesn't include hard drives — you'll need to fit your own to suit how much footage you want to retain, and check your cameras' resolution and count against the 160 Mbps bandwidth budget before committing to a full 16-camera install.
Specifications
- Brand
- Prolux
- Model
- PXN-5216-16P-4KS2E
- Series
- PXN Series
- Channels
- 16
- Max Resolution
- 8MP (4K)
- Colour
- Black
- Built-in PoE Ports
- 16 PoE
- PoE Standard
- IEEE 802.3af / 802.3at / ePoE
- Video Compression
- H.265/H.264/H.265+/H.264+
- Frame Rate
- 30fps
- App Compatibility
- DMSS
- Camera Compatibility
- compatible with any ONVIF-conformant IP camera.
- Storage Capacity
- Up to 20 TB
- Video Outputs
- HDMI, VGA
- Human & Vehicle Detection
- Yes
- Face Detection
- No
- Face Recognition
- No
- Perimeter Protection
- Yes
- Line Crossing
- Yes
- Intrusion Detection
- Yes
- False Alarm Filtering
- Yes
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this NVR include hard drives for storage?
No — the source spec lists hard drive bays for internal storage, but drives aren't described as included, so you'll need to add your own sized to your retention needs.
Can I use cameras from other brands with this NVR?
Yes, it's ONVIF-compliant, which means it's built to work with third-party IP cameras as well as Prolux ones — worth checking your camera's ONVIF support before buying.
What does the 160 Mbps bandwidth figure actually limit?
That's the total incoming data rate shared across all 16 camera channels, so running many high-resolution 8MP cameras at once will use up that budget faster than lower-resolution ones.
