DS-7616NXI-I2/16P/S(C) 16-Channel AcuSense PoE NVR with Dual Storage
Built for commercial projects that need direct PoE camera connections, intelligent event review, and flexible dual-drive storage
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The DS-7616NXI-I2/16P/S(C) is designed for commercial surveillance systems that need direct PoE camera connections, intelligent event review, and centralized recording for up to 16 IP cameras.
Sixteen built-in PoE ports simplify camera power and network connections, while dual-drive storage and intelligent human and vehicle analysis provide more flexibility for professional monitoring and recording projects.
Intelligent Recording and Installation Benefits
- Direct PoE Connections – Sixteen built-in PoE ports help reduce separate camera power and switching hardware.
- Focused Event Review – Human and vehicle analysis helps operators focus on more relevant perimeter events.
- Flexible Storage – Two internal drive bays provide room for recording retention and storage expansion.
- Centralized Management – Keeps recording, playback, monitoring, and camera management in one system.
Recommended Applications
- Warehouses
- Commercial Offices
- Retail Properties
- Schools
- Medical Facilities
- Industrial Sites
- Multi-Tenant Commercial Buildings
| Video Input | |
|---|---|
| IP Camera Inputs | Up to 16 channels |
| Maximum Recording Resolution | Up to 12 MP |
| Incoming Bandwidth | Up to 160 Mbps |
| Outgoing Bandwidth | Up to 256 Mbps |
| Video & Recording | |
|---|---|
| Recording Resolution | 12 MP / 8 MP / 6 MP / 5 MP / 4 MP / 3 MP / 1080p / UXGA / 720p / VGA / 4CIF / DCIF / 2CIF / CIF / QCIF |
| Video Compression | H.265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264 |
| Dual-Stream Recording | Supported |
| Intelligent Analytics | |
|---|---|
| Perimeter Protection | Up to 4 channels at 2 MP with human and vehicle analysis; up to 12 rules in total |
| Face Capture | Up to 1 channel |
| Face Picture Comparison | Up to 4 channels |
| Face Picture Libraries | Up to 16 libraries with up to 10,000 face pictures in total |
| Decoding & Playback | |
|---|---|
| Decoding Capacity | Up to 16 × 1080p at 30 fps |
| Synchronized Playback | Up to 16 channels |
| Video Output | |
|---|---|
| HDMI Output | 1 × HDMI |
| Maximum HDMI Resolution | Up to 4K, 3840 × 2160 at 60 Hz |
| VGA Output | 1 × VGA, up to 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz |
| Video Output Mode | Independent HDMI and VGA outputs |
| CVBS Output | 1 × BNC |
| Storage | |
|---|---|
| Internal Storage | 2 × SATA interfaces |
| Maximum HDD Capacity | Up to 10 TB per HDD |
| PoE | |
|---|---|
| PoE Ports | 16 × RJ45 10/100 Mbps PoE ports |
| PoE Standards | IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at |
| Total PoE Power Budget | Up to 200 W |
| Network | |
|---|---|
| Network Interface | 1 × RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface |
| Remote Connections | Up to 128 |
| Audio | |
|---|---|
| Audio Output | 1 × RCA |
| Two-Way Audio | 1 × RCA input |
| Alarm & Serial Interfaces | |
|---|---|
| Alarm Input | 4 channels |
| Alarm Output | 1 channel |
| Serial Interface | RS-485, RS-232, keyboard interface |
| USB | |
|---|---|
| USB Interface | Front: 1 × USB 2.0; Rear: 1 × USB 3.0 |
| Physical & Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Chassis | 1U |
| Dimensions | 385 × 315 × 52 mm |
| Weight | ≤ 3 kg without HDD |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to 55°C (14°F to 131°F) |
| Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% |
Find answers to common questions about camera compatibility, channel capacity, PoE connectivity, recording, storage, remote viewing, and system installation.
What commercial projects is the DS-7616NXI-I2/16P/S(C) suitable for?
The DS-7616NXI-I2/16P/S(C) is designed for commercial surveillance systems requiring up to 16 IP cameras. Typical applications include warehouses, offices, retail properties, schools, medical facilities, and industrial sites that need centralized recording and direct PoE camera connections.
Is the DS-7616NXI-I2/16P/S(C) suitable for warehouse surveillance?
Its 16-camera capacity can support entrances, loading areas, warehouse aisles, shipping zones, offices, and selected exterior locations. Built-in PoE can also simplify installation when camera cabling terminates at the recorder.
Can this NVR be used in schools or commercial office buildings?
Yes. Compatible cameras can be deployed around entrances, corridors, offices, common areas, parking areas, and other monitored locations. Final camera placement and storage should be planned around actual coverage and retention requirements.
Can the DS-7616NXI-I2/16P/S(C) replace an existing 16-channel recorder?
It can be considered for compatible replacement or upgrade projects where built-in PoE, intelligent perimeter analysis, facial functions, or dual-drive storage are required. Camera compatibility, firmware, network settings, storage requirements, and PoE load should be verified before replacement.
How does perimeter protection help with event review?
The recorder supports human and vehicle analysis for perimeter protection on up to four 2MP channels, with up to 12 rules in total. This helps operators focus on supported perimeter events involving people or vehicles.
Does the DS-7616NXI-I2/16P/S(C) support facial recognition?
The (C) version supports up to one channel of face capture and up to four channels of face picture comparison. It also supports up to 16 face libraries with a total of up to 10,000 stored face pictures.
Does this NVR support 4K monitor output?
Yes. The HDMI output supports resolutions up to 3840 × 2160 at 60 Hz on the (C) version. This is the local display capability and is separate from the recorder's maximum recording resolution.
How much storage can be installed in the DS-7616NXI-I2/16P/S(C)?
The (C) version provides two SATA interfaces and supports hard drives up to 10TB per bay. Actual recording retention depends on camera count, resolution, frame rate, bitrate, compression, recording schedule, and scene activity.
What should installers consider when using all 16 PoE ports?
The sixteen built-in PoE interfaces share a total power budget of up to 200W. Installers should calculate the power draw of every connected camera and keep the combined load within the supported PoE budget.
What are the core specifications of the DS-7616NXI-I2/16P/S(C)?
The recorder supports up to 16 IP camera channels, 16 built-in PoE ports, 160 Mbps incoming bandwidth, recording resolutions up to 12MP, two SATA bays, and up to 16-channel synchronized playback.