DS-96128NI-M16 128-Channel 16-Bay NVR with RAID & 8K Output
Built for large camera systems that need centralized recording, longer video retention, and easier day-to-day management.
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Large camera deployments become harder to manage when recording, storage, playback, and monitoring are spread across multiple systems. The DS-96128NI-M16 brings up to 128 IP cameras into one centralized recording platform for large commercial surveillance environments.
With high-density storage, RAID support, and flexible display options, it gives installers and system integrators more room to plan longer video retention, simplify day-to-day management, and support future system growth.
Enterprise Recording and Storage Benefits
- Centralized Operations – Keeps recording, playback, and system management in one platform.
- Retention Planning – High-density storage supports longer recording requirements across large deployments.
- Storage Resilience – RAID and hot-spare options provide flexibility when planning storage redundancy.
- Control Room Flexibility – Multiple display outputs support professional monitoring environments.
Recommended Applications
- Large Distribution Centers
- Industrial Campuses
- University Campuses
- Healthcare Campuses
- Transportation and Logistics Facilities
- Multi-Building Commercial Properties
- Large Retail Operations
- Central Security Control Rooms
| Video Input | |
|---|---|
| IP Camera Inputs | Up to 128 channels |
| Incoming Bandwidth | Up to 400 Mbps |
| Outgoing Bandwidth | Up to 400 Mbps |
| Video & Recording | |
|---|---|
| Maximum Recording Resolution | Up to 32 MP |
| Video Compression | H.265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264 |
| Decoding & Playback | |
|---|---|
| Decoding Capacity | Up to 2 × 32 MP, 2 × 24 MP, 4 × 16 MP, 8 × 8 MP, 16 × 4 MP, or 32 × 1080p at 30 fps |
| Synchronized Playback | Up to 16 channels |
| Video Output | |
|---|---|
| HDMI Outputs | 2 × HDMI |
| Maximum HDMI 1 Resolution | Up to 8K, 7680 × 4320 at 30 Hz |
| Maximum HDMI 2 Resolution | Up to 4K, 3840 × 2160 at 60 Hz |
| VGA Outputs | 2 × VGA |
| CVBS Output | 1 × BNC |
| Storage | |
|---|---|
| Internal Storage | 16 × hot-plug SATA interfaces |
| Maximum HDD Capacity | Up to 16 TB per HDD |
| External Storage | 1 × eSATA interface |
| RAID & Data Protection | |
|---|---|
| RAID Support | RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10 |
| Hot Spare | N+M hot spare supported |
| Smart Camera Integration | |
|---|---|
| VCA Events | Supports compatible VCA events from connected cameras |
| Special Camera Functions | Supports compatible people counting, ANPR/LPR, heat map, and fisheye functions |
| POS Functions | POS information overlay, recording, playback, and event triggering supported |
| Network | |
|---|---|
| Network Interface | 2 × RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports |
| IP Speaker Support | Up to 8 channels |
| Audio | |
|---|---|
| Audio Input | 1 × RCA |
| Audio Output | 2 × RCA |
| Alarm & Serial Interfaces | |
|---|---|
| Alarm Input | 16 channels |
| Alarm Output | 9 channels |
| RS-485 | 1 × full-duplex interface |
| RS-232 | 1 × interface |
| USB | |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 | 2 × front-panel ports |
| USB 3.0 | 2 × rear-panel ports |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Power Consumption | ≤ 50 W without HDD |
| Physical & Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Chassis | 3U |
| Dimensions | 445 × 496 × 150 mm (17.5 × 19.5 × 5.9 in) |
| Weight | ≤ 12.5 kg (27.6 lb) 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 size commercial projects is the DS-96128NI-M16 designed for?
The DS-96128NI-M16 is intended for large surveillance deployments that may require centralized recording for up to 128 IP cameras. Typical environments include distribution centers, industrial campuses, healthcare campuses, transportation facilities, large retail operations, and multi-building commercial properties.
Is the DS-96128NI-M16 suitable for large warehouse and distribution operations?
Its high camera capacity and dense storage design make it suitable for facilities monitoring loading docks, warehouse aisles, shipping areas, exterior access points, offices, and other operational zones. Storage and bandwidth should be planned around the actual camera configuration and required retention period.
Can this NVR support campus and multi-building surveillance systems?
The recorder can centralize video from cameras distributed across multiple buildings or departments. Its high recording bandwidth, large storage capacity, and multiple display outputs give integrators flexibility when designing larger network surveillance environments.
Can the DS-96128NI-M16 be used for an existing surveillance system expansion?
It can be considered for compatible recorder upgrades and larger system expansions where additional camera, storage, or monitoring capacity is needed. Installers should verify camera compatibility, firmware, network architecture, recording requirements, and intelligent functions before deployment.
How does RAID support help with storage planning?
The recorder supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10, giving system integrators multiple options when balancing usable capacity, performance, and disk redundancy. The appropriate RAID configuration should be selected according to the project's retention and storage requirements.
What display options are available for security control rooms?
The DS-96128NI-M16 provides two HDMI and two VGA outputs, with the primary HDMI output supporting resolutions up to 8K. This gives security teams flexibility when configuring local monitoring and playback stations.
What specialized camera functions can the recorder support?
The recorder can receive supported functions from compatible cameras, including people counting, ANPR/LPR, heat mapping, fisheye viewing, and other VCA events. Available functions depend on the connected camera model, firmware, and system configuration.
Does the DS-96128NI-M16 include built-in PoE ports?
No built-in PoE camera ports are provided. Installers should plan compatible PoE switches and network infrastructure separately, including switch capacity, PoE power budgets, uplink bandwidth, and camera locations.
How should storage be planned for the DS-96128NI-M16?
The recorder provides 16 internal SATA interfaces and supports drives up to 16 TB each. Actual retention depends on camera count, resolution, frame rate, compression, recording schedules, scene activity, and the selected RAID configuration.
What are the main recording capabilities of the DS-96128NI-M16?
The DS-96128NI-M16 supports up to 128 IP camera inputs, up to 400 Mbps incoming bandwidth, recording resolutions up to 32 MP, and high-capacity multi-stream decoding for large commercial surveillance systems.