The Hikvision DS-7616NI-M2/16P-4T is a 16-channel M-Series network video recorder with 16 built-in PoE ports, 8K HDMI output and a 4TB HDD included. It supports compatible IP cameras up to 32MP, 256 Mbps incoming and outgoing bandwidth, and two SATA hard drive bays for expandable recording storage.

General

• IP camera inputs: 16 channels, up to 32MP resolution. Ultra HD mode supports up to eight 24MP/32MP IP camera inputs.
• PoE ports: 16 × RJ-45 10/100 Mbps, IEEE 802.3af/at, with a total PoE power budget of up to 200W.
• Incoming / outgoing bandwidth: 256 Mbps / 256 Mbps.
• Decoding: 10 × 8MP at 30fps; alternatively 2 × 32MP at 30fps plus 2 × 8MP at 30fps. Recording capacity and simultaneous display decoding are different specifications.
• Synchronous playback: Up to 16 channels, subject to decoding capacity.

Video & Audio

• Compression: H.265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264.
• HDMI: Up to 8K (7680 × 4320) at 30Hz; 4K (3840 × 2160) at 60Hz or 30Hz; 2K and 1080p at 60Hz.
• VGA: Up to 1920 × 1080 at 60Hz, with independent HDMI/VGA output.
• CVBS: 1 × BNC output.
• Audio: 1 × RCA audio input for two-way audio and 1 × RCA audio output; camera audio requires compatible audio-enabled cameras.

Storage

• Included storage: 4TB HDD.
• HDD bays: 2 × SATA interfaces, supporting up to 16TB per drive, or 32TB total with two compatible 16TB drives.
• Recording: Video or video with audio; dual-stream recording supported.
• Recording duration varies with camera count, resolution, frame rate, bitrate, compression and recording schedule.

Network & Connectivity

• LAN: 1 × RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port.
• USB: Front: 1 × USB 2.0; rear: 1 × USB 3.0.
• Alarm connections: 4 inputs / 1 output.
• Camera access: ONVIF and RTSP support; third-party feature availability depends on camera compatibility.
• Remote access: Hik-Connect and supported web access.
• Smart events: Supports compatible camera VCA events, including line crossing and intrusion. ANPR, people counting and heat-map functions require suitable cameras and supported configuration; these are not universal recorder-side AI functions.

Power & Environmental

• Power supply: 100–240V AC, 50–60Hz.
• Recorder consumption: ≤15W without HDD and with PoE switched off. HDD and camera power are additional.
• Operating temperature: −10°C to 55°C.
• Operating humidity: 10–90%.
• Dimensions (W × D × H): 384 × 317 × 52mm.
• Weight: ≤3kg without HDD.