Dahua NVR5216-16P-EI2 – 16-Channel WizSense NVR, 32 MP, 8K HDMI, 16× PoE

The Dahua NVR5216-16P-EI2 is a professional 16-channel WizSense network video recorder designed for demanding IP surveillance deployments in small and medium-sized business environments. It combines an independent AI chip and deep-learning algorithms for accurate human and vehicle analysis with high-performance recording, all in a compact 1U form factor. With 16 built-in PoE ports and support for up to two hard drives, it simplifies camera installation and management in offices, warehouses, shops, and other commercial facilities.

Key features

• Channels: 16 IP cameras (up to 32 MP resolution)
• Bandwidth: up to 448 Mbps incoming / recording / outgoing
• Decoding: max. 40 × 1080p@30 fps
• Video outputs: 1× HDMI (up to 8K / 7680×4320), 1× VGA
• Compression: Smart H.265+ / H.265 / Smart H.264+ / H.264 / MJPEG
• Storage: 2× HDD bays (up to 26 TB each), iSCSI support
• PoE ports: 16× PoE (IEEE 802.3af/at) with ePoE support
• AI by recorder: 4-ch face detection & recognition, 16-ch SMD Plus, 8-ch perimeter protection, 4-ch video metadata, 4-ch AcuPick
• AI by camera: face detection & recognition, perimeter protection, SMD Plus, video metadata, ANPR, people counting
• Smart search: WizSeek AI-powered video search
• Network protocols: HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, RTSP, RTMP, UDP, SNMP, NTP, DHCP, DNS, SMTP, UPnP, PPPoE, FTP, DDNS, P2P, Multicast, ONVIF
• Audio: two-way communication (1× input / 1× output, RCA)
• Interfaces: 1× RJ-45 Gigabit, 1× RS-232, 1× RS-485, USB 3.0 + USB 2.0
• Security standard: Security Baseline 2.3
• Power supply: 100–240 V AC

The NVR5216-16P-EI2 is an ideal solution for modern IP surveillance integrations where reliability and intelligent video analytics are essential.