DAHUA DHI-NVR2116HS-I2 (16 CHANNELS, 12 MP) - IP VIDEO RECORDER
Description Dahua DHI-NVR2116HS-I2
Full I2 analytics scales to 16 channels with no throughput compromise
DHI-NVR2116HS-I2 is the higher-end 16-channel model in the I2 series, and the key question for any multi-channel recorder with analytics is whether it starts to choke under full load. This model's input throughput reaches 144 MB/s — nearly double the 80 MB/s of the series' smaller 4-channel model — so there's plenty of headroom even with all 16 channels running at once.
Face recognition and perimeter protection on every one of the 16 channels
I2-series analytics — face recognition and perimeter protection (intrusion detection) — isn't available selectively on just a few channels but across all 16 at once. For a mid-to-large site, that means one consistent standard of recording quality and analytics at every mounting point, not a compromise on some channels to save cost.
12 MP recording and MJPEG format for legacy compatibility
Support for recording up to 12 MP per channel in Smart H.265+/Smart H.264+/H.265/H.264/MJPEG formats gives detail sufficient for reliable face recognition even with all 16 channels fully loaded, and MJPEG format remains available for compatibility with older video-analytics systems that still expect that format.
A metal housing just 47.6 mm tall
Unlike the series' smaller 4-channel model's plastic housing, this one is metal-and-plastic — expected for a recorder at this scale, built for continuous operation in an equipment cabinet. A housing height of just 47.6 mm allows installation even in a shallow equipment rack where space is limited.
1 drive up to 10 TB and an operating range up to +55°C
Support for one hard drive up to 10 TB gives sufficient archive for 16 channels at high resolution, and a -10°C to +55°C operating range allows installation in rooms with no air conditioning even during hot seasons.
A 260 mm width and 232.7 mm depth
Besides the minimal 47.6 mm height, a 260 mm width and 232.7 mm depth leave enough room for the internal board processing 16 streams at once, while staying more compact than recorders with two HDD bays in the same class.
IP20 protection class and a 12-month warranty
An IP20 housing protection class means installation in a space protected from dust and moisture, and the manufacturer's 12-month warranty covers factory defects and early component failures during the first year of round-the-clock operation.
Client software for Windows, Mac OS, iOS, Android, plus mouse control
Viewing and control are available across Windows, Mac OS, iOS, and Android, and the recorder itself supports mouse control — security at the post uses the local interface while a manager checks all 16 channels remotely from whatever device is on hand.
Who this model is for
DHI-NVR2116HS-I2 is the pick for an owner of a mid-to-large site (a shopping center, a business center, a production facility) who needs 16 channels with full face-recognition and perimeter-protection analytics with no throughput compromise. Tell us about your camera count and analytics requirements at your site, and we'll give a concrete recommendation.
Characteristics Dahua DHI-NVR2116HS-I2
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