Dahua · WizSense · 16 channels · 16 PoE
Sixteen cameras, one cable each.
Smart alerts for people and vehicles.
This is the Dahua DHI-NVR4216-16P-AI/ANZ. A 16-channel WizSense recorder with sixteen PoE ports, so every camera runs on one Cat6 cable with no power pack. It takes cameras up to 16MP, shows 4K on HDMI and has two drive bays.
In one sentence: the DHI-NVR4216-16P-AI/ANZ is a 16-channel Dahua WizSense NVR with 16 PoE ports (130 W in total), two SATA bays, 256 Mbps incoming bandwidth, 4K HDMI output and SMD Plus people and vehicle detection.
Order it without a drive, or with one or two drives fitted (2, 4, 6 or 8TB each).
The DHI-NVR4216-16P-AI/ANZ comes without cameras or a screen, and without a hard drive unless you choose one above. Add the cameras and a screen. The recorder powers all sixteen cameras through its PoE ports and runs from a mains lead.
In the box- DHI-NVR4216-16P-AI/ANZ recorder
- Mains power lead (the power supply is built in)
- Quick start guide
You also need- A hard drive, if you did not choose one fitted
- Up to 16 IP cameras
- Cat6 cable to each camera
- A monitor or TV with HDMI or VGA
- Your router, for the DMSS app
Fewer false alarms from the recorder itself.
With AI turned on, the recorder filters motion on 4 channels down to people and vehicles (SMD Plus), watches 2 channels for line crossing and intrusion, and runs face detection and recognition on 1 channel. Pair it with Dahua WizSense cameras and those functions move to the cameras, across every channel.
Front panel
A plain 1U front.
HDD, network and power lights and a USB 2.0 port for a mouse or quick backups are on the front. Everything else connects at the back.
Rear panel
Sixteen PoE ports on the back.
The rear panel has the mains input and power switch, 16 PoE ports (10/100, 802.3af/at), the Gigabit network port, HDMI, VGA, a second USB 2.0 port, RS-232, RCA audio in and out, and alarm terminals for 4 inputs and 2 outputs.
Size
375 × 329.3 × 53 mm.
It weighs 2.6 kg without drives and draws under 10 W before the drives and cameras. The 1U case suits a shelf, a desk or a rack shelf.
How it goes in
From the box to recording.
01
Fit the hard drive
If you did not order one fitted: with the power off, open the lid and fit a surveillance drive in each bay you are using, then format it from the setup wizard.
02
Plug in the cameras
Run Cat6 from each camera to a PoE port on the back. The port powers the camera, and Dahua cameras are found and added automatically.
03
Connect screen and network
HDMI or VGA to the monitor, the Gigabit port to your router, then switch on at the back and follow the setup wizard.
04
Add it to the app
Scan the P2P QR code in Dahua’s DMSS app for live view, playback and alerts on your phone.
At a glance
DHI-NVR4216-16P-AI/ANZ
Show specs
PoE
16 ports, 10/100, 802.3af/at; 130 W total, up to 25.5 W on one port
Recording
Cameras up to 16MP
Compression
Smart H.265+, H.265, Smart H.264+, H.264, MJPEG
Bandwidth
256 Mbps in, record and out (180 Mbps with AI on)
Decoding
2 × 16MP, 4 × 8MP, 8 × 4MP or 16 × 1080p @30 (AI off)
Outputs
HDMI up to 4K and VGA up to 1080p, same or different picture
AI by recorder
Face detection and recognition 1 ch, perimeter 2 ch, SMD Plus 4 ch
AI by camera
Face, perimeter, SMD, ANPR, people counting, heat map
Storage
2 SATA, drives up to 20TB, disk groups
USB
2 × USB 2.0 (front and rear)
Power
100–240 V AC, under 10 W without drives
Size and weight
375 × 329.3 × 53 mm, 2.6 kg
Operating
−10 °C to 55 °C, 10–93% RH
Pair it with
What goes with it
Storage
Seagate SkyHawk drive
Surveillance-rated 2, 4 or 6TB drives built for 24/7 recording. For sixteen cameras, 4TB or more keeps a useful history; fill the second bay for more days.
Cameras
Dahua WizSense cameras
Dahua WizSense turrets, bullets and domes add people and vehicle detection by the camera, so smart searches work on every channel.
Cabling
Cat6 cable
Solid-copper Cat6 for PoE runs of up to 100 m from each port to each camera.
Bigger system
NVR5216-16P-AI/ANZ
The NVR5000-series model has the same sixteen PoE ports with 32MP support, more bandwidth and twice the recorder AI channels.
Where it is used
Where a 16-channel recorder fits
Shops and cafés
Registers, doors, kitchen, stock room and back lane.
Offices and clinics
Entries, reception, corridors and the car park.
Large homes and farms
House, sheds, gates and driveway on one recorder.
Small warehouses
Roller doors, aisles and the yard, with alarm inputs for door contacts.
Dahua 16 PoE recorders side by side
| NVR4216-16P-AI/ANZ | NVR5216-16P-AI/ANZ | NVR5432-16P-AI/ANZ |
|---|
| Camera channels | 16 | 16 | 32 |
| PoE ports | 16 | 16 (ports 1–8 ePoE) | 16 (ports 1–8 ePoE) |
| Max camera resolution | 16MP | 32MP | 32MP |
| Incoming bandwidth (AI off / on) | 256 / 180 Mbps | 384 / 200 Mbps | 384 / 200 Mbps |
| AI run by the recorder | Face 1 ch, perimeter 2 ch, SMD Plus 4 ch | Face 2 ch, perimeter 4 ch, SMD Plus 8 ch | Face 2 ch, perimeter 4 ch, SMD Plus 8 ch |
| Video metadata search (Dahua AI cameras) | — | 8 channels | 8 channels |
| Hard drive bays | 2 × SATA, up to 20TB | 2 × SATA, up to 16TB | 4 × SATA, up to 16TB, plus eSATA |
| Screen outputs | HDMI (4K) + VGA | HDMI (4K) + VGA | 2 × HDMI (4K) + 2 × VGA |
| Alarm in / out | 4 / 2 | 4 / 2 | 16 / 6 |
| USB | 2 × USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 + USB 3.0 | USB 2.0 + 2 × USB 3.0 |
| Case | 1U, 375 mm wide, 2.6 kg | 1U, 375 mm wide, 2.66 kg | 1.5U, 440 mm wide, 4.82 kg |
All three record Smart H.265+, H.265, Smart H.264+ and H.264, have one Gigabit network port and 16 PoE ports (802.3af/at, 130 W in total, up to 25.5 W on one port), and run from 100–240 V AC. — means not listed. Figures from the Dahua datasheets.
Common questions
How many cameras does the NVR4216-16P-AI/ANZ take?
Sixteen IP cameras, each on its own PoE port. For more, the NVR5432-16P-AI/ANZ takes 32.
Can the PoE ports power all sixteen cameras?
Yes for typical cameras. The ports share 130 W, with up to 25.5 W on any one port. Add up the cameras’ maximum power before adding PTZ or heated cameras.
What does face recognition do?
The recorder can detect and recognise faces on 1 channel itself, or on 8 channels using face pictures from Dahua face cameras. It holds up to 10 face databases with 20,000 images, and can alert on a match or search footage by face.
Is a hard drive included?
Not as standard. Order it without a drive, or with a 2, 4, 6 or 8TB surveillance drive fitted, plus an optional second drive of the same size or smaller. It has two SATA bays and takes drives up to 20TB (Dahua notes the maximum depends on room temperature).
Will it work with cameras that are not Dahua?
Yes, in most cases. It takes ONVIF cameras (Profile S, T and G) and Dahua lists several other major camera brands. The recorder’s own SMD Plus, perimeter and face functions run on a set number of channels; the camera-based AI searches need Dahua WizSense cameras. Send us the camera model and we will check it.
Can I watch the cameras on my phone?
Yes. Connect the network port to your router and add the recorder to Dahua’s DMSS app (iPhone and Android) by scanning its P2P QR code, for live view, playback and alerts. On a PC, use Dahua’s Smart PSS software or a web browser.
What screen can I plug in?
Any monitor or TV with HDMI or VGA. HDMI runs up to 4K (3840 × 2160) and VGA up to 1920 × 1080. They can show the same picture or different views on two screens.
What is Smart H.265+?
Dahua’s improved H.265 compression. It cuts the space each camera uses, most of all on quiet scenes, so the drives hold more days of footage. H.265, Smart H.264+ and H.264 are supported too.
What is SMD Plus?
Smart Motion Detection that sorts motion into people and vehicles and ignores leaves, rain and lighting changes, so alerts and searches show what matters. This recorder runs it itself on 4 channels; Dahua WizSense cameras do it on every channel.
How far can the cameras be from the recorder?
Up to 100 m of Cat6 per PoE port, which is the Ethernet limit. Beyond that, add a PoE switch or extender part way.
Can I mount it in a rack?
It is a 1U desktop unit 375 mm wide. Dahua does not list rack ears for it, so the simplest way is on a rack shelf.
What is the warranty?
Dahua 3-year manufacturer warranty, handled in Australia through InFront. Contact us first and we will organise any claim.
Supported by Infront Technologies.
Not sure how many channels or how much storage you need? Call 1300 736 970 or email [email protected] with the number of cameras and how many days you want to keep, and we will size the drives.
Installation and safety
Power. Runs from 100–240 V AC through its built-in power supply, with a power switch at the back. Switch off and unplug before fitting or removing a hard drive.
Placement. Use indoors between −10 °C and 55 °C, 10–93% humidity without condensation, with space around the vents. Keep it somewhere secure so a thief cannot take the footage with it.
Figures. From the Dahua DHI-NVR4216-16P-AI/ANZ datasheet. Dahua 3-year manufacturer warranty, handled in Australia through InFront.
