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TP-Link VIGI 8MP 4K-UHD VIGI 16 Channel PoE+ Network Video Recorder - VIGI-NVR2016H-16P

Name: TP-Link VIGI 8MP 4K-UHD VIGI 16 Channel PoE+ Network Video Recorder - VIGI-NVR2016H-16P
Brand: TP-Link
SKU: VIGI-NVR2016H-16P
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TP-Link VIGI NVR2016H-16P: a compact 16-channel recorder with a built-in 16-port PoE+ switch, 4K HDMI output and two drive bays. Choose the drive size in the options.

✓16 IP channels, cameras up to 8MP
✓16 PoE+ ports, 30 W per port, 90 W total
✓160 Mbps incoming bandwidth
✓2 SATA bays, up to 16TB each, plus eSATA
✓4K HDMI and VGA outputs
✓VIGI app, PC client and ONVIF

TP-Link VIGI NVR2016H-16P 16-channel PoE+ recorder, front three-quarter view with status lights and front USB port

TP-Link · VIGI · 16 channel PoE+

Sixteen cameras, one cable each.
16 PoE+ ports. 90 W. Two drive bays.

This is the VIGI NVR2016H-16P: a compact recorder that powers and records up to sixteen IP cameras through its own 16-port PoE+ switch, with two drive bays of up to 16TB each.

In one sentence: the VIGI-NVR2016H-16P is a TP-Link VIGI 16-channel network video recorder with 16 built-in PoE+ ports (90 W total), recording cameras up to 8MP at 160 Mbps, with 4K HDMI output and two SATA bays of up to 16TB each.

Recorder only, unless you choose a drive.

The recorder ships without a hard drive and needs one to record. Choose the drive size in the options above, or fit your own surveillance drives in the two bays. The built-in PoE+ ports power the cameras.

In the box

VIGI NVR2016H-16P recorder and power adapter
Mouse
HDD data cables, power cables and screws
Terminal blocks for the alarm ports
Mounting brackets, screws and rubber feet
Quick installation guide
A hard drive, only if chosen in the options

You also need

IP cameras, up to sixteen
A Cat5e or Cat6 cable from each camera
A TV or monitor with HDMI or VGA
A network cable to your router, for the VIGI app

A PoE+ switch and a recorder in one box.

Sixteen PoE+ ports on the back (802.3af/at) supply up to 30 W per port and 90 W in total, so each camera needs only one network cable. The recorder takes cameras up to 8MP, 160 Mbps in total, and shows them on a 4K HDMI screen and a VGA screen at the same time. Human, vehicle, line-crossing and intrusion alarms come from the cameras.

Front

Status lights and a USB port at the front.

SYS, LAN, HDD and PoE MAX lights show what the recorder is doing. The front USB 2.0 port takes the mouse or a USB stick for backups. 330 × 285 × 45 mm.

Rear

Sixteen PoE+ ports and a Gigabit uplink.

16 × 10/100 Mbps PoE+ ports, one Gigabit LAN port to your router, HDMI, VGA, USB 3.0 and eSATA. Six alarm inputs and four alarm outputs on terminal blocks, plus RCA audio in and out. Power comes from the 53.5 V DC adapter.

TP-Link VIGI 16 Channel PoE+ Network Video Recorder retail box

The box

TP-Link's VIGI retail pack.

The recorder comes in TP-Link's VIGI box with the power adapter, mouse, drive cables and screws, alarm terminal blocks, mounting brackets and a quick installation guide.

How it goes in

From the shelf to the first camera.

Place the recorder

330 × 285 × 45 mm. Put it on a shelf or desk with air around the vents, near your router. Brackets are in the box; on rack angle rails TP-Link recommends a tray (not included).

Fit the drive

Two SATA bays take drives of up to 16TB each. If you chose a drive in the options, it comes with the recorder. Power off before fitting a drive.

Plug in the cameras

One network cable from each camera to a PoE+ port. Keep within 30 W per port and 90 W across all sixteen ports.

Connect a screen and the app

Plug in an HDMI or VGA screen and the mouse, set up the recorder, then connect the LAN port to your router and add it to the VIGI app.

At a glance

VIGI NVR2016H-16P

Show specs

Model

VIGI NVR2016H-16P (hardware V2)

Channels

16 IP

PoE

16 × 10/100 Mbps ports, 802.3af/at; up to 30 W per port, 90 W total

Recording

Up to 8MP per camera

Bandwidth

160 Mbps in, 160 Mbps out

Compression

H.265+ / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264; audio G.711A, G.711U, G.726

Drives

2 × SATA, up to 16TB each; 1 × eSATA

Live view

1/4/6/8/9/16 split

Playback

16 channels at once, fewer if the total passes 32MP

Decoding at 30 fps

2 ch @ 8MP, 4 ch @ 5MP, 5 ch @ 4MP or 6 ch @ 3MP

Decoding at 25 fps

10 ch @ 1080p

Display

1 × HDMI up to 3840 × 2160 at 30 Hz, 1 × VGA up to 1920 × 1080; independent or the same picture

Network

1 × 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN

USB

1 front USB 2.0, 1 rear USB 3.0

Audio

1 RCA input, 1 RCA output

Alarm

6 inputs, 4 outputs

Smart alarms (from the camera)

Motion, tampering, scene change, line crossing, intrusion, region entry and exit, loitering, object left or removed, human, vehicle, abnormal sound

Interoperability

ONVIF Profile S and T, CGI

Remote viewing

VIGI app (Android, iOS), PC client, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari

Power

53.5 V DC, 2.43 A adapter; 6.2 W without drives, 40 W with drives

Operating range

−10 °C to 55 °C (adapter 0 °C to 40 °C), 10–90% RH non-condensing

Chassis

330 × 285 × 45 mm, 2.2 kg

Certification

Includes RCM

Warranty

3 years, TP-Link Australia

TP-Link VIGI NVR2016H-16P dimensions, 330 mm wide, 285 mm deep, 45 mm high

330 × 285 × 45 mm, 2.2 kg. From TP-Link's product drawing.

Pair it with

What this recorder does not include

Storage

A surveillance drive

Choose the drive size in the options above, or fit your own. Each of the two bays takes up to 16TB.

Cameras

VIGI and InSight cameras

TP-Link VIGI and InSight cameras such as the InSight S485, S385 and S285 plug straight into the PoE+ ports. ONVIF cameras from other brands also record.

Security

A lockable cabinet

Keep the recorder out of reach so a thief can't take the footage with it. Ask us about the 24SECCAB security cabinet.

Power

A UPS

Keeps the recorder and every PoE camera running through short power cuts, and protects the drive from sudden shutdowns.

Where it is used

Sites that need up to 16 cameras.

Shops and showrooms

Counters, entries, stockroom and car park, all powered from the recorder.

Offices

Reception, corridors, every entry and the parking area.

Warehouses and workshops

Roller doors, loading bays and yard, with line-crossing alarms from the cameras.

Large homes and acreage

House, sheds, gates and driveway on one recorder.

Strata and apartments

Car park, lobbies, bin rooms and letterboxes.

Cafes, clubs and clinics

Front of house, back door and till, viewed on the VIGI app.

How the NVR2016H-16P compares

	VIGI NVR2016H-16P (this recorder)	VIGI NVR4016H
Channels	16 IP	16 IP
PoE ports	16 PoE+, 90 W total	None, needs a PoE switch
Bandwidth in	160 Mbps	320 Mbps
Drive bays	2 × up to 16TB	4 × up to 16TB
Video outputs	1 × HDMI (4K), 1 × VGA	2 × HDMI (one 4K), 1 × VGA
Network ports	1 × Gigabit	2 × Gigabit
Alarm in / out	6 / 4	16 / 4
Chassis and power	330 × 285 × 45 mm, DC adapter	440 × 330 × 44 mm, mains inlet

There is no sibling on the same datasheet, so this compares two TP-Link datasheets: the NVR2016H-16P (V2) and the NVR4016H (V1). Pick the NVR4016H when you want four drive bays and already have PoE switches.

Common questions

Does this NVR power the cameras?

Yes. It has 16 PoE+ ports (802.3af/at) supplying up to 30 W per port and 90 W in total.

Is 90 W enough for sixteen cameras?

It depends on the cameras. 90 W across 16 ports is about 5.6 W per camera on average. Add up the maximum PoE draw on each camera's datasheet; cameras with floodlights can need more, so ask us if you are close.

Is a hard drive included?

Not as standard. Choose the drive size in the options above, from 2TB to 10TB, or fit your own surveillance drive. The recorder needs a drive to record.

How much storage can it hold?

Two SATA drives of up to 16TB each, 32TB in total, plus an eSATA port for an external storage device.

What camera resolution does it record?

Up to 8MP (4K) per camera, within 160 Mbps of incoming bandwidth in total.

How many cameras can I play back at once?

Up to 16 channels together, fewer if their total resolution passes 32MP. At 30 fps it decodes 2 channels at 8MP or 5 channels at 4MP.

Can I connect two screens?

Yes. HDMI up to 3840 × 2160 and VGA up to 1920 × 1080 can show the same picture or different views.

Will it work with other camera brands?

Yes, ONVIF Profile S and T cameras. TP-Link notes some features may not work fully with other brands and recommends VIGI cameras for the best results.

Where do the human and vehicle alarms come from?

From the cameras. Line crossing, intrusion, human and vehicle detection and the other smart alarms need a camera that supports them. The recorder then records the event, can sound its buzzer, and lets you play back by event.

Can I watch the cameras on my phone?

Yes, with the VIGI app for Android and iOS, the PC client, or a web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Safari).

Can it go in a rack?

Mounting brackets are in the box. Because of its weight, TP-Link recommends a tray (not included) when mounting it on rack angle rails.

Which hardware version is this?

This page describes V2, the current version on TP-Link Australia's site: 160 Mbps, 6 alarm inputs and 4 outputs. The earlier V1 had 80 Mbps and no alarm terminals. Ask us if you need a particular version.

Supported by InFront Technologies.

Not sure which cameras or drive size to choose, or whether 90 W covers your cameras? Send us your camera list: call 1300 736 970 or email [email protected]. 3-year TP-Link Australia warranty: contact us first and we will look after the claim.

Installation and safety

Power. Runs from the supplied 53.5 V DC adapter plugged into an existing power point. A new circuit or any switchboard work needs a licensed electrician. Power off before fitting or removing a drive.

Camera cabling. Concealed cabling between the cameras and the recorder is customer cabling under AS/CA S009 and needs an ACMA-registered cabler.

Privacy and audio. Recording people and conversations is covered by state and territory surveillance laws. Point cameras at your own property and check the rules before you record audio.

What it does not do. It has no analogue (coax) inputs, one network port, and PoE stops at 90 W in total. Smart alarms need cameras that support them.

Figures. From TP-Link's VIGI NVR2016H-16P V2 datasheet.

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NVR2016H-16P DatasheetOfficial TP-Link NVR2016H-16P datasheet, supplied by InFront Technologies. Download 1.27MB