• NVR-216B-P16 recorder
• Mains power lead
• Quick guide

• A second drive for RAID 1, if wanted
• Up to 16 IP cameras
• Cat6 cable to each camera
• A monitor or TV with HDMI or VGA
• Your router, for the phone app

01

Fit the hard drive

With the power off, open the lid and fit a surveillance drive in each bay you are using. Format it from the setup wizard.

02

Plug in the cameras

Run Cat6 from each camera to a PoE port on the back. Uniarch cameras are found and added automatically.

03

Connect screen and network

HDMI or VGA to the monitor, the network port to your router, then power on and follow the wizard.

04

Add it to the app

Scan the P2P QR code in the Uniarch app for live view, playback and alerts on your phone.

Storage

Seagate SkyHawk drive

Surveillance-rated 2, 4 or 6TB drives built for 24/7 recording. Fit two of the same size to mirror them with RAID 1.

Cameras

Uniarch IP cameras

6MP and 8MP Uniarch turrets, bullets and domes plug straight in and add smart events.

Viewing

Uniarch 22" or 24" monitor

Full HD screens rated for 24/7 use, with HDMI and built-in speakers.

Cabling

Cat6 cable

Solid-copper Cat6 for PoE runs of up to 100 m to each camera.

Warehouses

Docks, aisles, yard and gates on one recorder.

Schools and clubs

Entries, car parks and grounds with alarm inputs for doors.

Strata buildings

Lobbies, lifts, garages and bin rooms.

Retail and hospitality

Floor, registers, storerooms and back of house.

Can I mirror the two drives?

Yes. RAID 1 writes the same footage to both drives, so recording carries on if one fails. Without RAID the two drives add together for longer history.

Can the PoE ports power all sixteen cameras?

Yes for typical cameras. Each port gives up to 30 W and the total budget is 240 W.

Can I connect door sensors or a siren?

Yes. It has 8 alarm inputs and 2 alarm outputs, plus RS485 for compatible devices.

Is a hard drive included?

No. The NVR-216B-P16 ships empty so you can choose the storage. Two SATA bays take drives of up to 16TB each, as separate storage or mirrored with RAID 1. We suggest surveillance-rated drives such as Seagate SkyHawk.

Will it work with cameras that are not Uniarch?

Yes, with ONVIF (Profile S, G or T) or RTSP cameras. Smart events such as line crossing and intrusion come from Uniarch and Uniview cameras; third-party cameras normally give video and basic motion only.

Can I watch the cameras on my phone?

Yes. Connect the recorder’s network port to your router and add it to the Uniarch app with the P2P QR code. Live view, playback and alerts then work on iPhone and Android.

What screen can I plug in?

Any monitor or TV with HDMI or VGA. HDMI runs up to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 Hz and VGA up to 1920 × 1080. The Uniarch MT-22-V and MT-24-V monitors suit it and have speakers built in.

What is Ultra 265?

Uniarch’s compression. It records the same picture as H.265 in less space, so the drive holds more days of footage. H.265 and H.264 are supported too.

What does ANR do?

If the network drops, compatible cameras keep recording to their SD card and the NVR pulls the missing footage back when the link returns.

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 desktop unit. The optional Uniarch RM-1U-380 bracket mounts it in 1U of a 19-inch rack — ask us if you need one.

What is the warranty?

Uniarch 3-year manufacturer warranty, handled in Australia through us. Contact us first and we will organise any claim.