- dahua DHI-NVR5216-EI 16-channel IP DVR for recording video from IP cameras, support for resolutions up to 32 MP and 2 SATA drives up to 20 TB each
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Dahua DHI-NVR5216-EI 16-channel network video recorder 2xHDD 1U
The Dahua DHI-NVR5216-EI network video recorder is part of the NVR5000-EI series and is designed for IP surveillance systems with advanced AI features. The device supports up to 16 IP channels, camera resolution of up to 32 MP and features such as AcuPick, face recognition, perimeter protection and SMD PLus, according to the manufacturer's documentation.
- Supports 16 IP channels.
- Maximum throughput of 384/384/384 Mbps (input/recording/output) with AI functions disabled.
- Maximum camera resolution of up to 32 MP.
- Built-in AI with face detection and recognition, perimeter protection and SMD PLus functions.
- Support for Smart H.265+, H.265, Smart H.264+, H.264 and MJPEG codecs.
- Capable of installing 2 SATA drives of up to 20TB each (depending on ambient temperature).
AI description and features
The NVR5000-EI series, which includes the DHI-NVR5216-EI model, offers high performance, high bandwidth, and advanced artificial intelligence features such as accurate face recognition and perimeter protection, which, according to the manufacturer's documentation, enables faster response times to events and more interactive use of recordings. The DVR uses AcuPick technology, which combines front-end and back-end device intelligence to quickly find targets in large video datasets, and supports SMD functions PLus, video metadata, ANPR, heat maps, people counting and stereo analysis, according to the manufacturer's documentation.
Video, network and alarm functions
The DHI-NVR5216-EI DVR supports decoding up to 32×1080p@30 fps or 16×4MP@30 fps, providing smooth video streams at various resolution configurations, according to the manufacturer's documentation. The device offers extensive support for network protocols (including HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP, IPv4, UDP, NTP, DHCP, DNS, SMTP, UPnP, DDNS, P2P, iSCSI) and works with cameras from various manufacturers via ONVIF and other interfaces, and has numerous alarm functions (general, anomaly and smart) with the ability to be associated with recording, snapshots, alarm outputs, preset control and notifications, according to the manufacturer's documentation.
| Category | Parameter | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Model | DHI-NVR5216-EI |
| Model | Device type | 16CH 2HDD 1U Network Video Recorder (according to manufacturer's documentation) |
| System | Main processor | Industrial-grade processor (Industrial-grade processor) |
| System | Operating system | Embedded Linux |
| System | Operating interface | Web, local GUI |
| AI - general | AI by Recorder - functions | Face detection, face recognition, perimeter protection, SMD PLus |
| AI - general | AI by Camera - functions | Face detection, face recognition, video metadata (human, mechanical and non-mechanical vehicles), perimeter protection, SMD PLus, stereo analysis, crowd distribution, people counting, ANPR, vehicle density, heat map |
| AcuPick | Operation mode | AI by Camera + Recorder |
| AcuPick | Max. number of channels | Max. 16 channels, 1 combined event per channel/sec. |
| Perimeter protection | Perimeter Performance AI by Recorder (number of channels) | 4 channels, 10 IVS rules per channel |
| Perimeter protection | Perimeter Performance AI by Camera (number of channels) | All channels (16 targets/s) |
| Face detection | Face attributes | Gender, age group, glasses, facial expression, mask, chin |
| Face detection | Performance of Face Detection AI by Recorder (number of channels) | 2 channels (up to 12 face images/s per channel) |
| Face Detection | Performance of Face Detection AI by Camera (number of channels) | 16 channels |
| Face Recognition | Face database capacity | Up to 20 face databases with 20,000 images, total capacity of 2.5 GB |
| Face Recognition | Data for face image | Name, gender, date of birth, address, ID type, ID number, country/region, state |
| Face recognition | AI by Recorder performance (number of channels) | 1) 16-channel FD (via camera) + FR (via DVR), video stream: 16 face images/s; 2) 2-channel FD (via DVR) + FR (via DVR), video stream: 12 face images/s |
| Face recognition | AI by Camera performance (number of channels) | 16 channels |
| SMD PLus | SMD PLus by Recorder | 8 channels; secondary filtering for people and motor vehicles, reducing false alarms due to leaves, rain and light changes |
| SMD PLus | SMD PLus by Camera | All channels (32 targets/s) |
| Video metadata | AI by Camera performance (number of channels) | 8 channels |
| Video metadata | Human attributes | Top garment color, top garment type, bottom garment color, bottom garment type, headwear, bag, age, gender, umbrella |
| Video metadata | Motor vehicle attributes | License plate, plate color, vehicle body, vehicle model, vehicle logo, driving conversation, seat belt, vehicle interior, vehicle registration location |
| Video metadata | Non-mechanical vehicle attributes | Vehicle model, vehicle color, number of people, helmet |
| ANPR | ANPR by Camera (number of channels) | All channels (8 targets/s) |
| ANPR | License plate database capacity | Ability to create up to 20,000 plate numbers; block lists and allowed lists |
| Audio and video | Number of access channels | 16 channels |
| Audio and video | Network throughput (AI disabled) | 384 Mbps input, 384 Mbps recording, 384 Mbps output |
| Audio and video | Network throughput (AI enabled) | 200 Mbps input, 200 Mbps recording, 200 Mbps output |
| Audio and video | Supported resolutions | 32 MP, 24 MP, 16 MP, 12 MP, 8 MP, 6 MP, 5 MP, 4 MP, 3 MP, 1080p, 720p, 960p, D1, CIF, QCIF |
| Audio and video | Decoding capabilities (AI disabled) | 2×32 MP@25 fps; 2×24 MP@25 fps; 4×16 MP@30 fps; 5×12 MP@30 fps; 8×8 MP@30 fps; 10×6 MP@30 fps; 12×5 MP@30 fps; 16×4 MP@30 fps |
| Audio and video | Decoding capabilities (AI enabled) | 1×32 MP@25 fps; 1×24 MP@25 fps; 2×16 MP@30 fps; 4×12 MP@30 fps; 6×8 MP@30 fps; 8×6 MP@30 fps; 8×5 MP@30 fps; 12×4 MP@30 fps |
| Audio and video | Video outputs | 1×VGA, 1×HDMI |
| Audio and video | VGA resolution | 1920×1080, 1280×1024, 1280×720 |
| Audio and video | HDMI resolution | 3840×2160, 1920×1080, 1280×1024, 1280×720 |
| Audio and video | Heterogeneous outputs | Heterogeneous video sources for HDMI and VGA |
| Audio and video | Display modes | Main screen: 1/4/8/9/16; sub screen: 1/4/8/9/16 |
| Audio and video | Third-party camera access | ONVIF, Panasonic, Sony, Axis, Arecont, Pelco, Canon, Hanwha |
| Compression | Video compression | Smart H.265+, H.265, Smart H.264+, H.264, MJPEG |
| Compression | Audio compression | G.711a, G.711u, PCM, G726 |
| Networking | Network protocols | HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP, IPv4, UDP, NTP, DHCP, DNS, SMTP, UPnP, DDNS, Alarm Server, IP Search (support for Dahua IP cameras, DVR, NVS, etc.), Multicast, P2P, Auto Registration, iSCSI |
| Networking | Mobile access | iOS, Android |
| Networking | Interoperability | ONVIF 23.12 (Profile T, Profile S, Profile G), CGI, SDK |
| Networking | Browser | Chrome, IE, Safari, Edge, Firefox |
| Recording and playback | Multi-channel playback | Up to 16 channels |
| Recording and playback | Recording modes | General, motion detection, smart, alarm, POS |
| Recording and playback | Backup method | USB device and network |
| Recording and playback | Playback modes | Instant playback, general playback, event playback, post-tag playback, smart playback (face and motion detection) |
| Storage | Disk group | Yes |
| Alarm - general | General alarms | Motion detection, local alarm, alarm box, external camera alarm, network alarm, scene change, PIR alarm, thermal alarm |
| Alarm - general | Anomaly alarms | Offline camera, memory error, full disk, IP conflict, MAC conflict, login lock, fan malfunction, cyber security exception |
| Alarm - intelligent | Smart alarms | Face detection, perimeter protection, facial recognition, video metadata (human, mechanical and non-mechanical vehicles), SMD PLus, stereo analysis, crowd distribution, people counting, ANPR, vehicle density, heat map |
| Alarm - links | Alarm linkages | Recording, snapshot (panoramic), local alarm output, external IPC alarm output, access controller, audio, buzzer, log, preset, email |
| Ports | Audio input | 1 RCA channel |
| Ports | Audio output | 1 RCA channel |
| Ports | Alarm inputs | 4 channels |
| Ports | Alarm outputs | 2 channels |
| Ports | Disk interface | 2 SATA ports, each drive up to 20 TB; limit dependent on ambient temperature |
| Ports | RS-232 | 1 |
| Ports | RS-485 | 1 |
| Ports | USB | 2 ports (1 front USB 2.0, 1 rear USB 3.0) |
| Ports | HDMI | 1 |
| Ports | VGA | 1 |
| Ports | Network port | 1 Ethernet port 10/100/1000 Mbps, RJ-45 |
| General | Power supply | 12 VDC, 4 A |
| General | Power consumption | Total recorder consumption ≤ 10 W (without HDD) |
| General | Net weight | 1.57 kg (3.46 lb) |
| General | Gross weight | 2.73 kg (6.02 lb) |
| General | Product dimensions (W × D × H) | 375.0 × 284.4 × 56.0 mm (14.76" × 11.20" × 2.20") |
| General | Package dimensions (W × D × H) | 433.0 × 141.0 × 366.0 mm (17.04" × 5.55" × 14.41") |
| Environmental conditions | Operating temperature | -10 °C to +55 °C (14 °F to +131 °F) |
| Environmental conditions | Storage temperature | -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F) |
| Environmental conditions | Operating humidity | 10%-93% RH, non-condensing |
| Installation | Mounting method | Rack or desktop |
| Certifications | FCC | 47 CFR FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class A |
| Certifications | CE-EMC | EN 55032:2015+A1:2020; EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019+A1:2021; EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019+A2:2021; EN 55035:2017+A11:2020; EN 50130-4:2011+A1:2014 |
| Certifications | CE-LVD | EN 62368-1:2014 |
| Ordering information | Type | Network Video Recorder |
| Ordering information | Model | DHI-NVR5216-EI |
| Ordering information | Description | Dahua 16CH 2HDD 1U Network Video Recorder |
Technical data source:manufacturer's documentation DAHUA datasheet of model DHI-NVR5216-EI Dokumentacja producenta
FAQ - frequently asked questions
- How many video channels does the DHI-NVR5216-EI DVR support?
The DHI-NVR5216-EI DVR supports 16 IP video channels, according to the manufacturer's documentation. - What maximum camera resolution does this DVR support?
The device supports IP cameras with up to 32 MP resolution, according to the manufacturer's documentation. - What is the maximum network bandwidth of the DVR with AI functions disabled?
The maximum throughput is 384 Mbps for input, 384 Mbps for recording and 384 Mbps for output, according to the manufacturer's documentation. - What is the maximum network bandwidth with AI functions enabled?
With AI functions enabled, the maximum throughput is 200 Mbps for input, 200 Mbps for recording and 200 Mbps for output, according to the manufacturer's documentation. - How many hard drives can be installed in the DHI-NVR5216-EI DVR?
You can install 2 SATA hard drives in the DVR, according to the manufacturer's documentation. - What is the maximum capacity of a single hard drive?
Each drive can have a capacity of up to 20 TB, with the limit depending on the ambient temperature, according to the manufacturer's documentation. - What video codecs are supported by the DVR?
The DVR supports Smart H.265+, H.265, Smart H.264+, H.264 and MJPEG video compression, according to the manufacturer's documentation. - What AI functions are implemented by the DVR (AI by Recorder)?
AI by Recorder functions include face detection, face recognition, perimeter protection and SMD PLus, according to the manufacturer's documentation. - What AI functions are implemented by collaborative cameras (AI by Camera)?
AI by Camera functions include face detection, face recognition, video metadata, perimeter protection, SMD PLus, stereo analysis, crowd distribution, people counting, ANPR, vehicle density and heat map, according to the manufacturer's documentation. - What is the AcuPick function in the DHI-NVR5216-EI DVR?
AcuPick is a search technology that uses the intelligence of front-end and back-end devices to quickly and accurately find targets in large amounts of video data, according to the manufacturer's documentation. - How many channels can use the AcuPick function simultaneously?
The AcuPick function is supported for up to 16 channels, with one combined event per channel per second, according to the manufacturer's documentation. - What is the capacity of the face database in the recorder?
The DVR supports up to 20 face databases with a total of 20,000 images and a total capacity of 2.5 GB, according to the manufacturer's documentation. - What information can be associated with a face image in the database?
Name, gender, date of birth, address, document type and number, country/region, and status can be associated with a face image, according to the manufacturer's documentation. - How many channels are supported by the SMD PLus function implemented by the recorder?
SMD function PLus by Recorder is supported on 8 channels, according to the manufacturer's documentation. - How many channels are supported by the SMD PLus by Camera function?
The SMD PLus by Camera function is available on all channels with support for up to 32 targets per second, according to the manufacturer's documentation. - How many channels can be simultaneously played back in multi-channel mode?
Up to 16 channels can be played back simultaneously in multi-channel mode, according to the manufacturer's documentation. - What recording modes are available on the recorder?
The available recording modes are general mode, motion detection, smart mode, alarm and POS, according to the manufacturer's documentation. - What video interfaces are available on the device?
The device has one VGA output and one HDMI output, according to the manufacturer's documentation. - What are the acceptable operating temperature ranges of the DVR?
The operating temperature range is -10 °C to +55 °C, according to the manufacturer's documentation. - What certifications does the DHI-NVR5216-EI DVR meet?
The DVR meets the requirements of the FCC (47 CFR FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class A), CE-EMC and CE-LVD, according to the manufacturer's documentation.
The Dahua DHI-NVR5216-EI DVR offers multi-channel IP recording with advanced video analysis features such as face recognition, perimeter protection, SMD PLus and AcuPick, according to the manufacturer's documentation. The device is designed for video surveillance applications requiring high bandwidth, high resolution support and extensive network and alarm integration capabilities, according to the manufacturer's documentation.






