- Dahua DH-XVR5116HS-I3 digital video recorder for surveillance, support 16 analog BNC channels and up to 24 IP channels, maximum input throughput of 128 Mbps.
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DH-XVR5116HS-I3 16CH Penta-brid 5MP Value/1080P Compact 1U 1HDD WizSense Digital Video Recorder
The DH-XVR5116HS-I3 digital video recorder is part of the Dahua WizSense XVR5000-I3 series and supports full-channel SMD PLus and advanced AI functions for analog channels. The device works with HDCVI, AHD, TVI, CVBS and IP cameras, providing support for up to 24 IP channels with an input bandwidth of up to 128 Mbps.
- 16 BNC video input channels with HDCVI/AHD/TVI/CVBS auto-detection.
- Supports up to 24 channels of IP cameras with an input bandwidth of 128 Mbps.
- AI functions: SMD PLus, face recognition, face detection, perimeter protection, QuickPick 2.0.
- AI Coding video compression, Smart H.265+, H.265, Smart H.264+, H.264.
- 1 SATA drive bay up to 16 TB and 1 x HDMI and 1 x VGA as video outputs.
- Operation from -10 °C to +55 °C and support for Chrome, IE, Safari, Edge, Firefox browsers.
AI characteristics and functions
The Dahua WizSense XVR5000-I3 series is designed to reduce false alarms and surveillance costs by offering advanced human and vehicle analytics, according to the manufacturer's documentation. The DH-XVR5116HS-I3 DVR provides 16-channel SMD PLus for analog channels or 24-channel SMD realized by the camera, 4-channel perimeter protection for analog channels, and 2-channel face recognition and QuickPick 2.0, as well as AI image quality analytics and changing scene function and irregular black block masking.
Inputs, outputs and networking capabilities
The device offers 16 BNC inputs for analog cameras with automatic recognition of HDCVI, AHD, TVI and CVBS standards, as well as the ability to expand to 24 IP channels while maintaining 128 Mbps bandwidth for stream input, recording and output. The DH-XVR5116HS-I3 provides HDMI and VGA outputs with support for resolutions up to 3840 × 2160 for HDMI, dual video streaming, G.711a, G.711u and PCM audio compression, and support for network protocols such as HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, RTSP, UDP, NTP, DHCP, DNS, SMTP, UPnP, FTP, DDNS, SNMP, alarm server, P2P and Auto Registration, according to the manufacturer's documentation.
Design, power supply and operating environment
The DH-XVR5116HS-I3 DVR is a compact 1U chassis for desktop installation, powered by 12V DC with power consumption of less than 12W with no disk installed. The product features 1 SATA port supporting drives up to 16TB, 2 USB ports (USB 2.0 front, USB 3.0 rear), RS-485 port and RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps network port, as well as RCA audio inputs and outputs and 16-channel audio over coaxial cable. The device meets CE (LVD and EMC) and FCC Part 15 Subpart B certification requirements and can operate in a temperature range of -10 °C to +55 °C and humidity of 10-90% (RH), without condensation, according to the manufacturer's documentation.
| Category | Parameter | Value |
|---|---|---|
| System | Main processor | Industrial-grade processor |
| System | Operating system | Embedded Linux |
| System | Operating interface | Web; Local GUI |
| AI - QuickPick 2.0 | QuickPick 2.0 AI by Recorder (number of channels) | 2 channels |
| AI - Perimeter protection | Advanced mode | 2 channels, 10 IVS rules per channel |
| AI - Perimeter protection | General mode | 4 channels, 10 IVS rules per channel |
| AI - Face detection | Face attributes | 6 attributes |
| AI - Face Detection | Face detection performance (AI by Recorder) | 2 channels (up to 12 face images/s per channel) |
| AI - Face Recognition | Face database capacity | Up to 10 face bases with 10,000 images |
| AI - Face Recognition | Face recognition capacity (AI by Recorder) | 2 channels |
| AI - SMD PLus | SMD PLus by Recorder | 16 channels: secondary filtering for people and motor vehicles, reduction of false alarms caused by leaves, rain and light changes |
| AI - SMD PLus | SMD PLus by Camera | 24 channels |
| AI - Video Quality Analytics | AI Video Quality Analytics by Recorder | 16 channels: detection of brightness levels, color tint, defocus, overexposure, contrast levels, black and white |
| AI - Scene Changing | Scene Changing by Recorder | 1 channel |
| AI - Masking | Irregular Black Block Masking by Recorder | 1 channel |
| Audio/Video | Analog camera input | 16 BNC ports, support HDCVI/AHD/TVI/CVBS auto-detect |
| Audio/Video | Camera input - CVI | 5 MP@25 fps; 5 MP@20 fps; 5 MP@10/12.5 fps; 4 MP@25/30 fps; 1080p@25/30 fps; 720p@50/60 fps; 720p@25/30 fps |
| Audio/Video | Camera input - TVI | 5 MP (2560 × 1944)@20 fps; 5 MP (2960 × 1665)@20 fps; 4 MP@25/30 fps; 1080p@25/30 fps; 720p@25/30 fps |
| Audio/Video | Camera input - AHD | 5 MP@20 fps; 4 MP@25/30 fps; 1080p@25/30 fps; 720p@25/30 fps |
| Audio/Video | IP camera input | Up to 24 IPC channels (8 IP channels by default + 16 channels after converting analog channels to IP); 128 Mbps input throughput, 128 Mbps recording, 128 Mbps output throughput |
| Audio/Video | Note with IP extension | When IP extension is enabled, Video Quality Analytics, Scene Changing, Face Recognition, Face Detection, SMD, Perimeter Protection and QuickPick 2.0 functions cannot be used |
| Audio/Video | Encoding performance - main stream (5 MP Mode) | 4 channels 5 MP@(1-6 fps); other 5M-N@(1-12 fps) |
| Audio/Video | Coding performance - main stream (5M-N Mode) | 5M-N@(1-12 fps); 4M-N/1080p@(1-15 fps); 1080N/720p/960H/D1/CIF@(1-25/30 fps) |
| Audio/Video | Encoding performance - auxiliary stream | D1/CIF@(1-15 fps) |
| Audio/Video | Dual stream | Yes |
| Audio/Video | Video bitrate | 32 kbps - 6144 kbps |
| Audio/Video | Audio sampling | 8 kHz, 16 bit |
| Audio/Video | Audio bitrate | 64 kbps |
| Video outputs | Outputs | 1 x HDMI, 1 x VGA |
| Video outputs | VGA resolution | 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 1024, 1280 × 720 |
| Video outputs | HDMI resolution | 3840 × 2160, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 1024, 1280 × 720 |
| Video outputs | Changing resolution with AI modes | When Face, IVS&SMD or Quick Pick is selected in AI Mode, HDMI resolution changes to 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 1024, 1280 × 720 |
| Display | Screen division (without IP extension) | 1/4/8/9/16 |
| Display | Screen division (with IP extension) | 1/4/8/9/16/25 |
| Compatibility | Access to third-party cameras | Panasonic; Sony; Hanwha; Axis; Arecont; ONVIF |
| Compression | Video compression | AI Coding; Smart H.265+; H.265; Smart H.264+; H.264 |
| Compression | Audio compression | G.711a; G.711u; PCM |
| Network | Network protocols | HTTP; HTTPS; TCP/IP; IPv4; IPv6; RTSP; UDP; NTP; DHCP; DNS; SMTP; UPnP; IP Filter; FTP; DDNS; SNMP; Alarm Server; P2P; Auto Registration; IP Search |
| Networking | Access from phone | iOS; Android |
| Networking | Interoperability | ONVIF 24.06 (Profiles T, S, G); CGI; SDK |
| Networking | Supported browsers | Chrome; IE; Safari; Edge; Firefox |
| Recording and playback | Recording modes | General; alarm; motion detection; intelligent; POS |
| Recording and playback | Playback | 1/4/9/16 |
| Recording and playback | Changing the split when AI modes are selected | Split to 1/4/9 when selecting Face or IVS&SMD in AI Mode |
| Recording and playback | Backup method | USB device and network |
| Recording and playback | Playback modes | Instant pLayback; general pLayback; event pLayback; tag pLayback; smart pLayback |
| Alarms | General alarms | Motion detection; HDCVI alarm; camera external alarm; network alarm; PIR alarm |
| Alarms | Anomaly alarms | Error (no disk, disk error, low space, low quota space; network disconnection; IP conflict; MAC conflict); video loss; video tampering; camera offline |
| Alarms | Smart alarms | Face detection; face recognition; perimeter protection; SMD PLus |
| Alarms | Alarm links | Record; snapshot (panoramic); IPC external alarm output; audio; buzzer; log; preset; email |
| Ports | Audio input | 1 channel RCA + 16-channel BNC (Coaxial Audio) |
| Ports | Audio output | 1 RCA channel |
| Ports | Two-way audio | Yes (shared with first input audio channel) |
| Ports | Disk interface | 1 SATA port, up to 16 TB (limit dependent on ambient temperature) |
| Ports | RS-485 | 1 |
| Ports | USB | 2 (1 front USB 2.0, 1 rear USB 3.0) |
| Ports | HDMI | 1 |
| Ports | VGA | 1 |
| Ports | Network port | 1 (10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet, RJ-45) |
| General | Power supply | 12 VDC, 2 A |
| General | Power consumption | <12 W (without HDD) |
| General | Net weight | 1.17 kg (2.58 lb) |
| General | Gross weight | 1.57 kg (3.46 lb) |
| General | Product dimensions (S × G × W) | 260.0 mm × 237.8 mm × 47.6 mm (10.24" × 9.36" × 1.87") |
| General | Package dimensions (S × G × W) | 333.0 mm × 89.0 mm × 315.0 mm (13.11" × 3.50" × 12.40") |
| Environment | Operating temperature | -10 °C to +55 °C (+14 °F to +131 °F) |
| Environment | Storage temperature | -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F) |
| Environment | Operating humidity | 10%-90% (RH), non-condensing |
| Environment | Installation | Desktop |
| Certifications | CE-LVD | EN 60950-1/IEC 60950-1 |
| Certifications | CE-EMC | EN 61000-3-2; EN 61000-3-3; EN 55032; EN 50130; EN 55024 |
| Certifications | FCC | Part 15 Subpart B |
| Ordering | Model | DH-XVR5116HS-I3 |
| Orders | Description | 16CH Penta-brid 5MP Value/1080P Compact 1U 1HDD WizSense Digital Video Recorder |
| Optional accessories | DHI-SSD-V800S256G | SSD |
| Optional Accessories | DHI-SSD-V800S512G | SSD |
| Optional accessories | DHI-SSD-V800S1TB | SSD |
| Optional Accessories | DHI-ARB1606 | Alarm Box |
Technical data source:manufacturer's documentation DAHUA datasheet for model DH-XVR5116HS-I3 Dokumentacja producenta
FAQ - frequently asked questions
- How many analog channels does the DH-XVR5116HS-I3 DVR support?
The device supports 16 BNC input channels for analog cameras. - What analog camera standards are compatible with BNC inputs?
The DVR supports HDCVI, AHD, TVI and CVBS cameras with automatic standard detection. - How many IP channels can be connected to this DVR?
It is possible to connect up to 24 channels of IP cameras, of which 8 are available by default, and 16 are created by converting analog channels to IP. - What is the maximum input, recording and output bandwidth for IP channels?
The maximum input, recording and output bandwidth is 128 Mbps. - What AI features are available on the DH-XVR5116HS-I3?
The DVR offers SMD PLus, face recognition, face detection, perimeter protection, QuickPick 2.0, AI video quality analytics, scene change detection and irregular black block masking. - How many SMD PLus channels are available in the recorder?
SMD PLus by Recorder supports 16 channels, and SMD PLus by Camera supports 24 channels. - How many perimeter protection channels are available and what are the modes of operation?
In Advanced mode there are 2 channels with 10 IVS rules per channel, and in General mode there are 4 channels with 10 IVS rules per channel. - What is the capacity of the face database in the recorder?
The device supports up to 10 face databases containing up to 10,000 images in total. - How many face recognition channels does the DH-XVR5116HS-I3 support?
The DVR supports 2 channels of face recognition. - How many face images per second can the DVR process per channel for face detection?
With face detection, the device can process up to 12 face images per second for each of the 2 channels. - What resolutions and frame rates are supported for CVI signals?
For CVI, 5 MP@25 fps, 5 MP@20 fps, 5 MP@10/12.5 fps, 4 MP@25/30 fps, 1080p@25/30 fps, and 720p@50/60 fps and 720p@25/30 fps are supported. - What resolutions and frame rates are supported for TVI signals?
For TVI, 5 MP (2560 × 1944)@20 fps, 5 MP (2960 × 1665)@20 fps, 4 MP@25/30 fps, 1080p@25/30 fps and 720p@25/30 fps are supported. - What video codecs are supported by the DVR?
DH-XVR5116HS-I3 supports AI Coding, Smart H.265+, H.265, Smart H.264+ and H.264. - What are the available video outputs and supported HDMI resolutions?
The DVR has HDMI and VGA outputs, and the HDMI output supports resolutions of 3840 × 2160, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 1024, and 1280 × 720. - What network protocols are supported?
Supported protocols include HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, RTSP, UDP, NTP, DHCP, DNS, SMTP, UPnP, IP Filter, FTP, DDNS, SNMP, Alarm Server, P2P and Auto Registration. - What are the available disk interfaces and maximum disk capacity?
The device has 1 SATA port supporting drives up to 16TB, with the limit depending on the ambient temperature. - What is the power consumption of the DVR without a disk installed?
The power consumption is less than 12 watts without a hard drive installed. - In what temperature range can the DVR operate?
DH-XVR5116HS-I3 can operate in temperatures from -10 °C to +55 °C. - What certifications does the device meet?
The DVR complies with CE-LVD, CE-EMC and FCC Part 15 Subpart B certifications. - What optional accessories are listed for this model?
The optional SSD DHI-SSD-V800S256G, DHI-SSD-V800S512G, DHI-SSD-V800S1TB and alarm box DHI-ARB1606 are listed in the documentation.
The DH-XVR5116HS-I3 DVR provides multi-system support for analog and IP signals with AI analytics features and flexible channel configuration, according to the manufacturer's documentation. The device offers extensive networking, alarming and archiving capabilities in a compact 1U chassis and low power consumption.








