Dahua DHI-NVR2116HS-4KS3 – 16-Channel Compact Lite NVR with 1 HDD Bay, 4K HDMI Output, SMD Plus, 144Mbps Bandwidth & 12MP Camera Support
Overview:
The Dahua DHI-NVR2116HS-4KS3 is a 16-channel Compact 1U Lite network video recorder designed for small and medium IP surveillance systems. It supports up to 12MP IP cameras, 4K HDMI output, Smart H.265+ compression, SMD Plus by recorder, perimeter protection and SMD by camera, 1 SATA HDD bay up to 20TB, and up to 144Mbps incoming/recording bandwidth.
Key Features:
• 16-channel IP camera access
• Compact 1U design
• Supports up to 12MP IP camera resolution
• Smart H.265+ / H.265 / Smart H.264+ / H.264 / MJPEG compression
• Max decoding capability up to 6 × 1080p @ 30fps
• 144Mbps incoming and recording bandwidth when AI is disabled
• 1 SATA HDD bay, up to 20TB
• AI by recorder supports 4-channel SMD Plus
• AI by camera supports perimeter protection and SMD
• 1 HDMI and 1 VGA output
• HDMI output up to 3840 × 2160
• Up to 16-channel playback
• ONVIF support
• 1 Gigabit RJ-45 network port
• 1 RCA audio input and 1 RCA audio output
Technical Specifications:
• Recorder Type: Compact Lite Network Video Recorder
• Access Channels: 16
• Operating System: Embedded Linux
• Operating Interface: Web / Local GUI
• Network Bandwidth: 144Mbps incoming / 144Mbps recording / 72Mbps outgoing with AI disabled
• AI Enabled Bandwidth: 72Mbps incoming / 72Mbps recording / 36Mbps outgoing
• Max Camera Resolution: 12MP
• Decoding Capability: Up to 6 × 1080p @ 30fps
• Video Output: 1 HDMI, 1 VGA
• HDMI Resolution: Up to 3840 × 2160
• Multi-screen Display: 1 / 4 / 8 / 9 / 16
• Video Compression: Smart H.265+, H.265, Smart H.264+, H.264, MJPEG
• Audio Compression: G.711a, G.711u, PCM, G.726
• Multi-channel Playback: Up to 16 channels
• Storage Interface: 1 SATA port
• HDD Capacity: Up to 20TB
• Network Port: 1 × RJ-45 10/100/1000Mbps
• USB Ports: 2 × USB 2.0
• Audio Input: 1-channel RCA
• Audio Output: 1-channel RCA
• Power Supply: 12V DC, 1.5A
• Power Consumption: <10W without HDD
• Operating Temperature: -10°C to +55°C
• Dimensions: 260 × 232.5 × 47.6mm
• Net Weight: 0.85kg
Applications:
• Small and medium CCTV systems
• Villas and homes
• Retail stores
• Small offices
• Warehouses
• Building entrances
• Shops and commercial units
• Projects requiring compact NVR with 4K display output
Connect Gates Recommendation:
Recommended for small to medium Dahua IP camera projects that need a compact 16-channel NVR with strong bandwidth, 4K HDMI output, smart motion filtering, and support for up to 12MP cameras. It is a practical choice for villas, shops, offices, and projects that need reliable recording with simple installation.