Hikvision iDS-7216HQHI-M2/FA – 16-Channel Turbo AcuSense DVR with Facial Recognition, 24 IP Camera Support, 2 SATA HDD Bays & RS-485
Overview:
• The Hikvision iDS-7216HQHI-M2/FA is a 16-channel Turbo AcuSense DVR designed for smart hybrid CCTV surveillance systems with facial recognition support.
• It supports HDTVI, AHD, CVI, CVBS, and IP video inputs, making it suitable for analog CCTV systems and hybrid upgrade projects.
• The DVR supports 16 analog BNC channels and up to 24 IP camera inputs in Enhanced IP Mode, with IP camera resolution up to 6MP.
• It uses H.265 Pro+, H.265 Pro, H.265, H.264+, and H.264 video compression to improve recording efficiency and reduce storage usage.
• The device supports full-channel recording up to 1080p resolution, deep learning-based face picture comparison, Motion Detection 2.0, perimeter protection, facial detection, VCA events, and smart search.
• With 2 SATA HDD bays up to 10TB each, HDMI output up to 4K, CVBS output, RS-485 interface, USB 3.0, Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi dongle compatibility, and Hik-Connect support, it is a strong DVR solution for medium CCTV projects requiring facial recognition and smart detection.
Key Features:
• 16-Channel DVR: Supports 16 analog video inputs through BNC interface.
• 5-in-1 Hybrid Support: Compatible with HDTVI, AHD, CVI, CVBS, and IP cameras.
• IP Camera Expansion: Supports up to 24 IP camera inputs in Enhanced IP Mode.
• Up to 6MP IP Camera Support: Allows IP camera input resolution up to 6MP.
• 2 SATA HDD Bays: Supports two SATA interfaces for higher storage capacity.
• Up to 10TB per HDD: Supports up to 10TB capacity for each disk.
• Facial Recognition: Supports deep learning-based face picture comparison.
• Face Picture Library: Supports up to 16 face picture libraries with up to 5,000 face pictures in total.
• Face Picture Comparison: Supports 1-channel face picture comparison alarm for HD analog camera.
• Full 1080p Recording: Supports full-channel recording at up to 1080p resolution.
• Advanced Compression: Supports H.265 Pro+, H.265 Pro, H.265, H.264+, and H.264.
• Perimeter Protection: Supports human and vehicle analysis up to 4 channels.
• Facial Detection: Supports face picture comparison and face picture search.
• VCA Events: Supports multiple Video Content Analytics events for analog and smart IP cameras.
• 4K HDMI Output: Supports HDMI output up to 3840 × 2160 / 30Hz.
• RS-485 Interface: Includes half-duplex RS-485 serial interface.
Technical Specifications:
• Brand: Hikvision
• Model: iDS-7216HQHI-M2/FA
• Product Type: Turbo AcuSense DVR / XVR with Facial Recognition
• Analog Video Inputs: 16 × BNC channels
• Video Format: HDTVI / AHD / CVI / CVBS / IP
• IP Video Input: 2 channels, up to 18 channels
• Enhanced IP Mode: 8 channels, up to 24 channels, each up to 4 Mbps
• IP Camera Resolution: Up to 6MP
• Supported IP Compression: H.265+ / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264
• Video Compression: H.265 Pro+ / H.265 Pro / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264
• Encoding Resolution: 3K Lite / 5MP Lite / 4MP Lite / 1080p / 1080p Lite / 720p / 720p Lite / VGA / WD1 / 4CIF / CIF
• Recording Capability: Full-channel recording up to 1080p resolution
• Frame Rate: 3K Lite at 12 fps, 5MP Lite at 12 fps, 4MP Lite / 1080p at 15 fps
• Sub-Stream: WD1 / 4CIF at 12 fps, CIF at 25 fps / 30 fps
• Video Bitrate: 32 Kbps to 6 Mbps
• Dual Stream: Supported
• Stream Type: Video, Video & Audio
• HDTVI Input: 3K, 5MP, 4MP, 1080p, 720p
• AHD Input: 5MP, 4MP, 1080p, 720p
• HDCVI Input: 5MP, 4MP, 1080p, 720p
• CVBS Input: PAL / NTSC
• CVBS Output: 1 × BNC, PAL 704 × 576 / NTSC 704 × 480
• HDMI Output: 1 channel, up to 4K 3840 × 2160 / 30Hz
• VGA Output: 1 channel, up to 1920 × 1080 / 60Hz
• Video Output Mode: HDMI / VGA simultaneous output
• Audio Input: 1 × RCA, plus 16-channel audio via coaxial cable
• Audio Output: 1 × RCA
• Two-Way Audio: 1 × RCA using the first audio input
• Audio Compression: G.711u
• Audio Bitrate: 64 Kbps
• Face Picture Library: Up to 16 libraries, up to 5,000 face pictures in total
• Face Picture Comparison: 1-channel face picture comparison alarm for HD analog camera
• Perimeter Protection: Human and vehicle analysis up to 4 channels
• Facial Detection: Face picture comparison and face picture search
• VCA Events: Supported for analog and smart IP cameras
• Synchronous Playback: 16 channels
• Total Bandwidth: 128 Mbps
• Remote Connections: 128
• Network Protocols: TCP/IP, PPPoE, DHCP, Hik-Connect, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SADP, NFS, iSCSI, UPnP, HTTPS, ONVIF
• Network Interface: 1 × RJ45 10M / 100M / 1000M self-adaptive Ethernet interface
• Storage Interface: 2 × SATA interfaces
• HDD Capacity: Up to 10TB per HDD
• Serial Interface: RS-485 half-duplex
• Alarm Input / Output: Not available
• USB Interface: Front panel: 1 × USB 2.0, rear panel: 1 × USB 3.0
• Power Supply: 12V DC, 3.3A
• Power Consumption: ≤ 40W
• Working Temperature: -10°C to +55°C
• Working Humidity: 10% to 90%
• Dimensions: 380 × 320 × 48 mm
• Weight: ≤ 2 kg
Applications:
• Medium CCTV surveillance systems
• Offices and administrative buildings
• Warehouses and logistics areas
• Retail branches and commercial facilities
• Schools, clinics, and controlled-access facilities
• Villas and residential compounds
• Upgrade projects from analog DVR systems to smart hybrid CCTV systems
• Projects requiring facial recognition with analog camera support
• Installations requiring 16 analog channels, 2 HDD bays, RS-485, and smart detection features
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Connect Gates recommends the Hikvision iDS-7216HQHI-M2/FA for medium CCTV projects that need a 16-channel DVR with facial recognition and smart AcuSense detection.
• It is suitable for offices, warehouses, retail branches, schools, and facilities that need better search and identification features with analog and IP camera flexibility.
• The DVR offers strong value with 2 SATA HDD bays, face picture comparison, up to 24 IP camera support, 4K HDMI output, H.265 Pro+ compression, and RS-485.
• For best performance, Connect Gates recommends using surveillance-grade HDDs up to 10TB each according to the required recording duration.
• For projects requiring multiple facial recognition channels, RAID, or centralized monitoring, Connect Gates recommends choosing a dedicated NVR or server-based VMS solution from the beginning.