Hikvision DS-7216HQHI-K2 – 16-Channel Turbo HD DVR with 4MP Lite Recording, 24 IP Camera Support, 2 SATA HDD Bays & RS-485
Overview:
• The Hikvision DS-7216HQHI-K2 is a 16-channel Turbo HD DVR designed for medium CCTV surveillance systems that require reliable hybrid recording and higher storage capacity.
• 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, 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 encoding efficiency and reduce storage usage.
• The device supports full-channel recording up to 4MP Lite resolution, smart search, multiple VCA events, 4-channel line crossing detection, intrusion detection, and 1-channel sudden scene change detection.
• With 2 SATA HDD bays up to 10TB each, HDMI output up to 4K, CVBS output, RS-485 interface, USB 3.0, Gigabit Ethernet, and third-party cloud storage support, it is a strong DVR solution for medium CCTV projects requiring longer recording duration.
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.
• 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.
• 4MP Lite Recording: Supports full-channel recording at up to 4MP Lite resolution.
• Advanced Compression: Supports H.265 Pro+, H.265 Pro, H.265, H.264+, and H.264.
• VCA Events: Supports multiple Video Content Analytics events for analog and smart IP cameras.
• Line Crossing Detection: Supports 4-channel line crossing detection.
• Intrusion Detection: Supports 4-channel intrusion detection.
• Sudden Scene Change Detection: Supports 1-channel sudden scene change detection.
• Long-Distance HDTVI Signal: Supports up to 800 m for 1080p and 1200 m for 720p HDTVI signal transmission.
• 4K HDMI Output: Supports HDMI output up to 3840 × 2160 / 30Hz.
• RS-485 Interface: Includes half-duplex RS-485 serial interface.
• Cloud Storage Support: Supports Dropbox, Google Drive, and Microsoft OneDrive.
Technical Specifications:
• Brand: Hikvision
• Model: DS-7216HQHI-K2
• Product Type: Turbo HD DVR / XVR
• Analog Video Inputs: 16 × BNC channels
• Video Format: HDTVI / AHD / CVI / CVBS / IP
• IP Video Input: 8 channels, up to 24 channels
• 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: 4MP Lite / 3MP / 1080p / 1080p Lite / 720p / 720p Lite / VGA / WD1 / 4CIF / CIF
• Recording Capability: Full-channel recording up to 4MP Lite resolution
• Frame Rate: 4MP Lite at 15 fps, 3MP at 15 fps, 1080p / 720p at 15 fps, VGA / WD1 / 4CIF / CIF up to 25 fps / 30 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: 4MP, 3MP, 1080p, 720p
• AHD Input: 4MP, 1080p, 720p
• HDCVI Input: 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
• Audio Input: 1 × RCA
• Audio Output: 1 × RCA
• Two-Way Audio: 1 × RCA using the first audio input
• Audio Compression: G.711u
• Audio Bitrate: 64 Kbps
• VCA Events: Supported for analog and smart IP cameras
• Line Crossing Detection: 4 channels
• Intrusion Detection: 4 channels
• Sudden Scene Change Detection: 1 channel
• Synchronous Playback: 16 channels
• 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: 1 × USB 2.0 front panel, 1 × USB 3.0 rear panel
• Cloud Storage: Dropbox / Google Drive / Microsoft OneDrive
• Power Supply: 12V DC
• Power Consumption: ≤ 25W without HDD
• Working Temperature: -10°C to +55°C
• Working Humidity: 10% to 90%
• Dimensions: 380 × 320 × 48 mm
• Weight: ≤ 2 kg without HDD
Applications:
• Medium CCTV surveillance systems
• Shops and retail branches
• Offices and administrative buildings
• Villas and residential compounds
• Warehouses and storage areas
• Schools, clinics, and small facilities
• Upgrade projects from analog DVR systems to hybrid CCTV systems
• Projects requiring 16 analog channels with high IP camera expansion
• Installations requiring longer recording duration using 2 HDD bays
• Projects requiring VCA events, RS-485 interface, 4K HDMI output, and cloud storage support
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Connect Gates recommends the Hikvision DS-7216HQHI-K2 for medium CCTV projects that need a 16-channel DVR with strong hybrid expansion and higher storage capacity.
• It is suitable for offices, warehouses, retail branches, villas, and facilities using analog cameras with possible future IP expansion.
• The DVR offers strong value with 2 SATA HDD bays, H.265 Pro+ compression, 4MP Lite recording, up to 24 IP camera support, 4K HDMI output, 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 advanced AI analytics, RAID, or large-scale IP camera management, Connect Gates recommends choosing an AcuSense DVR series or a dedicated NVR solution from the beginning.