Hikvision DS-7216HUHI-K2 – 16-Channel 5MP DVR with 8MP Recording, 32 IP Camera Support, 2 SATA HDD Bays & Alarm I/O
Overview:
• The Hikvision DS-7216HUHI-K2 is a 16-channel 5MP 1U DVR designed for high-resolution hybrid CCTV surveillance systems.
• It supports 5 signal inputs including HDTVI, AHD, CVI, CVBS, and IP, making it suitable for analog CCTV systems and hybrid upgrade projects.
• The DVR supports 16 analog BNC channels and up to 32 IP camera inputs, with IP camera resolution up to 8MP.
• 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 encoding up to 8MP at 8 fps and 5MP at 12 fps, with 16-channel synchronous playback and 4K HDMI output.
• With 2 SATA HDD bays up to 10TB each, 4 audio inputs, 16 alarm inputs, 4 alarm outputs, RS-485 interface, USB 3.0, Gigabit Ethernet, and reliable hybrid recording performance, it is a strong DVR solution for medium and advanced CCTV projects.
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 32 IP camera inputs.
• Up to 8MP IP Camera Support: Allows IP camera input resolution up to 8MP.
• 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.
• 8MP Encoding Support: Supports encoding up to 8MP at 8 fps.
• 5MP Encoding Support: Supports 5MP recording at 12 fps.
• Advanced Compression: Supports H.265 Pro+, H.265 Pro, H.265, H.264+, and H.264.
• 4K HDMI Output: Supports HDMI output up to 3840 × 2160 / 30Hz.
• 4 Audio Inputs: Provides 4-channel RCA audio input support.
• Alarm I/O: Supports 16 alarm inputs and 4 alarm outputs.
• Synchronous Playback: Supports 16-channel synchronous playback.
• Gigabit Network Interface: Includes 10M / 100M / 1000M self-adaptive Ethernet interface.
• RS-485 Interface: Includes half-duplex RS-485 serial interface for PTZ or control integration.
Technical Specifications:
• Brand: Hikvision
• Model: DS-7216HUHI-K2
• Product Type: 5MP DVR / XVR
• Analog Video Inputs: 16 × BNC channels
• Video Format: HDTVI / AHD / CVI / CVBS / IP
• IP Video Input: 16 channels, up to 32 channels
• IP Camera Resolution: Up to 8MP
• 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: 8MP / 5MP / 4MP / 3MP / 1080p / 720p / WD1 / 4CIF / VGA / CIF
• Frame Rate: 8MP at 8 fps, 5MP at 12 fps, 4MP at 15 fps, 3MP at 18 fps, 1080p / 720p / WD1 / 4CIF / VGA / CIF at 25 fps / 30 fps
• Sub-Stream: WD1 / 4CIF / CIF at 25 fps / 30 fps
• Video Bitrate: 32 Kbps to 10 Mbps
• Dual Stream: Supported
• Stream Type: Video, Video & Audio
• HDTVI Input: 8MP, 5MP, 4MP, 3MP, 1080p, 720p
• AHD Input: 5MP, 4MP, 1080p, 720p
• HDCVI Input: 4MP, 1080p, 720p
• CVBS Input: PAL / NTSC
• CVBS Output: 1 × BNC
• HDMI Output: 1 channel, up to 4K 3840 × 2160 / 30Hz
• VGA Output: 1 channel, up to 1920 × 1080 / 60Hz
• Audio Input: 4 × RCA
• Audio Output: 1 × RCA
• Two-Way Audio: 1 channel using the first audio input
• Audio Compression: G.711u
• Audio Bitrate: 64 Kbps
• 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
• Alarm Input / Output: 16 inputs / 4 outputs
• USB Interface: Front panel: 1 × USB 2.0, rear panel: 1 × USB 3.0
• Serial Interface: RS-485 half-duplex
• 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: Not specified in the uploaded datasheet
Applications:
• Medium and advanced CCTV surveillance systems
• Offices and administrative buildings
• Warehouses and logistics areas
• Retail branches and commercial facilities
• Villas and residential compounds
• Schools, clinics, and controlled-access facilities
• Upgrade projects from analog DVR systems to high-resolution hybrid CCTV systems
• Projects requiring 16 analog channels with IP expansion up to 32 cameras
• Installations requiring 2 HDD bays, alarm I/O, RS-485, 4K HDMI output, and high-resolution recording
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Connect Gates recommends the Hikvision DS-7216HUHI-K2 for medium and advanced CCTV projects that need a 16-channel DVR with high-resolution recording, larger storage, and alarm integration.
• It is suitable for offices, warehouses, retail branches, compounds, and facilities that require hybrid analog/IP flexibility with reliable recording performance.
• The DVR offers strong value with 2 SATA HDD bays, 8MP recording, up to 32 IP camera support, 4K HDMI output, 16 alarm inputs / 4 alarm outputs, 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 smart AI analytics, RAID, or centralized monitoring, Connect Gates recommends choosing an AcuSense DVR series or a dedicated NVR/VMS solution from the beginning.