Hikvision DS-8616NI-I8 – 16-Channel Professional NVR with H.265+, 8 SATA Bays, RAID Support, 32MP Decoding, Dual HDMI/VGA Output & 80TB Total HDD Support
Overview:
• The Hikvision DS-8616NI-I8 is a professional 16-channel Network Video Recorder designed for high-performance and high-reliability IP surveillance systems that require large storage capacity, RAID protection, strong bandwidth, and advanced monitoring outputs.
• It supports up to 16 IP camera inputs with high-resolution recording support up to 32MP, 24MP, 12MP, 8MP, and lower resolutions.
• The NVR supports H.265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264, and MPEG4 video formats for strong compatibility with different Hikvision and third-party IP camera systems.
• It provides up to 256Mbps incoming bandwidth and 256Mbps outgoing bandwidth, with up to 200Mbps bandwidth when RAID mode is enabled.
• The device includes 8 SATA interfaces, each supporting up to 10TB HDD capacity, giving up to 80TB total internal storage capacity.
• It supports hot-swappable HDDs with configurable RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 storage schemes for improved data reliability.
• It includes 2 HDMI outputs and 2 VGA outputs, with HDMI1 supporting up to 4K resolution, making it suitable for professional CCTV control rooms and large monitoring environments.
Key Features:
• 16-Channel IP Camera Input: Supports up to 16 IP cameras.
• High-Resolution Recording: Supports recording resolutions up to 32MP.
• H.265+ Compression: Reduces storage space by up to 75%.
• 256Mbps Bandwidth: Supports up to 256Mbps incoming and outgoing bandwidth.
• RAID Mode Bandwidth: Supports up to 200Mbps incoming and outgoing bandwidth when RAID is enabled.
• 32MP Decoding Support: Supports up to 1-ch @ 32MP decoding.
• 16-Channel Playback: Supports synchronous playback for up to 16 channels.
• 8 SATA Interfaces: Supports up to 10TB per HDD, with up to 80TB total internal storage.
• RAID Support: Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10.
• Hot-Swappable HDD: Supports HDD hot swapping for professional storage maintenance.
• Dual HDMI & Dual VGA Outputs: Supports main and auxiliary display outputs.
• 4K HDMI Output: HDMI1 supports up to 4K 3840 × 2160 @ 60Hz.
• Dual Gigabit LAN: Includes 2 RJ45 10/100/1000Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interfaces.
• Smart & POS Functions: Supports VCA events, heat map, ANPR, people counting, POS overlay, POS-triggered recording, and POS-triggered alarm.
• Advanced Security: Supports password protection, HTTPS encryption, 802.1X authentication, watermark, IP address filter, and TLS 1.2.
• Professional Interfaces: Supports RS-232, RS-485, keyboard, eSATA, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, and alarm input/output.
• Third-Party Compatibility: Supports ONVIF Profile S, Profile G, and Profile T cameras.
• Smooth Streaming: Supports smooth streaming technology and web access without plug-in.
Technical Specifications:
• Brand: Hikvision
• Model: DS-8616NI-I8
• Product Type: 16-Channel Professional Network Video Recorder
• Series: DS-8616NI-I8(B) Series NVR
• Processor: Quad-core embedded processor
• Operating System: Embedded Linux
• IP Video Input: 16 channels
• Supported Camera Resolution: Up to 12MP camera input / recording resolution up to 32MP
• Incoming Bandwidth: 256Mbps
• Outgoing Bandwidth: 256Mbps
• Incoming Bandwidth in RAID Mode: 200Mbps
• Outgoing Bandwidth in RAID Mode: 200Mbps
• Video Compression: H.265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264, MPEG4
• Recording Resolution: 32MP / 24MP / 12MP / 8MP / 6MP / 5MP / 4MP / 3MP / 1080p / UXGA / 720p / VGA / 4CIF / DCIF / 2CIF / CIF / QCIF
• HDMI 1 Output: 4K 3840 × 2160 @ 60Hz, 4K 3840 × 2160 @ 30Hz, 1920 × 1080 @ 60Hz, 1600 × 1200 @ 60Hz, 1280 × 1024 @ 60Hz, 1280 × 720 @ 60Hz, 1024 × 768 @ 60Hz
• HDMI 2 Output: 1920 × 1080p @ 60Hz, 1280 × 1024 @ 60Hz, 1280 × 720 @ 60Hz, 1024 × 768 @ 60Hz
• VGA 1 Output: 1920 × 1080p @ 60Hz, 1280 × 1024 @ 60Hz, 1280 × 720 @ 60Hz, 1024 × 768 @ 60Hz
• VGA 2 Output: 1920 × 1080p @ 60Hz, 1280 × 1024 @ 60Hz, 1280 × 720 @ 60Hz, 1024 × 768 @ 60Hz
• Video Output Mode: HDMI1 and VGA1 simultaneous main output / HDMI2 and VGA2 simultaneous auxiliary output
• CVBS Output: Optional 1-channel BNC, PAL 704 × 576 / NTSC 704 × 480
• Audio Output: 2-channel RCA
• Two-Way Audio Input: 1-channel RCA
• Synchronous Playback: 16 channels
• Video Playback Capability: 1-ch @ 32MP 30fps / 2-ch @ 12MP 20fps / 4-ch @ 8MP 25fps / 8-ch @ 4MP 30fps / 16-ch @ 1080p 30fps
• Playback Speed: 1X, 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X
• Dual Stream Recording: Supported
• Stream Type: Video, Video & Audio
• Audio Compression: G.711ulaw, G.711alaw, G.722, G.726
• Security: Password protection, complicated password, HTTPS encryption, 802.1X authentication, watermark, IP address filter, HTTP/HTTPS authentication, ONVIF authentication, TLS 1.2
• Remote Connections: 128
• Network Protocols: TCP/IP, DHCP, IPv4, IPv6, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SNTP, RTP, RTSP, RTCP, SADP, SMTP, SNMP, NFS, iSCSI, ISUP, UPnP, HTTP, HTTPS
• Network Interface: 2 × RJ45 10/100/1000Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interfaces
• RAID Type: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10
• SATA Interface: 8 SATA interfaces
• eSATA Interface: 1 eSATA interface
• HDD Capacity: Up to 10TB per disk
• Total HDD Capacity: Up to 80TB using 8 HDDs
• HDD Type: Surveillance & Enterprise HDD
• Alarm In/Out: 16 inputs / 4 outputs
• Serial Interface: RS-232, RS-485, Keyboard
• USB Interface: Front panel: 2 × USB 2.0 / Rear panel: 1 × USB 3.0
• Software: Pre-loaded Hikvision NVR software
• Monitoring Software: iVMS-4200, HikCentral, Hik-ProConnect mobile apps, ONVIF-supported third-party platforms
• API: ISAPI, SDK, Ehome
• Power Supply: 100 to 240VAC, 50 to 60Hz
• Power Consumption: ≤30W without HDD
• Working Temperature: -10°C to 55°C
• Working Humidity: 10% to 90%
• Dimensions: 445 × 470 × 94mm
• Weight: ≤8kg without HDD
• Certification: FCC Part 15 Subpart B, ANSI C63.4-2014, CE EN 55032:2015, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 50130-4, UL 60950-1
• Physical Interfaces: LAN1/LAN2, Line In, Audio Out, HDMI1/HDMI2, VGA1/VGA2, USB 3.0, RS-232, eSATA, Alarm In/Alarm Out, 100 to 240VAC power supply, Power Switch, GND
Applications:
• 16-camera professional IP CCTV systems
• Factories and industrial facilities
• Warehouses and logistics sites
• Banks and high-security facilities
• Hospitals, schools, and administrative buildings
• Large villas and residential compounds
• Sites requiring RAID storage protection
• Projects requiring long recording duration up to 80TB
• Professional CCTV control rooms
• Systems requiring dual HDMI and dual VGA monitoring outputs
• Projects requiring POS integration and POS-triggered recording
• Systems requiring ANPR, heat map, people counting, and smart VCA functions
• Projects using third-party ONVIF cameras
• Rack-mounted surveillance installations
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Recommended for professional Hikvision IP surveillance projects where high storage capacity, RAID reliability, and advanced monitoring outputs are required.
• Suitable for customers who need 8 HDD bays, hot-swappable storage, dual Gigabit LAN, smart functions, POS integration, and professional security features.
• Compared with DS-9616NI-I8, this DS-8616NI-I8(B) model provides stronger smart and POS functions, 32MP decoding support, dual-stream recording, enhanced security features, and updated professional software compatibility.
• Since this model does not include built-in PoE ports, cameras should be powered using a separate PoE switch or external power source.