The Dahua NVR5216-8P-I/L is a professional-grade 16-channel WizMind Network Video Recorder designed for advanced AI-powered video surveillance applications. Equipped with 8 integrated PoE ports, intelligent video analytics, face recognition technology, and smart perimeter protection, it delivers powerful monitoring capabilities for commercial, industrial, and enterprise security systems.
Supporting up to 16 IP cameras and recording resolutions up to 16MP, the NVR provides exceptional image quality while utilizing Smart H.265+ compression to reduce bandwidth and storage requirements. Advanced AI functions include face recognition, human and vehicle classification, perimeter protection, metadata search, and intelligent event management.
The recorder supports dual SATA hard drives up to 10TB each, HDMI 4K output, ONVIF compatibility, and remote access via the DMSS mobile application, making it an ideal solution for professional CCTV installations.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | NVR5216-8P-I |
| Product Type | AI Network Video Recorder |
| Series | Dahua WizMind |
| IP Camera Inputs | 16 Channels |
| PoE Ports | 8 × RJ45 PoE |
| PoE Standard | IEEE 802.3af/at |
| Recording Resolution | Up to 16MP |
| Video Compression | Smart H.265+, H.265, Smart H.264+, H.264, MJPEG |
| Incoming Bandwidth | 320 Mbps |
| HDMI Output | 1 × HDMI |
| HDMI Resolution | Up to 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| VGA Output | 1 × VGA |
| AI Face Recognition | Up to 4 Channels |
| Face Database | Up to 100,000 Face Images |
| Perimeter Protection | Up to 16 Channels |
| Human/Vehicle Classification | Yes |
| Alarm Inputs | 4 |
| Alarm Outputs | 2 |
| Two-Way Audio | 1 Input / 1 Output |
| HDD Bays | 2 SATA III |
| Maximum HDD Capacity | 10TB per HDD |
| Network Interface | 1 × Gigabit Ethernet |
| USB Ports | 2 (USB 2.0 + USB 3.0) |
| RS232 | Yes |
| RS485 | Yes |
| ONVIF Support | Yes |
| Mobile Access | DMSS App |
| Operating System | Embedded Linux |



