The Hikvision DS-7716NI-M4/16P is a 16-channel M Series 8K network video recorder with 16 built-in Power-over-Ethernet ports, giving installers a fully self-contained recording and camera-power solution for mid-sized sites that want genuine 8K monitor output without needing a separate PoE switch.
Hikvision DS-7716NI-M4/16P 16-Channel 8K NVR with 16 Built-In PoE
Because the built-in PoE port count matches the 16-channel capacity, a full camera system can be powered entirely from the recorder itself, simplifying both cabling and the bill of materials compared to a recorder that needs external switching. The recorder supports up to 32MP per-channel resolution, and when Ultra HD mode is enabled it can decode up to 8 channels at 32MP/24MP simultaneously, though this comes at the cost of reducing capacity available to lower-resolution channels — worth planning for if several very high-resolution cameras are in the mix.
Video output is built around true 8K: HDMI 1 supports resolutions from 8K (7680 × 4320) at 30Hz down through 4K, 2K and 1080p, with independent HDMI and VGA outputs and dual 4K HDMI supported as an alternative when full 8K isn't needed. Up to 4 SATA interfaces provide substantial on-board storage, and up to 8 channels of IP speakers can be connected for site-wide audio alerts.
16 Built-In PoE Ports Matching Channel Count
With PoE ports exactly matching the channel count, this recorder can power a complete 16-camera system without any separate switching hardware, reducing both installation time and the number of components that can fail on-site.
8K Video Output & High-Resolution Decoding
HDMI 1 supports true 8K at 30Hz, with 4K/2K/1080p fallback options and dual 4K HDMI output when 8K isn't required. Decoding reaches up to 16 channels at 4MP standard, extending to 8 channels at 32MP/24MP with Ultra HD mode enabled.
Storage & Connectivity
Up to 4 SATA interfaces support on-board storage, with 256 Mbps incoming and outgoing bandwidth. Guanlan AI Encoding, along with Hikvision's See Clearer and See Smarter technologies, underpin the recorder's image processing and analytics performance.
KEY BENEFITS
- 16 built-in PoE ports matching channel count for a fully self-contained system
- True 8K video output, or dual 4K when full 8K isn't required
- Ultra HD mode supports up to 8 channels at 32MP/24MP simultaneously
- Up to 4 SATA interfaces for substantial on-board storage
- No separate PoE switch needed for a full 16-camera deployment
- Guanlan AI Encoding helps optimise storage use for key scene content
KEY FEATURES
- 16-channel IP camera input
- 16 built-in Power-over-Ethernet ports (matching channel count)
- Decoding up to 16-ch@4MP; up to 8-ch@32MP/24MP with Ultra HD mode
- H.265+ / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264 video compression
- HDMI 1: up to 8K@30Hz, 4K@60/30Hz, 2K@60Hz, 1080p@60Hz
- Independent HDMI and VGA outputs; dual 4K HDMI supported
- Up to 4 SATA interfaces
- 256 Mbps incoming / 256 Mbps outgoing bandwidth
- Up to 8-ch IP speaker connections
IDEAL FOR
- Small-to-mid sites wanting a fully self-contained NVR with no separate PoE switch
- Control rooms needing true 8K video output
- Sites with several very high-resolution (32MP) cameras alongside standard ones
- New-build installations wanting to minimise cabling and equipment cost
- Facilities needing substantial on-board storage (up to 4 SATA drives)
- Installers wanting dual 4K HDMI output as an alternative to 8K
- Sites standardising on Hikvision's M Series platform for consistent management
- Retail, office or light industrial sites needing 16-channel recording with PoE convenience
| Specification |
Details |
| Brand |
Hikvision |
| Model |
DS-7716NI-M4/16P |
| Product Type |
M Series 8K Network Video Recorder with PoE |
| IP Video Input |
Up to 16 channels |
| Built-In PoE Ports |
16 (matches channel count) |
| Decoding Capacity |
Up to 16-ch@4MP; up to 8-ch@32MP/24MP with Ultra HD mode |
| Video Compression |
H.265+ / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264 |
| HDMI 1 Output |
8K@30Hz, 4K@60/30Hz, 2K@60Hz, 1080p@60Hz |
| Video Output |
Independent HDMI & VGA; dual 4K HDMI supported |
| Storage |
Up to 4 SATA interfaces |
| Bandwidth |
256 Mbps incoming, 256 Mbps outgoing |
| Audio |
Up to 8-ch IP speaker connections |
| Power / Dimensions / Weight |
Not confirmed from the pages reviewed — verify before publishing |
| Warranty |
Manufacturer standard warranty (confirm current term before publishing) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a separate PoE switch for this NVR?
No — with 16 built-in PoE ports matching its 16-channel capacity, a full camera system can be powered entirely from the recorder itself.
Can it output true 8K video?
Yes, HDMI 1 supports 7680 × 4320 at 30Hz, with 4K, 2K and 1080p fallback resolutions available too.
What does "Ultra HD mode" do?
When enabled, it allows up to 8 channels to run at 32MP or 24MP resolution simultaneously, at the cost of reducing the decoding budget available for lower-resolution channels — worth planning for if you have several very high-resolution cameras.
How much storage can it support?
Up to 4 SATA interfaces for on-board drives.
Can it drive two separate displays?
Yes, independent HDMI and VGA outputs are provided, with dual 4K HDMI output supported as an alternative to running in full 8K mode.
Does it support IP speakers for alerts?
Yes, up to 8 channels of IP speakers can be connected for site-wide audible alerts.
What is Guanlan AI Encoding?
It's Hikvision's advanced vision-model-based encoding technology, which prioritises clarity for key objects in a scene while compressing redundant background detail more aggressively, helping manage storage use.
How many cameras can it support?
Up to 16 IP camera channels, all powerable directly via the built-in PoE ports.
