{"product_id":"hikvision-ds-7616ni-m2-16p-16-channel-1u-8k-nvr-with-16-poe","title":"Hikvision DS-7616NI-M2\/16P 16-Channel 1U 8K NVR with 16 PoE","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHikvision DS-7616NI-M2\/16P\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 16-channel M Series 8K network video recorder on Hikvision's M2 hardware tier, with 16 built-in Power-over-Ethernet ports matching its channel count. The \"M2\" designation (versus \"M4\" elsewhere in the M Series) reflects a smaller, more compact chassis than the 1.5U M4 recorders, while retaining the same true 8K video output capability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHikvision DS-7616NI-M2\/16P 16-Channel 1U 8K NVR with 16 Built-In PoE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll 16 supported IP camera channels can be powered directly from the recorder's built-in PoE ports, giving a complete camera system without needing a separate switch. The recorder supports up to 32MP per-channel resolution, with up to 8 channels at 32MP\/24MP when Ultra HD mode is enabled, and decoding capacity of up to 16 channels at 4MP under standard operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHDMI 1 supports true 8K output at 30Hz, matching the specification found on the larger M4-tier recorders, but housed in a more compact 1U chassis rather than the 1.5U enclosure used by the M4 range. This makes the M2\/16P a good fit for sites wanting genuine 8K output in a smaller physical footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e1U Compact 8K Chassis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M2 designation reflects a 1U chassis, more compact than the 1.5U enclosure used by the M4-tier recorders in the same product family, while still delivering true 8K HDMI output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e16 Built-In PoE Ports\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixteen power-over-Ethernet ports match the 16-channel capacity, letting a complete camera system be powered directly from the recorder without separate switching hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGuanlan AI Encoding \u0026amp; Imaging Technology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuanlan AI Encoding, along with See Clearer and See Smarter technologies, underpin the recorder's video compression efficiency and image processing performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKEY BENEFITS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 built-in PoE ports matching channel count for a self-contained system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue 8K video output in a more compact 1U chassis than the M4-tier recorders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra HD mode supports up to 8 channels at 32MP\/24MP simultaneously\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuanlan AI Encoding helps optimise storage use for key scene content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo separate PoE switch needed for a full 16-camera deployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16-channel IP camera input (16 via built-in PoE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 built-in Power-over-Ethernet ports (matching channel count)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1U compact chassis (vs 1.5U on M4-tier recorders)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoding up to 16-ch@4MP; up to 8-ch@32MP\/24MP with Ultra HD mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eH.265+ \/ H.265 \/ H.264+ \/ H.264 video compression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDMI 1: up to 8K@30Hz, 4K@60\/30Hz, 2K@60Hz, 1080p@60Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e256 Mbps incoming \/ 256 Mbps outgoing bandwidth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 8-ch IP speaker connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIDEAL FOR\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall-to-mid sites wanting true 8K output in a compact 1U chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallations with limited rack or cabinet space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSites wanting a fully self-contained PoE system without separate switching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFacilities with several very high-resolution (32MP) cameras alongside standard ones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl rooms wanting 8K monitor output on a smaller-footprint recorder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSites standardising on Hikvision's M Series platform across a mix of chassis sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetail, office or light industrial sites needing 16-channel recording with PoE convenience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallers wanting a physically smaller alternative to the 1.5U M4 recorders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHikvision\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDS-7616NI-M2\/16P\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM Series 8K Network Video Recorder with PoE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP Video Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 16 channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-In PoE Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 (matches channel count)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1U (compact, vs 1.5U on M4-tier)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecoding Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 16-ch@4MP; up to 8-ch@32MP\/24MP with Ultra HD mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVideo Compression\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eH.265+ \/ H.265 \/ H.264+ \/ H.264\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDMI 1 Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8K@30Hz, 4K@60\/30Hz, 2K@60Hz, 1080p@60Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBandwidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e256 Mbps incoming, 256 Mbps outgoing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 8-ch IP speaker connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage \/ Power \/ Dimensions \/ Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot confirmed from the pages reviewed — verify before publishing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer standard warranty (confirm current term before publishing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the \"M2\" in the model name mean, versus \"M4\"?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt denotes a more compact 1U chassis, versus the 1.5U enclosure used by the M4-tier recorders elsewhere in the M Series — both deliver the same true 8K HDMI output, but the M2 has a smaller physical footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a separate PoE switch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, its 16 built-in PoE ports match its 16-channel capacity, so a full camera system can be powered directly from the recorder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it output true 8K video?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, HDMI 1 supports 7680 × 4320 at 30Hz, matching the specification found on the larger M4-tier recorders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"Ultra HD mode\" do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen enabled, it allows up to 8 channels to run at 32MP or 24MP resolution simultaneously, reducing the decoding budget available for lower-resolution channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good fit for a space-constrained installation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, its 1U chassis is more compact than the 1.5U M4-tier recorders, useful for cabinets or racks with limited available space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Guanlan AI Encoding?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHikvision's advanced vision-model-based encoding technology, which prioritises clarity for key objects while compressing redundant background content more aggressively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it support IP speakers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, up to 8 channels of IP speakers can be connected for audible alerts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many cameras can it support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 16 IP camera channels, all powerable directly via the built-in PoE ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Hikvision","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54290871976277,"sku":"DS-7616NI-M2\/16P","price":393.22,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0878\/2476\/1173\/files\/MB-203Y-P-HIKVISION.webp?v=1783422054","url":"https:\/\/cctvdirectuk.co.uk\/products\/hikvision-ds-7616ni-m2-16p-16-channel-1u-8k-nvr-with-16-poe","provider":"CCTV DIRECT UK LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}