{"product_id":"hikvision-ds-7716ni-m4-16-channel-8k-nvr","title":"Hikvision DS-7716NI-M4 16-Channel 8K NVR","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHikvision DS-7716NI-M4\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 16-channel M Series 8K network video recorder without built-in PoE ports, offering the same true 8K video output and Ultra HD decoding as its \/16P sibling, for sites that already have PoE switching in place or prefer to power cameras separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHikvision DS-7716NI-M4 16-Channel 8K NVR\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 16 IP camera channels are supported, with resolution up to 32MP per channel and up to 8 channels at 32MP\/24MP when Ultra HD mode is enabled. HDMI 1 supports true 8K output at 30Hz alongside 4K, 2K and 1080p fallback resolutions, with independent HDMI and VGA outputs and dual 4K HDMI capability when full 8K isn't required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith 256 Mbps incoming and outgoing bandwidth and up to 4 SATA interfaces for on-board storage, this recorder is well matched to a 16-camera site that needs genuine high-resolution monitor output. Because it has no built-in PoE, it's typically a more cost-effective choice where camera power is already handled by existing network infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e8K Video Output\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHDMI 1 supports resolutions up to 8K (7680 × 4320) at 30Hz, with 4K, 2K and 1080p fallback options, and dual 4K HDMI output when full 8K isn't required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNo Built-In PoE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the DS-7716NI-M4\/16P, this model has no built-in PoE ports, suiting sites with existing PoE switching in place or wanting to avoid paying for unused built-in ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage \u0026amp; AI-Assisted Encoding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 4 SATA interfaces support on-board storage. Guanlan AI Encoding, along with See Clearer and See Smarter technologies, underpin the recorder's image processing performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKEY BENEFITS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue 8K video output, or dual 4K when full 8K isn't required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra HD mode supports up to 8 channels at 32MP\/24MP simultaneously\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 4 SATA interfaces for substantial on-board storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCost-effective for sites with existing PoE switching infrastructure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuanlan AI Encoding helps optimise storage use for key scene content\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo built-in PoE (compare DS-7716NI-M4\/16P)\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\u003eIndependent HDMI and VGA outputs; dual 4K HDMI supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 4 SATA interfaces\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\u003eSites with existing PoE switching infrastructure already in place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl rooms needing true 8K video output on a 16-channel system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSites with several very high-resolution (32MP) cameras alongside standard ones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallations needing substantial on-board storage (up to 4 SATA drives)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallers avoiding the cost of built-in PoE ports they won't use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSites standardising on Hikvision's M Series platform for consistent management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetail, office or light industrial sites needing 16-channel 8K recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallers wanting dual 4K HDMI output as an alternative to full 8K\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-7716NI-M4\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\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (compare DS-7716NI-M4\/16P)\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\u003eVideo Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndependent HDMI \u0026amp; VGA; dual 4K HDMI supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 4 SATA interfaces\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\u003ePower \/ 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's the difference between this and the DS-7716NI-M4\/16P?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey share the same 16-channel, 8K-capable platform. This base model has no built-in PoE ports, while the \/16P variant adds 16 built-in PoE ports matching its channel count for direct camera power delivery.\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.\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\u003eHow much storage can it support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 4 SATA interfaces for on-board drives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good fit if I already have PoE infrastructure?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, since it has no built-in PoE ports, this model avoids paying for ports you won't use if your site already has PoE switching in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it drive two separate displays?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, independent HDMI and VGA outputs are provided, with dual 4K HDMI output supported as an alternative to full 8K.\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","brand":"Hikvision","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54290864701781,"sku":"DS-7716NI-M4","price":411.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0878\/2476\/1173\/files\/P1_65a3cd1f-11ac-49c4-9bd2-2e8d48f87d70.webp?v=1783421923","url":"https:\/\/cctvdirectuk.co.uk\/products\/hikvision-ds-7716ni-m4-16-channel-8k-nvr","provider":"CCTV DIRECT UK LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}