XVR 16 Channels Penta-brid 4K WizSense AI AcuPick Face Recognition H.265+ 2HDD Video Surveillance - Dahua
XVR5216AN-4KL-I3/T - It is a penta-brid digital video recorder designed for advanced video surveillance systems, supporting up to 16 analog channels and up to 32 IP channels for flexible and scalable management. Thanks to WizSense technology with Artificial Intelligence , it offers advanced functions such as AcuPick, facial recognition and perimeter protection , improving accuracy and speed of event search. It supports resolutions up to 4K and 5MP , ensuring sharp and detailed images, while Smart H.265+ compression optimizes bandwidth and storage. It integrates SMD Plus to reduce false alarms and improve the accuracy of human and vehicle detection. Compatibility with multiple video standards and the intuitive interface make it ideal for professional and versatile installations . Dahua
XVR5216AN-4KL-I3/T | 16-CHANNEL PENTA-BRIDGE VIDEO RECORDER - WIZSENSE 4K 5MP - TWO-WAY AUDIO

The Dahua XVR5216AN-4KL-I3/T is a penta-brid digital video recorder designed for advanced video surveillance systems, supporting up to 16 analog channels and up to 32 IP channels , offering maximum integration flexibility. Based on WizSense technology with Artificial Intelligence , it integrates advanced functions such as AcuPick, facial recognition and perimeter protection , improving accuracy and speed in video searches. It supports resolutions up to 4K and 5MP , ensuring clear and detailed images, while Smart H.265+ compression optimizes bandwidth and storage space. SMD Plus technology reduces false alarms by distinguishing people and vehicles, increasing system reliability. Thanks to multi-standard compatibility and advanced functions, it represents a complete solution for professional systems.
Main specifications:
- 16 Penta-brid Channels: supports HDCVI, AHD, TVI, CVBS and IP signals for maximum compatibility
- Up to 32 IP Channels: System expansion for complex and scalable installations
- Resolution up to 4K/5MP: High definition images for detailed monitoring
- WizSense AI: Advanced intelligent features with human and vehicle recognition
- AcuPick: Fast and precise event search through intelligent video analysis
- Face Recognition: facial recognition with comparison on databases of up to 20,000 faces
- Perimeter Protection: intelligent intrusion detection with reduced false alarms
- SMD Plus: Advanced event filtering to distinguish people and vehicles
- Smart H.265+ compression: bandwidth and storage space optimization
- Support 2 HDDs: Reliable and scalable storage for large volumes of data
- Two-way Talk: two-way audio communication via coaxial cable
- Comprehensive ports: HDMI, VGA, USB, RS-485 and RJ-45 for professional integration
Further details
It integrates 2 SATA ports with support for up to 16TB per disk , offering high storage capacity for continuous high-resolution recording.
Technical data sheet
| XVR5216AN-4KL-I3/T | |
| System | |
| Main Processor | Industrial-grade processor |
| Operating System | Embedded Linux |
| Operating Interface | Web, Local GUI |
| Acu Pick | |
| AcuPick AI by Recorder (Number of Channels) | 8 channels |
| Perimeter Protection | |
| Perimeter Performance AI by Recorder (Number of Channels) | 8 channels, 10 IVS rules for each channel |
| Face Detection | |
| Face Attributes | 6 attributes |
| Face Detection Performance of AI by Recorder (Number of Channels) | 4 channels (up to 12 face images/s each channel) |
| Privacy Protection | |
| Privacy Protection Performance of AI by Recorder (Number of Channels) | 1 channel |
| Face Recognition | |
| Face Database Capacity | Up to 10 face databases with 20,000 images. |
| Face Recognition Performance of AI by Recorder (Number of Channels) | 4 channels |
| SMD Plus | |
| SMD Plus by Recorder | 16 channels: Secondary filtering for human and vehicle, reducing false alarms caused by leaves, rain and lighting condition change |
| SMD by Camera | 32 channels |
| AI Video Quality Analytics | |
| AI Video Quality Analytics by Recorder | 16 channels: Supports detecting brightness levels, color cast, defocus, overexposure, contrast levels, black and white. |
| Scene Changing | |
| Scene Changing by Recorder | 1 channel |
| Irregular Black Block Masking | |
| Irregular Black Block Masking by Recorder | 1 channel |
| EPTZ | |
| EPTZ by Recorder | 1 channel |
| Audio and Video | |
| Analog Camera Input | 16 BNC ports, supports HDCVI/AHD/TVI/CVBS auto-detect |
| Camera Input | 1. CVI: 4K@25/30fps; 4K@12.5/15fps; 6MP@20fps; 5MP@25fps; 5MP@20fps; 4MP@25/30fps; 1080p@25/30fps; 720p@25/30fps; 720p@50/60fps. 2. TVI: 4K@15fps; 5MP(2560 x 1944)@20fps; 5MP(2960 x 1665)@20fps; 4MP@25/30fps; 3MP@25/30fps; 1080p@25/30fps; 720p@25/30fps. 3. AHD: 4K@15fps; 5MP@20fps; 4MP@25/30fps; 3MP@25/30fps; 1080p@25/30fps; 720p@25/30fps. |
| IP Camera Input | Up to 32 channels of IPC access 16 IP channels by default + 16 channels (analog channels are converted to IP channels) Incoming bandwidth: 128 Mbps, recording bandwidth: 128 Mbps and outgoing bandwidth: 128 Mbps *After IP extension is enabled, EPTZ, Video Quality Analytics, Scene Changing, Face Recognition, Face Detection Perimeter Protection, AcuPick and Privacy Protection cannot be used. |
| Encoding Capability | Encode Enhancement disabled: Main stream: the 1st, 9th channel 4K@(1 fps–15 fps), others 4K@(1 fps–7 fps); the 1st, 9th channel 6 MP@(1 fps–20 fps), others 6 MP@(1 fps–10 fps); the 1st, 9th channel 5 MP@(1 fps–25 fps), others 5 MP@(1 fps–12 fps); the 1st, 9th channel 4 MP/3 MP@(1 fps–25/30 fps), 4 MP/3 MP@(1 fps–15 fps); 4K@(1fps–8fps); 4K-N/5 MP@(1 fps-15 fps);4M-N/1080p/720p/960H/D1/CIF@(1 fps–25/30 fps) Substream: 960H@(1fps–15fps); D1/CIF@(1 fps–25/30 fps) Encode Enhancement enabled: Main stream: the 1st, 5th, 9th, 13th channel 4K@(1 fps–15 fps), others 4K@(1 fps–7 fps); the 1st, 5th, 9th, 13th channel 6 MP@(1 fps–20 fps), others 6 MP@(1 fps–10 fps); the 1st, 5th, 9th, 13th channel 5 MP@(1 fps–25 fps), others 5 MP@(1 fps–12 fps); the 1st, 5th, 9th, 13th channel 4 MP/3 MP@(1 fps–25/30 fps), 4 MP/3 MP@(1 fps–15 fps); 4K/6MP@(1fps–10fps); 4K-N/5MP@(1fps-15fps); 1080p/720p/960H/D1/CIF@(1fps–25/30fps) Substream 960H@(1fps–15fps); D1/CIF@(1 fps–25/30 fps) *When Encode Enhancement is enabled, EPTZ, Video Quality Analytics, Scene Changing, Face Recognition, Face Detection, Perimeter Protection, AcuPick and Privacy Protection cannot be used. |
| Dual-stream | Yes |
| Video Bit Rate | 32 kbps–6144 kbps |
| Audio Sampling | 8 kHz, 16 bit |
| Audio Bit Rate | 64 kbps |
| Video Output | 1 VGA, 1 HDMI VGA:1920×1080, 1280×1024, 1280×720 HDMI: 3840×2160, 1920×1080, 1280×1024, 1280×720 Heterogeneous video source output for HDMI and VGA |
| Multi-screen Display | When IP extension mode not enabled: 1/4/8/9/16 When IP extension mode enabled: 1/4/8/9/16/25/36 |
| Third-party Camera Access | Panasonic; Sony; Hanwha; Axis; Arecont; ONVIF |
| Compression Standard | |
| Video Compression | AI Coding; Smart H.265+; H.265; Smart H.264+; H.264 |
| Audio Compression | G.711a; G.711u; PCM |
| Network | |
| Network Protocol | HTTP; HTTPS; TCP/IP; IPv4; IPv6; RTSP; UDP; NTP; DHCP; DNS; SMTP; UPnP; IP Filter; FTP; DDNS; SNMP; Alarm Server; P2P; Auto Registration; IP Search (Supports IP camera, DVR, NVS, etc.) |
| Mobile Phone Access | iOS; Android |
| Interoperability | ONVIF 25.06 (Profile T; Profile S; Profile G); CGI; SDK |
| Browser | Chrome; IE; Safari; Edge; Firefox |
| Recording Playback | |
| Record Mode | General; alarm; motion detection; intelligent; POS |
| Recording Playback | 1/4/9/16 |
| Backup Method | USB device and network |
| Playback Mode | Instant playback; general playback; event playback; tag playback; smart playback |
| Storage | |
| Disk Group | Yes |
| Alarm | |
| General Alarm | Motion detection; alarm box; HDCVI alarm; camera external alarm; network alarm; PIR alarm |
| Anomaly Alarm | Error (no disk; disk error; low space; low quota space; network disconnection; IP conflict; MAC conflict); video loss; video tampering; camera offline |
| Intelligent Alarm | Face detection; face recognition; perimeter protection; SMD Plus |
| Alarm Linkage | Record; snapshot (panoramic); IPC external alarm output; audio; buzzers; log; presets; e-mail |
| Port | |
| Audio Input | 1-channel RCA 16-channel BNC (Coaxial Audio) |
| Audio Output | 1-channel RCA |
| Two-way Talk | Coaxial two-way talk: 16-channel BNC Local and network user two-way talk: Shares the same audio input with the first channel |
| Disk Interface | 2 SATA ports. Each disk can contain up to 16 TB. This limit varies depending on the environment temperature. |
| RS-485 | 1 |
| USB | 2 (1 front USB 2.0 port, 1 rear USB 3.0 port) |
| HDMI | 1 |
| VGA | 1 |
| Network Port | 1 (10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port, RJ-45) |
| General | |
| Power Supply | 12 VDC, 5 A |
| Power Consumption | <15 w="" without="" hdd="" td=""> |
| Net Weight | 1.75 kg (3.86 lb) |
| Gross Weight | 2.90 kg (6.39 lb) |
| Product Dimensions | 375.0 mm × 289.6 mm × 53.0 mm (14.76" × 11.39" × 2.09") (W × D × H) |
| Packaging Dimensions | 427.0 mm × 137.0 mm × 356.0 mm (16.81" × 5.39" × 14.02") (W × D × H) |
| Operating Temperature | –10 °C to +55 °C (+14 °F to +131 °F) |
| Storage Temperature | –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F) |
| Operating Humidity | 10%–90% (RH), non-condensing |
| Installation | Desktop |
| Certifications | CE-LVD: IEC 62368-1:2014 CE-EMC: EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019, EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019, EN 55032:2015+A11:2020, EN 55035:2017+A11:2020, EN 55024:2010+A1:2015, EN 50130-4:2011+A1:2014 |


