XVR5216A-4KL-I3/T 16 Channels 4K WizSense AI Penta-brid DVR with AcuPick and Face Recognition - Dahua
XVR5216A-4KL-I3/T - Dahua is an advanced 16-channel Penta-brid digital video recorder designed to ensure high performance and maximum flexibility in professional video surveillance systems. It supports resolutions up to 4K/5MP and up to 32 IP channels , offering clear images and efficient multi-stream management. It integrates powerful Artificial Intelligence functions such as AcuPick , facial recognition , perimeter protection and SMD Plus , improving alarm accuracy and quick event search. Smart H.265+ and AI Coding technology optimizes bandwidth and storage, while compatibility with various video standards (HDCVI, AHD, TVI, CVBS and IP) guarantees maximum versatility. Ideal for complex systems, it offers complete connectivity and advanced management via Embedded Linux system and remote access .
XVR5216A-4KL-I3/T | 16-CHANNEL PENTA-BRIDGE VIDEO RECORDER - WIZSENSE 4K 5MP - TWO-WAY AUDIO

The Dahua XVR5216A-4KL-I3/T WizSense is a 16-channel Penta-brid digital video recorder designed for advanced video surveillance systems, with support for up to 4K/5MP resolution and management of up to 32 IP channels for maximum scalability. Thanks to Artificial Intelligence technologies such as AcuPick , facial recognition , perimeter protection and SMD Plus , it guarantees precise detection and rapid event search. Smart H.265+ compression and AI Coding function optimize bandwidth and storage while maintaining high video quality. Compatible with various video standards (HDCVI, AHD, TVI, CVBS and IP), it offers wide flexibility and integration. Equipped with Embedded Linux system and advanced connectivity, it represents a reliable solution for professional installations.
Main specifications:
- 16 Channel Penta-brid: Multi-standard support for analog and IP cameras with high compatibility
- Resolution up to 4K/5MP: high definition images and advanced video management
- Advanced AI WizSense: AcuPick, face recognition, perimeter protection and SMD Plus for intelligent analysis
- Smart H.265+ Compression and AI Coding: reduce bandwidth and storage space without losing quality
- Up to 32 IP Channels: System expansion with high bandwidth up to 128 Mbps
- Full connectivity: HDMI, VGA, USB, RJ-45 network and mobile remote access
Further details
Equipped with 2 SATA ports with support up to 16TB per disk , allowing large storage capacity for long-term recording.
Technical data sheet
| XVR5216A-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 | 4-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 |
| Alarm Input | 16 channels |
| Alarm Output | 3 channels |
| 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 | 1.80 kg (3.97 lb) |
| Gross Weight | 2.99 kg (6.59 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 |


