Hikvision DS-7716NI-M4 M Series 8K NVR

FAQs

What is the maximum camera resolution supported by the DS-7716NI-M4?

The NVR supports IP cameras up to 32 megapixels resolution. However, when ultra HD resolution mode is enabled to accommodate 32 MP or 24 MP cameras, the system is limited to 8 channels at these resolutions. For standard installations, all 16 channels can be utilised with cameras up to 12 MP resolution.

Does this model include integrated PoE ports?

No, the DS-7716NI-M4 does not include integrated PoE ports. This model requires a separate PoE switch or PoE injectors to power IP cameras. If you require integrated PoE functionality, consider the DS-7716NI-M4/16P variant which features 16 built-in PoE ports delivering up to 200W total power budget.

Can I connect both 8K and 4K displays simultaneously?

Yes, the DS-7716NI-M4 features dual HDMI outputs. HDMI 1 supports 8K output at 7680 × 4320 resolution at 30Hz, whilst HDMI 2 can output 4K at 3840 × 2160 resolution at 60Hz. However, when HDMI 1 is set to 8K resolution, HDMI 2 output is limited to a maximum of 1080p resolution to manage bandwidth constraints.

What is the benefit of having dual network interfaces?

The dual gigabit Ethernet interfaces provide significant benefits for professional installations. They enable network redundancy configurations to ensure continuous operation if one network connection fails, support load balancing to distribute network traffic across both interfaces, and allow separation of management and recording traffic for enhanced security and performance.

What storage capacity can the NVR accommodate?

The recorder features four SATA interfaces, each supporting hard drives up to 16TB capacity, providing a maximum total storage capacity of 64TB. This substantial storage capability, combined with H.265+ compression that can reduce storage requirements by up to 75%, enables extended recording periods even with multiple high-resolution cameras.

Is the NVR compatible with third-party IP cameras?

Yes, the DS-7716NI-M4 is ONVIF Version 2.5 compliant and supports RTSP camera access protocols, enabling compatibility with a wide range of third-party IP cameras. This ensures flexibility in system design whilst maintaining the ability to leverage Hikvision’s advanced smart features when used with compatible Hikvision cameras.

What smart analytics functions are supported?

The NVR supports multiple Video Content Analytics (VCA) events and can be configured with special camera smart functions including motion detection, line crossing detection, intrusion detection, heat mapping, automatic number plate recognition (ANPR), and people counting. These analytics capabilities enable proactive monitoring and valuable business intelligence gathering beyond basic surveillance.

How does the dual-stream recording feature benefit installations?

Dual-stream recording allows the NVR to record a high-resolution mainstream for local storage whilst simultaneously transmitting a lower-resolution substream for remote viewing. This significantly reduces bandwidth consumption when accessing footage remotely, ensuring smooth remote monitoring even over limited internet connections whilst maintaining full-quality local recordings.