Hikvision iDS-7216HQHI-M1/FA – 16-ch 1080p 1U H.265 AcuSense DVR
The Hikvision iDS-7216HQHI-M1/FA is a 16-channel Turbo HD digital video recorder that brings facial recognition to a full-size 1U AcuSense chassis. Specifically, it accepts HDTVI, AHD, HDCVI, and CVBS analog inputs adaptively, and it also supports up to 24 IP camera channels when Enhanced IP mode is active. As a result, installers can run a large mixed analog/IP site from one recorder.
Meanwhile, this /FA variant adds face picture comparison and search across up to 16 face libraries holding up to 5,000 pictures total, with a 1-channel face-comparison alarm on HD analog cameras. In addition, up to four channels support deep-learning perimeter protection, covering line-crossing and intrusion detection. Note that enabling facial recognition disables human/vehicle analysis, and vice versa; the DVR runs only one at a time.
Furthermore, the DVR records full-channel at up to 1080p resolution using efficient H.265 Pro+/H.265 Pro/H.265/H.264+/H.264 compression, which keeps storage costs manageable across 16 channels. On top of that, an RS-485 serial interface enables PTZ control, the DVR backs up footage to third-party cloud storage, and a single SATA bay holds drives up to 10 TB.
Technical Specifications
Recording & Compression
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | iDS-7216HQHI-M1/FA |
| Recorder Type | 16-ch 1080p 1U H.265 AcuSense DVR |
| Video Compression | H.265 Pro+/H.265 Pro/H.265/H.264+/H.264 |
| Encoding Resolution | 3K Lite/5 MP Lite/4 MP Lite/1080p/720p/VGA/WD1/4CIF/CIF (or Lite equivalents when 1080p Lite mode is enabled) |
| Frame Rate (Main Stream) | Up to 25 fps (P)/30 fps (N) depending on stream-access resolution |
| Frame Rate (Sub-Stream) | WD1/4CIF @ 12 fps; CIF @ 25 fps (P)/30 fps (N) |
| Video Bitrate | 32 Kbps to 6 Mbps |
| Audio Compression | G.711u |
| Audio Bitrate | 64 Kbps |
| Facial Recognition | Face picture comparison and search; up to 16 libraries, up to 5,000 pictures total (≤1 MB each, ≤55 MB total); 1-ch face-comparison alarm |
| Human/Vehicle Analysis | Line-crossing and intrusion detection with false-alarm reduction, up to 4 channels |
Note: Facial recognition and human/vehicle analysis cannot run simultaneously — enabling one disables the other.
Video & Audio I/O
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Analog Video Input | 16-ch, BNC (1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω), coaxitron-compatible |
| HDTVI Input | Up to 4 MP; 3 MP input available on select channels only |
| AHD Input | Up to 4 MP @ 25/30 fps |
| HDCVI Input | Up to 4 MP @ 25/30 fps |
| CVBS Input | PAL/NTSC |
| CVBS Output | 1-ch, BNC (1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω); PAL 704 × 576, NTSC 704 × 480 |
| IP Video Input | 2-ch (up to 18-ch); Enhanced IP mode: 8-ch (up to 24-ch), each up to 4 Mbps, up to 6 MP |
| HDMI/VGA Output | 1-ch, up to 1920 × 1080 @ 60 Hz, HDMI/VGA simultaneous output |
| Audio Input | 1-ch RCA (2.0 Vp-p, 1 KΩ); 16-ch via coaxial cable |
| Audio Output | 1-ch RCA (Linear, 1 KΩ) |
| Two-Way Audio | 1-ch RCA (2.0 Vp-p, 1 KΩ), using the first audio input |
| Synchronous Playback | 16-ch |
Network & Storage
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Network Interface | 1 × RJ45, 10/100/1000 Mbps self-adaptive |
| Remote Connections | Up to 128 |
| Network Protocols | TCP/IP, PPPoE, DHCP, Hik-Connect, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SADP, NFS, iSCSI, UPnP, HTTPS, ONVIF |
| Cloud Storage | Third-party support |
| Storage Interface | 1 × SATA, up to 10 TB per disk |
| Serial Interface | RS-485 (half-duplex) |
| USB Interface | 1 × USB 2.0 (front panel); 1 × USB 3.0 (rear panel) |
| Alarm In/Out | N/A |
Power & Physical
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 12 VDC |
| Power Consumption | ≤ 24 W (without HDD) |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to +55°C (+14°F to +131°F) |
| Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 315 × 242 × 45 mm (12.4 × 9.5 × 1.8 in) |
| Weight | ≤ 2 kg (4.4 lb), without HDD |
Who This DVR Suits Best
- Large offices and gated estates wanting face-based access alerts – the 16-library, 5,000-picture face comparison flags known faces or faces on a watch list across a full 16-channel site, suiting multi-entrance premises.
- Perimeter-heavy compounds and industrial yards – line-crossing and intrusion detection on up to 4 channels covers boundary fencing around large properties.
- Sites wanting offsite backup – third-party cloud storage support gives owners a second copy of footage beyond the local hard disk.











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