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Hikvision DS-96256NI-I16/H 256 Channel Network Video Recorder with Decoding Board

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Hikvision DS-96256NI-I16/H

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Quick Overview

The Hikvision DS-96256NI-I16/H is a 256 channel NVR with space for 16 hard drives. It can support cameras with up to 12MP resolution. This NVR has 2 x HDMI outputs, one of which can be used as the auxiliary output. It also has an audio I/O and USB 3.0 outputs.

The DS-96256NI-I16/H is designed to provide a centralized solution for up to 256 IP cameras and can be used used with third party cameras. It has the ability to be used with smart cameras and supports VCA such as face detection, behaviour analysis and more.

This NVR is extremely versatile as it supports RAID and HDD quota so that it can be configured to be suitable for a range of applications. It also houses a built in decoding board with 6 HDMI outputs capable of decoding 48 channels.

Max. HDD support - 160TB (16 x 10TB)
Max: supported IP cameras - 256
Max: Megabits per second (Mbps) - 768


Please note that Hikvision NVRs are supplied without hard drives. We recommend the WD Purple HDDs for this product.


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PLEASE NOTE: This product may not be available for next working day delivery. Contact us for stock levels.

Breaking News Friday 10th November: HikVision have released a significant V4 firmware update for -I NVRs. It is not yet clear whether -K NVRs will also receive this update. For further information & updates please click here

Find use-IP on Youtube   Find out more at the use-IP forum   Find the correct firmware for your camera


Useful Hikvision Tools

- SADP Download
- IE Tab Download
- Hik-Connect


Key Features

- 256 channels
- 16 SATA interfaces
- Supports up to 12MP cameras
- H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264
- Connectable to third-party IP cameras
- HDMI 1 and VGA work as the main output
- HDMI 2 works as the auxiliary output
- Outputs up to 4K resolution
- Supports up to 20 channels at 1080p resolution
- Supports HDD hot swap with RAID0, RAID1, RAID5, RAID6, RAID10, RAID50, RAID60 and JBOD storage
- 4 self-adaptive 10M/100M/1000M network interfaces
- Supports ANR
- Supports HDD quota and group modes
- Includes decoding board

Front Panel
96128NI-I16 front panel


Rear Panel
96128NI-I16/H rear panel


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Additional Information

Weight 1600.0000
Number of Channels 256
Incoming Bandwidth 768 Mbps
Outgoing Bandwidth 768 Mbps
Number of Bays 16
RAID Yes
ANPR Ready Yes
HDD Capacity Supplied 0GB (Hard Disk Drives sold seperately to demand)
Maximum Memory Capacity 160TB
Warranty 3 Years

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