DAHUA · XVR RECORDERSDahua DH-XVR5216A-4KL-I3-S3 16-Channel WizSense Hybrid XVR 2-HDD Recorder
Upgrade an analogue CCTV system without replacing every coaxial cable. The Dahua DH-XVR5216A-4KL-I3-S3 is a 16-channel WizSense hybrid recorder supporting HDCVI, AHD, TVI and CVBS cameras, with IP camera expansion and 2 internal SATA drive bays.
Analogue inputs
16 channels
Camera signal types
HDCVI, AHD, TVI, CVBS and IP
Recording class
4K Value / 5MP hybrid recording, channel and frame-rate limits apply
IP expansion
Up to 32 IP channels in supported mode
Designed for your installation
AI-assisted event filtering can make footage review more useful than basic motion recording. AcuPick, perimeter rules, face processing and SMD are available in supported operating modes; their channel limits are not all simultaneous capacities.
Compression
Smart H.265+ / H.265 and supported H.264 modes
Up to 8 channels in supported mode
Up to 8 channels in supported mode
Technical Specifications
| Model |
DH-XVR5216A-4KL-I3-S3 |
| Analogue inputs |
16 channels |
| Camera signal types |
HDCVI, AHD, TVI, CVBS and IP |
| Recording class |
4K Value / 5MP hybrid recording, channel and frame-rate limits apply |
| IP expansion |
Up to 32 IP channels in supported mode |
| IP input bandwidth |
Up to 128 Mbps |
| Compression |
Smart H.265+ / H.265 and supported H.264 modes |
| AcuPick |
Up to 8 channels in supported mode |
| Perimeter analysis |
Up to 8 channels in supported mode |
| Smart motion |
Up to 16 analogue channels in supported mode |
| Face processing |
Up to 4 channels in supported mode |
| Coaxial audio |
Two-way audio on supported 16-channel configuration |
| Storage |
2 SATA HDD bays |
| Hard drive |
Not included unless selected separately |
Setup and compatibility
Match each camera’s signal format, resolution and frame rate to the recorder’s supported table in the PDF. AI resource allocation can disable or reduce other features. Analogue camera connections use coaxial cabling; PoE is not supplied through the BNC inputs. Install a compatible surveillance HDD before local recording.
Downloads
DH-XVR5216A-4KL-I3-S3 Datasheet (PDF)
Frequently asked questions
Does DH-XVR5216A-4KL-I3-S3 include a hard drive?
No hard drive is included in the base listing. Select compatible surveillance-rated HDDs separately before local recording.
What should I check before installation?
Match each camera’s signal format, resolution and frame rate to the recorder’s supported table in the PDF. AI resource allocation can disable or reduce other features. Analogue camera connections use coaxial cabling; PoE is not supplied through the BNC inputs. Install a compatible surveillance HDD before local recording.
Where can I download the DH-XVR5216A-4KL-I3-S3 datasheet?
The manufacturer PDF is hosted on CCTV Guru’s Shopify file library and linked in Downloads on this product page.
