Hikvision M Series · 8K · 64 Channel · 3U Enterprise · 256 TB
The Hikvision DS-9664NI-M16 is the largest single-chassis Network Video Recorder Hikvision builds — 64 IP camera channels, 16 internal SATA bays, up to 256 TB of total storage, and a 3U enterprise rack chassis purpose-built for sites where footage retention is measured in months, not weeks. Hospitals, casinos, ports, large hotels, multi-building campuses, prisons, mining sites and government facilities — the DS-9664NI-M16 is the recorder you specify when nothing smaller will do.
This is a non-PoE enterprise chassis — designed for sites that already run a managed PoE switch backbone (or non-PoE camera infrastructure like fibre, wireless backhaul or third-party power injectors). Combine the M16 with your existing switching infrastructure and let it handle recording, AI processing, multi-monitor display, RAID redundancy, N+M hot-spare protection and centralised management for all 64 channels in one rack unit.
Channels
64 CH · Up to 32 MP
Bandwidth
400 Mbps Incoming
Display
2 × HDMI · 2 × VGA
Storage
16 × SATA · Up to 256 TB
Why 16 SATA bays and 256 TB change the project economics
For most enterprise sites, the biggest hidden cost in a CCTV system isn't the cameras or the NVR — it's the storage. A 64-camera 4K H.265+ deployment can chew through 60–80 TB per month at 24/7 recording. With most NVRs you'd need a separate dedicated SAN, an iSCSI target server or a stack of multiple recorders just to hold a quarter of footage. The DS-9664NI-M16 collapses all of that into one 3U chassis with 16 SATA bays — fill it with 16 TB enterprise drives and you have over 3 months of continuous 4K retention on every camera, in a single rack unit, with no extra servers, no extra licensing, no extra failure points.
64-Channel 32 MP Input
Every channel supports cameras up to 32 MP — mix PanoVu, fisheye, ColorVu and 4K+ AcuSense cameras across a single NVR without throttling resolution or frame rate.
256 TB Maximum Storage
Sixteen internal SATA bays accept enterprise-grade surveillance HDDs up to 16 TB each, delivering three-month-plus retention even with all 64 cameras at full 4K bitrate.
RAID 0/1/5/6/10 + N+M Hot Spare
Configure full RAID across the 16 SATA bays, plus N+M hot-spare drives that automatically take over if a working drive fails — zero operator intervention, zero footage loss.
Dual HDMI + Dual VGA
Four independent display outputs — HDMI 1 drives a true 8K monitor, HDMI 2 a 4K monitor, plus two independent VGA workstations. Perfect for multi-operator 24/7 control rooms.
400 Mbps Incoming Bandwidth
Comfortably runs a full deployment of 4K H.265+ cameras across all 64 channels simultaneously — no bottlenecks, no compromise on framerate or bitrate.
AcuSense Smart Detection
When paired with AcuSense cameras, the NVR runs deep-learning human and vehicle classification across all 64 channels — filtering false alarms and making playback searches fast.
Watch the M Series 8K NVR in action
AcuSense NVR + Standard Camera — Smart False-Alarm Filtering
Hikvision AcuSense — Installation & Operation Guide
Engineered for Australian enterprise & mission-critical sites
Every M Series NVR sold by CCTV Guru ships from our Australian warehouse with local stock, local firmware, and full Australian Hikvision warranty. The DS-9664NI-M16 operates reliably from −10 °C to 55 °C, accepts standard 100–240 V AC mains, ships with rack-mount ears for a standard 19" rack, and is purpose-built to handle the heat, humidity and continuous-duty cycles typical of Australian enterprise sites.
Hik-Connect & Hik-Central
Free remote viewing on Hik-Connect, or integrate into a Hik-Central Pro VMS for centralised management across multiple sites and multiple NVRs.
ONVIF Compatible
Pairs with third-party ONVIF cameras as well as the full Hikvision IP range, giving you flexibility for hybrid and multi-vendor enterprise sites.
Dual Gigabit Ethernet
Two independent self-adaptive Ethernet ports for network redundancy, load balancing or dual-network segregation (camera VLAN vs viewing VLAN).
ANPR & Specialty Cameras
Native support for ANPR, people counting, fisheye and panoramic cameras — handles the full breadth of enterprise camera types without third-party software.
Full technical specifications
Hikvision M Series NVR — DS-9664NI-M16
| Model |
DS-9664NI-M16 |
| Series |
Hikvision M Series 8K NVR (Ultra Series) |
| Form Factor |
3U Rack-Mount (19" rack-mount ears included) |
| Video Inputs |
64-channel IP, up to 32 MP per channel |
| Incoming Bandwidth |
400 Mbps |
| Outgoing Bandwidth |
400 Mbps |
| Video Compression |
H.265+ / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264 |
| Decoding Capability |
2-ch @ 32 MP · 2-ch @ 24 MP · 4-ch @ 12 MP · 8-ch @ 8 MP · 16-ch @ 4 MP · 32-ch @ 1080p |
| Recording Resolution |
32 MP / 24 MP / 12 MP / 8 MP / 7 MP / 6 MP / 5 MP / 4 MP / 3 MP / 1080p / UXGA / 720p / VGA |
| Synchronous Playback |
Up to 16 channels @ 1080p |
| HDMI 1 Output |
8K (7680 × 4320) @ 30 Hz · 4K @ 60 Hz · 2K · 1920 × 1080 @ 60 Hz |
| HDMI 2 Output |
4K (3840 × 2160) @ 60 Hz · 2K · 1920 × 1080 @ 60 Hz · independent source from HDMI 1 |
| VGA Outputs |
2 × 1920 × 1080 @ 60 Hz (independent sources — paired with HDMI 1 and HDMI 2) |
| Audio In / Out |
1-ch RCA in · 2-ch RCA out |
| Smart Function |
AcuSense · ANPR · People Counting · Fisheye · Perimeter Protection (with compatible cameras) |
| Network Interface |
2 × RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbps Self-Adaptive Ethernet |
| PoE Interfaces |
None (non-PoE chassis — use external managed PoE switch) |
| Network Protocols |
TCP/IP, DHCP, IPv4, IPv6, DNS, DDNS, NTP, RTSP, SADP, SMTP, SNMP, NFS, iSCSI, ISUP, UPnP, HTTP, HTTPS, ONVIF, OTAP |
| HDD Bays |
16 × SATA, up to 16 TB per drive (256 TB total capacity) |
| eSATA |
1 × eSATA for additional storage expansion |
| RAID |
RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 supported · N+M hot spare |
| USB Interfaces |
2 × USB 3.0 (front and rear) |
| Alarm In / Out |
16 in / 4 out |
| Power Supply |
100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (single PSU — see DS-9664NI-M16/R for redundant dual PSU) |
| Power Consumption |
≤ 45 W (without HDD) |
| Working Temperature |
−10 °C to 55 °C |
| Working Humidity |
10% – 90% |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) |
445 × 530 × 133 mm |
| Weight (without HDD) |
≤ 16 kg |
| Mobile Apps |
Hik-Connect, Hik-Central, iVMS-4200 |
| Australian Warranty |
3 Years — CCTV Guru / Hikvision Australia |
Downloads & resources
Download official Hikvision documents for setup, specifications, and recorder details.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between the M16 and the M8?
The M16 has twice the SATA bays (16 vs 8) and double the storage capacity (256 TB vs 128 TB), in a slightly taller 3U chassis vs the M8's 2U. Same 64 channels, same 400 Mbps bandwidth, same dual HDMI + dual VGA. Choose the M16 if you need maximum storage retention; choose the M8 if rack space is tight.
Is there a redundant-power version available?
Yes — the DS-9664NI-M16/R has dual hot-swappable PSUs for sites where power redundancy is mandatory (data centres, critical infrastructure, government). Contact our Australian team if you need the /R variant.
Does it come with hard drives?
The recorder ships as a chassis only. CCTV Guru offers pre-fitted enterprise surveillance drives from 8 TB up to 16 TB per bay — choose your RAID-ready configuration at checkout. For 256 TB max, fit 16 × 16 TB drives in RAID 6 for dual-drive failure protection.
Does the M16 have built-in PoE?
No — this is a non-PoE enterprise chassis. It's designed for sites that already run a managed PoE switch backbone. The M Series PoE variants (DS-7732NI-M4/24P, DS-7732NI-M4/16P) max out at 32 channels.
What is N+M hot spare?
It's a step beyond standard RAID: configure N working drives plus M designated hot-spare drives. If any working drive fails, a spare automatically replaces it and rebuilds the array — no operator intervention, no downtime, no footage at risk.
Do you ship to my city?
We ship Australia-wide from our local warehouse — Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin — with most metro orders arriving in 1–3 business days. Larger enterprise orders shipped by carrier with tracking and signature.
