{"product_id":"idis-dr-2516p-a-16-channel-4k-nvr-poe-ndaa","title":"IDIS DR-2516P-A 16-Channel 4K NVR with 8-Port PoE Switch | NDAA Compliant | DirectIP® 2500 Series","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"cg-premium-wrap\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cspan class=\"cg-badge\"\u003eIDIS DirectIP® 2500 Series · 4K UHD · NDAA \u0026amp; TAA Compliant\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eIDIS DR-2516P-A — 16-Channel 4K UHD Network Video Recorder with Built-In 8-Port PoE Switch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eIDIS DR-2516P-A\u003c\/strong\u003e is the flagship 16-channel NVR of the DirectIP® 2500 Series — a compact, fanless-grade 4K UHD recorder engineered to be the central brain of small-to-mid Australian surveillance sites. It combines true \u003cstrong\u003e320 Mbps incoming throughput\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e480 ips real-time recording at 4K UHD\u003c\/strong\u003e, native H.265 efficiency, an \u003cstrong\u003eintegrated 8-port PoE switch\u003c\/strong\u003e and full \u003cstrong\u003eNDAA \u0026amp; TAA compliance\u003c\/strong\u003e in a single 1RU-style desktop chassis — ready to deploy in retail stores, schools, clinics, warehouses, council facilities and government sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eFor Australian integrators it solves three problems at once: \u003cstrong\u003ecommissioning speed\u003c\/strong\u003e (DirectIP® cameras auto-discover and register in under 60 seconds), \u003cstrong\u003ecabling cost\u003c\/strong\u003e (built-in PoE means no separate PoE switch on the rack), and \u003cstrong\u003ecyber compliance\u003c\/strong\u003e (NDAA Section 889 + ASD Essential Eight-aligned security stack out of the box). Stocked in Australia by CCTV Guru, backed by the IDIS Ultimate Warranty and local technical support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-strip\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill__icon\"\u003e\n        \u003csvg class=\"cg-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003crect x=\"3\" y=\"4\" width=\"18\" height=\"14\" rx=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M7 21h10M10 18v3M14 18v3\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill__text\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill__label\"\u003eChannels\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill__value\"\u003e16 IP · Up to 12MP each\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill__icon\"\u003e\n        \u003csvg class=\"cg-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M13 2 4 14h7l-1 8 9-12h-7z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill__text\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill__label\"\u003eThroughput\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill__value\"\u003e320 Mbps · 480 ips UHD\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill__icon\"\u003e\n        \u003csvg class=\"cg-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M4 6h16v12H4z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M8 10h8M8 14h5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill__text\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill__label\"\u003ePoE Switch\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill__value\"\u003e8 × 802.3at · 100 W Total\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill__icon\"\u003e\n        \u003csvg class=\"cg-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003crect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"14\" rx=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3 12h18M9 5v14M15 5v14\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill__text\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill__label\"\u003eDisplay Out\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill__value\"\u003e4K HDMI + VGA\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill__icon\"\u003e\n        \u003csvg class=\"cg-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 3v18M3 12h18\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill__text\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill__label\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill__value\"\u003e2 × SATA + 1 × eSATA\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill__icon\"\u003e\n        \u003csvg class=\"cg-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 2 4 6v6c0 5 3.5 8.5 8 10 4.5-1.5 8-5 8-10V6z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m9 12 2 2 4-4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill__text\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill__label\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-pill__value\"\u003eNDAA \u0026amp; TAA · Made in Korea\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cg-trust-strip cg-trust-strip--dark\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-trust-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"cg-trust-icon\"\u003e\n        \u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 2 4 6v6c0 5 3.5 8.5 8 10 4.5-1.5 8-5 8-10V6z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"cg-trust-title\"\u003eNDAA \u0026amp; TAA Compliant\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-trust-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"cg-trust-icon\"\u003e\n        \u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3 11h18\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 11V7a7 7 0 0 1 14 0v4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003crect x=\"3\" y=\"11\" width=\"18\" height=\"10\" rx=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"cg-trust-title\"\u003eAustralian Tech Support\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-trust-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"cg-trust-icon\"\u003e\n        \u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M20 7 9 18l-5-5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"cg-trust-title\"\u003eIDIS Ultimate Warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy the DR-2516P-A is the NVR Australian Integrators Specify First\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eMost 16-channel NVRs on the Australian market fall into one of two camps — either generic Chinese OEM rebadges (which fail NDAA, fail tenders and fail the cyber audit) or premium enterprise platforms with eye-watering price tags. The DR-2516P-A is the rare middle path: a Korea-manufactured, NDAA-compliant, professional-grade NVR at a price point that competes head-on with the mass market. Add IDIS DirectIP® plug-and-play and you get sub-60-second camera commissioning that no other vendor matches on a tier-for-tier basis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eTrue 4K UHD at 480 ips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eRecord all 16 channels in 4K UHD at real-time 30 fps each — total 480 ips of UHD throughput. Plus 8-channel 4K playback simultaneously for fast incident review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003e320 Mbps Incoming Throughput\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eIndustry-leading bitrate handling for a 16-channel platform — sustain 16 × 5 MP H.265 cameras at high bitrate without overflow or dropped frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eBuilt-In 8-Port PoE Switch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eIEEE 802.3at Class 4 (PoE+) on 8 ports, 100 W total — directly powers IDIS Lite, professional and AI-edge cameras with no external PoE injector or rack switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eDirectIP® Plug-and-Play\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eIDIS DirectIP® cameras auto-discover, auto-license and auto-register in seconds — no IP addressing, port forwarding or VMS setup. Commissioning a 16-camera site in under 10 minutes is routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eH.265 Codec — Half the Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eNative H.265 (Main Profile) cuts bandwidth and storage by up to 50% versus legacy H.264-only NVRs — meaning longer retention windows on the same HDD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eCyber-Hardened by Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eHTTPS, TLS-encrypted FEN P2P, multi-user authority, IP filtering and certificate-based auth — aligned with ASD Essential Eight and ISM requirements for Australian gov \u0026amp; CI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003ePowerful AI \u0026amp; Business Intelligence Analytics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003ePair the DR-2516P-A with IDIS AI-capable cameras (or use IDIS' AI-in-the-Box) and unlock a full suite of intelligent event triggers — natively recorded and searchable on the NVR itself, no separate VMS server required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"cg-feature-item-title\"\u003eIDLA Deep-Learning Analytics\u003c\/span\u003e\n      Object detection, intrusion, loitering, line-crossing and face detection — accurate, AI-driven event triggers with dramatically fewer false alerts than motion-based detection.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"cg-feature-item-title\"\u003eBusiness Intelligence (BI)\u003c\/span\u003e\n      Exceed occupancy limit, social distancing alerts, mask-rule violation, queue-congestion analytics — valuable for retail, hospitality, transport hubs and council facilities.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"cg-feature-item-title\"\u003eThumbnail \u0026amp; Metadata Search\u003c\/span\u003e\n      Time-lapse, event log, text-in (POS), thumbnail and rich metadata search via IDIS Center or IDIS Solution Suite — investigations resolved in minutes, not hours.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"cg-feature-item-title\"\u003eMobile Push Notifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n      Real-time push alerts via IDIS Mobile to iOS \/ Android — store managers, school principals and oncall security receive incidents immediately.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eWatch the DirectIP® Workflow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cg-video-grid cg-video-grid--single\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-video-card\"\u003e\n      \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Fb4T9A1DSno\" title=\"IDIS DirectIP Camera Registration Tutorial\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"cg-video-title\"\u003eIDIS DirectIP® — 60-Second Camera Registration to an IDIS NVR\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eThird-Party Camera Support — Open Platform\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe DR-2516P-A is not locked to IDIS cameras. It natively supports \u003cstrong\u003eONVIF Profile S\u003c\/strong\u003e cameras and has direct integration with \u003cstrong\u003eAxis\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePanasonic\u003c\/strong\u003e — making it a viable mixed-fleet recorder. Integrators retain pricing flexibility while keeping the NDAA-compliant IDIS backbone for everything that matters (the recorder, the analytics, the cyber posture).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eStorage, Backup \u0026amp; Redundancy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"cg-feature-item-title\"\u003e2 × Internal SATA Bays\u003c\/span\u003e\n      Fit two enterprise-class surveillance HDDs (e.g. Western Digital Purple, Seagate SkyHawk) for primary recording — current max capacity tracked at the IDIS HDD compatibility page.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"cg-feature-item-title\"\u003e1 × eSATA Expansion\u003c\/span\u003e\n      Add an external eSATA enclosure for extended retention or warm backup of critical footage.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"cg-feature-item-title\"\u003eQuick Backup to USB\u003c\/span\u003e\n      USB 2.0 + USB 3.0 (front\/rear) for fast forensic clip export to thumb drive (.cbf or .mp4) — handover to law enforcement in minutes.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"cg-feature-item-title\"\u003eRedundancy Protection\u003c\/span\u003e\n      Built-in HDD fail alerting, RAID-style redundancy options (model-dependent), and emergency event recording protection.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"cg-feature-item-title\"\u003eSmart \u0026amp; Critical Failover\u003c\/span\u003e\n      IDIS Smart Failover and Critical Failover technology buffers recording during network outages — zero footage loss on NVR-to-camera link drops.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-feature-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"cg-feature-item-title\"\u003eFEN P2P Cloud Service\u003c\/span\u003e\n      Free IDIS FEN service for one-click remote viewing — no port forwarding, no DDNS, no static IP required.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Australian Verticals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe DR-2516P-A is deployed across every major Australian vertical: \u003cstrong\u003eretail and franchise stores\u003c\/strong\u003e (POS text-in search, queue analytics, loss prevention), \u003cstrong\u003eschools, TAFEs and universities\u003c\/strong\u003e (8 PoE ports + 8 external = perfect for a typical school block), \u003cstrong\u003emedical clinics, dental practices and aged-care\u003c\/strong\u003e (privacy-masked recording, fast incident review), \u003cstrong\u003ewarehouses and logistics\u003c\/strong\u003e (loading-dock plate capture, intrusion analytics), \u003cstrong\u003egovernment offices, council buildings and federal sites\u003c\/strong\u003e (mandatory NDAA compliance), \u003cstrong\u003ebanking, gaming and licensed venues\u003c\/strong\u003e (forensic 4K capture, two-way audio), and \u003cstrong\u003estrata, body corporate and apartment buildings\u003c\/strong\u003e (Australian Privacy Act-aligned privacy masking).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eDR-2516P-A vs DR-2508P-A — Which Should You Choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe 8-channel \u003cstrong\u003eDR-2508P-A\u003c\/strong\u003e sibling shares the same DirectIP®, codec, AI analytics and PoE platform but caps at 8 cameras and 4 PoE ports — perfect for small sites. The \u003cstrong\u003eDR-2516P-A\u003c\/strong\u003e doubles capacity to 16 cameras with 8 built-in PoE ports, suitable for full-site coverage at retail stores, schools, medical practices and small commercial buildings. If you anticipate exceeding 8 cameras within 2-3 years, the DR-2516P-A is the better long-term spec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eNDAA \u0026amp; TAA Compliance — Non-Negotiable for Australian Tenders\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe DR-2516P-A is fully \u003cstrong\u003eNDAA Section 889 compliant\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eTAA compliant\u003c\/strong\u003e, manufactured by IDIS in Korea with no Chinese state-owned-enterprise components. Australian government departments, defence facilities, ASD\/IRAP-aligned organisations, Five Eyes partners and most state government infrastructure tenders now require this compliance level. Specifying the DR-2516P-A future-proofs the entire CCTV estate against current and future procurement restrictions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cg-table-wrap\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"cg-spec-table\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDR-2516P-A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16-Channel DirectIP® 4K UHD Network Video Recorder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIDIS DirectIP® 2500 Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVideo Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 IP channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Incoming Throughput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e320 Mbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Recording Throughput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180 Mbps · 480 ips @ UHD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Recording Resolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 12 MP per channel (camera-dependent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported Cameras\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIDIS DirectIP® · ONVIF Profile S · Axis · Panasonic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVideo Compression\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eH.265 · H.264\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecording Modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTime-Lapse · Event · Pre-Event · Panic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrigger Events\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIDLA AI (Object Detection · Intrusion · Loitering · Line Crossing · Face Detection) · BI (Occupancy · Social Distancing · Mask · Queue Congestion) · Motion · Trip-zone · Tampering · Video Loss · Audio Detection · Alarm In · Network Alarm · Text-In · System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVideo Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × HDMI (4K UHD) · 1 × VGA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisplay Resolutions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDMI: 3840 × 2160, 1920 × 1200, 1920 × 1080, 1680 × 1050, 1600 × 1200 · VGA: up to 1920 × 1200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisplay Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 480 ips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital Zoom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e×2 ~ ×12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlayback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16-channel synchronous · 8-channel 4K simultaneous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSearch Modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTime-Lapse · Event Log · Text-In · Thumbnail · Metadata (via IDIS Center \/ Solution Suite)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × Internal SATA HDD · 1 × eSATA expansion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax HDD Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefer to IDIS HDD Compatibility List (updates as new drives qualify)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClient Network\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × Gigabit Ethernet (Client \/ Uplink)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamera Network\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 × Fast Ethernet (IP camera \/ PoE) + 1 × Gigabit Ethernet (Ext)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoE Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in 8-port IEEE 802.3at Class 4 (PoE+) · 100 W total\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransmission Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 Mbps \/ 100 Mbps (BRP Mode)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvent Notification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmail (with .cbf \/ .mp4 clip) · Callback to Remote S\/W · Push notification (IDIS Mobile)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo-Way Audio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudio In \/ Out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNVR: – \/ 1 × RCA + HDMI audio · Per camera: 16 \/ 16 (camera-dependent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlarm In \/ Out (Local)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 \/ 1 · plus 16 \/ 16 per camera (camera-dependent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSerial Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS-232 (terminal block)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × USB 2.0 · 1 × USB 3.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUser Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMouse · IR Remote · Network Remote Keyboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmbedded Linux (hardened)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0°C ~ +40°C (32°F ~ 104°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0% ~ 90%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNVR: 12 V DC · 2.2 A · 26.4 W · PSE: 54 V DC · 1.85 A · 100 W max\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprovals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFCC · CE · KC · NDAA · TAA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (W × H × D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 × 62 × 231 mm  (11.8\" × 2.4\" × 9.1\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.3 kg (5.1 lb) with 1 HDD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIDIS Ultimate Warranty (Australia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cg-faq-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow many cameras can the DR-2516P-A support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e16 IP channels total. 8 of those can be powered directly from the NVR's built-in PoE switch; the remaining 8 connect via your network or an external PoE switch.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs the DR-2516P-A NDAA compliant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — fully NDAA Section 889 and TAA compliant, manufactured by IDIS in Korea. Suitable for Australian government, defence and critical-infrastructure tenders.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan it record 4K video?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It supports up to 12 MP per channel and records 16 channels of UHD at real-time 30 fps (480 ips total) using H.265 codec.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWill it work with my existing non-IDIS cameras?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The DR-2516P-A supports ONVIF Profile S, plus native Axis and Panasonic integration. Mixed-fleet deployments are fully supported.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat HDDs are supported?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo internal 3.5\" SATA bays plus one eSATA external. Use enterprise-class surveillance HDDs (WD Purple, Seagate SkyHawk). Maximum capacity grows as new drives qualify on the IDIS compatibility list.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow much storage do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDepends on camera count, resolution, frame rate and retention. As a rough guide: 16 × 5 MP H.265 cameras at 15 fps, 30-day retention ≈ 12-16 TB. Contact CCTV Guru for an exact storage calculation using the IDIS Storage Calculator.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs there a built-in PoE switch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — 8 ports of IEEE 802.3at Class 4 (PoE+), 100 W total power budget. No external PoE injector needed for 8 cameras.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan I view it remotely on my phone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. IDIS Mobile (iOS\/Android) connects via FEN P2P service — no port forwarding, no DDNS, no static IP required. Push notifications for events.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it support AI analytics?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. IDLA deep-learning analytics (object, intrusion, loitering, line-crossing, face) and Business Intelligence (occupancy, queue, mask) are natively supported when paired with AI-capable IDIS cameras or IDIS AI-in-the-Box.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about Australian Privacy Act compliance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuilt-in 8-zone privacy masking, audit logging, multi-user authority and HTTPS access — making OAIC compliance straightforward for AU operators.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat warranty applies?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe IDIS Ultimate Warranty is included on every unit sold by CCTV Guru, with local Australian-based technical support and RMA handling.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo you ship Australia-wide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — fast dispatch from Australian stock to every state and territory. Project pricing available for multi-site rollouts and government tenders.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eDownloads \u0026amp; Resources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cg-download-row\"\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/1554\/1221\/files\/IDIS_Datasheet_DR-2516P-A.pdf\" class=\"cg-btn-dark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eView Official IDIS Datasheet\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/1554\/1221\/files\/DR-25xx_Series_Quick_Guide_v8.8.pdf\" class=\"cg-btn-light\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eIDIS NVR 25xx Quick Start Guide (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/1554\/1221\/files\/DR-25xx_Series_Installation_Manual_v8.8.pdf\" class=\"cg-btn-light\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eInstallation Manual (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eOrder the IDIS DR-2516P-A from CCTV Guru\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eCCTV Guru is an authorised Australian distributor of IDIS network recorders. Order the \u003cstrong\u003eDR-2516P-A\u003c\/strong\u003e today for fast Australia-wide dispatch, expert pre-sales system design (we'll spec your HDDs, calculate storage and confirm camera compatibility), project pricing for larger rollouts, and full local warranty support. For NDAA-restricted government tenders, defence projects, school upgrades or multi-site retail rollouts, contact our Australian team for a tailored quote and stock availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"IDIS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49005049970917,"sku":"DR-2516P-A","price":1369.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/1554\/1221\/files\/idis-dr-2516p-a-top-angled-view.webp?v=1778568143","url":"https:\/\/cctvguru.com.au\/products\/idis-dr-2516p-a-16-channel-4k-nvr-poe-ndaa","provider":"CCTV Guru","version":"1.0","type":"link"}