NDAA-Compliant 16-Channel 16-PoE AI NVR
Uniview UNV NVR502-16B-P16-IQ 16-Channel 16-PoE AI NVR — Australian Stock & 3-Year Warranty
The Uniview UNV NVR502-16B-P16-IQ is a 16-channel, 16-PoE network video recorder built for plug-and-play installs where the NVR powers and connects every camera over a single cable. It records up to 16MP resolution in Ultra 265, drives a 4K HDMI display , and holds two SATA drives up to 16TB each for around-the-clock retention. As an -IQ AI recorder , it runs Uniview UNV's smart review tools — AcuSearch, Search by Image and VCA Search — so you can find a person, vehicle or event in seconds instead of scrubbing footage for hours.
Built-in PoE 16 Ports · 240W
Max Recording 16MP / 4K HDMI
AI search that does the work for you
AcuSearch & VCA Search
Filter recorded footage by people, vehicles and attributes with motor-vehicle, non-motor-vehicle, human-body and general search — no more frame-by-frame scrubbing.
Search by Image
Drop in a reference image and let the recorder surface matching faces and targets across your recordings, so an investigation that took hours takes minutes.
Smart by NVR
Run Face Detection, Smart Intrusion Prevention (SIP) and Ultra Motion Detection (UMD) directly on the recorder, even with standard cameras.
Plate & Vehicle Recognition
Build up to 5 vehicle picture libraries totalling 25,000 images, with Video Metadata for vehicle type, colour and brand — ideal for car parks and gated sites.
Built for reliable, plug-and-play recording
16 Independent PoE Ports
Power and connect up to 16 cameras straight from the recorder over a single cable each — Max 30W per port, 240W total — for true plug-and-play installs.
ANR Anti-Dropout
If the network drops, ANR keeps recording to the camera's onboard SD card and backfills the NVR once the link returns — no gaps in your footage.
4K HDMI + VGA Output
Drive a 4K display over HDMI and a second monitor over VGA independently for a true dual-screen control room view.
RAID 1 Redundant Storage
Two SATA bays support up to 16TB per drive, with RAID 1 mirroring and redundant storage to protect critical footage.
Specifications
Recording & Decoding
Video Compression
Ultra 265, H.265, H.264
Recording Resolution
Up to 16MP — 16MP/12MP/8MP/6MP/5MP/4MP/3MP/1080P/960P/720P/D1
Decoding Capability
Smart Off: 2 × 16MP@30 / 4 × 4K@30 / 16 × 1080P@30 · Smart On: 2 × 12MP@30 / 2 × 4K@30 / 12 × 1080P@30
Incoming Bandwidth
320 Mbps (Smart Off) / 160 Mbps (Smart On)
Outgoing Bandwidth
160 Mbps
Synchronous Playback
16-ch local
Channels & Connectivity
IP Camera Input
16-ch
PoE
16 independent ports — Max 30W per port, 240W total; IEEE 802.3at / 802.3af
Network Interface
1 × RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbps (gigabit)
Video Output
1 × HDMI (4K), 1 × VGA — independent output
USB
Front 1 × USB 2.0; Rear 1 × USB 2.0, 1 × USB 3.0
Alarm I/O
8-ch in, 2-ch out; 1 × RS485
Audio
1-ch RCA in / out, two-way audio
AI & Smart Functions
Smart Search
AcuSearch, Search by Image, VCA Search (motor vehicle, non-motor vehicle, human body, general)
Smart by NVR
Face Detection, Smart Intrusion Prevention (SIP) 4-ch, Ultra Motion Detection (UMD) 8-ch
Smart by IPC
All channels — Face, Vehicle, SIP, UMD, Video Metadata, Traffic Monitoring (up to 8 images/s total)
Vehicle Picture Library
Up to 5 libraries, 25,000 vehicle pictures total
Snapshot Capacity
2M face · 2M vehicle · 3M SIP · 2M video metadata records
ANR & ONVIF
ANR supported; ONVIF Profile S / G / T, RTSP
Storage, Power & Build
HDD Bays
2 × SATA, up to 16TB per drive
RAID
RAID 1, redundant storage, disk group
Power Supply
AC 100~240V (≤12W without HDD)
Dimensions
380 × 322 × 53 mm (1U), ≤2.7 kg
Operating Temperature
-10°C to 50°C
Certification
CE, FCC, UL, RoHS, WEEE — NDAA Compliant
How much footage can it hold?
Recording time depends on how many cameras you run, their resolution and frame rate, and whether you record continuously or on motion. The estimates below assume 16 cameras at 4MP, H.265, ~4 Mbps continuous — a typical real-world load. Smart/motion-only recording, lower resolution or fewer cameras will extend retention significantly. Maximum capacity is two SATA drives at 16TB each (32TB).
Approximate Recording Retention (16 × 4MP, H.265)
4 TB
~6 days continuous · ~14 days motion-based
8 TB
~12 days continuous · ~28 days motion-based
16 TB
~24 days continuous · ~55 days motion-based
2 × 16 TB (32 TB max)
~47 days continuous · ~107 days motion-based
Figures are estimates for guidance only and will vary with scene activity, bitrate and camera settings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does this NVR have built-in PoE ports? Yes. The NVR502-16B-P16-IQ has 16 independent PoE ports, so it powers and connects up to 16 cameras directly over a single cable each — a true plug-and-play install with no separate switch required.
How much PoE power does it provide? Each port supplies up to 30W, with a 240W total budget across all 16 ports. It supports both IEEE 802.3at and 802.3af cameras.
What's the maximum storage? Two SATA bays each take up to 16TB, for around 32TB total. RAID 1 mirroring is available if you want footage written to two drives for redundancy.
What resolution can it record? Up to 16MP per channel in Ultra 265, H.265 or H.264. The HDMI output drives a 4K (3840×2160) display for crisp live and playback viewing.
What is AcuSearch? AcuSearch is Uniview UNV's AI review tool. Together with VCA Search and Search by Image, it lets you filter footage by people, vehicles and attributes so you can find a target in seconds instead of scrubbing for hours.
Is it NDAA compliant? Yes. The NVR502-16B-P16-IQ is NDAA compliant, making it suitable for government, education and enterprise projects with procurement requirements.
Does it work with third-party cameras? Yes, via ONVIF Profile S, G and T plus RTSP. Smart-by-NVR functions like Face Detection and SIP run on the recorder even with standard cameras.
Can I view it remotely? Yes. P2P cloud access through the Uniview UNV app and EZCloud lets you watch live and recorded footage from your phone or computer anywhere.
What's in the box and what warranty applies? The recorder ships with its power supply and accessories (drives sold separately) and is backed by a 3-year Australian warranty with local CCTV Guru support.
