Hikvision DS-96128NI-M16/R

The Hikvision DS-96128NI-M16/R is a 128-channel M-Series 8K network video recorder (3U chassis) engineered for large-scale, high-performance surveillance systems. It delivers powerful decoding capabilities, high bandwidth, flexible video outputs, and robust storage with RAID support—making it ideal for enterprise-level installations demanding reliability and scalability. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Key Features

• Massive Channel Support: Up to 128 IP camera inputs. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
• Strong Decode Performance: Supports combinations like 2 channels at 32 MP or 2 at 24 MP or 4 at 12 MP etc. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• High Bandwidth: 400 Mbps incoming and 400 Mbps outgoing. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Flexible Video Output: Dual HDMI + dual VGA + CVBS, with HDMI1 capable of 8K@30 Hz; HDMI2 up to 4K, plus auxiliary displays via VGA. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• Special Camera Support: Works with people-counting, ANPR (license-plate recognition), fisheye, etc. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• Redundant & Reliable Storage: 16 SATA hot-plug bays + eSATA, with RAID 0/1/5/6/10 and N+M hot spare for data protection. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
• Auxiliary & Network Interfaces: Audio input & outputs, serial ports, USB 2.0/3.0, Ctrl-12V output; 2 × RJ-45 gigabit network ports. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
• Power & Environmental Suitability: Redundant 100-240 VAC power supply; operates -10 °C to 55 °C; = 50 W consumption (without HDDs). :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

Specifications

• Image Sensor / Recording Resolutions Supported: Up to 32 MP; also 24 / 12 / 8 / 7 / 6 / 5 / 4 / 3 MP; down to 1080p, UXGA, 720p, VGA, CIF etc. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
• Simultaneous Decoding Capability: e.g. 2-ch @ 32 MP (30 fps), 2-ch @ 24 MP, 4-ch @ 12 MP, 8-ch @ 8 MP, 16-ch @ 4 MP, 32-ch @ 1080p. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
• Video Outputs:
  • HDMI 1: up to 8K (7680 × 4320) @ 30 Hz, and other lower resolutions. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
  • HDMI 2: up to 4K; but when HDMI1 is using 8K, HDMI2 limited to 1080p. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
  • VGA 1 / VGA 2: typical 1080p and lower. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
  • CVBS: 1 channel, BNC. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
• Network / Protocols: 2 × RJ-45 1 Gbps; support for IPv4/IPv6, ONVIF, RTSP, HTTP/HTTPS, SNMP; etc. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
• Audio Interfaces: 1 RCA input; 2 RCA outputs; 1-way/two-way capabilities. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
• RAID & Storage Bays: 16 SATA hot-plug bays, plus 1 eSATA; each disk up to 16 TB; RAID 0,1,5,6,10. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}
• Alarm / Control I/O: 16 alarm inputs / 9 alarm outputs; serial RS-485 & RS-232; USB front and back; 12V controllable power output. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}
• Power Supply & Consumption: 100-240 VAC, redundant; = 50 W (without HDDs). :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}
• Operating Conditions: -10 °C to 55 °C; humidity 10-90 %. :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}
• Dimensions & Weight: 445 × 496 × 150 mm (W × D × H); = 12.5 kg without HDDs. 3U chassis. :contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}
• Certifications: CE, FCC etc. :contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22}

The DS-96128NI-M16/R is a high-density, feature-rich recorder built for large installations where both resolution and reliability are critical. With its massive channel capacity, flexible output options, RAID and hot spare architecture, and robust design, it is well suited for deployments like city surveillance, large transport hubs, or enterprise environments.