Dahua NVR-NV54A32-P16-EI 32 Channel WizSense AI PoE Network Video Recorder – 16 PoE, 4 HDD, 384Mbps

The Dahua NVR-NV54A32-P16-EI 32 Channel WizSense Network Video Recorder is an advanced IP security recording solution designed for commercial, industrial and professional surveillance installations.

Featuring 32 IP camera channels, 16 built-in PoE ports, four HDD bays, up to 384Mbps bandwidth and intelligent AI analytics, this NVR delivers centralized recording and security management for larger camera systems.

Its 1.5U chassis, advanced video decoding, N+M cluster support and intelligent detection capabilities make it suitable for warehouses, retail stores, office buildings, commercial facilities and multi-camera security installations.

Key Features

• 32-Channel IP Camera Recording: Supports up to 32 compatible network security cameras.
• 16 Integrated PoE Ports: Connects and powers compatible PoE IP cameras through Ethernet cabling.
• 4 HDD Bays: Supports installation of up to four compatible surveillance hard drives.
• 1.5U Chassis: Designed for professional multi-camera recording installations.
• 384Mbps Bandwidth: Supports up to 384Mbps incoming, recording and outgoing bandwidth.
• Smart H.265+ Compression: Supports efficient video compression for storage and bandwidth management.
• Multiple Video Formats: Smart H.265+, H.265, Smart H.264+, H.264 and MJPEG.
• High Decoding Capability: Supports up to 32 × 1080p at 30 fps.
• N+M Cluster Support: Supports N+M cluster functionality for compatible multi-recorder configurations.
• Built-In Face Detection and Recognition: Supports two channels of recorder-based facial analytics.
• Built-In Perimeter Protection: Supports four channels of recorder-based perimeter protection.
• Built-In SMD Plus: Supports eight channels of recorder-based intelligent motion detection.
• AI by Camera: Supports additional intelligent analytics generated by compatible IP cameras.
• ANPR Support: Supports automatic number plate recognition from compatible cameras.
• People Counting: Supports people-counting analytics from compatible cameras.
• Heat Map and Stereo Analysis: Supports additional analytics from compatible IP cameras.

32-Channel IP Security Camera Recording

The Dahua NVR-NV54A32-P16-EI supports up to 32 compatible IP security cameras, making it suitable for larger residential, commercial and industrial security systems.

It provides centralized video recording for multiple monitoring areas, including entrances, parking facilities, warehouses, offices and retail locations.

The maximum supported camera recording resolution should be confirmed against the manufacturer’s full technical specifications.

16 Built-In PoE Ports

The recorder features 16 integrated PoE ports for connecting compatible IP security cameras.

Power over Ethernet allows supported cameras to receive electrical power and network connectivity through Ethernet cabling.

Benefits include:

• Simplified IP camera installation
• Fewer separate camera power adapters
• Centralized network camera connections
• Convenient deployment of up to 16 directly connected PoE cameras

The recorder supports up to 32 camera channels, but only 16 integrated PoE ports are specified. Additional compatible network cameras may require external network switching and suitable power arrangements.

Important: Verify the total PoE power budget and individual port limits before installation.

Four HDD Bays for Local Video Recording

The Dahua NVR-NV54A32-P16-EI features four HDD bays for compatible surveillance hard drives.

Multiple HDD bays provide flexibility when configuring storage for larger security camera installations.

Recording duration depends on:

• Number of cameras
• Video resolution
• Recording bitrate
• Frame rate
• Compression format
• Recording schedule
• Installed HDD capacity

The maximum supported HDD capacity and whether hard drives are included were not specified in the supplied information.

384Mbps Network Bandwidth

The recorder supports a maximum of:

• 384Mbps incoming bandwidth
• 384Mbps recording bandwidth
• 384Mbps outgoing bandwidth

These capabilities support bandwidth-intensive multi-camera security installations.

Actual performance depends on camera streams, recording configurations, network conditions and enabled system functions.

Smart H.265+ Video Compression

The Dahua NVR supports:

• Smart H.265+
• H.265
• Smart H.264+
• H.264
• MJPEG

These video formats help manage network bandwidth and video storage requirements.

Actual storage efficiency depends on connected camera compatibility, video settings and recording conditions.

32-Channel 1080p Video Decoding

The recorder supports a maximum decoding capability of 32 × 1080p at 30 fps, also described as 32 × 2MP at 30 fps.

This is the recorder’s decoding capability and should not be confused with its maximum supported camera recording resolution.

N+M Cluster Support

The Dahua NVR-NV54A32-P16-EI supports N+M cluster functionality.

N+M clustering is designed for compatible multi-recorder deployments and may provide recorder redundancy or failover capabilities depending on system configuration.

Cluster implementation requirements, supported recorder combinations and recovery behaviour should be verified before deployment.

Built-In AI Face Detection and Recognition

The NVR supports two channels of recorder-based face detection and recognition.

This enables compatible facial analytics to be processed by the recorder rather than relying exclusively on camera-based processing.

Face recognition applications should comply with applicable privacy laws and organizational policies.

Built-In AI Perimeter Protection

The recorder supports four channels of recorder-based perimeter protection.

These functions can help identify supported intrusion and boundary-crossing events within configured monitoring areas.

Available detection rules and performance depend on the installation and firmware configuration.

Built-In SMD Plus Intelligent Motion Detection

The Dahua NVR supports eight channels of recorder-based SMD Plus.

SMD Plus is Dahua’s intelligent motion detection technology, designed to improve the usefulness of motion alerts through supported object classification.

Advanced AI Analytics by Camera

In addition to its built-in AI processing, the NVR supports analytics generated by compatible IP cameras.

Face Detection and Recognition

Supports compatible camera-generated face detection and recognition events.

Perimeter Protection

Supports perimeter monitoring functions generated by compatible cameras.

SMD Plus

Supports intelligent motion detection events from compatible cameras.

Video Metadata

Supports metadata analytics from compatible cameras. Available metadata categories depend on the camera model.

ANPR

Supports automatic number plate recognition data generated by compatible cameras.

Stereo Analysis

Supports compatible stereo analysis functions.

Heat Map

Supports camera-generated heat map analytics.

People Counting

Supports people-counting analytics from compatible cameras.

Important: Camera-based AI features require compatible IP cameras. Recorder-based AI and camera-based AI capabilities have different processing requirements and channel limits.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Brand	Dahua
Product Series	WizSense
Model	NVR-NV54A32-P16-EI
Product Type	AI Network Video Recorder
Camera Channels	32
Integrated PoE Ports	16
HDD Bays	4
Form Factor	1.5U
Maximum Incoming Bandwidth	384Mbps
Maximum Recording Bandwidth	384Mbps
Maximum Outgoing Bandwidth	384Mbps
Video Compression	Smart H.265+, H.265, Smart H.264+, H.264, MJPEG
Maximum Decoding Capability	32 × 1080p @ 30 fps
N+M Cluster	Supported
NVR-Based Face Detection and Recognition	2 Channels
NVR-Based Perimeter Protection	4 Channels
NVR-Based SMD Plus	8 Channels
Camera-Based Face Detection and Recognition	Supported
Camera-Based Perimeter Protection	Supported
Camera-Based SMD Plus	Supported
Camera-Based Metadata	Supported
Camera-Based ANPR	Supported
Camera-Based Stereo Analysis	Supported
Camera-Based Heat Map	Supported
Camera-Based People Counting	Supported
Maximum Camera Recording Resolution	Not Specified
Maximum HDD Capacity	Not Specified
HDD Included	Not Confirmed
Total PoE Power Budget	Not Specified
HDMI Output	Not Confirmed
VGA Output	Not Confirmed
Remote Viewing Application	Not Confirmed
Dimensions	Not Specified
Weight	Not Specified

Ideal Applications

The Dahua NVR-NV54A32-P16-EI is suitable for:

• Commercial security systems
• Warehouses and distribution centres
• Retail stores
• Office buildings
• Industrial facilities
• Parking areas
• Multi-camera IP surveillance systems
• Professional installations requiring compatible AI analytics

Installation and Compatibility Notes

• Supports up to 32 IP camera channels with 16 integrated PoE ports.
• Additional cameras may require external network switches.
• Confirm total PoE power budget before connecting cameras.
• Verify maximum supported camera recording resolution.
• Confirm maximum HDD capacity and whether storage is included.
• AI feature availability depends on camera compatibility and system configuration.
• N+M cluster deployments require compatible equipment and configuration.
• Verify HDMI/VGA outputs and remote viewing features before purchase.
• Face recognition and ANPR deployments should comply with applicable privacy requirements.

Buy Dahua 32 Channel WizSense PoE NVR in Canada

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