Hanwha PRN-1600B2 16-Channel NVR 8TB 32MP
The Hanwha PRN-1600B2 is an enterprise-grade 16-channel network video recorder engineered for large-scale deployments requiring 8K resolution support, intelligent AI analytics, and robust redundancy. This Intel-based NVR accommodates up to 32MP camera feeds and delivers advanced forensic capabilities through AI-powered search, object detection, and license plate recognition—enabling rapid incident investigation without manual frame review.
Key Features
- 16 network camera inputs supporting 32MP to CIF resolution
- H.265, H.264, and MJPEG codec support with WiseStream dual-stream technology
- 8TB raw storage (8 × fixed internal SATA HDDs, 10TB max per drive)
- RAID 5 and RAID 6 redundancy for data protection
- AI-powered search: Best Shot, attribute-based filtering, object detection, and license plate detection
- Dual HDMI displays—4K output (3840×2160 @ 30Hz) and 1080p output (1920×1080 @ 60Hz)
- Web UI 2.0 with plugin-free access
- Automatic Recovery Backup for disaster recovery
- Up to 64 simultaneous playback channels (16 local, 16 per remote user; max 4 concurrent users)
Recording & Storage Architecture
The PRN-1600B2 delivers multi-mode recording flexibility with distributed mode bandwidth up to 250 Mbps, normal mode up to 150 Mbps, and RAID mode up to 250 Mbps. Dual stream recording supports continuous, scheduled, event-triggered, and bookmarked playback modes. Playback bandwidth reaches 64 Mbps in RAID mode and 32 Mbps in non-RAID configurations, ensuring smooth forensic review across multiple concurrent sessions.
Display & Output
Dual HDMI outputs enable simultaneous 4K and 1080p display management with dynamic layout, virtual channel view, and clone/expand modes supporting up to 16 divisions per output. The modern Web UI 2.0 eliminates plugin dependencies for intuitive remote monitoring and administration.
Applications
- Critical infrastructure and facility monitoring
- Enterprise security operations centers
- Government and institutional deployments
- Large-scale campus surveillance systems
- Forensic investigation and incident response
Ted PerryPerspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.
The PRN-1600B2 targets organizations with advanced surveillance requirements where storage capacity, processing power, and forensic speed are critical. The combination of 32MP support, WiseStream dual-stream optimization, and enterprise RAID configurations balances storage efficiency with performance. AI-driven analytics—particularly object detection and license plate recognition—reduce investigative overhead significantly.
The dual HDMI architecture with independent resolution outputs accommodates hybrid control room configurations where 4K situational awareness and 1080p specialist displays coexist. Automatic Recovery Backup and redundancy options align with government procurement standards, making this NVR suitable for regulated sectors. The 250 Mbps distributed recording bandwidth and 64-channel playback capacity justify deployment in multi-site enterprises where centralized recording and distributed monitoring are operational requirements.
