Hanwha XRN-1620SB1-2TB 8K 16-Channel NVR

Hanwha XRN-1620SB1-2TB 8K 16-Channel NVR with Integrated PoE+

The Hanwha XRN-1620SB1-2TB is an Intel-based network video recorder engineered for medium to large-scale surveillance deployments requiring high-resolution 8K (33+ megapixel) video capture and centralized management. This 16-channel NVR integrates 16 PoE+ ports (802.3at) directly into the appliance, eliminating the need for external PoE injectors or network switches and significantly reducing installation complexity and infrastructure costs across office, retail, education, government, and enterprise environments.

Key Features

• 8K Resolution Support (33+ MP): Accommodates ultra-high-resolution network cameras, enabling forensic-level detail capture and extended field-of-view deployments with minimal camera count.
• 16 Integrated PoE+ Ports (802.3at): Built-in PoE+ power delivery on all 16 camera channels reduces infrastructure complexity and cost; each port supplies sufficient power for standard PoE+ cameras without external power supplies.
• 140 Mbps Maximum Recording Bandwidth: Supports simultaneous high-bitrate recording from all 16 channels; dual-stream capability allows independent quality settings for local monitoring and remote access.
• Intel-Based Processing: Delivers robust performance for multi-stream recording, transcoding, and analytics workloads.
• Multiple Codec Support: H.265, H.264, and MJPEG compression options provide flexibility for bandwidth-constrained environments and camera interoperability.
• 2TB Raw Storage: Built-in storage capacity for flexible retention planning and scalability.
• Wisenet AI Integration: Metadata indexing and intelligent video analytics support advanced search and event-driven response workflows.

Technical Specifications

• 16 independent camera channels with simultaneous recording
• 140 Mbps total recording bandwidth
• Dual-stream encoding for optimized local and remote playback
• H.265, H.264, and MJPEG codec support
• 2TB raw storage capacity
• 16x PoE+ (802.3at) ports with integrated power delivery
• Intel processor-based architecture

Ideal Applications

The XRN-1620SB1-2TB is well-suited for multi-site retail operations, large office campuses, educational institutions, transportation hubs, and enterprise security operations requiring centralized 8K recording with simplified power distribution. The integrated PoE+ capability makes it particularly valuable in new construction or retrofit scenarios where dedicated switch infrastructure is not yet deployed or where infrastructure consolidation is a priority.

Ted Perry

Perspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.

The XRN-1620SB1-2TB represents a mature balance between resolution ambition and practical deployment. The 8K (33+ MP) support positions it for customers evaluating ultra-high-resolution single-camera deployments, though the 140 Mbps bandwidth constraint means simultaneous multi-stream 8K recording will require careful bitrate planning. The integrated PoE+ ports are a significant installation advantage—eliminating external switch procurement and patch-panel complexity reduces both material cost and deployment timeline.

Intel-based processing provides proven codec flexibility and vendor lock-in mitigation compared to proprietary SoCs. Dual-stream encoding is critical for mixed-quality deployments where forensic archive and live monitoring have different bandwidth budgets. The inclusion of Wisenet AI metadata indexing adds value for event-driven investigations without requiring separate analytics licensing. Storage expansion options and codec flexibility make this appliance compatible with heterogeneous camera ecosystems common in retrofit or multi-vendor environments.