Hanwha PRN-1600B2 16CH 8K AI NVR

Hanwha PRN-1600B2 16CH 8K AI NVR

The Hanwha PRN-1600B2 is a professional-grade 16-channel Network Video Recorder engineered for large-scale surveillance deployments requiring 8K resolution capability and advanced AI analytics. This Linux-based NVR delivers up to 250 Mbps recording bandwidth and supports simultaneous 64-channel playback, making it ideal for enterprise security operations, critical infrastructure monitoring, and multi-site surveillance networks.

Key Features

• 16-channel input with support for 32MP resolution cameras
• 8K recording capability with H.265, H.264, and MJPEG codec support
• Up to 250 Mbps recording bandwidth in distributed and RAID modes
• Dual 4K/1080p HDMI display outputs with dynamic multi-screen layouts
• Up to 80TB total storage via 8 SATA HDDs (10TB max each) with RAID 5/6 support
• AI-powered search with object detection, facial recognition, and license plate recognition
• N+1 redundancy and Automatic Recovery Backup (ARB) for mission-critical deployments
• License-free recording with WiseStream technology for optimized bandwidth

Technical Highlights

The PRN-1600B2 processes up to 32MP camera feeds at full frame rates while maintaining recording at 250 Mbps. Its dual-stream recording capability enables simultaneous high-resolution storage and optimized network transmission. The system supports advanced event triggering including video loss detection, motion detection, camera sensor events, and dynamic event correlation with automated response actions (email alerts, FTP backup, PTZ preset control, alarm relay outputs).

Local playback accommodates up to 16 channels simultaneously while remote users can access 16 channels each across multiple concurrent sessions. The 64-channel playback capability spans both local and remote access with flexible resolution rendering up to 32MP for H.265 streams. Search and retrieval options include date/time calendar navigation, event list filtering, text search, and intelligent smart search functionality.

Network capabilities include IPv4/IPv6 dual-stack support, ONVIF Profile-S compliance, and Hanwha SUNAPI integration for third-party VMS systems. The system accommodates up to 10 concurrent live unicast users and 20 multicast participants. Security features encompass IP address filtering, 802.1x authentication, device certificates with Hanwha Techwin Root CA, and signed firmware verification.

Connectivity & Integration

Three 1Gbps Ethernet ports support LAN/WAN configurations with 250 Mbps maximum transmission bandwidth. The NVR includes 8 alarm inputs and 4 relay outputs for integration with third-party security systems. Audio support spans 16 network channels with G.711, G.726, and AAC codecs plus 2-way communication capability. Four USB ports (2x USB 2.0 front, 2x USB 3.0 rear) enable external storage and peripheral connections. Fisheye dewarping is supported for local single-channel and CMS-based monitoring.

Applications

Ideal for enterprise campuses, transportation hubs, financial institutions, government facilities, and large retail environments requiring extensive channel capacity and ultra-high resolution archival. The AI search functionality and failover redundancy make this system suitable for mission-critical surveillance operations where continuous recording and forensic analysis are essential.

James Everett

The PRN-1600B2 represents Hanwha's premium NVR tier, balancing raw channel capacity with advanced codec efficiency. The 250 Mbps recording bandwidth in RAID mode is notable for distributed architectures where redundancy demands throughput headroom. The 80TB maximum capacity (versus typical enterprise NVRs capped at 40-50TB) positions this system for extended retention periods—critical in regulated industries.

AI integration is selective rather than universal; the object detection, facial recognition, and LPR capabilities require compatible Wisenet P, X, or Q series cameras, not legacy analog-to-IP bridges. This architectural choice ensures clean AI-to-NVR data pipelines without false positive overhead. The N+1 failover and ARB support indicate enterprise-grade availability expectations, though implementation requires secondary hardware investment.

Web viewer support is browser-agnostic (Chrome, Edge, Safari) with HTML5 delivery—no plugin requirements—streamlining deployment in heterogeneous IT environments. The 4-user simultaneous playback limitation (1 local, 3 remote) is conservative but aligns with bandwidth constraints of typical WAN links handling 32MP streams.