Hikvision DS-96256NI-I24 256-Channel 4K Super NVR with 24 SATA Bays

Large-Scale IP Surveillance with 24-Drive Storage Support

The Hikvision DS-96256NI-I24 is a 256-channel 4U 4K Super NVR for centralized surveillance recording. Bring camera feeds from multiple buildings, entrances, and monitored zones into one recording platform, with 24 SATA interfaces and RAID options for planning a high-capacity storage system.

Features and Benefits

• Up to 256 IP cameras: Supports large-scale network camera installations.
• 768 Mbps throughput: Supplied specifications list 768 Mbps incoming, outgoing, and RAID throughput.
• Recording up to 12 MP: Supported camera streams must remain within the combined bandwidth limits.
• 24 SATA interfaces: Up to 10 TB per HDD, providing up to 240 TB raw capacity with 24 compatible 10 TB drives.
• RAID options: RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10 support for storage configurations with differing capacity and redundancy characteristics.
• Hot-swap storage and N+1 hot spare: Supported features for storage and system planning.
• Specialist camera support: Compatible people-counting, ANPR, and fisheye cameras.
• Advanced streaming: Designed to support smooth live view in poor network conditions.

Video and Audio

• IP camera inputs: Up to 256 channels
• Recording resolutions listed: 12 MP / 8 MP / 7 MP / 6 MP / 5 MP / 4 MP / 3 MP / 1080p / UXGA / 720p / 4CIF / DCIF / 2CIF / CIF / QCIF
• Supported codecs: H.264 / H.264+ / H.265 / H.265+ / MPEG4 / MJPEG
• Decoding resolutions listed for H.264, H.265 and MPEG4: 1080p, 720p, 3 MP, 4 MP, 5 MP, 6 MP, 8 MP, 12 MP
• Simultaneous playback: Up to 16 channels
• Display connections: HDMI and VGA; exact HDMI counts and configuration require confirmation
• Two-way audio: Supported
• Audio connections: 1 input and 1 output

Storage and Connectivity

• SATA: 24 interfaces
• Maximum drive capacity: 10 TB per HDD
• Maximum raw internal capacity: 240 TB; HDDs available separately
• RAID: 0 / 1 / 5 / 6 / 10
• Hot-swap storage: Supported
• External storage: iSCSI support
• Communication ports listed: 2 USB Type-A, 4 RJ45 Ethernet, 1 RS-232, 1 RS-485
• Network protocols listed: DDNS, HTTPS, IPv6, NFS, NTP, ONVIF, PPPoE, SADP, SMTP, SNMP, UPnP, iSCSI
• Alarm connections: 16 inputs and 8 outputs
• Search functions listed: Face and search modes
• Fisheye dewarping: Not supported in the supplied specification

Electrical and Environmental Specifications

• AC input: 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
• Internal power supplies: 2 × 550 W
• Power consumption without HDD: 140 W
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 50°C
• Operating humidity: 10–90%
• Rack form factor: 4U
• Dimensions (W × D × H): 447 × 528 × 173 mm
• Weight without HDD: 23 kg

Packaging Information

• Package weight: 63 lb
• Box dimensions (L × W × H): 29.25 × 26.25 × 15.25 inches

Configuration Notes

Hard drives are available separately. The 240 TB figure is maximum raw capacity; usable capacity depends on RAID configuration and other storage requirements. RAID and hot-spare features do not replace backups or guarantee against data loss.

The supplied information conflicts on HDMI output count and includes display resolutions under a recording-resolution heading. Exact HDMI port counts, display modes, and optional output hardware should be confirmed against the supplied unit before purchase. Camera support does not imply built-in fisheye dewarping. Confirm camera compatibility, accessories, and storage configuration before installation.