Digital Watchdog - DW-VP164T16P - 16-channel standalone NVR from the VMAX IP Plus Series

Product Overview

The Digital Watchdog DW-VP164T16P is a 16-channel standalone NVR from the VMAX® IP Plus™ series. Running on an embedded Linux platform, this NVR is designed for high-speed setup and simplified management of IP surveillance systems. It features 16 built-in PoE ports with a total power budget of 150W, allowing for a direct "plug-and-play" connection for cameras. It supports recording resolutions up to 4K (3840×2160) with a maximum throughput of 160 Mbps.

Key Configuration

• • Channels: 16 IP camera inputs; PoE ports: 16 × 1Gbps (802.3at, 30W max per port, 150W total budget)
• • Max throughput: 160 Mbps; recording speed: up to 360 fps at 4K resolution
• • HDD: 4 × SATA bays, up to 32TB total storage
• • Video outputs: True HD (up to 4K/3840×2160) and VGA simultaneous output
• • Audio: 1 output; alarm: 16 inputs / 4 outputs; PTZ control: RS-485, ONVIF

Key Features

Security and ease of use are central to this NVR, which features CCIP™ system encryption to protect RTSP streams and PathFinder™ P2P for remote access without complex port forwarding. The system supports Snapshot Notify™ for email alerts with images and DW Witness™, allowing mobile devices to act as additional cameras. Administrative tools include dual-stream recording, health checks with email notifications, and transaction verification for retail environments via TCP or USB-serial.

Technical Context

The NVR manages a maximum throughput of 160 Mbps and supports diverse recording modes, including motion detection, sensor-driven, and emergency recording. Forensic searching is streamlined through Smart Motion Search, thumbnail search, and an adaptive timeline. While ONVIF conformant, it is important to note that fisheye dewarping is not supported on this model. For monitoring, the unit offers 4K local display output and supports up to 10 simultaneous web connections.

Installation Notes

This 1.5U rack-mountable NVR (17.32" × 15.66" × 2.79") operates on 110–240V AC with a 300W total power budget, supporting roughly 9.37W per PoE channel. It is certified (CE, FCC, RoHS) for environments between 41°F and 104°F with 20–90% humidity. Control is handled via the included USB mouse and GUI, while an IR remote is available separately.