Prama PT-NRAS2E16-K8 16CH 4K AI Sense NVR 8 SATA 50K Face pictures

Enterprise security managers and large facility operators looking for Prama PT-NRAS2E16-K8 price India options will find this 16-channel AI Sense network video recorder sits at the top of Prama’s Pro Series lineup, packing dual 4K HDMI outputs, eight SATA bays scaling to 80 TB, and a 50,000-face recognition library into a heavy-duty 2U chassis built for mission-critical deployments. With 160 Mbps incoming bandwidth, dual gigabit Ethernet ports, and 16/9 alarm I/O, this NVR does not just record — it commands an entire security ecosystem. If you need an enterprise-grade 16-channel AI NVR with dual 4K output for your Delhi NCR corporate campus, hospital, or multi-site retail chain where failure is not an option, the PT-NRAS2E16-K8 from Prama India offers datacenter-level surveillance with GST invoice from Thencix Nehru Place.

Most 16-channel NVRs in the Indian market are repackaged consumer boxes with a sticker slapped on. They have one HDMI port that flickers when you plug in a second monitor. They have one SATA bay that forces you to choose between capacity and redundancy. Their face recognition caps at a few hundred entries — useless for a corporate campus with ten thousand employees or a hospital with five thousand daily visitors. The PT-NRAS2E16-K8 is built differently. It is a 2U enterprise chassis with dual independent HDMI outputs, eight SATA interfaces, dual gigabit Ethernet, and a 50,000-face library that scales to real-world Indian enterprise needs.

The dual HDMI outputs are a game-changer for command centers. HDMI 1 outputs true 4K at 60 Hz — the full 3840 × 2160 resolution at fluid frame rates, not the stuttery 30 Hz that cheaper NVRs claim. HDMI 2 outputs 1080p at 60 Hz for a secondary display. Both run simultaneously with independent VGA mirrors, giving you four video outputs from one box. A security supervisor in a Gurgaon corporate tower can view a 4×4 live grid on the 4K monitor while a guard at the gate checks playback on the 1080p screen. No HDMI splitters, no signal degradation, no extra hardware.

The eight SATA interfaces accept surveillance-grade drives up to 10 TB each, for an 80 TB raw pool. At H.265+ compression with typical 4MP 15 fps settings, sixteen cameras consume roughly 250 to 300 GB per day. An 80 TB array therefore provides approximately 260 to 320 days of continuous retention — nearly a full year of footage before overwrite. For banks, hospitals, and government offices where regulatory compliance mandates 90 to 180 days of retention, this capacity is not luxury — it is necessity. The e-SATA port adds external expansion, while iSCSI support connects to network storage arrays for virtually unlimited archival.

The 50,000-face recognition library is the largest in Prama’s lineup. Sixteen face picture libraries store up to 50,000 images total, with 4-channel face picture comparison running in real time. One channel handles human face capture from an entrance camera. Four channels compare incoming faces against the enrolled database simultaneously. When a registered employee walks through the main gate, the system logs entry silently. When a blacklisted individual appears — a terminated worker, a banned vendor, a known shoplifter — the NVR triggers one of nine alarm outputs to buzzers, strobes, or access control relays within one second. For large corporate campuses, hospital visitor management, and jewelry showroom chains across Delhi NCR, this turns security from reactive to predictive.

AI Sense Analytics and Perimeter Protection at Enterprise Scale

The PT-NRAS2E16-K8 runs Prama AI Sense across all 16 channels with two dedicated video analysis streams for human and vehicle recognition. Unlike basic motion detection that floods you with alerts for cats, plastic bags, and shifting shadows, the intelligent learning-based analytics distinguish humans and vehicles from environmental noise. A facility manager at a Noida data center draws a virtual perimeter around the server room and receives alerts only when a person crosses after hours — not when a rat scurries past or a tree branch sways.

The perimeter protection supports 2-channel 4MP video analysis for human and vehicle recognition, plus all-channel intelligent motion detection by device and by camera. This means you can dedicate two high-resolution cameras to critical perimeter zones with full AI analytics, while the remaining fourteen channels run standard motion detection — a practical balance between intelligence and bandwidth. The smart search and playback features save hours during incident investigation: draw a box around the area, select the time range, and the NVR finds all relevant events automatically, skipping idle periods.

The analytics run on the NVR itself, not on cloud servers or expensive camera upgrades. Standard ONVIF-compliant IP cameras feed video into the NVR, and the AI Sense engine processes it locally. This keeps latency under one second, privacy on-premise, and costs predictable — no per-camera AI licensing fees, no cloud subscription renewals. For government offices and PSUs handling sensitive data, local processing is often a compliance requirement, not just a preference.

Dual Network, Dual Power, and Professional Reliability

The dual gigabit Ethernet ports are a feature rarely seen in Indian-market NVRs. Run them in failover mode — if one port or cable fails, the second takes over automatically. Or run them in load-balancing mode — sixteen cameras split across two ports, reducing congestion and improving throughput. For mission-critical sites like bank data centers and hospital command centers where network downtime is measured in lakhs of rupees per hour, this redundancy is essential.

The 16/9 alarm I/O is equally professional. Sixteen alarm inputs connect to door sensors, smoke detectors, panic buttons, and perimeter beams. Nine alarm outputs drive sirens, strobes, access control relays, and 12V DC power for external devices. The RS-232 and RS-485 serial ports integrate with PTZ cameras, access control panels, and building management systems. This is not a standalone recorder — it is the central hub of a unified security and building automation platform.

The 100 to 240 VAC power supply with active PFC handles Indian grid fluctuations without external voltage stabilizers. Power consumption stays under 30 watts without hard drives — remarkable for a 2U chassis with this feature set. The -10°C to +55°C operating range and 10% to 90% humidity tolerance cover air-conditioned data centers in Nehru Place and non-AC security cabins in Rajasthan summers. At 445 × 476 × 95 mm and 8 kg, the chassis is substantial enough for rack mounting without flexing, yet compact enough for standard 19-inch cabinets.

Key Features

• 16-channel IP video input with 160 Mbps incoming and outgoing bandwidth, supporting up to 12 MP resolution per camera with AI-powered analytics across all channels
• Dual 4K HDMI and dual VGA independent outputs — HDMI 1 at 4K/60 Hz, HDMI 2 at 1080p/60 Hz, both with VGA mirrors for four simultaneous displays from one NVR
• AI Sense face recognition with 50,000-face library capacity, 16 face picture libraries, 1-channel face capture, and 4-channel face comparison alarm for large-scale access control
• Eight SATA interfaces plus e-SATA supporting up to 10 TB per drive for 80 TB total storage pool, with H.265+ compression reducing storage consumption by up to 75 percent
• Dual gigabit Ethernet, 16/9 alarm I/O, RS-232/RS-485 serial ports, 100-240 VAC power, and 2U rack-mount chassis for enterprise-grade reliability and integration

Technical Specifications

Package Contents

• Prama PT-NRAS2E16-K8 NVR unit
• 100-240 VAC power cord
• Wired USB mouse
• SATA data cables (8 pcs)
• Rack-mount ears with screws
• Installation guide and quick start manual

NOT INCLUDED: Hard disk drives (SATA up to 10 TB each), HDMI cables, VGA cables, Ethernet cables (Cat 6), IP cameras, PoE switch, monitor, alarm sensors, PTZ cameras. Cross-sell available: surveillance-grade HDDs (4 TB/6 TB/8 TB/10 TB), high-speed HDMI 2.0 cables, Prama AI Sense cameras, gigabit PoE switch, rack-mount PDU, junction boxes.

Who Actually Buys This and Why

1. Corporate Campus and IT Park Security in Gurgaon and Noida
Deploy in the central security operations center with cameras at multiple gates, parking levels, cafeteria entrances, and server room corridors. The 50,000-face library stores all employees, contractors, and approved vendors across a 5,000-person campus. Four-channel face comparison means four entrance gates can screen simultaneously without bottlenecks. The dual gigabit Ethernet ports run in failover mode — if the primary switch fails, the secondary takes over without dropping a single camera. The 16/9 alarm I/O connects to access control relays, fire suppression systems, and panic buttons. The 80 TB storage pool retains 9 to 12 months of footage, exceeding most corporate insurance requirements. The 2U chassis mounts in a standard server rack alongside switches and UPS units. Pair with gigabit PoE switches for clean power-and-data cabling across multiple buildings.

2. Hospital and Healthcare Campus Surveillance in Delhi NCR
Install in the central admin office with cameras covering emergency entrances, pharmacy counters, patient wards, parking areas, and restricted zones like pharmacies and record rooms. The 50,000-face library stores staff, regular patients, and approved visitors for quick identification. The 2-channel perimeter protection analytics monitor the emergency entrance and pharmacy counter — high-traffic areas where unauthorized access poses real risk. The dual 4K HDMI outputs drive a main command center display and a secondary nursing station monitor. The 16 alarm inputs connect to door sensors and emergency call buttons. The 12V DC power output drives external relays and access control devices. For hospitals handling Aadhaar-linked patient data, the TLS encryption on video streams adds a compliance layer for data protection regulations.

3. Multi-Branch Bank and Financial Institution Networks Across India
Standardize one PT-NRAS2E16-K8 per regional branch across Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Chennai. The 16-channel capacity covers main entrances, cash counters, ATM vestibules, strong rooms, and manager cabins. The 50,000-face library screens against known fraudsters and banned individuals across the entire network — blacklist a person at the Delhi head office and all branches get the update. The dual Ethernet ports provide redundancy for branches where network downtime interrupts operations. The 80 TB storage retains 6 to 9 months of footage for RBI compliance and fraud investigation. The RS-485 port controls PTZ cameras for zooming in on suspicious transactions. iSCSI support archives footage to the bank’s central storage array for disaster recovery. The 2U rack-mount design fits standard bank server rooms.

4. Large Retail Chain and Mall Security in Delhi NCR
Position one NVR per mall wing or large flagship store across Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar, Rajouri Garden, and Noida. The 16-channel capacity covers main entrances, escalators, food courts, parking levels, and back-office areas. The four-channel face comparison screens shoppers against a chain-wide blacklist of known shoplifters and fraudsters in real time. The dual HDMI outputs drive a security desk monitor and a manager’s office display simultaneously. The 80 TB pool retains high-resolution footage for 8 to 10 months — critical when insurance claims or police investigations surface months after an incident. The 128 remote user slots let regional security heads monitor all locations from a single dashboard. Explore more network cameras for complete mall coverage.

Why Buy from Thencix

• Genuine Prama India stock with valid serial number and regional warranty
• GST invoice for every order — claim input tax credit on enterprise security infrastructure
• Cash on Delivery across Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, Faridabad
• Express same-day dispatch for Delhi NCR; pan-India shipping to Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad
• Pre-sales enterprise design — we calculate bandwidth, storage, and face library sizing for your facility
• Post-sales dual HDMI setup, alarm I/O integration, face enrollment, and multi-site network configuration

Need a bulk quote for 10+ enterprise NVRs across a corporate campus, hospital group, or retail chain? WhatsApp us on +91 9891150949 for project pricing, GST documentation, and tender compliance support. Visit our Nehru Place store for live demo of dual 4K output and 50,000-face library management.

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