Requirements And Recommendations - Axis CAMERA STATION User Manual

Requirements and Recommendations

Install AXIS Camera Station on a stand-alone computer dedicated mainly for running this application
Hardware:
• Intel Pentium 4 with 2 GHz processor
• CD-drive
• 512 MB RAM
• Hard disk: 1 GB available space for installation
• NTFS file system
• XGA (1024 x 768) or higher resolution monitor
• Separate graphics card, Direct Draw with 32 MB or more memory
• 100 MB Ethernet with a static IP address
System:
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2, 2000 (SP4) 2003 Server (SP1), Internet Explorer Version 6.0
or later, DirectX 9.0c or later
• TCP/IP support
• Internet Information Server (IIS) - for Web client
• Microsoft .NET 1.1 runtime environment (included in installation package)
Minimum recommended requirements for a full 25 camera system:
• Dual XEON 3 Ghz, 1024 MB RAM, Multiple SCSI disks
• 1000 Mbit Ethernet backbone
Recommendations
For optimal software performance, use these PC setup conditions:
• When more than 16 cameras are enabled, use dual processors and/or hard disk controllers for optimal
performance.
• Install one hard disk for each 6-8 cameras enabled for optimal performance.
• SCSI disks perform better than IDE disks, since no PC processor power is used to control the disks and
the access time is shorter than IDE. Hard disks should be minimum 7,200 RPMs.
• Better performance and less bandwidth usage can be obtained using cameras with built-in motion
detection or external alarm detectors like PIRs.
• For optimal network performance, 100 Mbit switches should be used. Hubs can be used for installation
using less than 6-8 cameras. There are no known limitations on networks when switches are used. If
this software is installed in an existing network with high traffic, consider using a dedicated switch
and add a second network adapter to the PC.
• As preventative maintenance, it is recommended that you regularly check that cameras, recordings,
triggered events, motion detection, etc. are functioning properly.
• It is recommended to install a UPS to secure camera operation in case of power failure.
Important!
It is recommended that you defragment your hard drives on a regular basis to improve system performance. See your
Windows documentation for instructions
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