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Axis video server - Product description
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Product description
This manual covers the following Axis video servers:
• AXIS 241S: 1-port video server (and blade version)
• AXIS 241Q: 4-port video server (and blade version)
• AXIS 241SA: 1-port video server including 2-way audio
• AXIS 241QA: 4-port video server including 2-way audio
• AXIS 242S IV: 1-port video server with support for Intelligent Video (IV) modules
Overview - all models
The Axis video server is fully featured for security surveillance and remote monitoring
needs. It is based on the AXIS ARTPEC-2 compression chip, and can digitize up to 4
analog video sources and make these available on the network as real-time, full frame rate
Motion JPEG and/or MPEG-4 video streams.
The Axis video server is equipped with RS-232 and RS-485 ports for connecting third
party PTZ systems. The 4 alarm inputs and 4 alarm outputs can be used to connect various
third party devices, e.g. door sensors and alarm bells.
Up to 20 viewers can access the Axis video server simultaneously when using Motion
JPEG and MPEG-4 unicast. The number of simultaneous viewers can be increased by using
multicast MPEG-4. When using AXIS Media Control (AMC) to view MPEG-4 video
streams, each MPEG-4 viewer requires a separate MPEG-4 decoder license. One licence is
included, and further licenses can be purchased separately from your Axis dealer. If using
other clients to view the MPEG-4 video stream, no further MPEG-4 decoder licenses are
required.
Video can be viewed in 5 resolutions (up to 4CIF), and image compression is configurable.
The Axis video server contains support for video motion detection, which allows the unit
to trigger on activity in the video image, and advanced scheduling tools which can also be
used to trigger an event. As the Axis video server is designed for use in security systems, it
is equipped with several security features, such as IP address filtering, several user levels
with passwords and HTTPS.
The Axis video server has a built-in web server, providing full access to all features
through the use of a standard web browser. The built-in scripting tool allows basic
applications to be created, providing basic surveillance solutions. For advanced
functionality, the Video Server can be integrated via the use of the AXIS VAPIX API (see
www.axis.com/developer for further information).
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