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Video Servers For Analog to Digital Image Conversion A Video Server is a device that allows you to convert analog video streams to digital video streams. A Video Server works by connecting analog cameras to an IP network, such as your office LAN (Local Area Network) or the Internet which turns analog cameras into IP cameras. With the use of a Video Server, all elements of an existing surveillance system can be upgraded and networked into an IP based system without the need to replace the entire system. This makes Video Servers an attractive option for cost conscience consumers. 1 Channel Video Servers Single channel video servers for IP enabling analog CCTV cameras 2 Channel Video Servers Dual channel video servers for IP enabling analog CCTV cameras 4 Channel Video Servers 8 Channel Video Servers 16 Channel Video Servers

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What is a Video Server?

A Video Server is a device that allows the conversion of any analog camera into a fully functional IP camera. It has the ability to stream digitized video over an office network in the same way that current IP cameras do. Video servers can also be connected via modem for access over a phone or ISDN connection.

Video Servers and IP Video Servers

In the surveillance context, a video server allows the conversion of any analog camera into a fully functional IP camera. Video Servers can stream digitized video over an office network in the same way that current IP cameras do. Video servers can also be connected via a modem for access over a phone or ISDN connection. With the use of say an axis video server attached to an analog camera, all elements of an existing surveillance system can be upgraded and networked into a new Internet protocol surveillance system.

Video Servers used in surveillance

In the video security industry a video server is a device to which one or more video sources can be attached. Video servers are used to give existing analog systems network connectivity. Connecting an analog camera to a video server also allows you to take advantage of technologies that may not be available in network cameras. Viewing is done using a web browser or in some cases supplied video server software. These products also allow the upload of images to the internet or direct viewing from the internet. In order to upload to the internet an account with an ISP (internet service provider) may be required. Contact your service provider regarding FTP (file transfer protocol) and static IP requirements. There are also video servers that do not require static IP.

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