Axis Introduces New Equipment Rack Solution for Large Video Systems.Business Editors/Technology Writers CHELMSFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 11, 2003 Axis Communications Axis Communications AB (XSSE:AXIS) is a manufacturer of IT equipment, mostly known for its print servers and network cameras. According to its latest annual report, it has sold over 500.000 network cameras, thus claiming to be the world leader in that market. , the global leader in the network video market, introduced today the AXIS Rack Solution, a 19-inch rack-mountable chassis that can hold up to 12 video server blades One blade in a blade server. See blade server. (48 channels) in a single equipment rack. The Rack Solution provides a higher density of analog video The original video recording method that stores continuous waves of red, green and blue intensities. In analog video, the number of rows is fixed. There are no real columns, and the maximum detail is determined by the frequency response of the analog system. ports, saving rack space in server rooms and easily integrating analog cameras (1) An analog video camera such as a VHS camcorder. See analog video and VHS. (2) A film-based still or movie camera. See film camera. into IP-based surveillance systems. The rack is best used in large systems such as those typically found in airports, campus environments, hospitals or prisons. The 3U (4.5 inches high) rack includes a built-in, replaceable power supply that feeds power to all of the video server blades. It can hold up to 12 interchangeable in·ter·change·a·ble adj. That can be interchanged: interchangeable items of clothing; interchangeable automotive parts. in , hot-swappable video server blades, enabling the user to install or service the blades without disconnecting power to the entire system. "With its high density of analog video ports, the AXIS Rack Solution enables our customers to save expensive equipment rack space and bridges the gap between existing analog camera systems and network video solutions," said Fredrik Nilsson, general manager of Axis Communications. "The AXIS Rack Solution's standard mounting and hot swappable See hot swap. blades make it easier to deploy network video solutions in installations with hundreds of cameras." The AXIS 2400+ Blade, a four-channel video server card, and the AXIS 2401+ Blade, a single channel video server card, will be sold separately so that customers can select the combination of blades that best meets their needs. The blades have the same functionality as the AXIS 2400+ and AXIS 2401+ video servers, however they are specially designed and proportioned to fit into the rack. Axis plans to make additional blade models available in 2004. The AXIS Video Server Rack and new blades are currently available through Axis' distribution channels. The manufacturer's suggested retail prices are as follows: AXIS Video Server Rack, $1,499; AXIS 2400+ Blade, $1,199; AXIS 2401+ Blade: $799. About Axis Axis increases the value of network solutions. The company is an innovative market leader in network video and print servers. Axis' products and solutions are focused on applications such as security, surveillance, remote monitoring (protocol) remote monitoring - (RMON) A network management protocol that allows network information to be gathered at a single computer. Whereas SNMP gathers network data from a single type of Management Information Base (MIB), RMON 1 defines nine additional MIBs that provide a and document management. The products are based on in-house developed chip technology, which is also sold to third parties. Axis was founded in 1984 and is listed on the Stockholmsborsen (XSSE:AXIS). Axis operates globally with offices in 14 countries and in cooperation with distributors, system integrators and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and partners in 70 countries. Markets outside Sweden account for more than 95% of sales. Information about Axis can be found at www.axis.com. |
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