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exacqVision Network Video Recorders

Protection Plus Security Services, Inc. is proud to offer the exacq Technologies exacqVision Network Video Recording systems. exacqVision offers a versatile lineup of IP based recording software and servers. The exacqVision system integrates with a number of access control systems to include PCSC and S2 Security.The product matrix consists of the VMS (video management software), the exacqVision EL entry level hybrid network video recorder, the exacqVision Hybrid NVR servers, and the exacqVision IP Camera servers. VMS SoftwareThe exacqVision video management software (VMS) allows for viewing and recording of the network based IP cameras on the system. This software is designed to run on a Windows or Linux server with the clients running on Windows, Linux, or Mac. Multiple exacqVision servers can be managed and viewed from the VMS platform.This system supports up to 255 network based IP cameras. It supports standard CIF, 2CIF, 4CIF recordings as well as megapixel recordings and it supports MJPEG, MPEG-4, and H.264 compression formats. The software is easy to use and easy to configure. User permissions and privileges can be configured allowing the administrator to restrict individual user rights.The VMS software is licensed by camera at a cost of $150 per camera.exacqVision ELThe exacqVision EL is exacq Technologies entry level hybrid network video recorder. This system allows for up to 16 analog cameras and up to 24 IP cameras to be connected to the server. It is available with storage capacities ranging from 160GB to 2TB and recording speeds of 120 images per second (IPS) or 480 IPS. The system runs on a Linux operating system. It is equipped with a DVD/CR-RW and USB for archiving images. This system is designed to be exacqVision’s entry level network video recorder and is ideal for customers with an existing 16 camera analog recording system (DVR or VCR) that want to transition into the higher quality megapixel cameras.The exacqVision EL cost ranges from $3,890-$6,500 with each IP camera license costing an additional $150 per camera.This unit comes with a 3 year manufacturer warranty.exacqVision Hybrid NVR ServersThe exacqVision Hybrid NVR server comes in three different models; the desktop, the 2U Rackmount, and the 4U Rackmount. This system allows for connection of 4 to 64 analog cameras (model dependant) and up to 64 IP cameras.DesktopThe desktop model allows for either 4 or 16 analog camera inputs and includes 8 IP camera licenses (expandable to 64 IP cameras). It is available with storage capacities ranging from 160GB to 2TB with system recording speeds of 120 IPS or 480 IPS. The Desktop Hybrid NVR server cost ranges from $3,700-$7,505 with each IP camera, beyond the first eight, costing an additional $150 per camera.This unit comes with a 3 year manufacturer warranty.2U RackmountThe 2U Rackmount model allows for either 16 or 32 analog camera inputs and includes 8 IP camera licenses (expandable to 64 IP cameras). It is available with storage capacities ranging from 320GB to 6TB with system recording speeds of 120, 240, 480, or 960 IPS. The 2U Rackmount Hybrid NVR server cost ranges from $5,770 -$15,265 with each IP camera, beyond the first eight, costing an additional $150 per camera.This unit comes with a 3 year manufacturer warranty.4U RackmountThe 4U Rackmount model allows for 16, 32, 48, or 64 analog camera inputs and includes 8 IP camera licenses (expandable to 64 IP cameras). It is available with storage capacities ranging from 1.5TB to 16TB and with system recording speeds of 240, 480, 960, 1440, or 1920 IPS. This unit is also available in a Raid 5 configuration.The 4U Rackmount Hybrid NVR server cost ranges from $10,125-$34,800 with each IP camera, beyond the first eight, costing an additional $150 per camera.This unit comes with a 3 year manufacturer warranty.exacqVision IP ServersThe exacqVision IP server comes in three different models; the desktop, the 2U Rackmount, and the 4U Rackmount. This system allows for connection of up to 64 IP cameras.DesktopThe desktop model is available with storage capacities ranging from 160GB to 2TB. The Desktop IP server cost ranges from $2,190- $4,030 with each IP camera license costing an additional $150 per camera.This unit comes with a 3 year manufacturer warranty.2U RackmountThe 2U Rackmount model is available with storage capacities ranging from 320GB to 6TB. The 2U Rackmount IP server cost ranges from $2,660-$8,340 with each IP camera license costing an additional $150 per camera.This unit comes with a 3 year manufacturer warranty.4U RackmountThe 4U Rackmount model is available with storage capacities ranging from 1.5TB to 16TB. This unit is also available in a Raid 5 configuration.The 4U Rackmount IP server cost ranges from $4,995-$19,995 with each IP camera costing an additional $150 per camera.This unit comes with a 3 year manufacturer warranty.Selecting the model that is right for youThere are several factors that will affect your selection of the correct network recording system; quantity of analog cameras, quantity of IP cameras, future expansion needs, archive time (30, 60, 90, 180 days), image recording rate, image recorded (CIF, 2CIF, 4CIF, D1, megapixel), and anticipated activity level in the field of the cameras to name a few variables. Calculations need to be done to make sure the NVR selected will meet your needs. We at Protection Plus Security Services are experts in video surveillance systems and would welcome the opportunity to specify the video system that is right for you.Please visit our website for product datasheets and links to the manufacturer’s website. www.protectionplussecurity.comThe pricing and model information are based on the latest information available at the time of this blog.

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exacqVision EL
exacqVision Hybrid NVR Servers
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2U Rackmount
4U Rackmount
exacqVision IP Servers
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