The majority of HP servers are designed and built to handle normal business data. Video data generates huge file sizes and the speed in which this data needs to be processed and then written to internal hard drives creates the demand for high performance components and specific engineering expertise. BCDVideo is the largest HP global OEM partner for video surveillance security. A US-based company, BCDVideo has engineered, hand built, and fully tested HP products specifically to handle the workload of constant streaming and recording video, in the 24/7/365 commercial environment. BCDVideo solutions are proven at industrial, government, commercial and retail facilities worldwide. BCDVideo, a certified Technology Partner for Axis Communications, is the builder the VSS line of servers. Your appliance is 100% HP branded and supported. It already includes 48 camera licenses for AXIS cameras. Now you can purchase the same enterprise grade hardware and software that are used in IT data centers and the professional security industry at a fraction of the cost.

Axis Communications is the world’s leading expert in network video. Axis Camera Station is a complete monitoring and recording system. This reliable solution is installed at 45,000 sites worldwide. To eliminate compatibility problems and secure system uptime, AXIS Camera Station is designed to perfectly match Axis’ wide range of network products and product features. Designed for Axis network video products, this software offers easy installation and setup with automatic camera discovery and powerful event configuration wizard, as well as efficient management of cameras in the system. Only AXIS cameras may be used with this software and appliance. As the industry leader Axis provides an extensive portfolio of commercial grade cameras designed to meet almost any application or need.

The embedded software includes: Scheduled and Event driven recording, Control of PTZ and dome cameras, Site Maps & Remote Viewing and Control. AXIS Camera Station also supports camera based alarm triggers such as motion detection and cross line detection. Support for fail-over recording and tampering alarm in cameras with a SD/SDHC/ SDXC card further secure system operation to secure system operation. Support for progressive scan, megapixel and HDTV resolution further improves identification and ensures a level of image quality that surpasses that from a DVR solution. Each connected camera requires a software license. VSS includes and has embedded 48 licenses onto your appliance. No additional software is required. Simply choose your Axis cameras, add a simple network switch and monitor to complete your custom solution.