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AXIS VIdeo SeRVeR RAck SolUtIon

AXIS 291 1U Video Server Rack is a high-density solution for 

the  seamless  and  professional  installation  of  various  types 

of video encoder in the same rack, and can migrate 4 to 12 

analog cameras to network video via a single Ethernet port. 

The 19” AXIS 291 1U Video Server Rack can use any combi-

nation  of  up  to  3  interchangeable  and  hot-swappable  Axis 

blade video servers. 

The combination of video server rack and blade video servers 

is designed to migrate analog systems to high-performance, 

IP-based, digital solutions.  

PoweRFUl VIdeo  

And eVent mAnAgement 

With  Axis  network  encoders,  video  can  be  accessed  at  any 

time,  from  any  computer  anywhere.  The  Axis  video  server 

rack  solution  allows  for  powerful  event  management  

with  multi-window  motion  detection,  and  inputs/outputs 

for connecting e.g. external relays and sensors for activating 

lights, locking/unlocking doors, etc. Pre- and post-image alarm 

buffering secures images just before and after an alarm. 

eASy InStAllAtIon

The Axis video server rack solution integrates easily 

and seamlessly, not only with modern IT networks, 

but also with existing analog surveillance systems. 

The  use  of  standard  software  and  hardware 

ensures a dependable and robust system that 

is simple to install and operate.

SERVICEAbIlITy

The  Axis  video  server  rack  solution  offers  improved  service-

ability and trouble-free unit replacement or expansion - simply 

add more blades. The rack provides serial communication and 

I/O connectors at the rear of each slot, and a single network 

connection  together  with  integrated  power  for  simple 

installation. There is no need to power down when installing 

or changing blades. AXIS 291 1U combines high reliability and 

functionality with quick, flexible and professional installation.

AXIS 291 1U is designed for applications that need to be able 

to  expand,  not  only  by  adding  more  channels,  but  also  by 

using different types of cameras. It is ideal for airports, hotels 

and train stations or other premises where analog cameras are 

already installed.

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motIon JPeg 

The  Axis  video  server  rack  solution  offers  simultaneous  

MPEG-4  and Motion JPEG. Video streams can be optimized 

for image quality and bandwidth efficiency by configuration of 

frame rate, resolution, compression level and format – offering 

up to 30 frames per second in 4CIF resolution.

OPEN PROGRAMMING INTERFACE FOR 
CUSTOMIZED APPlICATIONS 

The  Axis  video  server  rack  solution  includes  the  industry-

standard Axis Application Programming Interface, AXIS VAPIX™ 

API, which facilitates the development of customized software 

solutions.  It  also  ensures  compatability  with  the  market’s 

widest  range  of  third-party  applications,  available  via  Axis 

Application Development Partners.

AXIS 291 1U and AXIS 243Q Blade

Number of channels

4-12

Video compression

MPEG-4 part 2,  Motion JPEG (simultaneous)

Max resolution

4CIF

Frames per second per channel (fps)

(NTSC/PAL)

30/25 

fps (4CIF) using all 4 channels

Video motion detection

yes

HTTPS protocols

SSl and TlS

Power supply

built-in, universal

PTZ support

RS-485

Upgradeable

Up to 12 channels

The Axis video server rack solution is ideal when migrating an 

analog system to an IP-based video surveillance solution. 

The table below shows the unique features of the combination of  

AXIS 243Q and AXIS 291 1U in detail.

Summary of Contents for 291 1U

Page 1: ...bandwidth The event management capabilities ensure efficient use of the cameras in the network video system This includes multi window video motion detection and alarm buffering The video server enables pan tilt zoom control over the network of all leading brands of analog video cameras on the market Full frame rate High density solution High quality de interlaced video Simultaneous MPEG 4 and Mot...

Page 2: ...ther with integrated power for simple installation There is no need to power down when installing or changing blades AXIS 291 1U combines high reliability and functionality with quick flexible and professional installation AXIS 291 1U is designed for applications that need to be able to expand not only by adding more channels but also by using different types of cameras It is ideal for airports ho...

Page 3: ...vements allows the use of a far greater number of IP addresses than currently available in IPv4 The support for 802 1X network access control is used to authenticate hosts wishing to access devices or resources on a protected network DIMENSIONS AXIS Blade Video Servers A wide range of blade video servers is available Further information can be found in the datasheet for each video server Product S...

Page 4: ...ve view for up to 20 clients Video recording to file ASF Sequence tour for up to 20 PTZ presets Customizable HTML pages Minimum Web browsing requirements Pentium III CPU 500 MHz or higher or equivalent AMD 128 MB RAM AGP graphics card 32 MB RAM Direct Draw Windows XP 2000 DirectX 9 0 or later Internet Explorer 6 x or later For other operating systems and browsers see www axis com techsup System in...

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