RC-E User Manual
Introductions
Introductions
Product Overview, RC-E
The RC-E recorder, part of Ocularis ES, is a fully distributed solution, designed for large multi-site and multiple server
installations requiring 24/7 surveillance, with support for devices from different vendors. The solution offers centralized
management of all devices, servers, and users, and empowers an extremely flexible rule system driven by schedules
and events.
While Ocularis contains multiple components, RC-E also contains its own components.
RC-E consists of the following main elements:
The
management server
- the center of your installation (RC-E Server)
One or more
recording servers
(RC-E Recorder)
One or more
Management Clients
(RC-Manager),which are unlicensed and can be downloaded and installed for
free (as many times as needed).
A
Download Manager
Finally, RC-E handles an unlimited number of cameras, servers, and users—across multiple sites if required.
About Updates
OnSSI regularly release service updates for our products, offering improved functionality and support for new devices.
If you are an RC-E system administrator, it is recommended that you check the OnSSI website for updates at regular
intervals in order to make sure you are using the most recent version of RC-E.
The RC-E Server (Management Server)
What?
Stores the surveillance system's configuration in a relational database, either on the management server
computer itself or on a separate SQL Server on the network. Also handles user authentication, user rights, etc. To
enhance system performance, several management servers can be run under OnSSI Federated Architecture (see
"OnSSI Federated Architecture Overview" on page 173).
Where?
Runs as a service, and is typically installed on a dedicated server.
What is provided with the management server?
When installing the management server if you select Typical
Management Server Installation (see "Typical" on page 16), you will also install:
The
log server
o
What?
Provides the necessary functionality for logging information from your RC-E installation.
o
Where?
Usually installed on the same server as the management server and runs as a service.
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