Allied Telesis IP Security and Surveillance Solutions Guide

About this manual

This document outlines the evolution from analog CCTV to advanced digital IP camera systems, emphasizing the critical role of high-speed IP networking infrastructure. It describes how Allied Telesis provides a diverse family of products including media converters, Ethernet switches, routers, and gateways designed specifically for IP video-enabled applications.

What's inside

• Video Surveillance Technology Advancements
• Allied Telesis Provides the IP Connection
• IP Multicast (IGMP)
• Real-Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP)
• IP Quality of Service
• Low Latency
• Layer 2 or Layer 3 Approach for IP Video

Frequently asked questions

What network speed is required for an IP video surveillance system?

A high-speed IP/Ethernet network is required to support the IP video network and enable remote camera control.

What type of video transmission does RTSP support between cameras and servers?

RTSP is used as the streaming mechanism to deliver Unicast along with Multicast video traffic.

How quickly does the EPSR technology provide failover protection for streaming video?

The EPSR technology provides sub-50 millisecond failover switch protection for streaming video.