Genetec Supported Cameras and Hardware

The Security Center is a unified security platform that seamlessly blends Genetec’s IP video surveillance, access control, and license plate recognition systems within a single innovative solution. True unification means that every aspect of your security operations is consolidated under a single platform, from real-time monitoring to alarm management, reporting, and playback of events.

Benefits of Using Genetec Security Center

• Unify Your Operations: Offers customers a truly unified approach to managing their security and public safety operations.
• Simplify Your Workflows: The basic operating principle behind the Security Desk is to simplify the operator’s job.
• Empower Your Operators: Operators can intuitively generate reports, monitor remote and local cameras, and track cardholders and assets with the single click of a mouse button on a workstation, from a touch screen, or even a mobile device.

Considerations for Camera Selection

When deploying a large-scale security system, selecting the right cameras is crucial. Consider the following factors:

• Technical Requirements: Different areas may require different camera specifications. For example, corridors may need cameras with more zoom and resolution, while staircases may not require the same.
• Cost: Lower cost options can be attractive, but it's important to ensure they meet your technical requirements and are supported by Genetec.
• Cybersecurity: Consider the cybersecurity aspect of things as well when hooking onto cheap products.

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Supported Camera Brands

Several brands offer cameras that are compatible with Genetec. Here are a few to consider:

• Hanwha: Lower cost Hanwha and Axis cameras have performed well in our testing and generally offer full support with Genetec. Genetec has a very good integration with these cameras incorporating both the H.265 and the ability to set the WiseStream smart codecs right from the Genetec interface. The Hanwha XNV-6011 is a less expensive option that is small, discrete, 2MP, vandal resistant, and suitable for indoor/outdoor use. You can also adjust the WDR, hallway view mode, update firmware and many other camera settings right from the Genetec interface making the management much easier.
• Axis: Standardized on Axis. Their portfolio is also robust now to cover pretty much all of our needs: high-end all the way down to (recently) low cost cameras which I'd peg at $300 or less.
• Dahua: Many integrators stand by Dahua and other low cost options as being good cameras for fair prices, regardless of VMS.

Note: Hikvision cameras are not supported by Genetec, so you can scratch those off the list if you were considering them.

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Managing Large Camera Systems

Dealing with multi brands can be painstaking as you divert your attention across multiple vendors for any fixes/ feature. Consider managing passwords and firmware management across cameras when dealing with large sites. Look for something that is durable for years [from EOL and support perspective].

There are a lot of little things that should eliminate a camera from your list of potentials when you start talking about 1000 camera systems. Once you pick some cameras that fit the budget don't forget to trail them in real life circumstances.

Additional factors to consider:

• Can they do the above without excessive throughput?
• Various features which are helpful - Multicast from camera (if you are using that). 2-3 streams to allow for stream switching or remote viewing. Granular motion detection on camera (Green bars of motion activity in recording timeline). Physical fit/finish, ease of installation etc.

Mounting, cabling, and licensing could easily swamp the price delta in the cameras. You also need to consider that every new camera type might require additional spares if you do like for like replacement on failure.

Genetec Integrations and Solutions

Genetec offers various integrations and solutions to enhance your security system:

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• Forensic Search Plug-in for Genetec Security Center
• Bosch Video Analytics at the edge
• Unified security and communications
• Seamless intrusion and video control integration
• Coordinating field staff via radio interconnection
• Perimeter protection with Restricted Security Area (RSA) surveillance
• Solutions for Intelligent Transportation Systems
• Solutions for Airports
• Occupancy Management Package
• Stratocast - cloud based video monitoring
• End-to-end data security solution
• Camera firmware update service

Improved Situational Awareness

Improved situational awareness based on advanced Video Analytics integrated with Genetec Security Center. Highly-reliable intrusion detection, ensured by seamless integration of intrusion devices and video systems, through Security Center’s intrusion protocol.

Unified Security and Communications

Unified security and communications - Public address, voice evacuation and radio dispatch systems with professional sound quality. Thanks to the integration of PRAESENSA, PAVIRO, TELEX Radio Dispatch and IP loudspeakers with Security Center.

End-to-End Data Security

End-to-end data security solution - designed to protect your video data (stored or in transit) against cybercrime.

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