Video Cameras

The features of low-cost video cameras are remarkable. We recommend every server room use a video camera. The addition of a video image to server room monitoring gives an added dimension. If an alarm is sent, a quick look at a Web Browser tells you if the lights are on and who is in the room, something you would only have found about by driving over to the room.

We recommend and support the D-Link DCS-3410.  The D-Link® DCS-3410 Fixed Network Camera is a versatile monitoring solution for installations that require the ability to record in low-light situations. The low lux enables you to record anytime, day or night, with minimal lighting. Along with the additional options available including features such as simultaneous MPEG-4 & MJPEG streaming, a BNC connector, digital I/O ports, PoE support, and support for optional low light accessories, the DCS-3410 provides the versatility needed for professional surveillance applications. The camera produces superb pictures, and is supported by the ITWatchDogs climate monitor and Console software.

The D-Link camera also offers motion detection with e-mail alerts, making it very useful; if something moves, you’ll soon know what or who it was.

Once installed, you can get an e-mail if the camera detects motion in the server room. The D-Link cameras available on our site can detect motion as well.  Excellent still and motion pictures plus motion detections with e-mail alarms.  The threshold of detection can easily be adjusted.

The cost of one trip to visit a remote server room is well worth the price of these cameras.  Price of D-Link 3410 is $350 on www.itwatchdogs.com

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