“The customer was experiencing reliability and performance issues with its previous rail CCTV computer. Captec was selected to supply a more reliable platform that was configured, integrated and tested, mitigating all previous performance issues.”
Key Account Manager, Captec
THE CUSTOMER
A global leader in the provision of visually intelligent solutions for the global surveillance, security and safety industries. The customer specialises in zero-latency streaming, as well as analysis of secure video and related intelligence over wireless networks including: cellular, satellite, IP mesh and cloud. Reliable specialist computers form an integral component of the customer’s rail platform CCTV monitoring application.
Flexibility in mounting needed to offer both rack and tower orientation
Powerful processing capabilities were essential to support high quality CCTV footage
Redundancy of both power and storage was necessary compensate for lack of technical maintenance presence onsite
Large storage capacity required to accommodate substantial amounts of data securely
Customer needed the configuration of its own specific add-on cards
Installation, configuration and testing of the customer’s software for assurance of reliable operation
The Solution
Captec designed and manufactured an industrial 4U rackmount server optimised for reliability
Chassis selection with rackmount rail and pedestal kits met orientation requirements
Specification of powerful processors for increased performance
RAID storage and dual redundant PSUs minimise the risk of data and power loss
Two high performance hard disk drives to store significant amounts of data
Integration of customer specific add-on cards as part of a value added service
Gold imaging, testing and installation of software saved customer time, removed pressure and provided assurance of quality
The Outcome
Expert component selection and engineered thermal management ensures platforms are capable of 24/7 operation, enabling continual CCTV monitoring
Configuration of customer specific software and installation of add-on cards enables the customer to benefit from a platform ready to run
Comprehensive mitigation of previous reliability issues
Lead times reduced while still providing the customer with a more reliable and complete platform
Make it Your Own
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