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 Technical Specifications  AXIS 2400+/2401+ Admin Manual
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Appendix E - Technical Specifications
System Requirements - The AXIS 2400+/2401+ uses the standard Internet TCP/IP suite of 
protocols and can be used with most operating systems: Windows, Linux, UNIX, Mac. etc. 
The only software required is Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.x/5.x or Netscape 4.x. 
Installation - Physical network connection using RJ-45 twisted pair cable. Installs directly 
to NTSC or PAL video cameras using BNC connectors. Use as a standalone system or as an 
add-on to existing CCTV systems. 
Management - Remote configuration and status using Web-based tools. 
Compression - Motion-JPEG, as well as single snapshot JPEG images. User-controlled 
compression level.
Video Features - Time stamp and text overlay. Color control (B/W or color). 
Video Inputs (AXIS 2400+) - supports up to four BNC composite video inputs with 75 Ohm/Hi 
Z termination and includes autosensing for NTSC and PAL.
Video Inputs (AXIS 2401+) - Supplied as an NTSC or PAL-specific unit, allowing a single BNC 
composite video connection with 75 Ohm/Hi Z termination. 
Video Output (AXIS 2401+) - A single video output (VIDEO OUT) terminated with a coax/BNC 
connector that allows direct connection of an external monitor.
Networking - 10baseT Ethernet or 100baseTX Fast Ethernet, TCP/IP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, 
NTP, ARP, BOOTP.
General I/O - 4 optical-isolated alarm inputs and 1 output relay (max 24V, 0.1 A) supplied 
on a single terminal block connector. Programmable inputs for remote image storage via 
File Transfer Protocol (FTP) or E-mail (SMTP), pre/post alarm image storage. 
Pre/Post Alarm Buffer - Up to 16 MB memory available for pre/post alarm image storage. 
Serial Connectors 
• COM-1 - RS-232, max 115 Kbps. Multiplexed with RS-485 port on the terminal block.
• COM-2 - RS-232, max 115 Kbps, half-duplex. A modem is connected here.
Pan/Tilt/Zoom - PTZ support for remote camera control. Please see www.axis.com for 
information about supported devices.
Security - Multi-user password protection.










