The DataCom Video Surveillance Solution provides the smallest footprint in the surveillance industry. DataCom can support 1024 cameras in a single 42U rack. Competing solutions need a minimum of one room, 15’x20’ to achieve the same camera density not including additional space for retention. A full DataCom Solution, with storage and matrix as shown here, typically fits in two racks, providing a 400% space reduction over a typical VCR or DVR installation.
In the end the Datacom solution was clearly our best choice. It is an IBM server based solution and comes with IBMs outstanding customer support, It will easily grow with our needs and is extremely user friendly. It was also very budget friendly.