Axis 2400 Video Server -

The Axis 2400 was marketed as a "Plug and Watch" solution. Its major advantages included:

The Axis 2400 is configured entirely through a web-based interface, which was a significant user-experience improvement over proprietary, hardware-heavy systems of its time. Axis 2400 Video Server

Ease of use was a central design philosophy. The server was managed through a built-in web server, allowing remote configuration and monitoring via any standard web browser like Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. The setup process was streamlined: users would attach cameras, connect the server to a network, assign an IP address (using the AXIS IP Installer or ARP/PING), and then instantly view live video by simply entering the address into a web browser. Multi-level password protection ensured that the system could be as open or as secure as needed. The Axis 2400 was marketed as a "Plug and Watch" solution

Users could configure and monitor the device from anywhere in the world via the Administration Manual interface. The server was managed through a built-in web

The server supports multiple resolution options (up to 704x576 pixels for PAL and 704x480 for NTSC) and dynamic frame rates that scale based on network bandwidth and available storage.

4 digital inputs and 4 digital outputs for external alarms and relays. Performance and Resolution Compression Format: Motion JPEG (M-JPEG). Resolution Support: Up to 704x576 (PAL) or 704x480 (NTSC).

By using the alarm inputs, it allowed for motion-activated recording, optimizing storage by only capturing action rather than 24/7 video.