barox shows extensive ethernet switch VMS integration capabilities at the Security Event 2023

barox Kommunikation AG, the manufacturer of professional standard switches, PoE media converters and IP extenders, specifically designed for video applications, will be exhibiting at The Security Event, 25-27 April 2023, NEC, Birmingham, stand # 4/F97.

To promote ease and depth of integration with third-party VMS control, at the show, barox will be displaying a selection of their latest Ethernet ‘Switches made for Video’ range and their licence-free, Smart-barox plug-in.

PoE Ethernet switches

Alongside their range of industrial PoE Ethernet switches, the Smart-barox licence-free plug-in will be on display, demonstrating how installers and system operators can manage their IP security surveillance networks and devices more effectively, via direct and simple integration with popular third-party VMS platforms, such as those from Genetec, Milestone, Advancis, MOBOTIX and Siemens Siveillance Video.

With its live graphical overview of network topology, the Smart-barox plug-in provides invaluable network information and with DMS functionality, such as barox Active Camera Monitoring and Active PoE Power-up Management, devices are continually pinged to check their status and automatically rebooted if non-responsive. This advanced functionality can dramatically reduce engineering costs, by reducing the need for remedial site visits.

barox Ethernet switches

Smart-barox plug-in provides invaluable network information and with DMS functionality

The Smart-barox plug-in automates many of the processes undertaken manually, and with power consumption tracking, simple to use graphical interface and powerful diagnostic tools, barox Ethernet switches can act as "health centres" for other devices on the network, such as cameras and access control panels.

This makes the Smart-barox plug-in perfect for all high-security or traffic monitoring applications, where system availability and up-time is mission critical, such as within Critical National Infrastructure, prisons, finance, traffic monitoring, tunnels and transportation.

Throughout the show, barox will be demonstrating how their comprehensive range of managed and unmanaged industrial media converters cater for the demands of video and PoE-heavy applications, and feature extensive cyber security functionality that protects both the switch and network traffic. 

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barox Ethernet switches can act as "health centres" for other devices

“We are delighted to be showing our latest Smart-barox plug-in integration tools that provide real value and cost-saving benefits for integrators and end users,” says Rudolf Rohr, barox Co-founder & Managing partner. “By alleviating the need for site visits, this proactive ‘game-changing’ monitoring tool provides real value and cost-saving benefits for integrators and end users."

He adds, "And in the case of hazardous environmental sites, such as traffic, nuclear and Petrochem, where Health & Safety and ‘danger to life’ are key considerations, fewer visits to the site can mean reduced health and safety risks for personnel."

“We are looking forward to meeting visitors to the show who would like to find out more about our comprehensive range of ‘Switches made for Video’ and how our advanced integration capability sets barox apart from other switch providers, with the power to support the latest PoE heavy devices.”