A video server includes one or more analog video inputs, image digitizer, image compressor and Web server with network/phone modem interface.

Video servers digitize analog video sources and distribute digital images over a computer network, turning an analog camera into a network camera.

It is ideal for integration with existing analog CCTV (closed circuit television) system.

Using built-in serial ports, the video server can control equipment such as Pan/Tilt/Zoom cameras.

Inputs can be used to trigger the server to start transmitting images.

Servers equipped with image buffers can send pre-alarm images.

A video server can also be connected to special cameras such as super sensitive black/white cameras, miniature cameras or microscope cameras.