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W
elcome to the
Endura
™
Network Design Guide. This document is specifi
cally designed as a guide and reference source for designing
Endura
networks.
This guide is designed to help you with the following:
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Understand the primary building
blocks of the
Endura
network and the role each one plays
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Understand the networking technologies applicable for
Endura
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Determine which approach to use for networking and which technologies are best for your security network business requirements
Information in this guide is organized as follows:
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Network Architecture
on page
7
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Endura Network Design Considerations
on page
8
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Understanding the Endura Network Structure
on page 9
•Appendix A: Endura Network Configuration Example on page 27
•Appendix B: WAN Configuration Example on page 31
•Appendix C: Endura Network Requirements Worksheet on page 37
AUDIENCE
This guide is written for network administrators and engineers who have in-depth networking knowledge and experience.
HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
If you are new to Endura, the Endura Network Design Guide serves as a high-level tutorial and network design source. If you are experienced
with Endura, this guide serves as a reference source.
• If you are new to Endura, you should read this guide from start to finish to get a good understanding of the Endura system network
requirements.
•If you are experienced with Endura, you should always consult this document as a reference source as new information might be available
periodically.
• As you read this guide, ensure that you complete the Endura Network Requirements Worksheet. Use this worksheet to validate that your
network meets the minimum requirements to support an Endura system. For information on the Endura Network Requirements Worksheet,
refer to Appendix C: Endura Network Requirements Worksheet on page 37.
ENDURA OVERVIEW
Endura is a high-quality, high-performance network-based video security system, which is based on a powerful distributed system architecture
and hardware/software platform for the total utilization of today’s Ethernet networks. This noncentralized system allows customers to make use
of a facility’s network and network infrastructure, representing a significant savings in cabling, hardware, and manpower resources.
No longer limited by traditional, centralized approaches, Endura offers an unconstrained platform for designing and implementing video security
systems. There is virtually no end to how a system and its components can interact and share video, audio, and control information.
The Endura hardware platform offers all the components necessary for designing, installing, and utilizing complete networked digital video
systems. With encoders, decoders, network video recorders, PC workstations, video console displays, storage expansion boxes, and advanced
management technologies, customers now have all the tools necessary for building a high-performance video security system—all delivered
over an Ethernet network with total access flexibility.