The SM5200 is a network appliance that serves as the system management component of the Pelco Endura system. The SM5200 manages the discovery and registration of all Endura components and cameras on the network. When registering Pelco cameras and encoders, the SM5200 acts as a secure key server. Acting as a secure public/private key exchange allows Pelco video encoders and cameras to securely sign compressed video. This can be used to authenticate video from the source as needed for law enforcement agencies or other evidentiary requirements. The SM5200 monitors the health and functionality of all components on the network. Device diagnostics are logged in the SM5200’s database. In addition, the SM5200 logs user activities such as logon, logoff, alarm response, and initiation of video export. As a management server, the SM5200 hosts user rights and permissions. Credentials are authenticated with the SM5200’s database before allowing a user to log onto any Endura client. Endura clients work in conjunction with user configurations stored in the SM5200 to expose functions and language preferences configured for each role and user account. This improves operator efficiency and minimizes training requirements. The SM5200 can also interact with an LDAP server supported by Microsoft Active Directory for user authentication.
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