Axis P7224 4-Channel Video Encoder Blade 10-Pack

Axis P7224 4-Channel Video Encoder Blade 10-Pack

The Axis P7224 Video Encoder Blade (10-pack, SKU 0418-021) delivers enterprise-grade analog-to-digital video conversion for large-scale surveillance deployments. Each compact blade encodes four analog composite video channels into H.264 digital streams, enabling seamless integration of legacy analog camera systems into modern IP-based security infrastructures. With 10 units per package, this solution supports up to 40 analog channels, making it ideal for system integrators, enterprises, and service providers requiring high-density encoding capacity.

Key Features

• 4-Channel Encoding per Blade: Each unit supports four independent analog composite video inputs with a single IP address, simplifying network management and reducing infrastructure overhead.
• H.264 Compression: Delivers superior video quality at reduced bandwidth and storage requirements compared to motion JPEG, optimizing network performance and edge storage utilization.
• Flexible Frame Rates: Supports 25/30 fps (PAL/NTSC) with up to 15 fps quad view in full resolution, accommodating diverse surveillance requirements and bandwidth constraints.
• Resolution Range: Encodes video from 1536x1152 down to 176x120, with quad view capability for multi-channel monitoring on single displays.
• PoE Power Delivery: Operates on Power over Ethernet with minimal power draw (max 6W per blade), eliminating separate power infrastructure requirements.
• Edge Storage: Includes microSD card support for local video buffering and continuous recording during network outages.
• PTZ Camera Support: Drivers available for wide-range analog PTZ cameras with support for up to 100 presets per camera and Windows-compatible joystick control.
• Two-Way Audio: Dual microphone/line inputs and line output enable full-duplex and half-duplex audio streaming with AAC-LC, G.711, and G.726 encoding options.
• Advanced Analytics: Built-in motion detection, active tampering alarms, and audio detection with support for third-party applications via AXIS Camera Application Platform.
• Robust Security: Password protection, IP filtering, HTTPS encryption, 802.1X network access control, digest authentication, and comprehensive user access logging.

Technical Specifications

• Video Compression: H.264 with multiple streams (VBR/CBR) and bandwidth-controlled frame rate options
• Image Processing: Color correction, brightness/contrast adjustment, text/image overlay, privacy masking, aspect ratio correction, enhanced deinterlacing, auto-rotation (0°/90°/180°/270°)
• Network Protocols: IPv4/v6, RTSP, RTP, HTTP/HTTPS, SSL/TLS, SNMP, SMTP, FTP, CIFS/SMB, DNS, DynDNS, NTP, UPnP
• API Support: Open VAPIX API and ONVIF Profile S for third-party software integration
• Memory: 512 MB RAM, 128 MB Flash
• Connectors: 4x BNC composite video inputs, configurable I/O terminal blocks, RS485/RS422 support, 3.5mm audio inputs/output
• Operating Conditions: 0°C to 45°C, 20–80% RH (non-condensing)
• Dimensions: 129x30x255 mm; Weight: 210 g
• Compatibility: AXIS 291 1U Video Server Rack, Q7900 and Q7920 Video Encoder Chassis
• Sustainability: PVC-free design
• Warranty: 5-year manufacturer warranty

Ideal Applications

• Large-scale analog camera system upgrades to IP infrastructure
• Multi-site enterprise security deployments requiring centralized monitoring
• Retail, hospitality, and commercial facility surveillance expansion
• System integrator and reseller bulk encoding solutions
• High-density video encoding in rack-mount server environments

Ted Perry

The Axis P7224 Blade is purpose-built for organizations with significant legacy analog camera investments seeking cost-effective digital transformation. The single IP address per four channels dramatically reduces network overhead compared to individual IP camera deployments, while H.264 compression provides 50% bandwidth savings versus motion JPEG. The 10-pack configuration is particularly valuable for integrators standardizing on Axis platforms, offering consistent encoding quality across multi-site deployments.

Edge storage via microSD provides essential failover protection in network-dependent environments, while native support for analog PTZ cameras extends the lifespan of existing infrastructure investments. The 5-year warranty and open API architecture ensure long-term platform compatibility and vendor flexibility—critical factors in enterprise surveillance planning.

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