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HID HID-EDGE-EVO-EH400 Single-Door Networked Access Control Panel
Overview
The HID-EDGE-EVO-EH400 is a networked single-door access control panel engineered for organizations requiring reliable, scalable access management integrated with existing network infrastructure. This panel delivers real-time monitoring and event reporting across single-door deployments, supporting multiple credential formats including smart cards and biometric technologies. The system communicates securely across your network using advanced encryption standards, providing both physical security and cybersecurity protection at the access point.
Key Features
- Single-Door Networked Control: Manages access to one door point over standard network connectivity, enabling centralized administration from your security management system.
- Real-Time Monitoring and Event Reporting: Captures and displays live entry/exit events with timestamped audit trails for access compliance and forensic review.
- Multiple Credential Support: Compatible with smart card readers, biometric technologies, and other HID credential formats, allowing mixed-credential deployments without hardware changes.
- Advanced Encryption: Protects data in transit between the panel and network infrastructure using industry-standard encryption protocols, securing sensitive credential and event data.
- HID Reader Compatibility: Works with HID EDGE and HID reader ecosystems, enabling integration with your existing card stock and reader inventory.
- Network Integration: Operates seamlessly within standard IT network environments, supporting modern access control architectures and security protocols.
- Scalable Design: Expand from a single controlled door to multi-panel deployments as your security requirements grow, using the same management platform.
- Access Permission Management: Intuitive configuration for user access rights, time-based restrictions, and credential-to-door assignments.
Integration and Compatibility
The HID-EDGE-EVO-EH400 integrates with HID EDGE readers and credential technologies, making it suitable for retrofit into existing HID access control ecosystems. The panel supports industry-standard encryption and security protocols, ensuring compatibility with enterprise security infrastructure and compliance requirements. Installation into most existing network environments requires standard network connectivity and standard power supply configurations.
Package Contents
- HID EDGE-EVO-EH400 Access Control Panel
- Mounting Hardware
- Installation Guide
- Software CD for System Configuration
- Power Supply Unit
During recent single-door access control evaluations, the HID-EDGE-EVO-EH400 stood out for its straightforward network integration and credential flexibility. For security integrators managing mixed environments with both card and biometric readers, this panel eliminates the need for separate control hardware.
Technical Highlights:
- Networked Architecture: The panel communicates over standard network infrastructure, reducing installation complexity compared to serial or proprietary wiring schemes and enabling remote event monitoring without local polling.
- Multi-Credential Support: Support for smart cards and biometrics within a single panel means credential upgrades or mixed-technology deployments don't require hardware replacement or panel repositioning.
- Encrypted Communication: Advanced encryption secures the link between the panel and management software, meeting cybersecurity expectations for access control in regulated environments.
Deployment Considerations:
- Verify your network infrastructure supports the panel's connectivity requirements before ordering; consult the installation guide for network prerequisites.
- Plan credential reader placement relative to the panel mounting location, as HID reader compatibility determines your choice of card or biometric technology at the door.
- Configure access permissions and user groups during system setup; the software CD provides the configuration interface and should be retained for future administration or troubleshooting.
The HID-EDGE-EVO-EH400 is a practical choice for single-door controlled access in small-to-medium deployments where network integration and credential flexibility matter. Confirm HID reader compatibility and network topology with your systems engineer before purchase.
