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Questions about this product? Free pre-sales support from a senior specialist — product questions, compatibility checks, BOM quotes, price confirmation — typically answered within one business day. Need camera placement or system design work? Engineering time is $175 per hour (qty 1 = 1 hour). Hardware buyers get up to one hour ($175) credited back on their order.

Description

Black Box PRO-STA System Pre-staging Service

Overview

The Black Box PRO-STA is a professional service designed to pre-stage and configure your surveillance system components before they arrive on-site. This service streamlines deployment for complex installations, reducing on-site setup time and potential configuration errors. It's ideal for projects requiring multiple devices to be networked, assigned IP addresses, and tested prior to physical installation, ensuring a faster, more reliable system rollout. The PRO-STA service focuses on getting your devices ready for integration into your existing or new network infrastructure.

Compatibility

This pre-staging service is designed to support a wide range of IP-based surveillance devices, including cameras, network video recorders (NVRs), and network switches. It is compatible with systems requiring specific IP address assignments, firmware updates, and basic network configuration. For detailed compatibility with specific device models or series, contact a technical specialist. The service is structured to accommodate common enterprise-grade networking and surveillance hardware.

Installation Notes

The PRO-STA service requires that all devices intended for pre-staging be shipped directly to the designated Black Box staging facility. Customers must provide detailed configuration requirements, including IP addressing schemes, subnet masks, gateway information, and any specific firmware version mandates. A lead time is required for the staging process, which varies based on the complexity and quantity of devices. Post-staging, devices are securely packaged and shipped to the customer's specified installation location.

What's in the Box

  • 1x System Pre-staging Service (PRO-STA)
Specifications
Brand: Black Box
MPN: PRO-STA
Color: Black
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Black Box System Pre-staging - Includes System - PRO-STA

$1,602.56
$1,429.99

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