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Introduction XProtect VMS products 3 4
High level XProtect VMS product comparison ........................................................................................................................ 5 Detailed XProtect VMS products comparison chart ................................................................................................................. 6
XProtect clients
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High level XProtect client comparison .................................................................................................................................10 Detailed XProtect client comparison ....................................................................................................................................11
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Introduction
As the worlds leading provider of open platform IP video management software (VMS), Milestone Systems offers a wider range of VMS products optimized for different types of deployment and usage. This document provides an in-depth comparable outline of Milestones XProtect VMS products and the associated clients. The document is intended as technical sales tool with two primary purposes: Provide an overview of the features that each XProtect product provides Support the selection of the optimal product by offering a visible comparison between the various products in the XProtect product range
The document presents separate comparison charts for the XProtect VMS platform products and the XProtect clients, where each product category has an overview comparison chart, followed by a more a more detailed and comprehensive chart. The following XProtect VMS platform products are covered:
XProtect Go XProtect Essential XProtect Express XProtect NVR XProtect Professional XProtect Enterprise XProtect Corporate
The document does not cover the XProtect add-on products or Milestone utilities. The information in this document should be seen as information only, where Milestone refers to the individual product specific sheets for complete listing of all features for a given XProtect product. Milestone reserves the right to change the product specifications without prior notice.
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Each of the XProtect VMS products has been optimized to meet the specific needs in in the different market segments in terms of: Ease of deployment Ease of use Scalability (number of cameras and single or multi-site deployment) Functional level Integration of third party applications
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XProtect Enterprise
Key Features Type of deployment Number of connected cameras Number of supported servers Maximum numbers of users Video export formats Supports XProtect Mobile Supports XProtect Web Client Smart Search Alarm Manager Third-party application integration Support for video analytics(5) Archiving to network storage Scalable multi-server solution Map function Microsoft Active Directory support Centralized management Milestone Federated Architecture Flexible event rule wizard Failover Recording Servers Edge Storage Supports XProtect Smart Wall
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2.1
Single-site 8 1 1 Media player Yes Yes
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2.1
Single-site 26 1 5
1.1
Single-site 48 1 5
1.0
Single-site 8/16 1 5
8.1
Single-site 64
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8.1
Multi-site Unlimited(2) Unlimited Unlimited
5.0
Federatedsite Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited
5 Unlimited
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes -
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Where: (1) XProtect Professional supports up to 64 cameras per server and up to five servers (2) For most installations larger than 250 cameras, Milestone recommends using XProtect Corporate (3) Not full alarm management functionality (4) Using Milestone Integration Platform (MIP) or the previous version of the SDK (5) Using XProtect Analytics or MIP
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XProtect Corporate
XProtect Essential
XProtect Go
XProtect Express
XProtect NVR
2.1
8(4) 1 8(4) 105 1514
(3) (3)
2.1
26 1 26 105 1514 225 6 7 5
1.1
48 1 48 105 1514 225 6 7 5
1.0
8/16 1 8/16 105 1514 225 6 7 5
8.1
64(1) 5 64 105 1514 225 6 7 5
Unlimited(2) Unlimited
Device support
Support for ONVIF compliant devices Support for PSIA compliant devices Generic device support via Milestone universal driver Number of IP device brands supported via dedicated device integration(3) Number of supported IP camera models (3) Number of supported video encoder models Number of supported DVRs
(3)
1318 174 6 5
225 6 7 5
Secure HTTPS camera connectivity (on supported devices) Remote camera connection via Remote Connection Service
Video processing
MJPEG support MPEG-4 support MPEG-4 ASP support MxPEG support H.264 support Dual stream (live and recording) per camera Multi-live streaming Client video stream down sampling (resolution and FPS) option Adjustable GOP size (MPEG4/H.264) Browse DVR recordings Edge Storage support with flexible retrieval Send camera pre-alarm images to recording server Video recording speed up on motion, event or time schedule Built-in Video Motion Detection (VMD)
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XProtect Essential
XProtect Go
XProtect Express
XProtect NVR
XProtect Professional
Features
VMD exclusion zones Video motion detections per server
2.1
2.1
1.1
1.0
8.1
Audio
One-way audio support Two-way audio support One-way audio recording Two-way audio recording Maximum number of supported audio channels Unlimited 32,000
PTZ
Preset Positions per camera Go-to preset on event Preset Patrolling Combine patrolling and go-to preset on event Scanning/transition speed Number of PTZ priority levels for prioritized PTZ control 50 1
Bookmark function
Manual bookmarking (quick bookmarking and bookmarking with details) Rule-based bookmarking Max. 5 days 32,000 32,000 32,000 15 32,000 15 32,000
Alarm manager
Alarm description and work instructions Ability to assign initial owner of an alarm Time profiles for alarms View triggered alarms Manage alarms (reassign, change status, comment) Maximum number of related cameras in alarm preview window Number of alarm priority levels Customizable alarm priority levels Customizable sound notification Customizable alarm categories Customizable alarm statuses Customizable alarm result codes Alarm handling reporting Alarm logging Redundancy option for high availability
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XProtect Essential
XProtect Go
XProtect Express
XProtect NVR
XProtect Professional
Features
Recording capacity per device/day Archiving of recordings Archiving to network drives Dynamic archiving (disk spanning) Online access to archives Archiving schedules Storage definition and retention time per device Common storage definition and retention time for multiple devices (can be defined per individual camera) Multi-stage video storage Storage overview (used vs. available space) of available storage drives Video data encryption (live database and archives) Digital video database signing (live database and archives)
2.1
>1 TB(5) Hourly 1 -
2.1
>1 TB(5) Hourly
1.1
>1 TB(5) Hourly
1.0
>1 TB(5) Hourly 5 -
8.1
>1 TB(5) Hourly
Hourly
Integration
Video content analysis support (via add-on or MSP product) Recording server API/SDK Smart Client plug-in support Milestone Integration Platform SDK User defined events via TCP/IP Generic events via TCP/IP
Management
Configuration wizards for aided system setup Automatic device scanning with device model detection Device replacement wizard Centralized device management Device group support Centralized recording server management Centralized user management Centralized management of XProtect Smart Client application options (XProtect Smart Client profiles) System monitor Time schedule controlled user access to devices and functions Day length time profile On-the-fly configuration changes Run Servers as Windows Services Scheduled start/stop of devices Configuration reporting System configuration restore points Export and import of configuration data Built-in backup-restore support Online activation Offline activation
Viewing clients
Maximum number of clients Customizable access port with NAT support Multicast support Basic User (XProtect application accounts) Windows User (local Windows accounts) Microsoft Active Directory User (central Active Directory accounts) 5 5
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XProtect Essential
XProtect Go
XProtect Express
XProtect NVR
XProtect Professional
Features
Single step installer (installs XProtect Smart Client together with server)
2.1
2.1
1.1
1.0
8.1
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Number of XProtect Smart Walls and Smart Wall displays Number of concurrent video streams Maximum number of video streams per display Presets for display layouts and camera content Rule based control of layout and content User control of layout and content
Logging
System logging Event logging Audit logging Rule logging
Where: (1) XProtect Professional supports up to 64 cameras per server and up to five servers (2) For most installations larger than 250 cameras, Milestone recommends using XProtect Corporate (3) Supported via dedicated device integration. The figure does not include different device variations in vendors device series and non-listed OEM devices, or devices are supported via ONVIF and PSIA drivers and Milestones universal driver. Information is based on the support in Device Pack 6.2. Please refer to Milestones webpage (www.milestonesys.com) for latest figures Plus various devices in series and non-listed OEM devices. (4) No more than 4 USB cameras can be added (5) Actual effective storage available will vary dependent on the stored video format and resolution (6) XProtect Smart Wall subject to separate application license (7) Help system and in English only (8) Installation and UI. Help system and in English only
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XProtect Essential
XProtect Go
XProtect Express
XProtect NVR
XProtect clients
Milestone offers a number of flexible ways for users to view surveillance: the XProtect Smart Client, XProtect Mobile and the new XProtect Web Client, where all clients are compatible with all XProtect VMS platforms. In addition to these clients Milestone also offers the XProtect Remote Client. The XProtect Web Client is replacing the XProtect Remote Client, where the XProtect Remote Client currently is a part of the standard software package of XProtect Corporate and XProtect NVR. Being compatible with all XProtect VMS platforms, the new XProtect Web Client can be downloaded separately and used with XProtect Corporate. Milestone recognizes that XProtect users need access to video from various locations as well as computers and mobile devices. Adaptable for different skill levels, the XProtect Smart Client has superior features for instant control of installations. The new XProtect Web Client allows users to view installations from the most commonly used computers and web browsers, while XProtect Mobile allows users to access their XProtect video surveillance systems from almost anywhere via smartphones or tablets.
(1)
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The XProtect Web Client replaces the XProtect Remote Client. The XProtect Web Client is not delivered together with XProtect NVR 1.0 or XProtect Corporate 5.0 as a part of the standard installation package. The new XProtect Web Client is however compatible with all XProtect VMS platforms, including XProtect Corporate 5.0. ActiveX browser plug-in required to be installed.
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XProtect Mobile
2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 1.1 1.0
XProtect Professional
XProtect Professional
(1)
3.8
XProtect Professional
XProtect Enterprise
XProtect Enterprise
XProtect Enterprise
XProtect Corporate
XProtect Corporate
XProtect Corporate
XProtect NVR
XProtect NVR
Live View
Number of view layouts Maximum View Items per view Optimized view layouts for 4:3 and 16:9 display ratios Corridor optimized view layouts Optimized view layouts for landscape and portrait displays Cameras from multiple XProtect servers Support for Shared Views and Private Views XProtect Smart Wall views(2) Images in views Active HTML pages in views Hotspot in views Carousel in views (controllable) Virtual Matrix in views Full screen mode Display views as floating window Display views on multiple monitors Initial default view Camera Navigator Automatic restore views and Windows at login Update on motion only One-way audio support Two-way audio support Audible alerts by VMD or event Start recording in view Independent playback in live mode Change camera online in view Send camera to Virtual Matrix Via locally installed communication applications (email, etc.) 2 100 Single JPG image export 2 100 7 16 39 100
Copy to clipboard
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XProtect NVR
XProtect Go
XProtect Go
XProtect Go
XProtect Corporate
XProtect Essential
XProtect Essential
XProtect Essential
XProtect Express
XProtect Express
XProtect Express
(1)
XProtect Remote Client(1)
XProtect Client
Current Client Version
XProtect Mobile
2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 1.1 1.0
XProtect Professional
XProtect Professional
(1)
3.8
XProtect Professional
XProtect Enterprise
XProtect Enterprise
XProtect Enterprise
XProtect Corporate
XProtect Corporate
XProtect Corporate
XProtect NVR
XProtect NVR
PTZ support
Go to preset positions Pause patrolling at manual operation Grandeye 360 Quad View Immervision Enables panomorph lens support Joystick support Assign commands to keyboard shortcuts and joystick buttons Auxiliary commands (wash and wipe)
Playback
Maximum view items per view Recording search Recent history of recording sequences per camera Time/date search Smart search Independent playback in playback mode Event/alert list in recording Graphical timeline Adjust playback speed Single frame step (forward/backward) One-way audio support Two-way audio support Digital zoom Share video image Print report with comments Privacy masking 1 Via locally installed communication applications (email, etc.) 1(3) Single JPG image export 16 100
Sequence Explorer
Listing of sequences Listing of time intervals Listing of bookmarks Dedicated Sequence Explorer tab that can be displayed as floating window
Bookmark function
Manual bookmarking (quick bookmarking and bookmarking with details) Instant preview of bookmarks in timeline -
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XProtect NVR
XProtect Go
XProtect Go
XProtect Go
XProtect Corporate
XProtect Essential
XProtect Essential
XProtect Essential
XProtect Express
XProtect Express
XProtect Express
(1)
XProtect Remote Client(1)
XProtect Client
Current Client Version
XProtect Mobile
2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 1.1 1.0
XProtect Professional
XProtect Professional
(1)
3.8
XProtect Professional
XProtect Enterprise
XProtect Enterprise
XProtect Enterprise
XProtect Corporate
XProtect Corporate
XProtect Corporate
XProtect NVR
XProtect NVR
Listing and previewing of bookmarks in recording search Print Bookmark report Direct video export of bookmark
Alarm Manager
Alarm list and alarm preview view items in normal camera views Extensive sort and filtering functions Instant preview of primary and related cameras Manage alarms (reassign, change status, comment) Integration with Map Function Alarm description/work instructions Escalation and forwarding handling Print alarm report Alarm location maps in alarm list Combined access to live and playback video Alarm handling reporting Dedicated Alarm Management tab that can be displayed as floating window
Map function
Standard graphical file formats supported for maps Number of linked map layers supported Video preview at mouse over Integrated control of speakers, microphones and I/O devices Drag and drop and point and click definition of system components and hot zones Integrated PTZ control Real-time system integrity overview and system performance -
(2)
Export
Export in still image format (JPEG) Export in media player format (AVI) Export with audio in media player format (AVI) Export in XProtect format Encrypted export w/password
(5) (5)
XProtect NVR
XProtect Go
XProtect Go
XProtect Go
(4) -
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XProtect Corporate
XProtect Essential
XProtect Essential
XProtect Essential
XProtect Express
XProtect Express
XProtect Express
(1)
XProtect Remote Client(1)
XProtect Client
Current Client Version
XProtect Mobile
2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 1.1 1.0
XProtect Professional
XProtect Professional
(1)
3.8
XProtect Professional
XProtect Enterprise
XProtect Enterprise
XProtect Enterprise
XProtect Corporate
XProtect Corporate
XProtect Corporate
XProtect NVR
XProtect NVR
Re-export prevention
(5)
Auto-export of XProtect Smart Client Player(5) Preserve system defined privacy masks Additional export specific privacy masks Direct export to optical media Flexible camera selection for export Bulk export to multiple media formats General and camera specific export comments (5) Pre/post comment slides (media player format only) Verification of digital video signatures in XProtect Smart Client Player (5)
XProtect NVR
XProtect Go
XProtect Go
XProtect Go
Video Push
Video Push (send video to the system) -
System Monitoring
Real-time and historical system status of Management Server Real-time and historical system status of Recording Servers Real-time and historical system status of other XProtect servers Real-time and historical system status of individual cameras Dedicated System Monitor tab that can be displayed as floating window -
Installation
Run without installation Single step installer (installs client together with server) Initial and update installations from management server (7) Notify about new updates Interactive splash screens n/a n/a n/a -(6) -
System Access
Auto-login Secure (https) client-server connection Dynamic bandwidth adaptation -
Authorization
Restrict user access by devices (cameras, microphones, I/O devices, etc.) Time schedule controlled user access to devices and functions Restrict access to live view Restrict access to PTZ
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XProtect Corporate
XProtect Essential
XProtect Essential
XProtect Essential
XProtect Express
XProtect Express
XProtect Express
(1)
XProtect Remote Client(1)
XProtect Client
Current Client Version
XProtect Mobile
2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 1.1 1.0
XProtect Professional
XProtect Professional
(1)
3.8
XProtect Professional
XProtect Enterprise
XProtect Enterprise
XProtect Enterprise
XProtect Corporate
XProtect Corporate
XProtect Corporate
XProtect NVR
XProtect NVR
Personalization
Application options Centralized management of application options Application theme support Task oriented tabs
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XProtect NVR
XProtect Go
XProtect Go
XProtect Go
(10)
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XProtect Corporate
XProtect Essential
XProtect Essential
XProtect Essential
XProtect Express
XProtect Express
XProtect Express
(1)
Where:
The XProtect Web Client replaces the XProtect Remote Client. The XProtect Web Client is not delivered together with XProtect NVR 1.0 or XProtect Corporate 5.0 as a part of the standard installation package. The new XProtect Web Client is however compatible with all XProtect VMS platforms, including XProtect Corporate 5.0. (2) XProtect Smart Wall subject to separate application license (3) One camera available as main view item, additional view items available as thumbnails (4) Exported AVI files have Milestone logo watermark. (5) Feature only applicable to exports in XProtect format (6) ActiveX browser plug-in required to be installed (7) Image Server in XProtect Go, XProtect Essential, XProtect Express, XProtect Professional and XProtect Enterprise (8) Language not included in single step installer, but only available as add-on installation (9) XProtect Mobile server localized to same languages as the management interface and documentation is only available in English (10) Only UI is localized; user's manual and online help is not localized
(1)
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