About Cloud Storage - Security Center 5.12

Security Center Administrator Guide 5.12

Product
Security Center
Content type
Guides > Administrator guides
Version
5.12
Language
English
Last updated
2024-09-13

Cloud Storage is a service from Genetec Inc. that extends on-premises storage for Security Center Omnicast™ into the cloud. Video archives in Cloud Storage benefit from extended retention periods, secure and redundant storage, and seamless retrieval from Security Desk.

NOTE: Video archives can include video, audio files.

Main features

With a Cloud Storage subscription, you can store video archives in the cloud while continuing to use the full capability of your Security Center system. Cloud Storage offers:

  • An extended retention period for your video archives.
  • Protection and continued availability of your video archives in case of disaster.
  • A flexible storage capacity that can increase or decrease to meet your changing needs.
  • Reduced capital expenditures and lower costs to maintain your storage system.

How it works

Cloud Storage flowVideo recorded on-premises and stored by ArchiversAfter a set period in localstorage,videoarchives are uploaded to the cloud12Playback video processed by Cloud Playback role to serve all client stations3User-defined cloud retention period for each access tierPerformanceLong-term

Cloud Storage is an extension of your video management system. The Archiver role continues to manage your cameras. Cloud Storage works as follows:

  1. Video archives are recorded on-premises and kept by the Archiver role in accordance with your local retention policy.
  2. After a configurable period in local storage, video archives are uploaded to the cloud.

    In the cloud, video archives are assigned to an access tier based on your cloud retention policy.

  3. When needed, specific video archives are retrieved from the cloud and streamed by the Cloud Playback role to client stations.

Access tiers

Video archives in Cloud Storage are assigned to an access tier. The tier affects the availability of video archives and the cost of your Cloud Storage subscription. The following tiers are available:

Performance tier
Offers quick playback of your video archives from the cloud. Recordings in the Performance tier are available to all clients and federated users connected to the system.
Long-term tier
Offers low-cost storage for retention periods of 180 days and longer. Video archives in the Long-term tier are not available immediately, and must be retrieved from Security Desk. Access to requested files is usually granted within 15 hours, and these files remain available at the Performance tier for seven days.

Depending on your requirements, and to control costs, video archives typically spend a short time in the Performance tier before moving to long-term storage.

Subscription required

Cloud Storage is sold by subscription. For more information on the subscription options, contact Genetec™ Sales.