AXIS S2224 Mk II 12TB Rack Appliance for 24-Channel Surveillance with Integrated 24-Port PoE Switch, AXIS Camera Station Pro Licences, Expandable Storage

Product SKU: AXIS S2224-MKII-24CH-12TB

Product Overview

The AXIS S2224 Mk II 12TB is a 1U rack appliance designed for complete 24-channel Axis surveillance systems running on-premises. It includes an integrated 24-port PoE+ switch, 260W total PoE power budget, 12TB storage, 24 AXIS Camera Station Pro licences, and preloaded software to help reduce installation time. With Microsoft Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024, encrypted operating system and recordings, FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certified TPM, secure boot, RAID 0/1/10 support, two free HDD bays for expansion, and 5-year hardware warranty, this all-in-one rack appliance is ideal for manufacturing sites, commercial buildings, schools, warehouses, retail centres, offices, healthcare sites, and medium to larger surveillance systems.

Why Choose the AXIS S2224 Mk II 12TB

The AXIS S2224 Mk II 12TB is ideal for customers who need a professional rack-mounted Axis surveillance appliance with integrated PoE switching, recording storage, licences, and video management software in one streamlined unit. It supports 24 validated video channels and includes 24 AXIS Camera Station Pro licences, making it suitable for larger sites requiring more coverage than 8, 12, or 16-channel systems. Its 260W PoE budget supports connected cameras and compatible Axis devices, while encrypted recordings, secure boot, TPM protection, NDAA compliance, and physical network isolation help strengthen cybersecurity. With four HDD bays and two free bays, it also supports future storage expansion.

Key Capabilities

Key Features

• 24-Channel Rack Appliance: The AXIS S2224 Mk II supports 24 validated video channels and is designed to run a complete on-premises AXIS Camera Station Pro surveillance system. It is well suited to medium and larger commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, and retail sites needing reliable local recording and management from one rack-mounted device.

• Integrated 24-Port PoE+ Switch: The built-in PoE+ switch allows compatible Axis cameras and devices to connect directly to the appliance for power and data. This reduces the need for a separate PoE switch and helps streamline cabling, setup, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance.

• 260W PoE Power Budget: The appliance provides a total PoE output power budget of 260W, giving installers centralised power capacity for 24-channel systems. This is useful for powering multiple compatible Axis cameras, audio devices, intercoms, or other supported network devices from one appliance.

• 24 AXIS Camera Station Pro Licences Included: The system includes 24 AXIS Camera Station Pro licences, allowing users to manage live video, recordings, investigations, users, and system settings through Axis’ professional video management software. This helps reduce separate licence purchasing for a 24-channel deployment.

• 12TB Storage with Expansion Bays: The included 12TB storage provides recording capacity for 24-channel surveillance systems, while two free HDD bays allow additional storage to be added later. This makes the appliance suitable for organisations that may need longer retention, additional recording capacity, or future storage growth.

• RAID 0, 1 and 10 Support: The AXIS S2224 Mk II supports RAID 0, 1, and 10, giving system designers flexibility to prioritise storage capacity, redundancy, or performance depending on project needs. This is valuable for professional surveillance systems where recording retention and resilience need careful planning.

• Encrypted OS and Recordings: The appliance includes encrypted operating system and recordings with a FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certified TPM. This helps protect video data, support secure operation, and reduce the risk of unauthorised access to stored footage or system information.

• Recorder Toolbox Setup and Maintenance: AXIS Recorder Toolbox includes setup and maintenance tools such as hostname, network, date and time configuration, switch status, PoE management functions, and troubleshooting information. This helps installers and administrators configure and maintain the appliance more efficiently.

• AI Application Support: Built using powerful components, the appliance supports AI applications such as Smart search 2 within AXIS Camera Station Pro. This helps users investigate incidents more efficiently by searching recorded video for people, vehicles, and other relevant activity.

• Advanced Replacement and 5-Year Warranty: The appliance includes Advance Replacement Service and a 5-year hardware warranty, helping reduce downtime and improve ownership confidence. This is valuable for organisations that rely on continuous surveillance recording and need predictable support coverage.

Specifications Summary

Ideal Use Cases

• Manufacturing Sites – Suitable for production areas, warehouse aisles, loading docks, staff entries, plant rooms, yards, and operational zones requiring a rack-mounted 24-channel Axis recording system.
• Commercial Buildings – Ideal for lobbies, lifts, corridors, car parks, service areas, plant rooms, external approaches, and shared facilities needing centralised video management.
• Schools and Education Sites – Useful for administration areas, libraries, entrances, corridors, classrooms, canteens, covered outdoor areas, and campuses needing up to 24 managed video channels.
• Retail Centres and Larger Stores – A practical option for entrances, checkout zones, stock rooms, delivery areas, public areas, tenancy corridors, and management offices requiring integrated PoE and local recording.
• Warehouses and Logistics Sites – Suitable for roller doors, loading areas, dispatch areas, stock zones, access roads, office spaces, pedestrian routes, and internal security zones requiring rack-based PoE recording and local VMS control.

Understanding the Rack Appliance Design

The AXIS S2224 Mk II 12TB combines the recording server, video management software, PoE+ switching, storage, and system tools in one 1U rack appliance. It includes AXIS Camera Station Pro licences and runs on Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024, allowing the system to operate as a complete on-premises video management solution. Compared with smaller appliances, the 24 channels, 260W PoE budget, four HDD bays, RAID support, and 384 Mbit/s validated recording bitrate make it better suited to larger installations and structured equipment rooms.

Tip:
Use the AXIS S2224 Mk II 12TB when you need a complete on-premises Axis surveillance rack appliance for up to 24 cameras. For longer retention or redundancy planning, use the free HDD bays and RAID support appropriately, or consider additional Axis S30 Recorder Series devices where supported by the system design.

FAQs

1. How many cameras can the AXIS S2224 Mk II 12TB support?
   The AXIS S2224 Mk II 12TB supports 24 validated video channels and includes 24 AXIS Camera Station Pro licences. This makes it suitable for medium to larger surveillance systems with up to 24 cameras or compatible Axis devices, depending on system design, bitrate, resolution, storage settings, and network requirements.
2. Does the AXIS S2224 Mk II include a PoE switch?
   Yes, the appliance includes an integrated 24-port PoE+ switch with a 260W total PoE output power budget. This allows compatible Axis cameras and devices to connect directly to the appliance for power and data, reducing the need for a separate PoE switch in many installations.
3. Does this appliance include AXIS Camera Station Pro licences?
   Yes, the AXIS S2224 Mk II includes 24 AXIS Camera Station Pro licences. This allows users to run an on-premises Axis video management system for live viewing, recording, playback, investigation, and system administration without purchasing separate licences for the included 24 channels.
4. How much storage does the AXIS S2224 Mk II 12TB include?
   This model includes 12TB of storage and has four total HDD bays, with two HDDs included and two free bays available for future storage expansion. The appropriate retention period depends on camera count, resolution, frame rate, compression settings, recording schedule, scene activity, and chosen RAID configuration.
5. Does the AXIS S2224 Mk II support RAID?
   Yes, the AXIS S2224 Mk II supports RAID 0, 1, and 10, although the default RAID level is not configured. RAID selection should be planned during system design based on whether the priority is usable storage capacity, recording performance, or redundancy against drive failure.
6. What cybersecurity features are included?
   The AXIS S2224 Mk II includes an encrypted operating system and encrypted recordings with a FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certified TPM. It also supports secure boot, includes a Software Bill of Materials, complies with NDAA FY19, and physically isolates connected devices from the external network to help reduce cybersecurity risk.

Additional Information

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