Steelbox offered an NVR appliance that offers very high scalability. In january 2009,
Steelbox was acquired by ASG. Unlike most IP video surveillance software that consists of loading an application on a server/PC, Steelbox has developed a custom embedded appliance (similar to a router). A small appliance (2 RU) can handle up to 500 cameras at an MSRP of less than $75 per camera (excluding storage). Steelbox is optimized for use with PSIM applications. Steelbox competes against IP video surveillance software running on servers such as
Sun's Fire X4500. Read a
review of Steelbox's offering.
