The NOVEX2000 System can be delivered as rackmount or desktop server PC. However, for those dealers and installers that would rather build their own DVR (based on our NOVEX2000 DVR kits - pci cards and software) we recommend the following:

NOVEX 2000 - stackable pci card LITE, PRO, PLUS, PREMIUM, ELITE, EXPRESS, EXPRESS2 Use INTEL motherboards for the PC, with original INTEL Pentium 4 or Pentium D CPU and original INTEL chipset (p.a. 845, 865, 915, 945) only because all our development and tests are based on such. Integrators have used other CPU's including Celeron and AMD, motherboards from Asus and MSI, other chipsets and have found them to be compatible with the NOVEX200 as well, however we strongly recommend that you custom build with INTEL original quality parts. Do not use the latest and greatest, but one generation/release down, just to be sure that all drivers and BIOS have been updated and upgraded to ensure full compatibility with other components. Update and install latest BIOS from the INTEL website. Update and install latest drivers for the video card from the manufacturer's website. Install 512 MB (DDR or DDR2) RAM minimum; we recommend 1GB RAM to be the norm - in general the more RAM the better; make sure the RAM speed matches that of the pci bus. Monitor 800x600 (NTSC) or 1024x768 (PAL) resolution. For the remote monitoring and recording, choose High-speed/broadband Internet connection (DSL, cable - 256Kbps minimum; recommended 512Mbps-T1 for both upload and download). If you intend to use IP network cameras or IP video servers with the NOVEX2000 ensure at least 1.5Mbps connection for fast frame rates. The NOVEX2000 works with dial-up and phone connections, but we do not recommend that type of communication environment. Windows2000 or XP Professional recommended. Latest Microsoft/Windows Service Packs and Patches should be installed prior to the NOVEX2000 DSR software installation. The N2K Elite and N2K EXPRESS2 need one pci slot per 8 cameras i.e. the 16 camera ELITE or EXPRESS2 solutions only need 2 pci slots. For Small-Office/Home-Office applications consider the NOVEX2000 Lite, PRO or PLUS. For the mid-sized to large corporation applications consider the N2K Elite or N2K PREMIUM; for more demanding applications consider the N2K EXPRESS and EXPRESS2. Cameras: we recommend wired CCTV cameras from Sony, Canon or Panasonic. Look for cameras with at least 380TV lines resolution, preferably 420TV or 480TV lines; with auto-iris, varifocal lens, 24VAC. For pan-tilt-zoom cameras, choose reliable, High-Speed-Domes with day/night mode and sensitivity lower than 0.1 lux, preferably 0.01 lux and resolution of 550TV lines. Outdoor cameras should have proper heater and cooler. The NOVEX2000 can work with IP network cameras as well - you can mix analog and IP cameras. The IP cameras can be anywhere on the network or Internet - we recommend Sony, Vivotek, Axis, D-Link or Elmo IP network cameras. NOVEX2000 KITS N2K PRO v.2.2 N2K PLUS v.2.3 N2K PREMIUM v.2.3 N2K ELITE v.2.3 N2K Express2 v.3.0 For NOVEX2000 v.2.3. and lower: Use Intel Desktop m/boards NOT Server m/boards, preferably with Intel chipset# 865, 915, 945. Disable Hyper-Threading and Disable DirectDraw features Use Video card with at least 32MB RAM (recommended ATI and MATROX brands) Use brand-name, fast and reliable hard disks (SCSI), good quality sound card and microphones. For NOVEX2000 v.3.0.: Enable Hyper-Threading Pentium 4 is fine and provides REAL-TIME full motion performance even with 16 cameras on the N2K Express and N2K Express2 , but Pentium D is faster and therefore better. Make sure that the heat-sink and fan are properly mounted on the CPU, otherwise the frame rate may be lower due CPU not cooling properly. Use 450-500W ATX power supply and make sure connector to motherboard is 24 pin and not the 20 pin type. The Core2Duo and newer DUAL-CPU motherboards have NOT been yet tested, hence should be avoided. Use Intel Desktop m/boards NOT Server m/boards, preferably with chipset 945 like the D945GNT with or without the RAID controller. The Intel® Desktop Boards Classic Series and the NOVEX2000 kits are designed to deliver exactly what you expect - stability, reliability, affordability and expandability. Enjoy!

You can place your e-mail order here Fax order: Canada and International : (+1)-416-352-0084 if busy then, USA: (fax/voice mail) (+1)-617-687-4658 or (+1)-707-313-7976. UK: (fax/voice mail) (44)-87-0915-2407 We can accept payments in cash and/or local currency through our offices and affiliates in many countries in Europe, Asia, Latin America, Australia and Africa. Mailing address: NOVEX (CANADA )LTD. 704 Grandview Way Toronto, Ontario M2N 6V5 , CANADA