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Providing a secure network! Components that enhance security.

The "Cisco Video Surveillance Series (7000/6000/3000/PTZ Series)" is a surveillance camera (IP camera) equipped with professional-grade high-quality digital cameras, delivering excellent performance in various environments. It has a proven track record of over 10,000 large-scale deployments. 【Features】 ○ Indoor/Outdoor compatible ○ Dome type / Box type / PTZ / Panorama type ○ Supports 1080p/720p ○ Wide Dynamic Range support For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Surveillance Cameras

Easy and flexible installation! Wall-mounted camera for remote temperature monitoring.

The "AXIS Q2901-E" is a wall-mounted camera equipped with a temperature alarm for remote temperature monitoring. The "AXIS Q2901-E" has two types of alarms triggered by temperature deviations. One alarm is activated when the temperature exceeds or falls below the set limits, and the other is triggered when there is a rapid increase in temperature. This camera can detect object temperatures ranging from -40°C to 550°C (-40°F to 1,022°F). 【Features】 ○ Temperature alarm ○ Isothermal zone palette ○ Spot temperature measurement ○ High-performance intelligent video For more details, please contact us.

• Surveillance Cameras

Maintain clear images! A network camera with highly reliable detection capabilities and a wide monitoring area.

The "AXIS Q1932-E" is a thermal network camera that suppresses noise levels and provides excellent thermal imaging contrast, ensuring no details or temperature information are missed. With a thermal resolution of 640x480 and a variety of lenses, it can easily detect and identify people, objects, and events. A new filter that removes blur and ghosting maintains clear images in all situations. It offers clear scenes that include sharp peripheral areas, identifiable objects, accidents, and people. 【Features】 ○ VGA thermal imaging ○ Bullet-type design ○ Intelligent video ○ Power over Ethernet ○ Shock detection For more details, please contact us.

• Surveillance Cameras

HDTV 1080p, equipped with 32x zoom! High-speed PTZ dome camera for outdoor use.

The "AXIS Q6045-E Mk II" is a high-performance outdoor PTZ dome camera. It features HDTV 1080p, 32x optical zoom, and fast, precise pan/tilt capabilities, allowing for wide area surveillance while providing detailed images when zoomed in. It is ideal for monitoring urban areas, airports, train stations, ports, and stadiums. 【Features】 - HDTV 1080p and 32x optical zoom - Outdoor-ready with extreme temperature management - Shock-resistant and impact detection - Intelligent video including highlight compensation - High Power over Ethernet For more details, please contact us.

• Surveillance Cameras

360°/180° panoramic monitoring! Affordable dome-shaped AXIS IP camera.

The "AXIS M3007-PV Network Camera" is a 5-megapixel fixed mini dome type IP camera that can cover an area of 650m² with detailed, high-quality 360° or 180° panoramic views. Designed for indoor use with shock-resistant and dustproof features, it detects human movement and tracks it to enhance area management. This camera is ideal for retail stores, hotels, schools, banks, and companies. 【Features】 ○ 360°/180° panoramic view with a maximum resolution of 5 megapixels ○ Compact design with shock resistance and dustproof features ○ Easy and flexible installation on walls or ceilings ○ Digital PTZ with distortion correction view and multi-view streaming ○ Edge storage compatible with microSDHC cards For more details, please contact us.

• Surveillance Cameras

High durability, reliability, and ease of use! Environmentally resistant wireless LAN access point.

The "Cisco Aironet 1552H" is an environmentally rugged wireless LAN access point that supports IEEE 802.11n and features 2×3 MIMO. It is a network product with high robustness, reliability, and ease of use. 【Features】 ○ IP67 dustproof/waterproof rating ○ Waterfall resistant (planned to be offered) For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Wireless LAN

High durability, reliability, and ease of use! Environmentally resistant wireless LAN access point.

The "Cisco Industrial Wireless 3700 Series" is an environmentally resilient wireless LAN access point that supports 802.11ac Wave 1. It is a network product with high robustness, reliability, and ease of use. 【Features】 ○ 4×4 MIMO ○ IP67 dustproof/waterproof For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Wireless LAN

Maximum throughput 2Gbps! Environmentally resistant integrated security appliance.

ISA 3000 – Industrial Security Appliance 1. Industrial, Energy, Marine, Railway Applications - Additional Certifications post-FCS 2. Services include Firewall, VPN and IPS, DHCP, and NAT 3. Two Configurations - Copper: 4x10/100/1000BaseT; 2x10/100/1000BaseT - Fiber: 2x1GbE (SFP) - LED scheme is OT Ready 4. Follows the Industry Leading Industrial Ethernet (IE) look/feel 5. DIN Rail mounting with optional Rack Mounting For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Other network tools

Providing a secure network! Components that enhance security.

The Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) is a component that handles user/device authentication and policy management for wired, wireless, and remote access networks. It meticulously manages policies based on the profiling of devices connecting to the network and the attributes of user authentication. Additionally, it enforces access control in accordance with these policies and logs that information. ISE provides access control aligned with the business goals of the enterprise. 【Use Scenarios】 - Integrated secure access for wireless/wired/VPN → Context-aware access policy operation - Guest access → Issuance and management of limited access for guests - BYOD → Rapid network connection for new devices - TrustSec → Role-based access control For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Other network tools

Virtualization support! Components that enhance processing power and security.

The "Cisco UCS-E Series Server" and Network Computing Engine (NCE) enable data center-class blade servers in branch offices. These powerful small form factor x86 64-bit blade servers can be integrated into the networking platforms of Cisco's branch office routers, specifically the second-generation Cisco Integrated Services Routers (ISR G2) and the Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Routers. 【Features】 - Built into Cisco Integrated Services Routers (Cisco ISR G2) with Intel Xeon E3 or E5-2400 series processors. - Capable of running Windows OS, Linux, VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, and any applications on routers for branches/locations. - Allows for remote bulk management, including network management. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Routers, Switches, and Hubs

High durability, reliability, and ease of use! It is an environment-resistant router (for indoor use).

The "Cisco 1120 Connected Grid Router" is an indoor environmental router that complies with standards such as IEEE 1613 and IEC 61850, ensuring durability for operation in harsh environments. It allows for easy configuration, testing, and troubleshooting using the Connected Grid Device Manager (CG-DM). 【Features】 - Compliant with IP30 - Supports various services including IPv6, multicast, and QoS - Can accommodate various wireless access methods by adding communication modules For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Routers, Switches, and Hubs

High durability, reliability, and ease of use! It is a router for environmental resistance (outdoor use).

The "Cisco 1240 Connected Grid Router" is an outdoor model designed for environmental durability, compliant with standards such as IEEE 1613 and IEC 61850, ensuring operation in harsh conditions. It allows for easy configuration, testing, and troubleshooting with the Connected Grid Device Manager (CG-DM). 【Features】 ○ Compliant with IP67 ○ Enclosed in a NEMA Type 4 enclosure with a backup battery ○ Supports various services including IPv6, multicast, and QoS ○ Additional communication modules can accommodate various wireless access methods For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Routers, Switches, and Hubs

High robustness, reliability, and ease of use! L2/L3 switch compatible with 1/10Gbps.

The "Cisco IE5000 Series" is an L2/L3 switch (aggregation switch) equipped with robust hardware specifications designed for installation environments. It is a rack-mounted version of the upgraded IE-3010, with a chassis that has been treated with a corrosion-resistant coating. It provides secure access similar to IT through IOS and enables integration with various enterprise systems. 【Features】 - Network product with high robustness, reliability, and ease of use - 1/10Gbps - Full gigabit support ensuring wide bandwidth - Supports various industrial protocols and high-density PoE/PoE+ - Maintenance features designed with usage scenarios in mind For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Routers, Switches, and Hubs

High robustness, reliability, and ease of use! L2/L3 switch compatible with 1/10Gbps.

The "Cisco IE4000 Series" is an L2/L3 switch (access switch) equipped with up to 20 Gigabit Ethernet ports, in addition to its robustness as an industrial switch. It features advanced security functions such as IEEE 802.1x authentication and traffic encryption, as well as bandwidth control capabilities. It supports industrial PoE/PoE+ to provide power to connected devices like IP cameras and wireless LAN access points. 【Features】 - High robustness, reliability, and ease of use as a network product - 1/10Gbps - Compatibility with IoT architecture through integration with the Cisco IoT portfolio - Rich and efficient management functions unique to Cisco switch products For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Routers, Switches, and Hubs

High robustness, reliability, and ease of use! L2/L3 switch compatible with 10/100Mbps.

The "Cisco IE3010 Series" is an L2/L3 switch (access switch) in a 1U rack-mounted chassis that also supports wall mounting. It is designed to withstand temperature, vibration, shock, surge voltage, and noise, making it suitable for a wide range of industrial environments. It complies with NEMA TS-2 and is suitable for traffic control system applications. Initial setup can be easily performed via a web browser, eliminating the need for terminal emulators. Configuration information can be saved and transferred to an SD card, allowing for quick replacement in case of failure. 【Features】 - Network product with high robustness, reliability, and ease of use - 10/100Mbps - Adopts a fanless convection cooling mechanism - Supports IEEE 1588v2 for high-precision synchronization - Various power options to accommodate different power environments For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Routers, Switches, and Hubs

High robustness, reliability, and ease of use! L2/L3 switch compatible with 10/100Mbps.

The "Cisco IE3000 Series" is an L2/L3 switch (access switch) that complies with standards such as IEEE 1613 and IEC 61850, ensuring durability to withstand operation in harsh environments. It supports PoE (up to 15.4W per port) and PoE+ (up to 30W per port). The modular configuration allows for flexible combinations of port numbers and power supplies, accommodating various environments. 【Features】 - Network products with high robustness, reliability, and ease of use - 10/100Mbps - Supports IEEE 1588v2, enabling high-precision synchronization - Initial setup can be easily performed via a web browser, eliminating the need for terminal emulators - Configuration information can be saved and transferred to an SD card, allowing for quick replacement in case of failure For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Routers, Switches, and Hubs

High robustness, reliability, and ease of use! L2 switch compatible with 10/100Mbps.

The "Cisco IE2000 Series" is an L2 switch (access switch) that supports industrial protocols such as CIP, EtherNet/IP, and PROFINET, allowing for integration with existing environments. Models that support IEEE 1588v2, NAT, and industrial PoE/PoE+ are also available. The IP67 compliant models offer excellent dust and water resistance, and the connectors are also designed to be dust and water resistant. 【Features】 - Network products with high robustness, reliability, and ease of use - 10/100Mbps - Easy setup and fast booting in under 60 seconds - In the event of a failure, the entire device can be replaced, and configuration information can be quickly transferred using an SD card. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Routers, Switches, and Hubs

Hotron Inc. has launched its new product, the "Vehicle Count Sensor CCS3"! This product is a ceiling-mounted sensor that combines infrared and radar technology. It reliably detects vehicles in both directions with a single unit, accommodating traffic during congestion and vehicle passing, thus achieving efficient occupancy management in large parking lots. Additionally, it can be utilized for exit warning purposes in addition to vehicle counting, contributing to the safe and smooth operation of parking facilities. 'Features' - Improved detection performance against changes in road surface during rainy weather by using both infrared and radar. - Equipped with IP67 waterproof and dustproof performance, making it effective even in salt damage areas. - Various settings can be configured from a dedicated app (for Android devices), with current settings easily understandable at a glance. - The base dimensions are the same as the previous model "CCS2," allowing for smooth replacement of existing equipment. *For more details, please refer to the product information, catalog download, or contact us.*

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Features: ● Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processor LGA 1851 socket (CPU sold separately) ● DDR5 6400MT/s dual-channel support, CU/U-DIMM x2 (up to 128GB) (memory sold separately) ● M.2 M-Key x1, E-Key x1 ● USB 3.2 x4, USB 2.0 x8 ● Intel Ethernet Controller I226-V (2.5GbE) x2 ● SATA 6Gb/s x2 (supports RAID 0 / 1 / 5) ● PCI Express Gen5 x16 x1, PCI Express Gen4 x4 x1, PCI Express Gen4 x1 x1 * This model does not include memory, storage, or OS.

Features: ● Intel Core Ultra 200S series processor LGA 1851 socket (up to 125W) (CPU sold separately) ● DDR5 6400MT/s dual-channel compatible, CU-DIMM/U-DIMM x4 (up to 256GB) (sold separately) ● M.2 M-Key x2, E-Key x1, B-Key x1 ● USB 3.2 x8, USB 2.0 x6 ● 2.5GbE LAN x3 ● SATA 6Gb/s x2 (supports RAID 0 / 1 / 5) ● PCIe Gen5 x16 x1, PCIe Gen4 x4 x2, PCIe Gen4 x1 x1 ● Compatible with ATX power supply * This model does not include memory, storage, or OS.

Features: ● Supports Intel Core Ultra 200S series processors with Intel H810 chipset and LGA1851 socket (up to 125W) (CPU sold separately) ● DDR5 CSO-DIMM x2 (up to 128GB) (memory sold separately) ● 2.5GbE LAN x2 ● HDMI x2, DisplayPort x1, LVDS/eDP x1 (supports simultaneous output of up to 3 screens) ● SATA 6Gb/s x4, M.2 M-Key x1, M.2 E-Key x1, M.2 B-Key x1, PCI Express Gen5 x16 x1 ● USB 3.2 Gen2 x2, USB 2.0 x8, RS-232/422/485 x1, RS-232 x5 ● Compatible with ATX power supply * This model does not include memory, storage, or OS.