Matrix is a custom hardware/software platform for building the integrated security systems based on digital surveillance systems.

Matrix Linux Server (LS) and Matrix LinuxHub (LH) are the hardware/software video commutators used for receiving, processing (analog-to-digital conversion) and transmitting video images via IP networks. LS and LH work under the Linux OS (kernel 2.6). A LH is shown in the figure.

There are two basic configurations of LS (LH):

1. Based on FS5 video capture card;
2. Based on FS6 or FS16 video capture cards;
3. Based on  FX4 video capture card;
4. Based on  FX8 video capture card;
5. Based on  FX16 video capture card.

The main technical specifications of LS (LH) depend on the specifications of video capture cards. LS (LH) is used with Intellect-based systems. Remote access to LS (LH) is available using the Web interface.

LH/LS features:

1. Enclosed in desktop casing of microATX type (FS6 card) and Mini-ITX type (FS5 card) or 1u type that can be fixed or installed in the computer cabinet (FX4, FX8 and FX16 cards).
2. Watchdog hardware system for system failure prevention.
3. Flash memory used for storing the operating system.
4. Telemetry devices connection.
5. External storage connection for storing video recordings from video cameras (LS only).
6. External devices connection to the embedded sensor/relay module – 4/4 for FS5, FX4, FX8 and FX16 and 4/16 for FS6/16 (optionally).
7. Possibility for remote firmware update.
8. No local videostream display (monitor connected directly to LS (LH) for viewing the video received from the cameras).

The figure below shows a general structural diagram of the digital video surveillance system based on the Matrix hardware/software platform.

LH is not an independent device. In contrast to the LS it receives the system configuration from Intellect  instead of saving it. LH can operate correctly and display video through the Web interface only if it is connected to the core of Intellect.