News and Announcements

We are pleased to announce the general availability of the major software release MN.2024.2.0, which includes both software and firmware updates with key new features listed below. For further information, please refer to the Release Notes.

Command Enterprise

Unified User Management

Simplifies user management by eliminating the need for multiple credentials. Users are able to log in and access Command Enterprise and March Networks cloud services using a single username and password. Requires that Single Sign-On is implemented.

Mass Management

Axis, Oncam, Hanwha, and i-PRO devices are now supported in Command Enterprise Mass Management, for configuration file import, applying and monitoring multiple devices, and firmware upgrades.

Camera Mass Configuration

You can now create configuration templates to apply single or multiple camera parameters to one or multiple devices, without the need to apply the whole configuration file like Mass Management. Applies to March Networks, Axis, Oncam, Hanwha, i-PRO, and ONVIF devices.

Customized Folders

Allows you to organize and group your topology by adding customized folders (available in the System, Logical, and Personal trees). You can customize folder icons and add attribute fields, for custom information. You can also control who can view the custom attribute fields in the folders, so that certain information is only available to trusted users.

Temporary Account

A quick and easy method to allow a temporary access for maintenance purposes. The temporary account automatically expires, reducing the workload for customers that require multiple temporary accounts.

Supported OS

Support for Windows Server 2022 was added.

Command Media Archiver

Supported OS

Support for Windows Server 2022 was added.

Command Applications

New applications and integrations are available in the Command solution.

Password Manager

Password Manager is a password mass management application, that provides the capability to centrally manage the main password of recorders and supported cameras.

• Part Number: 42538 / Description: Command Enterprise Password Mass Management Application per NVR – Enables CES users to bulk change and update passwords of X-Series, IPX-Series, XT-Series, EL-Series, CRS and cameras. To be used on Command Enterprise in an on-premise configuration. Requires Command Enterprise Base license (P/No 27207 or P/No 37546). Requires a minimum 1-year Software Maintenance Agreement (P/No 24315).

Command Client

No customer facing updates for Command Client.

Web Client

No customer facing updates for Command Client.

Smart Deploy

Unified Scheduling

An improvement has been made to Smart Deploy that consolidates the creation and maintenance of schedules within a single UX location. Schedules can now be created and shared across multiple items within Smart Deploy:

• Alarms and events
• Retention schedules
• Switches
• Monitors

Camera Configuration Wizard from the Camera Configuration page

It is now possible to select multiple cameras from the Camera Configuration page and open the Camera Configuration Wizard for them.

Command Recording Software and R6 Embedded Recorders

R6 embedded recorders include the X-Series, the EL-Series, and the RideSafe XT Series.

ONVIF import sector support

CRS and R6 recorders now support the Import Sector functionality on ONVIF cameras and encoders.

R6 Embedded Recorders

LLA Selection

On all R6 embedded recorders you can specify the network port to enable LLA. This allows the Smart Deploy Auto discovery to locate cameras using LLA with no defined network settings.

Camera Time Synchronization from NVR

On all R6 embedded recorders you can configure a time synch mechanism from the recorder to attached cameras, based on the recorder time.

Analog PTZ control via serial port

On all R6 embedded recorders you can control analog PTZ cameras via RS-422 serial control.

Bandwidth Throttling

R6 Recorders allow users to define the overall output bandwidth on the primary NIC. Throttling can be set as a default value, or on event or schedule.

X-Series and RideSafe XT Series

Licensable channels

The X-Series and RideSafe XT Series recorders now support additional channels, after applying a license from Command Enterprise:

• Part Number: 42033 / Description: Recorder software camera license for a single camera. Supported on X-Series, IPX Series, XT-Series and EL-Series recorders. Also requires 3-year Software Maintenance Agreement (p/n 24315-103).

Additional channels supported by each model:

X Series X12** models (X-12):

• X1216 (4 channels)
• X1224 (4 channels)
• X1232 (0 channels)
• X1248 (0 channels)
• X1264 (0 channels)

X Series X04** models (X-04):

• X0404 (2 channels)
• X0408 (2 channels)
• X0412 (2 channels)

X Series X** models (IPX – all IP):

• X32 (8 channels)
• X48 (8 channels)
• X64 (0 channels)

RideSafe XT-Series models:

• XT08 (2 channels)
• XT12 (2 channels)
• XT16 (4 channels)

X-Series

AI analytic alarms on objects

AI analytic detected objects are now tracked and can be used for intrusion detection, loitering detection, and wire cross alarms in Command, Searchlight, and Searchlight Cloud.

AI analytic searches on people

AI analytics now recognize upper and lower body colors, generating data that can be used in searches from Searchlight and Searchlight Cloud.

EL Series

Licensable granular user rights

The EL Series recorders can now support granular user rights and management, after applying a license from Command Enterprise:

• Part Number: 42514 / Description: Software License to enable granular user rights and management. Supported on EL Series recorders. Requires 3-year Software Maintenance Agreement (P/No 24315-103).

R5 Embedded Recorders

Admin Console now supports the option to enable Multi-Factor Authentication for recorders managed under Command Enterprise.

Cameras and Edge Devices

New cameras, edge devices, or new features supported on them.

No customer facing updates for cameras and edge devices.