Hikvision HikCentral Professional (HCP) v3.0: Scalable Security Management Solution

Hikvision has announced the release of HikCentral Professional (HCP) v3.0, an advanced security management software platform with a new scalable clustering architecture designed to support large-scale applications like retail chains, multi-site banking, and smart communities.

Fred Wu, Product Director at Hikvision, highlighted the upgrade as a significant transformation in security management. HCP v3.0 integrates clustering and load-balancing technologies to future-proof enterprise operations while maintaining optimal performance.

Key features of HCP v3.0 include:

1. Scalable Clustering Architecture:

• Supports up to 20,000 video channels per server, doubling the previous capacity.
• Master-slave clustering allows dynamic scaling, supporting up to 55,000 devices and 50,000 video channels.
• Hot standby solutions ensure continuous operation during server failures, with failover capabilities for both master and slave servers.

2. Elevated Streaming Performance:

• Optimised external streaming media support and load-balancing technologies ensure smooth video retrieval, even during peak usage.

3. Enterprise-Grade Data Management and Security:

• External PostgreSQL database supports billions of records for fast storage and retrieval.
• Hot backups safeguard against data loss, ensuring zero downtime.

4. Unified Visual Management:

• The intuitive interface allows administrators to easily manage servers and monitor system health with real-time dashboards.

HCP v3.0 is designed to support business growth while simplifying operations, making it an ideal solution for enterprises managing complex security systems.