Axis Communications 2401 - Manual (Page 45)

AXIS 2400/2401 Admin Manual Customizing The Video Server 45
Appendix D - Customizing The Video Server
Modifying the File System
The Linux-based operating system and flash memory file system make it possible for
advanced users and application developers to customize the AXIS 2400/2401 by adding
additional files to the read-write area of the flash memory.
Important!
Although modification of the file system is not supported, the Axis web at www.axis.com
does maintain various documents designed to assist third-party development. These
include detailed information such as:
• The Axis Camera API, HTTP-Interface Specification
• A description of the reduced PHP3 scripting language
Configuring using FTP
As an alternative to configuring the AXIS 2400/2401 using a browser, the configuration
parameters of your unit can be modified using the File Transfer Protocol (FTP).
FTP is supported by most operating environments and is a useful method for quickly
downloading standard pre-configurations to one or more video servers.
• Modification of the flash file system is NOT supported by Axis. In practice, this means that Axis will
not answer questions relating to custom script or Web page development, but merely wishes to
inform potential application developers of the possibilities afforded by the Linux-based file structure
of the AXIS 2400/2401.
• When attempting to modify the product, you may inadvertently create a problem that will require
you to return the AXIS 2400/2401 to its factory default settings. At worst, you may even cause per-
manent damage to the unit that renders it unusable. Consequently, Axis strongly recommends that
inexperienced users DO NOT modify the file system.