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What aspects of ONVIF Profile-T are currently supported in MASS? 

Answer:

MASS already supports Profile-T in terms of the PTZ interface and pulling H.264 video.

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When will secure connection for ONVIF Profile-T cameras be supported in MASS? 

Answer:

Secure connection for Profile-T cameras is planned for release in MASS version 3.27.0.

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Does MASS support H.265 compression as specified in Profile-T? 

Answer:

No. H.265 support cannot be achieved in the near future. However, cameras supporting Profile-T also support H.264, so operational functionality will work even though full compliance with Profile-T cannot be declared.

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When will customers need to upgrade to MASS 3.27.0 for Profile-T cameras? 

Answer:

Customers will need to upgrade to MASS 3.27.0 only if their new Profile-T cameras force a secure connection. If a secure connection is not forced, no upgrade action is required.

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Why is ONVIF ending support for Profile S? 

Answer:

ONVIF is deprecating Profile S because it relies on an older username token authentication method that no longer meets modern cybersecurity best practices.

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What is the deadline for ONVIF Profile S conformance and support? 

Answer:

Support and new product certifications for Profile S end on March 31, 2027, which is the final day for manufacturers to submit new products for Profile S conformance.

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Will existing Profile S cameras stop working after March 31, 2027? 

Answer:

No. Existing, deployed Profile S cameras and systems will continue functioning, and no immediate replacement is required, though manufacturers will stop introducing new Profile S devices.

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What advantages does ONVIF Profile T offer over Profile S? 

Answer:

Profile T includes all the basic video features of Profile S while adding advanced video compression and stronger security capabilities, such as TLS/HTTPS encryption.