Can video be sent over an IP network using a network switch to a PC server with video management software?

The correct assertion is that video can indeed be sent over an IP network using a network switch to a PC server with video management software. This technology operates based on Internet Protocol (IP), which allows the transmission of video data packets across the network.

Modern video surveillance systems utilize IP cameras that encode video footage into digital packets. These packets can be routed through a network switch, which manages traffic within the network, directing the video data to the designated server that is running video management software (VMS). The VMS then decodes the packets and processes the video stream for monitoring, storage, and analysis.

While some specific configurations and considerations, such as network bandwidth and the capability of the VMS, may influence performance, the fundamental capability of transmitting video over an IP network is well-established in today’s technology. Thus, stating that video cannot be transmitted in this manner does not align with the practical applications of current electronic security systems.