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Access Control

LenelS2 OnGuard

Comprehensive Physical Security Solutions for Greater Security, Safety and Efficiency.

The OnGuard® physical access control system is a superior, integrated and customizable security management system. It is built to meet your evolving needs. The OnGuard system delivers solutions that seamlessly unify access control and video monitoring for a wide range of industries.

System Intelligence

System overview

LenelS2 OnGuard logo
Manufacturer
LenelS2
Platform
Security system

Architecture

Deployment models, system topology and availability features.

LenelS2 OnGuard uses a scalable client-server architecture designed for enterprise access control and security management environments. The platform supports centralized and distributed deployments. Controllers, communication services and operator workstations can run across multiple buildings, sites and locations. OnGuard supports high-availability architectures using redundant infrastructure and supported failover configurations. Availability and recovery capabilities depend on the installed software version, licensed features and underlying server and database infrastructure. Traditional OnGuard is primarily deployed on-premises. Cloud-hosted and hybrid options may be available through supported infrastructure and connected services. OnGuard Cloud is offered as a separate cloud-hosted solution. Enterprise-wide management capabilities should not automatically be interpreted as native federation between independent OnGuard installations. Such functionality requires verification against the relevant software edition and architecture.

On-premises

Supported

LenelS2 OnGuard is primarily installed on customer‑owned servers in a data‑center or on‑site environment.

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Cloud

Partial

LenelS2 offers OnGuard Cloud, a SaaS version of the platform hosted by the manufacturer.

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Hybrid

Partial

LenelS2 mentions cloud‑and‑hybrid security solutions, indicating support for hybrid deployment models.

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Distributed

Supported

OnGuard can be deployed across multiple servers and sites, allowing distributed installations for large enterprises.

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Federation

Partial

Connect and manage multiple independent systems.

Redundancy

Supported

High‑availability configurations provide redundant servers and database clustering to ensure continuous operation.

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Failover

Supported

Failover mechanisms are included in the high‑availability design to automatically switch to standby components.

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System requirements

Supported platform components for OnGuard Onguard 8.4.

Current version
Onguard 8.4

Operating systems

Windows 10
ProSupported
Microsoft
Verified 2026-08-22
Windows 10
IOTSupported
Microsoft
Verified 2026-08-22
Windows 10
EnterpriseSupported
Microsoft
Verified 2026-08-22
Windows 11
ProSupported
Microsoft
Verified 2026-08-22
Windows 11
IOTSupported
Microsoft
Verified 2026-08-22
Windows 11
EnterpriseSupported
Microsoft
Verified 2026-08-22
Windows 7
ProNot supported
Microsoft
Verified 2026-08-22
Windows 8.1
ProNot supported
Microsoft
Verified 2026-08-22
Windows Server
2025Supported
Microsoft
Verified 2026-08-22
Windows Server
2022Supported
Microsoft
Verified 2026-08-22
Windows Server
2019Supported
Microsoft
Verified 2026-08-22
Windows Server
2016Not supported
Microsoft
Verified 2026-08-22
Windows Server
2012Not supported
Microsoft
Verified 2026-08-22

Databases

SQL
2025Supported
Microsoft
Verified 2026-08-22
SQL
2022Supported
Microsoft
Verified 2026-08-22
SQL
2019Supported
Microsoft
Verified 2026-08-22
SQL
2017Not supported
Microsoft
Verified 2026-08-22
SQL
2016Not supported
Microsoft
Verified 2026-08-22
SQL
2014Not supported
Microsoft
Verified 2026-08-22

Virtualization

Hyper-V
10.0.17763.1Supported
Microsoft
Verified 2026-08-22
vCenter Server ESX
8.0.3Supported
VMware
Verified 2026-08-22
Workstation
17.6.2Supported
VMware
Verified 2026-08-22

Browsers

Chrome
Supported
Google
Verified 2026-08-22
Safari
Supported
MacOS
Verified 2026-08-22
Edge
Supported
Microsoft
Verified 2026-08-22
Firefox
Supported
Mozilla
Verified 2026-08-22

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Integrations & Plugins

Technical integrations available for OnGuard.

Integrations
14

All integrations

14 integrations

Genetec Security Center

Video Management SystemStandard support
Supported system versions
Onguard 8.4

Milestone XProtect

Video Management SystemStandard support
Supported system versions
Onguard 8.4

Honeywell EBI

BuildingStandard support
Supported system versions
Onguard 8.4

ASSA ABLOY Aperio

Locks & ReadersStandard support
Supported system versions
Onguard 8.4
Acre

SPC

IntrusionPluginVersion 1.0
Supported system versions
Onguard 8.4Onguard 8.2Onguard 8.3Ongaurd 8.0Onguard 8.1

BlueDiamond Mobile Credentials

Locks & ReadersStandard support
Supported system versions
Onguard 8.4

Honeywell 35 Series Video

Video Management SystemStandard support
Supported system versions
Onguard 8.4

Everbridge / CNL Control Center

Physical Security Information Management (PSIM)Standard support
Supported system versions
Onguard 8.4
Honeywell

Honeywell Galaxy

IntrusionPluginVersion 1.0
Supported system versions
Onguard 7.2Onguard 7.4Onguard 8.4Onguard 8.2Onguard 8.3Onguard 7.6Ongaurd 8.0Onguard 8.1Onguard 7.0

Honeywell PW7000

Access ControlStandard support
Supported system versions
Onguard 8.4

Otis Compass

ElevatorStandard support
Supported system versions
Onguard 8.4

Invixium IXM TITAN

BiometricsStandard support
Supported system versions
Onguard 8.4

Detrios DAX

Access ControlStandard support
Supported system versions
Onguard 8.4

Cove

Visitor systemStandard support
Supported system versions
Onguard 8.4

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