Table of Contents Introduction Before You Start Overview Front View Back View Installation Package Contents Installing the Rack Rails and Cable Management Arm Connecting Cables Installing the Bezel Configuring Windows 10 Troubleshooting Network Configuration Operating System Recovery By Avigilon Recovery Partition Operating System Recovery By External USB LED Indicators Power Status Indicators...
Introduction The Avigilon Network Video Recorder is preloaded with the Avigilon Control Center software and is configured for maximum performance and reliability. The Network Video Recorder can be easily integrated into any existing Avigilon security system, or act as the base of a new site. Before You Start Avigilon recommends the use of an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system to protect your video surveillance system hardware.
3. Video connector Accepts a VGA monitor connection. 4. LCD display Provides information about system information and error messages. For details about the error messages, see the Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide. 5. USB connectors Accepts USB connections to external devices. 6.
Installation Package Contents Ensure the package contains the following: Avigilon Network Video Recorder Rack sliding rail assembly kit Cable management arm assembly kit Bezel and key Power cable Recovery USB — contains Windows recovery software and supporting materials. Installing the Rack Rails and Cable Management Arm If the recorder will be kept in a server rack, install the Rack Sliding Rails and the Cable Management Arm provided in the recorder package.
1. Slide the right end of the bezel against the right hinge of the recorder. 2. Push the left end of the bezel against the recorder until it clicks into place. 3. Use the provided key to lock the bezel. Configuring Windows 10 When you start the Video Appliance for the first time, you will need to configure the Windows operating system that is installed on the appliance.
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Important: Your operating system drive will be erased and restored to factory settings. Before you proceed with operating system recovery, complete any necessary backups of custom ACC configuration and video recordings. For more information about ACC software backups, see http://avigilon.com/recovery. Note: Depending on when your was shipped, it is recommended that you connect to the network when possible to install updates for Windows and ACC Client software after system recovery is completed.
Operating System Recovery By External USB If you need to recover the Windows operating system on the and you have access to the internet, it is recommended that you download the latest Avigilon Recovery Image from http://avigilon.com/recovery and refer to Support and Downloads for the following information: Minimum size of the USB recovery device Creating an external USB recovery device Recovering the operating system from an external USB recovery device...
LED Indicators The following tables describe what the LEDs on the recorder indicate. Power Status Indicators The power button on the front of the recorder lights up when power is on. Additional information about the power supply is provided by the power status indicator on the back of the recorder.
Figure 2: (1) Link LED. (2) Connection Status LED. LED Indicator Description The recorder is not connected to a network. The recorder is connected to a network at the maximum port Link LED is green speed (1 Gbps or 10 Gbps). The recorder is connected to a network at less than the Link LED is orange maximum port speed.
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LED Indicator Description Blinks green for three seconds, orange The hard drive rebuild has been aborted. for three seconds and off for six seconds Hard Drive RAID Status Indicators...
Advanced Features Checking System Health The Server Administrator software is pre-installed on the recorder. The software provides information about the recorder’s system operation status, and gives you remote access to the recorder for recovery operations. If one of the LED indicators on the recorder is flashing an error warning, the Server Administrator will display details about the problem.
Replacing Hard Drives 1. Locate the failed hard drive at the front or back of the recorder. 2. Press the release button on the front left of the hard drive. 3. When the handle is released, pull the hard drive out of the recorder. 4.
Specifications System Avigilon Control Center Software Enterprise, Standard and Core Operating System Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB Hard Disk Drive Configuration Near-line SAS, hot swappable, RAID 5 Mechanical Dimensions (H x W x D) 42.95 mm x 482.4 mm x 674.7 mm (1.69 in. x 18.99 in. x 26.56 in.) Weight 13.8 kg (30.42 lb)
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Storage Altitutde 12,000 m (39,370 ft) Certifications Safety EN 60950-1:2006 / A11:2009 / A1:2010 / A12:2011 / A2:2013 UL/CSA/IEC 60950-1, 2 Ed + Am 1: 2009 + Am 2: 2013 EN 62311:2008 Power Efficiency 80 PLUS Titanium ENERGY STAR 2.0 Electromagnetic Emissions EN 55032:2012+AC2011/CISPR 22:2008 EN 61000-3-2:2006 + A1:2009 + A2:2009/IEC 61000-3-2:2005...