Avigilon provides optional 2 CPU kits for Premium and Standard network video recorders (NVR): NVR Premium 2 CPU Kit (HD-NVR4-PRM-2NDCPU) provides all the components needed to add CPU redundancy to an NVR Premium. NVR Standard 2 CPU Kit (HD-NVR4-STD-2NDCPU) provides all the components needed to add CPU redundancy to an NVR Standard.
1. Shut down the recorder. You can skip this step if you are installing the kit on a new recorder. a. In the Avigilon Control Center (ACC) Admin Tool, click Shut Down. Wait for the application to display this message: Control Center Server is Not Running b.
2. Installing the CPU While the recorder is open, install the CPU from the kit. 1. NVR4 Premium: If you are installing the CPU on a Premium recorder, remove the mid-plane hard disk tray. a. Disconnect the SAS and power cables (PRM only) connected to the mid-plane hard disk tray. b.
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2. NVR4 Standard: If you are installing the CPU on a Standard recorder, remove the black cooling shroud in the middle of the recorder and the butterfly riser slot that is positioned over the second CPU slot. a. Use a phillips #2 screwdriver to loosen the screw that is securing the butterfly riser slot. b.
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7. Place the heat sink on the processor and push down on the base of the heat sink until the bracket locks onto the heat sink. NOTE: Do not press on the heat sink fins. Ensure that the 2 guide pin holes on the bracket match the guide holes on the heat sink.
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8. Locate the 2nd processor socket. NVR Premium (HD-NVR4-PRM-2NDCPU) NVR Standard (HD-NVR4-STD-2NDCPU) 9. Align the pin 1 indicator on the heat sink to the system board and then place the processor and heat sink module on the processor socket. CAUTION — To avoid damaging the fins on the heat sink, do not press down on the heat sink fins.
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10. Push the blue retention clips inward to allow the heat sink to drop into place. NOTE: Do not force the processor into the socket. The processor should slide easily into the socket when aligned correctly. 11. Use the star-shaped screwdriver #T30 to tighten the screws on the heat sink in the following order: a.
3. Installing the Cooling Fan (NVR4 Standard Only) NOTE: Fan installation is only required for NVR4 Standard recorders. If you are installing the 2nd CPU into an NVR4 Premium, proceed to step 4. Installing RAM on the next page. While the recorder is open, install the cooling fan from the kit. 1.
4. Installing RAM After the CPU has been installed, insert the RAM included in the kit into memory sockets B1 and B2. CAUTION — Handle each memory module only by the edges to ensure that you don't touch the middle of the memory module or the metallic contacts.
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