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Installation Guide Avigilon™ HD Network Video Recorder HD-NVR3-STD-16TB and HD-NVR3-STD-24TB...
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Manual Activation Adding Licenses Networking Configuring the Avigilon Control Center Software Starting Up and Shutting Down the Avigilon Control Center Client Software Starting Up the Client Software Shutting Down the Client Software Logging Into and Out of a Site Logging In...
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Replacing Front or Back Hard Drives LED Indicators Diagnostic Indicators Power Status Indicators Network Link Status Indicators Hard Drive RAID Status Indicators Specifications Limited Warranty and Technical Support...
Introduction The Avigilon HD Network Video Recorder is preloaded with Avigilon Control Center™ software and is configured for maximum performance and reliability. The HD Network Video Recorder can be easily integrated into any existing Avigilon surveillance system, or act as the base of a new site.
5. Diagnostic indicators Provides information about system operations. For more information, see LED Indicators on page 21. 6. Information tag Provides the product service details, MAC addresses and a copy of the Windows license key. Back View 1. Serial connector Accepts connections to serial devices. 2.
Installation Package Contents Ensure the package contains the following: Avigilon HD 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.
9. Select the network mode for the appliance. The recommended option is Work Network. Next, the Windows software restarts and applies your settings. Once restarted, you will need to license your Avigilon Control Center system. Installing the Bezel The bezel can be installed on the front of the recorder to help protect the power button and hard drives against unauthorized access.
After the recorder restarts, the first screen you see is the Avigilon Control Center software license wizard. Other parts of the ACC system may start while you perform this procedure, but you will not be able to use any of the features until after license activation is complete.
If you choose to upgrade your existing license to a different edition, you will need to perform the licensing procedure again. In this case, you can access the Add License wizard from the Avigilon Control Center Server Admin Tool software.
3. Click Add License. 4. Complete either the Internet Activation Manual Activation procedure to add the new license to your current system. Networking By default, the HD Network Video Recorder acquires an IP address on the network through DHCP. If you need to set up the recorder to use a static IP address or any specific network configuration, see the Windows Help and Support files for more information.
After you set up and license the HD Network Video Recorder, it is recommended that you complete the following steps to configure the ACC system. For more information about any of the following procedures, see the help files provided with the Avigilon Control Center Client software.
Logging Into and Out of a Site After you start the Client software, you are immediately asked to log in to a site. By default, the HD Network Video Recorder is automatically added to the system as a server within a site of the same name. The default username is administrator with no password.
To avoid this issue, it is highly recommended that you create at least one other administrator level user as a backup. Connecting Cameras to the Avigilon Control Center System After all the cameras in your system have been physically connected to the network, you need to connect the cameras to the ACC system so that video can be recorded and indexed for search.
6. If it is not displayed, click to display the Site View Editor and choose where the device appears in the System Explorer. If your site includes virtual sub-sites, select a location for the device. The list on the right updates to show what is stored in that directory.
Setting Up a Weekly Recording Schedule You can set up a weekly recording schedule by applying templates to cameras for each day of the week. 1. In the server Setup tab, click . The Recording Schedule dialog box is displayed. 2.
1. In the server Setup tab, click The Recording and Bandwidth dialog box is displayed. The Data Aging column shows an estimate of the recording time that is available at each image rate, given the amount of space on the recording device. 2.
5. In the Login Timeout area, select the Enable login timeout check box to set the maximum amount of time the Avigilon Control Center Client software can be idle before the user is automatically logged out of the application.
Alarms tab and in the ACC Mobile App. Self-Learning Video Analytics If you have an Avigilon self-learning video analytics device, use the Video Analytics Configuration dialog box to configure classified object motion detection. Once configured, you can receive events, trigger alarms, define rules, and record video when specific object motion requires your attention.
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Setup the Gateway The ACC Gateway software allows you to access video from a remote web browser or mobile device. If the Gateway software is not set up, you cannot access video outside of your local network. Install the ACC Mobile app on your mobile device so that you can remotely monitor live and recorded video.
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.
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1. Remove the bezel. a. Unlock the bezel. b. Lift the release latch next to the lock. c. Pull the left end of the bezel then unhook the right end to remove the bezel. 2. Press the release button and slide the blank out of the hard drive slot. 3.
4. Open the Server Administrator application and expand the System Tree. The new hard drive should be automatically added to the Physical Disks list. The list is typically available here: System > Storage > PERC H730 > Connector 0 >Enclosure > Physical Disks. 5.
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6. Insert a new hard drive into the carrier then screw it into place. The hard drive connectors should face the back. 7. When the hard drive is secured in the carrier, insert the hard drive back into the recorder. 8.
LED Indicators The following tables describe what the LEDs on the recorder indicate. Diagnostic Indicators The diagnostic indicators on the front of the recorder highlight system issues during system startup. NOTE: The diagnostic indicators only light-up when the recorder is powered. LED Indicator Description Blue —...
The recorder is connected to a network at less than the maximum Link LED is orange port speed. The recorder is working with other parts of the Avigilon Control Connection Status LED is blinking green Center software. Network Link Status Indicators...
Hard Drive RAID Status Indicators Each hard drive has its own set of LED indicators to show its activity and status. Figure 5: (1) Status LED. (2) Activity LED The Activity LED flashes green when the hard drives are working. The following table describes what the Status LEDs indicate: LED Indicator Description...
Specifications System Avigilon Control Center Software Enterprise, Standard and Core Operating System Windows Embedded Standard 7 software Hard Disk Drive Configuration Near-line SAS, hot swappable, RAID 6 Mechanical Dimensions (H x W x D) 8.73 cm (3.44 in.) x 48.24 cm (18.99 in.) x 71.6 cm (28.19 in.) Weight 22.7 kg (50.04 lb)
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EN 55022:2010/CISPR 22:2010 EN 61000-3-2:2006 +A1:2009 +A2:2009/IEC 61000-3-2:2005 +A1:2008 +A2:2009 (Class D) EN 61000-3-3:2008/ IEC 61000-3-3:2008 Electromagnetic Immunity EN 55024:2010/CISPR 24:2010 Directives RoHS, Reach (SVHC), WEEE Specifications...
Limited Warranty and Technical Support Avigilon warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product will be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of 3 years from date of purchase. The manufacturer’s liability hereunder is limited to replacement of the product, repair of the product or replacement of the product with repaired product at the discretion of the manufacturer.
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