Table of Contents Introduction Before You Start Confirm Package Contents Required Tools Installing the AI Appliance Upgrade Kit 1. Opening the AI Appliance 2. Removing the Original GPU Card 3. Replacing the Original GPU Card 4. Installing the Second GPU Card (VMA-AIA1-CG2-UPGK only) 5. Replacing the Support Label 6.
Introduction Avigilon provides two upgrade kits to upgrade either first-generation AI Appliance 1 model (VMA-AIA1-CG1 or VMA-AIA1-CG2) to its equivalent second-generation AI Appliance 2 model (VMA-AIA2-CG1 or VMA-AIA2- CG2). These kits provide a cost-effective way to upgrade your already deployed AI Appliance 1 model and take advantage of Avigilon's Next Generation Video Analytics and face recognition.
2 x GPU Power Cable USB with firmware upgrade package Label Avigilon Support Label Sticker with upgraded part number Required Tools The following tools are not included in the kit package, but are needed to complete the installation: Phillips #2 screwdriver Important: It is recommended that you always use an antistatic mat and antistatic strap while working on components inside the system.
Installing the AI Appliance Upgrade Kit Before starting to install the kit: 1. 1. 1. Shut down the AI Appliance. Press the power button on the front panel, and wait for the light to stop blinking to indicate shutdown is complete. WARNING — Opening or removing the system cover while the system is powered on may expose you to a risk of electric shock.
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2. Release and remove the top part of the air shroud by pressing in the clips, then holding it at both ends and lifting it away from the system. 3. AIA CG2 Only. Remove and discard the shroud filler for riser 3 only (the outer riser, circled in red in the diagram below) from the GPU air shroud slots.
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Ensure that the PCIe card holder latches on GPU air shroud and risers are closed before installing the GPU. 4. View the interior of the AI Appliance and identify the locations where the components of the kit will be installed. The view below shows the details of an AI Appliance with all of the covers and cards removed, and important components labeled with numbers.
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Note: The other components pointed out in the diagram are not affected by installing the AI Appliance Upgrade Kit. 1. Opening the AI Appliance...
2. Removing the Original GPU Card 1. From the back of the AI Appliance, locate where the original GPU card is installed. 2. Lift the expansion card latch to release the slots in expansion riser 1. 3. Disengage the PCIe card holder latch on the GPUcard. 4.
3. Replacing the Original GPU Card After the original GPU is removed, install the new GPU card in the same slot to replace the original card. 1. Unpack the GPU card and prepare it for installation. 2. Connect the GPU power cable to the connector on riser 1 and route the cable through the slot on the GPU air shroud.
4. Installing the Second GPU Card (VMA-AIA1-CG2-UPGK only) 1. Unpack the second GPU card and prepare it for installation. 2. Lift the expansion card latch and remove the BOSS card in Riser 3 PCIe Slot 7 to access the empty slot below. Hold the BOSS card by its edges and slide it out at an angle to release it from the connector on the riser.
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e. Press the PCIe lock on the GPU air shroud and riser to release the PCIe card holder latch. Ensure that the GPU edges are seated properly in the GPU air shroud slot and PCIe card holder latch to secure the GPU in place. 5.
The information on this tag includes the AI Appliance part number and serial number. A sticker that updates the part number to VMA-AIA2-CG1A (if the VMA-AIA1-CG1-UPGK was installed) or VMA- AIA2-CG2A (if the VMA-AIA1-CG2-UPGK was installed) is included in the upgrade kit. To ensure you receive the fastest support when calling Avigilon Tech Support, we recommend applying this new sticker on your system to indicate that it has been upgraded.
6. Restoring the Removed Components When all the components of the kit have been installed: 1. Ensure all expansion card latches are closed and there are filler covers for all empty slots. 2. Reinstall the top of the cooling shroud. Do not reinstall the shroud fillers. 3.
7. Upgrading the AI Appliance Firmware After upgrading the analytics processing power of either AI Appliance 1 model (VMA-AIA1-CG1 or VMA-AIA1- CG2) to the equivalent AI Appliance 2 model, you must upgrade the firmware on the appliance. Note: There may be errors reported from the ACC system related to missing or unexpected GPUs after performing the hardware upgrade but prior to the firmware upgrade.
The status indicators on the ACC Server and System cards are green. The part numbers have been updated: If you installed the VMA-AIA1-CG1-UPGK to upgrade a VMA-AIA1-CG1, the updated part number is VMA-AIA2-CG1A. If you installed the VMA-AIA1-CG2-UPGK to upgrade a VMA-AIA1-CG2, the updated part number is VMA-AIA2-CG2A.
As well as reconfiguring events, site rules, and alarms for Classified Object Detection and Appearance Search, you can now define them for Face Mask Detection and Face Recognition. Limited Warranty Avigilon warranty terms for this product are provided at avigilon.com/warranty. 9. Reconfiguring Analytics Settings...
For More Information For additional product documentation and software and firmware upgrades, visit support.avigilon.com. Technical Support Contact Avigilon Technical Support at support.avigilon.com/s/contactsupport. For More Information...
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