Table of Contents Introduction Confirm Package Contents Required Tools Installing the AI NVR Standard Performance Kit 1. Opening the AI NVR 2. Installing the CPU 3. Installing Additional RAM 4. Removing the Pre-installed GPU Card 5. Installing the New GPU card 6. Reattach the NVR5 Cover 7.
Introduction Avigilon provides an optional AI NVR Performance Upgrade Kit for the AI NVR Standard. This kit increases the analytic capacity of the AI NVR allowing it to run more concurrent analytics. See the Analytics Sizing Guide for more details. Important: An AI NVR Standard with the: Performance Upgrade Kit installed is supported on Release ACC 7.12.4 or...
Confirm Package Contents Confirm that the kit you are installing contains the following components: 1 × Intel Xeon CPU 1 × processor bracket 1 × heat sink 2 × 8GB RDIMM 1 × P2200 GPU 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 NVR Standard Performance Kit Before starting to install the kit: 1. Log in to the ACC Client on a workstation on the same network as the AI NVR you are going to upgrade. a. In the System Explorer, select the AI NVR you are going to upgrade. b.
1. Opening the AI NVR 1. At the top of the AI NVR, unlock the latch release then lift and rotate the latch towards the back of the unit. The cover slides back and is released from the body. Tip: Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the shipping screws before unlatching the cover if you are removing the cover of an AI NVR for the first time.
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10—Expansion Card Riser 1 The second P2200 GPU card is installed on the middle slot (Slot 2) of this riser, below the original GPU card in the top slot (slot 1). Note: The other components pointed out in the diagram are not affected by installing the AI NVR Standard Performance Kit.
2. Installing the CPU You need the processor bracket, processor (CPU), and heatsink provided in the kit to complete this procedure. With the AI NVR open and the protective cover removed: 1. Locate the 2nd processor socket and pull off the CPU dust cover with the yellow label over the socket. 2.
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Ensure that the 2 guide pin holes on the bracket match the guide holes on the heat sink. Ensure that the pin 1 indicator on the heat sink (circled red in the image below) is aligned with the pin 1 indicator on the bracket before placing the heat sink onto the processor and bracket. 7.
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Important: Do not force the processor into the socket. The processor should slide easily into the socket when aligned correctly. 9. Use the star-shaped screwdriver #T30 to tighten the screws on the heat sink in the following order: a. Partially tighten the first screw (approximately 3 turns). b.
3. Installing Additional RAM After the CPU has been installed, insert the RAM included in the kit into memory sockets B1 and B2. Important: 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. Important: To prevent damage to the memory module or memory module socket during installation, do not bend or flex the memory module.
memory modules into sockets until the socket levers click into place. Important: Do not apply pressure at the center of the memory module. Apply pressure to both ends of the memory module evenly. Note: If you are installing both the AI NVR Performance Upgrade Kit and the AI NVR Standard 10GbE Kit (AINVR-STD-10GBE) in the AI NVR, use the using the instructions in the "Installing the 10GbECard in Slot 3 of Expansion Riser 1"...
5. Disconnect the GPU power cable from the GPU and system board. Note: The card in this illustration does not match the appearance of the actual card installed in slot 1. 5. Installing the New GPU card 1. Unpack the GPU card and prepare it for installation. Note: For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card.
Note: This illustration shows how a card is installed in slot 1 and then how the expansion card latch is closed. The technique to install the card in slot 2 is the same, except it is beneath the card in slot 1 and has to be installed first. The card in this illustration does not match the appearance of the actual card installed in slot 1.
7. Confirming the Installation Verify the upgrade is successful: 1. Log in to the ACC Client on a workstation on the same network as the AI NVR. 2. In the System Explorer, click Site Setup, and click Site to expand the site containing the upgraded AI NVR.
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Limited Warranty Avigilon warranty terms for this product are provided at avigilon.com/warranty. 7. Confirming the Installation...
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. Windows™ Upgrade and Recovery Guide for Avigilon Systems (link) Hewlett Packard Enterprise HPE iLO 5 User Guide (link)
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