Install the Bezel Configure the Operating System Logging into Windows 10 for the First Time Activate the ACC Software and Connect to Avigilon Cloud Services Activate ACC Software and Feature Licenses Connect to Avigilon Cloud Services (Optional) Activating a License...
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Network Link Status Indicators Hard Drive RAID Status Indicators System Health and Identification Modes Resetting the iDRAC System For More Information Product User Guides...
Introduction The Avigilon NVR5 Value is preloaded with the Avigilon Control Center software and is configured for maximum performance and reliability. The NVR5 Value can be easily integrated into any existing Avigilon security system, or act as the base of a new site.
Provides access to hot-swappable hard drives. The LED indicators on each hard drive caddy indicate the status of the hard drive. The NVR5-VAL-6TB, NVR5-VAL-12TB, NVR5-VAL-24TB models are equipped with four hard drives. The NVR5-VAL-16TB is equipped with three hard drives.
6. Keyboard port and mouse port Accepts connectors to a keyboard and mouse. Package Contents Ensure the package contains the following hardware: Avigilon NVR5 Value ReadyRails 1U/2U Static Rails For 2/4-Post Racks Bezel and key Power cables C13 / C14 ...
Installation Connect the Cables and Power On Refer to the diagrams in the Overview section for the location of the different connectors. Make the following connections as required: 1. Connect a KVM switch or separate keyboard, mouse and monitor to the recorder. The keyboard and mouse can be connected to any USB port on the recorder.
It is highly recommended to create a second Administrator user as a backup. 5. You are logged in to the Windows environment. The Avigilon Control Center Admin Tool and the ACC Client automatically start up.
You can start to back up the system settings for your new site in the ACC Client software after it is configured. These settings include the ACC password, and the settings for the camera connections. For more information on backing up the site and server configurations, see the Avigilon ACC Client User Guide. Activating a License Once your license is activated, you can immediately use the new licensed features.
6. Click Save File… and choose where you want to save the .key file. You can rename the file as required. 7. Copy the .key file to a computer with internet access. In a browser: 1. Go to activate.avigilon.com. 2. Click Choose File and select the .key file. 3. Click Upload. A capabilityResponse.bin file should download automatically. Online Activation...
If not, allow the download to occur when you are prompted. 4. Complete the product registration page to receive product updates from Avigilon. 5. Copy the .bin file to a computer running the ACC Client software. In the ACC Client: 1.
You can monitor the health of the system components in the Site Health page in either the ACC Client software or Avigilon Cloud Services (ACS). See the Help files provided with the ACC Client software, the Avigilon ACC Client User Guide, or the Avigilon ACS Client User Guide available from the Avigilon website for more information.
Allow up to half an hour for the recovery to complete. 5. After system reboot, complete the Windows setup process. 6. Navigate to C:\Avigilon\Control Center Installation Files, and run the ACC installer for the version of ACC software in use at your site.
Maintenance Checking System Health You can check your system health through the ACC Client Site Health or with the Server Administrator software. ACC Client Site Health You can check on the health of the system components in the Site Health in the ACC Client software. See Site Health in the ACC Client User Guide for more information.
settings, assign a hot spare and remotely monitor the system health. For more information about the features in the Server Administrator, see the Help system provided in the software. Replacing Hard Drives Guidelines When replacing hard drives, observe the following general guidelines: If only one drive is used, install the drive in the drive bay with the lowest device number.
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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.
Steady amber — The system is in fail-safe mode. Note: If the system health indicates a degraded or critical state, System health and contact Avigilon Technical Support for assistance. System ID Blinking amber — The system is experiencing a fault. Check the System Event Log.
LED Indicator Description Steady amber — An electrical error has occurred. Possible errors include: Electrical Voltage out of range Failed power supply Voltage regulator Check the power status indicator to confirm if it is an issue with the power supply, and reset the power supply unit, if the error persists. Steady amber —...
Figure 5: (1) The power status indicator. LED Indicator Description Power is not connected. Green Power is supplied. Network Link Status Indicators When the recorder is connected to the network, the recorder’s connection status LEDs above the Ethernet port display the recorder’s connection status to the network. The following table describes what the LEDs indicate: Figure 6: (1) Link LED.
Figure 7: (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 Green The hard drive is online. The hard drive is ready for removal from the recorder. Note: The indicator remains off until all drives are initialized after the system is turned on.
For information about using the iDRAC web interface to perform the reset, see the Enabling iDRAC Enterprise Features Setup Guide. Limited Warranty Avigilon warranty terms for this product are provided at avigilon.com/warranty. Resetting the iDRAC System...
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. Product User Guides For product user guides, visit the Downloads page: NVR: https://www.avigilon.com/support/infrastructure/nvr-downloads For More Information...