Avigilon AI NVR Standard Performance Kit User manual

AINVR Standard Performance
Kit
Installation Guide
AINVR-STD-PRK 
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Table of Contents
Introduction 4
Confirm Package Contents 4
Required Tools 4
Installing the AINVR Standard Performance Kit 5
1. Removing the AINVR Cover 6
2. Installing the CPU 7
3. Installing Additional RAM 10
4. Installing the New GPUcard 12
5. Restoring the Removed Components 13
6. Confirming the Installation 13
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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 later. Your organization must upgrade to a release of the ACCsoftware that supports
the upgraded AINVR Standard if it is using an earlier release of the software.
Part Number Description
AINVR-STD-PRK AINVR Standard Performance Upgrade Kit
Note: If the AINVR is an operating part of your security system, be aware that it must be shut down
to complete this procedure.
Confirm Package Contents
Confirm that the kit you are installing contains the following components:
o1 × Intel Xeon CPU
o1 × processor bracket
o1 × heat sink
o2 × 8GB RDIMM
o1 × P2200 GPU
Required Tools
The following tools are not included in the kit package, but are needed to complete the installation:
lStar-shaped screwdriver #T30
lPhillips #2 screwdriver
Important: It is recommended that you always use an antistatic mat and antistatic strap while
working on components inside the system.
Introduction 4

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. In the New Task menu, click Server Analytics . Note down the number of cameras
analytics enabled connected to the AINVR and the current resource loads. For more
information, see the Enabling Analytics topic in the ACC Client Help.
2. Turn off the AINVR, including all attached peripherals.
WARNING — Opening or removing the system cover while the system is powered on may
expose you to a risk of electric shock.
3. Disconnect the AINVR from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals.
Important: It is recommended that you always use an antistatic mat and antistatic strap while
working on components inside the system.
4. If applicable, remove the system from the rack.
Important: Whenever you need to lift the system, get others to assist you. To avoid injury, do
not attempt to lift the system by yourself.
Install the kit components in the following order:
1. Removing the AINVR Cover 6
2. Installing the CPU 7
3. Installing Additional RAM 10
4. Installing the New GPUcard 12
5. Restoring the Removed Components 13
6. Confirming the Installation 13
Installing the AINVR Standard Performance Kit 5

1. Removing the AINVR Cover
1. Shut down the AINVR. Press the power button on the front panel, and wait for the light to stop blinking
to indicate shutdown is complete.
2. Remove all network, power and peripheral cables from the AINVR.
3. 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.
4. Remove the air shroud by holding it at both ends and lifting it away from the system.
5. Remove the black plastic protective cover over the socket. Press the 2 blue clips and lift off the cover.
The protective cover is no longer needed and can be recycled.
6. View the interior of the AINVR and identify the locations where the components of the kit will be
installed.
The view below shows the details of an AINVR with all of the covers and cards removed, and
important components labeled with numbers.
Important: The view below does not show the GPUcard that is pre-installed in Expansion
1. Removing the AINVR Cover 6

Card RIser 1 Slot 1 (labeled 10 in the diagram). Do not remove this card as part of this upgrade.
The components affected by the AINVR Standard Performance Upgrade Kit are:
l4— Memory module
The 2 DIMMs in the upgrade kit are installed here.
l5—CPU2 processor and heat sink module socket (with dust cover)
The second CPU in the performance kit is installed here.
l10—Expansion Card Riser 1
The second P2200 GPU card is installed on the middle slot (Slot 2) of this riser, above the
original GPUcard in the lowest 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
2. Installing the CPU 7

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. Unpack the CPU.
3. Place the processor in the processor tray.
Note: Ensure that the pin 1 indicator on the processor tray is aligned with the pin 1 indicator on
the processor.
4. Flex the outer edges of the processor bracket and ensure that the processor is locked into the clips on
the bracket.
Note: Ensure that the pin 1 indicator on the bracket is aligned with the pin 1 indicator on the
processor before placing the bracket.
5. Unpack the heatsink. Be careful not to touch the thermal paste that is pre-applied to the bottom of the
heatsink.
6. 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.
Important: To avoid damaging the fins on the heat sink, do not press down on the heat sink
fins.
lEnsure that the 2 guide pin holes on the bracket match the guide holes on the heat sink.
lEnsure 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.
2. Installing the CPU 8

7. 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.
Important: Ensure that the processor and heat sink module is held parallel to the system
board to prevent damaging the components.
8. Push the blue retention clips inward to allow the heat sink to drop into place.
2. Installing the CPU 9

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. Tighten the second screw completely.
c. Return to the first screw and tighten it completely.
Important: Do not over-tighten or strip the screws.
If the processor and heat sink module slips off the blue retention clips when the screws are partially
tightened, follow these steps to secure the module:
a. Completely loosen both of the heat sink screws.
b. Lower the processor and heat sink module on to the blue retention clips, following the
procedure as described in step 8 above.
c. Secure the processor and heat sink module to the system board, following the instructions as
described in step 9 above.
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.
3. Installing Additional RAM 10

Important: To prevent damage to the memory module or memory module socket during installation,
do not bend or flex the memory module. You must insert both ends of the memory module
simultaneously.
1. In the row of empty memory sockets near to the newly installed CPU, locate sockets B1 and B2.
2. Open the white ejector clips (shown as black in the diagram) on each side of the empty memory
module sockets outward to allow the memory modules to be inserted into the sockets.
3. Align the edge connector of the memory modules with the alignment key of the sockets and press the
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.
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4. Installing the New GPUcard
1. Unpack the GPUcard and prepare it for installation.
Note: For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card.
2. At the back of the AINVR, locate where the GPUcard needs to be installed.
3. Pull the expansion card latch.
4. Remove the filler bracket
Tip: Store the filler bracket for future use. Filler brackets must be installed in empty expansion
card slots to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system.
The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow
inside the system.
5. Pull the expansion card latch.
6. Align the connector on the GPU card with the connector on the riser.
4. Installing the New GPUcard 12

7. Insert the GPU card edge connector firmly into the expansion card connector until the card is fully
seated.
8. Push the expansion card latch.
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5. Restoring the Removed Components
When all the components of the kit have been installed:
1. Reinstall the top of the cooling shroud.
2. Close and lock the recorder cover.
3. If the recorder was rack mounted and removed to install the kit, remount it into the rack.
4. Reconnect all the cables to the recorder.
5. Power the recorder.
6. 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.
3. Click to select the upgraded AINVR.
4. Verify the status of the upgraded AINVR and the presence of the two advanced processing cards:
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a. Click Server Management to open the Server Management panel.
b. Enter the administrator credentials for the AINVR.
c. On the Server Management Dashboard, check that:
lThe status indicators on the ACC Server and System cards are green.
lTwo Quadro P2200 cards appear on the Accelerators card and their status is green
d. Log out of the Server Management and close the panel.
5. Verify that the AINVR has 2 CPUs and 32GBof memory installed.
a. In the System Explorer, select the upgraded AINVR server.
b. In the New Task menu , click Site Health.
c. Under the General Information heading, the sum of Memory usage and System Available
Memory should be approximately 32 GB (~32,000 MB).
d. Under the Temperature Probes heading, you should see readings for CPU1 and CPU2.
6. Verify that the analytics load capacity has increased:
a. In the System Explorer, select the upgraded AINVR.
b. In the New Task menu , click Server Analytics . For more information, see the Enabling
Analytics topic in the ACC Client Help.
c. The number of connected cameras should be the same as before the AINVR was upgraded,
and the analytics load should be about half of what it was prior to the upgrade.
Limited Warranty
Avigilon warranty terms for this product are provided at avigilon.com/warranty.
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For More Information
For additional product documentation and software and firmware upgrades, visit avigilon.com/support.
Technical Support
Contact Avigilon Technical Support at avigilon.com/contact.
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