Install the CNA/SAN Card

The half-height converged network adapter (CNA) card or storage area network (SAN) card provides the two short-range optical transceiver receptacles needed to cable an NVR to an Avigilon Video Archive.

Important: The SAN connectivity kits do not include the optical cables and transceivers necessary for making the connections from the network switches to the Avigilon Video Archive. Sets of optical cables and transceivers are available in packs of one (AVA-SAN-CONNECT-1) or eight (AVA-SAN-CONNECT-8) and must be ordered separately.

  • NVR5 Standard: Install the CNA/SAN card in PCI slot 5.
  • NVR5 Premium 252/288/360/432 TB: Install the CNA/SAN card in PCI slot 1.
  • NVR5 Premium 96/128/160 TB: Install the CNA/SAN card in PCI slot 4.
  • NVR4 Standard and NVR4X Standard: Install the CNA card in PCI slot 4.
  • NVR4 Premium and NVR4X Premium 64/96/128/157 TB: Install the CNA card in PCI slot 4.
  • NVR4X Premium 192/217 TB: Install the CNA in PCI slot 2.

Note: The NVR5 Premium 192/224 TB models support connections to the Avigilon Video Archive out of the box and does not require installation of a CNA or SAN card. However, the Connectivity Kit is still required for the transceivers and optical cables used to make the connections.

  1. Shut down the recorder.

    You can skip this step if you are installing the kit on a new recorder that is not powered up.

    1. In the Avigilon Control Center (ACC) Admin Tool, click Shut Down.

      Wait for the application to display this message:

      The ACC Server is Not Running

    2. Shut down Windows.
  2. Remove all network, power and peripheral cables from the recorder.
  3. At the top of the recorder, unlock the latch release then lift and rotate the latch towards the back of the recorder.

    The cover slides back and is released from the recorder body.

  4. Install the network card:

    NVR5 Standard

    1. Remove the card blank from PCI slot 5.
    2. Insert and press the CNA/SAN card into slot 5. The card pins should be inserted all the way into the riser.

    NVR5 Premium 252/288/360/432 TB

    1. Remove the card blank from PCI slot 1.
    2. Insert and press the CNA/SAN card into slot 1. The card pins should be inserted all the way into the riser.

    NVR5 Premium 96/128/160 TB

    1. Remove the card that is installed in PCI slot 3 so that you can access PCI slot 4.

    2. Remove the card blank from PCI slot 4.

    3. Insert and press the CNA/SAN card into slot 4. The card pins should be inserted all the way into the riser.
    4. Re-install the card into PCI slot 3 that was removed in step a. The card pins should be inserted all the way into the riser.

    NVR4 Standard, NVR4X Standard, and NVR4X Premium 64/96/128/157 TB

    1. Remove the card blank from PCI slot 4.
    2. Insert and press the CNA card into slot 4. The card pins should be inserted all the way into the riser.

    NVR4 Premium

    1. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, loosen the screws that secure the drive cage to the system. Hold the drive cage by its sides and lift it away from the system.

    2. Remove the card blank from PCI slot 4.

    3. Insert and press the CNA card into slot 4. The card pins should be inserted all the way into the riser.

    4. Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to reinstall the drive cage to the system.

    NVR4X Premium 192/217 TB

    1. Remove the card that is installed in PCI slot 1 so that you can access PCI slot 2.

    2. Remove the card blank from PCI slot 2.

    3. Insert and press the CNA card into slot 2. The card pins should be inserted all the way into the riser.
    4. Re-install the card into PCI slot 1 that was removed in step a. The card pins should be inserted all the way into the riser.
  5. Secure the CNA/SAN card in the chassis.
  6. Close and lock the recorder cover.

  7. Reconnect all the cables to the recorder.
  8. Power the recorder and log in to confirm the system is running properly.