About BVMS 10.0.1
Version 10.0.1 of the Bosch Video Management System (BVMS) introduces new functionalities and resolves various issues compared to previous versions. This document serves as a comprehensive guide to these updates.
For the latest information and updates, the most current version of the Release Notes is always available on the Bosch Security Systems Product Catalog.
Key Updates and Features
New Functionality in BVMS 10.0.1
- Facelift for Timeline Control
- Operator Client and Configuration Client support High resolution screens
- Encrypted multicast from VSG to OC
- Export player does not require separate installation
- 50 Monitor Groups per MS
- SDK applications are subjected to device permissions
- Automatic firewall configuration during BVMS setup
- BVMS stability improvements when FIPS-140 is enabled
- Option to disable audio recording while intercom is enabled
- Upgrade SDK environment to .NET version 4.8
- Dewarping pre-set for panoramic cameras activation in alarm scenarios
- Enable IVA overlays by default in alarm scenarios
- Support for PDF and PNG/JPG maps
- Import BVC native exports for Forensic Search
- ONVIF Camera Event Driver Tool
- General UX improvements for Forensic Search
- MP4 as export format, ASF export format removed
- Preservation of server ID on configuration export for user settings
- Batch retrieval of capabilities from devices
- Switch between ONVIF Profile S/T on camera level
- Graceful handling of brute-force attacks with a time-out mechanism
- Audio event from Bosch cameras
- Enhanced security for sensitive configuration data
Installation and Compatibility
Installation Notes
For system design specifications, refer to the BVMS architects and engineering specifications, system design guide, and quick installation guide. The BVMS upgrade guide assists with upgrading existing installations, and the BVMS security guide helps enhance system security. The datasheet is subject to change, with the English version being the most up-to-date.
Device Compatibility
BVMS has evolved to recognize new Bosch video encoders and decoders as generic devices, automatically identifying specific functionalities like stream counts, relays, and inputs. This allows for the integration of previously unknown devices into the system.
Firmware and Software Versions
The document lists tested firmware and software versions, including:
- Camera firmware
- Firmware MPEG-4, CPP3, CPP4, CPP5, CPP6, CPP7, CPP7.3, Aviotec, CPP-ENC, X1/X2
- Decoder firmware (VIP XD HD, VIP XD, VJD 7000, VJD 8000)
- Barco RCP+ Agent
- Monitor Wall
- VRM, VSG, BIS, AMS, BRS, TRS
- Embedded components (iOS, Web Client, Intuikey Keyboard)
- SQL Server, BVMS Hardening Tool, ONVIF Event driver tool, VideoSDK, RCPP
- DVRs (DiBos, DVR FW Version, Allegiant MCS, Cameo SDK, BVMS SDK)
- .NET framework
- Operating systems for Operator Client, Configuration Client, Management Server, Mobile Video Service, and Video Recording Manager.
DIVAR IP Compatibility
Specific BVMS versions are supported on various DIVAR IP devices across different generations, including DIVAR IP 3000, 7000, AiO 5000, and AiO 7000.
Hardware Drivers
Recommended NVIDIA Quadro and Intel Graphics drivers are listed to ensure reliable software performance. Bosch advises using the specified driver versions to avoid potential issues, such as those with H.265 decoding on certain Intel drivers.
Virtualization Support
BVMS supports virtualization with Microsoft (Hyper-V) and VMware. While the Video Recording Manager (VRM) can be virtualized, virtualization fail-over mechanisms are not supported for VRM. It is recommended to run Master VRM and Failover VRM in separate virtual machines with virtualization fail-over mechanisms disabled.
Issue Resolution
Patched Issues
Specific issues have been addressed with patches, including fixes for panoramic camera cropped view resets, Operator Client crashes, and exceptions during DVD export.
Resolved Issues
A comprehensive list of resolved issues from previous releases is provided, covering areas such as:
- BVMS SDK and OPC server control for PTZ cameras
- Operator Client memory leaks
- Secure connection settings for decoders
- Loadbalancing parameters for DIVAR IP AiO 7000
- Dialogue formatting with display scaling
- BVMS time synchronization mechanism
- Compound event nesting
- Account lockout functionality
- iSCSI target LUN scanning
- BVMS Client script execution
- VRM fail-over synchronization
- Language settings in Operator Client
- VRM fail-over behavior
- Automatic distribution of LUNs on multi-port iSCSI
- BIS communication issues
- False alarms (storage state failure events)
- SDK application file overwriting
- GPU overload with 4K cameras at high frame rates
- Password restrictions for camera firmware
- GPU decoding issues with specific Intel Graphics Drivers
- ANR camera continuous recording behavior
- UDP multicast issues with camera firmware
Known Issues
Known issues are inherited from previous versions. If an issue is fixed, it will be listed in the resolved issues section. The provided issue IDs can be used to cross-reference issues with their resolutions.
