Introduction
Enhance site security and improve incident response times with the Avigilon AI Appliance. It enables advanced video analytics on existing cameras, addressing critical security gaps without costly hardware replacements. The AI Appliance supports up to 160 cameras and delivers Server-side Analytics. The AI Appliance 2X CG3 model is future-proofed with Generative AI capabilities for improved situational awareness, coming soon in a future Avigilon Unity Video 8 release.
Key Features
Server-side Analytics
Enable Classified Object Detection, Appearance Search, Facial Recognition, and Occupancy Counting on existing cameras.
Turnkey and Secure Deployment
A managed solution purpose-built for security and IT teams, offering easy setup and secure operation.
On-Premise Generative AI Ready
The Generative AI-ready CG3 model will expand detection capabilities and simplify configuration using natural language prompts, available in a future Avigilon Unity Video 8 release.
Analytics Capabilities
The AI Appliance supports several advanced analytics features:
- Classified Object Detection™ (COD): Detects and classifies people or vehicles to help operators respond faster. Requires Avigilon Unity Video 8 Enterprise Edition (UNITY8-ENT).
- Unusual Activity Detection (UAD): Automatically detects atypical behavior of learned objects. Requires Avigilon Unity Video 8 Enterprise Edition (UNITY8-ENT).
- Facial Recognition (FR): Detects matches from managed watchlists to alert operators of people of interest. Requires Appearance Search and an additional license (UNITY8-ENT and UNITY8-FACE or UNITY8-FACE-10).
- Avigilon Appearance Search™ (AS): Quickly locates a specific person or vehicle of interest across an entire site using a sophisticated deep learning AI search engine. Requires Avigilon Unity Video 8 Enterprise Edition (UNITY8-ENT).
- Occupancy Counting: Monitors a running total of occupancy in real time with cameras at entrances and exits. Requires Unity Video Cloud Services.
Camera Channel Capacity
The following table outlines camera channel capacities based on analytics enabled. Performance figures are based on validation testing by Avigilon using Unity Video 8.5.1 Enterprise software and cameras at 2MP and 30 images per second (ips). AS and FR are only available for cameras with server-side COD enabled.
| Model | COD | Non-Analytic Camera Channel Capacity | COD+AS | COD+AS+FR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CG2 | 80 | 80 | 57 | N/A |
| CG3 | 160 | 160 | 116 | N/A |
Note: Models must be connected to an NVR, AI NVR, or another recorder running Unity Video 8.5.1 Enterprise software or later.
Supported Device Types for Analytics
- Avigilon H6A/H6X, H6M, H6SL, and H5DH cameras with analytics disabled
- Avigilon H5Pro, H5 and H4 Multisensor cameras in high frame-rate mode
- Avigilon H4A cameras in Unusual Motion Detection mode
- Avigilon H5M, H5SL, and H4SL cameras
- Avigilon HD H.264, H3, H3 Multisensor, H4 Mini dome, H4 Box, H4 Bullet, H4 Dome, and H4 Pro cameras
- Avigilon H.264 Analog Encoders
- ONVIF® Profile S and T cameras, and ONVIF® Encoder (onvif.org)
- Third-party devices (MJPEG, MPEG4, H.264, H.265/HEVC) supported by Unity Video. For more information, see avigilon.com/vms/onpremise/supported-devices.
Specifications
System
| Feature | CG2 | CG3 |
|---|---|---|
| Avigilon Unity Video™ Edition | Pre-installed with Unity Video 8 Enterprise, incompatible with ACC7 Enterprise | Pre-installed with Unity Video 8 Enterprise, incompatible with ACC7 Enterprise |
| Operating System | Avigilon Hardened OS | Avigilon Hardened OS |
| Processor | 1 × Intel® Xeon® | 2 × Intel® Xeon® |
| Memory | 4 × 16GB DDR5 | 8 × 16 GB DDR5 |
| Drive Configuration | Mirrored OS - 2 × 480GB M2 drives, RAID 1 | Mirrored OS - 2 × 480GB M2 drives, RAID 1 |
| Recording Storage Capacity | None | None |
| Graphics Processor | 2 × NVIDIA Data Center Class GenAI-ready GPU | 2 × NVIDIA Data Center Class GenAI-ready GPU |
| Network Interface | 6 × 1 GbE RJ-45 ports | 2 × 10 GbE SFP+ ports, 6 × 1 GbE RJ-45 ports |
| Network Connection (10 GbE or 1 GbE Teamed Multiple Connections) | Up to 1500 Mbps¹ | Up to 1500 Mbps |
| Network Connection (1 GbE - Non-Teamed Multiple Connections) | Up to 800 Mbps | Up to 800 Mbps |
| Video Outputs | None | None |
| Local Viewing | No - Web-based administration only | No - Web-based administration only |
| Out-of-band Management | iDRAC9 Express (factory installed), Enterprise upgrade available | iDRAC9 Express (factory installed), Enterprise upgrade available |
| TPM | TPM 2.0 V3 | TPM 2.0 V3 |
| Warranty | 3-Year Next Business Day | 3-Year Next Business Day |
¹10 GbE optional, with 10 GbE Kit (NVR6-AINVR2-FORM-D-10GBE) sold separately.
Mechanical
| Feature | CG2 | CG3 |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | 2U Rack Mount Form D Analytics Class Chassis | 2U Rack Mount Form D Analytics Class Chassis |
| Dimensions | 772.1 mm × 482.0 mm × 86.8 mm [30.39" × 18.98" × 3.42"] | 772.1 mm × 482.0 mm × 86.8 mm [30.39" × 18.98" × 3.42"] |
| Weight | 22.5 kg [50 lbs] | 22.8 kg [50 lbs] |
Electrical
| Feature | CG2 | CG3 |
|---|---|---|
| Input Power | 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, auto-switching | 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, auto-switching |
| Power Supply | Dual redundant (1+1) 2400 W, reduces to 1400W @ 100 to 120 VAC | Dual redundant (1+1) 2400 W, reduces to 1400W @ 100 to 120 VAC |
| Power Consumption | Maximum 701 W (2392 BTU/h) | Maximum 1013 W (3456 BTU/h) |
| Power Efficiency | Platinum | Platinum |
Environmental
| Feature | CG2 | CG3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | 10°C to 35°C [50°F to 95°F] | 10°C to 35°C [50°F to 95°F] |
| Storage Temperature | -40° C to 65° C [-40° F to 149° F] | -40° C to 65° C [-40° F to 149° F] |
| Operating Humidity | 8% to 80% relative humidity with 21°C [69.8°F] max dew point | 8% to 80% relative humidity with 21°C [69.8°F] max dew point |
| Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% RH with 27°C [80.6°F] max dew point. Atmosphere must be non-condensing at all times. | 5% to 95% RH with 27°C [80.6°F] max dew point. Atmosphere must be non-condensing at all times. |
| Operating Vibration | 0.21 Grms at 5 Hz to 500 Hz | 0.21 Grms at 5 Hz to 500 Hz |
| Storage Vibration | 1.88 Grms at 10 Hz to 500 Hz | 1.88 Grms at 10 Hz to 500 Hz |
| Operating Shock | 6 G | 6 G |
| Storage Shock | 71 G | 71 G |
| Operating Altitude | 3,050 m [10,000 ft] | 3,050 m [10,000 ft] |
| Storage Altitude | 12,000 m [39,370 ft] | 12,000 m [39,370 ft] |
Certifications and Accessories
Certifications/Approvals
UL, cUL, UKCA, CE, NRCS, NOM, RCM, VCCI, BSMI, CCC, KC, RoHS, CMIM, EAC, BIS
Safety Standards
UL/CSA/IEC/EN 62368-1
Electromagnetic Emissions Standards
FCC Part 15 Subpart B (Class A), ICES-003 (Class A), EN 55032 (Class A), EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3
Electromagnetic Immunity Standards
EN 55035
Supplied Accessories
- Rack Rail System: ReadyRails Sliding Rails with Cable Management Arm
- Bezel: 1, front
- Power Cord: 2 × C19 / C20 region-agnostic power cords. Regional power cords (C19) are sold separately (e.g., AIA-FORM-D-DUAL-POWERCORD-C19-XX where XX=NA/UK/EU/AU).
Outline Dimensions
AI Appliance 2X, CG2 and CG3 models
Form Factor: 2U Rack Mount Form D Analytics Class Chassis
Dimensions (L × W × H): 772.1 mm × 482.0 mm × 86.8 mm [30.4" × 18.98" × 3.42"]
Weight: 22.54 kg [50 lbs]
[Diagram Description: A technical drawing showing the front and side views of the rack-mountable chassis with key dimensions labeled in millimeters and inches.]
Ordering Information
AI Appliance 2X CG2
Model: AIA2X-FORM-D-CG2-HW-C19-C20
Avigilon AI Appliance 2X, CG2 model with Avigilon Hardened OS and Unity Video 8. Includes 3-Year Next Business Day Warranty. Includes 2 x C19 / C20 power cords. Regional power cords sold separately (AIA-FORM-D-DUAL-POWERCORD-C19-XX where XX=NA/EU/UK/AU).
Software Licenses
- UNITY8-ENT: Avigilon Unity Video 8 Enterprise Edition camera channel license, includes Server-side Analytics for Classified Object Detection & Appearance Search (formerly requiring UNITY8-VAC).
- UNITY8-FACE: Avigilon Unity Video 8 Facial Recognition feature channel license.
- UNITY8-FACE-10: Avigilon Unity Video 8 Facial Recognition feature 10 channel license.
Warranty Options
- AIA2X-FORM-D-CG2-WARR-EXTEND-2YR: 2-Year Next Business Day Warranty Extension for AI Appliance 2X CG2 model.
- AIA2X-FORM-D-CG2-WARR-5Y4HMC: 5-Year 4-Hour-Mission-Critical Warranty Upgrade for AI Appliance 2X CG2 model. Must be purchased together with AIA2X-FORM-D-CG3-WARR-EXTEND-2YR.
Accessories
- NVR6-AINVR2-FORM-D-SFPPLUS-SR: SFP+ Transceivers for Short Range (Multi-mode) on server side.
- AIA-FORM-D-DUAL-POWERCORD-C19-XX: 2 × C19 Regional power cords (XX=NA/UK/EU/AU) for each AI Appliance 2X CG2 model.
- IDRAC9-ENT-UPG-V2: iDRAC Enterprise upgrade version 2.
- NVR6-AINVR2-FORM-D-10GBE: Network Card, Dual Port 10 GbE SFP+.
- NVR6-AINVR2-STDPRM-FORM-D-STATIC-RAIL: Static Rail Kit.
AI Appliance 2X CG3
Model: AIA2X-FORM-D-CG3-HW-C19-C20
Avigilon AI Appliance 2X, CG3 model with Avigilon Hardened OS and Unity Video 8. Includes 3-Year Next Business Day Warranty. Includes 2 x C19 / C20 power cords. Regional power cords sold separately (AIA-FORM-D-DUAL-POWERCORD-C19-XX where XX=NA/EU/UK/AU).
Software Licenses
- UNITY8-ENT: Avigilon Unity Video 8 Enterprise Edition camera channel license, includes Server-side Analytics for Classified Object Detection & Appearance Search (formerly requiring UNITY8-VAC).
- UNITY8-FACE: Avigilon Unity Video 8 Facial Recognition feature channel license.
- UNITY8-FACE-10: Avigilon Unity Video 8 Facial Recognition feature 10 channel license.
Warranty Options
- AIA2X-FORM-D-CG3-WARR-EXTEND-2YR: 2-Year Next Business Day Warranty Extension for AI Appliance 2X CG3 model.
- AIA2X-FORM-D-CG3-WARR-5Y4HMC: 5-Year 4-Hour-Mission-Critical Warranty Upgrade for AI Appliance 2X CG3 model. Must be purchased together with AIA2X-FORM-D-CG3-WARR-EXTEND-2YR.
Accessories
- NVR6-AINVR2-FORM-D-SFPPLUS-SR: SFP+ Transceivers for Short Range (Multi-mode) on server side.
- AIA-FORM-D-DUAL-POWERCORD-C19-XX: 2 × C19 Regional power cords (XX=NA/UK/EU/AU) for each AI Appliance 2X CG3 model.
- IDRAC9-ENT-UPG-V2: iDRAC Enterprise upgrade version 2.
- NVR6-AINVR2-STDPRM-FORM-D-STATIC-RAIL: Static Rail Kit.
The AI Appliance 2X comes pre-installed with Unity Video 8 (UNITY8). For Unity Video 8 Enterprise Edition, Video Analytic Channel (VAC) licenses are no longer required to enable Server-side Analytics. Each Unity Video 8 Enterprise license (UNITY8-ENT) includes Classified Object Detection (COD) and Appearance Search (AS) Server-side Analytics for a single camera channel. Unity Video 8 Enterprise (UNITY8-ENT) licenses and Face Recognition (UNITY8-FACE) licenses are sold separately from all AI Appliances.
Support
Learn more and find additional documentation at avigilon.com or email sales@avigilon.com for specific product support.
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