Avigilon AI Appliance 2X

Enhance your security with Server-side Analytics and Generative AI

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:

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.

ModelCODNon-Analytic Camera Channel CapacityCOD+ASCOD+AS+FR
CG2808057N/A
CG3160160116N/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

Specifications

System

FeatureCG2CG3
Avigilon Unity Video™ EditionPre-installed with Unity Video 8 Enterprise, incompatible with ACC7 EnterprisePre-installed with Unity Video 8 Enterprise, incompatible with ACC7 Enterprise
Operating SystemAvigilon Hardened OSAvigilon Hardened OS
Processor1 × Intel® Xeon®2 × Intel® Xeon®
Memory4 × 16GB DDR58 × 16 GB DDR5
Drive ConfigurationMirrored OS - 2 × 480GB M2 drives, RAID 1Mirrored OS - 2 × 480GB M2 drives, RAID 1
Recording Storage CapacityNoneNone
Graphics Processor2 × NVIDIA Data Center Class GenAI-ready GPU2 × NVIDIA Data Center Class GenAI-ready GPU
Network Interface6 × 1 GbE RJ-45 ports2 × 10 GbE SFP+ ports, 6 × 1 GbE RJ-45 ports
Network Connection (10 GbE or 1 GbE Teamed Multiple Connections)Up to 1500 Mbps¹Up to 1500 Mbps
Network Connection (1 GbE - Non-Teamed Multiple Connections)Up to 800 MbpsUp to 800 Mbps
Video OutputsNoneNone
Local ViewingNo - Web-based administration onlyNo - Web-based administration only
Out-of-band ManagementiDRAC9 Express (factory installed), Enterprise upgrade availableiDRAC9 Express (factory installed), Enterprise upgrade available
TPMTPM 2.0 V3TPM 2.0 V3
Warranty3-Year Next Business Day3-Year Next Business Day

¹10 GbE optional, with 10 GbE Kit (NVR6-AINVR2-FORM-D-10GBE) sold separately.

Mechanical

FeatureCG2CG3
Form Factor2U Rack Mount Form D Analytics Class Chassis2U Rack Mount Form D Analytics Class Chassis
Dimensions772.1 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"]
Weight22.5 kg [50 lbs]22.8 kg [50 lbs]

Electrical

FeatureCG2CG3
Input Power100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, auto-switching100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, auto-switching
Power SupplyDual redundant (1+1) 2400 W, reduces to 1400W @ 100 to 120 VACDual redundant (1+1) 2400 W, reduces to 1400W @ 100 to 120 VAC
Power ConsumptionMaximum 701 W (2392 BTU/h)Maximum 1013 W (3456 BTU/h)
Power EfficiencyPlatinumPlatinum

Environmental

FeatureCG2CG3
Operating Temperature10°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 Humidity8% to 80% relative humidity with 21°C [69.8°F] max dew point8% to 80% relative humidity with 21°C [69.8°F] max dew point
Storage Humidity5% 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 Vibration0.21 Grms at 5 Hz to 500 Hz0.21 Grms at 5 Hz to 500 Hz
Storage Vibration1.88 Grms at 10 Hz to 500 Hz1.88 Grms at 10 Hz to 500 Hz
Operating Shock6 G6 G
Storage Shock71 G71 G
Operating Altitude3,050 m [10,000 ft]3,050 m [10,000 ft]
Storage Altitude12,000 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

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

Warranty Options

Accessories

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

Warranty Options

Accessories

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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