This document is an instruction manual for migrating VAST 2 NR-v2 Series NVRs to VAST Security Station (VSS) Professional. It outlines the necessary steps and important considerations for a successful system migration.
Function Description:
The manual details the process of upgrading existing VAST 2 NR-v2 Series Network Video Recorders (NVRs) to the VAST Security Station (VSS) Professional software. VSS is a comprehensive video management software (VMS) solution designed for surveillance systems. The migration allows users to leverage the advanced features and capabilities of VSS Professional while retaining their existing hardware and most system settings. This upgrade transforms the NVR's operating software, enhancing its functionality for security and surveillance management.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Target System: VAST Security Station (VSS) Professional.
- Source System: VAST 2 NR-v2 Series NVRs.
- Software Versions: The migration process involves upgrading to VAST 2 v2.13 as an intermediate step, followed by the installation of VSS v1.0.
- Supported Models: The migration is specifically supported for the following VAST 2 NR-v2 Series NVR models:
- NR9581-v2
- NR9681-v2
- NR9682-v2
- NR9782-v2
- Unsupported Models: VAST 1 NR Series NVRs are explicitly stated as not supported for this migration. Additionally, for NS9521 and NS9521-AI users, the migration is advised to be put on hold until the VSS v1.1 release (scheduled for 2023 Q3).
- License Conversion: During the upgrade, original built-in VAST 2 Camera Licenses are automatically converted to VSS Pro Camera Licenses.
- Installation Space: The software upgrade requires approximately 1079 MB of space.
- Edition Lock: After migration, the product edition of VAST 2 NR-v2 Series NVRs will become VSS Professional and cannot be changed to VSS Standard.
Usage Features:
The migration process is designed to be user-friendly, guiding the user through several steps:
- Prerequisites: Before starting the migration, users must back up their current VAST 2 configuration and export license REQ files. This ensures data integrity and facilitates license re-activation. Specific instructions for backing up configuration and license REQ files are referenced.
- Software Download: Users need to download the VAST 2 v2.13 installation file and the VSS v1.0 installation file.
- Upgrade Process: The manual provides a step-by-step guide for the software upgrade:
- Running Setup: Initiate the VSS setup.exe file.
- Language Selection: Choose the desired language for the installation.
- Agreement to Notice: Users must read and agree to a notice regarding the invalidation of current VAST 2 licenses and the need for VSS license activation post-installation. This step involves checking a box and clicking "Next."
- Program Selection: Select the programs to install (Server and Client upgrade options are presented).
- User Authentication: Enter the server username and password to proceed with the installation.
- Completion: The manual indicates when the upgrade process is completed.
- Data Retention: The camera list, recordings, and most system settings are preserved after the upgrade, minimizing post-migration configuration efforts.
Maintenance Features:
- Backup and Export: The manual emphasizes the importance of backing up VSS configuration and exporting REQ files every time new licenses are purchased and activated. This is a critical maintenance step for license management and system recovery.
- License Activation: For embedded NVR-Camera Licenses, the process involves reaching out to a distributor or regional VIVOTEK sales representative, providing the exported REQ files, requesting the corresponding LIC file, and then importing these LIC files. This ensures that all camera licenses are properly transferred and activated in the new VSS environment.
- Resetting to Default: An important notice highlights that resetting the device to default will revert the image in SATA-DOM to the original VAST 2 version, including the converted licenses. However, users can re-upgrade to VSS at any time by repeating the migration process. This provides a recovery path but also underscores the need to understand the implications of a factory reset.
- Software Updates: The mention of VSS v1.1 release for specific models indicates ongoing software development and future updates, which are part of long-term system maintenance and improvement.
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