System Requirements
The System Requirements document outlines the technical specifications and prerequisites necessary for the successful deployment and operation of the KloudVision video analytics platform. This document serves as a comprehensive guide for system administrators, IT personnel, and stakeholders involved in setting up and maintaining the KloudVision environment.
KloudController works with most x86 hardware, giving users the flexibility to choose hardware that suits their needs. While the base KloudController doesn’t require high-end specifications, certain services (like video processing or advanced displays) may need additional hardware capabilities..
Vision Controller Specifications
The specification of the vision controller is given below.
General Compatibility
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Supported Systems | Most x86 systems with recent Intel or AMD processors (e.g., Intel Core i3 with min. 11th Gen or above, or equivalent) |
| Virtual Machines | Can run on a VM if the CPU supports advanced features like “host CPU mode” |
| Base Requirements | CPU: 4 cores (vCPUs), RAM: 16 GB, Storage: 64 GB |
Service-Specific Recommendations
Depending on the services you plan to run, you may need additional hardware capabilities:
For small setups (up to 5 cameras):
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Supported Systems | Most x86 systems with recent Intel or AMD processors (e.g., Intel Core i3 with min. 11th Gen or above, or equivalent) |
| Virtual Machines | Can run on a VM if the CPU supports advanced features like “host CPU mode” |
| Base Requirements | CPU: 4 cores (vCPUs), RAM: 16 GB, Storage: 64 GB |
| Small Setup (≤5 Cameras) | Intel NUC with i7 11th Gen, 16 GB dual-channel RAM, integrated Iris Xe GPU, 64 GB storage, 1 Gbps Ethernet |
For larger setups (More than 5 cameras):
• For Intel GPU:
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| GPU Type | Intel GPU |
| CPU | Intel Xeon with ≥ 4 cores @ 3.0+ GHz per camera |
| RAM | 1 GB per camera |
| Storage | Optional 100GB, only if video alert recording is enabled else base 256GB |
| Network | 10. Gbps Ethernet (recommended for setups with more than 10 cameras) |
Note:
- Actual core-count depends on the model deployed on the controller, e.g., Crowd-Analytics might need only 3 cores per camera for 1080p resolution.
- 4K feed might demand a core-count of up to 5.
- FRS and other complex models might need up to 6 cores per camera.
• For NVIDIA GPU:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Supported GPU | NVIDIA RTX-series, A-series, L-series, V-series, H-series or T-series GPU |
| Supported CPU | Intel or AMD CPU with at least 8 cores |
| RAM Requirement | Typically ≥16 GB (scalable depending on number of cameras and workload) |
| Storage Requirement | Optional 100GB, only if video alert recording is enabled else base 256GB |
| Network Details | 10 Gbps Ethernet (recommended for setups with more than 10 cameras) |
Example Specifications
Here are simplified examples based on different scenarios:
Advanced Setup (KloudVision for 10 Cameras)
• Use Case: Large-scale analytics.
• Hardware:
• For Intel GPU:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel CPU with 40 virtual cores total (4 cores per camera) |
| RAM | 16 GB total (1 GB per camera + 4 GB base + 2 GB rounding off) |
| Storage | Optional 100GB, only if video alert recording is enabled else base 256GB |
| Network | 10 Gbps Ethernet |
Note:
- Actual core-count depends on the model deployed on the controller, e.g., crowd-analytics might need only 3 cores per camera for 1080p resolution.
- 4K feed might demand a core-count of up to 5.
- FRS and other complex models might need up to 6 cores per camera.
• For NVIDIA GPU:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel or AMD CPU with 32 virtual cores total (0.8 vCPU per camera) |
| GPU | 1 x NVIDIA L4 GPU |
| RAM | 64 GB total (1 GB per camera + 4 GB base + 2 GB rounding off) |
| Storage | Optional 100GB, only if video alert recording is enabled else base 256GB |
| Network | 10 Gbps Ethernet |
Camera Specifications
Note: POE compatible preferred.
Hik-Vision:
Specifications:
- Min 1080p* 1920 Camera resolution i.e, 2MP
- Support to RTSP url
URL structure for Hik-Vision:
rtsp://username:password@<IP_ADDRESS_COMES_HERE>/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0
For Hik Vision cameras, both RTSP and HTTP URL’s work fine. There is no need to use HTTP streams as RTSP works fine and is lag-free.
AXIS cameras:
http://username:password@<IP_ADDRESS_COMES_HERE>/mjpg/1/video.mjpg
For AXIS cameras, RTSP feed lags behind by almost 1.5 minutes. Use HTTP only.