This document is specifically for DIP-71xx as it's the DIP which supports certain versions of BVMS (regular BVMS installer) and must be updated in a certain order. The document details how to upgrade from BVMS v8 to BVMS v12.0.1.
This document is specifically for DIP-73xx as it's the only DIP with Software Center.
The document details how to upgrade all the way from BVMS 10.1 with Software Center and to BVMS 12.1/ 12.2 with System Manager 2.3
Regular BVMS 12.1 installer will not run on any DIVAR IP all-in-one platform. The upgrade shall be performed via DIVAR IP System Manager application. Usually, we recommend to upgrade BVMS in steps. Each version should not be more than ~two years apart. This prevents potential issues in the upgrade process.
If the ‘decoder offline’ message occurs during the FW upgrade from 54.7 to 54.8, try to use another version of Configuration Manager, or remove the password temporarily.
The Axis cameras can be added to the DIVAR Hybrid system and the Live view can be seen for a moment, but when going back to the settings to see the cameras, they are no longer available and the live view is also paused. What to do?
Regular BVMS 12.0.1 installer will not run on any DIVAR IP all-in-one platform. The upgrade shall be performed via DIVAR IP System Manager application.
Keep in mind: If you want the latest version of BVMS, it must be downloaded and applied with the latest version of System Manager.