Cockpit User Guide¶
This guide describes the functions available inside the Cockpit interface and the steps required to configure key features such as licenses, cameras, and analytics when using the AI Appliance in standalone mode.
What Cockpit Is¶
Cockpit is the appliance's built-in administration panel for direct device management. It provides access to system configuration, monitoring, and — in standalone deployments — full analytics setup.
Standalone Deployments¶
When operating without a VMS, Cockpit serves as the primary interface for:
- Activating your CVEDIA license
- Adding cameras (Instances)
- Configuring analytics
- Configuring export settings
- Viewing realtime detections
- Monitoring system health
- Reviewing logs
- Managing appliance settings
Standalone Limitations
Cockpit is not intended as a replacement for a VMS. It does not save events, send alerts, or record video.
VMS Integrations¶
When the AI Appliance is integrated with a VMS (Nx Witness, Milestone XProtect), most configuration is handled through the VMS plugin. In this scenario, Cockpit is primarily used for:
- Network settings — Configuring IP addresses, VLANs, and connectivity
- System updates — Managing appliance software updates
- Log inspection — Troubleshooting and reviewing system activity
All other functions — including license activation, camera management, and analytics configuration — are managed directly through the VMS plugin interface.
Opening Cockpit¶
- On your computer, open a browser.
- Enter the appliance’s IP address followed by :9090.
Example:
http://192.170.1.300:9090
What the Cockpit Page Contains¶
- Licenses — activate your CVEDIA license key
- Instances — add and manage cameras
- Logs — activity messages from the appliance
- Overview — restart, shutdown, and system information
- Networking — IP addresses and connectivity
- Storage — disk usage
- Accounts — user access
- Services — types of services running
Cockpit System Sections¶
These panels monitor system status and control basic appliance functions.
System – Overview Panel¶
Displays general system information.
What It Shows¶
- CPU usage charts
- Memory usage charts
- Uptime
- Hardware model
- Current system time
- Hostname
- SSH fingerprints
- Domain settings
Available Actions¶
- Edit hostname
- Adjust time settings
- View hardware details
System – Logs Panel¶
Displays system log messages.
Functions¶
- Filter by time range
- Filter by severity
- Filter by component
- Search logs
- View timestamps and message details
Storage Panel¶
Displays disk usage and partition information.
What It Shows¶
- Free and used space
- Disk read/write activity
- All partitions and sizes
- Logical volumes
Networking Panel¶
Displays networking information.
What It Shows¶
- IP addresses
- Active interfaces
- Network throughput graphs
- Connection state
Available Configurations¶
- Add VLANs
- Add VPN connections
- Create bonds, bridges, or teams
- Adjust network settings
Accounts Panel¶
Manages users who can access the appliance.
Functions¶
- Add user
- Remove user
- Edit user
- Change groups
Displayed Information¶
- Username
- Groups
- Login status
Services Panel¶
Displays all system services.
Functions¶
- Start / Stop / Restart a service
- View service state (enabled, disabled, failed, running)
General Notes¶
- The Instances panel is where all camera and analytics configuration occurs.
- All other panels provide system visibility or basic adjustments.
- Cockpit does not require Linux knowledge for normal operation.