Smart City Surveillance Infrastructure
City-wide video surveillance and analytics infrastructure for safe city initiatives. This reference architecture addresses 1,000+ camera deployments with centralized storage, AI-powered video analytics, and integrated command center infrastructure—designed for Smart City Mission and MeitY project requirements.
Executive Summary
Purpose-built infrastructure for city-wide surveillance with real-time AI analytics and centralized command operations.
Use Case
Centralized video surveillance for Smart City Mission projects with real-time monitoring, incident detection, and forensic analysis capabilities.
Challenges Addressed
Massive video ingestion, long-term retention compliance, real-time AI analytics, multi-site aggregation, and 24×7 uptime requirements.
Key Outcomes
90-day video retention, sub-second threat detection, 99.9% uptime SLA readiness, and GeM/Make in India compliance.
Architecture Overview
Three-tier architecture with edge collection, core processing, and centralized storage layers.
Architecture Layers
- Edge Layer Camera + PoE Switches
- Aggregation Layer 10GbE Core Network
- Processing Layer GPU Analytics Servers
- Storage Layer Scale-Out NAS Arrays
- Management Layer VMS + Command Center
Data Flow
- Ingest Rate ~4 Gbps sustained
- Analytics Processing Real-time + batch
- Storage Write Sequential optimized
- Retrieval Random access indexed
- Replication Optional DR site
Detailed Bill of Quantities
Complete hardware specification for 1,000+ camera deployment with AI analytics.
Storage Systems
4 Units| Component | Specifications | Qty | Purpose |
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Primary Video Storage Array
RDP-NAS-4U-36B
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2× | Primary video recording & retention |
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Metadata & Analytics Storage
RDP-SRV-2U-NVMe
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2× | AI metadata, search indexes, hot data |
GPU Analytics Servers
2 Units| Component | Specifications | Qty | Purpose |
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AI Video Analytics Server
RDP-GPU-4U-8G
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2× | Real-time video AI: face recognition, ANPR, behavior analytics |
Rack Servers
4 Units| Component | Specifications | Qty | Purpose |
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VMS Application Server
RDP-SRV-2U-VMS
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2× | Video Management System (HA pair) |
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Command Center Server
RDP-SRV-2U-CC
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2× | Command center display & situational awareness |
Network Infrastructure
5 Units| Component | Specifications | Qty | Purpose |
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Core Aggregation Switch
SW-CORE-48X10G
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2× | Data center core switching (stacked) |
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Management Switch
SW-MGMT-24X1G
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1× | Out-of-band management network |
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Transceivers & Cabling
OPTICS-KIT-DC
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1× Kit | Inter-rack connectivity |
Rack & Power Infrastructure
Supporting| Component | Specifications | Qty | Purpose |
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42U Server Rack
RACK-42U-800D
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1× | Primary equipment housing |
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Intelligent PDU
PDU-32A-3PH-MON
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2× | Dual-feed power distribution |
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Online UPS System
UPS-20KVA-3PH
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1× | Uninterruptible power supply |
Technical Specifications Summary
Total Storage
Usable capacity across primary NAS arrays with RAID6 protection
GPU Compute
384GB total GPU memory for real-time AI analytics
Camera Support
Concurrent IP cameras at 4MP 15fps average
Retention Period
Full resolution continuous recording
Power Draw
Typical operating load with N+1 redundancy
Rack Space
Within single 42U rack enclosure
Power & Cooling Requirements
Site preparation specifications for data center or equipment room deployment.
Power Budget
| Component | Qty | Max Power | Typical |
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| Storage Arrays (4U) | 2 | 1,400W | 1,000W |
| NVMe Storage (2U) | 2 | 1,100W | 800W |
| GPU Servers (4U) | 2 | 4,400W | 3,200W |
| Rack Servers (2U) | 4 | 1,600W | 1,200W |
| Network Switches | 3 | 450W | 350W |
| Total | — | 18.9 kW | 14.5 kW |
Cooling & Environment
- Cooling Capacity Required ~55,000 BTU/hr
- Operating Temperature 18°C – 27°C
- Relative Humidity 40% – 60% RH
- Airflow Direction Front-to-Back
- Recommended Cooling In-row or Precision AC
- Hot Aisle Containment Recommended
Electrical Requirements
- Input Power 3-Phase 415V AC
- Circuit Breaker 63A 3-Phase
- Power Feeds Dual (A+B Redundant)
- UPS Capacity 20 kVA minimum
- Generator Backup Recommended
Physical Space
- Floor Space 0.88 m² (rack footprint)
- Clearance (Front) 1.2m minimum
- Clearance (Rear) 0.9m minimum
- Floor Load ~800 kg point load
- Ceiling Height 2.7m minimum
Software Stack
Recommended software components for complete surveillance infrastructure.
Operating Systems
- Ubuntu Server 22.04 LTS (GPU Servers)
- Windows Server 2022 (VMS Servers)
- TrueNAS Scale / ZFS (Storage)
- RHEL 9.x (Optional Enterprise)
VMS & Analytics
- Enterprise VMS (Milestone / Genetec / BriefCam)
- NVIDIA Metropolis (AI Analytics)
- DeepStream SDK (Video Processing)
- Custom Analytics Integration APIs
Management & Security
- Zabbix / PRTG (Infrastructure Monitoring)
- Active Directory Integration
- SSL/TLS Encryption (Data in Transit)
- LDAP / RADIUS Authentication
Deployment Timeline
Typical implementation schedule from order to production.
Week 1-2: Site Assessment & Design Finalization
Site survey, power/cooling verification, final BOQ confirmation, procurement order placement.
Week 3-4: Hardware Manufacturing & QA
Server assembly, burn-in testing, firmware updates, pre-staging at RDP facility.
Week 5: Logistics & Delivery
Secure packaging, freight coordination, delivery to site, physical inspection.
Week 6: Installation & Configuration
Rack mounting, cabling, OS installation, network configuration, storage provisioning.
Week 7-8: Integration & Testing
VMS integration, camera onboarding, AI analytics calibration, performance validation.
Week 8+: Handover & Training
Documentation handover, operator training, support transition, go-live.
Scalability & Growth Path
Expansion options as surveillance requirements grow.
Horizontal Scaling
- Additional Storage Add NAS nodes (up to 2PB)
- More GPU Compute Add GPU servers (up to 8)
- Camera Expansion Scale to 5,000+ cameras
- Multi-Site Federated VMS architecture
Vertical Upgrades
- GPU Upgrade A6000 → H100 migration path
- Storage Upgrade 18TB → 24TB HDD refresh
- Network Upgrade 10GbE → 25GbE fabric
- Analytics Upgrade Enhanced AI model deployment
Support & Warranty
Post-deployment support framework for mission-critical operations.
Standard Warranty
3-year parts replacement with component-level traceability and RMA process.
- Parts replacement warranty
- Component traceability
- RMA logistics coordination
Support Tiers
Business hours to 24×7 mission-critical support options available.
- 9×5 NBD (Business Hours)
- 9×5 4-Hour Response
- 24×7 4-Hour Response (Premium)
Extended Services
AMC and extended warranty options for long-term operations.
- Annual Maintenance Contract
- Extended warranty (4th/5th year)
- On-site resident engineer (optional)
RDP Hardware Portfolio
Make in India certified infrastructure components manufactured at our Hyderabad facility.
Reference Architecture Disclaimer
This reference architecture is provided for planning and discussion purposes. Actual configurations may vary based on specific project requirements, site conditions, and software vendor specifications. Component availability and specifications subject to change. Final BOQ will be prepared after detailed requirements analysis and site assessment. All prices available upon request through formal RFQ process. This document does not constitute a binding quotation or offer.
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