Hardware requirements

The required hardware for the Nedap integration depends on your Nedap Aeos project. Generally for the SmartFace’s side you need a SmartFace server, a camera (preferably Smart cameras with the SmartFace Embedded Stream Processor installed), and a Power Over Ethernet (POE) enabled switch.

For a specific use case of a Nedap project a different setup is possible. If in doubt, please feel free to contact us. For this sample integration package project between the SmartFace and the Nedap Aeos we will go with the hardware listed below:

SmartFace Server#

There are plenty of options regarding the SmartFace server.

• SmartFace Box - Used within this Integration Package using Raspberry Pi 5
• Common Server - General hardware usable with SmartFace

SmartFace Box#

For the Nedap Access Control Integration Package we are using Raspberry Pi 5 ARM computer. In this case we are using the Smart Cameras with the SmartFace Embeddded Stream Processor installed. The Linux hardware must meet the following general requirements:

• x86_64 or ARM CPU
• CPU with support for AVX2 instruction set
• CPU with at least 4 physical cores
• 8GB RAM
• 32 GB of storage

These requirements are meant for an optimized integration package Nedap Access Control Integration Package using only the SFE Embedded Stream Processor on Smart Cameras. A common out of the box setup has additional requirements.

For this solution you can use a device that is as low powered as the Raspberry Pi 5 with 8GB Ram. Of course another, more powered device with less drawbacks is also possible.

Suggested items#

For using the Raspberry Pi 5 device we would also suggest to use a NVME or SSD drive as the default SD cards might not be reliable for long time use. A sample of suggested accessories are in the table below:

We will use 1 SmartFace Platform server running on the Raspberry Pi 5 for this package.

Common Server#

For a SmartFace server using general hardware, please read the general hardware requirements.

We will not use a common SmartFace Platform server for this package and the related guides.

Aeos Server#

Use the Nedap Aeos server suitable for your project.

We will use 1 Nedap Aeos server for this package.

Aeos Aepu#

Use the Aeos AEPUs, that will be connected to 1 door but to the camera and card reader for both entrance and exit. Use up to date version of AEPu, matching used Aeos version.

We will use 1 Aeos AEPU for this package.

Aeos Card Reader (optional)#

Use a card reader per Nedap recommendation. This is optional component and might be useful as a fallback for users that will not be enrolled using their face.

We will use 2 Aeos Card Readers for this package.

Camera#

The SmartFace can use any common RTSP enabled IP camera for the purpose of the access control at the Easy Door Opening. However within the Nedap Access Control Integration Package we are focusing on Smart Cameras that can run the SmartFace Embedded Stream Processor - full list of supported devices. Depending on your needs we are covering three different suggested camera options. They can be combined freely.

• AXIS M1055-L - indoor camera suitable for 1 entrance
• AXIS M4216-V - indoor camera with varifocal lenses, suitable for more use cases
• AXIS M-2035-LE - indoor/outdoor camera with 2 lenses variations

We will use 2 cameras for this package.

Power Over Ethernet (POE)#

Power Over Ethernet (POE) enabled 1GBit Switch with suggested 8 ports, while at least 2 ports have POE to power up the Smart Cameras. If you intent to power the AEpus using the POE, then at least 4 of the ports of the switch need to be POE enabled. You can use a POE enabled router instead if it is available for you.

Devices such as TL-SG108PE V5 can be used.

We will use 1 switch for this package.