VBrick Systems VBrick v4.2.3 manual Adding Storage to 1850 Servers VOD 50W

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Adding Storage to 1850 Servers (VOD 50W)

Use the following procedure to add external storage to VOD 50W servers. The procedure is the same for ES3 (1 TB) and ES4 (2 TB) devices.

1.Power everything down.

2.ES3/ES4 setup.

a.Connect both power cords on ES3/4.

b.Connect SCSI cable to the VOD 50W.

c.SCSI termination is internal; no terminator is necessary.

3.EtherneTV VOD-50W (VBrick VOD 50W Dell 1850) setup.

a.Connect the SCSI cable from the ES3/4 to SCSI 1/A port connector on the EtherneTV VOD-50W; this is on the back of the 1850 on the right and the connector on the two ports SCSI card (as shown below). If you are connecting two external ES3/4 arrays, then connect the SCSI cable from the second storage array to the SCSI 2/B port connector on the EtherneTV VOD-50W.

4.Power up ES3/4.

5.Power up Dell 1850.

6.After the system reboots, logon as Administrator.

7.Click Start > Administrator Tools > Computer Management.

8.Select Disk Management under Storage. In the Initial and Convert Disk Wizard Welcome Windows select Next.

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Contents EtherneTV VOD-W Video on Demand Server Copyright Contents Ingesting Content TroubleshootingReinstalling the Software Monitoring the ServerAdding Storage to 1950/2950 Servers Contents Organization Getting HelpRelated Publications Font ConventionsPrinter-Friendly Server Description Server ModelsSystem Requirements Server CompatibilityExternal Storage Server Software Model Hardware Servers Interface Raw Capacity DrivesTechnical Support VOD-W Product CDServer Overview VOD-W Admin Guide VBrick Systems, Inc Installing the VOD-W Server Unpack the ServerConnect the Server VOD 50W Dell 1950 Rear ViewVOD 50W Dell 1950 Front View Configure the IP Address Configure the ETV Portal ServerVerify the Installation Configuring Secure Communications Basic AuthenticationChecking for an Installed Certificate SSL EncryptionSubmitting a Certificate Verification Request Post Configuration Steps VBrick Systems, Inc Using a Remote Desktop Connection OverviewUsing a Direct Connection Configuring the ServerLaunching the Configuration Utility Using Http Tunneling Changing the Web Service Communication Port Configuring a Macintosh for Tunneled StreamsAdvanced Options Adding External StorageUsing Secure URL Password Protection VOD-W ConfigurationManually Ingesting Content Database Backup Backup and RestoreMonitoring the Server Server Restore Database RestoreBest Practices Accessories System Tools menu Starting the Qvod Server Service Using the Qvod Server ConsoleSessions Monitoring the Server Contents Network Individual Network Interface Card Storage Individual DriveMedia Log OptionsEvents Click on System Info Monitoring the Server VBrick Systems, Inc Content Ingestion Ingestion ConsiderationsContent Backup and Recovery Ingesting Content VBrick Systems, Inc VOD-W Event Manager Generating Custom ReportsWindows Event Viewer VOD-W License Diagnostics VBrick Systems, Inc Reinstalling the VOD-W Software Installation PrerequisitesClick Next on Select Program Folder to accept the default Reinstalling the Software Finish Model Platform Total Storage Shutdown Restart Reinstalling the Dongle Driver Installing the Dongle DriverUninstalling the Software Viewing License StatusAdding Storage to 1850/2850 Servers Monitoring PerformanceAdding Storage to 1850 Servers VOD 50W Page, click Next VBrick Systems, Inc Format Volume page, click Next Adding Storage to 2850 Servers VOD 125/300W Perc RAID Bios screens Select Volume Type page, select Simple and click Next Adding Storage to 1850/2850 Servers VBrick Systems, Inc Adding Storage to 1850/2850 Servers VOD-W Admin Guide VBrick Systems, Inc Adding Storage to 1950/2950 Servers Adding Storage to VOD 50/125/300W ServersVBrick Systems, Inc Adding Storage to 1950/2950 Servers VBrick Systems, Inc Adding Storage to 1950/2950 Servers VBrick Systems, Inc Go to Start Administrator Tools Computer Management VBrick Systems, Inc Next VBrick Systems, Inc Adding Storage to 1950/2950 Servers VBrick Systems, Inc Adding Storage to 1950/2950 Servers Go to Control Panel InfoValue QuickVideo Click on Add Storage Path Disk Number and Capacity

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