VBrick Systems VBrick v4.2.3 manual Adding Storage to 2850 Servers VOD 125/300W

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19.When the New Volume Wizard is complete, click Finish.

20.Repeat Steps 13– 19 for the second TeraByte: Disks 7–-13.

Adding Storage to 2850 Servers (VOD 125/300W)

Use the following procedure to add storage to both VOD 125W and VOD 300W servers. The procedure is the same for ES3 (1 TB) and ES4 (2 TB) devices. Note that the 2850 uses Basic Disks.)

1.Power everything down.

2.ES3/ES4 setup.

a.Connect both power cords on ES3/4.

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

3.EtherneTV VOD-125W (VBrick VOD125 Dell 2850) setup.

a.Connect the SCSI cable from the ES3/4 to SCSI 0 port connector on the EtherneTV VOD-125W; this is bottom left connector on the two port 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 1 port connector on the EtherneTV VOD-125W.

4.Power up the ES3/4.

5.Power up Dell Server (VOD-125W).

6.During Dell boot up:

a.Do not type Ctrl-Ato enter the Adaptec SCSI BIOS.

b.Watch for message PowerEdge RAID controller BIOS then press Ctrl-Mto go to RAID controller configuration. It takes several minutes to enter the config utility.

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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 HelpPrinter-Friendly Font ConventionsRelated Publications Server Description Server ModelsExternal Storage Server CompatibilitySystem Requirements 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 OverviewLaunching the Configuration Utility Configuring the ServerUsing a Direct Connection 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 Monitoring the Server Backup and RestoreDatabase Backup Best Practices Database RestoreServer Restore 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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