AMX MAX Servers Setup and Configuration, Overview, Networking Specifications for MAX Servers

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MAX Servers - Setup and Configuration

MAX Servers - Setup and Configuration

Overview

The following sections describe the basic process of setting up a MAX server and making the configurations required to get the server up and running with one or more MAX-AVP Audio/Video Players and/or MAX-AVM Audio/Video Modules and MAX-AOM Audio-Only (USB) modules.

MAX-MMS Servers support up to 25 MAX-AVM modules and up to 2 MAX-AOM (USB) modules.

MAX-HT Servers support the AVM and AOM modules as well as MAX-AVP Audio/Video Players. Since the HT Servers treat AVPs exactly the same as AVMs, each HT server supports up to a total of 25 AVPs/AVMs.

Use the WinMAX software to add/remove content on the MAX server, as well as control playback and configure the server. Additional documentation, including the WinMAX Software Instruction Manual and the MAX by AMX Reference Guide are available online at www.amx.com.

These steps apply to all MAX servers, unless otherwise noted.

Refer to the Product Specifications section for each server to establish the location and orientation of the connectors mentioned in these steps.

Networking Specifications for MAX Servers

It is required that the control segment of the network (using the ETHERNET CONTROL connector) is kept separated from the (switched) content delivery segment (using the A/V OUT connector), as indicated in FIG. 10.

FIG. 10 Network Segment Layout

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Contents MAX Servers AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer Table of Contents MAX Admin Menu MAX Servers DVD Drives Supported Formats Rack Mounting HT and MMS-900 Servers MMS Multimedia Servers MAX Servers OverviewMAX HT Home Theater Servers Related DocumentsMAX-HT04/HT12 Home Theater Servers MAX HT Servers Photos and SpecificationsMAX-HT04/HT12 Specifications Product SpecificationsMAX-HT04/HT12 Specifications Page MMS-01S Multimedia Server MAX MMS Servers Photos SpecificationsMMS-01S FG MMS-01S FG 2178-10 Product Specifications MMS-02S FG MMS-02S Multimedia ServerMMS-02S FG 2178-12 Product Specifications MMS-02SB FG MMS-02SB Multimedia Server with BackupMMS-02SB FG 2178-11 Product Specifications MMS-04S FG MMS-04S Multimedia ServerMMS-04S FG 2178-07 Product Specifications MMS-12S Multimedia Server MMS-12S FG 2178-08 Product SpecificationsMMS-12S FG 2178-08 Product Specifications OUT MMS-900 Multimedia ServerMMS-900 FG Networking Specifications for MAX Servers MAX Servers Setup and ConfigurationOverview Mandatory 24-Hour Initialization Period HT Servers only If Power Is Removed From the HT ServerConnect a Mouse, Keyboard and VGA Monitor Online DatabaseMMS-01S, -02S, -02SB and MAX-HT Servers Connect the Power Cables and Apply PowerMMS-04S and -12S Servers MMS-900 ServersWorking With the MAX Admin Menu Access the MAX Admin MenuAdd MAX-AVPs and AVM/AOM Modules to the HT Server Adding MAX-AVP Players and/or MAX-AVM ModulesAdding MAX-AOM Audio-Only Modules Select Restart MAX daemonConnect the Modules To the MAX Server Connecting MAX-AVPs and/or MAX-AVMsConnecting MAX-AOM Modules Install and Configure WinMAX SoftwareIf You Don’t Connect Periodic Updates Loading Media Content on the MAX ServerDVD and CD Playback Shutting Down the MAX ServerAccessing the Admin Menu via WinMAX MAX Admin MenuOptions in the MAX Admin Menu include MAX Admin Menu Options OverviewSystem Information MAX Admin Menu System InformationMAX Admin Menu IP Settings IP SettingsPreparing the MAX Server for Receiving Periodic Updates Output Module SetupAdd Output Module Adding New Modules to the SystemViewing all Modules in the System RAID 5 StatusRemoving Modules From the System RAID 5 CLI Specifying Logging Levels Log ManagementViewing Log Files Deleting Log Files Date, Time LocaleDate, Time, Locale Configure Timezones Setting System Date and TimeModify max.ini ShellAuthenticating a new HDD Authenticate HDDRemoving HDDs From the MAX Server Viewing All HDDs In the MAX ServerOnline Tech Support Parental ControlChange Region Cover ArtChanging The Region Code Setting On Your MAX Server Update FirmwareScheduling Automatic Firmware Updates Shutdown Restart MAX deamonExit Exit and DisconnectDVD Regions DVD Region Code SettingsChanging the Region Code Setting on MAX Servers Default Region Code SettingChanging the DVD Region Code Setting On MAX Servers Page MAX Servers DVD Drives Used DVD Drives Compatible FormatsDVD Drives Compatible Formats MAX Servers DVD Drives UsedMDL Series DVD Drives MDL Series PowerFile DVD DrivesReplacing HDDs in MMS Servers Replacing HDDs in MAX ServersIdentify the Drive That Needs To Be Replaced Don’t forget to include the port number Port Rebuild the RAID Array Physical Removal and Replacement of the DrivesOpen a telnet session with the MMS server Authenticate the New HDDMAX-HT12 Server front panel Replacing HDDs in HT ServersAdmin Menu Wxxxxxxxxxxx Add the New Drive to the SystemOptions in the Authenticate HDD menu are described below MAX Admin MenuPage Rack Mounting MAX Servers Included Rack-Mounting Kit Parts Rack Mounting MMS-01S/02S/02SB/04S/12S ServersAttach the Inner Server Rails to the MMS chassis Prepare the Slide Rail AssembliesAttach the Extension Brackets to the Outer Rails Load the MMS Server Into the Rack Intermediate Section Stationary Section Chassis Section Rack Mounting HT and MMS-900 ServersInstall Chassis Sections Onto The Server Chassis Attaching the Chassis Sections to the server chassis Slide Intermediate Sections Into the Stationary SectionsMount the Adapter Bars to the Rack-Rail assemblies Attach the Extension BracketsFront View Rear View Mount the Rail/Bracket Assemblies Into the Equipment RackMounting Rail in equipment rack Adapter Bar Load the HT Server Into the RackSliding the server chassis into the rack Page Page It’s Your World Take Control