AMX manual Replacing HDDs in MAX Servers, Replacing HDDs in MMS Servers

Page 57

Replacing HDDs in MAX Servers

Replacing HDDs in MAX Servers

Overview

MAX MMS and HT servers support hot-swappable hard disk drives (HDDs), accessible behind the removable faceplate, on the front panel. Typically a new HDD will be required only if an existing one has failed.

The MMS-01S, MMS-02S, MMS-04S and MMS-12S servers all utilize 250GB hard drives, and require the MMS-HDD250G250GB drive (FG 2178-250) for replacements.

The MMS-900 server utilizes 300GB hard drives, and requires the

MMS-HDD300G300GB drive (FG 2178-300) for replacements.

MAX-HT servers utilize 400GB hard drives, and require the 400GB drive (FG 2178-400) for replacements.

Only HDDs provided by AMX can be used as replacements in MMS servers, and in order to replace a HDD in an MMS server, the drive must be installed and authenticated according to the steps outlined in this document.

Replacing HDDs in MMS Servers

There are several operations that are required to successfully replace an HDD in a MMS server, all of which are described in the following subsections:

1.Identify the drive that needs to be replaced.

2.The physical removal of the damaged HDD, and the subsequent installation of the replacement HDD.

3.A rebuild of the RAID array on the new HDD (required in order to add it to the server’s RAID array).

4.Authentication of the new HDD with the MMS server. Note that before the HDD can be authenticated to the server it must first be added into the array.

The MMS-01S server does not utilize a RAID disk-drive system. In this case there is no need to rebuild the array (as described below), but the replacement HDD still needs to be authenticated (see “Step 4: Authenticate the New HDD” below).

Step 1: Identify the Drive That Needs To Be Replaced

To identify the drive that needs to be replaced, you’ll use the server’s built-in Disk Management Utility tool. This requires that you have a PC connected to the MMS:

If you intend to connect to the MMS via a LAN connection, verify that the PC is communicating properly with the network.

Use an RJ-45 twisted pair cable to connect the Ethernet port on the MMS to the LAN that your PC is on.

Once you have established communication between the MMS server and your PC, you’ll use your web browser to access the server’s Disk Management Utility interface to see which port has failed. You’ll need this information to identify the physical HDD that needs to be pulled from the unit and replaced:

1.Launch a web browser (i.e. Internet Explorer).

2.Enter the IP address of the target MMS server in the address bar (example: http://192.168.1.30:1080). You can use the WinMAX program to determine the server’s IP address (displayed in the System Information tab).

MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers

51

 

 

Page 56 Page 58
Image 57
Page 56 Page 58
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 MAX MMS Servers Photos Specifications MMS-01S Multimedia ServerMMS-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 MAX Servers Setup and Configuration Networking Specifications for MAX ServersOverview 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-AVMsInstall and Configure WinMAX Software Connecting MAX-AOM ModulesIf 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 SystemRAID 5 Status Viewing all Modules in the SystemRemoving Modules From the System RAID 5 CLI Log Management Specifying Logging LevelsViewing 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 ArtUpdate Firmware Changing The Region Code Setting On Your MAX ServerScheduling 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 MAX Servers Replacing HDDs in MMS 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 ServersPrepare the Slide Rail Assemblies Attach the Inner Server Rails to the MMS chassisAttach 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
Top Page Image Contents