AMX MAX Servers manual Replacing HDDs in HT Servers, MAX-HT12 Server front panel

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Replacing HDDs in MAX Servers

FIG. 48 Admin Menu, Authenticate HDD, and Add HDD dialogs

Replacing HDDs in HT Servers

The AMX line of MAX HT servers support hot-swappable 400GB hard disk drives (HDDs), accessible behind the faceplate on the front panel (FIG. 49). Typically a new HDD will be required only if an existing one has failed.

FIG. 49 MAX-HT12 Server (front panel)

Replacement HDDs are available from AMX (FG 2178-400).

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

There are several operations that are required to successfully replace an HDD in an HT server, all of which are described in this document:

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

2.Authentication of the new HDD with the server.

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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 MAX Servers Overview MMS Multimedia ServersRelated Documents MAX HT Home Theater ServersMAX HT Servers Photos and Specifications MAX-HT04/HT12 Home Theater ServersProduct Specifications MAX-HT04/HT12 SpecificationsMAX-HT04/HT12 Specifications Page MMS-01S FG MAX MMS Servers Photos SpecificationsMMS-01S Multimedia Server MMS-01S FG 2178-10 Product Specifications MMS-02S Multimedia Server MMS-02S FGMMS-02S FG 2178-12 Product Specifications MMS-02SB Multimedia Server with Backup MMS-02SB FGMMS-02SB FG 2178-11 Product Specifications MMS-04S Multimedia Server MMS-04S FGMMS-04S FG 2178-07 Product Specifications MMS-12S FG 2178-08 Product Specifications MMS-12S Multimedia ServerMMS-12S FG 2178-08 Product Specifications MMS-900 Multimedia Server OUTMMS-900 FG Overview MAX Servers Setup and ConfigurationNetworking Specifications for MAX Servers Connect a Mouse, Keyboard and VGA Monitor If Power Is Removed From the HT ServerMandatory 24-Hour Initialization Period HT Servers only Online DatabaseMMS-04S and -12S Servers Connect the Power Cables and Apply PowerMMS-01S, -02S, -02SB and MAX-HT Servers MMS-900 ServersAdd MAX-AVPs and AVM/AOM Modules to the HT Server Access the MAX Admin MenuWorking With the MAX Admin Menu Adding MAX-AVP Players and/or MAX-AVM ModulesSelect Restart MAX daemon Adding MAX-AOM Audio-Only ModulesConnecting MAX-AVPs and/or MAX-AVMs Connect the Modules To the MAX ServerIf You Don’t Connect Install and Configure WinMAX SoftwareConnecting MAX-AOM Modules DVD and CD Playback Loading Media Content on the MAX ServerPeriodic Updates Shutting Down the MAX ServerMAX Admin Menu Accessing the Admin Menu via WinMAXMAX Admin Menu Options Overview Options in the MAX Admin Menu includeMAX Admin Menu System Information System InformationIP Settings MAX Admin Menu IP SettingsOutput Module Setup Preparing the MAX Server for Receiving Periodic UpdatesAdding New Modules to the System Add Output ModuleRemoving Modules From the System RAID 5 StatusViewing all Modules in the System RAID 5 CLI Viewing Log Files Log ManagementSpecifying Logging Levels Date, Time Locale Deleting Log FilesSetting System Date and Time Date, Time, Locale Configure TimezonesShell Modify max.iniAuthenticate HDD Authenticating a new HDDViewing All HDDs In the MAX Server Removing HDDs From the MAX ServerParental Control Online Tech SupportCover Art Change RegionScheduling Automatic Firmware Updates Update FirmwareChanging The Region Code Setting On Your MAX Server Exit Restart MAX deamonShutdown Exit and DisconnectDVD Region Code Settings DVD RegionsDefault Region Code Setting Changing the Region Code Setting on MAX ServersChanging the DVD Region Code Setting On MAX Servers Page DVD Drives Compatible Formats DVD Drives Compatible FormatsMAX Servers DVD Drives Used MAX Servers DVD Drives UsedMDL Series PowerFile DVD Drives MDL Series DVD DrivesIdentify the Drive That Needs To Be Replaced Replacing HDDs in MAX ServersReplacing HDDs in MMS Servers Don’t forget to include the port number Port Physical Removal and Replacement of the Drives Rebuild the RAID ArrayAuthenticate the New HDD Open a telnet session with the MMS serverReplacing HDDs in HT Servers MAX-HT12 Server front panelAdmin Menu Add the New Drive to the System WxxxxxxxxxxxMAX Admin Menu Options in the Authenticate HDD menu are described belowPage Rack Mounting MAX Servers Rack Mounting MMS-01S/02S/02SB/04S/12S Servers Included Rack-Mounting Kit PartsAttach the Extension Brackets to the Outer Rails Prepare the Slide Rail AssembliesAttach the Inner Server Rails to the MMS chassis Load the MMS Server Into the Rack Rack Mounting HT and MMS-900 Servers Intermediate Section Stationary Section Chassis SectionInstall Chassis Sections Onto The Server Chassis Slide Intermediate Sections Into the Stationary Sections Attaching the Chassis Sections to the server chassisAttach the Extension Brackets Mount the Adapter Bars to the Rack-Rail assembliesMount the Rail/Bracket Assemblies Into the Equipment Rack Front View Rear ViewLoad the HT Server Into the Rack Mounting Rail in equipment rack Adapter BarSliding the server chassis into the rack Page Page It’s Your World Take Control