Installation Guide MAX MMS-04S MultiMedia Server
MAX MMS-04S Multimedia Server
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| A/V OUT |
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FIG. 1 |
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Product Specifications |
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Storage capacity: | • | 1 terabyte of storage space |
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| • | 100 DVD (2,500 CD) capacity (approximate values) | |||||||||||||
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| • | Approximately 25 CDs can be stored in place of 1 DVD | |||||||||||||
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AC Current Draw | • | 1.55A - Bootup/Power Cycle Peak |
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(AMP): | • | 1.15A - Normal Usage Peak |
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Front Panel | • | 4 |
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Components: | • | DVD/CDRW drive |
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access) | • | Ventilated front cover |
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Rear Panel | • | Power Cable connector: IEC connector for AC power cable (included) | |||||||||||||||||
Components: | • | Master Power Supply switch: Turns the power supply on/off | |||||||||||||||||
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| • | Power On/Off button: Turns the MMS on/off | |||||||||||||
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| • | USB ports 1 & 2: Type A USB connectors connect to | |||||||||||||
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| • | VGA port: DB15HD port provides VGA output | |||||||||||||
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| 1000/100/10 Mb/s network connectivity between the MMS and the | |||||||||||||
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| network connectivity between the MMS and | |||||||||||||
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Dimensions (HWD): | • | 1.75”" x 17.3" x 20" (4.45 cm x 43.94 cm x 50.80 cm) | |||||||||||||||||
(without rack ears) | • | 1 RU (mounts in a standard 19” equipment rack) | |||||||||||||||||
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Weight: | 42 lbs (19.05 kg) |
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Operating | • | Operating Temperature: 10º to 35º C | |||||||||||||||||
Environment: | • | Operating Relative Humidity: 20% to 80% | |||||||||||||||||
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| • Minimum Ventilation Clearance: 3" front and 3" rear | ||||||||||||||
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| • | Operating acoustic noise: 62 dBA |
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Included | • | One 6’ (1.83m) power cable |
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Accessories: | • | One DVD, one CD |
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Certification: | UL Listed E252362, FCC, CE |
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Initial Setup and Configuration
The following sections describe the basic process of setting up the MMS server and making the configurations required to get the server up and running with one or more
Follow the directions outlined below, and refer to FIG 1 for the location and orientation of the connectors mentioned in these steps.
Use the WinMAX software to add/remove content on the MMS server, and control playback. Additional documentation, including the WinMAX Software Instruction Manual and the MAX by AMX Reference Guide are available online at www.amx.com.
Note: Static electricity can damage electronic circuitry. Before touching the MMS, discharge any accumulated static electricity from your body by touching a grounded metal object.
Network Segment Layout for MMS Servers
It is required that the control segment of the network is kept separated from the (switched) content delivery segment, as indicated in FIG. 2.
FIG. 2 Network Segment Layout
Step 1: Connect a Mouse, Keyboard and VGA Monitor
Connect a PS/2 mouse and keyboard, and a VGA monitor directly to the MMS server to access the
Note: Alternatively, you can access the MAX Admin Menu via Telnet, using the Server Configuration feature in the WInMAX software. This requires that the MMS server is configured with an IP address and Subnet Mask settings which are appropriate for your network configuration. Refer to “Step 7: Install and Configure WinMAX Software” for details.
Step 2: Connect the Power Cables and Apply Power
Note: Consider using a UPS with the MMS server, modules and ethernet switch (if applicable).
1.Connect both of the power supplies, using the supplied power cords.
2.Push the Power On/Off pushbutton to apply power.
3.Allow up to one minute for the MMS server to
Shutting Down the MMS Server
Always shut down the MMS server is via the Shutdown command in the MAX Admin Menu. This allows the operating system to shut down completely before power is removed, and prevents the
Step 3: Access the MAX Admin Menu
Once the
FIG. 3 MAX Admin Menu
Working With the MAX Admin Menu
•Use the arrow keys on the keyboard to highlight the desired option, and press Enter to make a selection. Do not use the arrow keys on your keyboard’s numeric keypad.
•Beyond this menu, press the TAB button to navigate through the elements on the pages until an asterisk appears next to the desired selection.
•Press the spacebar to make a selection (press again to