MAX Admin Menu | AMX MAX Servers guide

Table of Contents
Additional Information on USB Ports: MMS-04S, -12S, -900 and MAX-HT Servers	24
Step 5: Connect the Modules To the MAX Server	24
Connecting MAX-AVPs and/or MAX-AVMs	24
Connecting MAX-AOM Modules	25
Step 6: Install and Configure WinMAX Software	25
If You Don’t Connect	25
Loading Media Content on the MAX Server	26
DVD and CD Playback	26
Playing a DVD	26
Playing a CD	26
Periodic Updates	26
Shutting Down the MAX Server	26
MAX Admin Menu	27
Overview	27
Accessing the Admin Menu via WinMAX	27
Accessing the Admin Menu via Direct Connection to the MAX Server	28
MAX Admin Menu Options - Overview	28
System Information	29
IP Settings	30
Preparing the MAX Server for Receiving Periodic Updates	31
Output Module Setup	31
Adding New Modules to the System	32
Viewing all Modules in the System	33
Removing Modules From the System	33
RAID 5 Status	33
RAID 5 CLI	34
Log Management	35
Specifying Logging Levels	35
Viewing Log Files	35
Deleting Log Files	36
Date, Time Locale	36
Setting System Date and Time	37
Shell	38
Modify max.ini	38
Authenticate HDD	39
Authenticating a new HDD	39
Viewing All HDDs In the MAX Server	40
Removing HDDs From the MAX Server	40
Parental Control	41

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AMX MAX Servers manual MAX Admin Menu

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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 Servers Related Documents MAX HT Home Theater Servers MAX HT Servers Photos and Specifications MAX-HT04/HT12 Home Theater Servers Product Specifications MAX-HT04/HT12 Specifications MAX-HT04/HT12 Specifications Page MMS-01S Multimedia Server MAX MMS Servers Photos SpecificationsMMS-01S FG MMS-01S FG 2178-10 Product Specifications MMS-02S Multimedia Server MMS-02S FG MMS-02S FG 2178-12 Product Specifications MMS-02SB Multimedia Server with Backup MMS-02SB FG MMS-02SB FG 2178-11 Product Specifications MMS-04S Multimedia Server MMS-04S FG MMS-04S FG 2178-07 Product Specifications MMS-12S FG 2178-08 Product Specifications MMS-12S Multimedia Server MMS-12S FG 2178-08 Product Specifications MMS-900 Multimedia Server OUT MMS-900 FG Networking Specifications for MAX Servers MAX Servers Setup and ConfigurationOverview If Power Is Removed From the HT Server Mandatory 24-Hour Initialization Period HT Servers onlyConnect a Mouse, Keyboard and VGA Monitor Online Database Connect the Power Cables and Apply Power MMS-01S, -02S, -02SB and MAX-HT ServersMMS-04S and -12S Servers MMS-900 Servers Access the MAX Admin Menu Working With the MAX Admin MenuAdd MAX-AVPs and AVM/AOM Modules to the HT Server Adding MAX-AVP Players and/or MAX-AVM Modules Select Restart MAX daemon Adding MAX-AOM Audio-Only Modules Connecting MAX-AVPs and/or MAX-AVMs Connect the Modules To the MAX Server Connecting MAX-AOM Modules Install and Configure WinMAX SoftwareIf You Don’t Connect Loading Media Content on the MAX Server Periodic UpdatesDVD and CD Playback Shutting Down the MAX Server MAX Admin Menu Accessing the Admin Menu via WinMAX MAX Admin Menu Options Overview Options in the MAX Admin Menu include MAX Admin Menu System Information System Information IP Settings MAX Admin Menu IP Settings Output Module Setup Preparing the MAX Server for Receiving Periodic Updates Adding New Modules to the System Add Output Module Viewing all Modules in the System RAID 5 StatusRemoving Modules From the System RAID 5 CLI Specifying Logging Levels Log ManagementViewing Log Files Date, Time Locale Deleting Log Files Setting System Date and Time Date, Time, Locale Configure Timezones Shell Modify max.ini Authenticate HDD Authenticating a new HDD Viewing All HDDs In the MAX Server Removing HDDs From the MAX Server Parental Control Online Tech Support Cover Art Change Region Changing The Region Code Setting On Your MAX Server Update FirmwareScheduling Automatic Firmware Updates Restart MAX deamon ShutdownExit Exit and Disconnect DVD Region Code Settings DVD Regions Default Region Code Setting Changing the Region Code Setting on MAX Servers Changing the DVD Region Code Setting On MAX Servers Page DVD Drives Compatible Formats MAX Servers DVD Drives UsedDVD Drives Compatible Formats MAX Servers DVD Drives Used MDL Series PowerFile DVD Drives MDL Series DVD Drives Replacing 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 Physical Removal and Replacement of the Drives Rebuild the RAID Array Authenticate the New HDD Open a telnet session with the MMS server Replacing HDDs in HT Servers MAX-HT12 Server front panel Admin Menu Add the New Drive to the System Wxxxxxxxxxxx MAX 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 Parts Attach 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 Rack Mounting HT and MMS-900 Servers Intermediate Section Stationary Section Chassis Section Install Chassis Sections Onto The Server Chassis Slide Intermediate Sections Into the Stationary Sections Attaching the Chassis Sections to the server chassis Attach the Extension Brackets Mount the Adapter Bars to the Rack-Rail assemblies Mount the Rail/Bracket Assemblies Into the Equipment Rack Front View Rear View Load the HT Server Into the Rack Mounting Rail in equipment rack Adapter Bar Sliding the server chassis into the rack Page Page It’s Your World Take Control