Axon Media Server User Manual 5
Chapter 2: Setup and Configuration
Hardware setup includes mounting, connecting to power and Ethernet and
DMX linking. Software setup includes launching the Content Management
Application (CMA) and setting configuration options.

Hardware Setup

The following steps make up the hardware setup for Axon and are described in this section
1. Unpack Axon Media Server
2. Install power cord cap if necessary for your location
3. Connect a monitor to the top DVI port and to power for accessing the Content
Management Application (CMA). A DVI/VGA Adapter is supplied if needed.
4. Connect a monitor or other output device to the bottom DVI port and to power. A
DVI/VGA Adapter is supplied if needed.
5. If you want to use the CMA from a remote computer or synchronize this server
with other Axon and DL.2 units, connect to Ethernet link
6. Connect Axon to a DMX controller via DMX cabling or an Art-Net box on an
Ethernet network.
7. Connect Axon to power

Unpacking the Axon Media Server

Your Axon media server ships with the following:
Rack mountable Axon unit
•USB Mouse
USB Keyboard
Power Cord
Two DVI/VGA Adapters
DMX Interface cable.
Documentation CD that contains
CMA application (Mac and Windows)
User Manual in .pdf format
Server software
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