Replacing Input And Output Cards - Extron electronics Quantum Ultra Series User Manual

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Replacing Input and Output Cards

When you place an order for a Quantum Ultra Series processor, you specify how many
input and output cards are loaded when the product is shipped. However, if your
application changes, you may want to purchase additional cards from Extron and replace
one or more of the original cards.
For example, you might start out with three input cards and three output cards, then
decide you want five output cards and only two input cards. You would need to order two
more output cards, and remove one input card.
When designing your configuration, keep in mind the following restrictions:
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To replace an input or output card:
1.
Quantum Ultra Series Videowall Processing Systems • Maintenance — Quantum Ultra 610 Only
Power supply levers — Rotate these latches to release the power supplies
for removal, or to assist in installing the power supply completely onto the
connector (see Replacing a Power Supply - Quantum Ultra 610
page 96).
Primary power supply — Main power supply that provides power to the processor.
This power supply can be replaced if necessary without powering off the system (hot-
swappable) (see Replacing the Primary Power Supply
Redundant power supply — A secondary or backup power supply that can
continue to power the Quantum Ultra 610 if the primary supply fails. This power
supply can also be replaced without powering off the system (see
Redundant Power Supply
Protective cover panel (Quantum Ultra 610 only) — This panel protects the front fan
and guides air into the power supplies. You must remove this panel in order to replace
the power supplies or the front fan.
Power supply (front) fan (Quantum Ultra 610 only) — Cools the power supplies.
This fan can be replaced without powering off the system (see
Supply Front Fan - Quantum Ultra 610
NOTE: On the Quantum Ultra II 610, this fan is located inside the power supply
casing and is not is not user-replaceable.
C: drive — This write-protected drive contains the embedded operating system and
the Quantum Ultra Series firmware.
D: drive — This drive can be used to store user files such as pictures and system
configuration data.
System Board Computer (SBC) — This assembly contains the two hard drives (C:
and D:) and the SBC, which runs the Quantum Ultra Series firmware.
There must be at least one input and one output card installed.
All the input cards must be installed in card slots above the output cards. Do not
intersperse input cards with output cards (see
and Ultra II 610 and 305 on page 20).
Power off the Quantum Ultra Series processor.
ATTENTION:
• The input and output cards are NOT hot-swappable and cannot be replaced
while the unit is operating. Always power off the processor before inserting
or removing a card.
• Les cartes d'entrée et de sortie NE sont PAS interchangeables à chaud
et ne peuvent être changées lors du fonctionnement de l'unité. Veillez à
toujours mettre hors tension le processeur avant de retirer une carte.
on page 101).
on page 102).
Card Locations — Quantum Ultra
starting on
on page 96).
Replacing the
Replacing the Power
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