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

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Replacing Input and Output Cards

When you place an order for a Quantum Ultra, 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:
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Redundant power supply (see
backup power supply that can continue to power the Quantum Ultra if the primary
supply fails. This power supply can also be replaced without powering off the system
(see Replacing a Power Supply
Protective cover panel — This panel protects the top fan and guides air into the
power supplies. You must remove this panel in order to replace the power supplies or
the top fan.
Top fan — Cools the power supplies. This fan can be replaced without powering off
the system (see Replacing the Top Fan
Drive C: — This write-protected drive contains the embedded operating system and
the Quantum Ultra firmware.
Drive D: — 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 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
Power off the Quantum Ultra.
ATTENTION:
• The input and output cards are NOT hot-swappable and cannot be switched
while the unit is operating. Always power off the Quantum Ultra 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 Quantum Ultra avant de retirer une carte.
On the Quantum Ultra rear panel, loosen the two screws at the right and left edges of
the card to be removed.
Slide the card out of the chassis.
Inside the card slot are guides on both sides to ensure the replacement card is
aligned correctly.
Quantum Ultra Videowall Processing System • Maintenance
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Card Locations on page 12).
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