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Delta Media Server
Delta Server Hardware
Operation
User Guide
M285-1

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  • Page 1 Delta Media Server Delta Server Hardware Operation User Guide M285-1...
  • Page 2 Delta Server Hardware Operation : User Guide Trademark Information Delta Media Server is a trademark of 7thSense Design Ltd. Brand or product names may be registered trademarks of their respective owners. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Front Panel Control and Display Panel Features ..........................23 LED Status Information ........................ 24 Display Text Colours ........................25 Menu Structure ........................... 27 Using Delta Front Panel Menus ....................28 Controls ..........................28 Load Show .......................... 29 Graphics/Render ........................ 29 Group ..........................30 Delta Version ........................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Delta Media Servers are custom-built around a range, configured to meet user requirements. This Guide covers all the common features. For user guides on Delta software and connectivity, media and server management, please see our Online-Help pages. This guide covers server models from 2016 onwards: ·...

  • Page 5: Installation

    Bag of miscellaneous fixings Lifting Delta Server weight depends on model and specification, the weight is stated on the server’s product label. Larger servers may require a two-person lift, especially when manoeuvring them into a rack. Observe your internal manual handling recommendations to avoid injury.

  • Page 6: Rack Mounting

    Installation Rack Mounting Delta Servers (2U and 3U models) are supplied with rack mount slide rails and fixings. Ensure that each server is properly secured to the rack cabinet. To fit the rails supplied, follow the instructions included with the rails.

  • Page 7: Environment

    Environment General Delta Servers should be operated in a clean, dust-free area. The server is intended for operation in benign environments; that is, not subject to corrosive or explosive atmospheres, moisture or flammable gases. The server is non-protected against ingress of liquid (IPx0).

  • Page 8: Front Panel

    Front Panel Front Panel The front panel of all Delta servers carries a display and Matrix Orbital control buttons (see Front Panel Control and Display) Below this you will find the on/off power switch, its green indicator light, and amber disk activity indicator.

  • Page 9: Back Panel Connections

    To ensure best performance from the server and compliance with relevant EMC regulations, this equipment should only be used with high-quality shielded data and signal cables. Audio connectors (3.5 mm stereo jack) Delta Infinity Del ta Server Ha rdwa re Opera ti on © 2018 7thSens e Des i gn...
  • Page 10 Back Panel Connections Delta Proton or Nucleus Both models share the same motherboard connections. The illustration shows a Proton; Nucleus is a 3U unit, with a removable power supply and vertical cards, as the Infinity, above. Delta NanoSDI Del ta Server Ha rdwa re Opera ti on...
  • Page 11 Back Panel Connections Delta Nano Del ta Server Ha rdwa re Opera ti on © 2018 7thSens e Des i gn...

  • Page 12: Removable Power Supply

    Removable Power Supply Removable Power Supply Delta Servers (3U models only – Nucleus and Infinity) are fitted with a removable power supply unit (PSU). This can be replaced as follows: · To remove: Power down the server and then remove the IEC320 power connector from the server’s PSU.

  • Page 13: Media Ssd Storage

    Green: standby / ready 7thOEM disks (2016 onwards) flash when active. GTX disks do not. In all normal circumstances after failure of a movie drive, it is recommended to return the Delta Media Server to 7thSense Design for full diagnosis.
  • Page 14 Media SSD Storage Replacement is the reverse process. Ensure that the new drive is locked and the retaining bar screwed back in place. Ø Assign the RAID Disks as Movie Drives Del ta Server Ha rdwa re Opera ti on ©...

  • Page 15: Assigning Raid Disks As Movie Drives

    · When replacing SSDs, these may be supplied by 7thSense Design as a preconfigured RAID0 movie drive set, and when installed will be recognised as a single ‘Foreign’ drive.
  • Page 16 Media SSD Storage For a preconfigured RAID0 set showing as ‘Foreign’ (i.e. not ‘Unallocated’), right-click the first and select ‘Import Foreign Disks’. Click OK to the group, and then to create the striped volume. Wait for this to complete the integration of the disks: they should show as ‘Online’, ‘Healthy’ and with a green bar: For non-preconfigured SSDs, these will show as ‘Unallocated’.
  • Page 17 Media SSD Storage Click Next and assign the drive the letter ‘E’ when prompted.You should then see the RAID0 disk showing as ‘Movie Drive (E:)’. In DeltaGUI check the drive is assigned Open DeltaServer and DeltaGUI, and from Configure > Preferences > Drives, ensure that E: is listed first in Movie Sources: Reimport all your required Movie folders and files from backup.

  • Page 18: Sharing A Movie Drive

    Media SSD Storage Sharing a Movie Drive Sharing must be allowed if you require remote access to the movie drive from another PC on the network. Right-click Drive E: in File Explorer: Click ‘Advanced Sharing’, then ‘Share this folder’ and in Permissions, allow ‘Full Control’ for ‘Everyone’: Del ta Server Ha rdwa re Opera ti on ©...
  • Page 19 Media SSD Storage Click ‘Apply’ then ‘OK’, to return to the Properties dialog. Now select the Security tab, click ‘Edit’, then ‘Add’. Type in ‘Everyone’ and then click ‘Check Names’. Click OK to return to the Security tab, and give full control to ‘Everyone’: Del ta Server Ha rdwa re Opera ti on ©...
  • Page 20 Media SSD Storage Click ‘Apply’, then ‘OK’, and close the properties dialog. You may want to check, after modifying drive properties, that in Delta GUI Configure > Preferences > Drives, Movie Drive E is the primary location. Del ta Server Ha rdwa re Opera ti on...

  • Page 21: Air Filter Replacement

    Relocate the bottom of the carrier, push against the springs and relocate into place. Nano Delta Nano servers have a single screw on the left of the front panel holding the filter cover in place. Del ta Server Ha rdwa re Opera ti on...

  • Page 22: Front Panel Control And Display

    Front Panel Control and Display Front Panel Control and Display The Delta Front Panel is controlled by the Delta Monitor application, and can also be accessed via the Stack web interface. Terminology Embedded Server – This refers to the Operating system on the server. The embedded servers include: Nano, Nano4K and Duo II pre-2016, and Nano1, Nano2, Nano3, Nano4K in the 2016 and later server range.

  • Page 23: Panel Features

    Front Panel Control and Display Panel Features Del ta Server Ha rdwa re Opera ti on © 2018 7thSens e Des i gn...

  • Page 24: Led Status Information

    Front Panel Control and Display LED Status Information The LEDs light up when a show is playing. Colour indicates the status of graphics, audio and playback disks. OK – performing correctly Green Warning – not running smoothly, e.g. audio time drifting Amber Error –...

  • Page 25: Display Text Colours

    The standard colour of all text on a Delta Slave Server Indicates the Delta Server application has stopped running. It can also indicate lack of Genlock or AMD grouping if the Delta monitor application has been configured to monitor these states.
  • Page 26 Front Panel Control and Display Others Other colours are used for Alert mode. This mode flashes the display on certain actions and is intended to aid programming and debug. Del ta Server Ha rdwa re Opera ti on © 2018 7thSens e Des i gn...

  • Page 27: Menu Structure

    For example, press the Right Arrow button twice to go to the Load Show page, or the Left Arrow once to go to the Service Menu. Note: Servers running Delta 1.5 are only capable of showing the pages marked with an orange border Pages with this icon have sub-menus/pages. Press the Enter button to open, and the Up/Down buttons to navigate.

  • Page 28: Using Delta Front Panel Menus

    Press the Right or Left arrow buttons to navigate to other pages. Controls Note: The Controls page is only available to Delta servers configured as a Master. Press the Right Arrow button, then Enter (centre button) to use the controls page:...

  • Page 29: Load Show

    Front Panel Control and Display Left Stop playing (if running) and press to step back one frame at a time Right Stop playing (if running) and press to step forward one frame at a time Play Bottom Cue, ready to play Enter Stop Load Show...

  • Page 30: Group

    This page indicates whether the server is a Master or Slave, the server group it is in, how many servers are in this group, and the current timing mode. Delta Version Shows the current DeltaServer application version installed on the server.

  • Page 31: External Control

    Front Panel Control and Display External Control Lists the current TCP and UDP ports for external control, and the last external control message received. IP and PC Name This page shows a list of the current server network IP addresses (first, second and third adapters) and the server’s Windows configuration name.
  • Page 32 The Service Menu provides configuration functionality for the server. Once in the Service Menu, you will be presented with a list of all the functions available on that Delta server. Move the cursor through the options with the Up and Down buttons and select the required item using Enter.
  • Page 33 To make changes to the NIC information, press Enter. The Manage Network sub-menu will open. Note: DHCP off means that the server is set to a static IP, which is the recommended setting for Delta servers, to allow them to communicate only over the selected network.
  • Page 34 Front Panel Control and Display Use the left/right buttons to move the cursor along the numbers, and the up/down keys to change the numbers: Once you have set the IP, you need to open and check/amend the Subnet. Press the top-left button to enter the Subnet screen.
  • Page 35 Front Panel Control and Display Use the left/right buttons to move the cursor along the numbers, and the up/down keys to change the numbers to a valid DNS. Once set, press the top-left button to check/amend the DNS2 address: Press the Top Left button to Apply the changes to DNS1 and DNS2 and return to the Manage Network menu.

  • Page 36: Service Mode

    IP/DNS/Gateway manually, following the steps above as required. Service Mode Note: Service Mode is only available/required on Embedded Servers. From Delta Monitor v. 3.0 it is no longer necessary to put the server in Service Mode to change NICs.
  • Page 37 Front Panel Control and Display C:\7thSense C:\Audio C:\Blends C:\Colour C:\Geometry C:\Images C:\Meshes C:\Sequences C:\Shows C:\Splines C:\Text When in Service Mode, the server OS disk is completely open and writeable with full Administrator access. If you have a need to install drivers or additional software, you need to be in service mode to do this.

  • Page 38: Warranty, Support And Service

    Warranty, Support and Service Warranty, Support and Service Standard warranty is one year, return-to-distributor. Please contact 7thSense Design if you require an extended warranty. Please ask for instructions and request authorisation before returning a server to your distributor. Server Internal Maintenance Internal maintenance must only be undertaken by suitable qualified service personnel.

  • Page 39: Regulatory Compliance

    Regulatory Compliance Regulatory Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 40: Document Information

    Document Information Document Information Date Document Software Revision Details Author/Editor edition version October 2017 New rel ea s e Andi e Da vi ds on Del ta Server Ha rdwa re Opera ti on © 2018 7thSens e Des i gn...

  • Page 41: Index

    DHCP, switch on and off from front panel display colours, front panel operating environment external control information rack mounting removable power supply units reset EDIDs from front panel front panel restart Delta from front panel audio VU controls Delta version external control service graphics service mode...
  • Page 44 7thSense Design Ltd 7thSense Design LLC 2 The Courtyard Shoreham Road 1032 N Crooks Road Upper Beeding Suite H Steyning Clawson West Sussex Michigan 45017 BN44 3TN E: info@7thsensedesign.com T: +44 (0) 1903 812299 T: +1 248 599 2717 W: 7thsensedesign.com...

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