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- Page 1 Application Media Server (AMS) Hardware Setup Guide Doc Version 2.3 RGB Networks, Inc. 390 West Java Drive Sunnyvale, CA 94089 Support Tel: 877-RGB-NETW Fax: (408) 701-2710 www.rgbnetworks.com...
- Page 2 RGB Networks provides this document without warranty of any kind, either implied or expressed, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. RGB Networks has made every attempt to ensure the accuracy and completeness of information in this document at the time of publication. As we continuously improve and add features to our products, RGB Networks reserves the right to revise this document without prior notification of such revision or change.
- Page 3 © 2010-2013 RGB Networks, Inc. Your purchase of the RGB Application Media Server (the "AMS") includes a license to use the software (the "Software") that RGB includes with the AMS. This Software License Agreement ("Agreement") is a legal agreement between you, the licensee (which is either an individual or a single entity, as applicable) and RGB, Inc.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction ............7 Document Organization . - Page 6 Table of Contents AMS Hardware Setup Guide, Doc Version 2.3...
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Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction
CHAPTER 1 Introduction The Application Media Server (AMS) is a 1RU hardware server platform that RGB provides for the TransAct and RGB Director software products. AMS is specifically designed for the scalable, high concurrency needs of today’s new media environments, and can run one of several software applications, including Packager, Transcoder, Encoder/Transcoder, Commander, or RGB Director. -
Page 8: Document Conventions
Introduction Document Conventions Table 1 provides an easy way to recognize important information in the text. Table 1. Document Conventions When you see: It means: Notes are indicated by the icon shown at left, and point out information that may not be part of the text but provide tips and other helpful advice. -
Page 9: Chapter 2: Installing Ams
CHAPTER 2 Installing AMS This chapter describes how to install your AMS appliance. Please refer to your product’s software documentation for application-specific information. In This Chapter: “Package Contents,” next • “AMS Hardware Overview and Functionality” on page 10 • “Warnings and Operational Specifications” on page 14 •... -
Page 10: Pre-Loaded Software
Installing AMS Pre-loaded Software The following software components will come pre-loaded on the AMS based on your order. Note: If you require original software image files, please contact RGB Customer Support. See “Contacting RGB Customer Support” on page 33 for details. CentOS 6.3 64-bit Operating System—For Transcoder, Encoder/Transcoder, and Commander •... -
Page 11: Ams Front View
AMS Hardware Overview and Functionality AMS Front View Figure 2. AMS - Front View PowerEdge R620 E S T Table 2. AMS - Front Panel Indicator, Button, or Item Connector Icon Description Power-on indicator, button The power-on indicator lights when the system power is on. The power button controls the power supply output to the system. -
Page 12: Ams Rear View
Installing AMS Table 2. AMS - Front Panel Indicator, Button, or Item Connector Icon Description Video (VGA) connector Allows you to connect a VGA display to the system. Hard drives (8) Up to eight 2.5 inch hot-swappable hard drives. Up to four 2.5 hot-swappable hard drives and up to two 2.5 inch Dell PowerEdge Express Flash devices (PCIe SSDs). - Page 13 AMS Hardware Overview and Functionality Table 3. AMS - Rear Panel Indicator, Button, or Item Connector Icon Description Video (VGA) connector Allows you to connect a VGA display to the system. USB connector (2) Allows you to insert USB devices to the system. The ports are USB 2.0-compliant.
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Page 14: Functional Block Diagram
FCC Class A Warning Warning: Equipment modification without the expressed consent of RGB Networks, Inc. may result in non-compliance with FCC requirements for Class A or Class B digital devices. This device is subject to FCC regulations, and therefore should not be modified. RGB is not responsible for correcting any equipment interference as a result of equipment modifications not approved by RGB. -
Page 15: Environmental Requirements
Warnings and Operational Specifications 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. -
Page 16: Operating And Storage Guidelines
Installing AMS Supply Circuit Guidelines Before rack-mounting the AMS, ensure that the supply circuit complies with the following guidelines: Voltage: 100 – 240 Volts AC. • Frequency: 50 / 60 Hz • Current: 10 amps AC maximum (for both PSUs) •... -
Page 17: Installing The Ams
Installing the AMS Installing the AMS This section describes how to physically rack and install the AMS at your site. Overview Installing the AMS consists of the following steps: Installing the Sliding Rack Rails & Mounting the AMS; Connecting the Power Supply Line Cords;... - Page 18 Installing AMS 2. Installing and Removing Tool-less Rails (Square Hole or Round Hole Racks) Position the left and right rail end pieces • labeled FRONT facing inward and orient each end piece to seat in the holes on the front side of the vertical rack flanges (1). Align each end piece in the bottom and top •...
- Page 19 Installing the AMS 4. Installing the AMS in a Rack Pull the inner slide rails out of the rack until • they lock into place (1). Locate the rear rail standoff on each side of • the system and lower them into the rear J- slots on the slide assemblies (2).
- Page 20 Installing AMS 6. Engaging and Releasing the Slam Latch NOTE: For systems not equipped with slam latches, secure the system using screws, as described in step 3 of this procedure. Facing the front, locate the slam latch on • either side of the system (1). The latches engage automatically as the •...
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Page 21: Connecting The Cables To The Ams Appliance
Installing the AMS Connecting the Cables to the AMS Appliance There are three types of cables you can connect to the AMS appliance: Power supply cords (required, provided) • Ethernet cable (required, not provided) • Mini-BNC for input audio and video to SDI ports (required and provided with SDI card) •... -
Page 22: Connecting To Ams For Console Access
Installing AMS Connecting the Ethernet Cables 1. Connect up to four (4) Ethernet 10/100/1000 cables to the Ethernet ports on the rear of the box. Figure 7. Ethernet cable connection. 750W 750W eth0 eth3 eth1 eth2 You must connect at least one Ethernet cable to at least one port (eth0) in order to manage the system. - Page 23 Installing the AMS Note: RGB recommends against DHCP assignment for all live network systems. All TransAct and RGB Director applications should be configured with static IP addresses. Connection Options For Console Access There are two ways to connect to the AMS console: Connect with a USB Keyboard and VGA Monitor;...
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Page 24: Installing The Rgb Locking Bezel
Installing AMS Installing the RGB Locking Bezel After you have connected all necessary cables, RGB recommends that you install the locking bezel over the front panel of the AMS chassis (included in your shipment). The locking bezel provides security against unauthorized access to the AMS, such as hard drive removal. 1. -
Page 25: Performing Initial Configuration For The Ams Appliance
Performing Initial Configuration for the AMS Appliance Performing Initial Configuration for the AMS Appliance By default, the TransAct or RGB Director software is configured to obtain an IP address dynamically via DHCP. RGB recommends you set the IP address statically. Configure a Static IP and Network Parameters Initial static IP configuration of the AMS can be performed in one of two ways: Using the Command Line Interface (CLI) from the system console. -
Page 26: Completing Ams Configuration
Installing AMS Completing AMS Configuration Once you have installed and wired the AMS, and assigned it a static IP address, you are now ready to complete the system configuration through its Web-based application. The sections below describe initial login access for both TransAct and RGB Director applications. Logging in to a TransAct System for Configuration If your AMS appliance has been loaded with a TransAct application—Packager, Encoder/Transcoder, Transcoder, or Commander—system configuration is performed through the TransAct WebGUI... -
Page 27: Logging In To An Rgb Director System For Configuration
Completing AMS Configuration Logging in to an RGB Director System for Configuration If your AMS appliance has been loaded with RGB Director, system configuration is performed through Director’s HTML GUI via a Firefox Web browser, an example of which is shown in Figure To log in to an RGB Director system, proceed as follows: 1. -
Page 28: Completing Static Ip And Network Configuration For Rgb Director
Installing AMS Completing Static IP and Network Configuration for RGB Director If you configured the RGB Director’s IP and network parameters via the CLI, you need to perform additional configuration steps in the HTML GUI to ensure changes are populated in Director’s database. - Page 29 Completing AMS Configuration 9. Click the Apply button to save the Default Gateway settings. This figure shows the eth0 settings when Default Gateway is selected from the Mode field: Set Host Name 10.Click the Devices tab and navigate to the following menu: Devices --> Hardware. 11.Click the “+”...
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Page 31: Chapter 3: Lcd Screen & Troubleshooting
CHAPTER 3 LCD Screen & Troubleshooting This chapter provides information on the LCD screen located on the front panel of the AMS, contact information for RGB Customer Support, and additional links to Dell documentation resources. In This Chapter: “AMS LCD Screen,” next •... -
Page 32: Setup Menu
LCD Screen & Troubleshooting Getting to the Home Screen Press one of the three navigation buttons (Left, Select, or Right) to view the Home screen. To navigate to the Home screen from another menu, continue to select the up arrow until the Home icon is displayed, and then select the Home icon. -
Page 33: Contacting Rgb Customer Support
Contacting RGB Customer Support Table 6. AMS LCD - View Menu Option Description Power Displays the power output of the system in BTU/hr or Watts. The display format can be configured in the Set home submenu of the Setup menu. Temperature Displays the temperature of the system in Celsius or Fahrenheit. - Page 34 LCD Screen & Troubleshooting AMS Hardware Setup Guide, Doc Version 2.3...
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