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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3.
Quantum Ultra Videowall Processing System • Maintenance — Quantum Ultra 610 Only
Redundant power supply (see
(Quantum Ultra 610 only) 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
Supply on page 79).
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.
Power supply (top) fan — Cools the power supplies. This fan can be replaced
without powering off the system (see
page 80).
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 (
and ) and the SBC, which runs the Quantum Ultra firmware.
D:
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 replaced
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 thumbscrews at the right and left
edges of the card to be removed (see
Slide the card out of the chassis.
figure 65,
, on the previous page) —
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Replacing the Redundant Power
Replacing the Power Supply (Top) Fan
Card Locations
figure 67 on page 75 for the locations).
on
C:
on page 13).
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