Imagine communications Nexio NX1011 MGX Hardware Manual

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Hardware Guide
Nexio® NX1011 Series
November 2014

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  • Page 1 Hardware Guide Nexio® NX1011 Series November 2014...
  • Page 2 Imagine Communications reserves the right, without notice to make such changes in equipment, design, specifications, components, or documentation as progress may warrant to improve the performance of the product.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Accessing Nexio Config ........................... 18 Chapter 4 Maintaining the System ..............19 Nexio Software Updates ......................... 19 Backup and Recovery ..........................19 Replacing the Boot Drive ........................19 © 2014 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. September 2014 | Page 3...
  • Page 4 WEEE ............................... 24 Electrical Safety Guidelines ........................24 Power Cords ............................24 Environmental Considerations ....................... 25 ESD Guidelines ............................25 Operational Safety Guidelines ........................ 26 General Safety ............................26 © 2014 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. September 2014 | Page 4...
  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Overview

     1 RU chassis  Connects Nexio I/O nodes to NXS3100 storage via Ethernet  Hot-swappable redundant power supplies  Quad Gigabit Ethernet ports  Media host software. © 2014 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. September 2014 | Page 5...
  • Page 6 64 GB solid-state system drive for Nexio NX1011 series device NX1011UP-MEM16 System memory upgrade option for Nexio NX1011 series device. Adds 16GB memory for a total of 32 GB. © 2014 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. September 2014 | Page 6...
  • Page 7: Chassis Components

    Front Panel Panel LEDs From left to right, the LED notification functions are listed here. © 2014 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. September 2014 | Page 7...
  • Page 8: Usb Ports

    There are 2 USB ports on the front panel. There are also 2 USB ports on the back panel. Back Panel Back panel components are identified in the drawing. Please note that the exact placement of each device may vary slightly from this drawing. © 2014 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. September 2014 | Page 8...
  • Page 9: Back Panel Connectors

    The Ethernet ports are typically used for communications to the Nexio LAN or for file transfer. © 2014 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. September 2014 | Page 9...
  • Page 10: Topologies

    This topology integrates four NX1011 MGXs, two fibre channel switches, two Ethernet switches, SAN storage, and up to 16 clients. The clients in this example are Nexio NX3801 HDX devices. © 2014 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. September 2014 | Page 10...
  • Page 11: Nx1011 Mioh

    The Nexio NX1011 FCP allows you to connect multiple Macintosh clients using direct connections. The number of clients you can connect depends on the codec you are using. © 2014 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. September 2014 | Page 11...
  • Page 12 DVCPROHD Up to 4 clients AVC-Intra Up to 4 clients This Nexio NX1011 FCP topology integrates two NX1011FCPs, one Ethernet switch, SAN storage, and four Macintosh clients. © 2014 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. September 2014 | Page 12...
  • Page 13: Nx1011Ptcd

    NX1011 PTCD are then available for browse viewing with PRXPlayer. This PTCD example integrates four NX1011PTCDs, two fibre channel switches, a news network, an Isilon (NAS), SAN storage, and up to 16 clients such as Nexio NX3801 HDX. © 2014 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. September 2014 | Page 13...
  • Page 14: Chapter 2 Rack Mounting The Chassis

    1. Attach a slide to each side of the device using 5 M-10 screws. Make sure the plastic retaining mechanism is located at the back of the device. © 2014 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. September 2014 | Page 14...
  • Page 15: Removing The Server From The Rack

    3. On the left side, press down on the plastic retaining mechanism. 4. On the right side, pull up on the plastic retaining mechanism. 5. Carefully remove the server from the rack. © 2014 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. September 2014 | Page 15...
  • Page 16: Chapter 3 Configuring The Software

     Use the Registration Manager software to generate a .dc file.  Email the .dc file along with your ordering information to Imagine Communications Customer Support.  Wait for Customer Support to send you an .rc file by return email (not more than one business day.) ...
  • Page 17: Generating A .Dc File

    Generating a .dc File 1. Launch the Software License Key (SLK) Registration Manager from your server’s desktop by navigating to Start > All Programs > Imagine Communications > Utilities > Software License Key > Registration Manager. The SLK Registration Manager displays.
  • Page 18: Loading The .Rc File

    You must download and register your Nexio software before you can access the Nexio Config software configuration tool. To launch the configuration tool, double-click the Nexio Config icon on the desktop of your server. © 2014 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. September 2014 | Page 18...
  • Page 19: Chapter 4 Maintaining The System

    Nexio Monitor is a local machine monitoring software application. It runs in the Windows system tray of your server. It monitors the following diagnostics:  CPU fan power  Motherboard processor temperature  LLM faults © 2014 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. September 2014 | Page 19...
  • Page 20: Opening Nexio Monitor

    Each adapter has ACT and LINK LED indicators. The ACT LED provides connection speed information. The LINK LED provides link information. Gigabit Ethernet adapter with 4 ports © 2014 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. September 2014 | Page 20...
  • Page 21: Reading Fibre Channel Card Indicators

    If one of the power supplies fails, the working power supply can provide all of the power needed by the device. © 2014 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential.
  • Page 22: Changing Power Supplies

    6. Plug the AC power cord back into the module. The replacement power module will automatically power up. CAUTION Do not open the casing of any power supply. © 2014 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. September 2014 | Page 22...
  • Page 23: Chapter 5 Safety Information

    The Directive took effect on July 1, 2006, and it refers to the following hazardous substances:  Lead (Pb)  Mercury (Hg)  Cadmium (Cd)  Hexavalent Chromium (cr-VI)  Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB)  Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE) © 2014 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. September 2014 | Page 23...
  • Page 24: Weee

    Chapter 5 Hardware Guide Safety Information All relevant Imagine Communications products either comply with the legislation or are exempt. For example, spare parts supplied for the repair and upgrade of equipment sold before July 1, 2006 are exempt from the legislation.
  • Page 25: Environmental Considerations

    Put the motherboard and peripherals back into their anti-static bags when not in use.  For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners, and the motherboard. © 2014 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. September 2014 | Page 25...
  • Page 26: Operational Safety Guidelines

     After accessing the interior of the chassis, be sure to close the chassis with the chassis cover and secure the chassis to the racks with screws. © 2014 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. September 2014 | Page 26...

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