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Extron electronics Quantum Ultra Series Replacing
Extron electronics Quantum Ultra Series Replacing

Extron electronics Quantum Ultra Series Replacing

Replacing the disk drives and system board computer assembly
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Replacing the Quantum Ultra
System Board Computer Assembly
The Quantum Ultra has two solid state hard disk drives:
C: drive — Contains the internal operating system and hardware drivers.
D: drive — Contains system configuration data. This drive can also store local source content, such as image files.
One or both of these drives can be removed and replaced if they should fail during operation.
The System Board Computer (SBC) assembly contains the two disk drives and the system computer. This entire assembly can be
removed and replaced if necessary.
NOTE:
It is not necessary to remove the entire SBC in order to replace only the disk drives.
Replacing a Disk Drive
ATTENTION:
The disk drives are NOT hot-swappable and cannot be switched while the unit is operating. Always power off the
Quantum Ultra before removing a drive.
Ces disques NE sont PAS interchangeables à chaud et il est impossible de les changer durant le fonctionnement de
l'unité. Mettez toujours hors tension le Quantum Ultra avant de retirer un disque.
NOTE:
Before replacing a disk drive, confirm you have copies of the following files related to your Quantum Ultra system:
Project file currently loaded on the device
Picture files currently loaded on the device
Commissioning Report
Use VCS to connect to the unit and obtain the project file and commissioning report. Picture files can be downloaded
from the D: drive of the unit using the System HDMI and USB connections (see the Quantum Ultra User Guide, available at
www.extron.com, for more information.
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Summary of Contents for Extron electronics Quantum Ultra Series

  • Page 1 Product Category Replacing the Quantum Ultra Disk Drives and ® System Board Computer Assembly The Quantum Ultra has two solid state hard disk drives: C: drive — Contains the internal operating system and hardware drivers. • • D: drive — Contains system configuration data. This drive can also store local source content, such as image files. One or both of these drives can be removed and replaced if they should fail during operation.
  • Page 2 Replacing the Quantum Ultra Disk Drives and SBC (Continued) To replace a disk drive: Shut down the unit and disconnect the power. Use a screwdriver or other appropriate tool to loosen the thumbscrew on the drive (see figure 1, ) by rotating it counterclockwise.
  • Page 3 Product Category Insert both ridges under the screw heads. Ridges Inserting the Hard Drives Figure 2. Continue pressing the drive into its space until it stops. The pins on the back edge of the drive (see figure 2, ) should insert into the receptacles on the board at the back of the compartment ( Use a tool to tighten the thumbscrew and secure the drive in place.
  • Page 4: Replacing The System Board Computer Assembly

    Replacing the Quantum Ultra Disk Drives and SBC (Continued) Replacing the System Board Computer Assembly ATTENTION: • The SBC assembly is NOT hot-swappable and cannot be switched while the unit is operating. Always power off the unit before removing the SBC assembly. •...
  • Page 5 Product Category Use a screwdriver or other appropriate tool to loosen the thumbscrews at the right and left edges of the assembly (see figure 5, ATTENTION: • Thumbscrews should be tightened with a tool after both initial installation and subsequent access to the assembly. •...
  • Page 6: Installing A New Sbc Assembly

    Installing a New SBC Assembly Align the edges of the new assembly with the tracks inside the chassis on the right and left sides. Tracks to Insert the SBC Assembly Figure 6. Slide the assembly into the chassis and press it firmly into place, so that the pins on the back of the SBC board are plugged into their receptacles on the chassis.