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Güralp NAM MkⅡ Quick-start Guide Document Number: MSH-NAM-0003 Issue C March, 2018 Designed and manufactured by Güralp Systems Limited 3 Midas House, Calleva Park Aldermaston RG7 8EA England...
Güralp NAM MkⅡ Introduction 1 Introduction The Güralp NAM MkII is a rack-mounted data acquisition, processing, storage and communications unit for data-centre applications. The unit can be configured and controlled using a web-based interface. Security and fire-wall features support direct connection to the internet for remote data concentration and system operation.
Güralp NAM MkⅡ Connections 2 Connections 2.1 Front panel The front panel provides: A large, back-lit LCD display which cycles through a number of screens of • status information; The main power control, which is a momentary (non-latching) rocker • switch;...
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Güralp NAM MkⅡ Connections Video connectors, both VGA and DVI, which are dedicated to the • system's console; Two 1000BASE-T Ethernet ports, referred to in the user interface as eth0 • and eth1; Four USB ports, which can be used for a wide variety of functions; and •...
Güralp NAM MkⅡ Getting started 3 Getting started These steps enable you to connect to and start using your Güralp NAM. 3.1 The console The NAM can be controlled using either the web interface, the console command-line or a terminal command-line. 3.1.1 Video console Connect a suitable display to either: the VGA video connector on the rear panel;...
Güralp NAM MkⅡ Getting started 4.1 Logging in The default login name is root and the default password is guralp3. (Older units had a default password of rootme.) Note that the password is not displayed while you type it. Note: The password must be changed if the unit is to be connected to the Internet.
Güralp NAM MkⅡ Getting started Wait until the green front panel power indicator has extinguished before removing power. 4.2.3 Restarting If the NAM has been shut down without removing power, it can be restarted by briefly holding the front-panel power control in the '1' position. 4.2.4 Emergency shut-down If it is not possible to shut down the NAM using the web interface or command line, it is possible to stop the system by holding the front-panel power control in...
Güralp NAM MkⅡ Getting started 255.255.255.0 (24 bits of network address). A PC connected to this network could communicate with the acquisition module if it was configured to use an IP address of (for example) 192.168.0.2 with a matching netmask of 255.255.255.0.
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Güralp NAM MkⅡ Getting started briefly your equipment and the organisation for whom you are working. For more information , please visit www.guralp.com/scream. To determine the IP address of your NAM(s), start Scream and open the network control window ( ).
Güralp NAM MkⅡ Getting started 4.4 Using the web interface Once the NAM is powered up and you have configured or determined its IP address, you can access the web interface by entering the IP address of the unit in the address bar of your web browser. You can use either HTTP or HTTPS: HTTPS provides encrypted connections which are desirable if you are accessing the NAM via an insecure network and essential if is connected to the public Internet.
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Güralp NAM MkⅡ Getting started 4.5.2.2 Ports A, B and C Ports A, B and C are general purpose serial connections that can be configured for a wide variety of purposes. They are identified within the user interface as PortA, PortB and PortC. See the Platinum manual, MAN-EAM-0003, for more details.
Güralp NAM MkⅡ Accessories 5 Accessories 5.1 Serial Port expanders GSL supply a range of serial port expanders which provide additional serial ports via a USB connection to the NAM. They are single-height (1U), nineteen- inch rack-mounting units with part numbers CMG-NSP-RM08, CMG-NSP-RM16 and CMG-NSP-RM24.
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Güralp NAM MkⅡ Accessories The CMG-NAS-RMExxx supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 5+hot spare, single and JBOD disk configurations. Online RAID capacity expansion and online RAID level migration allows expansion of storage capacity and upgrading of the RAID level without disrupting services.
Güralp NAM MkⅡ Connector pin-outs 6 Connector pin-outs 6.1 Front panel 6.1.1 USB The front-panel USB connector is a standard USB type A socket with conventional wiring. Suitable mating connectors are widely available. USB connections are very sensitive to wiring details so it is recommended that ready-made cables are used where possible.
Güralp NAM MkⅡ Connector pin-outs 6.2 Rear Panel 6.2.1 USB The USB connectors are standard USB type A sockets with conventional wiring. Suitable mating connectors are widely available. USB connections are very sensitive to wiring details so it is recommended that ready-made cables are used where possible.
Güralp NAM MkⅡ Connector pin-outs 6.2.3 Console This standard DE9F (TIA-574) sub-miniature (D-sub) socket, conforming to DIN 41652 and MIL-DTL-24308. They are very widely available, as are suitable mating connectors. The console port operates at 115,200 Baud with 8 data bits, no parity bit and one stop bit.
Güralp NAM MkⅡ Connector pin-outs 6.2.4 Ports A and B - RS232 These standard DE9F (TIA-574) sub-miniature (D-sub) sockets, conforming to DIN 41652 and MIL-DTL-24308. They are very widely available, as are suitable mating connectors. Function not connected RS232 TxD RS232 RxD not connected Ground...
Güralp NAM MkⅡ Connector pin-outs 6.2.5 Port C - RS422 These standard DE9F (TIA-574) sub-miniature (D-sub) sockets, conforming to DIN 41652 and MIL-DTL-24308. They are very widely available, as are suitable mating connectors. Function RS422 TxD - (inverting) RS422 TxD + (non-inverting) Not connected Not connected Not connected...
Güralp NAM MkⅡ Specifications 7 Specifications Physical Case Single-height (1U), nineteen-inch rack-mounting Case depth 230 mm (allow extra depth for connected cables) Case material Mild steel Weight 3.65 kg Electrical Supply voltage 100 – 240 V AC, 50 – 60 Hz Power 20 W MSH-NAM-0003...
Güralp NAM MkⅡ Revision history 8 Revision history 2014-03-24 New document 2015-07-08 Minor layout changes and updated root password. 2016-04-14 Face-lift for new branding 2018-03-15 Distinguish between Platinum console and system console. Update Scream screen-shots. MSH-NAM-0003 Issue C - March, 2018...
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