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Page 1: Lightspeed G-Series Server Guide
Lightspeed G-Series Server Guide Lightspeed G-Series Server Guide Serial # October 2021 314020... -
Page 2: Copyrights And Trademark Notices
Telestream, LLC. Information and specifications in this document are subject to change without notice and do not represent a commitment on the part of Telestream. Specifications subject to change without notice. Telestream, CaptionMaker, Cerify, DIVA, Episode, Flip4Mac, FlipFactory, Flip Player,... -
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Hardware components or Software Media. Components may not be necessarily the same, but will be of equivalent operation and quality. Software Updates Except as may be provided in a separate agreement between Telestream and You, if any, Telestream is under no obligation to maintain or support the Software and... -
Page 4: Restrictions And Conditions Of Limited Warranty
Product is purchased/licensed. Limitations on Remedies—YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES, AND THE ENTIRE LIABILITY OF TELESTREAM, LLC WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, SHALL BE AS STATED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. Your sole and exclusive remedy for any and all breaches of any... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Lightspeed G-Series Server Guide Copyrights and Trademark Notices MPEG Disclaimers MPEGLA MPEG2 Patent MPEGLA MPEG4 VISUAL MPEGLA AVC MPEG4 SYSTEMS Limited Warranty and Disclaimers Warranty Remedies Software Updates Restrictions and Conditions of Limited Warranty Limitations of Warranties Damages Safety Information Safety Terms General Precautions to Avoid Injury General Precautions to Avoid Property Damage... - Page 6 Contents Power On/Off Button (right) USB Ports Drives Rear Panel Power Requirements Server Installation and Maintenance Installing the Server Unpacking the Server Rack Installation Assembling the Rails Installing Outer Rails into the Rack Installation in Round Hole Rack Installation in Square Hole Rack Installing the Server in the Rack Making Connections Data and Signal Connections...
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Page 7: Safety Information
Safety Information Observe all safety precautions listed within this document to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any product connected to it. To avoid any hazardous conditions, use this product only as specified. Topics Safety Terms General Precautions to Avoid Injury ... -
Page 8: Safety Terms
Safety Information Safety Terms Safety Terms Safety statements throughout this document are identified as follows: WARNING: Warning statements indicate conditions that could result in injury or loss of life and describe how to avoid them. CAUTION: Caution statements indicate conditions that could result in damage to this product or other property and describe how to avoid these problems. - Page 9 Safety Information Avoiding Electrostatic Discharge Telestream recommends using an ESD-preventive strap whenever you are handling Telestream equipment or one of its components. CAUTION: Whenever using an ESD-preventive wrist or ankle strap, ensure that it makes good skin contact. Connect the equipment end of the connection cord to an ESD connection socket if one is available or to bare metal on the rack.
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Page 11: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Lightspeed Servers are high-performance Windows servers configured specially for media processing using Telestream Vantage® products. This chapter provides Telestream’s Lightspeed G-Series Servers technical specifications. Topics Lightspeed G-Series Server Hardware System Power Drives Front Control Panel ... -
Page 12: Lightspeed G-Series Server Hardware
Technical Specifications Lightspeed G-Series Server Hardware Lightspeed G-Series Server Hardware These tables summarize the Lightspeed G5, G6, G7,G8 and G10 Server hardware details, followed by more detailed descriptions of major components. All servers are built on the same physical platform. Description Description Description... -
Page 13: System Power
10 (RAID 0 set at the factory for the two standard drives). The top left bay is reserved for the Windows OS drive, and the bay below it accepts an optional OS drive. Additional optional drives may be ordered from Telestream. Lightspeed G-Series Guide... -
Page 14: Front Control Panel
The G5 and G7 accept one full-height X16 PCI card, and one low profile X8 PCI card, installed by Telestream. The G6, G8 and G10 accept one low profile X8 PCI card, installed by Telestream. In order to ensure optimal product performance and warranty coverage, it is important that Telestream products be used in accordance with the following product policy. -
Page 15: Front Panel
Technical Specifications Front Panel Front Panel Lightspeed G-Series Servers have a removable front bezel. By removing the bezel, you can access the system interface buttons and LEDs, drives, and two front USB ports. Front Panel Features The removable front bezel provides visibility of the system monitoring LED indicators and allows pinhole access to the recessed unit identifier (UID) and power buttons. -
Page 16: Drives
IPMI port 1st GPU (All G-Series) Ethernet LAN ports (dedicated) Additional PCI cards can be optionally installed by Telestream in the PCI expansion slots. Power Requirements The Lightspeed G-Series Server power supplies are rated at 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 9.5- 4.5 amps. - Page 17 Technical Specifications Power Requirements Table 1. In Rush Current (On Boot/Idle/Full Load) at 120V Server Model Boot Idle Full Load 1.6 amps 1.1 amps 2.4 amps 2.0 amps 1.8 amps 4.0 amps 1.8 amps 1.2 amps 3.7 amps 2.8 amps 1.2 amps 6.6 amps 3.2 amps...
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Page 19: Server Installation And Maintenance
Server Installation and Maintenance This chapter explains how to install Lightspeed G-Series Servers into an equipment rack and configure it for operation. Maintenance and support instructions are also provided. You can identify the model of your Lightspeed Server by reading the tag affixed to the top center of the server. -
Page 20: Installing The Server
During unpacking, inspect the container and the contents for damage. If there is any damage, report it immediately to the freight carrier and to Telestream Support (see Obtaining Support | Information | Assistance for contact information). -
Page 21: Rack Installation
Server Installation and Maintenance Installing the Server Rack Installation The Lightspeed G-Series Servers are designed to fit into a standard 19-inch (483 mm) equipment rack with support front and rear, using supplied rack rails and rear support extensions. WARNING: Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the rack must be bolted to the floor before you slide the unit out for servicing. -
Page 22: Installing Outer Rails Into The Rack
Server Installation and Maintenance Installing the Server Installing Outer Rails into the Rack Next, install the outer rails into the rack as shown in the next figure. Align the square pegs on the front of the rail with the square holes in the front of the rack (C). Push the rail into the rack until the quick release bracket snaps into place, securing the rail to the rack. -
Page 23: Installation In Round Hole Rack
Server Installation and Maintenance Installing the Server Installation in Round Hole Rack If your rack has round threaded holes, first remove the aluminum block at the end of the rail via the 2 screws, as shown here: Push the rail into the rack until the quick release bracket snaps into place, securing the rail to the rack. -
Page 24: Installing The Server In The Rack
Server Installation and Maintenance Installing the Server Installing the Server in the Rack When selecting a position in a rack to place the server, be sure to allow a minimum of 30 inches (0.76 meters) of clearance at the back of the server for sufficient cooling airflow and servicing. -
Page 25: Making Connections
• Connect a dedicated IPMI LAN to the IPMI port (optional). • Connect a monitor to the VGA connector (optional). PCI expansion slots for Telestream approved 2nd GPU (G6, G8 and G10 only) cards only AC Power Connectors 2 USB... - Page 26 Failure to do so could present a severe electric shock hazard that could result in injury or death. CAUTION: Telestream recommends connecting computer equipment to AC power through an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) with surge protection. Fluctuations in commercial supply voltage can damage unprotected electronic equipment.
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Page 27: Managing The Operating System
(see your system administrator). Windows User ID and Password After the Lightspeed Server boots up, you can log into it using this Windows user account. Table 4. Lightspeed Server Windows User Account User Administrator Password telestream!1 Lightspeed G-Series Guide... -
Page 28: Maintaining The Server
Server Installation and Maintenance Maintaining the Server Maintaining the Server This section describes common server maintenance tasks that you may need to perform from time to time: ■ Performance Tuning the Lightspeed Server ■ Backing up the Lightspeed Server ■ Managing the Lightspeed Server ■... -
Page 29: Performance Tuning The Lightspeed Server
Lightspeed Server. The settings are supplied here in the event they have been changed and you need to restore them to factory original settings. (For details, consult your System Administrator or a Telestream Field Sales Engineer). 1. In Performance Options, set Windows Performance options: –... -
Page 30: Backing Up The Lightspeed Server
Backing up the Lightspeed Server In order to protect your Lightspeed Server from data loss, Telestream highly recommends that you create an image of the Operating System drive (C:\) drive immediately upon taking delivery of your server and that you perform periodic back- ups of all critical data on the server. -
Page 31: Managing The Lightspeed Server
Server Installation and Maintenance Maintaining the Server Managing the Lightspeed Server IPMI View management software provides remote network management of your Lightspeed Servers using IPMI messages over Ethernet LAN or a dedicated IPMI LAN. If your Lightspeed Ethernet connectors are used to connect to storage, you can use the IPMI LAN connector to create an IPMI network among your Lightspeed servers. -
Page 32: Updating The Bios Or Ipmi For Lightspeed G-Series Servers
VGA drivers in order to avoid a black screen upon system boot. CAUTION: Incorrectly installing or installing the incorrect version of the BIOS or IPMI can corrupt the server and require that you return it to Telestream for repair at your expense. Updating the Chipset and VGA Drivers You can download the Chipset and VGA drivers from Supermicro’s website at the... - Page 33 Server Installation and Maintenance Maintaining the Server 2. Under Product Resources on the Supermicro Support page, select the OS manufacturer, the OS, and the Device Type Chipset. Click Submit. 3. Follow the link’s Download Instructions to download the appropriate file. Lightspeed G-Series Guide...
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Page 34: Driver Installation
Server Installation and Maintenance Maintaining the Server Downloading the VGA Driver 1. Under Product Resources on the Supermicro Support page, select the OS manufacturer, the OS, and the Device Type VGA. Click Submit. 2. Follow the link’s Download Instructions to download the appropriate file. Driver Installation Follow these steps to install the driver. - Page 35 Server Installation and Maintenance Maintaining the Server Installing the Chipset Driver To install the driver: 1. Browse to the folder location into which the driver was downloaded. 2. Extract the downloaded file and double-click the executable installation/setup file. 3. Follow the steps of the file’s installer to complete the driver’s installation. Installing the VGA Driver To install the VGA driver: 1.
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Page 36: Installing The Bios And Ipmi
Server Installation and Maintenance Maintaining the Server 4. Choose Browse My Computer to navigate the folder into which you downloaded the VGA driver and unzip or extract the file. 5. Navigate to the Windows WDDM folder: Example path C:/PathToMyFiles/ASPEED/Windows WDDM/ 6. - Page 37 Server Installation and Maintenance Maintaining the Server 1. Click BIOS & IPMI to download the current versions. To complete the installation, follow Supermicro’s documentation included with the downloads of the BIOS and IPMI files. CAUTION: Incorrectly installing or installing the incorrect version of the BIOS or IPMI can corrupt the server and require that you return it to the manufacturer for repair at your expense.
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Page 38: Installing New Or Replacement Hard Drives
Server Installation and Maintenance Maintaining the Server Installing New or Replacement Hard Drives Follow these steps to replace a failing hard drive or install a new one. Drives may be removed or replaced with power on. See the Drives topic in the Technical Specifications chapter for new or replacement drive specifications. -
Page 39: Rebuilding The Lightspeed Raid
The PWR Fail LED will illuminate and remain on until the failed unit has been replaced. Replace with the same model. Replacement units can be ordered from Telestream. See Obtaining Support | Information | Assistance later in this chapter. -
Page 40: Replacing The Power Supply
Server Installation and Maintenance Maintaining the Server WARNING: Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. WARNING: This unit has two power supply connections. Both connections must be removed to completely de-energize the unit. Replacing the Power Supply 1. -
Page 41: Obtaining Support | Information | Assistance
Vantage Reseller Support If you purchased your Lightspeed Server from a reseller, please contact your reseller for support. International Reseller Website: www.telestream.net Support See the Telestream website for your regional authorized Telestream reseller. Telestream Technical Email: techwriter@telestream.net Writers If you have comments or suggestions about improving this document, or other Telestream documents—or if... -
Page 42: Return Material Authorization (Rma) Procedure
Return Material Authorization (RMA) Procedure Return Material Authorization (RMA) Procedure If your Lightspeed Server needs service of any kind, regardless of whether you purchased it from Telestream or an authorized reseller, contact Telestream directly for return material authorization: • Email: support@telestream.net... -
Page 43: Lightspeed Server Faceplate Installation
Lightspeed Server Faceplate Installation Due to increased demand and parts shortages, your recent purchase of a Lightspeed or Lightspeed Live server may not have included a new faceplate as shown in the following figure. We are now caught up on backlog and are shipping new servers with faceplates. Please follow the instructions below to properly install your new faceplate Topics ■... -
Page 44: Installation Overview
Lightspeed Server Faceplate Installation Installation Overview Installation Overview Installing a new faceplate on a Lightspeed server is a fairly simple process, consisting of these four main operations: • Open the packaging and locate the new chassis rack ears and four associated rack ear installation screws. - Page 45 Lightspeed Server Faceplate Installation Installation Procedure 2. Remove the old two chassis rack ear brackets and four retaining screws from the chassis. Remove the old hardware and save it in case you wish to use it in the future. Do not attempt to reuse the old screws with the new brackets.
- Page 46 Lightspeed Server Faceplate Installation Installation Procedure Press the faceplate against the chassis until it is securely seated. The securely seated faceplate appears as shown in the following figure. Lightspeed G-Series Guide...
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