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EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD.
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Version 2.1, October 2014
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  • Page 1 Version 2.1, October 2014 The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Evertz Microsystems and is intended solely for the use of purchasers of MAGNUM-HW series products. Evertz Microsystems expressly prohibits the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of the device.
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MAGNUM-HW User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW ............................1 SPECIFICATION (GENERATION 1) ....................3 CONNECTIONS (GENERATION 1) ....................5 SPECIFICATION (GENERATION 2) ....................7 CONNECTIONS (GENERATION 2) ....................9 MAGNUM SERVER CONFIGURATION SHELL ................11 6.1. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ....................12 6.1.1.
  • Page 4 MAGNUM-HW User Manual Figures Figure 1-1: MAGNUM-HW (Generation 1) Front and Rear View ................1 Figure 1-2: MAGNUM-HW (Generation 2) Front and Rear View ................2 Figure 3-1: MAGNUM-HW (Generation 1) Connections - Front View ..............5 Figure 3-2: MAGNUM-HW (Generation 1) Connections - Front View ..............6 Figure 5-1: MAGNUM-HW (Generation 2) Connections - Front View ..............
  • Page 5 Oct 2014 Information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Evertz assumes no responsibility for the use thereof nor for the rights of third parties, which may be effected in any way by the use thereof. Any representations in this document concerning performance of Evertz products are for informational use only and are not warranties of future performance either express or implied.
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  • Page 7: Overview

    MAGNUM-HW User Manual OVERVIEW MAGNUM-HW is the dedicated 1RU Enterprise Class Server hardware that runs the Magnum Control System. There are two generations of hardware in the field, Generation 1 and Generation 2. Software Pre-installed: • MAGNUM, requiring only license purchase to activate the MAGNUM modules Key Features and Benefits (Generation 1): •...

  • Page 8: Figure 1-2: Magnum-Hw (Generation 2) Front And Rear View

    1RU Enterprise Class Server Supports MAGNUM Software module • configurations Redundant power supplies • • Six Ethernet ports Linux Operating System • RAID 10 Drive Configuration Figure 1-2: MAGNUM-HW (Generation 2) Front and Rear View Page - 2 OVERVIEW Revision 2.1...

  • Page 9: Specification (Generation 1)

    MAGNUM-HW User Manual SPECIFICATION (GENERATION 1) Chassis: • Form Factor • 1U Rackmount Dimensions: • Height 1.7" (43mm) • Width 17.2" (437mm) • Depth 26.6" (676mm) • Gross Weight 43 lbs (19.45 kg) Front Panel: • Buttons o Power On/Off Button...
  • Page 10 MAGNUM-HW User Manual VGA: • 1x VGA Port Keyboard / Mouse: • PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports Page - 4 SPECIFICATION (GENERATION 1) Revision 2.1...

  • Page 11: Connections (Generation 1)

    MAGNUM-HW User Manual CONNECTIONS (GENERATION 1) Figure 3-1: MAGNUM-HW (Generation 1) Connections - Front View Front: • Drive Bay 1 – Drive 1 Mirror • Drive Bay 2 – Drive 2 Mirror • Drive Bay 3 – Drive 3 RAID 10 •...

  • Page 12: Figure 3-2: Magnum-Hw (Generation 1) Connections - Front View

    MAGNUM-HW User Manual Figure 3-2: MAGNUM-HW (Generation 1) Connections - Front View Rear: • Dual Redundant Power Connections • PS2 Mouse • PS2 Keyboard • IPMI Port • USB Port • USB Port • RS-232 Serial Port • VGA Port •...

  • Page 13: Specification (Generation 2)

    MAGNUM-HW User Manual SPECIFICATION (GENERATION 2) Chassis: • Form Factor • 1U Rackmount Dimensions: • Height 1.7" (43mm) • Width 17.2" (437mm) • Depth 26.6" (676mm) • Gross Weight 43 lbs (19.45 kg) Front Panel: • Buttons o Power On/Off Button...
  • Page 14 MAGNUM-HW User Manual VGA: • 1x VGA Port Keyboard / Mouse: • PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports Page - 8 SPECIFICATION (GENERATION 2) Revision 2.1...

  • Page 15: Connections (Generation 2)

    MAGNUM-HW User Manual CONNECTIONS (GENERATION 2) Figure 5-1: MAGNUM-HW (Generation 2) Connections - Front View Front: • Drive Bay 1 – Drive 1 RAID 10 • Drive Bay 2 – Drive 2 RAID 10 • Drive Bay 3 – Drive 3 RAID 10 •...

  • Page 16: Figure 5-2: Magnum-Hw (Generation 2) Connections - Rear View

    MAGNUM-HW User Manual Figure 5-2: MAGNUM-HW (Generation 2) Connections - Rear View Rear: • Dual Redundant Power Connections • PS2 Mouse • PS2 Keyboard • IPMI Port • USB Port • USB Port • RS-232 Serial Port • VGA Port •...

  • Page 17: Magnum Server Configuration Shell

    MAGNUM-HW User Manual MAGNUM SERVER CONFIGURATION SHELL The server control tool enables the user to set up the MAGNUM server parameters. Launching the MAGNUM Server Configuration tool will reveal a number of operations that can be performed in order to properly set up your server.

  • Page 18: System Configuration

    MAGNUM-HW User Manual 6.1. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Selecting the System Configuration option will reveal the screen displayed in Figure 6-2. The main function of the system configuration menu is to complete the set up of the server configuration. The System Configuration Menu allows the user to verify or change system level configuration, such as Date/Time, Hostname, etc;...

  • Page 19: Setting The Server Date

    MAGNUM-HW User Manual 6.1.2. Setting the Server Date Selecting Date from the System Configuration menu will enable the user to set the date for which the server will reference. Select the current day, month and year from the calendar identified in Figure 6-4.

  • Page 20: Setting The Server Time Zone

    MAGNUM-HW User Manual 6.1.4. Setting the Server Time Zone Selecting Time Zone from the System Configuration menu will enable you to set the current time zone for the region you are in. Toggle through the list of countries and zones to select your region. Refer to Figure 6-6.

  • Page 21: Networking Configuration

    MAGNUM-HW User Manual 6.2. NETWORKING CONFIGURATION The Networking Configuration menu will enable the user to set the network information (IP, Netmask, Gateway, and Broadcast). Figure 6-7: Network Configuration Menu 6.2.1. Assigning an IP Address for eth1 To assign an IP Address, select the (eth1) IP Address option from the Networking Configuration menu.

  • Page 22: Assigning A Subnet Mask For Eth1

    MAGNUM-HW User Manual 6.2.2. Assigning a Subnet Mask for eth1 To assign a subnet mask for eth1, select the (eth1) Netmask option from the Networking Configuration menu. The dialog box in Figure 6-9 will appear when this option is selected. The user will be prompted to enter the desired subnet mask into the “New subnet mask for eth1”...

  • Page 23: Assigning A Broadcast Address For Eth1

    MAGNUM-HW User Manual 6.2.4. Assigning a Broadcast Address for eth1 To assign a broadcast address for eth1, select the (eth1) Broadcast option from the Networking Configuration menu. The dialog box in Figure 6-11 will appear when this option is selected. The user will be prompted to enter the desired subnet mask into the “New broadcast address for eth1”...
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  • Page 25: Magnum Server Serial Heartbeat

    MAGNUM-HW User Manual MAGNUM SERVER SERIAL HEARTBEAT 7.1. OVERVIEW Some MAGNUM Server configurations use a serial heartbeat between the servers in the cluster to ensure that there is an active server in the cluster. The serial heartbeat requires server hardware with a serial port, by default /dev/ttyS0.

  • Page 26: 7.2.2. Using The Command Line

    MAGNUM-HW User Manual 7.2.2. Using the Command Line From the command prompt of a running server, use cat to view the contents of the /proc/tty/driver/serial file. The Serial info will show the number of packets transmitted and received by the serial port. On a server with the Heartbeat operating correctly you should see the tx and rx numbers increasing with each read.

  • Page 27: Appendix

    MAGNUM-HW User Manual APPENDIX 8.1. • If the Magnum installer screen is not viewable, switch to other terminals back and forth. For example, [Ctrl] + [Alt] + [F2] will switch to the command line, and [Ctrl] + [Alt] + [F1] will switch back to the installer screen.

  • Page 28: Figure 8-2: Ipmi Configuration

    MAGNUM-HW User Manual Figure 8-2: IPMI Configuration 6. Press <F10> to save the BIOS settings. When asked to save and exit as shown in Figure 8-3, select OK to power off the server. Figure 8-3: Save BIOS Settings 7. Disconnect all power cables for at least 10 seconds.

  • Page 29: Figure 8-5: Ipmi Web Page

    MAGNUM-HW User Manual Figure 8-5: IPMI Web Page 13. Navigate to Miscellaneous > UID Control. Select TURN ON. Click Save then click OK. 14. The leftmost UID LED under the power buttons should be blinking Blue. 15. Select TURN OFF. Click Save then click OK.

  • Page 30: Drive Swapping - How To Replace A Failed Drive

    250 GB Seagate Important to note that in this RAID you can on replace a drive with one that is equal or greater in size, for field replacements Evertz is able to provide the following HDDs. • 150 GB WD VelociRaptor •...

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