Chapter 2: Setup And Configuration; Hardware Setup; Unpacking The Axon Hd Media Server - High End Systems Axon HD User Manual

Chapter 2:
Setup and Configuration
This chapter describes both Hardware and Software setup and configuring the Axon HD
or Axon HD Pro server.

Hardware Setup

WARNING:
This server must be installed and operated by qualified
personnel. The information listed in this chapter is intended to
assist qualified personnel only.
The following steps make up the hardware setup for Axon HD servers:.
1. Unpack the Axon HD Media Server.
2. Install a power cord cap if necessary for your location.
3. Connect a monitor to the Mother Board DVI port and to power for accessing the
Content Management Application (CMA).
4. Connect a monitor or other output device to the graphics cardDVI port and to
power.
5. If you want to use the CMA from a remote computer or synchronize this server
with other High End Systems Digital Lighting products, connect to Ethernet link.
6. Connect Axon HD media server to a DMX controller via DMX cabling or an Art-Net
box on an Ethernet network.
7. Connect the Axon HD media server to power.

Unpacking the Axon HD Media Server

Your Axon HD media server ships with the following:
• Rack mountable Axon HD unit
• USB Mouse
• USB Keyboard
• Power Cord
• DMX Interface cable.
• Documentation CD that contains
— CMA application
— Server software
— Recovery software image
Note: High End Systems® assumes no responsibility for products that are
damaged during transport. Return a product for repair in its original
packaging.
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