Chapter 2 System Installation with the Content-
Server 4000 Series
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Harmonic MediaGrid Release 4.1
Installation Overview
Required Components
The following components are required for a Harmonic MediaGrid system.
One or more client computers. See the
Harmonic MediaGrid Release Notes
for your
particular client platform for the latest supported client operating systems.
A SystemManager platform including keyboard, monitor and mouse. The latest version of the
SystemManager application should be installed on the SystemManager platform. See the
Release Notes accompanying this release for the exact SystemManager application version
required. See the
Harmonic SystemManager Installation Guide
for more information.
Shipping Container Components
When you receive each component of a Harmonic MediaGrid storage system, inspect each
shipping container for signs of damage. Contact your local Harmonic representative and the
carrier
immediately
if you suspect any damage has occurred during shipping. Check the contents
of each box against the packing list to ensure that all parts are included. If any items are missing,
contact your local Harmonic representative immediately.
Cables and Mounting Hardware
A rack mounting kit is provided with each Harmonic MediaGrid component, which provides the
items needed to mount each component on a rack. Mounting instructions are also included.
The type, quantity and length of the cables depends on the customer site and will likely differ for
each separate installation.
IMPORTANT:
CX4 cables have a limit of 15 meters. The cables must be factory terminated and ordered in
appropriate lengths to meet specifications.
Installation Overview
Before you begin, ensure that the site is properly prepared, with adequate power, ventilation and
rack space.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure to leave a space for the SystemManager keyboard/monitor tray. It is
recommended that you mount the keyboard monitor and tray 71.12 cm (28.0 in.) off the floor. This height
is ideal for using the SystemManager while seated or standing.
Here is an overview of the steps you will complete:
1. Read all rack mounting precautions.
. If the ContentStore 5840 is also part of your system, refer
to
Racking Precautions for the ContentStore 5840
for the ContentStore 5840 as well.
2. Rack the devices from the bottom of the rack in the following order:
a. ContentStores, followed by ContentServers
If the ContentStore 5840 is part of your system, rack mount this server first. Refer to
Rack Mounting the ContentStore 5840
Rack mounting the ContentServer 4000 and
b. SystemManager
Refer to the SystemManager Platform documentation for installation instructions.
c. ContentBridges (optional), followed by ContentDirectors