Replacing the chassis
CAUTION:
For EFS configurations, make sure each MediaDirector is running the
same version of Spectrum software and each has an EFS license installed BEFORE
continuing to the next step to connect EFS Ethernet or shared storage cables.
IMPORTANT:
Do not deactivate any players on the original MediaDirector at this point.
8. Power down both the original and the replacement MediaDirector in order to transfer cables from one
to the other.
9. Transfer cables from the original MediaDirector to the new MediaDirector as follows:
a. Remove each SAS cable from the original MediaDirector and re-connect to the new
MediaDirector, using the exact same connection slots.
b. Remove each EFS Ethernet cable from the original MediaDirector and re-connect to the new
MediaDirector, using the exact same connection slots.
NOTE:
Do not re-connect the SAS cables into different slots on the new
MediaDirector. This will cause the system to be unstable and could cause the File
System to become unusable. (A diagram provided by Harmonic should show the
proper connections).
c. Remove each Ethernet cable from the MediaPort Ethernet Array on the original MediaDirector and
re-connect to the new MediaDirector, using the exact same connection ports.
d. Power on the replacement MediaDirector by connecting both power cables. Leave the original
MediaDirector powered off.
10. Once the new MediaDirector has powered on, check the front panel status LEDs to ensure that the
system is operating normally.
Refer to the hardware reference section in the
Spectrum System Installation Guide
for more
information.
What to do next
Start the File System.
Powering down a Spectrum video server
Safely power down a Spectrum video server using SystemManager.
NOTE:
In certain situations, powering down one MediaDirector in an EFS configuration
may cause video disruption to channels on other MediaDirector notes in the system.
1. Click the
Configuration
tab to display the
Configuration
page and
System Diagram
.
2. Click a Spectrum video server icon to display the
Physical Configuration
page for the selected video
server.
3. Click the video server's picture to display the
Properties
page.
4. Scroll to the bottom of the
General Properties
section and click
Shutdown Spectrum Server
.
A confirmation dialog appears.
5. Click
OK
.
6. Verify that the video server's status changes to
Not Responding
.
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