Replacing the boot drive
5. Connect the AC power cable to the new power supply.
Replacing the boot drive
The MediaDirector contains one 2.5" boot drive on the back of the chassis. To replace a boot drive,
complete the procedures in this section in order.
IMPORTANT:
Before you begin this procedure, please contact Harmonic Technical
Support to obtain a copy of the operating system and other required files which must be
installed on the replacement boot drive. These files must be saved to a USB drive.
DANGER:
Observe all conventional ESD precautions when handling Spectrum devices
and components.
About replacement drives
Replacement drives must meet certain criteria. In the event of a drive failure, replacement drives are
available from Harmonic.
IMPORTANT:
Use ONLY Harmonic-supplied replacement drives. Drives from any other
source will be excluded from coverage under the Harmonic product limited warranty and
maintenance services programs. In addition, any errors or damages caused by the use
of drives provided from any other source will cause the entire product to be excluded
from coverage under the Harmonic product limited warranty and maintenance services
programs.
NOTE:
Replacement drives should have the same or greater drive capacity as those they
are replacing, and their form factor must match the other drives in the enclosure.
If you wish to install a Harmonic-supplied drive model that is not supported by your current version
of Spectrum firmware, you may need to install a "DDC" configuration file to your video server, which
enables you to install and use the new drive. For details, see "Installing a DDC file" in the
Harmonic
SystemManager User Guide.
Be sure that you have a replacement drive on hand before removing the failed drive. You may wish to
have more than one replacement drive on hand in case the first is not responsive.
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MediaDirector Component Replacement Guide
