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9

Introduction

This chapter presents an overview of Telestream’s Lightspeed G-5 Server. 

Overview

System Power

Drives

Front Control Panel

Cooling System

GPU

Expansion Input Card Slots

Front Panel

LEDs (left to right)

UID Button (left)

Power On/Off Button (right)

USB Ports

Drives

Rear Panel

Summary of Contents for Lightspeed G5

Page 1: ...Lightspeed G Series Server Guide Serial Lightspeed G Series Server Guide February 2018 240858...

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Page 5: ...arate agreement between Telestream and You if any Telestream is under no obligation to maintain or support the Software and Telestream has no obligation to furnish you with any further assistance tech...

Page 6: ...e paid by you for the Product Damages TELESTREAM LLC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DAMAGES INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS LOST SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR...

Page 7: ...EG4 SYSTEMS 4 Limited Warranty and Disclaimers 5 Warranty Remedies 5 Software Updates 5 Restrictions and Conditions of Limited Warranty 5 Limitations of Warranties 5 Damages 6 Introduction 9 Overview...

Page 8: ...ions 21 Power and General Cautions and Warnings 22 Operating System 23 Microsoft Activation Key 23 Microsoft Updates 23 Windows User ID and Password 23 Maintaining the Server 24 Performance Tuning a L...

Page 9: ...verview of Telestream s Lightspeed G 5 Server Overview System Power Drives Front Control Panel Cooling System GPU Expansion Input Card Slots Front Panel LEDs left to right UID Button left Power On Off...

Page 10: ...1 GPU card OS Drives 1 SSD drive for Windows OS top left most slot 1 optional second OS SSD drive bottom left most slot Storage Drives 2 RAID 0 SSD hard drives 1 92TB per drive 6 empty drive bays for...

Page 11: ...or RAID 0 1 5 or 10 RAID 0 set at the factory for the two standard drives The top left bay is reserved for the Windows OS drive and the bay below it accepts an optional OS drive Additional optional dr...

Page 12: ...d in cards are to be installed by Telestream or an authorized agent at or before commissioning Only Telestream qualified add in cards can be used For the most up to date list refer to the Lightspeed G...

Page 13: ...ately turns on and off the blue front and rear panel UID LEDs used to locate a particular unit among many units in a rack or server room Power On Off Button right Press the Power On Off button to perf...

Page 14: ...Panel These are the rear panel ports and connectors 2 redundant AC power connectors connect to a 10 amp or greater AC source 4 10GbT Ethernet LAN ports connect as required to Ethernet LAN 2 USB 3 0 po...

Page 15: ...equipment rack and configure it for operation Maintenance and support instructions are also provided This chapter covers the following topics Installing the Server Making Connections Operating System...

Page 16: ...arranty If you have hardware or software problems with your Lightspeed Server follow the steps in Obtaining Support Information Assistance later in this guide Note Before proceeding work with your net...

Page 17: ...rack rails and rear support extensions Assembling the Rails The inner rail extensions install on each side of the chassis as shown Align the extension s holes with the hooks on the side rail and slid...

Page 18: ...k C Push the rail into the rack until the quick release bracket snaps into place securing the rail to the rack Extend the rear of the rail to align its square pegs with the square holes on the rear of...

Page 19: ...r rail extensions forward into the front of the outer rails Support the chassis and align the back of the chassis with the front of the rails Push the chassis backward sliding it into the rack rails u...

Page 20: ...ns Make the following data and signal connections at the back of the server unit Make Ethernet LAN connections to provide network connectivity Connect devices such as a keyboard and mouse to the USB c...

Page 21: ...ertain that the power source circuit can supply voltage within the specified range without becoming overloaded This product relies on the building s installation for short circuit overcurrent pro tect...

Page 22: ...h ground connection to the ground conductor in the AC power plug Failure to do so could present a severe electric shock hazard that could result in injury or death CAUTION Telestream recommends connec...

Page 23: ...ows operating system If you remove and reinstall the OS you will need to use this key to activate Windows again The number typically contains five groups of five digits as in this example YFG8H TDD97...

Page 24: ...ging the Lightspeed Server Installing New or Replacement Hard Drives Rebuilding the Lightspeed RAID Replacing Power Supplies CAUTION The Lightspeed Server chassis is a sealed device with no user servi...

Page 25: ...el Power Options Select the High Performance plan Set Sleep mode to Never never sleep Select Change advanced power settings and set all critical functions so that they are always ON this usually means...

Page 26: ...ups of all critical data on the server Several disk image software solutions are available for creating a restoration image that you can use to restore the Lightspeed Server s operating system drive...

Page 27: ...I View are these see the IPMI View User s Guide for details Discover Lightspeed Servers on the IPMI network requires dedicated IPMI LAN View system event logs Check current sensors and monitor history...

Page 28: ...sis 4 Remove the drive or dummy drive from the carrier by removing the four M3 screws from the underside of the carrier Retain the screws 5 Insert the new drive into the carrier with the PCB side down...

Page 29: ...t indicates that the power supply is operating When a power supply fails or loses power an amber light on the power supply illuminates and an alarm sounds If either of the power supply modules fail th...

Page 30: ...ormation Assistance FAQs Forums Upgrades Website www telestream net telestream support vantage support htm Support Email support telestream net Telestream Website www telestream net Sales and Marketin...

Page 31: ...seller contact Telestream directly for a return material authorization Email support telestream net In the US telephone 1 877 257 6245 From international locations telephone 1 530 470 2036 Provide you...

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