VBrick 9000 Series, Getting Started Manual

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Installing the Blades
Note that if you purchased blades with your order they will be packaged separately and not
installed in the rack mount shelf prior to shipment. Each blade is configured by default for
DHCP. You set up and connect each blade in the same manner as a standalone appliance (see
Appliance Setup on page 11). The only difference is that, if necessary, you must use the serial
port to set a static IP address since there is no front panel. (See 4. Find or Set an IP Address
on page 13 for details.) Use the provided anti-static wrist strap by attaching the banana pin to
receptacle in upper right corner of the shelf. Ten blank filler panels are included. If you
remove a blade, be sure to install a filler panel to maintain proper air flow. Before installing
blades, be sure to read the Blade Safety Precautions on page 25.
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To install individual blades in the shelf:
1. Unpack and inspect each blade.
2. Remove and save as many blank filler panels as necessary.
3. Install the blades from left to right beginning in Slot 1. (The Slot 1 blade will report
backplane data to VBAdmin if service is ever required.)
4. Each encoder slot has top and bottom card guides. Work carefully and be sure the encoder
card is properly seated in the guides before connecting to the backplane .
5. When done, tighten the spring-loaded screws with a screwdriver to prevent them from
being accidentally removed.
6. Connect audio/video input and network connections.
7. Connect the power cords from the power supplies to AC power and turn on both power
supplies.
Software Configuration
All blades are independently configurable using the IP address and the VBAdmin
management program. In all respects, blade software configuration is identical to appliance
software configuration. See the
H.264 Appliance Admin Guide for details about all
configurable parameters. To identify the blade by slot number, launch VBAdmin, go to the
Monitor > System page, and note the
Slot ID
(see below). The blades are numbered 1–11
from left to right. If service is ever required, scroll down to the
Add-on Boards
table (Slot 1
only) for manufacturing data associated with the backplane.
HDMI cable and adapters 1 per channel
A/V breakout cables 1 per slot
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The H.264 rack mount shelf must be purchased separately. It includes a cable management panel
and 2 AC power supply cords.
Note Before installing blades, you may want to install ground screws (not included) in the
unpainted area on each side of enclosure. Use #10-32 machine screws to attach earth
ground. When rack-mounting, you can also adjust the mounting ears on each side of
the unit if necessary.
9000 Series Blade † Number