Hardware Installation overview
Required components
Both a client computer and SystemManager platform are required for installation.
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, is also required. The latest version
of the SystemManager application should be installed. See the Release Notes accompanying this release
for the exact version required. See the
Harmonic SystemManager Installation Guide
for more information.
Unpacking the 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.
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.
Hardware 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 platform while seated or standing.
1. Read all rack mounting precautions.
2. Rack the devices from the bottom of the rack in the following order:
a. ContentServer and ContentStore units
b. SystemManager unit
c. ContentBridge units, followed by ContentDirector units
d. Network switches
Refer to the network switch product manual for rack mounting instructions.
3. Connect the network cables, SAS cables, and power cables.
Rack mounting the ContentBridge 4000
The ContentBridge 4000 ships with the Intel AXXVRAIL Mounting Rail Kit.
NOTE:
The figures in this section show a two-rack unit server; however, the same rack
rails are used for the ContentBridge 4000.
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