mc²36 MKII Installation & Service Guide
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3. The Hardware
Schematics
Externally, the following connection is wired from the internal network switch:
·
ETH
A (front buffer) - to connect a service computer.
Plus the following connections are wired from the Gateserver:
·
MGMT A
&
B
(rear panel) - to connect the Management Network.
The
MGMT A
&
B
ports provide a connection to the mc
2
control system (for remote operation, configuration
and maintenance). While it is possible to connect a single device directly, it is more common to install a
network switch to create a dedicated Management Network. Only one connection is essential for operation. A
second can be installed to support redundancy.
3.8.1
Additional Notes for the Gateserver
The Gateserver provides a more sophisticated computing engine that can boot on its own once power is supplied
to the control surface. To achieve this, the Gateserver has its own SSD storage containing the boot image. This
must be updated separately using the mxUpdater utility (included with mxGUI).
After a successful boot, the Gateserver connects automatically to its partnered Core (by creating a VPN
connection between the Gateserver and mc
2
control system). If there is no connection available, then the
console will show "disconnected" screens. Once a valid network connection is established, the screens update to
their "connected" state. This indicates that the console is ready for operation.
For the console to become fully operational, there must be a valid network connection between the
Gateserver and mc
2
control system.
