AVECO ASTRA Server 1U User manual
ASTRA Server 1U
Technical Reference Sheet
TRS-1020-03
ASTRA Server 1U Technical Reference Sheet
Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 1
Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 1
Description ..................................................................................................................................... 1
Package Contents .................................................................................................................................. 2
Technical Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 3
ASTRA Server Specifications ......................................................................................................... 3
Server Connectors ......................................................................................................................... 4
(Optional) VRP6 Card Connectors .......................................................................................... 4
Operation ............................................................................................................................................... 5
Chassis Control Panel .................................................................................................................... 5
Power on the Server ...................................................................................................................... 5
Power off the Server ...................................................................................................................... 5
LED Indicators ............................................................................................................................... 5
Hard Disk LED Status .................................................................................................................... 6
Power Supply LED Status .............................................................................................................. 6
List of Figures
1. ASTRA Server 1U .............................................................................................................................. 1
2. ASTRA Server 1U - Front Panel Schematic ........................................................................................ 3
3. ASTRA Server 1U - Back Panel Schematic ........................................................................................ 3
4. Pinout of GPI Connectors - GPI 1.1 .................................................................................................... 4
5. Chassis Control Panel ........................................................................................................................ 5
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INTRODUCTION
OVERVIEW
Aveco’s automation servers are industrial PC computers with a mission critical real-time operating system
QNX. Automation software consists of a large set of dedicated software modules that can be used to build
the required solution, from all-in-one automation server providing MCR and Studio automation together with
the MAM, up to large networks of geographically distributed redundant automation servers, always acting
as one automation system.
The role of our automation has always been to integrate the 3rd party products of our customers’ choice
to deliver optimum solutions for their business models; we make a working playout facility out of a pile of
3rd party boxes.
Figure 1. ASTRA Server 1U
DESCRIPTION
Designed to fully support small to large systems for ingest and playout, the ASTRA Server is the heart of
the automation system. A fully featured piece of hardware which was built with the needs of a demanding
studio in mind. With features including multi-site disaster recovery, multi-path architecture for flexible control
and redundancy options, and hot-swappable modules for expansions, upgrades and repairs, you can be
certain about your on air status.
Equipped with ASTRA MCR or ASTRA Studio, the ASTRA server can become the most powerful, reliable,
and user friendly broadcast automation system on the market.
Assembly of the ASTRA Server 1U:
Unit Control Ports for Devices
ASTRA Server 1U Ethernet RJ45
Introduction
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
When delivering ASTRA Server 1U, Aveco will include the server unit and only the power cables necessary
to supply power to the server.
Qty Content
1 ASTRA Server 1U
2 Power cable, 1m
1 VRP6 Card (optional)
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
ASTRA SERVER SPECIFICATIONS
Figure 2. ASTRA Server 1U - Front Panel Schematic
COM
3 421
USB2
USB2 Control Panel
Figure 3. ASTRA Server 1U - Back Panel Schematic
PS1
PS2
COM 1
IPMI
USB2 USB2 Ctrl Tfer VGA
EXT. REF. GPI 1.1
Optional VRP6 Card
Connectivity
Power Connector IEC/C14
Control Interface Ethernet RJ45
Physical
Dimensions 1U (483mm x 45mm), depth 105mm
Weight ~14kg
Power
Power Supply Redundant, 350W
Input Voltage 110-240V, 50-60Hz
Power Consumption 280W
Technical Specifications
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SERVER CONNECTORS
(OPTIONAL) VRP6 CARD CONNECTORS
Figure 4. Pinout of GPI Connectors - GPI 1.1
Technical Specifications
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OPERATION
CHASSIS CONTROL PANEL
The chassis control panel is found in the upper right corner of the front panel. The control panel contains a
power button, reset button, and several LED indicators.
Figure 5. Chassis Control Panel
POWER ON THE SERVER
The server is switched on using the POWER button on the front panel of the server.
POWER OFF THE SERVER
To switch off the server, follow the instructions on the monitor.
1. Stop the system - press “S” and confirm with “Y”
2. Prepare for Power off - press “P”, after that, you will see a countdown from 10 to 0
3. When the countdown reaches 0, you will see a notice, “System may now be powered down”. Now, you
can power off the server using the POWER button
LED INDICATORS
Information LED
Status Description
Solid Red Overheating has occurred
Blinking Red (1Hz) Fan failure, check for an inoperative fan
Blinking Red (0.25Hz) Power failure, check for an inoperative PSU
Solid Blue Local UID function has been activated
Blinking Blue (300ms) Remote UID function has been activated
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NIC1: Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when flashing.
NIC2: Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when flashing.
HDD: Indicates SAS/SATA activity when flashing.
Power: Indicates power is being supplied to the system’s PSUs. This LED is normally illuminated when the
system is powered on.
HARD DISK LED STATUS
The hard disks are hot-swappable so that any faulty hard disk can be removed and replaced without any
interruptions to the system’s operation, and they are optionally configured in a RAID setup.
Each SAS/SATA drive carrier is equipped with two LEDs.
Drive Carrier LEDs
Color Description
Blue Indicates drive activity. This LED blinks on and off when that
particular drive is being accessed.
Red Indicates an SAS/SATA drive failure.
POWER SUPPLY LED STATUS
The power supplies are equipped with a status indicating LED to point out if overheating is present.
Drive Carrier LEDs
Status Description
Solid Green System is powered on.
Operation
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Drive Carrier LEDs
Solid Amber System is powered off but plugged in
Blinking Amber Internal temperature is at or above 63°C and will shut down if the
temperature reaches 70°C
The Information LED on the chassis control panel will also indicate a power failure.
Operation
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