DVS SpycerBox Ultra Installation instructions

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SpycerBox Ultra/Flex | Hardware Guide | Version 3.1
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SpycerBox Ultra/Flex | Hardware Guide | Version 3.1
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Hardware Guide Version 3.1 for the SpycerBox Ultra (SpycerBox Ultra II Revision 3) and SpycerBox
Flex (SpycerBox Flex Revision 4)
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Contents
Contents
1Introduction ............................................................................... 1-1
1.1 Overview .................................................................................1-2
1.2 Target Group ........................................................................... 1-3
1.3 Conventions Used in this User Guide .....................................1-4
1.4 Safety Instructions ..................................................................1-6
1.5 Important Notes ......................................................................1-8
2Overview ......................................................................................2-1
2.1 Variants: SpycerBox Ultra and SpycerBox Flex .......................2-2
2.2 Overview of the Front..............................................................2-2
2.2.1 The Front of the System .................................................2-2
2.2.2 DVD Drive .....................................................................2-4
2.2.3 HDD LEDs.....................................................................2-4
2.2.4 Faceplate ......................................................................2-6
2.2.5 Hard Disk Array .............................................................2-7
2.2.6 Operation Items .............................................................2-9
2.3 Overview of the Rear............................................................. 2-11
2.3.1 The Rear of the System ................................................ 2-11
2.3.2 System Disk Array .......................................................2-12
2.3.3 ATX Connector Panel.................................................... 2-13
2.3.4 Power Supply ..............................................................2-15
2.3.5 Slot Panel Connectors .................................................. 2-16
2.4 Battery Backup Unit .............................................................. 2-19
3Installation ..................................................................................3-1
3.1 System Setup ..........................................................................3-1
3.2 Note about the Network Installation .......................................3-2

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4Operation .....................................................................................4-1
4.1 Starting the System .................................................................4-2
4.2 DVS Configuration Tool ...........................................................4-3
4.3 R&S DVS SAN Remo ...............................................................4-4
4.4 Shutting Down the System .....................................................4-5
5Maintenance ..............................................................................5-1
5.1 Hard Disk Maintenance ...........................................................5-2
5.1.1 Introduction to RAID ......................................................5-2
5.1.2 Identifying a Broken Hard Disk ........................................5-4
5.1.3 Replacing a Hard Disk ....................................................5-5
5.2 Opening and Closing the Casing .............................................5-8
5.2.1 Opening the Casing........................................................5-8
5.2.2 Closing the Casing .........................................................5-9
5.3 Fan Maintenance .....................................................................5-9
5.4 Controller Maintenance .........................................................5-12
5.5 Power Supply Maintenance...................................................5-15
5.6 Backup or Recovery of the System Disk ...............................5-17
5.6.1 Creating a Backup Image of the System Disk .................5-17
5.6.2 Restoring the System Disk ............................................5-19
5.7 Removal of the Faceplate ......................................................5-22
AAppendix ..................................................................................... A-1
A.1 Troubleshooting ...................................................................... A-2
A.2 Technical Data ........................................................................ A-5
A.2.1 General Technical Data .................................................. A-5
A.2.2 Dimensions .................................................................. A-7
A.3 Packing Instructions ............................................................... A-8
A.4 Conformity Declarations ....................................................... A-10
A.4.1 RoHS Compliance ....................................................... A-10
A.4.2 EC Declaration of Conformity (CE Marking) ................... A-10
A.4.3 FCC Compliance Statement ......................................... A-10
A.4.4 Korea Certification ....................................................... A-11
IIndex ...............................................................................................I-1

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Introduction
Introduction
This documentation describes how to use the hardware of the Spycer-
Box manufactured by the Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH (in short ’R&S
DVS’). The SpycerBox is a multi-purpose storage as well as server de-
vice delivered with several data management tools. It is the ideal solu-
tion for users at broadcast and post production facilities who want to
make the most of their file-based workflows. The SpycerBox can be
used, for example, …
… as a high-performance automated backup and archiving solu-
tion,
… as a powerful file server with proxy clip generation, or
… as an NAS solution for a network.
Together with the hardware of the SpycerBox you also receive the
SpycerBox software, an extended version of R&S DVS’s data manage-
ment software Spycer. With the SpycerBox software you can, for in-
stance, automatically create low-resolution proxy video clips of the
content on the local or a connected storage, defragment an SNFS stor-
age such as a SAN, or perform scheduled maintenance tasks automat-
ically in your network. Furthermore, you can use the SAN Remo
software to configure and monitor all SpycerBoxes in your network.
The SpycerBox hardware uses Linux as its operating system and can be
delivered with various storage capacities. Furthermore, several connec-
tion possibilities are optionally available to integrate the system seam-
lessly into your workflows.
The SpycerBox can be delivered in two hardware variants: SpycerBox
Ultra using 3.5" hard disks (normally 24 pcs.) and providing a storage
capacity of up to 96 TB, and SpycerBox Flex using 2.5" hard disks (nor-
mally 48 pcs.) with up to 57.6 TB of storage capacity.

Introduction
Overview
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1.1 Overview
This guide informs you about the installation of the SpycerBox hard-
ware, its operation as well as all connection possibilities. Furthermore,
it describes maintenance tasks that you may carry out on your own.
The chapters contain the following information:
Chapter 1 Begins with a short introduction to the Spycer-
Box, followed by a note regarding the audience
this manual is written for and an explanation of
the conventions used in this manual. Further-
more, it provides safety instructions that you
must adhere to and some important notes that
you should observe.
Chapter 2 This chapter gives a front and rear overview of
the system detailing all items, connectors and
interfaces. Additionally, it contains some further
information, for example, about the battery
backup unit.
Chapter 3 Describes the hardware installation of the R&S
DVS system.
Chapter 4 Explains how to operate the R&S DVS system,
i.e. how to start and shut down the device. Ad-
ditionally, the DVS Configuration Tool and
SAN Remo are described briefly.
Chapter 5 Details maintenance work, for example, in case
of a hard disk, fan or power supply unit failure.
Appendix Provides technical details and general informa-
tion about the hardware of the R&S DVS sys-
tem. Furthermore, it gives hints how to resolve
irregularities during operation.
Index This chapter facilitates the search for specific
terms.