evertz MAGNUM-HW User manual

MAGNUM-HW
1RU Enterprise Class Server for MAGNUM
User Manual
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Version 2.1, October 2014
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................................................1
2. SPECIFICATION (GENERATION 1) .................................................................................................3
3. CONNECTIONS (GENERATION 1)...................................................................................................5
4. SPECIFICATION (GENERATION 2) .................................................................................................7
5. CONNECTIONS (GENERATION 2)...................................................................................................9
6. MAGNUM SERVER CONFIGURATION SHELL .............................................................................11
6.1. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ..................................................................................................12
6.1.1. Setting the Host Name.................................................................................................12
6.1.2. Setting the Server Date................................................................................................13
6.1.3. Setting the Server Time...............................................................................................13
6.1.4. Setting the Server Time Zone......................................................................................14
6.2. NETWORKING CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................15
6.2.1. Assigning an IP Address for eth1.................................................................................15
6.2.2. Assigning a Subnet Mask for eth1 ...............................................................................16
6.2.3. Assigning a Gateway Address for eth1........................................................................16
6.2.4. Assigning a Broadcast Address for eth1......................................................................17
7. MAGNUM SERVER SERIAL HEARTBEAT....................................................................................19
7.1. OVERVIEW.............................................................................................................................19
7.2. TESTING THE SERIAL PORT ON A RUNNING SERVER.....................................................19
7.2.1. Using Configshell.........................................................................................................19
7.2.2. Using the Command Line ............................................................................................20
7.3. SERIAL PORT CABLE...........................................................................................................20
8. APPENDIX ......................................................................................................................................21
8.1. FAQ ........................................................................................................................................21
8.2. IPMI.........................................................................................................................................21
8.2.1. IPMI Remote Access...................................................................................................21
8.3. DRIVE SWAPPING – HOW TO REPLACE A FAILED DRIVE................................................24
8.3.1. Overview......................................................................................................................24
8.3.2. Replacing a Failed Drive Notes:...................................................................................24

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Figures
Figure 1-1: MAGNUM-HW (Generation 1) Front and Rear View..........................................................................1
Figure 1-2: MAGNUM-HW (Generation 2) Front and Rear View..........................................................................2
Figure 3-1: MAGNUM-HW (Generation 1) Connections - Front View ..................................................................5
Figure 3-2: MAGNUM-HW (Generation 1) Connections - Front View ..................................................................6
Figure 5-1: MAGNUM-HW (Generation 2) Connections - Front View ..................................................................9
Figure 5-2: MAGNUM-HW (Generation 2) Connections - Rear View.................................................................10
Figure 6-1: Main Server Control Menu................................................................................................................11
Figure 6-2: System Configuration Menu .............................................................................................................12
Figure 6-3: Change Host Name ..........................................................................................................................12
Figure 6-4: Change Date.....................................................................................................................................13
Figure 6-5: Change Time ....................................................................................................................................13
Figure 6-6: Change Time Zone...........................................................................................................................14
Figure 6-7: Network Configuration Menu ............................................................................................................15
Figure 6-8: Enter New IP Address for eth1.........................................................................................................15
Figure 6-9: Enter New Subnet Mask for eth1......................................................................................................16
Figure 6-10: Enter New Gateway Address for eth1 ............................................................................................16
Figure 6-11: Enter New Broadcast Address for eth1 ..........................................................................................17
Figure 7-1: Serial and Ethernet Links..................................................................................................................19
Figure 7-2: Command Line..................................................................................................................................20
Figure 7-3: Null Modem Cable Wiring.................................................................................................................20
Figure 8-1: BIOS SuperMicro Logo.....................................................................................................................21
Figure 8-2: IPMI Configuration............................................................................................................................22
Figure 8-3: Save BIOS Settings..........................................................................................................................22
Figure 8-4: IPMI Ethernet Port ............................................................................................................................22
Figure 8-5: IPMI Web Page.................................................................................................................................23

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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
1.0 First Release Feb 2014
2.0 Second Release, Information on updated hardware Aug 2014
2.1 Updates made to Chapter 6 Oct 2014
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1. OVERVIEW
MAGNUM-HW is the dedicated 1RU Enterprise Class Server hardware that runs the Magnum Control
System. There are two generations of hardware in the field, Generation 1 and Generation 2.
Software Pre-installed:
•MAGNUM, requiring only license purchase to activate the MAGNUM modules
Key Features and Benefits (Generation 1):
•1RU Enterprise Class Server
•Redundant power supplies
•Linux Operating System
•Supports all MAGNUM Software module
configurations
•Four Ethernet ports
•RAID 1 / RAID 10 Drive Configuration
Figure 1-1: MAGNUM-HW (Generation 1) Front and Rear View

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Key Features and Benefits (Generation 2):
•1RU Enterprise Class Server
•Redundant power supplies
•Linux Operating System
•Supports all MAGNUM Software module
configurations
•Six Ethernet ports
•RAID 10 Drive Configuration
Figure 1-2: MAGNUM-HW (Generation 2) Front and Rear View

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2. SPECIFICATION (GENERATION 1)
Chassis:
•Form Factor
•1U Rackmount
Dimensions:
•Height 1.7" (43mm)
•Width 17.2" (437mm)
•Depth 26.6" (676mm)
•Gross Weight 43 lbs (19.45 kg)
Front Panel:
•Buttons
oPower On/Off Button
oSystem Reset Button
oUID Button
LEDs:
•Power LED
•Hard drive activity LED
•2x Network activity LEDs
•System Overheat LED
•Universal Information (UID) LED
System Cooling:
•5x Cooling Fans
•1x Air Shroud
Power Supply:
•700W AC-DC high-efficiency power supply with PMBus and I2C
•AC Input: 700W: 100-140 V, 50-60 Hz, 8.5-6 Amp
•DC Output +5V standby: 3 Amp
•DC Output +12V: 58 Amp @ 100-140V
Environmental:
•Operating Temperature: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)
•Non-operating Temperature: -40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F)
•Operating Relative Humidity: 8% to 90% (non-condensing)
•Non-operating Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing)
LAN:
•4x RJ45 LAN ports
•2x SFP+ LAN port
•1x RJ45 Dedicated IPMI LAN port
USB:
•2x USB rear ports

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VGA:
•1x VGA Port
Keyboard / Mouse:
•PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports

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3. CONNECTIONS (GENERATION 1)
Figure 3-1: MAGNUM-HW (Generation 1) Connections - Front View
Front:
•Drive Bay 1 – Drive 1 Mirror
•Drive Bay 2 – Drive 2 Mirror
•Drive Bay 3 – Drive 3 RAID 10
•Drive Bay 4 – Drive 4 RAID 10
•Drive Bay 5 – Drive 5 RAID 10
•Drive Bay 6 – Drive 6 RADI 10
•Drive Bay 7 – RAID Battery Backup
•Drive Bay 8 – Not populated
•Optical Drive
Front Panel Buttons:
•Power On/Off Button
•System Reset Button
•UID Button
Front Panel Status:
•Power LED
•Hard drive activity LED
•2x Network activity LEDs
•System Overheat LED
•Universal Information (UID) LED

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Figure 3-2: MAGNUM-HW (Generation 1) Connections - Front View
Rear:
•Dual Redundant Power Connections
•PS2 Mouse
•PS2 Keyboard
•IPMI Port
•USB Port
•USB Port
•RS-232 Serial Port
•VGA Port
•Ethernet Port 1
•Ethernet Port 2
•Ethernet Port 3
•Ethernet Port 4
•Expansion SFP Port 1
•Expansion SFP Port 2

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4. SPECIFICATION (GENERATION 2)
Chassis:
•Form Factor
•1U Rackmount
Dimensions:
•Height 1.7" (43mm)
•Width 17.2" (437mm)
•Depth 26.6" (676mm)
•Gross Weight 43 lbs (19.45 kg)
Front Panel:
•Buttons
oPower On/Off Button
oSystem Reset Button
oUID Button
LEDs:
•Power LED
•Hard drive activity LED
•2x Network activity LEDs
•System Overheat LED
•Universal Information (UID) LED
System Cooling:
•5x Cooling Fans
•1x Air Shroud
Power Supply:
•700W AC-DC high-efficiency power supply with PMBus and I2C
•AC Input: 700W: 100-140 V, 50-60 Hz, 8.5-6 Amp
•DC Output +5V standby: 3 Amp
•DC Output +12V: 58 Amp @ 100-140V
Environmental:
•Operating Temperature: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)
•Non-operating Temperature: -40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F)
•Operating Relative Humidity: 8% to 90% (non-condensing)
•Non-operating Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing)
LAN:
•6x RJ45 LAN ports
•2x SFP+ LAN port
•1x RJ45 Dedicated IPMI LAN port
USB:
•2x USB rear ports

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VGA:
•1x VGA Port
Keyboard / Mouse:
•PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports

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5. CONNECTIONS (GENERATION 2)
Figure 5-1: MAGNUM-HW (Generation 2) Connections - Front View
Front:
•Drive Bay 1 – Drive 1 RAID 10
•Drive Bay 2 – Drive 2 RAID 10
•Drive Bay 3 – Drive 3 RAID 10
•Drive Bay 4 – Drive 4 RAID 10
•Drive Bay 5 – Not populated
•Drive Bay 6 – Not populated
•Drive Bay 7 – RAID Battery Backup
•Drive Bay 8 – Not populated
•Optical Drive
Front Panel Buttons:
•Power On/Off Button
•System Reset Button
•UID Button
Front Panel Status:
•Power LED
•Hard drive activity LED
•2x Network activity LEDs
•System Overheat LED
•Universal Information (UID) LED

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Figure 5-2: MAGNUM-HW (Generation 2) Connections - Rear View
Rear:
•Dual Redundant Power Connections
•PS2 Mouse
•PS2 Keyboard
•IPMI Port
•USB Port
•USB Port
•RS-232 Serial Port
•VGA Port
•Ethernet Port 0
•Ethernet Port 1
•Ethernet Port 4
•Ethernet Port 5
•Ethernet Port 6
•Ethernet Port 7
•Expansion SFP Port 1
•Expansion SFP Port 2

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6. MAGNUM SERVER CONFIGURATION SHELL
The server control tool enables the user to set up the MAGNUM server parameters. Launching the
MAGNUM Server Configuration tool will reveal a number of operations that can be performed in order to
properly set up your server. For more detailed information on the MAGNUM Server Configuration Shell
please refer to the MAGNUM manual. This section outlines the minimum configuration required.
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Tip: Changes that affect the operation of the MAGNUM Server or admin level actions
will cause an authentication prompt to be displayed.
To login to the MAGNUM Server Configuration Shell, the user will have to enter the following information
at the login screen. The login screen is accessed by hitting “ctrl+alt+F2” to switch terminals. At the login
prompt use the following default credentials.
•Enter admin as the username and then press <enter>
•Enter admin as the password and then press <enter>
Figure 6-1 displays the main setup menu. Section 6.1 to 6.3 will guide you through the process of setting
up your server and identifying the function of each configuration tool.
You will use the arrow keys, tab, and enter keys to navigate through the MAGNUM Server Configuration
Shell.
Figure 6-1: Main Server Control Menu

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6.1. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
Selecting the System Configuration option will reveal the screen displayed in Figure 6-2. The main
function of the system configuration menu is to complete the set up of the server configuration. The
System Configuration Menu allows the user to verify or change system level configuration, such as
Date/Time, Hostname, etc; or to perform system level operations such as changing the admin password,
upgrading, rebooting, etc.
Figure 6-2: System Configuration Menu
6.1.1. Setting the Host Name
Selecting the Hostname option from the System Configuration menu will enable the user to set the host
name for the server. The dialog box in Figure 6-3 will appear when this option is selected. The user will be
prompted to enter the desired name for the host into the “Set current host name:” field. This name was set
during initial installation but can be changed using this menu option.
Figure 6-3: Change Host Name

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6.1.2. Setting the Server Date
Selecting Date from the System Configuration menu will enable the user to set the date for which the
server will reference. Select the current day, month and year from the calendar identified in Figure 6-4.
Figure 6-4: Change Date
6.1.3. Setting the Server Time
Selecting Time from the System Configuration menu will enable you to set the current time for which the
server will reference. Select the hour, minute and second identified in the Change Time dialog box as
shown in Figure 6-5. Use the up and down arrow keys to set the values and tab to switch boxes.
Figure 6-5: Change Time

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6.1.4. Setting the Server Time Zone
Selecting Time Zone from the System Configuration menu will enable you to set the current time zone for
the region you are in. Toggle through the list of countries and zones to select your region. Refer to Figure
6-6.
Figure 6-6: Change Time Zone