GRASS VALLEY FT User manual

Fault Tolerant Server Platform
FT Server
Instruction Manual
071-8852-01
September 2012

Fault Tolerant Server Platform
FT Server
Instruction Manual
071-8852-01
September 2012

Contents
Chapter 1: About the FT Server.................................................................................................7
Introduction...............................................................................................................................................8
Standard features.....................................................................................................................................8
Product component summary...................................................................................................................8
Front view.................................................................................................................................................9
Rear view components...........................................................................................................................10
Chapter 2: FT Server Installation Information........................................................................13
Installation overview...............................................................................................................................14
Unpacking...............................................................................................................................................14
Rack types..............................................................................................................................................15
Installing rack rail brackets in untapped rack.......................................................................................15
Installing rack rail brackets in tapped rack...........................................................................................17
Install rack rail brackets in IT rack.......................................................................................................20
Temperature requirements for rack installation...................................................................................22
Install chassis in rack..............................................................................................................................22
Install CPU/IO modules..........................................................................................................................26
2.5 inch hard disk drives.........................................................................................................................28
Cable connections..................................................................................................................................29
STRATUS-CS-FT server: Express, Core................................................................................................30
Power up ................................................................................................................................................30
CPU/IO module status............................................................................................................................32
POST check............................................................................................................................................33
POST flow details................................................................................................................................33
POST error messages........................................................................................................................34
POST Message...................................................................................................................................34
POST or OS Error behavior................................................................................................................36
Front panel LEDs....................................................................................................................................36
Install or remove front bezel....................................................................................................................37
Power off.................................................................................................................................................38
Chapter 3: Configuring the FT Server.....................................................................................39
Configuration overview...........................................................................................................................40
Service Program configuration...............................................................................................................40
Confirming control software version.......................................................................................................41
Disk operations.......................................................................................................................................41
Dual disk configuration overview............................................................................................................41
System disk dual configuration procedure..........................................................................................43
Data disk dual configuration procedure...............................................................................................47
Re-synchronize physical disk from RDR virtual disk...........................................................................52
Set as active RDR plex.......................................................................................................................53
Verify RDR virtual disk........................................................................................................................54
Stop verifying RDR virtual disk...........................................................................................................55
Set resync priority...............................................................................................................................55
Set LUN load balancing......................................................................................................................55
Build dynamic disk..................................................................................................................................55
Duplex LAN configuration overview........................................................................................................56
Set duplex LAN configuration..............................................................................................................56
Name teams........................................................................................................................................61
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Reorder adapters................................................................................................................................61
Chapter 4: Servicing the FT Server.........................................................................................63
Checking status with LEDs.....................................................................................................................64
Front status LEDs (bezel removed).....................................................................................................64
ExpressScope LEDs...........................................................................................................................65
LAN LEDs...........................................................................................................................................68
Power supply unit LED........................................................................................................................68
Diagnostics, logs and error messages....................................................................................................69
BIOS error message...........................................................................................................................69
Collecting event logs...........................................................................................................................69
Collecting configuration logs...............................................................................................................70
Collecting diagnostic information with Dr. Watson...............................................................................71
Backup and recovery strategies..............................................................................................................71
Creating a recovery disk image for storing on E:................................................................................71
Restoring from a system-specific recovery disk image on E:..............................................................73
Restoring a GV STRATUS Core server on a FT server platform from a generic image.....................74
Restoring from the generic recovery disk image.................................................................................76
Setting OS Boot Monitoring in BIOS...................................................................................................77
Turn off FT server firewall....................................................................................................................78
Remove GVAdmin account from Deny log on locally list.....................................................................80
Replacing failed components..................................................................................................................81
Remove a CPU/IO module..................................................................................................................81
Replacing Optical DVD drive...............................................................................................................82
Servicing hard disk drives...................................................................................................................83
Appendix A: Specifications......................................................................................................89
CPU/IO module specifications................................................................................................................90
Storage device specifications.................................................................................................................90
Mechanical specifications.......................................................................................................................90
Power supply specifications....................................................................................................................91
Environmental specifications..................................................................................................................91
Appendix B: Trademarks and Agreements.............................................................................93
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Contents

Chapter 1
About the FT Server
This section contains the following topics:
•Introduction
•Standard features
•Product component summary
•Front view
•Rear view components
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Introduction
The FT server is a fault-tolerant server focusing on high reliability in terms of fault-tolerance, in
addition to high performance, scalability, and general versatility. In the event of component failure
on one CPU/IO module, its mirrored conguration on the other module will allow system control
to be switched instantaneously to the other identical CPU/IO module to assure non-stop operation.
This switching occurs seamlessly from the failed CPU/IO module to the other module, minimizing
loss of data or application state.
You can use the FT server series in a mission-critical system where high availability is required. By
the use of the Windows Server 2008 operating system, it also provides outstanding openness for
general-purpose applications, etc. To make the best use of these features, read this Instruction manual
thoroughly to understand how to operate the FT server.
Standard features
The FT server system has two CPU/IO modules with dual module redundancy, offering continuous
operation in case of a failure. It offers high performance, expansion options, and high reliability
outlined in the summary below.
• The system comes ready to use with quick connections for the duplex LAN, USB, and monitor
connections.
• The main enclosure is rack-mountable and the main components are easy to install.
• The Fault Tolerant feature includes redundant hardware and software in one system with quick
isolation of a failed module.
• The two CPU/IO modules and their hard disk drives come mirrored from the factory.
•High performance features include a powerful central processor and high speed Ethernet interface
and disk access from SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) disk drives.
• High reliability is achieved by a memory monitoring feature, bus parity error detection, and error
notication.
• Self diagnostics include a Power On Self-Test (POST) and a test and diagnostics utility.
• An off-line maintenance utility is also available.
Product component summary
The main components of the FT server are the following:
• One 4 RU high rack-mountable chassis.
• Two identical CPU/IO modules (module 0 and module 1).
• Two redundant power supplies, one in each CPU/IO module enclosure.
• Eight hard disk drive bays per CPU/IO module.
• One optical disk drive to read data from disks such as DVDs and CD-ROMs.
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Main ports and connectors include:
• 3 USB ports on the rear backplane for connecting devices supporting USB interface such as a
mouse and keyboard.
• An Ethernet management port.
• Two Gbit Ethernet LAN connectors per CPU/IO module which are congured for teamed LAN
control.
• Two COM ports for maintenance (for use with Customer Service only).
• One monitor connector for connecting a display device.
Front view
The front view of the FT server front bezel is shown below. The front bezel comes packaged
separately and should be installed after rack mounting the FT server. It should remain installed
during normal operation for proper cooling of the unit.
A fully loaded system is shown below with the front bezel removed. Front LED indicator states on
the front bezel and on each CPU/IO module and other components visible when the bezel is removed
are described in detail in the Monitoring section of this manual.
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CPU/IO Module 1
Hard Drive Bays 0-7
Hard Drive Bays 0-7
Optical Disk Drive
On/Off switch
CPU/IO Module 1
LED Module
Related Topics
Front status LEDs (bezel removed) on page 64
Rear view components
A rear view of the main components of the FT server is shown below.
CPU/IO module 0
power supply
CPU/IO module 1
power supply
Management
LAN for CPU/IO 1
Management
LAN for CPU/IO 0
Teamed
Duplex LANs
3 USB ports
VGA connector
CPU/IO
module 0
CPU/IO
module 1
Backplane
AC cord
stopper
bars
The system backplane connects to the left rear of both CPU/IO modules. It provides USB connectors
for mouse and keyboard control and serial connectors for maintenance when working with Customer
Service and a VGA connector for connecting to a monitor.
The CPU/IO modules each have a separate removable power supply. When an AC cord in installed
in the receptacles for each power supply, the AC cord stopper bars will be pushed up. In this position,
the CPU/IO modules cannot be removed until the AC cords are removed (no power to CPU/IO
modules).
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Each CPU/IO module has a Maintenance LAN connector and dual LAN connectors for
communication. Three USB ports are available on the system backplane for mouse and keyboard
connection. All system cabling is described later in this manual.
Related Topics
Cable connections on page 29
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Chapter 2
FT Server Installation Information
This section contains the following topics:
•Installation overview
•Unpacking
•Rack types
•Install chassis in rack
•Install CPU/IO modules
•2.5 inch hard disk drives
•Cable connections
•STRATUS-CS-FT server: Express, Core
•Power up
•CPU/IO module status
•POST check
•Front panel LEDs
•Install or remove front bezel
•Power off
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Installation overview
The FT server must be rack-mounted. It is a precision device and should be installed only by qualied
maintenance personnel.
Observe the following warning and cautions to unpack, install, and use the FT server safely:
• Read and follow the safety section at the beginning of this manual. Failure to do so can pose a
risk of a serious injury, such as a burn, personal injury or damage to physical assets.
• A fully loaded FT server chassis is heavy; have at least two people available for installation.
• This unit may be installed in a standard 19 inch tapped or untapped video rack or a standard 19
inch EIA IT rack.
• Install the product in places designated by the specications only.
• Do not attempt to assemble or disassemble parts of this device alone.
• Use caution to avoid injury to hands and ngers when installing.
Unpacking
The FT server ships packaged as shown below.
Accessory box
4RU enclosure
2 CPU/IO modules
Lift outer box
off vertically
You will need two or three people to unpack and rack the FT server safely.
To unpack the shipping box:
1. Cut the plastic bindings holding the outer box to the pallet and lift the outer box vertically to
access the contents.
2. Lift off the accessory box and check for the contents listed below:
• Assorted hardware for installing enclosure and side brackets
• CD with OS software
• Front bezel
• Rack mount side brackets
3. Remove the 4RU enclosure with backplane and optical drive installed.
4. Remove the two identical CPU I/O modules.
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5. Install the brackets and 4RU enclosure, then the CPU/IO modules and front bezel as described
in the installation instructions for these items.
Related Topics
Install chassis in rack on page 22
Install CPU/IO modules on page 26
Install or remove front bezel on page 37
Rack types
The FT server can be installed in any of the standard 19 inch video or EIA racks listed below.
• A standard 19 inch video rack with 0.281 round untapped holes with universal spacing requires
the installation of a front adapter ange and a front plate included in the accessory kit.
• A standard 19 inch video rack with #10-32UNF tapped holes requires the installation of a front
adapter ange and a rear adapter ange included in the accessory kit.
• A standard EIA IT rack with square holes uses threaded core nuts to attach the screws hold to
the unit in place. No adapters are required.
Procedures for all three types of rack mounting are described in this manual. Use the procedure that
matches your rack type.
Installing rack rail brackets in untapped rack
The FT server chassis requires 4RUs of space. Be sure to have another person help you to install
the chassis, do not attempt to install it alone.
You will need the following hardware from the accessory kit to install the rack rail brackets to
support the chassis in a untapped rack:
• 2 rack rail mounting brackets
• 2 front ange adapters (ADAPTER-FR)
• 2 plate adapters (PLATE)
• 8 panhead screws
• 4 washers
1. Locate the desired positioning of the FT server in the rack.
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2. On both sides of the rack, line up the front adapter and plate as shown below.
3. Attach the front adapters and plates to the front of the rack with the panhead screws provided on
the left and right sides of the rack front.
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4. Now attach the rear of each rack rail bracket to the left and right rear sides of the rack using the
4 remaining panhead screws and washers. No adapters are necessary for this step.
5. Now go to the instructions for installing the FT server chassis.
Installing rack rail brackets in tapped rack
The FT server chassis requires 4RUs of space. Be sure to have another person help you to install
the chassis, do not attempt to install it alone.
You will need the following hardware from the accessory kit to install the rack rail brackets to
support the chassis in a tapped rack:
• 2 rack rail mounting brackets
• 2 front ange adapters (ADAPTER-FL)
• 2 rear ange adapters (ADAPTER-R)
• 8 panhead screws
• 4 panhead washers
1. Locate the desired positioning of the FT server in the rack.
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2. On both sides of the rack front, line up the front adapter as shown below.
3. Attach the front adapters to the front of the rack with the panhead screws provided on the left
and right sides of the rack front.
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4. Attach a rear adapter to the rear of each rack rail.
5. Attach the rear of each adapter/rack rail assembly to the left and right rear sides of the rack using
the 4 screws and washers.
6. Now go to the instructions for installing the FT serverchassis.
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Install rack rail brackets in IT rack
The FT server chassis requires 4RU of space. Be sure to have another person help you to install the
chassis, do not attempt to install it alone.
You will need the following hardware from the accessory kit to install the rack rail brackets to
support the chassis in an EIA IT rack:
• 2 rack rail mounting brackets
• 4 washers for panhead screws
• 8 plate screws
• 8 panhead screws
• 4 core nuts (not provided)
1. Determine where in the rack you want to install the FT server chassis. If using an empty rack,
install it in a lower position near the bottom of the rack rather than at the top to maintain balance.
2. Next to a square hole on the rack, an imprinted mark indicates 1RU. This device is 4RU (about
176 mm), so install it between the imprinted marks that indicate the height of 4RU.
3. If the rack has front and rear doors, read the instruction that comes with the rack, and open them.
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