SAFARI T-420 User manual

HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION AND CONTENT ACTIVATION GUIDE
Server Model Numbers T-420, T-400X, RM-400X, RM-640, RM-640X, RM-126X, WAN-880X, WAN-1240,
WAN-1212X
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Hard Drive Installation and Content Activation Guide............................................................................................... 1
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................................. 1
Before You Begin:................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Backing Up Data and Media.................................................................................................................................................. 3
Installing a Hard Drive .......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Part 1: Seat the Hard Drive ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
Part 2: Hard Drive Configuration .............................................................................................................................................. 9
Activating a Content Package or Add-On Package .............................................................................................................. 13
Adding a New Content Drive or CreationStation Drive to SAFARI Montage........................................................................ 15
Part 1: Installing the Hard Drive ............................................................................................................................................. 15
Part 2: Confirming the New Content Drive or CreationStation Drive Installation................................................................... 16
Part 3: Upgrading the SAFARI Montage software .................................................................................................................. 18
Part 4: Activating the New Content Package or CreationStation Add-On Package................................................................ 19
Restoring Backup to a Different SAFARI Montage Server (DRIVE SWAP) ............................................................................ 22
Part 1: Upgrading the SAFARI Montage software ................................................................................................................. 22
Part 2: Backing Up Data and Media....................................................................................................................................... 22
Part 3: Installing the SAFARI Montage Server........................................................................................................................ 22
Part 4: Activating Content Packages and Add-Ons................................................................................................................. 22
Part 5: Restoring Data and Media from Backup..................................................................................................................... 22
Part 6: Mapping Playlist Items................................................................................................................................................ 23
Part 7: Test the System ........................................................................................................................................................... 24
Upgrading or Replacing Operating System Hard Drive........................................................................................................ 24
Part 1: Upgrading the SAFARI Montage software ................................................................................................................. 24
Part 2: Backing Up Data and Media....................................................................................................................................... 24
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Part 3: Installing operating system hard drive....................................................................................................................... 24
Part 4: Activating Content Packages and Add-Ons................................................................................................................. 24
Part 5: Restoring Data and Media from Backup..................................................................................................................... 24
Part 6: Mapping Playlist Items................................................................................................................................................ 25
Part 7: Test the System ........................................................................................................................................................... 26
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................................. 26
Server will not boot ................................................................................................................................................................. 26
General Problems.................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Appendix ............................................................................................................................................................................ 27
Single OS Drive Upgrade for WAN-1240 ................................................................................................................................. 27
BEFORE YOU BEGIN:
•It’s important that you follow the steps outlined in this manual for optimal performance of your SAFARI
Montage system.
•We recommend that you perform a backup of your SAFARI Montage system prior to installing your new
hard drive. See page 3 “Backing Up Data and Media” for more details.
•We recommend that you allow internet access in order to activate and assign the content.
•Prior to upgrading, we recommend that you refer to the system requirements found online at
http://www.safarimontage.com/support.
•Check the packing slip and confirm that you have the correct hard drives and, if necessary, software
update DVD.
•Please note that the images and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly depending on your version of
SAFARI Montage.
•Additional support can be found online at http://www.safarimontage.com/support.
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BACKING UP DATA AND MEDIA
We recommend that you back up your data and files regularly using the SAFARI Montage Data Recovery tool
found in Admin Data Recovery. Instructions for SAFARI Montage Data Recovery can be found in the Help
section under “Backup and Data Recovery Guide” in the “Administrator Guide”.
Prior to backup, we recommend that you take note of your network, LDAP and time server settings, as well as any
personalized login screen or CreationStation™ images and logos. This data may be necessary when configuring
a new server or restoring your existing server.
The network, LDAP and time server
settings can be found in the Admin 
Settings section. Please copy these
settings into a text document if
necessary and save.
The CreationStation logo graphic can
be found in the Admin section under
Configure CreationStation. Please
save this image from the web page so it
can be uploaded again if necessary.
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Login screen logo graphics can be found
in the Admin section under Settings 
Login Screen. Please save the images in
the uploaded images list on the web page
so they can be uploaded again if
necessary.
The SAFARI Montage Data Recovery
interface can be found in the Admin 
Data Recovery section.
Instructions for SAFARI Montage Data
Recovery can be found in the Help
section under “Backup and Data
Recovery Guide” in the “Administrator
Guide”.
IMPORTANT!
If CreationStation is installed,
you should set the “Data Only”
drop-down to “No”.
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INSTALLING A HARD DRIVE
PART 1: SEAT THE HARD DRIVE
Operating System Drives Only:
IMPORTANT: If you are replacing operating system hard drives, this is the sequence you should follow:
1. Power down the server.
2. Remove the operating system hard drives from the server.
3. Remove the remaining content or CreationStation hard drives, but be prepared to reseat them.
4. Seat the new operating system drives as shown in Steps 1 through 3 below.
5. Power on the server.
6. Configure the operating system hard drives as shown on Page 9 “Hard Drive Configuration”. If you are
adding more drives, you do not have to exit the Configuration Utility to reboot until all the drives have
been added.
7. Reseat the remaining content or CreationStation hard drives, wait until they appear in the configuration
utility and configure as shown on Page 9 “Hard Drive Configuration”.
For T-420, T-400X, RM-400X, RM-640 and RM-640X: The operating system is on one hard drive. This drive is
placed in the bay labeled 0.
For WAN-880X: The operating system is on two hard drives in a RAID array. The two hard drives that make up
the RAID are located in the bays labeled 0and 1.
For WAN-1240: The operating system is on two hard drives in a RAID array. The two hard drives that make up
the RAID are located in the bays labeled 8and 9.
If you received a single hard drive to replace a malfunctioning hard drive in the RAID array, you will need to
know which drive needs to be removed.
The “Virtual Disk Management” screen will report a missing disk if you are running with only one functioning
drive in the RAID array.
There will be a green light above the functioning drive. Please look for the lights above each bay as well as any
status or error messages that may be visible on the display on the front panel.
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Step 1: Power down the SAFARI Montage server.
Step 2: Remove Bezel from the server.
NOTE: If you are replacing a hard drive, remove the original hard drive and install the new drive in accordance
with the instructions in this section.
•Store the original hard drive in a safe place until you are certain that the new hard drive is properly
installed and the configuration is correct.
•Once you have confirmed the installation and configuration are accurate, you should return the original
hard drive to SAFARI Montage if so directed or discard or reformat the original hard drive for use
outside of the SAFARI Montage system.
•Both the original hard drive and the new drive remain the property of the purchaser of those drives.
Note, however, that the applicable warranty that accompanies the drives (and any corresponding
extended warranty or service agreement) is voided when the drives are altered or used in any way
outside of the SAFARI Montage system, including without limitation any reformatting, duplication or
installation in another server.
NOTE: If this is a WAN Manager with Expansion Server environment, you will need to install and configure the
new hard drive in each server in your environment. We recommend that all servers in the environment be
powered down during the upgrade.
Install the hard drive and update the software, if necessary, on the WAN Manager/Expansion Controller first.
The Expansion Servers should have the hard drive installed while they are powered down, as well. Once the
WAN Manager/Expansion Controller is available, you can power up the Expansion Servers. If the software was
updated on the Expansion Controller, it will be pushed to the Expansion Servers as they become available on
the network.
If you received two hard drives for the operating system, they will be paired prior to shipment and will need to
be installed and configured. Remove the original RAID pair in bays 0and 1(WAN-880X) or 8and 9(WAN-
1240) and insert the new operating system hard drives and power up the system.
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T-420 / T400X:
RM-440X / RM-640 / RM-640X:
WAN-880X:
The two operating
system hard drives are
labeled 0 and 1 and are
located here
The operating system
hard drive is in the top
left bay labeled 0.
The operating system hard drive is in the
top bay labeled 0.
Front Bezel Release Switch
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WAN-1240:
WAN-1212X / RM-126X:
Step 3: Insert the new hard drive into an available bay.
After you remove the bezel, you will see the drive bays. Depending on the model there are four to ten bays. Also,
depending on the initial configuration you may have several of the bays already filled.
Remove the plastic hard drive panel from the empty bay that you wish
to insert the new hard drive into.
Open the handle on the drive sled and slide the new hard drive into the
empty bay. Close the handle on the drive sled. It will click into place.
Step 4: Replace the bezel.
The two operating
system hard drives are
labeled 8 and 9 and are
located here
Drive bays
The two operating
system hard drives are
labeled 0 and 1 and are
located here
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PART 2: HARD DRIVE CONFIGURATION
Step 1: Power up the server and access the configuration utility.
Power up the server.
Once the “Poweredge Expandable Raid Controller BIOS” message appears, Press “Ctrl+R” wait for the prompt,
then press “C” to get to the “Virtual Disk Management” configuration utility.
[NOTE: If you miss this prompt, you will need to press Ctrl+Alt+Del and reboot the server to get back to this
option.]
NOTE: If this is an operating system hard drive replacement, you may receive these messages:
Press ‘C’ to continue.
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Step 2: Using the arrow keys, select “Controller 0”.
Step 3: Import Foreign Config.
Press the “F2” key, to open the pop-up menu. Use the arrow keys to select “Foreign Config” and press “Enter”.
Press the “Enter” key again to accept the default “Import” selection.
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Step 4: Use the arrow keys to select the “Yes” box and press “Enter“.
Step 5: Confirm that the hard drive has been added in the Controller menu under Physical Disks. The
number at the end of the line will correspond to the bay number where you seated the hard drive.
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NOTE: If you are replacing the operating system drives in a WAN-880x or WAN-1240 server, you will see both
hard drives listed under Virtual Disk 0. If you are only replacing one drive in a RAID array pair (WAN-880x and
WAN-1240 servers only), we recommend waiting until the RAID has been rebuilt before exiting the configuration
utility.
Step 6: Exit the configuration utility.
Press the “Esc” key to exit the configuration utility. Select the “OK” box using the arrow keys and press “Enter”.
You will be prompted to reboot by pressing the CTL-ALT-Delete key combination.
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ACTIVATING A CONTENT PACKAGE OR ADD-ON PACKAGE
Step 1: Log in to your SAFARI Montage Interface as an administrator. Select “Settings” from the left
navigation and then choose “Activate All Content & Add-ons”.
This method of activation requires internet connectivity. For servers not connected to the internet, manual
activation is available as an option. Details on this process can be found on the SAFARI Montage website at
http://www.safarimontage.com/support/support.aspx?type=manual.
NOTE: We recommend that you allow internet access in order to activate and assign the content. You can
confirm internet connectivity by using Ping tool accessed using the “Ping” tab in the Admin Settings Tools
menu. If you are unable to connect your SAFARI Montage server to the internet, you will have to use the
manual activation process. Details on this process can be found on the SAFARI Montage website at
http://www.safarimontage.com/support/support.aspx?type=manual.
NOTE: If your server is running a version of the SAFARI Montage software that is less than version 3.3.1, you
will need to contact a support representative at 800.782.7230 to request a content package activation software
patch prior to activating your new content.
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Step 2: Assign new content to schools.
If you are activating and assigning on a standalone server, assign packages to the school using the “Schools
Management” page found in Admin Settings School. In a single school environment, the new packages may
be auto-assigned to the default school.
If you are in a WAN Manager environment, assign packages to schools using the “Schools Management” page
found in Admin WAN Manager Schools.
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ADDING A NEW CONTENT DRIVE OR CREATIONSTATION DRIVE TO SAFARI MONTAGE
PART 1: INSTALLING THE HARD DRIVE
Step 1: Install the hard drive as shown on page 5 “Installing a Hard Drive”.
NOTE: If you are installing more than one hard drive, install them all as shown on Page 5 “Installing a Hard
Drive”.
NOTE: Content packages that are being replaced or upgraded should be unassigned from schools and
deactivated prior to the removal of the hard drive that contains those packages.
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PART 2: CONFIRMING THE NEW CONTENT DRIVE OR CREATIONSTATION DRIVE INSTALLATION
Step 1: Access the Advanced Menu from the SAFARI Montage Console Menu.
Enter “3” at the prompt and press “Enter”.
Step 2: Access the System Information Menu from the SAFARI Montage Advanced Console Menu.
Enter “1” at the prompt and press “Enter”.
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Step 3: Access the Available Packages list from the SAFARI Montage System Information Console Menu.
Enter “1” at the prompt and press “Enter”.
Step 4: Confirm that the new content package or CreationStation is listed.
NOTE: If this is a WAN Manager Expansion Controller, you can move on to Part 3: Upgrading the SAFARI
Montage Software, if necessary. While the Expansion Controller is updating, you can install the new hard drives
in the Expansion Servers (see Page 5). Leave the Expansion Servers powered down and offline until the
Expansion Controller has completed the software update.
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PART 3: UPGRADING THE SAFARI MONTAGE SOFTWARE
If you received a software upgrade to your SAFARI Montage system, please follow the instructions for running the
software upgrade once your hard drive has been installed.
Instructions for installing the software upgrade can be found at http://www.safarimontage.com/support.
NOTE: If this is a WAN Manager Parent Server with WAN Manager Child Servers in the environment, the
updates can be manually pushed to the children using the “Remote Update” features found in Admin WAN
Manager Child Servers. You can choose “Remote update all servers” or check the “Remote Update”
checkbox for each individual WAN Manager Child Server for more granular control over how the update is
distributed.
NOTE: If this is a WAN Manager with Expansion Server environment, wait until the Expansion Controller
reports that all the servers have been updated to the new version. When the software is updated on the
Expansion Controller, it is pushed to the Expansion Servers as they become available on the network.
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PART 4: ACTIVATING THE NEW CONTENT PACKAGE OR CREATIONSTATION ADD-ON PACKAGE
NOTE: If this is a WAN Manager with Expansion Server environment, you must synchronize the new packages
on the Expansion Servers with the Expansion Controller as follows:
Step 1: Access SAFARI Montage in a web browser and log in.
Step 2: Click on the “Map Volumes” link on the “System Volumes” page in the Admin Tools menu.
This will trigger a process that loads data for the new packages into the system database.
The process is complete when you a see the word “Complete” at the bottom of the “Volumes Map Log” that is
displayed on the screen.
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Step 3: Expand the Content Packages list under each Volume to confirm that the new packages are
available for activation.
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