RACK-MOUNT SERVERS Front Panel Connections and Controls
Power LED Indicator: Blue LED display the power status.
LED Viewing Holes: View the status of the LEDs without
opening the front cover.
LAN LED: Red LED, blinks when there is network data activity.
USB Ports: Used for optional devices.
Rear Panel Connections
Power Switch: Used to power on the unit.
Network Port: A standard RJ-45 connector
used to connect to a LAN/WAN.
USB Ports: Used to connect to USB devices such
as a mouse, keyboard, printer, ash drive, etc.
HDMI: For monitor with a HDMI connection.
Speaker Out, Mic In Jacks: Used to connect
audio devices and microphones.
Power Receptacle: Used to connect the
provided power cable. Shadow provides
dual power supply.
Power Switch
Power
Receptacle
USB
(2; 2.0/1.1)
Network
(RJ-45 not used) Network
RJ-45 Speakers OUT
Line IN
Line OUT
USB (4; 3.0/2.0) MIC
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Mounting
Designed to be mounted in a standard 19-inch (483 mm) wide vertical rack. A rail bracket kit is included to
provide extra support for the unit when it is installed into the rack. Slide the server into the rack on the brackets
and secure with two screws on each side through the rack-mounting ears. A mouse and keyboard are required
for setup.
CAUTION: There is an RTC coin battery located on the motherboard. Replace the battery with an equivalent one; there is a risk
of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Be sure to note the orientation of the positive (+) and negative (-) sides of
the battery. Dispose of used batteries according to local environmental regulations.
1U Server
1U Shadow Recording Server (Open)
8-BAY SHADOW SERVER
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Mounting
The desk or table must provide a surface of suitable strength for the unit’s weight. In addition, there must
be area left around the cabinet to provide suitable airow for cooling. Do not place heavy items on the cover.
Front Panel
Power button: Used to power on the unit.
Reset button: Reset the unit.
Indicators: Shows network activity and status.
USB Ports: Used for optional devices such as
a mouse, keyboard, printer, ash drive, etc.
Network Port: A standard RJ-45 connector used to
connect to a LAN/WAN. Valerus Shadows provide two
network (RJ-45) ports, one for standard communication
and the other for connection to an iSCSI device.
USB Ports: Used to connect to USB devices such
as a mouse, keyboard, printer, ash drive, etc.
Monitor: Connect to a monitor.
Speaker Out, Mic In Jacks: Used to connect
audio devices and microphones.
Power Receptacle: Used to connect the provided
power cable.
Power Switch: Used to power on the unit.
Rear Panel
24-BAY SHADOW SERVER
Front Panel
Power: Used to power on the unit.
Reset: Reset the unit.
USBs: Used to connect to USB devices such as a mouse,
keyboard, printer, ash drive, etc.
Rear Panel
Power receptacle: Used to connect the provided
power cable.
RJ-45: Network connection.
USBs: Used to connect to USB devices such
as a mouse, keyboard, printer, ash drive, etc.
Monitor: Connect to appropriate monitor.
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Mounting
The desk or table must provide a surface of suitable strength for the unit’s weight. In addition, there must
be area left around the cabinet to provide suitable airow for cooling. Do not place heavy items on the cover.
SHADOW BAY INSTRUCTIONS
The Shadow recording servers are delivered with the RAID drives packaged in the accessory kit. Each of the drives must be
installed into the unit in the correct bay for proper operation.
Below are diagrams showing the bay location and which numbered tray MUST be inserted into each bay. The serial number
of the unit is on a label on the unit; additionally, each drive has a label with the serial number and bay number. Make sure that
the serial number on the tray matches the serial number on the Shadow.
BAY 1
BAY 4
BAY 24
8-BAY SHADOW
24-BAY SHADOW
BAY 5
Bay Layout Label
Serial Number
5N 1136144 MCO 1
BAY 1 BAY 4
4-BAY SHADOW
BAY 0 BAY 3
BAY 7
BAY 4
1HDD 2HDD 3HDD 4HDD
5HDD 6HDD 7HDD 8HDD
9HDD 10HDD 11HDD 12HDD
13HDD 14HDD 15HDD 16HDD
17HDD 18HDD 19HDD 20HDD
21HDD 22HDD 23HDD 24HDD
