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MAGNUM-HW

1RU Enterprise Class Server for MAGNUM


User Manual

© Copyright 2014 - 2016

EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD.


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Version 2.2, September 2016

The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Evertz Microsystems and is
intended solely for the use of purchasers of MAGNUM-HW series products. Evertz Microsystems expressly prohibits
the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of the device.

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the express written permission of Evertz
Microsystems Ltd. Copies of this manual can be ordered from your Evertz dealer or from Evertz Microsystems.
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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.  SPECIFICATION (GENERATION 3) ................................................................................................. 11 
7.  CONNECTIONS (GENERATION 3) .................................................................................................. 13 
8.  MAGNUM SERVER CONFIGURATION SHELL .............................................................................. 15 
8.1.  SYSTEM CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................... 16 
8.1.1.  Setting the Host Name .................................................................................................. 16 
8.1.2.  Setting the Server Date ................................................................................................. 17 
8.1.3.  Setting the Server Time................................................................................................. 17 
8.1.4.  Setting the Server Time Zone ....................................................................................... 18 
8.2.  NETWORKING CONFIGURATION .......................................................................................... 19 
8.2.1.  Assigning an IP Address for eth1 .................................................................................. 19 
8.2.2.  Assigning a Subnet Mask for eth1................................................................................. 20 
8.2.3.  Assigning a Gateway Address for eth1 ......................................................................... 20 
8.2.4.  Assigning a Broadcast Address for eth1 ....................................................................... 21 
9.  MAGNUM SERVER SERIAL HEARTBEAT ..................................................................................... 23 
9.1.  OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................... 23 
9.2.  TESTING THE SERIAL PORT ON A RUNNING SERVER...................................................... 23 
9.2.1.  Using Configshell .......................................................................................................... 23 
9.2.2.  Using the Command Line .............................................................................................. 24 
9.3.  SERIAL PORT CABLE ............................................................................................................ 24 
10.  APPENDIX ........................................................................................................................................ 25 
10.1. FAQ .......................................................................................................................................... 25 
10.2. IPMI ........................................................................................................................................... 25 
10.2.1. IPMI Remote Access ..................................................................................................... 25 
10.3. DRIVE SWAPPING – HOW TO REPLACE A FAILED DRIVE ................................................ 28 
10.3.1. Overview ....................................................................................................................... 28 
10.3.2. Replacing a Failed Drive Notes: .................................................................................... 28 

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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 1-3: MAGNUM-HW (Generation 3) 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 7-1: MAGNUM-HW (Generation 3) Connections - Front View ................................................................ 13 
Figure 7-2: MAGNUM-HW (Generation 3) Connections - Rear View ................................................................. 14 
Figure 8-1: Main Server Control Menu ................................................................................................................ 15 
Figure 8-2: System Configuration Menu ............................................................................................................. 16 
Figure 8-3: Change Host Name .......................................................................................................................... 16 
Figure 8-4: Change Date ..................................................................................................................................... 17 
Figure 8-5: Change Time .................................................................................................................................... 17 
Figure 8-6: Change Time Zone ........................................................................................................................... 18 
Figure 8-7: Network Configuration Menu ............................................................................................................ 19 
Figure 8-8: Enter New IP Address for eth1 ......................................................................................................... 19 
Figure 8-9: Enter New Subnet Mask for eth1 ...................................................................................................... 20 
Figure 8-10: Enter New Gateway Address for eth1 ............................................................................................ 20 
Figure 8-11: Enter New Broadcast Address for eth1 .......................................................................................... 21 
Figure 9-1: Serial and Ethernet Links .................................................................................................................. 23 
Figure 9-2: Command Line.................................................................................................................................. 24 
Figure 9-3: Null Modem Cable Wiring ................................................................................................................. 24 
Figure 10-1: BIOS SuperMicro Logo ................................................................................................................... 25 
Figure 10-2: IPMI Configuration .......................................................................................................................... 26 
Figure 10-3: Save BIOS Settings ........................................................................................................................ 26 
Figure 10-4: IPMI Ethernet Port .......................................................................................................................... 26 
Figure 10-5: IPMI Web Page ............................................................................................................................... 27 
  

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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

2.2 Updated information on Generation 3 Sept 2016

Information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Evertz assumes no responsibility for the use thereof nor for
the rights of third parties, which may be effected in any way by the use thereof. Any representations in this document concerning performance of
Evertz products are for informational use only and are not warranties of future performance either express or implied. The only warranty offered by
Evertz in relation to this product is the Evertz standard limited warranty, stated in the sales contract or order confirmation form.

Although every attempt has been made to accurately describe the features, installation and operation of this product in this manual, no warranty is
granted nor liability assumed in relation to any errors or omissions unless specifically undertaken in the Evertz sales contract or order confirmation.
Information contained in this manual is periodically updated and changes will be incorporated into subsequent editions. If you encounter an error,
please notify Evertz Customer Service department. Evertz reserves the right, without notice or liability, to make changes in equipment design or
specifications.

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1. OVERVIEW
MAGNUM-HW is the dedicated 1RU Enterprise Class Server hardware that runs the Magnum Control
System. There are three generations of hardware in the field, Generation 1, Generation 2 and Generation
3.

Software Pre-installed:

 MAGNUM, requiring only license purchase to activate the MAGNUM modules

       
Key Features and Benefits (Generation 1):

 1RU Enterprise Class Server  Supports all MAGNUM software module


 Redundant power supplies configurations
 Linux Operating System  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  Supports all MAGNUM software module
 Redundant power supplies configurations
 Linux Operating System  Six Ethernet ports
 RAID 10 Drive Configuration

Figure 1-2: MAGNUM-HW (Generation 2) Front and Rear View

Key Features and Benefits (Generation 3):


 1RU Enterprise Class Server  Four Ethernet Ports
 Redundant power supplies  Four SFP Ports
 Linux Operating System  RAID 10 Drive Configuration
 Software pre-installed: MAGNUM, requiring  Supported SFP List:
only license purchase to activate - SFPTR-RJ45-SER-AV
 Supports all MAGNUM Software module - SFPTR-RJ45-SGM-AV
configurations - SFP10GB0TR13S

Figure 1-3: MAGNUM-HW (Generation 3) 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
o Power On/Off Button
o System Reset Button
o UID 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

 NOTE: A PHYSICAL FIELD UPDATE MAY BE NEEDED TO INSTALL SDVN ON GEN 1


HARDWARE.

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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 RAID 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 0
 Ethernet Port 1
 Ethernet Port 3
 Ethernet Port 4
 Expansion SFP Port 2
 Expansion SFP Port 3

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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
o Power On/Off Button
o System Reset Button
o UID 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 2
 Expansion SFP Port 3

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6. SPECIFICATION (GENERATION 3)
Chassis:
 Form Factor
 1U Rackmount

Dimensions:
 Height 1.7" (43mm)
 Width 17.2" (437mm)
 Depth 19.98" (508mm)
 Gross Weight 43 lbs (19.45 kg)

Front Panel:
 Buttons
o Power On/Off Button
o System Reset Button
o UID Button

LEDs:
 Power LED
 Hard drive activity LED
 4x Network activity LEDs
 System Overheat LED
 Universal Information (UID) LED

System Cooling:
 4x Cooling Fans
 1x Air Shroud

Power Supply:
 600W AC-DC high-efficiency power supply with PMBus and I2C
 AC Input: 600W: 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz, 7.5-3 Amp
 DC Output +12V 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
 4x SFP+ LAN port
 1x RJ45 Dedicated IPMI LAN port

USB:
 2x USB rear ports

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VGA:
 1x VGA Port

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7. CONNECTIONS (GENERATION 3)

Figure 7-1: MAGNUM-HW (Generation 3) 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 – Not populated
 Drive Bay 8 – Not populated

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 7-2: MAGNUM-HW (Generation 3) Connections - Rear View

Rear:

 Dual Redundant Power Connections


 IPMI Port
 USB Port
 USB Port
 RS-232 Serial Port
 VGA Port
 Ethernet Port 0
 Ethernet Port 1
 Ethernet Port 2
 Ethernet Port 3
 Expansion SFP Port 4
 Expansion SFP Port 5
 Expansion SFP Port 6
 Expansion SFP Port 7

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8. 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.

 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 8-1 displays the main setup menu. Section 8.1 to Error! Reference source not found. 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 8-1: Main Server Control Menu

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8.1. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION


Selecting the System Configuration option will reveal the screen displayed in Figure 8-2. 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 8-2: System Configuration Menu

8.1.1. 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 8-3 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 8-3: Change Host Name

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8.1.2. 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 8-4.

Figure 8-4: Change Date

8.1.3. 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 8-5. Use the up and down arrow keys to set the values and tab to switch boxes.

Figure 8-5: Change Time

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8.1.4. 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
8-6.

Figure 8-6: Change Time Zone

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8.2. NETWORKING CONFIGURATION


The Networking Configuration menu will enable the user to set the network information (IP, Netmask,
Gateway, and Broadcast).

Figure 8-7: Network Configuration Menu

8.2.1. Assigning an IP Address for eth1


To assign an IP Address, select the (eth1) IP Address option from the Networking Configuration menu.
The dialog box in Figure 8-8 will appear when this option is selected. The user will be prompted to enter
the desired IP address into the “New IP address for eth1” field and then select the OK button. Please note
that the settings must be saved using the Save and Apply option from the Networking Configuration
menu. Please note that DHCP is NOT recommended at any time.

Figure 8-8: Enter New IP Address for eth1

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8.2.2. Assigning a Subnet Mask for eth1


To assign a subnet mask for eth1, select the (eth1) Netmask option from the Networking Configuration
menu. The dialog box in Figure 8-9 will appear when this option is selected. The user will be prompted to
enter the desired subnet mask into the “New subnet mask for eth1” field and then select the OK button.
Please note that the settings must be saved using the Save and Apply option from the Networking
Configuration menu.

Figure 8-9: Enter New Subnet Mask for eth1

8.2.3. Assigning a Gateway Address for eth1


To assign a gateway for eth1, select the (eth1) Gateway option from the Networking Configuration menu.
The dialog box in Figure 8-10 will appear when this option is selected. The user will be prompted to enter
the desired gateway into the “New gateway address for eth1” field and then select the OK button. Please
note that the settings must be saved using the Save and Apply option from the Networking Configuration
menu.

Figure 8-10: Enter New Gateway Address for eth1

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8.2.4. Assigning a Broadcast Address for eth1


To assign a broadcast address for eth1, select the (eth1) Broadcast option from the Networking
Configuration menu. The dialog box in Figure 8-11 will appear when this option is selected. The user will
be prompted to enter the desired subnet mask into the “New broadcast address for eth1” field and then
select the OK button. Please note that the settings must be saved using the Save and Apply option from
the Networking Configuration menu.

Figure 8-11: Enter New Broadcast Address for eth1

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9. MAGNUM SERVER SERIAL HEARTBEAT


9.1. OVERVIEW
Some MAGNUM Server configurations use a serial heartbeat between the servers in the cluster to ensure
that there is an active server in the cluster.

The serial heartbeat requires server hardware with a serial port, by default /dev/ttyS0.

9.2. TESTING THE SERIAL PORT ON A RUNNING SERVER


9.2.1. Using Configshell
From the Configshell login (Username: admin, Password admin), go to Debug > Cluster Status.
The Cluster Status page will show the Serial and Ethernet Link Status. All Servers in the Cluster
should report the status as UP for both Serial and Ethernet.

Figure 9-1: Serial and Ethernet Links

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9.2.2. Using the Command Line


From the command prompt of a running server, use cat to view the contents of the /proc/tty/driver/serial
file. The Serial info will show the number of packets transmitted and received by the serial port. On a
server with the Heartbeat operating correctly you should see the tx and rx numbers increasing with each
read.

Figure 9-2: Command Line

9.3. SERIAL PORT CABLE


The null-modem serial port cable requires the CTS/RTS pins to be connected. A data-only (Tx/Rx/GND)
cable will not work for the serial heartbeat. Most pre-made cables will work since they connect all required
pins. For customers who wish to make their own cable, the following pinout has been proven in the field.

Figure 9-3: Null Modem Cable Wiring

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10. APPENDIX
10.1. FAQ

 If the Magnum installer screen is not viewable, switch to other terminals back and forth. For
example, [Ctrl] + [Alt] + [F2] will switch to the command line, and [Ctrl] + [Alt] + [F1] will switch back
to the installer screen.

 After a clean shutdown from the USB stick, the USB stick must be physically removed from the
server, then re-inserted, before the BIOS recognizes it as a potential boot device again.

 Removing the USB stick during installation, before the server is completely powered off, can
corrupt the USB stick and prevent future installations from succeeding when using the same USB
stick. If this occurs, recreate the Magnum Live Installation USB stick.

 To create the Magnum Live Installation USB stick, use LinuxLive USB Creator (version 2.8.18 or
greater) available from http://www.linuxliveusb.com.

1. Choose your USB key


2. Choose the source to be the required ISO image.
3. Change nothing for Persistence.
4. Select ONLY “Format the key in FAT32”
5. Click the lightning icon to start the installation

10.2. IPMI
10.2.1. IPMI Remote Access

1. Reboot the server by pressing the Reset Button (if the server is not rebooting already).

2. Press <DELETE> repeatedly while the BIOS displays the SuperMicro logo in Figure 10-1.

Figure 10-1: BIOS SuperMicro Logo

3. Navigate to Advanced > IPMI Configuration > Set LAN Configuration.

4. Set the IP Address Source to Static.

5. Set the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway Address to ensure the PC can reach the server.
Never change the MAC Address.

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Figure 10-2: IPMI Configuration

6. Press <F10> to save the BIOS settings.


When asked to save and exit as shown in Figure 10-3, select OK to power off the server.

Figure 10-3: Save BIOS Settings

7. Disconnect all power cables for at least 10 seconds.

8. Plug an Ethernet cable into the IPMI Ethernet port highlighted in Figure 10-4.

Figure 10-4: IPMI Ethernet Port

9. Plug in all power cables and the server should power on automatically.

10. On the PC, point a web browser to the server’s IPMI IP Address.

11. Login using the username ADMIN and password ADMIN.

12. The web page shown in Figure 10-5 should appear.

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Figure 10-5: IPMI Web Page

13. Navigate to Miscellaneous > UID Control. Select TURN ON. Click Save then click OK.

14. The leftmost UID LED under the power buttons should be blinking Blue.

15. Select TURN OFF. Click Save then click OK.

16. Reboot the server by pressing the Reset Button. Press <DELETE> repeatedly while the BIOS
displays the SuperMicro logo.

17. Navigate to Advanced > IPMI Configuration > Set LAN Configuration. Set the IP Address to
000.000.000.000 to prevent IP conflicts.

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10.3. DRIVE SWAPPING – HOW TO REPLACE A FAILED DRIVE

 This procedure is designed for only using new clear drives.

10.3.1. Overview
Magnum HW (Generation 1) uses RAID 1 and Raid 10, pairs are in columns so 1,2 (RAID 1) 3,4 and 5,6
(RAID 10).

There are 3 HDD types in the in the field.

 150 GB WD VelociRaptor
 160 GB Seagate
 250 GB Seagate

Important to note that in this RAID you can on replace a drive with one that is equal or greater in size, for
field replacements Evertz is able to provide the following HDDs.

 150 GB WD VelociRaptor
 250 GB Seagate

Magnum HW (Generation 2) uses raid 10, pairs are in columns so 1,2 and 3,4.

10.3.2. Replacing a Failed Drive Notes:

1. Only insert a drive with the RAID configuration CLEARED.

2. Replace a failed drive only while the server is running

A. The drive will rebuild automatically

3. If a drive does not rebuild automatically, the drive is not clear.

A. If inserting a drive from a different server, during reboot, select “Clear”.


B. If inserting a drive from the same server, during reboot, select “Import Foreign Configuration

4. Red light will blink while the drive is rebuilding

5. Powering off the server will cause rebuilding to restart.

6. If necessary remove failed drive from tray and replace with new drive.

7. The server will not boot without manual intervention if the drive is inserted while powered off.

A. Only insert the new drive while the server is running.

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