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Lightspeed G-Series Server GuideLightspeed G-Series Server GuideSerial #March 2021306172
2Copyrights and Trademark NoticesCopyrights and Trademark NoticesCopyright 2021 Telestream, LLC. All rights reserved worldwide. No part of thispublication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, altered, or translated into anylanguages without the written permission of Telestream. Information andspecifications in this document are subject to change without notice and do notrepresent a commitment on the part of Telestream.Telestream. Telestream, CaptionMaker, Cerify, Episode, Flip4Mac, FlipFactory, FlipPlayer, Gameshow, GraphicsFactory, Lightspeed, MetaFlip, Post Producer, Prism,ScreenFlow, Split-and-Stitch, Switch, Tempo, TrafficManager, Vantage, VOD Producer,and Wirecast are registered trademarks and Aurora, Cricket, e-Captioning, Inspector, iQ,iVMS, iVMS ASM, MacCaption, Pipeline, Sentry, Surveyor, Vantage Cloud Port,CaptureVU, Cerify, FlexVU, Prism, Sentry, Stay Genlock, Aurora, and Vidchecker aretrademarks of Telestream, LLC and its Affiliates. All other trademarks are the property oftheir respective owners.Adobe. Adobe HTTP Dynamic Streaming Copyright 2014 of Adobe Systems All rights reserved.Apple. QuickTime, MacOS X, and Safari are trademarks of Apple, Inc. Bonjour, theBonjour logo, and the Bonjour symbol are trademarks of Apple, Inc.Avid. Portions of this product Copyright 2012 Avid Technology, Inc.Dolby. Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of DolbyLaboratories.Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson Multimedia. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technologylicensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson Multimedia.Google. VP6 and VP8 Copyright Google Inc. 2014 All rights Reserved.MainConcept. MainConcept is a registered trademark of MainConcept LLC andMainConcept AG. Copyright 2004 MainConcept Multimedia Technologies.Manzanita. Manzanita is a registered trademark of Manzanita Systems, Inc.MCW. HEVC Decoding software licensed from MCW.MediaInfo. Copyright 2002-2013 MediaArea.net SARL. All rights reserved.THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS “ASIS” AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THEIMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULARPURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER ORCONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS;OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY,WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OROTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IFADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.Microsoft. Microsoft, Windows NT 2000 XP XP Professional Server 2003 Server 2008 Server 2012, Windows 7, Windows 8, Media Player, Media Encoder, .Net, Internet
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4MPEG DisclaimersOther brands, product names, and company names are trademarks of their respectiveholders, and are used for identification purposes only.MPEG DisclaimersMPEGLA MPEG2 PatentANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN ANY MANNER OTHER THAN PERSONAL USE THATCOMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FORPACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLEPATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROMMPEG LA, LLC, 4600 S. Ulster Street, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80237 U.S.A.MPEGLA MPEG4 VISUALTHIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSEFOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR (i) ENCODINGVIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD (“MPEG-4 VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN APERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEOPROVIDER LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO PROMOTIONAL, INTERNALAND COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, LLC. SEEHTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM.MPEGLA AVCTHIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THEPERSONAL USE OF A CONSUMER OR OTHER USES IN WHICH IT DOES NOT RECEIVEREMUNERATION TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD(“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMERENGAGED IN A PERSONAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDERLICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR
5Limited Warranty and DisclaimersANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C.SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM.MPEG4 SYSTEMSTHIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 SYSTEMS PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSEFOR ENCODING IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 SYSTEMS STANDARD, EXCEPT THATAN ADDITIONAL LICENSE AND PAYMENT OF ROYALTIES ARE NECESSARY FORENCODING IN CONNECTION WITH (i) DATA STORED OR REPLICATED IN PHYSICAL MEDIAWHICH IS PAID FOR ON A TITLE BY TITLE BASIS AND/OR (ii) DATA WHICH IS PAID FOR ONA TITLE BY TITLE BASIS AND IS TRANSMITTED TO AN END USER FOR PERMANENTSTORAGE AND/OR USE. SUCH ADDITIONAL LICENSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA,LLC. SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.Limited Warranty and DisclaimersTelestream, LLC (the Company) warrants to the original registered end user that theproduct will perform as stated below for a period of one (1) year from the date ofshipment from factory:Hardware and Media—The Product hardware components, if any, including equipmentsupplied but not manufactured by the Company but NOT including any third partyequipment that has been substituted by the Distributor for such equipment (the“Hardware”), will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normaloperating conditions and use.Warranty RemediesYour sole remedies under this limited warranty are as follows:Hardware and Media—The Company will either repair or replace (at its option) anydefective Hardware component or part, or Software Media, with new or like newHardware components or Software Media. Components may not be necessarily thesame, but will be of equivalent operation and quality.Software UpdatesExcept as may be provided in a separate agreement between Telestream and You, ifany, Telestream is under no obligation to maintain or support the Software andTelestream has no obligation to furnish you with any further assistance, technicalsupport, documentation, software, update, upgrades, or information of any nature orkind.Restrictions and Conditions of Limited WarrantyThis Limited Warranty will be void and of no force and effect if (i) Product Hardware orSoftware Media, or any part thereof, is damaged due to abuse, misuse, alteration,
6Limited Warranty and Disclaimersneglect, or shipping, or as a result of service or modification by a party other than theCompany, or (ii) Software is modified without the written consent of the Company.Limitations of WarrantiesTHE EXPRESS WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERWARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANYWARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. No oralor written information or advice given by the Company, its distributors, dealers oragents, shall increase the scope of this Limited Warranty or create any new warranties.Geographical Limitation of Warranty—This limited warranty is valid only within thecountry in which the Product is purchased/licensed.Limitations on Remedies—YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES, AND THE ENTIRE LIABILITY OFTELESTREAM, LLC WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, SHALL BE AS STATED IN THISLIMITED WARRANTY. Your sole and exclusive remedy for any and all breaches of anyLimited Warranty by the Company shall be the recovery of reasonable damages which,in the aggregate, shall not exceed the total amount of the combined license fee andpurchase price paid by you for the Product.DamagesTELESTREAM, LLC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANYLOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGESARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, OR THE BREACH OFANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, EVEN IF THE COMPANY HAS BEEN ADVISED OFTHE POSSIBILITY OF THOSE DAMAGES, OR ANY REMEDY PROVIDED FAILS OF ITSESSENTIAL PURPOSE.Further information regarding this limited warranty may be obtained by writing:Telestream848 Gold Flat RoadNevada City, CA 95959 USAYou can call Telestream via telephone at (530) 470-1300.Part number: 306172Date: March 2021
7ContentsLightspeed G-Series Server Guide1Copyrights and Trademark Notices 2MPEG Disclaimers 4MPEGLA MPEG2 Patent 4MPEGLA MPEG4 VISUAL 4MPEGLA AVC 4MPEG4 SYSTEMS 5Limited Warranty and Disclaimers 5Warranty Remedies 5Software Updates 5Restrictions and Conditions of Limited WarrantyLimitations of Warranties 6Damages 6Safety Information 9Safety Terms 10General Precautions to Avoid Injury 10General Precautions to Avoid Property DamageAvoiding Electrostatic Discharge 10Technical Specifications 13Lightspeed G-Series Server HardwareSystem Power 15Drives 15Front Control Panel 16Cooling System 16GPU 16Expansion Input Card Slots 16Front Panel 17Front Panel Features 17LEDs (left to right) 17UID Button (left) 1714105
8ContentsPower On/Off Button (right)USB Ports 17Drives 18Rear Panel 18Power Requirements 1817Server Installation and Maintenance 21Installing the Server 22Unpacking the Server 22Rack Installation 23Assembling the Rails 23Installing Outer Rails into the Rack 24Installing the Server in the Rack 25Making Connections 26Data and Signal Connections 26Power Connections 26Operating System 28Microsoft Activation Key 28Microsoft Updates 28Windows User ID and Password 28Maintaining the Server 29Performance Tuning the Lightspeed Server 30Backing up the Lightspeed Server 31Managing the Lightspeed Server 32Updating the BIOS or IPMI for Lightspeed G-Series ServersPre-installation Requirements 33Updating the Chipset and VGA Drivers 33Driver Installation 36Installing the BIOS and IPMI 37Installing New or Replacement Hard Drives 39Rebuilding the Lightspeed RAID 40Replacing Power Supplies 40Replacing the Power Supply 41Obtaining Support Information Assistance 42Return Material Authorization (RMA) Procedure 4333Lightspeed G-Series Guide
9Safety InformationObserve all safety precautions listed within this document to avoid injury and preventdamage to this product or any product connected to it. To avoid any hazardousconditions, use this product only as specified.Topics Safety Terms General Precautions to Avoid Injury General Precautions to Avoid Property Damage Avoiding Electrostatic Discharge
10Safety InformationSafety TermsSafety TermsSafety statements throughout this document are identified as follows:WARNING: Warning statements indicate conditions that could result in injury or loss oflife and describe how to avoid them.CAUTION: Caution statements indicate conditions that could result in damage to thisproduct or other property and describe how to avoid these problems.General Precautions to Avoid InjuryWARNING: Do not operate in wet or damp environments or outside recommendedoperating conditions. This product is intended for indoor use.WARNING: Use only the power supply specified for this product with a properly groundedpower outlet.WARNING: Do not operate this product in an explosive atmosphere.WARNING: Do not operate this product if it is damaged. Have a qualified service personinspect damaged equipment before use.General Precautions to Avoid Property DamageCAUTION: Excessive electrostatic discharge may damage some components. Takeprecautions against electrostatic discharge.CAUTION: Use care in handling. Delicate connectors can be easily damaged.CAUTION: Provide proper ventilation to prevent the product from overheating.Avoiding Electrostatic DischargeElectrostatic discharge (ESD) damage, which can occur whenever electroniccomponents are improperly handled, results in complete or intermittent failures.Lightspeed G-Series Guide
Safety InformationAvoiding Electrostatic DischargeTelestream recommends using an ESD-preventive strap whenever you are handlingTelestream equipment or one of its components.CAUTION: Whenever using an ESD-preventive wrist or ankle strap, ensure that itmakes good skin contact. Connect the equipment end of the connection cord to anESD connection socket if one is available or to bare metal on the rack.Periodically check the resistance value of the ESD strap. The measurement should bebetween 1 and 10 megohms.Lightspeed G-Series Guide11
12Safety InformationAvoiding Electrostatic DischargeLightspeed G-Series Guide
13Technical SpecificationsLightspeed Servers are high speed, high-end Windows servers configured specially formedia processing using Telestream Vantage products. This chapter providesTelestream’s Lightspeed G-Series Servers technical specifications.Topics Lightspeed G-Series Server Hardware System Power Drives Front Control Panel Cooling System GPU Expansion Input Card Slots Front Panel Rear Panel Power Requirements
14Technical SpecificationsLightspeed G-Series Server HardwareLightspeed G-Series Server HardwareThese tables summarize the Lightspeed G5, G6, G8 and G10 Server hardware details,followed by more detailed descriptions of some components. All servers are built onthe same physical ptionG8DescriptionG10RAM64 GB128 GB192 GB192 GBCPUDual MultiCore CPU, 2.0GHzDual MultiCore CPU, 2.6GHzDual MultiCore CPU, 2.9GHzDual MultiCore CPU, 3.0GHzGPU1 NVIDIA GPU2 NVIDIA GPUs2 NVIDIA GPUs2 NVIDIA GPUsOS Drives1 Windows OS240 GB SSDSATA drive(top left-mostslot)1 Windows OS240 GB SSDSATA drive(top left-mostslot)1 Windows OS240 GB SSDSATA drive(top left-mostslot)1 Windows OS240 GB SSDSATA drive(top left-mostslot)1 optionalsecond OS 240GB SSD SATAdrive (bottomleft slot)1 optionalsecond OS 240GB SSD SATAdrive (bottomleft slot)1 optionalsecond OS 240GB SSD SATAdrive (bottomleft slot)1 optionalsecond OS 240GB SSD SATAdrive (bottomleft slot)2 RAID 0 SSDSATA drives,1.92TB perdrive2 RAID 0 SSDSATA drives,1.92TB perdrive2 RAID 0 SSDSATA drives,2 RAID 0 SSDSATA drives,6 empty drivebays foradditionaloptional SSDdrives6 empty drivebays foradditionaloptional SSDdrives1.92TB perdrive1.92TB perdrive6 empty drivebays foradditionaloptional SSDdrives6 empty drivebays foradditionaloptional SSDdrivesDriveControllerSupports atotal of up to 8SSD mediadrives (6optional)Supports atotal of up to 8SSD mediadrives (6optional)Supports atotal of up to 8SSD mediadrives (6optional)Supports atotal of up to 8SSD mediadrives (6optional)Available PCIOption Slot1 half heightPCI x8 slot1 half heightPCI x8 slot1 half heightPCI x8 slot1 half heightPCI x8 slotStorageDrives1 full heightPCI x16 slotLightspeed G-Series Guide
Technical SpecificationsSystem onG8DescriptionG10USB 3.02 front, 2 back2 front, 2 back2 front, 2 back2 front, 2 backEthernetFour 10-GBEthernetControllersFour 10-GBEthernetControllersFour 10-GBEthernetControllersFour 10-GBEthernetControllersVGA Monitor1 VGA monitorport1 VGA monitorport1 VGA monitorport1 VGA monitorportAC Inputs2 redundantAC inputs: 100240 Volts, 5060 Hz.Rated InputCurrent: 9.54.5 Amps2 redundantAC inputs: 100240 Volts, 5060 Hz.Rated InputCurrent: 9.54.5 Amps2 redundantAC inputs: 100240 Volts, 5060 Hz.Rated InputCurrent: 9.54.5 Amps2 redundantAC inputs: 100240 Volts, 5060 Hz.Rated InputCurrent: 9.54.5 AmpsOperatingEnvironment10 degrees Cto 35 degreesC, 8-90 percenthumidity (noncondensing)10 degrees Cto 35 degreesC, 8-90 percenthumidity (noncondensing)10 degrees Cto 35 degreesC, 8-90 percenthumidity (noncondensing)10 degrees Cto 35 degreesC, 8-90 percenthumidity (noncondensing)System PowerThe chassis features redundant hot-swappable dual digital power supplies thatautomatically sense the input voltage between 100v to 240v, and operate at thatvoltage. Power cords plug directly into the power supply units at the back of thechassis, and the Power On/Off (0/1) button on the front energizes the unit. A green lightindicates that the power supply is operating. When a power supply fails or isdisconnected, an amber light on the power supply illuminates and an alarm sounds.DrivesThe chassis supports up to eight SSD SATA hot-swappable 2.5" media drives. The eightdrive bays on the right (viewed from the front) support the media drives, two of whichare included as standard. These eight storage drives can be configured for RAID 0, 1, 5or 10 (RAID 0 set at the factory for the two standard drives). The top left bay is reservedfor the Windows OS drive, and the bay below it accepts an optional OS drive.Additional optional drives may be ordered from Telestream.Lightspeed G-Series Guide15
16Technical SpecificationsFront Control PanelFront Control PanelThe chassis front control panel provides system monitoring lights, USB ports, andcontrol buttons which are described later (see Front Panel).Cooling SystemThe system cooling design features eight 4-cm counter-rotating fans located in themiddle section of the chassis. Fan speed is controlled by the IPMI system managementsoftware to respond to fluctuations in system temperature.Dual air shrouds direct air flow to the dual CPUs and components that require cooling.The power supply module also includes a cooling fan.GPUGPUs greatly accelerate video processing and H.264/H.265 media creation. Using a GPUin combination with Lightspeed's powerful multi-core CPU processors enables rapidtranscoding and processing in Vantage.Expansion Input Card SlotsThe system supports optional additional PCI cards.The G5 accepts one full-height X16 PCI card, and one low profile X8 PCI card, installedby Telestream.The G6, G8 and G10 accept one low profile X8 PCI card, installed by Telestream.In order to ensure optimal product performance and warranty coverage, it is importantthat Telestream products be used in accordance with the following product policy. It iscritical that our product policy be adhered to when using add-in cards: Add-in cards are to be installed by Telestream, or an authorized agent, at or beforecommissioning. Only Telestream-qualified add-in cards can be used. For the most up-to-date listrefer to the Lightspeed G-Series Server product sheet on the Telestream web site.Using untested and unknown add-in cards voids the product warranty.Note: Except for externally removable power supplies and disk drives, the LightspeedServer has no user-serviceable parts. To maintain your warranty, any repair oradditional PCI card installation and any service inside the sealed top cover must beperformed by Telestream or an authorized Telestream service technician.Lightspeed G-Series Guide
Technical SpecificationsFront PanelFront PanelLightspeed G-Series Servers have a removable front bezel. By removing the bezel, youcan access the system interface buttons and LEDs, drives, and two front USB ports.Front Panel FeaturesThe removable front bezel provides visibility of the system monitoring LED indicatorsand allows pinhole access to the recessed unit identifier (UID) and power buttons.Lightspeed G5SSD OS DriveLEDsOn/Off ButtonUID ButtonOptional SSDOS Drive2 RAID 0 SSDStandard Drives6 Available SSDDrive Bays2 USB 3.0LEDs (left to right) System Overheat FAN Fail UIDNetwork Activity (NIC1)Network Activity (NIC2)Hard Drive ActivityPowerUID Button (left)The UID button alternately turns on and off the blue front and rear panel UID LEDs usedto locate a particular unit among many units in a rack or server room.Power On/Off Button (right)Press the Power On/Off button to perform a normal power up/power down cycle or ahardware reboot (hold the button down for 4 seconds). A reboot abnormallyterminates connected clients and systems and should be done only in the event of anunrecoverable system error. Under normal conditions, you should properly close clientprograms and shut down the domain and OS before cycling power.USB PortsTwo USB 3.0 ports for general use are located below the LEDs and buttons.Lightspeed G-Series Guide17
18Technical SpecificationsRear PanelDrivesThe top left-most drive bay houses the SSD Windows OS drive, and the drive beneath itis an available SSD OS drive bay. These drives have their own controller, separate fromthe storage drives.To the right of the OS drive are eight SSD media storage drive slots containing the twostandard media drives and up to six optional media drives. These drives have their owncontroller separate from the OS drive.Rear PanelThese are the Lightspeed G5, G6, G8 and G10 Server rear panel ports and connectors: Two redundant AC power connectors—connect to a 10-amp or greater AC sourceFour 10GbT Ethernet LAN ports—connect as required to Ethernet LANTwo USB 3.0 ports—connect as required to keyboard, mouse, or other serial deviceOne IPMI Ethernet dedicated port that should not used for any other purposeOne VGA monitor portOne MGMT comm port (not used)PCI expansion slots forTelestream approvedcards onlyAC Power Connectors2 USBCOMIPMI port4 Onboard 10GB(dedicated)Ethernet LAN ports2nd GPU (G6, G8, and G10 only)VGA1st GPU (All G-Series)Additional PCI cards can be optionally installed by Telestream in the PCI expansionslots.Power RequirementsThe Lightspeed G-Series Server power supplies are rated at 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 9.54.5 amps. These are the detailed specifications:Lightspeed G-Series Guide
Technical SpecificationsPower RequirementsIn Rush Current (On Boot/Idle/Full Load) at 120VServer ModelBootIdleFull LoadG51.6 amps1.1 amps2.4 ampsG62.0 amps1.8 amps4.0 ampsG82.8 amps1.2 amps6.6 ampsG103.2 amps1.2 amps7.4 ampsWatts (On Boot/Idle/Full Load) at 120VServer ModelBootIdleFull LoadG5192 watts132 watts288 wattsG6240 watts216 watts480 wattsG8314 watts135 watts745 wattsG10368 watts138 watts851 wattsBTU/hr (On Boot/Idle/Full Load)Server ModelBootIdleFull LoadG5655 BTUs450 BTUs983 BTUsG6819 BTUs737 BTUs1638 BTUsG81071 BTUs461 BTUs2542 BTUsG101256 BTUs462 BTUs2904 BTUsLightspeed G-Series Guide19
20Technical SpecificationsPower RequirementsLightspeed G-Series Guide
21Server Installation andMaintenanceThis chapter explains how to install Lightspeed G-Series Servers into an equipment rackand configure it for operation. Maintenance and support instructions are also provided.Topics Installing the Server Making Connections Operating System Maintaining the Server Obtaining Support Information Assistance Return Material Authorization (RMA) Procedure
22Server Installation and MaintenanceInstalling the ServerInstalling the ServerThe following topics cover physical server installation: Unpacking the Server Rack InstallationWARNING: Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, orservice this equipment.CAUTION: Except for replaceable power supplies and hard drives which may beaccessed from the outside, the Lightspeed Server is a sealed device, with no userserviceable parts or user-accessible expansion slots. You should never open the topcover or attempt to upgrade or alter the server. Doing so exposes you to electricalhazard, may damage the unit, and may invalidate your warranty.If you have hardware or software problems with your Lightspeed Server, follow thesteps in Obtaining Support Information Assistance later in this guide.Note: Before proceeding, work with your network administrator to determinecomputer and network setting requirements.Unpacking the ServerThe Lightspeed Server is packed for shipping in a heavy-duty, cardboard box with foampadding surrounding the device to protect it. During unpacking, inspect the containerand the contents for damage. If there is any damage, report it immediately to thefreight carrier and to Telestream Support (see Obtaining Support Information Assistance for contact information).CAUTION: The server is heavy. Unpack the server on a strong, well-balanced tablethat supports the full weight of the server and shipping container without tipping.Inside the box are the server, optional components such as rack rails anddocumentation on paper and flash drive (a DVD is available by request).Lightspeed G-Series Guide
Server Installation and MaintenanceInstalling the ServerRack InstallationThe Lightspeed G-Series Servers are designed to fit into a standard 19-inch (483 mm)equipment rack with support front and rear, using supplied rack rails and rear supportextensions.WARNING: Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the rackmust be bolted to the floor before you slide the unit out for servicing. Failure to stabilize therack can cause the rack to tip over.Assembling the RailsThe inner rail extensions install on each side of the chassis as shown. Align theextension’s holes with the hooks on the side rail and slide the extension forward toengage the hooks until the quick release bracket snaps into place. For added stability,you can secure the extension with a screw.The outer rails assemble by sliding the front and rear sections together as shown.Lightspeed G-Series Guide23
24Server Installation and MaintenanceInstalling the ServerInstalling Outer Rails into the RackNext, install the outer rails into the rack as shown in the next figure. Align the squarepegs on the front of the rail with the square holes in the front of the rack (C).Push the rail into the rack until the quick release bracket snaps into place, securing therail to the rack.Extend the rear of the rail to align its square pegs with the square holes on the rear ofthe rack (D). Push the rail into the rack until the quick release bracket snaps into place,securing the rail to the rack.CAUTION: To prevent the server chassis from being dropped and damaged, be surethe rails are solidly in position and ready to support the full weight of the chassis.Lightspeed G-Series Guide
Server Installation and MaintenanceInstalling the ServerInstalling the Server in the RackWhen selecting a position in a rack to place the server, be sure to allow a minimum of30 inches (0.76 meters) of clearance at the back of the server for sufficient coolingairflow and servicing.WARNING: Do not pick up the server with the front handles. They are designed to pull thesystem from a rack only.To install the server, follow this procedure:1. Slide the inner rail extensions forward into the front of the outer rails.2. Support the chassis and align the back of the chassis with the front of the rails.3. Push the chassis backward, sliding it into the rack rails, until the chassis clicks intothe locked position.CAUTION: To prevent the server from falling and becoming damaged, be sure it issecurely in the rack before you remove support.Note: The figure shown is for illustrative purposes only. Always install servers at thebottom of the rack first.Lightspeed G-Series Guide25
26Server Installation and MaintenanceMaking ConnectionsIf you need to remove the server from the rack, press the outer rail latch shown in thefigure to release the chassis.Slide the chassis forward off the outer rails and out of the chassis.Making ConnectionsThis topic describes the server’s connectors and how to connect to them. Follow theorder of connections given here: Data and Signal Connections Power ConnectionsData and Signal ConnectionsMake the following data and signal connections to the rear panel of the server: Make Ethernet LAN connections to provide network connectivity. Connect devices, such as a keyboard and a mouse, to the USB connectors(optional). Connect a dedicated IPMI LAN to the IPMI port (optional). Connect a monitor to the VGA connector (optional).PCI expansion slots forTelestream approvedcards onlyAC Power Connectors2 USBCOMIPMI port4 Onboard 10Gb(dedicated)Ethernet LAN ports2nd GPU (G6, G8 and G10 only)VGA1st GPU (All G-Series)Power ConnectionsAfter the server chassis has been installed and all other connections made
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