Grass-valley PDX 218 User Manual

Instruction Manual071-0553-01NOVEMBER 2000PROFILE PDX218DISK EXPANSION CHASSIS

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PDX218 Instruction Manual 1-1Chapter1IntroductionScopeThis is the Instruction Manual for the Grass Valley Group PDX218, Disk Expansion Chassis (Figure

Chapter 1 Introduction 1-2 PDX218 Instruction ManualRelated DocumentationProfile PDR200 & PDR300 Installation ManualProfile Family User ManualPr

Storage CapacityPDX218 Instruction Manual 1-3Storage CapacityThe Profile Video File Server storage capacity is determined by the number of disk drives

Chapter 1 Introduction 1-4 PDX218 Instruction ManualProduct FeaturesFeatures of the PDX218 are:• Contains its own power supply and connection to sou

SpecificationsPDX218 Instruction Manual 1-5SpecificationsThe following tables list the electrical and physical specifications and environmental criter

Chapter 1 Introduction 1-6 PDX218 Instruction ManualMechanical SpecificationsFigure 1-3 shows the dimensions of the PDX218 and Table 1-2 lists and t

Environmental CriteriaPDX218 Instruction Manual 1-7Environmental CriteriaTable 1-4. Environmental CriteriaCharacteristics DescriptionOperating Tempera

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PDX 218 Instruction Manual 2-1Chapter2InstallingThis chapter describes the physical installation of your PDX218 and configuring it for use with your P

Copyright Copyright © 2000 Grass Valley Group Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States ofAmerica.This document may not be copied in whol

Chapter 2 Installing 2-2 PDX218 Instruction ManualMounting the Slides in the RackFigure 2-1 shows the components of a right-hand rack slide set. Not

Mounting the Slides in the RackPDX218 Instruction Manual 2-3Locate the proper rack holes as shown in Figure 2-2. Notice that the hole spacing can vary

Chapter 2 Installing 2-4 PDX218 Instruction ManualMount the slides using the enclosed hardware as shown in Figure 2-2. Figures 2-3 and 2-4 show the

Mounting the PDX218PDX218 Instruction Manual 2-5Mounting the PDX218In addition to having room to make cable connections, the PDX218 requires six inche

Chapter 2 Installing 2-6 PDX218 Instruction ManualMaking Cable ConnectionsAll cables connect to the PDX218 SCSI Bus 1 and SCSI Bus 2 connectors on t

PDX218 SCSI Cable ConnectionsPDX218 Instruction Manual 2-7To make SCSI cable connections refer to Figure 2-7 and:1. Connect a SCSI cable from the PDX2

Chapter 2 Installing 2-8 PDX218 Instruction ManualOne PDX218 Connected to a Profile System with One Disk Recorder BoardFigure 2-8 shows a PDX218 con

PDX218 SCSI Cable ConnectionsPDX218 Instruction Manual 2-9Two PDX218s Connected to a Profile System with Two Disk Recorder BoardsFigure 2-9 shows a PD

Chapter 2 Installing 2-10 PDX218 Instruction ManualPower ConnectionsPower SourceThe PDX218 operates from a single-phase power source having one of i

Power ConnectionsPDX218 Instruction Manual 2-11Insure that the power switch is set to 0 (Off). Attach the power cord from the PDX218 to the appropriat

PDX218 Instruction Manual iiiGrass Valley Group Product SupportYou can get technical assistance, check on the status of problems, or report new proble

Chapter 2 Installing 2-12 PDX218 Instruction ManualCreating a File System on the PDX218Now that the PDX218 is connected to the Profile system, you m

WARNINGTHE FOLLOWING SERVICING INSTRUCTIONSARE FOR USE BY QUALIFIED PERSONNELONLY. TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, DO NOTPERFORM ANY SERVICING OTHER THAN TH

Service Safety SummaryPDX218 Instruction ManualService Safety SummaryReview the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to thi

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PDX218 Instruction Manual 3-1Chapter3ServiceThis chapter consists of:• Maintenance information.• Troubleshooting procedures.• Removal and replacement

Chapter 3 Service 3-2 PDX218 Instruction ManualMaintenanceThere is no specifically required periodic maintenance for the PDX218. Cleaning the exteri

Cleaning and Changing the Air FilterPDX218 Instruction Manual 3-3Cleaning and Changing the Air FilterIn a humid environment, the air filter behind the

Chapter 3 Service 3-4 PDX218 Instruction ManualTroubleshootingIf you suspect that the PDX218 is the cause of a Profile-related problem:• Check all S

Disk Activity IndicatorsPDX218 Instruction Manual 3-5Disk Activity IndicatorsThese eight green LED indicators show Disk Activity.If one or more LED(s)

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Chapter 3 Service 3-6 PDX218 Instruction ManualRemoval and Replacement ProceduresThis section identifies the replaceable parts of the PDX218 and the

Replaceable PartsPDX218 Instruction Manual 3-7Figure 3-3. Replaceable Parts16872391011451314171816159687-2512

Chapter 3 Service 3-8 PDX218 Instruction ManualRemoving and Replacing the Front Panel Bezel and Air FilterFor front panel bezel and air filter remov

Removing and Replacing a Disk DrivePDX218 Instruction Manual 3-9Figure 3-5. PDX218 Disk Drive Caddie and Disk Drive RemovalTo remove a caddie and disk

Chapter 3 Service 3-10 PDX218 Instruction ManualRemoving and Replacing the LED BoardThe LED Board (item 11 in Table 3-1) is on the front panel It is

Removing and Replacing the LED Cable AssemblyPDX218 Instruction Manual 3-11To remove LED board:1. Unsnap the front panel bezel by firmly pulling away

Chapter 3 Service 3-12 PDX218 Instruction ManualRemoving and Replacing the Disk Drive LEDs CableThis cable (item 10 in Table 3-1), for the disk driv

Removing the Top CoverPDX218 Instruction Manual 3-13To install a new Disk Drive LEDs cable:1. Connect the new Disk Drive LEDs cable from the LED board

Chapter 3 Service 3-14 PDX218 Instruction ManualRemoving the Disk Tray CoverFigure 3-9 shows removal of the disk tray cover, which must be removed t

Removing the Disk Tray CoverPDX218 Instruction Manual 3-15Figure 3-9. PDX218 Disk Tray Cover Removal9687-14Remove L-bracketsand screws as shownSlide f

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Chapter 3 Service 3-16 PDX218 Instruction ManualRemoving and Replacing a SCSI CableInternal SCSI cables (item 9 in Table 3-1) connect from two conne

Removing and Replacing a SCSI CablePDX218 Instruction Manual 3-17To remove an internal SCSI cable:1. Remove the PDX218 from the equipment rack.2. Remo

Chapter 3 Service 3-18 PDX218 Instruction ManualRemoving and Replacing the SCSI Distribution Board Power CableFigure 3-11 shows removal of the cable

Removing and Replacing the SCSI Distribution PDX218 Instruction Manual 3-19To remove the SCSI Distribution board power cable:1. Remove the PDX218 from

Chapter 3 Service 3-20 PDX218 Instruction ManualRemoving and Replacing the Switch CableFigure 3-12 shows removal of the cable assembly that connects

Removing and Replacing the Line In CablePDX218 Instruction Manual 3-21To remove the Switch cable:1. Remove the PDX218 from the equipment rack.2. Remov

Chapter 3 Service 3-22 PDX218 Instruction ManualRemoving and Replacing the Power SupplyFigure 3-13 shows removal of the Power Supply (item 1 in Tabl

Removing and Replacing the Power SupplyPDX218 Instruction Manual 3-23To remove the power supply:1. Remove the PDX218 from the equipment rack.2. Remove

Chapter 3 Service 3-24 PDX218 Instruction ManualRemoving and Replacing a FanFigure 3-14 shows removal of a fan (item 2 in Table 3-1).Figure 3-14. PD

Removing and Replacing a FanPDX218 Instruction Manual 3-25To remove a fan:1. Remove the PDX218 from the rack.2. Remove the top cover (Figure 3-8).3. R

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Chapter 3 Service 3-26 PDX218 Instruction ManualRemoving and Replacing the SCSI Distribution BoardFigure 3-15 shows removal of the SCSI Distribution

Removing and Replacing the SCSI Distribution PDX218 Instruction Manual 3-27To remove the SCSI Distribution board:1. Remove the PDX218 from the equipme

Chapter 3 Service 3-28 PDX218 Instruction ManualSCSI-2 Connector Pin-outsThe PDX218 provides four SCSI-2 68-pin interface connectors at the rear pan

SCSI-2 Connector Pin-outsPDX218 Instruction Manual 3-29Table 3-2. SCSI-2 Connector Pin-outsPin # Mnemonic Signal Description Pin # Mnemonic Signal Des

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PDX218 Instruction Manual IND-1 IndexAAir FilterChanging 3-3Cleaning 3-3CCableDisk Drive LEDs, Removal and Replacement 3-12Line In, Removal and Replac

IndexIND-2 PDX218 Instruction ManualOOrganization of the Manual 1-2PPDX218, Creating a File System 2-12PDX218, Storage Capacity 1-3Power ConnectionsPo

PDX218 Instruction Manual ixGeneral Safety SummaryGeneral Safety SummaryReview the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to

General Safety Summary x PDX218 Instruction ManualProduct Damage PrecautionsUse Proper PowerSourceDo not operate this product from a power source th

PDX218 Instruction Manual xiRegulatory SummariesCertifications and CompliancesCanadian CertifiedPower CordsCanadian approval includes the products and