AMX MAX Servers User Manual

Operation/Reference Guide

MAX Servers

HT Home Theater and

MMS Multimedia Servers

MAX by AMX

®

Last Revised: 9/10/2007

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

MAX Servers - Overview ....................................................................................1

Related Documents.................................................................................................................. 2

MAX HT Servers - Photos and Specifications ......................................................3

MAX-HT04/HT12 Home Theater Servers ........................................................................ 3

Product Specifications ............................................................................................................. 4

MAX MMS Servers - Photos and Specifications ..................................................7

MMS-01S Multimedia Server ........................................................................................... 7

Product Specifications ............................................................................................................. 7

MMS-02S Multimedia Server ........................................................................................... 9

Product Specifications ........................................................................................................... 9

MMS-02SB Multimedia Server with Backup ................................................................... 11

Product Specifications ........................................................................................................... 11

MMS-04S Multimedia Server ......................................................................................... 13

Product Specifications ......................................................................................................... 13

MMS-12S Multimedia Server ......................................................................................... 15

Product Specifications ........................................................................................................... 15

MMS-900 Multimedia Server........................................................................................... 17

Product Specifications ........................................................................................................... 18

MAX Servers - Setup and Configuration ...........................................................19

Overview ......................................................................................................................... 19

Networking Specifications for MAX Servers.................................................................... 19

Online Database .................................................................................................................... 20

Mandatory 24-Hour Initialization Period (HT Servers only) ............................................. 20

If Power Is Removed From the HT Server ............................................................................. 20

Step 1: Connect a Mouse, Keyboard and VGA Monitor ................................................. 20

Step 2: Connect the Power Cable(s) and Apply Power................................................... 21

MMS-01S, -02S, -02SB and MAX-HT Servers: ..................................................................... 21

MMS-04S and -12S Servers: ................................................................................................. 21

MMS-900 Servers: ................................................................................................................. 21

MAX-HT Servers: ................................................................................................................... 21

Step 3: Access the MAX Admin Menu ............................................................................ 22

Working With the MAX Admin Menu ...................................................................................... 22

Step 4: Add MAX-AVPs and AVM/AOM Modules to the HT Server................................ 22

Adding MAX-AVP Players and/or MAX-AVM Modules .......................................................... 22

Adding MAX-AOM Audio-Only Modules ................................................................................ 23

Additional Information on USB Ports: MMS-01S, -02S and 02SB Servers ............................ 23

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Additional Information on USB Ports: MMS-04S, -12S, -900 and MAX-HT Servers.............. 24

Step 5: Connect the Modules To the MAX Server .......................................................... 24

Connecting MAX-AVPs and/or MAX-AVMs ........................................................................... 24

Connecting MAX-AOM Modules ............................................................................................ 25

Step 6: Install and Configure WinMAX Software............................................................. 25

If You Don’t Connect .............................................................................................................. 25

Loading Media Content on the MAX Server.................................................................... 26

DVD and CD Playback.................................................................................................... 26

Playing a DVD........................................................................................................................ 26

Playing a CD .......................................................................................................................... 26

Periodic Updates............................................................................................................. 26

Shutting Down the MAX Server ...................................................................................... 26

MAX Admin Menu ............................................................................................27

Overview ......................................................................................................................... 27

Accessing the Admin Menu via WinMAX ............................................................................... 27

Accessing the Admin Menu via Direct Connection to the MAX Server .................................. 28

MAX Admin Menu Options - Overview................................................................................... 28

System Information ........................................................................................................ 29

IP Settings ...................................................................................................................... 30

Preparing the MAX Server for Receiving Periodic Updates................................................... 31

Output Module Setup ..................................................................................................... 31

Adding New Modules to the System ...................................................................................... 32

Viewing all Modules in the System......................................................................................... 33

Removing Modules From the System .................................................................................... 33

RAID 5 Status ................................................................................................................. 33

RAID 5 CLI ...................................................................................................................... 34

Log Management ........................................................................................................... 35

Specifying Logging Levels ..................................................................................................... 35

Viewing Log Files ................................................................................................................... 35

Deleting Log Files .................................................................................................................. 36

Date, Time Locale ........................................................................................................... 36

Setting System Date and Time .............................................................................................. 37

Shell ................................................................................................................................ 38

Modify max.ini ................................................................................................................ 38

Authenticate HDD ........................................................................................................... 39

Authenticating a new HDD ..................................................................................................... 39

Viewing All HDDs In the MAX Server..................................................................................... 40

Removing HDDs From the MAX Server................................................................................. 40

Parental Control ............................................................................................................. 41

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Online Tech Support ...................................................................................................... 41

Cover Art ......................................................................................................................... 42

Change Region ............................................................................................................... 42

Changing The Region Code Setting On Your MAX Server.................................................... 43

Update Firmware ............................................................................................................ 43

Scheduling Automatic Firmware Updates .............................................................................. 43

Manually Updating the Firmware ........................................................................................... 44

Restart MAX deamon ...................................................................................................... 44

Shutdown ....................................................................................................................... 44

Exit .................................................................................................................................. 44

Exit and Disconnect......................................................................................................... 44

DVD Region Code Settings ..............................................................................45

Overview ......................................................................................................................... 45

DVD Regions (1-6) .......................................................................................................... 45

Default Region Code Setting........................................................................................... 46

Changing the Region Code Setting on MAX Servers...................................................... 46

Changing the DVD Region Code Setting On MAX Servers ............................................ 47

MAX Servers DVD Drives - Supported Formats ...............................................49

DVD Drives - Compatible Formats .................................................................................. 49

MAX Servers - DVD Drives Used.................................................................................... 49

MDL Series - DVD Drives................................................................................................ 50

Replacing HDDs in MAX Servers ......................................................................51

Overview ......................................................................................................................... 51

Replacing HDDs in MMS Servers ................................................................................... 51

Step 1: Identify the Drive That Needs To Be Replaced ......................................................... 51

Step 2: Physical Removal and Replacement of the Drives ................................................... 54

Step 3: Rebuild the RAID Array ............................................................................................. 54

Step 4: Authenticate the New HDD ........................................................................................ 55

a) Open a telnet session with the MMS server: ..................................................................... 55

b) Authenticate the new HDD:................................................................................................ 55

Replacing HDDs in HT Servers....................................................................................... 56

Step 1: Identify the Drive That Needs To Be Replaced ......................................................... 57

Step 2: Physical Removal and Replacement of the Drives .................................................... 57

Step 3: Add the New Drive to the System.............................................................................. 58

MAX Admin Menu ........................................................................................................... 59

Rack Mounting MAX Servers ............................................................................61

CAUTION: Safety Instructions......................................................................................... 61

Rack Mounting MMS-01S/02S/02SB/04S/12S Servers .................................................. 62

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Step 1: Prepare the Slide Rail Assemblies ............................................................................ 63

Step 2: Attach the Inner Server Rails to the MMS chassis .................................................... 63

Step 3: Attach the Extension Brackets to the Outer Rails ...................................................... 63

Step 4: Install the Outer Rail/Extension Racket Assemblies In the Rack............................... 64

Step 5: Load the MMS Server Into the Rack.......................................................................... 64

Rack Mounting HT and MMS-900 Servers ..................................................................... 65

CAUTION: Safety Instructions ........................................................................................ 66

Step 1: Install Chassis Sections Onto The Server Chassis ................................................... 66

Step 2: Slide Intermediate Sections Into the Stationary Sections .......................................... 67

Step 3: Attach the Extension Brackets................................................................................... 68

Step 4: Mount the Adapter Bars to the Rack-Rail assemblies ............................................... 68

Step 5: Mount the Rail/Bracket Assemblies Into the Equipment Rack................................... 69

Step 6: Load the HT Server Into the Rack ............................................................................. 70

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MAX Servers - Overview

NOTICE: MAX Products are not designed or intended to, and may not be used to, violate anyone’s
copyright or other intellectual property rights. Each user of the Products may only use the Products in
connection with materials legally owned or licensed by such user and only to the extent such ownership
or license rights permit such use.

MAX-MMS (Multimedia) and MAX-HT (Home Theater) Servers utilize robust internal disk drive
systems to keep an ever expanding library of DVDs and CDs well organized, simple to access, and easy
to use. MAX servers allow you to efficiently manage hundreds of DVDs and CDs.

MAX servers accommodate single and multi-room video distribution, allowing the user to search and
select chapters, titles and tracks. Video is stored in native DVD format to fully capture the quality of the
original video. Music is stored in native audio CD format. Additionally, MAX servers provide playback
of MP3 files.

 MAX servers support up to 25 MAX-AVM audio/video modules, via Ethernet.

 MAX servers support 1 or 2 MAX-AOM audio-only modules (each of which can distribute

four zones of audio), via USB.

MAX Servers - Overview

MMS Multimedia Servers

MMS-01S (FG 2178-10)

approximately 250GB of content storage approximately 500GB of content storage

MMS-02SB (FG 2178-11)

approximately 250GB of content storage approximately 1TB of content storage

MMS-12S (FG 2178-08)

approximately 3TB of content storage

FIG. 1 MAX MMS Multimedia Servers

MMS-02S (FG 2178-12)

MMS-04S (FG 2178-07)

MMS-900 (FG 2178-06)

more than 7TB of content storage

Refer to the MAX Modules Instruction Manual (available online at www.amx.com), as
well as the individual Installation Guides for details and installation instructions on
MAX Modules.

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HT Home Theater Servers

MAX-HT04 (FG 2178-14)

more than 1TB of content storage more than 4TB of content storage

FIG. 2 MAX HT Home Theater Servers

 Connect a PS/2 mouse and keyboard, and a VGA monitor directly to the MAX server to

MAX-HT12 (FG 2178-15)

access the on-board interface, called the MAX Admin Menu. You’ll use the options in the
Admin Menu to configure communication settings and add/remove MAX-AVM and MAX­AOM modules. Refer to the MAX Servers - Setup and Configuration section on page 19 for
details.

 Depending on the region in which the MAX Server will be installed and operated, you may

need to change the server DVD-ROMs’ region code setting. Refer to the DVD Region Code
Settings section on page 45 for details.

 Use the WinMAX software to configure and control MAX servers as well as manage content

from any Windows PC. Refer to the WinMAX Software Instruction Manual (available online
at www.amx.com) for information and instructions.

Related Documents

The following AMX documents provide additional information on the HT Servers and related devices,
and are available online at www.amx.com:

 Use the WinMAX software to add/remove DVD/CD content on the server, and control

playback. Refer to the WinMAX Software Instruction Manual for details.

 Refer to the MDL-200 Multi-Disc Loader System Instruction Manual for details on using the

MDL200 to bulk-load large numbers of discs to the server.

 Refer to the MAX-AOM, MAX-AVM and MAX-AVP Installation Guides and Instruction

Manuals for detailed product information.

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MAX HT Servers - Photos and Specifications

MAX HT Servers - Photos and Specifications

MAX-HT04/HT12 Home Theater Servers

DVD/CDRW tray

Storage Disc Drives

Power ON/OFF toggle switch

Master

Powe r
switch

FIG. 3 MAX-HT04/12 Home Theater Servers

Powe r
cable
connector

RS-232 VGA

USB 2 port

PS/2 keyboard
& mouse ports

IMPORTANT! MAX-HT Servers require a 24-hour initialization period. This simply
entails powering up the server and letting it charge and initiate for 24 hours before
use. Failure to allow this initialization to complete may cause performance problems
during media playback.

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USB 1 port

ETHERNET CONTROL

switched GB Control segment
(to NetLinx Master or PC)

A/V OUT

switched GB Content segment
(to MAX-AVMs and/or MAX-AVPs)

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Product Specifications

MAX-HT04/HT12 Specifications

Device Models: • MAX-HT04 (FG 2178-14)

Storage Capacity: • MAX-HT04: 1.1 TBs, 275 DVDs (max) / 138 DVDs (min.)

Notes:

• The MAX number of DVDs is based on DVDs at 4.0 GB.

• The MIN number is based on the largest DVD at 8.0 GB.

• DVD capacity is based on typical commercial DVDs.

• DVD size is based on total DVD image, not the length of the movie.

The actual server capacity will vary depending on specific mix of DVDs and CDs in the library.

Disc Management RAID 5 disc drive system

Power: 110-240 VAC +/- 10%, 50/60Hz

AC Current Draw - MAX-HT04:

120 VAC: • Bootup/Power Cycle Peak - 3.0A @ 120V = 360 watts

240 VAC: • Bootup/Power Cycle Peak - 1.5A @ 240V = 360 watts

AC Current Draw - MAX-HT12:

120 VAC: • Bootup/Power Cycle Peak - 6.0A @ 120V = 720 watts

240 VAC: • Bootup/Power Cycle Peak - 3.0A @ 240V = 720 watts

Front Panel Components:
(remove Faceplate to access)

Rear Panel Components: • Power Cable connector: IEC connector for AC power cable (included)

Dimensions (HWD):

(without rack ears)

Weight (servers only): • MAX-HT04: 60 lbs (27.22 kg)

Shipping Weight (including
mounting equipment and box)

• MAX-HT12 (FG 2178-15)

• MAX-HT12: 4.0 TBs, 1000 DVDs (max) / 500 DVDs (min.)

• Normal Usage Peak - 1.9A @ 120V = 228 watts

• Normal Usage Peak - 0.95A @ 240V = 228 watts

• Normal Usage Peak - 3.0A @ 120V = 360 watts

• Normal Usage Peak - 1.5A @ 240V = 360 watts

• MAX-HT04: 4 hot-swappable 400GB hard drives

• MAX-HT12: 12 hot-swappable 400GB hard drives

• DVD/CDRW drive

• Drive Status LEDs

• Ventilated front cover

• Master Power Supply switch: Turns the power supply on/off

• Power On/Off toggle switch: Turns the MAX-HT on/off

• PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse ports (for diagnostics only)

• USB ports 1 & 2: Type A USB connectors connect to MAX-AOM
module(s) for audio distribution

• RS-232 port: (for diagnostics only)

• VGA port: (for diagnostics only)

• ETHERNET CONTROL port: RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port provides 1000/
100/10 Mb/s network connectivity between the MAX-HT and the NetLinx
Master or PC

• A/V OUT port: RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port provides
1000/100/10 Mb/s network connectivity between the MAX-HT and MAX­AVP Audio-Video Players and/or MAX-AVM module(s) for A/V
distribution

• 8.75" x 16.95" x 18.90" (22.23 cm x 43.50 cm x 48.00 cm)

• 5 RU (mounts in a standard 19” equipment rack)

• MAX-HT12: 68 lbs (30.84 kg)

• MAX-HT04: 83.9 lbs (38.06 kg)

• MAX-HT12: 91.9 lbs (41.69 kg)

•

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MAX-HT04/HT12 Specifications (Cont.)

Operating Environment: • Operating Temperature: 10º to 35º C

• Operating Relative Humidity: 20% to 80% (non-condensing)

• Minimum Ventilation Clearance: 3" front and 3" rear

Included Accessories: • One 6’ (1.83m) power cable

• One DVD, one CD

• Rack-Mounting Kit/Installation Guide

Other AMX/MAX Equipment: • MAX-AVP Audio-Video Player (FG 2178-51)

• MAX-AVM Audio-Video Module (FG 2178-50)

• MAX-AOM Audio-Only (USB) Module (FG 2178-55)

• MAX-AOM-EX Expansion Kit (FG 2178-56)

• MAX-MDL200 Multi-Disc Loader (FG 2179-01)

Certifications: UL Listed E252362, FCC, CE

Required Firmware version: 4.30.23 or greater - contact AMX Technical Support for details

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MAX MMS Servers - Photos and Specifications

MAX MMS Servers - Photos and
Specifications

MMS-01S Multimedia Server

Faceplate snaps on/off to allow access to the hard drive and DVD/CDRW drive

Power cable

connector

Master Power switch

Power On/Off

switched GB Content segment

FIG. 4 MMS-01S Multimedia Server

PS/2 keyboard & mouse ports

USB port

RS-232 VGA

A/V OUT

(to MAX-AVM Modules)

(Digital + Analog L/R)

Audio Out 1

ETHERNET CONTROL
switched GB Control segment
(to NetLinx Master or PC)

Audio Out 2

Product Specifications

MMS-01S (FG 2178-10)

Storage capacity: • 250 gigabytes of storage space

• 25 DVD (625 CD) capacity (approximate values)

• Approximately 25 CDs can be stored in place of 1 DVD

Power: 110-240 VAC, 50/60Hz

AC Current Draw (AMP): • 1.01A - Bootup/Power Cycle Peak

• .95A - Normal Usage Peak

Front Panel Components:
(remove Faceplate to access)

Rear Panel Components: • Power Cable connector: IEC connector for AC power cable (included)

• 1 cold-swappable 250GB hard drive

• Drive Status LEDs

•DVD/CDRW drive

• Ventilated front cover

• Master Power Supply switch: Turns the power supply on/off

• Power On/Off button: Turns the MMS on/off

• PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse ports

• USB port: Type A USB connector connects to one MAX-AOM module for
additional audio distribution

• RS-232 port: DB-9 serial port for external control

• Parallel port: not used

• VGA port: DB15HD port provides VGA output

• ETHERNET CONTROL port: RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port provides
1000/100/10 Mb/s network connectivity between the MMS and the NetLinx
Master or PC

• A/V OUT port: RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port provides 1000/100/10 Mb/s
network connectivity between the MMS and MAX-AVM module(s) for A/V
distribution

(front)

(rear)

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MMS-01S (FG 2178-10) Product Specifications (Cont.)

Rear Panel Components
(Cont.):

Audio Output: • 2 audio output channels, each with RCA SPDIF digital, analog stereo

Dimensions (HWD):
(without rack ears)

Weight: 26.40 lbs (11.97 kg)

Operating Environment: • Operating Temperature: 10º to 35º C

Included Accessories: • One 6’ (1.83m) power cable

Other AMX/MAX Products: • MAX-AVM Audio-Video Module (FG 2178-50)

Certifications: UL Listed E252362, FCC, CE

• Audio outputs: Two sets of three RCA jacks (D,L,R) provide digital (D) and
analog stereo (L, R) output

• Digital audio output: 6-channel Dolby Digital and DTS

• Analog audio output: stereo

• 24-bit D/A conversion, 128X over sampling

• 48kHz sampling rate

• Output level -10dBV nominal

• Signal to Noise Ratio 110db A-weighted

• Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz

• Dynamic Range: 110dB

• 1.75”" x 17.3" x 20" (4.45 cm x 43.94 cm x 50.80 cm)

• 1 RU (mounts in a standard 19” equipment rack)

• Operating Relative Humidity: 20% to 80% (non-condensing)

• Minimum Ventilation Clearance: 3" front and 3" rear

• Operating acoustic noise: 62 dBA

• One DVD, one CD

• Rack-mounting kit

• MAX-AOM Audio-Only (USB) Module (FG 2178-55)

• MAX-AOM-EX Expansion Kit (FG 2178-56)

• MAX-MDL200 Multi-Disc Loader (FG 2179-01)

• MMS-HDD250G Replacement 250MB HDD (FG 2178-250)

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MMS-02S Multimedia Server

Faceplate snaps on/off to allow access to the hard drive and DVD/CDRW drive

MAX MMS Servers - Photos and Specifications

Powe r cable

connector

Master Power switch

Powe r On /Off

switched GB Content segment

FIG. 5 MMS-02S Multimedia Server

PS/2 keyboard & mouse ports

USB port

RS-232 VGA

A/V OUT

(to MAX-AVM Modules)

(Digital + Analog L/R)

Audio Out 1

ETHERNET CONTROL
switched GB Control segment
(to NetLinx Master or PC)

Audio Out 2

Product Specifications

MMS-02S (FG 2178-12)

Storage capacity: • 500 gigabytes of storage space

• 50 DVD (1,250 CD) capacity (approximate values)

• Approximately 25 CDs can be stored in place of 1 DVD

• Uses a RAID 0 disc drive system

Power: 110-240 VAC, 50/60Hz

AC Current Draw (AMP): • 1.51A - Bootup/Power Cycle Peak

• 1.05A - Normal Usage Peak

Front Panel Components:
(remove Faceplate to access)

Rear Panel Components: • Power Cable connector: IEC connector for AC power cable (included)

• 2 cold-swappable 250GB hard drives

• Drive Status LEDs

•DVD/CDRW drive

• Ventilated front cover

• Master Power Supply switch: Turns the power supply on/off

• Power On/Off button: Turns the MMS on/off

• PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse ports

• USB port: Type A USB connector connects to one MAX-AOM module for
additional audio distribution

• RS-232 port: DB-9 serial port for external control

• Parallel port: not used

• VGA port: DB15HD port provides VGA output

• ETHERNET CONTROL port: RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port provides
1000/100/10 Mb/s network connectivity between the MMS and the NetLinx
Master or PC

• A/V OUT port: RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port provides 1000/100/10 Mb/s
network connectivity between the MMS and MAX-AVM module(s) for A/V
distribution

• Audio outputs: Two sets of three RCA jacks (D,L,R) provide digital (D) and
analog stereo (L, R) output

(front)

(rear)

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MMS-02S (FG 2178-12) Product Specifications (Cont.)

Audio Output: • 2 audio output channels, each with RCA SPDIF digital, analog stereo

Dimensions (HWD):
(without rack ears)

Weight: 28 lbs (12.70 kg)

Operating Environment: • Operating Temperature: 10º to 35º C

Included Accessories: • One 6’ (1.83m) power cable

Other AMX/MAX Products: • MAX-AVM Audio-Video Module (FG 2178-50)

Certifications: UL Listed E252362, FCC, CE

• Digital audio output: 6-channel Dolby Digital and DTS

• Analog audio output: stereo

• 24-bit D/A conversion, 128X over sampling

• 48kHz sampling rate

• Output level -10dBV nominal

• Signal to Noise Ratio 110db A-weighted

• Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz

• Dynamic Range: 110dB

• 1.75”" x 17.3" x 20" (4.45 cm x 43.94 cm x 50.80 cm)

• 1 RU (mounts in a standard 19” equipment rack)

• Operating Relative Humidity: 20% to 80% (non-condensing)

• Minimum Ventilation Clearance: 3" front and 3" rear

• Operating acoustic noise: 62 dBA

• One DVD, one CD

• Rack-mounting kit

• MAX-AOM Audio-Only (USB) Module (FG 2178-55)

• MAX-AOM-EX Expansion Kit (FG 2178-56)

• MAX-MDL200 Multi-Disc Loader (FG 2179-01)

• MMS-HDD250G Replacement 250MB HDD (FG 2178-250)

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MMS-02SB Multimedia Server with Backup

Faceplate snaps on/off to allow access to the hard drive and DVD/CDRW drive

Powe r cable

connector

Master Power switch

Powe r On /Off

switched GB Content segment

FIG. 6 MMS-02SB Multimedia Server with Backup

PS/2 keyboard & mouse ports

USB port

RS-232 VGA

A/V OUT

(to MAX-AVM Modules)

(Digital + Analog L/R)

Audio Out 1

ETHERNET CONTROL
switched GB Control segment
(to NetLinx Master or PC)

Product Specifications

MMS-02SB (FG 2178-11)

Storage capacity: • 250 gigabytes of storage space

• 25 DVD (625 CD) capacity (approximate values) - plus full content backup

• Approximately 25 CDs can be stored in place of 1 DVD

• RAID 1 disc mirroring

Power: 110-240 VAC, 50/60Hz

AC Current Draw (AMP): • 1.49A - Bootup/Power Cycle Peak

• 1.05A - Normal Usage Peak

Front Panel Components:
(remove Faceplate to access)

Rear Panel Components: • Master Power Supply switch: Turns the power supply on/off

• 2 cold-swappable 250GB hard drives

• Drive Status LEDs

• DVD/CDRW drive

• Ventilated front cover

• Power On/Off button: Turns the MMS on/off

• PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse ports

• USB port: Type A USB connector connects to one MAX-AOM module for

additional audio distribution

• RS-232 port: DB-9 serial port for external control

• Parallel port: not used

• Power Cable connector: IEC connector for AC power cable (included)

• VGA port: DB15HD port provides VGA output

• ETHERNET CONTROL port: RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port provides

1000/100/10 Mb/s network connectivity between the MMS and the NetLinx
Master or PC

• A/V OUT port: RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port provides 1000/100/10 Mb/s

network connectivity between the MMS and MAX-AVM module(s) for A/V
distribution

• Audio outputs: Two sets of three RCA jacks (D,L,R) provide digital (D) and

analog stereo (L, R) output

(front)

Audio Out 2

(rear)

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MMS-02SB (FG 2178-11) Product Specifications (Cont.)

Audio Output: • 2 audio output channels, each with RCA SPDIF digital, analog stereo

Dimensions (HWD):
(without rack ears)

Weight: 28 lbs (12.70 kg)

Operating Environment: • Operating Temperature: 10º to 35º C

Included Accessories: • One 6’ (1.83m) power cable

Other AMX/MAX Products: • MAX-AVM Audio-Video Module (FG 2178-50)

Certifications: UL Listed E252362, FCC, CE

• Digital audio output: 6-channel Dolby Digital and DTS

• Analog audio output: stereo

• 24-bit D/A conversion, 128X over sampling

• 48kHz sampling rate

• Output level -10dBV nominal

• Signal to Noise Ratio 110db A-weighted

• Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz

• Dynamic Range: 110dB

• 1.75”" x 17.3" x 20" (4.45 cm x 43.94 cm x 50.80 cm)

• 1 RU (mounts in a standard 19” equipment rack)

• Operating Relative Humidity: 20% to 80% (non-condensing)

• Minimum Ventilation Clearance: 3" front and 3" rear

• Operating acoustic noise: 62 dBA

• One DVD, one CD

• Rack-mounting kit

• MAX-AOM Audio-Only (USB) Module (FG 2178-55)

• MAX-AOM-EX Expansion Kit (FG 2178-56)

• MAX-MDL200 Multi-Disc Loader (FG 2179-01)

• MMS-HDD250G Replacement 250MB HDD (FG 2178-250)

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MMS-04S Multimedia Server

Faceplate snaps on/off to allow access to the hard drive and DVD/CDRW drive

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Power On/Off pushbutton

Powe r cable

connector

Master Power

switch

switched GB Content segment

(to MAX-AVM Modules)

FIG. 7 MMS-04S Multimedia Server

PS/2 keyboard & mouse ports

USB 2 port

RS-232 VGA

A/V OUT

USB 1 port

ETHERNET CONTROL

switched GB Control segment
(to NetLinx Master or PC)

Product Specifications

MMS-04S (FG 2178-07)

Storage capacity: • 1 terabyte of storage space

• 100 DVD (2,500 CD) capacity (approximate values)

• Approximately 25 CDs can be stored in place of 1 DVD

• Uses a RAID 5 disc drive system

Power: 110-240 VAC, 50/60Hz

AC Current Draw (AMP): • 1.55A - Bootup/Power Cycle Peak

• 1.15A - Normal Usage Peak

Front Panel Components:
(remove Faceplate to access)

Rear Panel Components: • Power Cable connector: IEC connector for AC power cable (included)

Dimensions (HWD):
(without rack ears)

Weight: 42 lbs (19.05 kg)

• 4 hot-swappable 250GB hard drives

•DVD/CDRW drive

• Drive Status LEDs

• Ventilated front cover

• Master Power Supply switch: Turns the power supply on/off

• Power On/Off button: Turns the MMS on/off

• PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse ports

• USB ports 1 & 2: Type A USB connectors connect to MAX-AOM module(s)
for audio distribution

• RS-232 port: DB-9 serial port for external control

• Parallel port: not used

• VGA port: DB15HD port provides VGA output

• ETHERNET CONTROL port: RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port provides
1000/100/10 Mb/s network connectivity between the MMS and the NetLinx
Master or PC

• A/V OUT port: RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port provides 1000/100/10 Mb/s
network connectivity between the MMS and MAX-AVM module(s) for
A/V distribution

• 1.75”" x 17.3" x 20" (4.45 cm x 43.94 cm x 50.80 cm)

• 1 RU (mounts in a standard 19” equipment rack)

(front)

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MMS-04S (FG 2178-07) Product Specifications (Cont.)

Operating Environment: • Operating Temperature: 10º to 35º C

Included Accessories: • One 6’ (1.83m) power cable

Other AMX/MAX Products: • MAX-AVM Audio-Video Module (FG 2178-50)

Certifications: UL Listed E252362, FCC, CE

• Operating Relative Humidity: 20% to 80% (non-condensing)

• Minimum Ventilation Clearance: 3" front and 3" rear

• Operating acoustic noise: 62 dBA

• One DVD, one CD

• Rack-mounting kit

• MAX-AOM Audio-Only (USB) Module (FG 2178-55)

• MAX-AOM-EX Expansion Kit (FG 2178-56)

• MAX-MDL200 Multi-Disc Loader (FG 2179-01)

• MMS-HDD250G Replacement 250MB HDD (FG 2178-250)

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MMS-12S Multimedia Server

Faceplate snaps on/off to allow access to the hard drives

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2 Power cable

connectors

2 Removable

power supplies

Power On/Off

switched GB Content segment

(to MAX-AVM Modules)

FIG. 8 MMS-12S Multimedia Server

Power Supply Reset

PS/2 keyboard & mouse ports

USB 2 port

RS-232 VGA

A/V OUT

Product Specifications

MMS-12S (FG 2178-08) Product Specifications

Storage capacity: • 3 terabytes of storage space

• 300 DVD (7,500 CD) capacity (approximate values)

• Approximately 25 CDs can be stored in place of 1 DVD

• Uses a RAID 5 disc drive system

Power: 110-240 VAC, 50/60Hz

AC Current Draw (AMP): For each of the 2 power supplies:

• 3.40A - Bootup/Power Cycle Peak

• 2.06A - Normal Usage Peak

Front Panel Components:
(remove Faceplate to access)

Rear Panel Components: • Two Removable Power Supplies

• 12 hot-swappable 250GB hard drives

• Drive Status LEDs

• Ventilated front cover

• Two Power Cable connectors: IEC connectors for AC power cables
(included)

• Power On/Off button: Turns the MMS on/off

• Power Supply Reset button

• PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse ports

• USB ports 1 & 2: Type A USB connectors connect to MAX-AOM module(s)
for audio distribution

• RS-232 port: DB-9 serial port for external control

• Parallel port: not used

• VGA port: DB15HD port provides VGA output

USB 1 port

ETHERNET CONTROL

switched GB Control segment
(to NetLinx Master or PC)

(front)

(rear)

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MMS-12S (FG 2178-08) Product Specifications (Cont.)

Rear Panel Components
(Cont.):

Dimensions (HWD):
(without rack ears)

Weight: 64.10 lbs (29.7 kg)

Operating Environment: • Operating Temperature: 10º to 35º C

Included Accessories: • Two 6’ (1.83m) power cables

Other AMX/MAX Products: • MAX-AVM Audio-Video Module (FG 2178-50)

Certifications: UL Listed E252362, FCC, CE

• ETHERNET CONTROL port: RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port provides
1000/100/10 Mb/s network connectivity between the MMS and the NetLinx
Master or PC

• A/V OUT port: RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port provides 1000/100/10 Mb/s
network connectivity between the MMS and MAX-AVM module(s) for A/V
distribution

• 3.50”" x 17.3" x 20" (8.89 cm x 43.94 cm x 50.80 cm)

• 2 RU (mounts in a standard 19” equipment rack)

• Operating Relative Humidity: 20% to 80% (non-condensing)

• Minimum Ventilation Clearance: 3" front and 3" rear

• Operating acoustic noise: 62 dBA

• One DVD, one CD

• Rack-mounting kit

• MAX-AOM Audio-Only (USB) Module (FG 2178-55)

• MAX-AOM-EX Expansion Kit (FG 2178-56)

• MAX-MDL200 Multi-Disc Loader (FG 2179-01)

• MMS-HDD250G Replacement 250MB HDD (FG 2178-250)

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MMS-900 Multimedia Server

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Storage Disc Drives

DVD/CDRW tray

PS/2 keyboard &

mouse ports

activity LEDs

USB 1 port
USB 2 port

Hard drive

Reset button

Power LED (green)
Bootup Disc LED (yellow)
Fan LED (red)

Power button

ETHERNET CONTROL

switched GB Control segment
(to NetLinx Master or PC)

A/V OUT

switched GB Content segment
(to MAX-AVM Modules)

(front)

(rear)

FIG. 9 MMS-900 Multimedia Server

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VGARS-232

4 Power cable connectors

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Product Specifications

MMS-900 (FG 2178-06)

Storage capacity: • Over 7 terabytes of storage space

Power: • 115 VAC/950W

AC Current Draw (AMP): For each of the 3 power supplies:

Front Panel Components:
(remove Faceplate to access)

Rear Panel Components: • PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse ports

Dimensions (HWD): • 8 11/16" x 18 7/8" x 27 5/8" (22 cm x 47.94 cm x 70.16 cm)

Weight: 120 lbs (54.43 kg)

Operating Environment: • Operating Temperature: 10º to 35º C

Included Accessories: • Four 6’ (1.83m) power cables

Other AMX/MAX Products: • MAX-AVM Audio-Video Module (FG 2178-50)

• 900 DVD (22,500 CD) capacity (approximate values)

• Approximately 25 CDs can be stored in place of 1 DVD

• Uses a RAID 5 disc drive system

• 3+1 redundant power supply

• 350W per module

• 8.84A - Bootup/Power Cycle Peak

• 3.23A - Normal Usage Peak

• DVD/CDRW tray

• 3.5” Floppy disk drive

• Hard Drive LEDs: Bank of LEDs indicate activity on the storage drives

• USB ports: not used

• Fan LED (red): lights to indicate failure of cooling fan(s)

• Bootup Disc LED (yellow): lights to indicate activity on the bootup drive

• Power LED (green): lights to indicate that the unit is on

• Reset button

• Power button

• Removable Hard Drives: 24 hot-swappable 300GB disc drives for storage

• USB ports 1 & 2: Type A USB connectors connect to MAX-AOM module(s) for
audio distribution

• RS-232 port: DB-9 serial port for external control

• VGA port: DB15HD port provides VGA output

• Parallel port: not used

• ETHERNET CONTROL port: RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port provides
1000/100/10 Mb/s network connectivity between the MMS and the NetLinx
Master or PC

• A/V OUT port: RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port provides 1000/100/10 Mb/s
network connectivity between the MMS and MAX-AVM module(s) for
A/V distribution

• Power connectors: 4 IEC connectors for AC power cables (included)

• 5 RUs (mounts in a standard 19” equipment rack)

• Operating Relative Humidity: 20% to 80% (non-condensing)

• Minimum Ventilation Clearance: 3" front and 3" rear

• One DVD, one CD

• Rack-mounting kit

• MAX-AOM Audio-Only (USB) Module (FG 2178-55)

• MAX-AOM-EX Expansion Kit (FG 2178-56)

• MAX-MDL200 Multi-Disc Loader (FG 2179-01)

• MMS-HDD250G Replacement 250MB HDD (FG 2178-250)

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