DVS SpycerBox Hardware Manual

SpycerBox Hardware Guide (Version1.1)

Storage Solution

SpycerBox

Hardware Guide

SpycerBox
Hardware Guide

Introduction

Overview

Installation

Operation

Maintenance

Appendix

Index

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Hardware Guide Version 1.1 for the SpycerBox

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Contents

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1 Introduction ............................................................................... 1-1

1.1 Overview ............................................................................. 1-2

1.2 Target Group ........................................................................ 1-3

1.3 Conventions Used in this User Guide .................................... 1-3

1.4 Safety Instructions ................................................................ 1-4

1.5 Important Notes ................................................................... 1-6

2 Overview .................................................................................... 2-1

2.1 Overview of the Front .......................................................... 2-2

2.1.1 The Front of the System ............................................... 2-2

2.1.2 DVD Drive ................................................................. 2-3

2.1.3 HDD LEDs .................................................................. 2-4

2.1.4 Operation Items .......................................................... 2-4

2.1.5 Faceplate ................................................................... 2-6

2.1.6 Hard Disk Array .......................................................... 2-7

2.2 Overview of the Rear ........................................................... 2-9

2.2.1 The Rear of the System ................................................ 2-9

2.2.2 Power Supply ........................................................... 2-10

2.2.3 ATX Connector Panel .................................................2-11

2.2.4 Slot Panel Connectors ................................................2-12

3 Installation ................................................................................. 3-1

3.1 System Setup ....................................................................... 3-1

3.2 Note about the Network Installation .................................... 3-2

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4 Operation ................................................................................... 4-1

4.1 Starting the System .............................................................. 4-1

4.2 Shutting Down the System ................................................... 4-2

5 Maintenance .............................................................................. 5-1

5.1 Hard Disk Maintenance ........................................................ 5-2

5.1.1 Introduction to Hard Disks and RAID 5 .......................... 5-2

5.1.2 Replacing a Hard Disk.................................................. 5-3

5.2 Opening and Closing the Casing ..........................................5-6

5.2.1 Opening the Casing .................................................... 5-6

5.2.2 Closing the Casing ...................................................... 5-6

5.3 Fan Maintenance.................................................................. 5-7

5.4 Power Supply Maintenance ................................................ 5-10

5.5 Removal of the Faceplate ...................................................5-12

A Appendix ....................................................................................A-1

A.1 Troubleshooting ...................................................................A-2

A.2 Technical Data ......................................................................A-4

A.2.1 General Technical Data ................................................A-4

A.2.2 Dimensions.................................................................A-5

A.3 Packing Instructions..............................................................A-6

A.4 Conformity Declarations.......................................................A-8

A.4.1 RoHS Compliance .......................................................A-8

A.4.2 EC Declaration of Conformity (CE Marking) ...................A-8

A.4.3 FCC Compliance Statement ..........................................A-8

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Introduction

This documentation describes how to use the hardware of the Spycer­Box manufactured by DVS. The SpycerBox is a multi-purpose storage
as well as server device delivered with several data management tools.
It is the ideal solution for users at broadcast and post production facili­ties who want to make the most of their file-based workflow. The
SpycerBox can be used for several purposes, for example, as …

– … a high-performance automated backup and archiving solution,
– … a powerful file server with proxy clip generation for a SAN, or
– … as an NAS solution for the whole network.

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Together with the powerful and reliable hardware of the SpycerBox you
also receive the SpycerBox software, an extended version of DVS’s
award-winning data management software Spycer. With the Spycer­Box software you can, for instance, automatically create low-resolution
proxy video clips of the content on the local or a connected storage, de­fragment an SNFS storage such as a SAN, or perform scheduled main­tenance tasks automatically in your network.

The SpycerBox hardware will be equipped with Linux as its operating
system and a storage capacity of 24 TB. Optionally available are various
connection possibilities to integrate the system seamlessly into your
workflow.

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1.1 Overview

This guide informs you about the operation of the SpycerBox hardware,
all its connection possibilities and its installation. Furthermore, it de­scribes some maintenance tasks that you may carry out on your own.

The chapters contain the following information:

Chapter 1 Begins with a short introduction to the Spycer-

Chapter 2 This chapter gives a front and rear overview of

Box, followed by a note regarding the audience
this manual is written for and an explanation of
the conventions used in this manual. Further­more, it provides safety instructions that you
must adhere to and some important notes that
you should observe.

the system detailing all items, connectors and
interfaces.

Chapter 3 Describes the hardware installation of the

SpycerBox.

Chapter 4 Explains how to operate the SpycerBox, i.e.

how to start and shut down the device.

Chapter 5 Details maintenance work, for example, in case

of a hard disk, fan or power supply unit failure.

Appendix Provides technical details and general informa-

tion about the SpycerBox hardware. Further­more, it gives hints how to resolve irregularities
during operation.

Index This chapter facilitates the search for specific

terms.

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1.2 Target Group

To use this manual you should know how to handle computer equip­ment. Furthermore, to connect the SpycerBox to a network or a SAN
storage you should have experience as a network administrator and
know how to set up the required network connections on the installa­tion site in hard- as well as software.

When performing maintenance tasks on the SpycerBox hardware, you
must be qualified to work on, repair and test electrical equipment.

1.3 Conventions Used in this User Guide

The following typographical conventions will be used in this documen­tation:

y Texts preceded by this symbol describe activities that you must per-

form in the order indicated.

– Texts preceded by this symbol are parts of a list.

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Texts preceded by this symbol are general notes intended to fa­cilitate work and help avoid errors.

You must pay particular attention to text that follows this
symbol to avoid errors and possible resulting damages there­of.

Texts following this symbol you must pay particular atten­tion to to avoid dangers and personal injuries.

“ ” Texts enclosed by quotation marks are references to other man-

uals, guides, chapters, or sections.

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1.4 Safety Instructions

To use the SpycerBox correctly please heed the following:

Please read the following safety instructions carefully before
attempting any installation and/or performing any work on
the SpycerBox.

If the SpycerBox is not used in compliance with the safety in­structions, the warranty and all resulting liability claims will be
void.

General

The SpycerBox has been built according to the applying safety regula­tions. To minimize the possibility of a faulty operation of the device all
manuals and guides must be available at all times at the operation site.
Before installing and/or using the SpycerBox the manuals and guides
delivered with the SpycerBox must be read and observed.

– Use the SpycerBox only in apparent good technical order.
– The SpycerBox hardware works with voltages that can be hazard-

ous to your health. Never work on the system or access its interior
with the power cable(s) being plugged in. Make sure the power
supply is disconnected from the components you intend to work
on.

– Computer hardware contains components that are sensitive to elec-

trostatic discharge. If you touch them without precautionary mea­sures, they can be destroyed. Use a wrist strap connected to ground
when accessing electronic parts and take care of grounding the sys­tem. Avoid touching the internal components of the SpycerBox
whenever possible.

– Computer hardware contains components that are sensitive to

changing voltages. Connecting or disconnecting the SpycerBox to
or from peripheral hardware while any of them is switched on may
damage the hardware. Switch off all peripheral hardware before
connecting or disconnecting anything.

– Use, store and transport the SpycerBox only in compliance with the

technical data laid out in section “Technical Data” on page A-4.

– If fluids or solid objects get inside the casing, the SpycerBox must be

disconnected from the power supply immediately. Before using the
SpycerBox again, it has to be checked by authorized service person­nel.

– Only use a damp tissue without any cleaning agents to clean the

casing.

– The SpycerBox must not be misused, abused, physically damaged,

neglected, exposed to fire, water or excessive changes in the cli­mate or temperature, or operated outside maximum rating.

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– Do not perform any changes or extensions to the SpycerBox what-

soever.

Transportation

The SpycerBox is a very sensitive device. Especially the hard disks of the
system must be handled with greatest care. Therefore, observe in case
of transportation:

– Handle the SpycerBox with great care.
– Always use the original packing or a similar structured packing for

transportation as detailed in section “Packing Instructions” on
page A-6.

– Avoid shocks or vibrations during transport. For longer distances it

is recommended to use a lifting truck.
– Keep the SpycerBox as a transportation good dry.
– In the warranty period you have to keep the original packing and

use it in case of transportation.

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Environmental Conditions

For error-free working and a long service life the SpycerBox needs some
basic environmental conditions:

– Do not expose the SpycerBox to sources of heat, such as direct sun-

light or a radiator.
– Do not cover or obstruct the ventilation holes of the system.
– When installing the DVS system in a rack, take care that warmed up

air is conducted to the rear of the rack and properly vented away.
– Avoid areas with high humidity or dust. Best operating conditions

are given in an air-conditioned site.
– Do not expose the SpycerBox to strong electric or magnetic fields.
– Avoid areas where the SpycerBox will be subject to vibrations or

shocks.

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1.5 Important Notes

The following provides information about warranty, a note about the
conformity of the product and other general information.

Warranty Information

This product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and work­manship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. DVS ex­tends this Limited Warranty to the original purchaser.

You have to keep the original packing and use it in case of
transportation. Otherwise this warranty will be void.

In the event of a defect or failure to confirm to this Limited Warranty,
DVS will repair or replace the product without charge. In order to make
a claim under this Limited Warranty, the purchaser must notify DVS or
their representative in writing of the product failure. In this Limited
Warranty the customer must upon DVS’s request return the product to
the place of purchase or send the defective device to a given address
for the necessary repairs to be performed. In the warranty period the
customer must keep the original packing and pack the DVS product in
it in case of a product return. If the customer is not satisfied with the
repair, DVS will have the option to either attempt a further repair, ex­change the product or refund the purchase price.

This warranty does not cover:

– Products not developed by DVS Digital Video Systems AG.
– Products not used in compliance with the safety instructions

detailed in section “Safety Instructions” on page 1-4.

– Products on which warranty stickers or product serial numbers have

been removed, altered or rendered illegible.

– The costs of installations, removals, transportations, or reinstalla-

tions.
– Costs for transportation damages.
– Damages caused to any other item.
– Any special, indirect, or consequential damages, and damages

resulting from loss of use, data, or profits, or business interruption.

Declaration of Conformity

This product has been tested according to

RoHS

2002/95/EC

the applying national and international di­rectives and regulations. Further information
about this can be found in section “Confor­mity Declarations” on page A-8.

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Product Disposal (B2B)

Used electrical and electronic products should not be dis­posed of with general household waste. At the end of its
service life you may return the DVS product after appro­priate prior notification to either your local distributor or
DVS in Germany. DVS will then take the device free of
charge to a waste disposal organization which will recycle
and reuse it environmental friendly.

General Notes

Please observe the following general important notes:

Leave about 10 to 15 % of the overall main storage capacity
empty of data for performance reasons.

Compared to other alarms sounded by the system the alarm
buzzer of the power supply is relatively faint. In a loud environ­ment it may be drowned by other noises. When operating the
SpycerBox in a loud environment, it is recommended to check
the state of the power supply units (e.g. via their LEDs, see sec­tion “Power Supply” on page 2-10) at regular intervals.

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Overview

This chapter provides a detailed overview of the SpycerBox hardware.
The system will be shown in a front and a rear view and all its parts and
connectors will be described.

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2.1 Overview of the Front

This section gives an overview of the front of the SpycerBox.

After an overall overview of the front the DVD drive is described first,
followed by details about the HDD LEDs. After this the operation items,
faceplate and the hard disk array of the system will be explained.

2.1.1 The Front of the System

This section provides an overview of the front of the system:

DVD drive operation itemsHDD LEDs

faceplate/

hard disk array

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Figure 2-1: Overview of the front

DVD drive The DVD drive can be used, for example, for soft-

ware installations. Further information about the
DVD drive can be found in section “DVD Drive”
on page 2-3.

HDD LEDs The upper part of the front is equipped with LEDs

that indicate the statuses (activities) of the hard
disks of the hard disk array. Further information
about the LEDs and their meaning can be found in
section “HDD LEDs” on page 2-4.

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faceplate/
hard disk array

operation items With the operation items the system can be con-

The faceplate covers the hard disk array. If you
need access to one of the hard disks, for example,
to replace it, it can be lifted. The faceplate will be
described in more detail in section “Faceplate” on
page 2-6.

The hard disk array contains the main storage hard
disks which can be used to store video, audio or
backup material. All disks can be replaced easily in
case of failure. The disk array is described in more
detail in section “Hard Disk Array” on page 2-7.

trolled (e.g. turned on or off). Additionally, they of­fer some LEDs that allow you to assess the state of
the SpycerBox as well as USB connectors for an
easy connectivity to additional devices such as
memory sticks. Further information about the op­eration items can be found in section “Operation
Items” on page 2-4.

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2.1.2 DVD Drive

The system is equipped with a DVD drive which can be used for service
purposes or to install additional software.

Depending on the type of drive delivered to you, the DVD
drive may also provide burning capability.

DVD tray The DVD tray holds the CD or DVD.
DVD eject Opens the DVD tray when the system is

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Figure 2-2: Overview of DVD drive

turned on.

emergency eject You can open the DVD tray with the system

cut from power: Insert a thin, pointed object
into the emergency eject hole. Then the DVD
tray opens.

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For further information regarding the operation of the drive, please re­fer to the original manufacturer’s documentation.

2.1.3 HDD LEDs

The HDD LEDs show the statuses (activities) of the hard disks of the
hard disk array. They can be seen only when they are flashing because
they are located behind the white strip and thus not visible when off.

Each LED represents a hard disk of the array:

Figure 2-3: HDD LEDs

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LEDs:

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hard disks:

Starting from the left, the first five LEDs display the accesses to hard
disks in the very left column of the array (see section “Hard Disk Array”
on page 2-7), the second five LEDs show the state of the hard disks of
the second column, and so on.

2.1.4 Operation Items

BCD

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ABCD

1111
2222
3333

4444
5555
6666

Figure 2-4: HDD LEDs and the hard disk array

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With the operation items at the system’s front the SpycerBox can be
controlled (e.g. turned on or off). There you can also find LEDs that al­low you to assess the state of the system as well as USB connectors.

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Figure 2-5: Operation items overview

The LEDs can be seen only when they are flashing because
they are located behind the white strip and thus not visible
when off.

Further information about what to do in case of an alarm can
be found in section “Troubleshooting” on page A-2.

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1, 2 LAN 1/2 LEDs Indicate that a valid network is connected to the

first/second LAN connection at the rear of the
system (see section “ATX Connector Panel” on
page 2-11).

3 alarm LED This LED indicates that a hardware malfunction

occurred.

4 system HDD Indicates accesses to the system hard disk (e.g.

during the loading of the operating system).

5 mute In case of a hardware malfunction a system

alarm turns on. By pressing this button the
alarm buzzer can be switched mute. Use a thin,
pointed object to press this button.

Some alarms (e.g. the one in case of a
hard disk failure) are independent of
the system alarm and cannot be
switched mute with the mute button.

6 reset Resets your system and initiates a warm reboot.

Use a thin, pointed object to press this button.

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Save your data before resetting the
system. Otherwise data may be lost.

7, 8 USB ports The USB connectors (universal serial bus) at the

front offer you the possibility to connect other
devices such as memory sticks easily.

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No. Item Explanation

9 power The power switch turns the system on or off.

2.1.5 Faceplate

The faceplate covers the hard disks of the hard disk array.

faceplate backlit DVS logo

The respective state of the system will be indi­cated by the DVS logo in the middle of the face­plate (see section “Faceplate” on page 2-6).

SpycerBox

Figure 2-6: Overview of the faceplate

The faceplate is built with an integrated backlit DVS logo which indi­cates the state of the system, i.e. its power-on status: If the DVS logo is
illuminated, the power is turned on; if not, the power is turned off.

The top side of the faceplate is hinge-fastened, while its bottom side is
fixed with magnets. If you need access to one of the hard disks, for ex­ample, to replace it, you just have to lift the faceplate:

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Figure 2-7: Lifting of faceplate

Then you can access the hard disks of the hard disk array (see section
“Hard Disk Array” on page 2-7).

The faceplate can be removed for transport reasons (see sec­tion “Removal of the Faceplate” on page 5-12).

2.1.6 Hard Disk Array

The hard disks of the hard disk array are used, for example, to store
proxy clips of your video and audio material or backup files of the con­nected central storage. It is the main storage of the SpycerBox. To pre­vent data loss in case a hard disk fails, it is normally RAID 5 protected.

Further information about RAID 5 can be found in section “In­troduction to Hard Disks and RAID 5” on page 5-2.

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The system hard disk is not among the hard disks of the hard
disk array. It is installed inside the system and not accessible
from the outside.

Once the faceplate is lifted (see section “Faceplate” on page 2-6), you
have access to the hard disk array:

hard disk arraylifted faceplate

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Figure 2-8: Hard disk array

Each hard disk of the array is connected to the system with the help of
a disk carrier which makes the removal of a hard disk from the system
easy, for example, in the event of a failure.

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Further information about how to remove and exchange a
hard disk can be found in section “Hard Disk Maintenance” on
page 5-2.

disk carrier The disk carriers hold each one hard disk of the

lever openerdisk carrier

LED disk
power

LED disk
activity

Figure 2-9: Hard disk carrier overview

array. The hard disk are mounted to the disk
carriers with several screws normally located at
the sides of the carriers.

lever Once the lever is unlocked with the opener, it

can be used to pull the disk carrier and its hard

disk out of the system.
opener Unlocks the lever and with it the disk carrier.
LED disk power Shows whether the disk of the disk carrier re-

ceives power.
LED disk activity Indicates the statuses (activities) of the hard

disk of the disk carrier. Same as the respective

LED of the HDD LEDs (see section “HDD

LEDs” on page 2-4).

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2.2 Overview of the Rear

This section provides an overview of the rear of the system.

After an overall overview of the rear the power supply will be described
first, followed by a detailed description of the ATX connector panel and
the slot panel connectors.

2.2.1 The Rear of the System

This section provides an overview of the rear of the system:

power supply ATX connector panel slot panel connectors

987654321

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2Gb1Gb

2Gb1Gb

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Figure 2-10: Overview of the rear

power supply The redundant power supply provides the sys-

tem with power. It consists of several indepen­dent power supply units: Even if one fails the
others will still supply enough power to keep
the system operational. Further information
about the power supply can be found in sec­tion “Power Supply” on page 2-10.

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ATX connector panel On this panel you can find the standard con-

nectors of the computer system. It is described
in more detail in section “ATX Connector Pan­el” on page 2-11.

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slot panel connectors The slot panel connectors of the SpycerBox

2.2.2 Power Supply

The redundant power supply provides the system with power. It con­sists of several independent power supply units: Even if one fails the
others will still offer enough power to keep the system working.

The system can be operated with one power supply unit out
of order. However, if another one fails the system is likely to
break down. Therefore, it is recommended to change a failed
power supply unit immediately.

provide, for example, the network connections

to connect the system to a SAN. Furthermore,

if applicable, some additional panels may be

present for internal reasons or on customer re-

quest. Further details about the slot panel con-

nectors can be found in section “Slot Panel

Connectors” on page 2-12.

For more information about how to deal with a malfunctioning
power supply unit see section “Power Supply Maintenance”
on page 5-10.

The state of the power supply units can be easily checked ei­ther with their LEDs as explained below or with the general
alarm LED (see section “Operation Items” on page 2-4).

The following provides an overview of one of the power supply units:

latch power cable socketLEDhandle

Figure 2-11: Overview of the power supply

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handle With the handle of the power supply unit you

can pull the unit out of the power supply once it
is unlocked with the latch.

LED The LED indicates the state of the power supply

unit with colors:

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green The power supply unit is operating

normally.

red The power supply unit has a malfunc-

tion.

off The power supply is either disconnect-

ed from power or in standby mode. It
may also indicate a malfunction.

latch The latch of a power supply unit locks it in the

power supply. Once the security screw of the

latch is removed, the unit can be unlocked and

pulled out of the power supply with the help of

the handle.

power cable socket The socket where the power cable has to be

plugged in to provide the system with power.

2.2.3 ATX Connector Panel

The ATX connector panel on the rear of the SpycerBox holds the con­nectors of the computer system. It provides the following connections:

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1 mouse PS/2 connector to connect a mouse to your sys-

tem.

2 USB ports These USB connectors (universal serial bus) of-

fer you the possibility to connect other devices

to your system.

3 parallel port DB-25 connector for the connection of an ex-

ternal device, such as a printer.

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4, 5 LAN

(1000 Mb)

Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Base-T) connection
ports to connect your system to a network.

6 keyboard PS/2 connector to connect a keyboard to your

system.

7 COM port RS-232 connector for the connection of serial

interface devices.

8 VGA DB-15 connector (female) to connect a moni-

tor.

2.2.4 Slot Panel Connectors

The SpycerBox provides on its slot panel connector area several connec­tion possibilities such as the network ports or ports to connect the sys­tem to a SAN. The following figure shows an example configuration of
the slot panel connector area:

If an extra graphic card is installed in
your system (see section “Slot Panel
Connectors” on page 2-12), this con­nector will not be operational.

Gigabit Ethernetgraphic card Fibre Channel

Port 1

2Gb 1Gb

2Gb 1Gb

Port 2

Figure 2-13: Example of a slot panel configuration

The above layout of the slot panel area is just an example. The one on
your system may differ from the figure above: The position of the indi-

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vidual slot panels may vary and/or other panels may be installed, either
for internal reasons or on your request.

To provide connections to most networks there are various interface
possibilities optionally available for the SpycerBox, such as the follow­ing:

Gigabit Ethernet Either a 1 Gigabit Ethernet connection with four

ports or a 10 Gigabit Ethernet connection with

up to two ports

InfiniBand InfiniBand connection with up to two ports.
Fibre Channel Two port Fibre Channel interface.
FireWire Two port FireWire interface.
graphic card The on-board graphic card may not be sufficient

for real-time previews of larger material. In this

case the system will be equipped with an addi-

tional graphic card.

If this is installed in your system, the
VGA connector available on the ATX
connector panel will not be operational
(see section “ATX Connector Panel”
on page 2-11).

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Installation

This chapter describes the installation of the SpycerBox. It is divided into
the setup of the system’s hardware and a note about how to connect it
to a network.

3.1 System Setup

This section describes the setup of the SpycerBox hardware. The system
must be installed properly before you can start working with it.

To install the hardware of the SpycerBox perform the following:

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y Unpack the SpycerBox and its accessories.

Please check your delivery and compare it with the delivery
note which has been included in the package on an extra sheet
of paper. In case of missing items, please contact your local
vendor or DVS immediately.

To make warranty claims you have to keep the original pack­ing and use it in case of a return transportation.

y Place the SpycerBox on a firm, flat surface within reach of a power

outlet or mount it in a rack. For good air circulation and cooling
make sure the ventilation holes are not covered.

y Connect at least the following computer peripherals:

– Mouse,
– keyboard and
– a monitor that is operable at a resolution of at least

1024 × 768 pixels (default manufacturing setting).

y Connect any other peripheral computer equipment. For an over-

view of the panels and connectors at the system’s rear see section
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The SpycerBox hardware is now properly installed and you can switch
on the system as described in section “Starting the System” on
page 4-1.

3.2 Note about the Network Installation

Because of the amount of possible workflows that customer’s may use
the SpycerBox for as well as network connections (see section “Slot
Panel Connectors” on page 2-12), this document does not describe
how to connect the SpycerBox to a network or central storage. On the
DVS web page (http://www.dvs.de) you can find various diagrams
showing how the SpycerBox may fit in a workflow/network.

To connect the SpycerBox to a network/central storage you should
have experience as a network administrator and know how to set up
the required network connections on the installation site in hard- as
well as software. In case you experience difficulties during the installa­tion, DVS offers you special assistance that will be tailored to your per­sonal needs and which can range from remote diagnosis to on-site
services. Please contact the DVS service department for further infor­mation about this.

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Operation

This chapter describes how to operate the SpycerBox hardware, i.e. it is
explained how to start the system and how to shut it down. For both
procedures you have to use the power switch of the operation items on
the front of the system.

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All other items necessary for a correct operation of the Spycer­Box hardware, such as the LEDs or the reset button, are de­scribed in chapter “Overview” on page 2-1.

4.1 Starting the System

After a proper installation of the system (see chapter “Installation” on
page 3-1) you may start the SpycerBox at any time.

power switch

Figure 4-1: The power switch

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To start the system perform the following:

y Press the power switch briefly to turn on the system.

The system will be started and the DVS logo in the middle of the face­plate lights up. As with any standard computer after initial booting, the
system begins to load the installed operating system. When the oper­ating system has finished its loading, you can begin to work with the
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4.2 Shutting Down the System

There are several possibilities to shut down the SpycerBox. All depend
on whether the operating system is already loaded or not. Please act ac­cordingly.

To shut down the system perform the following according to the state
of the system’s operating system:

After a shut-down wait at least ten seconds before starting the
system again. This time is needed to safely erase all memory
banks of the system.

With the operating system fully loaded

If the operating system is up and running, there are two ways to shut
down your system:

1. Turn the system off by shutting down the operating system the
usual way.

The operating system will then save your personal settings and once it
has ended, the system will turn off.

2. Alternatively, you can initiate a fast shut down by pressing the
power switch briefly.

The fast shut down may not save all your system data
and personal settings before the system turns off. Occa­sionally, this may lead to a loss of system data.

Some settings will be saved and afterwards the system turns off.

With the operating system not completely loaded

If the operating system is not completely loaded, perform the follow­ing:

Shutting down the system while the operating system is load­ing may lead to corrupted system data. Use this procedure
only if absolutely necessary.

y Shut down the system by pressing the power switch until the sys-

tem turns off.

The system will then shut down immediately.

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Maintenance

This chapter explains the maintenance work that you can perform on
your own. For each work a detailed procedure description is given. If
you experience trouble with the system that cannot be resolved with
the work described here or the section “Troubleshooting” on
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5.1 Hard Disk Maintenance

This section deals with the possible event of a hard disk failure as well
as further hard disk maintenance tasks. First, some introductory infor­mation about hard disks and data protection (RAID 5) are provided. Af­ter that follows a description how to act in the event of a hard disk
failure.

5.1.1 Introduction to Hard Disks and RAID 5

In a system where huge amounts of data are processed the hard disks
of the storage are in high use. Although modern high-performance
hard disks are quoted by their manufacturers to have a mean time be­tween failures (MTBF) of between 700,000 and 1,200,000 hours (79
and 136 years), this is merely a statistical average and their typical op­erational life expectancy is only a few years. To provide the required ca­pacity and data speed it is common practice in the area of video and
digital film to configure several hard disks together into a RAID. The IT
world has defined several ’levels’ of RAID, most of them providing
some kind of data protection. Because of this DVS uses RAID 5 to add
protection to the stored data as any single disk can fail, but the data will
still be recoverable.

The RAID 5 feature makes the SpycerBox tolerant of disk failures. Even
with a broken disk an operation can still be continued and, once the
failed disk has been replaced, the missing data can be recovered easily.

The main storage of the SpycerBox comprises 24 hard disks and the
data is striped across these hard disks. Additionally, it provides three
RAID controllers that each connects a set of eight hard disks. The RAID
controllers are independent RAID 5 systems and make the data protec­tion available for the connected hard disks. The information necessary
to rebuild a failed hard disk (parity information) is generated and writ­ten across the disks connected to a RAID controller. Thus, for each con­troller present in the SpycerBox one hard disk can fail and the system
will still be functional and able to recover data.

You can identify the hard disks that are connected to a RAID controller
easily in the SpycerBox because every two rows represent one disk set:

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Figure 5-1: Disk sets in the DVS system

If one hard disk within a disk set fails, the missing data can be recalcu­lated due to the parity information stored on the other disks of the set.
Thus, a DVS system equipped with RAID 5 can withstand disk failures
without losing data or access to data.

If a second disk within the same disk set fails, your data will
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5.1.2 Replacing a Hard Disk

In case of a hard disk failure an alarm will be sounded. Then during con­tinuous accesses to the hard disk array you can identify the broken disk
easily: It will be the one no longer blinking (either continuously on or
off). With this you have the possibility at hand to replace the broken
disk.

An alarm can be caused by a number of reasons. Please refer
to section “Troubleshooting” on page A-2 first for further de­tails about what to do in case of an alarm.

If a hard disk of the hard disk array fails, the alarm will be
sounded by a RAID controller. It cannot be switched mute with
the mute button of the operation items. It can be turned off ei­ther with the RAID software manager or by replacing the bro­ken hard disk.

Data accesses to the hard disk array are still possible because
any missing data will be recalculated from the parity informa­tion distributed among the other hard disks of the disk set.

Replace the failed disk as soon as possible. If you do not re­place a broken disk in time and another disk fails in the mean­time, your data may be unrecoverable.

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The hardware replacement of a failed disk can be divided into three
steps:

1. Remove the hard disk from the system.

2. Replace the hard disk.

3. Reassemble it into the system.

All steps are explained in the following.

Step 1: Removing the Hard Disk

The hard disks that are accessible at the front of the system store the
data of the main storage. Because they are connected to the whole sys­tem with the help of disk carriers, they can be removed easily.

For an overview of a disk carrier as well as further information
about it see section “Hard Disk Array” on page 2-7.

To remove a hard disk from the system perform the following:

y If appropriate, stop all accesses to the hard disk array of your sys-

tem, for example, by severing the network connections.

y Lift the faceplate of the system (see section “Faceplate” on

page 2-6).

y Unlock the disk carrier of the defective hard disk by pressing the

opener of the disk carrier to the left (1).

This will cause the lever to come out of the disk carrier so that it pro­trudes a little from the rest of the front.

y Take the lever and turn it more to the left (2) until it cannot be

moved further:

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Figure 5-2: Pulling out the lever

This takes the hard disk installed in the disk carrier out of the system’s
interfaces inside.

y Once the interface connection inside the system is severed, you can

pull the disk carrier out of the system.

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Now the hard disk is removed from the system and it has to be replaced
in the next step.

Step 2: Replacing the Hard Disk

To replace the hard disk do the following:

Significant environmental changes, for example, altitude,
voltage, temperature, shock, vibration, etc., can damage a
hard disk. Therefore, handle hard disks with great care.

y Unscrew the screws that fix the hard disk to the disk carrier.

y Exchange the broken disk with a new one and assemble it in the

disk carrier with the screws.

It is best to use the same brand and type of hard disk again.
Otherwise a loss of performance might occur.

After that the hard disk is replaced and the disk carrier with the new disk
has to be reassembled in the system.

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After replacing the hard disk, the disk carrier with the new disk has to
be reassembled in the system. For this perform the following:

y Slide the disk carrier back into its shaft at the front of the disk array.

y Push it completely back into the shaft by applying pressure to the

disk carrier directly (i.e. do not use the lever to push the carrier).
Move it until you feel the resistance of the hard disk interface inside
the system and until the lever retracts by itself from the pushing.

It is important that you do not use the lever to insert the
disk carrier. Apply an even pressure only to the carrier di­rectly until the lever moves back by itself.

y Then simply close the lever until it snaps back in place which as a

result will slide the carrier completely back in.

The disk carrier of the replaced disk should be level with the
others at the front of the system’s disk array.

Once the faceplate of the DVS system is back in place, the replacement
of the hard disk is finished. After several minutes the replaced hard disk
will be automatically recognized by the system. Then the rebuild of the
data will be initiated on its own. Once the system has finished the re­build, the SpycerBox will be fully operational again.

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A rebuild takes several hours. It is strongly recommended to
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5.2 Opening and Closing the Casing

Some tasks described in this manual require an opening of the system’s
casing and the closing of it afterwards once the intended work is fin­ished. Both tasks will be explained in this section.

5.2.1 Opening the Casing

To open the casing of the SpycerBox system perform the following:

The system your are working on operates with voltages
that can be hazardous to your health. Never work on the
system or access its interior with the power cable(s) being
plugged in. Make sure the power supply is disconnected
from the components you intend to work on.

The system must be operated only with the chassis’ cover in­stalled.

y If appropriate, shut down the system.

y Disconnect all power cords from the system.

y Press the two buttons at the top of the system (1) and move the

cover towards the rear of the system (2).

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Figure 5-3: Removal of the cover of the casing

Once the cover is slid backward, it can be taken off the system.

5.2.2 Closing the Casing

After finishing your task at hand you have to close the casing of the
SpycerBox system again. For this perform the following:

y Simply put the cover back on and slide it into place until it locks.

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y Afterwards reconnect the power cords.

With this the task to close the casing is finished and you can turn the
system back on at any time.

5.3 Fan Maintenance

To cool the many hard disks installed in the system as well as the other
electronic parts (e.g. the motherboard), the system is equipped with
several fans that can be exchanged in case of a failure easily. This sec­tion describes what to do if a fan failure takes place.

When a fan failure occurs, you will be notified by a lit alarm LED and
the sounding of an alarm buzzer of the system. The alarm can be
switched mute with the mute button at the front of the system (see sec­tion “Operation Items” on page 2-4). Then you have to do the follow­ing to exchange the failed fan:

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An alarm can be caused by a number of reasons. Please refer
to section “Troubleshooting” on page A-2 first for further de­tails about what to do in case of an alarm.

The system your are working on operates with voltages
that can be hazardous to your health. Never work on the
system or access its interior with the power cable(s) being
plugged in. Make sure the power supply is disconnected
from the components you intend to work on.

Fan maintenance should only be performed by personnel
qualified for handling and testing electrical equipment.

Computer hardware contains components that are sensitive
to electrostatic discharge. If you touch them without precau­tionary measures, they can be destroyed. Use a wrist strap
connected to ground when accessing electronic parts and
take care of grounding the system. Avoid touching the inter­nal components of the computer system.

y Open the casing of the system as described in section “Opening the

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With the casing of the system open, you can now test the fans. For this
you have to plug in the power supply again.

y Reconnect the power cords.

y Press the power switch to turn on the system.

y Observe the fans and memorize the failed one (the fan not revolv-

ing is the broken one).

y Press the power switch until the system turns off.

Testing the fans is possible only with an opened casing
and the power turned back on.

Once the power cables are plugged in again do not touch
anything else than the external power cords or the power
switch at the front of the system. Under no circumstances
reach inside the system.

After testing the fans switch off the power and disconnect
the power cables immediately.

y After this disconnect the power cables once again.

With the broken fan identified you can replace it. For this perform the
following:

y Press the latch of the respective fan module towards the front of

the system (1).

y With the locking mechanism released pull the fan module up and

out of the system (2).

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Figure 5-4: Removal of fan module

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This will sever the connection of the fan to the system.

y Unscrew the finger protection grille from the broken fan and after-

wards screw off the fan from the fan bracket.

y Replace the broken fan with a new one and reassemble the fan

module: Screw the fan to the fan bracket and afterwards the finger
protection grille to the fan.

Only use original manufacturer spare parts. Other spare
parts might damage your system.

y Re-insert the repaired fan module into the system.

See to it that the fan module plugs properly into the system’s
fan interface and that, when completely inserted, the lock­ing mechanism snaps back into its locked position.

y Next close the casing of the system as described in section “Closing

the Casing” on page 5-6.

With the last step finished you have successfully replaced the defective
fan module. Once the system is turned on, no alarm should be sounded
anymore.

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5.4 Power Supply Maintenance

The redundant power supply provides the system with power. It is a
very reliable and enduring part of the system because it consists of sev­eral independent power supply units: Even if one fails the others will still
offer enough power to keep the system working.

The system can be operated with one power supply unit out
of order. However, if another one fails the system is likely to
break down. Therefore, it is recommended to change a failed
power supply unit immediately.

When a power supply unit failure occurs, you will be notified by a lit
alarm LED and the sounding of an alarm buzzer of the system. The
alarm can be switched mute with the mute button at the front of the
system (see section “Operation Items” on page 2-4).

An alarm can be caused by a number of reasons. Please refer
to section “Troubleshooting” on page A-2 first for further de­tails about what to do in case of an alarm.

Compared to other alarms sounded by the system the alarm
buzzer of the power supply is relatively faint. In a loud environ­ment it may be drowned by other noises. When operating the
SpycerBox in a loud environment, it is recommended to check
the state of the power supply units (e.g. via their LEDs, see sec­tion “Power Supply” on page 2-10) at regular intervals.

Each power supply unit in the SpycerBox system is hot-swappable, so
you can safely replace it with the system running. Follow these steps to
replace a power supply unit:

For an overview of a power supply unit see section “Power
Supply” on page 2-10.

y Take a look at the power supply at the rear of the system and

examine the LEDs of the units. The LED of the malfunctioning
power supply unit should be either extinguished or lit in red.

y Next unplug the power cord from this power supply unit.

y Unscrew the security screw of the latch.

y Take the handle of the respective unit and press the unit’s latch to

the left to unlock it.

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y Then pull the unit at its handle out of the power supply.

Do not reach inside the system when removing a power
supply unit or when the unit is out of the system.

y Change the power supply unit against a new and operable one.

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y Slide the new unit into the power supply until it clicks into place.

Only use original manufacturer spare parts. Other spare
parts might damage your system.

When completely inserted please observe that the latch is
truly in place and locking the unit.

y Connect the power source (the power cord) to the newly installed

power supply unit.

y After that check the LED indicating the status of the power supply

unit: If it is lit up in green, the unit is working properly.

With this the power supply unit has been replaced successfully.

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5.5 Removal of the Faceplate

The faceplate of the system can be removed, for example, during trans­ports. For this perform the following:

The system must be operated only with the faceplate in­stalled.

y Lift the faceplate of the system (see section “Faceplate” on

page 2-6).

Beneath it you will see a cable with a jack connection that supplies the
DVS logo of the faceplate with power.

y Unplug the jack connection.

y Next hold tight the faceplate and remove the hinge wires as indi-

cated in the following figure:

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Figure 5-5: Removing the hinge wires

Afterwards the faceplate can be taken off.

To reassemble the faceplate reverse the above steps.

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This chapter first gives some hints how to resolve irregularities during
operation. After that technical data and general information about the
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A.1 Troubleshooting

The table below lists some errors that may occur during the operation
of the SpycerBox and details how to resolve them. If you experience
trouble with the system that cannot be resolved with the solutions de­scribed here or in section “Maintenance” on page 5-1, please contact
your local vendor or DVS directly.

Error Cause Solution

Accesses to the main
storage are slow.

An alarm is sounded
and the alarm LED is
lit.

The data storage is
too full.

Configurations of the
system or its network
ports have been al­tered.

One or more hard
disks of the hard disk
array are worn.

One of the power
supply units has been
disconnected from
power during opera­tion.

One of the power
supply units has
failed.

It is recommended to use only 85 to
90 % of the overall hard disk capac­ity. If the storage is too full, delete
some of your data.

Contact your local system and net­work administrator and try to recon­figure the SpycerBox. If this is not
successful contact the DVS service
department.

Detecting worn hard disks in a RAID
protected storage can prove diffi­cult. If you are able to detect the
worn disk(s), replace them as de­scribed in section “Hard Disk Main­tenance” on page 5-2. Otherwise
contact the DVS service department.

Check the LEDs of the power supply
units. If one is extinguished or lit in
red, this unit may be disconnected
from power. Examine the power
cord of the unit. See to it that it is in
good technical order, correctly
plugged in at both ends and that the
mains current is operating properly.

Check the LEDs of the power supply
units. If one is extinguished or lit in
red, a power supply unit has failed.
Replace the broken unit as described
in section “Power Supply Mainte­nance” on page 5-10.

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A fan has failed. Check the LEDs of the power supply

units. If all are green, shut down the
system (see section “Shutting Down
the System” on page 4-2) and check
whether a fan has failed (see section
“Fan Maintenance” on page 5-7). If
necessary replace the broken mod­ule as described in the same section.

Error Cause Solution

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An alarm is sounded
and the alarm LED is
off. The alarm cannot
be switched mute
with the mute but­ton.

OR

At start-up the sys­tem is not able to ini­tialize a disk set, i.e.
one or more hard
disks are not recog­nized by the system.

The system is over­heated.

A hard disk or a hard
disk carrier got loose/
jammed (e.g. after
transport) or is not
mounted correctly.

A hard disk of the
hard disk array is de­fective.

If you can rule out the three above
mentioned causes, the alarm must
be due to overheating. An overheat­ing rarely occurs, and then most like­ly caused by too much dirt
accumulated at the ventilation holes.
Shut down the system immediately
(see section “Shutting Down the
System” on page 4-2). Afterwards
open the casing as described in sec­tion “Opening the Casing” on
page 5-6 and clean all ventilation
holes. When finished, reassemble
the system (see section “Closing the
Casing” on page 5-6) and start it. In
case the problem persists, contact
the DVS service department.

Shut down the system as described
in section “Shutting Down the Sys­tem” on page 4-2. Then perform
the following: Pull all disk carriers
partially out of the chassis and after­wards install them again. See to it
that they are pulled out and reas­sembled correctly as described in
section “Replacing a Hard Disk” on
page 5-3. After that start the system
again.

Replace the defective disk as ex­plained in section “Hard Disk Main­tenance” on page 5-2.

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A.2 Technical Data

This section provides technical data of the SpycerBox.

When installing the DVS system in a rack, take care that
warmed up air is conducted to the rear of the rack and properly
vented away.

A.2.1 General Technical Data

The general technical data of the SpycerBox are as follows:

Weight approx. 70 kg

Environment (also
during transport)

Operating
temperature

Storage temperature 0 - 50 °C (32 - 122 °F)

Humidity 10 - 80 %, non-condensing at all times

Air Dust-free

Power consumption max. 3000 W (primary)

AC power 100 - 120 VAC, 220 - 240 VAC

No exposure to heat

No exposure to strong electric or magnetic
fields

No vibrations/shocks allowed

Maximum: 10 - 30 °C (50 - 86 °F)
Optimum: 15 - 25 °C (59 - 77 °F)

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A.2.2 Dimensions

21,00

199,10

220,10

25,30

455,30

480,60

The following figure shows the dimensions of the DVS system. The
drawing already includes some space for connectors and plugs that can
protrude from the rear (’plug safety’ (l minus j), usually plus 150 mm).
However, this amount of space depends on the type of connectors
used.

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k

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a 220 mm g 197 mm

b 199 mm h 50 mm

c 21 mm i 58 mm

d 25 mm j 655 mm

e 455 mm k 687 mm

f 480 mm l 805 mm

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A.3 Packing Instructions

The following describes the best way to pack a DVS system.

Keep the original packing and use it in case of transportation.
Otherwise the warranty will be void.

In any other case, if you do not have the original packing any­more, use a similar structured packing for transportation. DVS
can not be held liable for damages due to transportation.

Fragile. Avoid shocks or vibrations. For longer distances use a
lifting truck.

Keep dry.

Figure 1: Figure 2:

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Rear

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A.4 Conformity Declarations

The SpycerBox has been tested according to the applying national and
international directives and regulations. The following states further in­formation about the compliances and conformities.

A.4.1 RoHS Compliance

The EU directive 2002/95/EC ’Restriction of Hazardous Substances
(RoHS)’ prohibits the use of certain substances in electrical and elec­tronic equipment. The SpycerBox devices are manufactured in compli­ance with this directive.

A.4.2 EC Declaration of Conformity (CE Marking)

DVS Digital Video Systems AG herewith declares that the following
product(s) according to the provisions of the mentioned EC Directives –
including their relevant revisions at the time of this declaration – is (are)
in conformity with the detailed standards or other normative docu­ments:

SpycerBox EC Directives:

– EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
– Low-Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC

Applied Harmonized Standards:

– EN 55022
– EN 55024
– IEC 61000-3-2
– IEC 61000-3-3
– IEC 61000-4-2
– IEC 61000-4-3
– IEC 61000-4-4
– IEC 61000-4-5
– IEC 61000-4-6
– IEC 61000-4-8
– IEC 61000-4-11

A.4.3 FCC Compliance Statement

DVS Digital Video Systems AG herewith declares that the following
equipment has been tested according to the applying valid FCC regu­lations:

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Appendix

FCC Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful in­terference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environ­ment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Op­eration of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the inter­ference at his own expense.

Note: Connecting this device to peripheral devices that do not comply
with Class A requirements or using an unshielded peripheral data cable
could also result in harmful interference to radio or television reception.
The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment. To ensure that the use of this prod­uct does not contribute to interference, it is necessary to use shielded
I/O cables.

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accessing the hard disk array ........... 2-6

activity of hard disks ........ 2-2, 2-4, 2-8

alarm .................................... 2-5, A-2

fan .......................................... 5-7

hard disk failure ................ 5-3, A-3

LED .................2-5, 5-7, 5-10, A-2

overheating .............................A-3

power supply unit failure ......... 5-10

RAID controller ................. 5-3, A-3

ATX connector panel .............2-9, 2-11

backup solution .............................. 1-1

casing

....................................... 5-6

close

open ....................................... 5-6

chapter overview ............................ 1-2

closing of casing ............................. 5-6

COM port ................................... 2-12

conformity declaration ............ 1-6, A-8

connectors

ATX connector panel

slot panels .....................2-10, 2-12

USB ...............................2-5, 2-11

conventions (typographical) ............. 1-3

........2-9, 2-11

disk carrier

overview ..................................2-8

disk power LED (disk carrier) ............ 2-8

disk set (RAID) ...............................5-2

DVD drive ..............................2-2, 2-3

eject ........................................2-3

emergency eject ........................ 2-3

tray .........................................2-3

DVS logo (faceplate) ....................... 2-6

eject (DVD drive) ............................ 2-3

emergency eject (DVD drive) ...........2-3

environmental conditions ........ 1-5, A-4

Ethernet .............................2-12, 2-13

faceplate ................................2-3, 2-6

DVS logo ................................. 2-6

lift ...........................................2-6

removal ................................. 5-12

fan failure ...................................... 5-7

fan module ....................................5-8

fast shut down ...............................4-2

Fibre Channel ............................... 2-13

file server ....................................... 1-1

FireWire ...................................... 2-13

front overview ................................ 2-2

...................... 2-7, 2-8, 5-4

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data loss ........................................ 2-7

data protection .............................. 5-2

declaration of conformity ........ 1-6, A-8

disk activity LED (disk carrier) ........... 2-8

disk array

see hard disk array

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Gigabit Ethernet ..................2-12, 2-13

graphic card .................................2-13

guarantee ...................................... 1-6

handle .........................................2-10

hard disk array ........................2-3, 2-7

access ...................................... 2-6

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hard disk(s) .................................... 5-2

activity ..................... 2-2, 2-4, 2-8

assembly .................................. 5-5

disk power LED ........................ 2-8

disk set .................................... 5-2

failure ...............................5-2, 5-3

MTBF ...................................... 5-2

rebuilding failed disk ................. 5-5

removal ................................... 5-4

replace .................................... 5-5

status ....................... 2-2, 2-4, 2-8

HDD LEDs .....................................2-2

hinge ...................................2-6, 5-12

important notes ......................1-6, 1-7

InfiniBand .................................... 2-13

installation ..................................... 3-1

network ................................... 3-2

instructions

installation

maintenance ............................ 5-1

operation ................................. 4-1

packing ...................................A-6

safety ...................................... 1-4

............................... 3-1

J-L

keyboard ..............................2-12, 3-1

LAN .....................................2-5, 2-12

latch ........................................... 2-11

LEDs

alarm

disk activity .............................. 2-8

disk power ............................... 2-8

HDD ................................2-2, 2-8

power supply ................2-10, 5-10

system HDD ............................. 2-5

lever (disk carrier) ........................... 2-8

Linux ............................................ 1-1

...............2-5, 5-7, 5-10, A-2

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magnets ........................................ 2-6

main storage .................................. 2-7

monitor ......................................... 3-1

mouse ..................................2-11, 3-1

mute button ................. 2-5, 5-7, 5-10

NAS solution .................................. 1-1

network ...................................... 2-12

connection ......................2-5, 2-12

connection possibilities ............ 2-12

connection status ...................... 2-5

installation ............................... 3-2

notes (important) .................... 1-6, 1-7

opener (disk carrier) ........................2-8

opening of casing ...........................5-6

operating system ............................1-1

operation items ...................... 2-3, 2-4

overheating .................................. A-3

overview ........................................2-1

chapters ...................................1-2

disk carrier ................................2-8

front ........................................2-2

power supply unit ................... 2-10

rear .........................................2-9

P-R

packing instructions ....................... A-6

parallel port .................................2-11

parity information (RAID) ........ 5-2, 5-3

power ...........................................2-6

on/off status ............................2-6

switch .............................. 2-6, 4-1

power cable socket .......................2-11

power supply .................................2-9

handle ...................................2-10

latch ......................................2-11

LED .......................................2-10

overview of one unit ...............2-10

power cable socket ..................2-11

state of units ..........................2-10

unit failure ..............................5-10

power switch ......................... 2-6, 4-1

proxy .................................... 1-1, 2-7

RAID 5 .................................. 2-7, 5-2

controllers ................................5-2

disk set ....................................5-2

parity information ............. 5-2, 5-3

rebuilding failed disk ..................5-5

rear overview .................................2-9

rebuilding failed disk .......................5-5

removal of the faceplate ................5-12

reset button ...................................2-5

RS-232 ........................................2-12

S-T

safety instructions ...........................1-4

shutting down ................................4-2

fast shut down ..........................4-2

slot panel connectors .......... 2-10, 2-12

software ........................................1-1

Spycer ...........................................1-1

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installation ............................... 3-1

main storage ............................ 2-7

operating system ...................... 1-1

shut down ............................... 4-2

software .................................. 1-1

start ........................................ 4-1

storage capacity ....................... 1-1

technical data ...........................A-4

starting ......................................... 4-1

status

of disk power

of hard disks ............. 2-2, 2-4, 2-8

of network connection .............. 2-5

of power supply units .............. 2-10

of power-on/-off ...................... 2-6

storage capacity ............................. 1-1

system HDD .................................. 2-7

........................... 2-8

system HDD LED ............................ 2-5

system reset ...................................2-5

target group ..................................1-3

technical data .................................A-4

dimensions ...............................A-5

general ....................................A-4

transportation ........................ 1-5, A-6

tray (DVD drive) .............................2-3

troubleshooting ..............................A-2

typographical conventions ...............1-3

U-Z

USB connectors .....................2-5, 2-11

warranty ........................................ 1-6

workflow .......................................3-2

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