International Microsystems M6310, M6320, M6330, M6340 User Manual

THE M6310/20/30/40 USB DUPLICATOR

International Microsystems Incorporated

M6310/20/30/40 USB Flash Drive

Duplicator Manual

Version 1.9

THE M6310 FLASH DRIVE DUPLICATION SYSTEM

International Microsystems, Inc. 556 Gibraltar Drive Milpitas, CA 95035 U.S.A.

Telephone: 408-942-1001 FAX: 408-942-1051 Email: sales@imi-test.com Website: www.imi-test.com Manual Version: 1.9 on Sep 16, 2010

Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor.

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Table of Contents

1 Introducing the M6310 USB Duplication Systems .............................................. 7

1.1 M6310 Power Up and Power Down ................................................................................................. 7

1.2 M6310 Basic Operation- Getting Started with a Simple Copy ......................................................... 8

1.3 Performing Software Updates .......................................................................................................... 9

1.4 Calibration ...................................................................................................................................... 11

2 M6310 Features .................................................................................................... 12

2.1 Disk Organization and Binary Image Copy (Verify) ....................................................................... 12

2.2 Create Master Image File............................................................................................................... 13

2.3 Smart Copy (Verify) ........................................................................................................................ 13

2.4 Smart Create Master File ............................................................................................................... 14

2.5 Format ......................................................................................................................................... 14

2.6 Files Copy (Verify) .......................................................................................................................... 14

2.7 Logging ......................................................................................................................................... 14

2.8 Kiosk Mode .................................................................................................................................... 14

2.9 Barcode ......................................................................................................................................... 14

2.10 The M6310 Keyboard and display ................................................................................................. 15

2.11 Run Job ......................................................................................................................................... 16

2.12 Use of USB Flash Adapters with the M6310.................................................................................. 17

2.13 Using the Run Job Menu – A Simple USB Duplication Example .................................................. 17

2.14 Front Panel Loop Run Job ............................................................................................................. 18

2.15 Front Panel Information .................................................................................................................. 19

2.16 Front Panel Shut Down .................................................................................................................. 19

3 M6310 Technical Description .............................................................................. 20

3.1 M6310 Multi-Slice Connections ..................................................................................................... 20

4 M63W – The M6310 Graphical User Interface (GUI) .......................................... 22

4.1 Starting the M6310 Graphical User Interface (GUI) ....................................................................... 22

4.1.1 File Menu ............................................................................................................................ 24

4.1.2 Connection Menu ................................................................................................................... 24

4.1.3 Admin Menu ........................................................................................................................... 24

4.1.4 Tools Menu ............................................................................................................................ 25

4.1.5 Help Menu ............................................................................................................................ 26

4.2 Operation Modes and Password Editing ........................................................................................ 26

4.3 M6310 Configuration ...................................................................................................................... 26

4.3.1 Set Default mode .................................................................................................................... 27

4.3.2 Auto Sync ............................................................................................................................ 27

4.3.3 Auto Start Fully Loaded .......................................................................................................... 27

4.3.4 Slice configuration .................................................................................................................. 27

4.4 Job Creation and Editing ................................................................................................................ 27

4.4.1 Fully Loaded Check ................................................................................................................ 28

4.5 Adding New Operations and Setting Operation Parameters ......................................................... 29

4.6 Set Values Operation Parameters ................................................................................................. 30

4.7 Set LUN (Logical Unit) Parameters ................................................................................................ 32

4.8 Create Master Image File............................................................................................................... 32

4.9 File Copy (Verify) ........................................................................................................................... 34

4.10 Check Device Config ...................................................................................................................... 35

4.11 Speed Test ..................................................................................................................................... 36

4.12 TCL Command ............................................................................................................................... 37

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4.13 Update GUID .................................................................................................................................. 37

4.14 Target Backup and Restore ........................................................................................................... 38

4.15 Saving a New or Edited Job ........................................................................................................... 38

4.16 Display Information ........................................................................................................................ 39

4.17 Checksum Master Device .............................................................................................................. 40

4.18 Barcode Setup ............................................................................................................................... 41

4.19 Tips for Duplication ........................................................................................................................ 44

5 M6310 GUI Job Execution ................................................................................... 45

5.1 Execution of a Simple Job ............................................................................................................. 45

5.2 Starting the Job .............................................................................................................................. 46

5.3 Job Completion .............................................................................................................................. 46

5.4 Log Viewer ..................................................................................................................................... 48

6 Creation of USB Drives with Multiple LUN’s or Partitions ................................ 49

6.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 49

6.2 M6310 Support of Different USB Controllers ................................................................................. 49

6.3 SMI 325 & 3255AB Support ........................................................................................................... 49

6.4 Example – Two LUN’s with LUN0 R/W and LUN1 Read Only ...................................................... 49

6.4.1 OP1: USB Controller .............................................................................................................. 51

6.4.2 OP2: Set LUN ......................................................................................................................... 51

6.4.3 OP3: Set Values ..................................................................................................................... 52

6.4.4 OP4: Designated Operation for LUN0 (e.g. Program-Verify, Smart Program-Verify etc.) ..... 52

6.4.5 OP5: Set LUN ......................................................................................................................... 52

6.4.6 OP6: Set Values ..................................................................................................................... 53

6.4.7 OP7: Operation (e.g. Program-Verify, Smart Program-Verify etc.) ........................................ 53

6.4.8 OP8: USB Controller .............................................................................................................. 53

6.5 Example: A USB Drive with a single CD-ROM Partition ................................................................ 54

6.5.1 OP1: USB Controller .............................................................................................................. 55

6.5.2 OP2: Set Values ..................................................................................................................... 56

6.5.3 OP3: Designated Operation (e.g. Program-Verify) ............................................................... 56

6.5.4 OP4: USB Controller .............................................................................................................. 56

6.6 Example: Removing Multiple Partitions from a USB Drive ............................................................ 56

6.7 Formatting a USB Drive ................................................................................................................. 57

6.8 Cleaning a USB Drive .................................................................................................................... 58

6.9 Change USB Drive Information ...................................................................................................... 59

6.10 Phison Controller ............................................................................................................................ 60

7 Running Multiple M6310 Slices: M6320, M6330, M6340 .................................... 61

7.1 Setting Up the System Hardware ................................................................................................... 61

7.2 Checking/Changing the System Configuration .............................................................................. 62

7.3 Setting up the Multi-Slice Configuration ......................................................................................... 63

8 Setting the M6310 Host Name and IP Address .................................................. 65

8.1 Network Administration .................................................................................................................. 65

8.2 YAST Settings ................................................................................................................................ 65

9 Configuring M6310 to a user network ................................................................ 68

9.1 Recommended Topology for User Network Access ...................................................................... 68

9.2 Adding a User IP address using the Linux YAST Program ........................................................... 69

9.2.1 YAST setting .......................................................................................................................... 69

9.3 Configuring the new IP for user access to Postgres database ...................................................... 71

9.4 Testing the new Network connection ............................................................................................. 71

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1 Introducing the M6310 USB Duplication Systems

Figure 1-1 The M6310 Front Panel

The M6310 USB duplicator provides high quality duplication for USB 1.1 and 2.0 Flash drives. The M6310 is a fully featured Linux computer with a large removable 3.5” hard drive, LCD monitor, PC keyboard, and mouse. In addition, the M6310 has a 2x24 LCD front panel LCD and five front panel control keys; namely, UP, DOWN, ESC, and two power ON/OFF keys. For the power control keys to be active, both keys must be pushed simultaneously.

The M6310 supports a number of different operational modes that allow the user to optimize his production workflow. In addition, multiple M6310’s of up to four units can be networked together to support a single copy station with 20, 30, or 40 copy slots.

This section discusses using the M6310 as a standalone duplicator run solely from its front panel controls. Operation from a LCD monitor along with the PC keyboard and mouse will be discussed in a later chapter.

1.1 M6310 Power Up and Power Down

Before powering up the M6310, make sure that the LCD monitor, PC keyboard, and mouse are connected to the M6310 base unit and the power cords for the M6310 and LCD monitor are plugged into an AC socket. If the M6310 is going to be used as a standalone duplicator, only the power cords needs to be connected to the M6310 base unit.

The M6310 uses a special method of power up so that the operator does not accidentally power down the instrument while performing duplication functions. Turning

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on the M6310 requires the simultaneous momentary depression of the two front panel switches labeled “Power”. After the power is turned on, the M6310 will take about one minute to configure the machine, place its power up screen on LCD display, and sound a short sequence of five notes.

Figure 1-2 M6310 Power UP Screen

At the completion of the boot process, the LCD monitor screen will appear as in Figure 1-2 above.

There are three options for shutting down a M6310. Shutdown Method 1: This is the preferred method using the LCD Monitor. Exit the

M6310 GUI. Then Click on the Linux “Start” menu, which is located at the lower left corner. Then select “Shutdown Computer” in the “Leave” tab. This will shut down the M6310 properly.

Shutdown Method 2: This is the preferred method in standalone mode ESC key until the LCD display shows “RUN Job”. Using the down cursor, go down until the operation displayed is “Shut Down”. Press the Green Start button twice to select and to confirm the command and the M6310 will power down.

Shutdown Method 3: Do not use this method unless method 1 and 2 cannot be used. Shutting down the M6310 using the front panel Power Keys may damage the M6310 file system and cause operational problems.

Using the two Power keys, press both together and hold down until the M6310 shuts down. Release the Power keys as soon as the M6310 LCD turns off. If you continue to hold these keys down, you will inadvertently power up the system.

. Press the

1.2 M6310 Basic Operation- Getting Started with a Simple Copy

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Start the power on sequence by simultaneously pressing and then releasing the two power keys on the M6310 front panel. The M6310 power led will light up and the LCD monitor will show a standard Linux boot sequence. The Linux boot usually takes about one minute.

Various types of functions can be run on the M6310 that are selectable using the front panel keypad. When using the M6310 front panel, the data source for the ten copy sockets is normally a Master USB flash drive placed in the M6310 MASTER drive socket which is the first socket on the left side of the duplicator. The basic operation is to place the Master USB drive in the M6310 slot labeled MASTER, fill the ten copy slots with ten USB drives that are identical to the MASTER drive except for their content, and start a copy program on the M6310 that copies all the data on the USB drive in the Master slot to the ten USB drives in the copy slots.

Example of a Binary Image Copy from a Master USB Drive:

1. Place a Master USB drive in the Master M6310 slot (far left).

2. Place from one to ten USB drives that are identical (same size and manufacturer) in the M6310 copy slots labeled 1-10.

3. The second line of the front panel display will read “ Run Job”. Select this operation by momentarily pressing the Green Start Key on the right.

4. Using the down cursor keys, cursor down until the display reads “Copy with Verify”.

5. Momentarily, Press the Green Start Key. The USB drive copy function will start and the data from the Master USB drive will be copied to the copy drives followed by a verify operation that verifies, in parallel mode, each bit of the Master USB drive against the data in each and every copy drive.

1.3 Performing Software Updates

** M6310: SW Ver 1.58 **

→RUN Job ↓

Main Menu, Starting point. Cursor down until Software Update is displayed.

Information ↑

→Software Update ↓

From the main menu scroll down and select “Software Update” using the Start Key.

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Please insert the USB

→Drive in Master Slot. ↓

After selecting Software Update “Please insert the USB Drive in Master Slot” will be displayed. Insert the IMI USB update drive into the Master slot and wait until the green LED blinking then push the Start key.

Note: The USB drive used may be supplied by the user and the Software Update can be obtained from the IMI website “ www.imi-test.com “ or through IMI technical support.

Select an update (1)

→M6310_158.zip ↓

The “Select an update” menu will be displayed. Select the update file provided on the IMI USB update drive and push the START button; this will complete the Software Update, (please note that there may be more then one file on the supplied IMI USB drive to select from, so please follow the instructions provided).

Press START or ESC

→to Restart Server

The M6310 will display “Press START or ESC to Restart Server”. You will hear two audible beep tones indicating the M6310 server is shutting down.

SERVER DOWN.

The M6310 update will be performed and “SERVER DOWN” displayed on the LCD for a few seconds. After the server is restarted, the main menu will be displayed on the LCD.

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** M6310: SW Ver. 1.58**

→Run Job ↓

To verify the update after the restart cycle is completed; check the first line of the LCD display the Software update revision is displayed; example: “M6310: SW Ver. 1.58”.

1.4 Calibration

There is no need for the M6310 to be calibrated after initial shipment. Your internal company policies may require calibration and if this is the case, IMI can optionally provide this service upon request. Please check your organization’s specific calibration policies.

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2 M6310 Features

2.1 Disk Organization and Binary Image Copy (Verify)

USB Drives are similar to standard hard drives used in computer systems. A USB drive has two main hardware elements; namely a controller, which is a microcomputer and memory consisting of FLASH memory chips. The Flash memory is divided into two main sections; namely a section of Flash used to hold the controller program and a section used for storing the drive file information.

The Flash memory used to hold the drive file information is divided up into equal blocks of which the smallest is called “sectors” which are each typically 512 bytes of data. Sectors are organized into groups that are dependent upon how the user wishes to use the drive. If the data is to be stored in RAW format, the drive consists only of sectors. However, if the drive is to be used with a standard computer such as a WIN PC, the sectors will be organized in the following manner.

Sector 0 (The Boot Block Sector): The boot block sector that contains information about the drive (size, organization, maker, etc.). Partition Table: The sectors of the drive may be divided up into one or more logical drives which are referred to as Partitions and the Partition Table describes this segmentation. Multiple Partitions on the same drive may have different types of File organizations; for instance, Partition 0 may be FAT32 and Partition 1 may be NTFS. FAT Tables: Each Partition will have a File Allocation Table, which is a table that describes the Data Files that are stored in the given Partition. Data Files: The User files that store the user information.

It is important that the user have an understanding of the above organization if he wishes to copy USB drives correctly. Depending upon the type of formatting of the Drive, the organization and data in Sector 0, the Partition Table, the FAT Tables,

and the Data Files, may be different for the same stored information.

Because there are many ways to organize the data stored in the sectors of the USB drive, the simplest and safest method of copying employed by the M6310 is to start copying the Master drive at sector 0 and continue copying all sectors until either the end of the drive is reached or until the end address which is chosen by the user. This method is called the Binary Image Copy Method and when employed by the user, ensures that copy drives will be exactly the same as the Master drive (or Master Image). Note that a Binary Image Copy will not only copy the Master drive data files, but also the boot sector, partition tables, and fat tables.

M6310 also supports copying USB drives with multiple LUN’s. Duplication of USB drives with multiple LUN’s is done using the M6310 GUI and will be discussed in a later section.

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By default, a M6310 verify normally is performed on the whole device or the specified range. Optionally, the user can choose to verify only a certain percentage of the whole device or the specified range of sectors.

2.2 Create Master Image File

M6310 can use either a master device or a master binary image file as the source during the duplication. The master binary image file is a pure binary file. To create a master image file, the Create Master Image file operation is used. User has the option to save either the content of the whole device or a particular range of sectors.

2.3 Smart Copy (Verify)

In addition to Binary Copy, the M6310 employs a method of copying that we refer to as Smart Copy. Smart Copy (Verify) uses IMI proprietary techniques to determine the

size of the data to be worked on. When using the Smart Copy operations, the master device should be formatted using FAT, FAT32, NTFS, Linux, or HFS+ file systems. If your master USB drive does not use one of these file systems, then you should NOT use the Smart version of the operations. Also, although IMI strives to support all

versions of the stated file systems, IMI cannot guarantee that its Smart Copy operations will work correctly 100% of the time. Therefore, it is up to the user to verify that a Smart Copy operation has correctly copied the desired master data. If the user cannot verify that the Smart copy operation is correct, then the Binary Image copy method should be used.

Smart operations on FAT or FAT32 read the information in the boot block and FAT system that normally appear in the lowest (beginning) LBA of the Master device. From this, the end location of the active data is determined. Thus with a starting address of Zero, and an end address of the last used block on the master drive, the M6310 can calculate an end address which should adequately include the last data of the file system to be copied. Smart Copy operations on other file systems require complex analysis of the specific file system organization which result in a table of used sectors on the master drive that are selectively copied.

By default, the Smart Verify operation performs a bit by bit verify on the sectors copied during the Smart Copy operation. Optionally, the user can chose to verify only a certain percentage of the sectors selected.

If the data source is a master device with multiple partitions of which one or more of the partitions contain a non-supported file system, an invalid file system, or an extended partition, the user can select the “Ignore Invalid FS” option and this area will be copied using the Binary Image Copy method.

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2.4 Smart Create Master File

The Smart master image file is a binary image file with a IMI proprietary Smart Copy header. The header contains the information supporting IMI Smart Copy operations such as size and location of the copy data. The operation detects and validates the file system automatically. If there are any unsupported or invalid file systems in the device, the operation will be failed. User has an option to save the data of an invalid file system or the extended partition. This operation supports multiple partitions as well as multiple LUN’s. A Smart master file only works with the Smart Copy and Verify operations. Please don’t use a Smart master image file with a Binary Image Copy operation.

2.5 Format

The duplicator can format USB drives in the 1-10 copy slots as FAT, FAT32, NTFS, or Linux but it cannot format the device to multiple partitions. This operation performs sequentially not in parallel.

2.6 Files Copy (Verify)

The devices have to be formatted as FAT, FAT32, NTFS, or Linux and the device can only have a single partition. M6310 can copy a file, many files, or directory. The verification is done by the md5 checksum. This operation performs sequentially not in parallel. Therefore it is not recommended for copying large data files.

2.7 Logging

A type of database called PostgreSQL is installed in each M6310 duplicator. The database stores the job information such as start time, end time, job name, and information of the devices such as the serial number, VID, PID, capacity, and etc. M6310 logs the information of all devices at the end of duplication regardless the job is launched from the keypad or from the GUI.

2.8 Kiosk Mode

Kiosk mode is the same as asynchronous mode. Once a device is inserted, the duplication will be started automatically. The data source has to be the binary image file or smart binary image file. Different slots can be assigned to different image files. This mode supports single operation only.

2.9 Barcode

Using the M6310 Barcode option is simple way for the operator to start a M6310 duplication job. This feature allows the supervisor to setup a barcode job file, which includes the M6310 job name, the target quantity, and optionally the operator name. If the Barcode feature is enabled, the operator will be asked to enter (to scan) the name of barcode job file when the GUI starts. The operator cannot change any information.

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When the target quantity is set and the total pass is equal or greater than the target quantity, a dialogue box will be shown to alert the operator.

2.10 The M6310 Keyboard and display

Figure 2-1: Front Panel Display and Keyboard

The M6310 can be controlled completely from its front panel keyboard and LCD (see Figure 2-1 above). The keys consist of the following:

Two Cursor Keys: Up and Down for choosing a Selected Function. An Esc Key backing up in a Selection Process or leaving the current function to return

to the top Menu. Two Power On/Off Keys for initial power on and hardware power off. These keys are only active if both keys are pressed at the same time. One Green START Key used to initiate a function or repeat a process.

The LCD is a two line, 24 character display. To power up the M6310, the user plugs in the female end AC power into the lower right

rear of the M6310 and the male end into an AC power receptacle, then momentarily presses the two Power Keys at the same time. The LCD screen will light up and about one minute later, the initial M6310 power on Screen will appear as in Figure 2-1. The top line of the LCD will show the current software version of the M6310. The second Line of the LCD will show the Current Function that can be selected using the START Key.

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If the user wishes to select a different keyboard function, he/she may press the cursor

Down arrow. The possible initial functions selectable from the top menu are:

Run Job Loop Run Job Information Software Update Shut Down

2.11 Run Job

Run Job presents a list of currently defined Jobs in the default directory which is defined in the “/home/imi/config/gui.ini” file. The default front panel Job directory is “/home/user/script/defaults”. The default directory can be changed in the GUI. The front panel Job List may be edited using the M6310 GUI program.

To select a Job from the Job List under Run Job, Press the START Key when Run Job is displayed on the LCD screen.

The default Job List shipped with a new M63l0 in this list are shown as Jobs created in the M6310 GUI and have the extension “mlj’.

Copy_From_File Copies from a Defined File to the copy Drives File_Copy_Verify Copies from a Defined File to the Copy Drives then

Verifies The File Against the Copy Drives

Master_Copy Copies the Entire Master Drive to the Copy Drives Master_Copy-Verify Copies the Entire Master Drive to the Copy Drives then

Verifies The Master Drive against the Copy Drives

Master_Verify Verifies The Master Drive against the Copy Drives Smart_Copy Copies the Fat Content of the Master Drive to the Copy

Drives (see section 3.3 Smart Copy for more information)

Smart_Copy_Verify Copies the Fat Content of the Master Drive to the Copy

Drives then Verifies the Fat Content of The Master Drive against the Copy Drives

Smart_Verify Verifies The Fat Content Master Drive against the Copy

Drives

Test_Copy Copies a Test Pattern (TR3) to the Copy Drives Test_Copy_Verify Copies a Test Pattern to the Copy Drives then Verifies

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The Test Pattern against the Copy Drives

Test_Verify Verifies The Test Pattern against the Copy Drives

2.12 Use of USB Flash Adapters with the M6310

A USB card reader is an adapter used to read and write Flash memory media such as Secure Digital cards. Most USB adapters can be used with the M6310 but IMI cannot guarantee that all readers will work with all types of inserted Flash media. Please note that the same rules for successful duplication apply; All USB adapters should be the same manufacturer and model. All Flash Memory cards (master and copy cards) should be from the same manufacturer and be of the same type and size (if possible, purchased in trays).

To choose one of the above functions, use the Up and Down cursor keys followed by the START key.

2.13 Using the Run Job Menu – A Simple USB Duplication Example

1. Upon Power up, the M6310 displays the following message on the LCD:

**M6310: SW Ver 1.-- **

→Run Job ↓

2. Load a Master drive in the MASTER slot and Copy drives in the Copy Slots. Press the START key to select the Run Job menu.

Select a script

→Master Copy ↓

3. Press the Down arrow to locate the job Master Copy-Verify script:

Master Copy

→Master Copy-Verify ↓

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4. Press the START key to select and again to execute the Master Copy-Verify Job.

5. Activity Bars will be displayed during the program and verify sections.

Program

6. Upon completion of the Job, a summary screen with pass and fail results is displayed.

MASTER CSUM: D4280000 P:10/10 F:00/00

The above screen shows that the Master Card Checksum is the Hex number D4280000. This checksum is the simple sum of all bytes in the Master Card that have been copied to the Copy Cards.

After the selected operation is completed the Pass and Fail results of the last cycle are displayed with the summary of all total Pass and Fails shown after the slash (/).

To start the next cycle; the user should remove all the devices and fill the duplication slots with blank devices and press the Start to begin execution of the previously selected job once again.

2.14 Front Panel Loop Run Job

Loop Job allows multiple execution of a selected Job. This function used for extensive testing of devices as in a burn-in test. To loop run a job, see the instructions below.

1. Select Loop Run Job from the Main Menu.

2. Select the desired job.

3. When prompted for the number of loop, enter the desired number to run.

4. To enter the loop number, use up and down keys to select a number 1 through 9.

5. Press the START key one time to move to the next decimal place use up and down keys to select a number 0 through 9 until the desired number of loops is indicated.

6. Press the START a second time to start the test.

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2.15 Front Panel Information

When the front panel Information is selected, M6310 network information is displayed which is the M6310 IP address, and MAC address.

Network Information?

→IP: 192.168.5.2 ↓

Press the Down arrow to see the MAC address:

IP: 192.168.5.2

→MAC da:b7:7d:2c:d9:05

2.16 Front Panel Shut Down

The last option in the main menu is Shut Down. Select Shut Down from the main menu.

Information

→Shut Down ↓

Press the START key to shut down the unit (you will be prompted to verify the shutdown command)

Shutdown are you sure? YES=START NO=ESC

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3 M6310 Technical Description

3.1 M6310 Multi-Slice Connections

M6310 -MASTER SLICE

ETHERNET

M6310 - SLICE 2

ETHERNET

M6310 - SLICE 3

M6310 - SLICE 4

ETHERNET

KVM

4 X 1

ETHERNET 5 PORT SW

K V M 4 X 4

4 X 3

LCD DISPLAY

KEYBOARD M

Figure 3-1: Four Slice M6310-40

Figure 3-1 shows a standard M6310-40 with a standard M6310-CAB. There are four separate M6310’s, each with one master socket and ten copy sockets. They are networked together using a 1 Gigahertz Ethernet switch, which is a part of the M6310CAB.

Each of the four M6310’s is an individual Linux computer, which on boot automatically launches the M6310 Server program. When the M63W GUI program is launched and correctly configured, all four M6310 slices can be controlled by the M63W GUI running on the Master slice.

The four-device KVM in the M6310-CAB allows the user direct access to each of the M6310 slices. However, normally, the user sets the KVM on the Master Slice only.

The software connecting the M6310’s are TCL scripts which use what is called a “network socket” connection. When a user executes a Job created either by the M63W GUI or by a text editor, the resulting TCL script will execute on all selected slices in parallel.

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Figure 3-2 shows the software setup in a two slice M6310-20 configuration.

M6310 TCL Script

M6310 Master Slice

M63W

GUI

Wish

tttt

Interpreter

M6300 Server

Network Socket Network Socket

10 USB Host Sockets

M6300 TCL Script

M6100 Slice 2

M63W

GUI

Wish

tttt

Interpreter

M6100 Server

Network Socket Network Socket

10 USB Sockets

Figure 3-2 Software Configuration for a two slices M6310-20

M6310 Job creation creates a file type extension of “.mlj” which is a tcl script file.

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4 M63W – The M6310 Graphical User Interface (GUI)

4.1 Starting the M6310 Graphical User Interface (GUI)

The initial desktop screen on the M6310 is shown below.

Figure 4-1 Initial Desktop M6310 Screen

The M6310 is a fully featured Linux operating system. In addition to standard Linux programs, there a special programs written and or used by IMI to operate the M6310.

The two main IMI M6310 programs that run on the M6310 are the backend M6310 Server and the front end M6310 GUI. The backend M6310 Server program runs the IMI USB hardware that operate on the USB devices inserted into on the M6310 front panel. The M6310 GUI (“Graphical User Interface”), is the standard M6310 program used to create and edit M6310 Jobs that will perform the desired USB drive tasks.

The Gray and Red buttons on the M6310 Button Menu shown in Figure 4-1 allows starting and stopping the M6310 Server and starting the M6310 GUI. Note that upon boot, the M6310 Server is already running. Unless otherwise stated, the following section will assume there is only one M6310 slice or that the user is running from the Master M6310 slice and all other M6310’s are running and correctly hooked together using the M6310-CAB Ethernet switch and KVM (“Keyboard/Video/Mouse” device). Normally, the display will be shown for a single M6310.

Upon execution of the blue GUI button using a single mouse click, the top menu screen of the M63W will appear similar to the screen shown in Figure 4-2.

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