MAGNUM-HW-B

1RU Enterprise Class Server for MAGNUM

User Manual

© Copyright 2014

EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD.

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Version 1.0, July 2014

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................................... 1-1

2. SPECIFICATION ............................................................................................................................ 1-3
3. CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................................................. 3-5
4. INSTALLATION.............................................................................................................................. 4-7
4.1. MAGNUM INSTALLATION.................................................................................................... 4-7
5. MAGNUM SERVER CONFIGURATION SHELL ............................................................................ 5-9
5.1. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................... 5-10
5.1.1. Setting the Host Name .............................................................................................. 5-10
5.1.2. Setting the Server Date............................................................................................. 5-11
5.1.3. Setting the Server Time ............................................................................................ 5-11
5.1.4. Setting the Server Time Zone ................................................................................... 5-12
5.2. NETWORKING CONFIGURATION ..................................................................................... 5-12
5.2.1. Assigning an IP Address for eth0 .............................................................................. 5-13
5.2.2. Assigning a Subnet Mask for eth0 ............................................................................ 5-13
5.2.3. Assigning a Gateway Address for eth0 ..................................................................... 5-13
5.2.4. Assigning a Broadcast Address for eth0 ................................................................... 5-14
5.3. CLUSTER CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................. 5-15
5.3.1. Multicast Address 1 .................................................................................................. 5-15
5.3.2. Multicast Interface 1 .................................................................................................. 5-16
5.3.3. Change Database IP ................................................................................................ 5-16
6. APPENDIX ................................................................................................................................... 6-17
6.1. FAQ ..................................................................................................................................... 6-17
6.2. IPMI...................................................................................................................................... 6-17
6.2.1. IPMI Remote Access ................................................................................................ 6-17
6.3. DRIVE SWAPPING – REPLACING A FAILED DRIVE ........................................................ 6-20
6.3.1. Overview................................................................................................................... 6-20
6.3.2. Replacing a Failed Drive Notes: ................................................................................ 6-20

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Figures

Figure 1-1: MAGNUM-HW-B Front and Rear View............................................................................................ 1-1

Figure 3-1: MAGNUM-HW-B Connections - Front View .................................................................................... 3-5
Figure 3-2: MAGNUM-HW-B Connections - Rear View ..................................................................................... 3-6
Figure 4-1: BIOS SuperMicro Logo .................................................................................................................... 4-7
Figure 4-2: Boot Device Selection ...................................................................................................................... 4-7
Figure 4-3: Magnum Boot Menu......................................................................................................................... 4-8
Figure 4-4: Installation Confirmation .................................................................................................................. 4-8
Figure 4-5: Installation Complete ....................................................................................................................... 4-8
Figure 5-1: Main Server Control Menu ............................................................................................................... 5-9
Figure 5-2: System Configuration Menu .......................................................................................................... 5-10
Figure 5-3: Change Host Name ....................................................................................................................... 5-10
Figure 5-4: Change Date .................................................................................................................................. 5-11
Figure 5-5: Change Time ................................................................................................................................. 5-11
Figure 5-6: Change Time Zone ........................................................................................................................ 5-12
Figure 5-7: Network Configuration Menu ......................................................................................................... 5-12
Figure 5-8: Enter New IP Address for eth0 ...................................................................................................... 5-13
Figure 5-9: Enter New Subnet Mask for eth0 ................................................................................................... 5-13
Figure 5-10: Enter New Gateway Address for eth0 ......................................................................................... 5-14
Figure 5-11: Enter New Broadcast Address for eth0 ....................................................................................... 5-14
Figure 5-12: Cluster Configuration ................................................................................................................... 5-15
Figure 5-13: Change Multicast Address 1 ........................................................................................................ 5-15
Figure 5-14: Multicast Interface ........................................................................................................................ 5-16
Figure 5-16: Database IP ................................................................................................................................. 5-16
Figure 7-1: BIOS SuperMicro Logo .................................................................................................................. 6-17
Figure 7-2: IPMI Configuration ......................................................................................................................... 6-18
Figure 7-3: Save BIOS Settings ....................................................................................................................... 6-18
Figure 7-4: IPMI Ethernet Port ......................................................................................................................... 6-18
Figure 7-5: IPMI Web Page .............................................................................................................................. 6-19

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REVISION HISTORY

REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE

1.0 First Release July 2014

Information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Evertz assumes no responsibility for the use thereof nor for
the rights of third parties, which may be effected in any way by the use thereof. Any representations in this document concerning performance of
Evertz products are for informational use only and are not warranties of future performance either express or implied. The only warranty offered by
Evertz in relation to this product is the Evertz standard limited warranty, stated in the sales contract or order confirmation form.

Although every attempt has been made to accurately describe the features, installation and operation of this product in this manual, no warranty is
granted nor liability assumed in relation to any errors or omissions unless specifically undertaken in the Evertz sales contract or order confirmation.
Information contained in this manual is periodically updated and changes will be incorporated into subsequent editions. If you encounter an error,
please notify Evertz Customer Service department. Evertz reserves the right, without notice or liability, to make changes in equipment design or
specifications.

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1. OVERVIEW
MAGNUM-HW-B is the dedicated 1RU Enterprise Class Server hardware that runs the Magnum Control
System for large scale system environments.

Software Pre-installed:

• MAGNUM, requiring only license purchase to activate the MAGNUM modules

Key Features and Benefits:

• 1RU Enterprise Class Server • Six Ethernet ports
• Redundant power supplies • RAID 10 Drive Configuration
• Linux Operating System

Figure 1-1: MAGNUM-HW-B Front and Rear View

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2. SPECIFICATION
Chassis:
• Form Factor
• 1U Rackmount

Dimensions:
• Height 1.7" (43mm)
• Width 17.2" (437mm)
• Depth 26.6" (676mm)
• Gross Weight 43 lbs (19.45 kg)

Front Panel:
• Buttons
o Power On/Off Button
o System Reset Button
o UID Button

LEDs:
• Power LED
• Hard drive activity LED
• 2x Network activity LEDs
• System Overheat LED
• Universal Information (UID) LED

System Cooling:
• 5x Cooling Fans
• 1x Air Shroud

Power Supply:
• 700W AC-DC high-efficiency power supply with PMBus and I2C
• AC Input: 700W: 100-140 V, 50-60 Hz, 8.5-6 Amp
• DC Output +5V standby: 3 Amp
• DC Output +12V: 58 Amp @ 100-140V

Environmental:
• Operating Temperature: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)
• Non-operating Temperature: -40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F)
• Operating Relative Humidity: 8% to 90% (non-condensing)
• Non-operating Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing)

LAN:
• 6x RJ45 LAN ports
• 2x SFP+ LAN port
• 1x RJ45 Dedicated IPMI LAN port

USB:
• 2x USB rear ports

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VGA:
• 1x VGA Port

Keyboard / Mouse:
• PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports

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3. CONNECTIONS

Figure 3-1: MAGNUM-HW-B Connections - Front View

Front:

• Drive Bay 1 – Drive 1 RAID 10

• Drive Bay 2 – Drive 2 RAID 10
• Drive Bay 3 – Drive 3 RAID 10
• Drive Bay 4 – Drive 4 RAID 10
• Drive Bay 5 – Not populated
• Drive Bay 6 – Not populated
• Drive Bay 7 – RAID Battery Backup
• Drive Bay 8 – Not populated
• Optical Drive

Front Panel Buttons:

• Power On/Off Button

• System Reset Button
• UID Button

Front Panel Status:

• Power LED
• Hard drive activity LED
• 2x Network activity LEDs
• System Overheat LED
• Universal Information (UID) LED

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Figure 3-2: MAGNUM-HW-B Connections - Rear View

Rear:

• Dual Redundant Power Connections

• PS2 Mouse
• PS2 Keyboard
• IPMI Port
• USB Port
• USB Port
• RS-232 Serial Port
• VGA Port
• Ethernet Port 0
• Ethernet Port 1
• Ethernet Port 4
• Ethernet Port 5
• Ethernet Port 6
• Ethernet Port 7
• Expansion SFP Port 1
• Expansion SFP Port 2

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4. INSTALLATION
4.1. MAGNUM INSTALLATION
MAGNUM-HW is shipped with the Operating system and MAGNUM software pre-installed. If for any
reason the server needs to be re-installed following the steps below.

1) Insert the latest released version of the Magnum Installation CD/DVD into the DVD-ROM drive.
Reboot the server by pressing the Reset Button.

2) Press <F11> repeatedly while the BIOS displays the SuperMicro logo in Figure 4-1.

Figure 4-1: BIOS SuperMicro Logo

3) Wait for the boot device selection screen shown in Figure 4-2. Select the device called CD/DVD
and press <Enter> to continue.

Figure 4-2: Boot Device Selection

4) Wait for the Magnum boot menu shown in Figure 4-3. Select Install and press <Enter> to
continue.

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Figure 4-3: Magnum Boot Menu

5) Wait for the Installation confirmation screen to appear as shown in Figure 4-4. Press Enter, to
continue.

Figure 4-4: Installation Confirmation

6) Once installation is complete press CRTL+ALT+DEL to reboot as shown in Figure 4-5.

Figure 4-5: Installation Complete

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5. MAGNUM SERVER CONFIGURATION SHELL

The server control tool enables the user to set up the MAGNUM server parameters. Launching the
MAGNUM Server Configuration tool will reveal a number of operations that can be performed in order to
properly set up your server. For more detailed information on the MAGNUM Server Configuration Shell
please refer to the MAGNUM manual. This section outlines the minimum configuration required.

 Tip: Changes that affect the operation of the MAGNUM Server or admin level actions
will cause an authentication prompt to be displayed.

To login to the MAGNUM Server Configuration Shell, the user will have to enter the following information
at the login screen. The login screen is accessed by hitting “ctrl+alt+F2” to switch terminals. At the login
prompt use the following default credentials.

• Enter admin as the username and then press <enter>

• Enter admin as the password and then press <enter>

Figure 5-1 displays the main setup menu. Section 5.1 to 5.3 will guide you through the process of setting
up your server and identifying the function of each configuration tool.

You will use the arrow keys, tab, and enter keys to navigate through the MAGNUM Server Configuration
Shell.

Figure 5-1: Main Server Control Menu

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5.1. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

Selecting the System Configuration option will reveal the screen displayed in Figure 5-2. The main
function of the system configuration menu is to complete the set up of the server configuration. The
System Configuration Menu allows the user to verify or change system level configuration, such as
Date/Time, Hostname, etc; or to perform system level operations such as changing the admin password,
upgrading, rebooting, etc.

Figure 5-2: System Configuration Menu

5.1.1. Setting the Host Name

Selecting the Hostname option from the System Configuration menu will enable the user to set the host
name for the server. The dialog box in Figure 5-3 will appear when this option is selected. The user will be
prompted to enter the desired name for the host into the “Set current host name:” field. This name was set
during initial installation but can be changed using this menu option.

Figure 5-3: Change Host Name

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5.1.2. Setting the Server Date

Selecting Date from the System Configuration menu will enable the user to set the date for which the
server will reference. Select the current day, month and year from the calendar identified in Figure 5-4.

Figure 5-4: Change Date

5.1.3. Setting the Server Time

Selecting Time from the System Configuration menu will enable you to set the current time for which the
server will reference. Select the hour, minute and second identified in the Change Time dialog box as
shown in Figure 5-5. Use the up and down arrow keys to set the values and tab to switch boxes.

Figure 5-5: Change Time

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5.1.4. Setting the Server Time Zone

Selecting Time Zone from the System Configuration menu will enable you to set the current time zone for
the region you are in. Toggle through the list of countries and zones to select your region. Refer to Figure
5-6.

Figure 5-6: Change Time Zone

5.2. NETWORKING CONFIGURATION

The Networking Configuration menu will enable the user to set the network information (IP, Netmask,
Gateway, and Broadcast).

Figure 5-7: Network Configuration Menu

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5.2.1. Assigning an IP Address for eth0

To assign an IP Address, select the (eth0) IP Address option from the Networking Configuration menu.
The dialog box in Figure 5-8 will appear when this option is selected. The user will be prompted to enter
the desired IP address into the “New IP address for eth1” field and then select the OK button. Please note
that the settings must be saved using the Save and Apply option from the Networking Configuration
menu. Please note that DHCP is NOT recommended at any time.

Figure 5-8: Enter New IP Address for eth0

5.2.2. Assigning a Subnet Mask for eth0

To assign a subnet mask for eth0, select the (eth0) Netmask option from the Networking Configuration
menu. The dialog box in Figure 5-9 will appear when this option is selected. The user will be prompted to
enter the desired subnet mask into the “New subnet mask for eth1” field and then select the OK button.
Please note that the settings must be saved using the Save and Apply option from the Networking
Configuration menu.

Figure 5-9: Enter New Subnet Mask for eth0

5.2.3. Assigning a Gateway Address for eth0

To assign a gateway for eth0, select the (eth0) Gateway option from the Networking Configuration menu.
The dialog box in Figure 5-10 will appear when this option is selected. The user will be prompted to enter
the desired gateway into the “New gateway address for eth1” field and then select the OK button. Please
note that the settings must be saved using the Save and Apply option from the Networking Configuration
menu.

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Figure 5-10: Enter New Gateway Address for eth0

5.2.4. Assigning a Broadcast Address for eth0

To assign a broadcast address for eth0, select the (eth0) Broadcast option from the Networking
Configuration menu. The dialog box in Figure 5-11 will appear when this option is selected. The user will
be prompted to enter the desired subnet mask into the “New broadcast address for eth1” field and then
select the OK button. Please note that the settings must be saved using the Save and Apply option from
the Networking Configuration menu.

Figure 5-11: Enter New Broadcast Address for eth0

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5.3. CLUSTER CONFIGURATION

The Cluster Configuration menu will enable the user to set the cluster information for the MAGNUM
system.

Figure 5-12: Cluster Configuration

5.3.1. Multicast Address 1

To assign a multicast address to the MAGNUM system, select the Multicast Address 1 option from the
Cluster Configuration menu. The dialog box in Figure 5-13 will appear when this option is selected. The
user will be prompted to enter the multicast IP address into the “Enter Multicast Address 1” field and then
select the OK button.

Figure 5-13: Change Multicast Address 1

To assign a second multicast address to the MAGNUM system, select the Multicast Address 2 option
and enter the desired multicast IP into the “Enter Multicast Address 2” field and then select the OK button.

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5.3.2. Multicast Interface 1

To assign the network interface to be used for multicast address 1, select the (host 1) IP Address option
from the Cluster Configuration menu. The dialog box in Figure 5-14 will appear when this option is
selected. The user will be prompted to select from that available and configured network interfaces on the
server, select an interface and then select the OK button.

Figure 5-14: Multicast Interface

To assign the second multicast address to the MAGNUM system to a second interface, select the
Multicast Interface 2 option and select from the available and configured network interfaces on the
server, then select the OK button.

5.3.3. Change Database IP

To change the Database IP address, select the Database IP Address option from the Cluster
Configuration menu. The dialog box in Figure 5-15 will appear when this option is selected. If the user
wishes to change the Database IP address, enter a new IP address into the “Enter the IP address” field
and then select the OK button. The Database IP address is the IP address assigned to the Active
MAGNUM server so that all clients have a single address connected to them regardless of which
MAGNUM Server is Active. This is the IP address you will use to access the MAGNUM system.

Figure 5-15: Database IP

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6. APPENDIX
6.1. FAQ

• If the Magnum installer screen is corrupted on startup, switch to other terminals back and forth. For
example, [Ctrl] + [Alt] + [F2] will switch to the command line, and [Ctrl] + [Alt] + [F1] will switch back
to the installer screen.

• After a clean shutdown from the USB stick, the USB stick must be physically removed from the
server, then re-inserted, before the BIOS recognizes it as a potential boot device again.

• Removing the USB stick during installation, before the server is completely powered off, can
corrupt the USB stick and prevent future installations from succeeding when using the same USB
stick. If this occurs, recreate the Magnum Live Installation USB stick.

• To create the Magnum Live Installation USB stick, use LinuxLive USB Creator (version 2.8.18 or
greater) available from http://www.linuxliveusb.com.

1. Choose your USB key

2. Choose the source to be the required ISO image.
3. Change nothing for Persistence.
4. Select ONLY “Format the key in FAT32”
5. Click the lightning icon to start the installation

6.2. IPMI
6.2.1. IPMI Remote Access

1. Reboot the server by pressing the Reset Button (if the server is not rebooting already).

2. Press <DELETE> repeatedly while the BIOS displays the SuperMicro logo in Figure 6-1.

Figure 6-1: BIOS SuperMicro Logo

3. Navigate to Advanced > IPMI Configuration > Set LAN Configuration.

4. Set the IP Address Source to Static.

5. Set the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway Address to ensure the PC can reach the server.
Never change the MAC Address.

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Figure 6-2: IPMI Configuration

6. Press <F10> to save the BIOS settings.

When asked to save and exit as shown in Figure 6-3, select OK to power off the server.

Figure 6-3: Save BIOS Settings

7. Disconnect all power cables for at least 10 seconds.

8. Plug an Ethernet cable into the IPMI Ethernet port highlighted in Figure 6-4.

Figure 6-4: IPMI Ethernet Port

9. Plug in all power cables and the server should power on automatically.

10. On the PC, point a web browser to the server’s IPMI IP Address.

11. Login using the username ADMIN and password ADMIN.

12. The web page shown in Figure 6-5 should appear.

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Figure 6-5: IPMI Web Page

13. Navigate to Miscellaneous > UID Control. Select TURN ON. Click Save then click OK.

14. The leftmost UID LED under the power buttons should be blinking Blue.

15. Select TURN OFF. Click Save then click OK.

16. Reboot the server by pressing the Reset Button. Press <DELETE> repeatedly while the BIOS
displays the SuperMicro logo.

17. Navigate to Advanced > IPMI Configuration > Set LAN Configuration. Set the IP Address to
000.000.000.000 to prevent IP conflicts.

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6.3. DRIVE SWAPPING – REPLACING A FAILED DRIVE

 This procedure is designed for only using new clear drives.

6.3.1. Overview
MAGNUM-HW-B uses raid 10

Important to note that in this raid you can on replace a drive with one that is equal or greater in size, for
field replacements Evertz is able to provide the HDDs

6.3.2. Replacing a Failed Drive Notes:

1. Only insert a drive with the RAID configuration CLEARED.

2. Replace a failed drive only while the server is running

A. The drive will rebuild automatically

3. If a drive does not rebuild automatically, the drive is not clear.

A. If inserting a drive from a different server, during reboot, select “Clear”.
B. If inserting a drive from the same server, during reboot, select “Import Foreign Configuration

4. Red light will blink while the drive is rebuilding

5. Powering off the server will cause rebuilding to restart.

6. If necessary remove failed drive from tray and replace with new drive.

7. The server will not boot without manual intervention if the drive is inserted while powered off.
A. Only insert the new drive while the server is running.

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