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Harmonic MediaGrid User Manual

Harmonic MediaGrid
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Rev C
Harmonic MediaGrid
Release 4.1
Installation and Configuration Guide

Table of Contents

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Harmonic MediaGrid Specifications

General IconGeneral
CategoryStorage
Data ProtectionRAID, replication
Access ProtocolsNFS, SMB, FTP
IntegrationThird-party applications and cloud services
Form FactorRackmount
File SystemProprietary
InterfaceEthernet

Summary

Introduction to Harmonic MediaGrid

System Overview and Requirements

Provides details on system components, requirements, network diagrams, and RAID configurations.

System Installation

Step-by-step instructions for installing Harmonic MediaGrid systems with ContentServer 4000 series.

System Configuration

Instructions for configuring network switches, ContentDirectors, ContentServers, and ContentBridges.

System Overview and Requirements

Harmonic MediaGrid Components

Details the primary hardware components that comprise a Harmonic MediaGrid system.

Network Configuration

Provides site-specific information for integrating the system into existing networks and Windows domains.

Supported RAID Configurations

Explains the difference between capacity and performance optimized RAID configurations.

System Installation with ContentServer 4000 Series

Site Preparation

Outlines prerequisites for installation including environmental, power, and site considerations.

Rack Mounting Procedures

Detailed instructions and precautions for physically installing system components into a rack.

Component Connection

Details the procedures for connecting system components, including network cables and power.

System Installation with ContentServer 3000 Series

Site Preparation

Lists prerequisites for installation, covering environmental, power, and site requirements.

Rack Mounting Procedures

Provides an overview of installing components and detailed rack mounting instructions for the 3000 series.

Component Connection

Details the procedures for connecting system components, including network cables and power.

System Configuration

Configuring Network Switches

Explains how to configure network switches using the Harmonic MediaGrid Configuration Assistant.

Joining Cluster to Windows Domain

Provides detailed steps for integrating the system with Active Directory for authentication.

Verifying System Services

Outlines procedures to verify essential services are running on ContentServers and ContentDirectors.

Installing File System Driver

Download File System Driver

Instructions on obtaining the FSD software from Harmonic's download site.

Install FSD for Windows

Step-by-step guide for installing the FSD on Windows client platforms.

Install FSD for Linux

Detailed instructions for installing the FSD on Linux client platforms.

Accessing Harmonic MediaGrid

Mount File System Using Windows

Guides on mapping network drives and setting FSD properties for Windows clients.

Mount File System Using Macintosh

Covers mount options, system level mounts, and automatic connections for Mac clients.

Mount File System Using Linux

Provides instructions for mounting the file system on Linux clients, including additional mount options.

Connecting Clients Using ContentBridge

Explains how clients access the system via CIFS, FTP, or NFS using a ContentBridge.

Administrative Procedures

Drive Capacity Expansion

Details the process of expanding drive capacity, including shelf evacuation and planning.

Powering Down System Components

Provides step-by-step instructions for safely powering down system devices.

Upgrading System Firmware

Covers procedures for upgrading firmware on ContentDirectors, ContentServers, and ContentBridges.

Hardware Reference

ContentDirector Hardware

Describes front and rear panel components and status indicators for ContentDirector models.

ContentServer 3000 Hardware

Details front/rear panels, LEDs, and disk drive status for ContentServer 3000.

ContentStore 3160 Hardware

Covers front/rear panels, LEDs, and disk drive status for ContentStore 3160.

ContentStore 5840/5840A Hardware

Describes front panel components, drive numbering, LEDs, and rear panel components.

5406 Network Switch

Provides front and rear views, and power/cooling specifications for the 5406 Network Switch.

Troubleshooting Harmonic MediaGrid

Harmonic MediaGrid Log Files

Explains the purpose and location of log files for problem diagnosis.

Verifying DHCP Server Status

Details how to verify DHCP server status and check for synchronization issues.

Checking Log Files for Errors

Focuses on finding startup errors and verifying time synchronization in log files.

Network Time Protocol (NTP)

Explains the importance of NTP for time synchronization and provides commands for querying time.

Legacy Hardware Platforms

Legacy ContentDirector Models

Describes front and rear panel components and status LEDs for legacy ContentDirector models.

Legacy ContentBridge Models

Covers front panel components, status LEDs, and rear panel components for ContentBridge 1000/1000B.

ContentBridge 2010B/C/D/E Hardware

Details front panel components, status LEDs, and drive indicators for ContentBridge 2010B/C/D/E.

ContentDirector Resource Limits

Capacity Specifications

Explains terms like storage capacity, file count, and directory count.

Resource Limits

Details limits tied to memory, disk, and internal data structures for ContentDirectors.

Capacity Planning

Offers guidance on capacity planning using specifications and resource limits.

Safety and Regulatory Compliance

Important Safety Instructions

Provides essential safety guidelines for operators and service personnel.

Safety Symbols and Warnings

Explains safety symbols and translated warnings for installation and handling.

Product Environmental Compliance

Outlines compliance with regulations like FCC, ICES, CE, RoHS, and WEEE.

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