Sony NSR-500 User Manual

NSR-1000 series
Issue: Jan/26/2009
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 Overview
This document describes “HDD installation” and “software clean installation”
procedures for NSR-500. Clean installation means that all the data in NSR-500 will
be cleaned up. Before clean installation you should confirm whether all data can be
deleted.
 Applicable Model
NSR-500 Series
 To Be Required
- Either the following is necessary
・ Install-USB-Device
・ Install-DVD and DVD-Drive with USB interface
- USB keyboard (*1)
- NSBK-HS05 (*2)
Note.
(*1) Use a general USB keyboard .
The one with special keys, buttons or sticks may not work.
(*2) It is highly recommended to install NSBK-HS05 Hard Disk Drives into
NSR-500 :00.
Please refer to the NSR-500 compatible HDD list for the other hard disk drives,
which has been tested and confirmed the operational functionalities.
http://www.sony.co.jp/Products/NSR/NSR500_compatible_hdd_list.pdf
Issued: April 28, 2011
NSR-500
NSR Installation Guide
This information has been prepared for the professional installers
not for the end users. Please handle the information with care.

Sony NSR-500 Specifications

General

Model	NSR-500
Category	Server
Memory	2 GB
RAID Levels	0, 1
Operating System	Linux
Network	Gigabit Ethernet
Power Supply	AC 100-240V
Form Factor	Rackmount
Video Input Channels	16
Video Output	VGA
Network Protocols	TCP/IP, HTTP, FTP
Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo

Summary

Overview of NSR Installation

Applicable Model for NSR

Requirements for NSR Installation

Installation Media Options

Requires either an Install-USB-Device or an Install-DVD with a USB interface DVD drive.

Keyboard and Drive Recommendations

A general USB keyboard is needed; NSBK-HS05 is highly recommended.

HDD Installation Steps

Unlock and Remove Front Cover

Use the HDD cover key to unlock and remove the front cover.

Remove HDD Lock

Remove the HDD lock for the installation slot by pushing the tabs inward.

Remove Tray and Set HDD

Remove the tray and secure the HDD into it using four screws.

Insert Tray and Lock

Insert the HDD tray into the slot and reinsert the HDD lock.

Reattach Front Cover

Reattach the front cover and lock it using the key.

Software Clean Installation Procedures

Prepare Installation Media and Start

Connect Install-USB-Device or DVD Drive and push the power button to start.

Initiate Clean Install

Press 'c' key, then 'y' to confirm data replacement and continue installation.

Select RAID Mode

Choose a RAID mode for installation or allow the system to select the default mode.

System OS Installation

The system updates BIOS and installs the OS on the HDD, creating partitions and filesystems.

Complete Installation and Shutdown

Remove installation media and press SPACE to shut down the system after completion.

NSR Application Installation

Push the power button to continue installation procedures for the NSR Application.

Execute Setup Wizard

After the previous step, rebooting starts automatically, followed by the setup wizard.