AMS Express Topic Library
About the AMS Express
Release Notes
AMS Express Version 1.5.3
AMS Express Version 1.5.2
Not supported in this AMS Express release
Changes and features in the previous release
AMS Express Version 1.4.0
AMS Express Known Problems
AMS Express Quick Start Guides
AMS Express Quick Start Guide
Hardware Overview
Primary Chassis
Front View
Rear View
Expansion Chassis
Front View
Rear View
Installing the Hardware
Prerequisites
Specifications
Unpacking the system
Rack mounting
Prerequisites
Installing the rack rails
Securing the system
Cabling the system
Cabling: Primary Chassis
Cabling: Expansion Chassis
Cabling: Connecting Power Cables and Powering On
Powering the system
Powering Off an AMS Express Unit
Powering On a powered-off AMS Express Unit
Software Overview
AMS Express GUI (AMS-GUI)
StorNext GUI (SN-GUI)
Baseboard Management Controller GUI (BMC-GUI)
Command Line Interface (CLI)
Commissioning the System
Preparation
IP addresses & passwords
Connect the PC to the AMS Express
Network switch method (preferred)
Direct Connection
Configure the PC Network Settings
Primary Chassis Setup
Configure Networks
Utilizing the AMS-GUI
Configure the Management Network (Hypervisor)
Patch NIC firmware
Configure StorNext Network
Configure StorNext VM NTP Time/Date Settings
Configure BMC Settings
File System Naming
Determine StorNext node
Rename the file system
Rejoin the cluster
Create NAS Share
Add Entries to StorNext Hosts File
Access StorNext VM on Top Controller B / Secondary
Edit NAS configuration file
NAS configuration
Map a network drive
Additional NAS Step
Workgroup / gvadmin
GV VM IP Addressing
Start Remote Desktop
Provide IP Address for the VM
Verify IP is Operational
Optional Settings
Enable email health alerts
Enable Network Time Protocol
Enable Cloud-Based Analytics
Enable the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
Expansion Chassis Setup
Expansion Chassis Overview
Expansion Chassis Setup
Log in
Add RAID Sets
Label LUNs
Stop File Systems
Configure StorNext File System
Open & Login to StorNext GUI (SN-GUI)
Configure the File System(s)
Add Drives to Stripe Group
Disk Assignment
Apply Changes
Confirmation
Start File Systems
Configure System Manager
Obtain StorNext Software installers
K2 System Addition
SiteConfig Preparation
Adding AMS Express
Verification
Repeat process steps for Grass Valley VM on Controller B
Adding K2 Summits, GV I/O's, GVRE's or Core servers
As DLC clients
As SMB clients
Monitoring the System
Logging on to the AMS Express system
Retrieving the AMS Express system information
Managing Cluster
Key component definition
Viewing Graphs
Icons
Monitoring Health
Monitoring System Components
Monitoring Storage
Monitoring Performance
Viewing System
Viewing Virtual Machines
Viewing Storage
Configuration
Tasks
Logging out from AMS Express system
Upgrading the System
Upgrading AMS Express system from version 1.5.2 to version 1.5.3
Preparing for upgrade
Upgrading the AMS Express
Verifying the upgrade
Servicing the System
Removing and replacing FRUs
Taking ESD precautions
Servicing FRUs in Primary Chassis and Expansion Chassis
Removing the Bezel
Installing the Bezel
Replacing the Data Drive
Detecting failed data drives
Preparing to remove failed data drives from the software array
Removing drive tray from the chassis
Inserting drive tray into the chassis
Configuring data drive(s) to rebuild
Servicing FRUs in Primary Chassis only
Replacing the Power Supply Unit (PSU)
Removing a PSU from the Primary Chassis
Installing the PSU
Servicing FRUs in Expansion Chassis only
Replacing the Power Supply Unit (PSU)
Removing a PSU from the Expansion Chassis
Installing the PSU
Replacing the Fan Module
Removing a Fan Module from the Expansion Chassis
Installing a Fan Module into the Expansion Chassis
Replacing the I/O Module
Removing I/O Module from the Expansion Chassis
Installing I/O Module into the Expansion Chassis
Network Diagrams
Island Install
Corporate Network
Troubleshooting
Collect Logs
Collecting logs
Redeploy System Manager
Overview
Remove and Reinstall VM
Configure
Manual GV VM Failover
Overview
Failover Process
Copy Script
Start GV VM
GV VM IP
K2 Config
Failback Process
Node2 GV VM Shutdown
Node1 GV VM Start
Factory Reset
Overview
Preparation
System Shutdown
Copy latest build images
Method 1
Method 2
Power Cycle
Verify and load Build
StorNext Download
GV VM Download
Clear to ship script
System Power-On
Ethernet Speed Override
NAS Licensing
Obtain File System IDs
Install Licenses
Health Check Script
Obtaining The Script
Usage - AMS Express 1.5.x
Usage - AMS Express 1.4.x
Analysis Steps
System, Safety, and Regulatory Information
General Information
Notational Conventions
Explanation of Symbols
Safety Information
Safety Precautions
Safety and Rack-Mountable Systems
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Battery Disposal
Product Regulatory Information
Trademarks and Agreements
Patent Information
Copyright and Trademark Notice