Hardware Guide

Nexio® AMP Gen-7

July 2014

175-100486-01

Delivering the Moment

Nexio AMP® Gen-7

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Nexio AMP® Gen-7 Contents

Contents
Overview................................................................................................................ 5
Software ................................................................................................................................................... 5
Chassis Components ................................................................................................................................. 5
Connectors and Ports ............................................................................................................................... 8

Rack Mounting the Chassis .................................................................................. 18

Choosing a Rack Location ....................................................................................................................... 18
Installing the Rail Assemblies ................................................................................................................. 18
Installing the Chassis .............................................................................................................................. 22

Configuring the Software ..................................................................................... 23

Downloading Nexio Software ................................................................................................................. 23
Registering the Software License ........................................................................................................... 23
Accessing Nexio Config ........................................................................................................................... 25
Creating LLM RAID Sets .......................................................................................................................... 25

Maintaining the System ....................................................................................... 26

Nexio Software Updates ......................................................................................................................... 26
Backup and Recovery ............................................................................................................................. 26
Installing Hard Drive Trays...................................................................................................................... 26
Removing and Reinstalling the Chassis Cover ........................................................................................ 28
Maintaining Power Supply Modules ...................................................................................................... 30
Replacing Fans ........................................................................................................................................ 32

Safety Information ............................................................................................... 32

Terms and Symbols................................................................................................................................. 32
RoHS Directive ........................................................................................................................................ 33
WEEE....................................................................................................................................................... 33
Electrical Safety Guidelines .................................................................................................................... 34
Operational Safety Guidelines ................................................................................................................ 35

Specifications ....................................................................................................... 36
Hardware Features ................................................................................................................................. 36
Physical and Environmental ................................................................................................................... 36

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Power and Cooling.................................................................................................................................. 37

Video I/O Formats .................................................................................................................................. 37
Channel Configurations .......................................................................................................................... 37
Broadcast Signal I/O ............................................................................................................................... 38
Audio ...................................................................................................................................................... 38
270 Mbps SDI Video Formats ................................................................................................................. 39
1.5 Gbps HD/SDI 1080i, 1080p/Psf, 720 Video Formats ........................................................................ 39
3.0 Gbps HD/SDI 1080 Video Formats .................................................................................................... 40
Aspect Ratio ............................................................................................................................................ 40
Timecode I/O .......................................................................................................................................... 40
Storage, Technology and Options .......................................................................................................... 41
RS-422, TCP/UDP Protocols and GPI Control.......................................................................................... 41
FTP File Interchange ............................................................................................................................... 42

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Nexio AMP® Gen-7 Software

Overview
The Nexio® Advanced Media Platform (AMP) Generation-7 video server is a two rack unit (2RU)
standardized IT platform. The Nexio AMP® Gen-7 has an Intel-based motherboard and features a high
performance Xeon CPU with faster RAM. The AMP Gen-7 platform allows additional channels,
sophisticated graphic capabilities and video/audio processing modules. AMP Gen-7 is available in the
following platforms:
 AMP Gen-7 HDI
 AMP Gen-7 HDX
 AMP Gen-7 Share
The AMP Gen-7 platform will be shared with several hardware and software products including the
following:
 Versio multi-channel integrated-playback server
 ChannelBrand multi-channel master control branding engine
 Nexio G8 production graphics engine
 Velocity non-linear editor
 InstantOnline render and transcode engine.

Software
Nexio AMP Gen-7 runs on Nexio 7.5 software and higher.
Nexio AMP Gen-7 runs on Windows 7 Ultimate.

Core Services
 LLM. The fundamental application that manages the storage. It provides API services that are
accessed by other applications. The LLM manages the channel I/O and all encode/playback
processes.
 Nexio FTP Server. Provides media file exchange services with other Nexio and third party devices for
broadcast industry-standard file formats including Nexio’s internal LXF standard.

Included Applications
 NXOS. Standard user interface for Nexio AMP platforms.
 Nexio Config. Configuration software tool for Nexio AMP platforms.
 FTP Client. Features the Nexio software GUI for easy file transfer.
 Nexio Monitor. Monitors the status of your AMP device.

Chassis Components
The Nexio AMP Gen-7 features a 2RU chassis.

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Nexio AMP® Gen-7 Chassis Components

Front Panel

Disk Drive LEDs

Each disk drive carrier has two LEDs.
 Green or Blue. Each hard disk drive has either a green or blue LED that indicates drive activity. This
LED will blink on and off when the drive is being accessed.
 Red. The red LED indicates a drive failure.

Front Panel Buttons

Button Description
Power. Use the power button to apply or remove power from the internal power
supply to the server. When you turn off power using the button, you remove the
main power but keep standby power. You must unplug the system to remove all
power.
Reset. Use the reset button to reboot the system. You will need to use a pen or
another small pointed device to work this reset button.

Front Panel LEDs

Indicator Description
Power.
Green indicates the system is on.
Amber indicates the system is off and plugged in.
HDD. Indicates IDE channel activity. When flashing, indicates SAS2/SATA drive
activity.

NIC 1. When flashing, this LED indicates network activity on GLAN1.

NIC 2. When flashing, this LED indicates network activity on GLAN2.

Power Failure. When flashing, this LED indicates a failure in one of the power
supplies.

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Indicator Description
Overheat / Fan Fail. When flashing, this LED indicates a fan failure. When on but
not flashing, this LED indicates an overheat condition which may be caused by an
airflow obstruction or ambient room temperature that is too high.

Back Panel
Back panel components are identified in the drawing. Please note that the exact placement of each
device may vary slightly from this drawing.

Motherboard I/O
The motherboard connectors are represented in the drawing and identified in the table.
Index Connector
A IPMI LAN
B RS-232 Serial LTC Input
C 4 USB 2.0 port connectors
D Gigabit LAN 1 and LAN 2
E Integrated VGA (Covered)

Card Slots
Index Card
1 DVI port on left / Display port on right
2 Empty
3 Broadcast Video I/O
4 AES Audio Breakout ports.
1 - 2 Port (left) – first 2 record and playback channels
3 - 4 Port (right) – last 2 record and playback channels
5 HDI – SAS Host Adapter (no outputs)
HDX – Fibre Channel (with outputs)
6 Gigabit LAN 3 and LAN 4
7 AB4 card / VHDCI Breakout Cable to RS-422 and GPI

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Connectors and Ports

The following connectors are provided with the AMP Gen-7 device. They are included in the shipping
container with the server.
 VHDCI Breakout Cable (1)
 RJ-12 to DB-9 Master Adapters (4)
 RJ-12 to DB-9 Tributary Adapters (4)
 MDR-X75HD-Coax Cables (2)
 HD-BNC Male to BNC Female Cables (9)
AMP Gen-7 supports eight RS-422 serial ports. These ports are typically used for automation control
with one port assigned to each server channel.
The physical ports are provided via the VHDCI Breakout cable which attaches to the After Burner 4 (AB4)
card on the back of the server. The Breakout cable terminates in eight RJ-12 connectors pinned as
Master. Eight general purpose interface (GPI) connectors are also available via the Breakout cable.
The eight RJ-12 to DB-9 adapters can be used as necessary depending on the equipment you are
connecting to the Nexio system. These adapters have built-in master and tributary pin conversions and
are labeled Master and Tributary. You can use the adapters with the Breakout cable to effect a direct
connection to ADC or D-Series automation. You can also connect to most RS-422 controllers such as DNF
Controls, HiTech, JL Cooper and other automation device servers.

VHDCI Breakout Cable

The Breakout cable connects to the AB4 board on the server via a single VHDCI connector. On the other
end, 16 individual RJ connectors provide eight RS-422 serial ports and eight GPI ports.
Each port is labeled with a letter starting with 1 and A. (For example: 1A, 2A, 3A.) The letters O and I
have been omitted.

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Nexio AMP® Gen-7 Connectors and Ports

VHDCI Breakout Cable Labels

Breakout Cable Lengths

Cables shipped with the Nexio device are 7 feet (210 cm) in total length. This includes a 3 feet (90 cm)
portion, a single cable from the VHDCI connector carrying all 16 ports and the remaining 4 feet (120 cm)
individual cables for each port.
 The 7-ft breakout cable provided with the Nexio AMP device is ICC part number 502120-00.
 A 16-ft breakout cable is available, ICC part number 502120-01.

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VHDCI Breakout Cable Dimensions

Breakout Cable Pinouts

 64 pin VHDCI connector attaches to the AB4 port on the Nexio AMP.
 16 RJ-12 connectors attach to other devices.
 8 RS-422 serial ports are labeled A through H.
 8 GPI ports are labeled J through R (no labels for the letters I or O.)

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Nexio AMP® Gen-7 Connectors and Ports

RS-422 Port Connector Pinout Table

VHDCI AMP Signal Flow RJ-12 RJ-12
Pin Software Direction Pins Cable End
Ports Label
1, 35 GND NA empty
2, 36 1 TX+, TX-  1, 2 A
3, 37 1 RX+, RX-  4, 3 A
4, 38 2 TX+, TX-  1, 2 B
5, 39 2 RX+, RX-  4, 3 B
6, 40 3 TX+, TX-  1, 2 C
7, 41 3 RX+, RX-  4, 3 C
8, 42 4 TX+, TX-  1, 2 D
9, 43 4 RX+, RX-  4, 3 D
10, 44 5 TX+, TX-  1, 2 E
11, 45 5 RX+, RX-  4, 3 E
12, 46 6 TX+, TX-  1, 2 F
13, 47 6 RX+, RX-  4, 3 F
14, 48 7 TX+, TX-  1, 2 G
15, 49 7 RX+, RX-  4, 3 G
16, 50 8 TX+, TX-  1, 2 H
17, 51 8 RX+, RX-  4, 3 H

GPI-Out Port Connector Pinout Table

VHDCI GPO RJ-12 RJ-12
Pin Label Pins Cable End
Label
18, 19 GPO1 1, 4 J
20, 21 GPO2 1, 4 K
22, 23 GPO3 1, 4 L
24, 25 GPO4 1, 4 M
26, 27 GPO5 1, 4 N
28, 29 GPO6 1, 4 P
30, 31 GPO7 1, 4 Q
32, 33 GPO8 1, 4 R
34 GND

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GPI-In Port Connector Pinout Table

VHDCI GPI RJ-12 RJ-12
Pin Label Pins Cable End
Label
52, 53 GPI1, GND 2, 3 J
54, 55 GPI2, GND 2, 3 K
56, 57 GPI3, GND 2, 3 L
58, 59 GPI4, GND 2, 3 M
60, 61 GPI5, GND 2, 3 N
62, 63 GPI6, GND 2, 3 P
64, 65 GPI7, GND 2, 3 Q
66, 67 GPI8, GND 2, 3 R
68 GND

RJ-12 to DB-9 Adapters

The eight RJ-12 to DB-9 adapters have built-in master and tributary pin conversions and are labeled
Master and Tributary. You can use these adapters with the Breakout cable to connect the Nexio AMP
server to other devices.

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Nexio AMP® Gen-7 Connectors and Ports

Master Adapters
Use the Master Adapters when you want to control the Nexio AMP server from an external device.
ICC 134-000722Q-00
MASTER
SMPTE
DB9M RJ12F
7 Rx+ ← 1 Tx+
2 Rx- ← 2 Tx-
8 Tx- → 3 Rx-
3 Tx+ → 4 Rx+

9 Gnd ─ 5 NA
1 NA ─ 6 NA
4 NC
5 NC
6 NC

Tributary Adapters
Use the Tributary Adapters when you want to control an external device from the Nexio AMP.
ICC 134-000721Q-00
TRIBUTARY
SMPTE
DB9M RJ12F

3 Rx+ ← 1 Tx+
8 Rx- ← 2 Tx-

2 Tx- → 3 Rx-
7 Tx+ → 4 Rx+
9 Gnd ─ 5 NA
1 NA ─ 6 NA
4 NC
5 NC
6 NC

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Nexio AMP® Gen-7 Connectors and Ports

MDR-X75HD Coax Cables

The MDR-X75HD coax cable connects to the AES audio breakout ports. Ports 1 and 2 are on the left side
of the card and represent the first two record and playback channels. Ports 3 and 4 are on the right side
of the card and represent the last two record and playback channels.

MDR-X75HD Pinout
Pin Signal Cable Color
1 GND White
2 AES Input-1 White
3 GND White
4 AES Input-2 White
5 GND White
6 AES Input-3 White
7 GND White
8 AES Input-4 White
9 GND White
10 AES Input-5 White
11 GND White
12 AES Input-6 White
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Pin Signal Cable Color

13 GND White
14 AES Input-7 White
15 GND White
16 AES Input-8 White
17 GND White
18 LTC INPUT-1 Yellow
19 AES Output-1 Blue
20 GND Blue
21 AES Output-2 Blue
22 GND Blue
23 AES Output-3 Blue
24 GND Blue
25 AES Output-4 Blue
26 GND Blue
27 AES Output-5 Blue
28 GND Blue
29 AES Output-6 Blue
30 GND Blue
31 AES Output-7 Blue
32 GND Blue
33 AES Output-8 Blue
34 GND Blue
35 LTC Input-2 Yellow
36 GND Blue

HD-BNC Female Cables

The HD-BNC cables connect to the Broadcast Video I/O ports. ICC cable part number is 165-100024Q00.

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Connector Specifications
The following information is provided for service professionals who want to customize cables and
connectors.

RS-422 Wiring – EIA-422 DB-9

Generic SMPTE Master SMPTE Master Tributary Master
RS-422 Tributary RJ12 – AB4 RJ12 RJ45
DB9 RS422 DB9M SMPTE DB9F SMPTE RJ12 Master RJ12 Trib RJ45 Master
M EIA-422 SMPTE Master SMPTE Trib ADC D-Ser

1 Tx- → 2 Rx- 8 Rx- 3 Rx- 2 Rx- 6 Rx-

2 Tx+ → 7 Rx+ 3 Rx+ 4 Rx+ 1 Rx+ 3 Rx+

3 Rx+ ← 3 Tx+ 7 Tx+ 1 Tx+ 4 Tx+ 1 Tx+

4 Rx- ← 8 Tx- 2 Tx- 2 Tx- 3 Tx- 2 Tx-

5 GND

6 RTS-

7 RTS+

8 CTS+

9 CTS-

RJ-12 GPI Pinout

RJ-11 – 6 pos, 4-pin, 1 pair

RJ-14 – 6 pos, 4-pin, 2 pair
RJ-12 – 6 pos, 6-pin, 3 pair
RJ-45 – 8 pos, 8-pin, 4 pair

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RJ45 D-Series RJ12 RS422 RJ12 GPI

RJ45 STANDARD RJ12 STANDARD AB4 AB3 HBC BELKIN Test Plug Test Plug
Cat5 TP Cat3 TP ADC FAN-OUT JUMPER 422 GPI
PLUG JACK 502120 (1) F3L661(2) (M) loopback (M) loopback
1 Tx+
2 Tx- 1 Tx+ Rx+ Tx+ ──┐ OUT ─┐
3 Rx+ 2 Tx- Rx- Tx- ┐ │ IN ─┘
4 3 Rx- Tx- Rx- ┘ │ GND ─┐
5 4 Rx+ Tx+ Rx+ ──┘ OUT ─┘
6 Rx- 5 nc gnd nc nc nc
7 6 nc nc nc nc nc
8

1. VHDCI68 to (16) RJ12

2. RJ12 to RJ12 jumper cable shipped with Nexio products

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Nexio AMP® Gen-7 Choosing a Rack Location

Rack Mounting the Chassis

Note. Read this entire section before you start mounting your chassis into its rack.
Here is a list of summary tasks you will perform to mount the chassis into its rack.
 Locate the two rail assemblies in your mounting kit and separate the inner rails from the outer rails.
 Install the inner rails on the chassis.
 Install the outer rails on the rack.
 Align the inner and outer rails to install the chassis into the rack.

Choosing a Rack Location

The rack that will hold your chassis must be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated.
Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated. The chassis must be
located near a grounded power outlet.
 Allow at least 25 inches of clearance in front of the rack so you can open the front panel and access
the drive unit.
 Leave at least 30 inches of clearance in back of the rack to allow sufficient airflow for chassis
ventilation and for easy access.

Installing the Rail Assemblies

The chassis package includes a rack mounting kit with two rail assemblies. Each assembly has three
sections:
 An inner rail secures directly to the chassis.
 An outer rail secures to the rack.
 A middle rail extends from the outer rail.

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Nexio AMP® Gen-7 Installing the Rail Assemblies

Locking Tabs
Each inner rail has a locking tab that locks the chassis into place when the unit is installed. These tabs
also lock the chassis in place when the unit is extended from the rack. They are designed to prevent the
system from coming completely out of the rack when the chassis is pulled out for servicing.

Separating the Inner Rails from the Outer Rails

Each rail assembly is specifically designed for the either the left or the right side of the chassis.
1. Identify the left and right rail assemblies.
2. Pull the inner rail out of the outer rail until it is fully extended.
3. Press the locking tab down to release and separate the inner rails.

4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the second rail assembly.

Installing the Inner Rails on the Chassis

1. Once the left and right inner rails have been correctly identified, place the inner rail firmly against
the side of the chassis. Align the hooks on the side of the chassis with the holes in the inner rail.
2. Slide the inner rail forward toward the front of the chassis until the rail clicks into the locked
position. This secures the inner rail to the chassis.
3. Secure the inner rail to the chassis with screws.

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Nexio AMP® Gen-7 Installing the Rail Assemblies

4. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the inner rail on the other side of the chassis.

Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack

1. Press upward on the locking tab at the rear end of the middle rail.
2. Push the middle rail back into the outer rail.
3. Hang the hooks on the front of the outer rail onto the slots on the front of the rack. If necessary, use
screws to secure the outer rails to the rack.

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Nexio AMP® Gen-7 Installing the Rail Assemblies

4. Push the middle rail back into the outer rail.

5. Hang the hooks on the front of the outer rail onto the slots on the front of the rack. Use screws to
secure the outer rails to the rack as needed.

6. Pull out the rear of the outer rail, adjusting the length until it fits within the posts of the rack.

7. Hang the hooks of the rear portion of the outer rail onto the slots on the rear of the rack. Use screws
to secure the rear of the outer rail to the rear of the rack.

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Installing the Chassis

1. Pull the middle rail out from the front of the outer rail. Make sure that the ball-bearing shuttle is at
the front locking position of the middle rail.
2. Align the chassis inner rails with the front of the middle rails.

3. Slide the inner rails on the chassis into the middle rails on the rack. Keep the pressure even on both
sides until the locking tab of the inner rail clicks into the front of the middle rail. The chassis should
now be locked into the fully extended position.
4. Press the locking tabs down on both sides of the unit at the same time and push the chassis all the
way back to the rear of the rack.

For added security, you can use screws to secure the chassis handles to the front of the rack.

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Nexio AMP® Gen-7 Downloading Nexio Software

Connecting to Power
 Connect both power cords to an adequate power source. Using a UPS is strongly recommended.
 Connect each of the two redundant power supplies to a separate electrical circuit for added
protection.

Configuring the Software

You must perform the following tasks to configure your Nexio AMP device:
 Download the Nexio Software
 Register your Nexio Software License
 Access the Nexio Config software application.

Downloading Nexio Software

Use this link to locate your Nexio software:
 https://files.imaginecommunications.com/get .

1. Navigate to: Public > 060 Transmissions and Specialty Servers > Software Release and choose the
highest software version number. AMP Gen-7 requires a minimum of software version 7.5.0. The
files you need are split into two self-extracting files.
 NexioX.X: the main installation files
 NexioX.X_Drivers_and_SAs: the most recent service alerts and drivers.
2. You can extract the installation files onto the root of a USB flash drive. This gives you a baseline
image to use in the future for backup and recovery.
3. Plug the USB flash drive into your AMP Gen-7 device. Browse to the latest Nexio Software Release
files and double-click NEXIOSetup.exe. When the pop-up displays, click Yes to copy the files onto
the local hard drive. Click No to run the installation from its location on the USB flash drive.
4. When the Nexio Setup application displays, you can use it to set up your AMP Gen-7 device.

Registering the Software License

You must register the software before you can configure your device. Here is a summary list of steps you
must take to activate your Nexio software license.
 Use the Registration Manager software to generate a .dc file.
 Email the .dc file along with your ordering information to Imagine Communications Customer
Support.
 Wait for Customer Support to send you an .rc file by return email (not more than one business day.)
 Use the Registration Manager and the .rc file to register your Nexio Software.

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Nexio AMP® Gen-7 Accessing Nexio Config

Generating a .dc File

1. Launch the Software License Key (SLK) Registration Manager from your server’s desktop by
navigating to Start > All Programs > Imagine Communications > Utilities > Software License Key >
Registration Manager. The SLK Registration Manager displays.

2. Click Register. The Windows Save As dialog displays.

3. Enter a filename, choose a location, and click Save. A pop-up will quickly indicate that the software
has generated a .dc (deployment code) file.

Emailing the .dc File

4. Use Email to send a copy of your .dc file to Imagine Communications Customer Support. Be sure to
include the following information in your email.
 Your purchase order number.
 Product name and version number of your Nexio software.
 The number of licenses you are registering.
The Support Team will send you an .rc file by return Email. When you receive the .rc file, copy it to
the desktop of your server.

Loading the .rc File

5. Restart the Registration Manager and click the Load RC button to load the .rc file.
6. Follow the screen prompts to finish registering your server software.

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Accessing Nexio Config

You must download and register your Nexio software before you can access the Nexio Config software
configuration tool. To launch the configuration tool, double-click the Nexio Config icon on the desktop
of your server.

Creating LLM RAID Sets

Once your Nexio software is downloaded and registered, you can start the LLM and create your RAID
set.

AMP Gen-7 HDI

When you set up an AMP Gen-7 HDI device for the first time, you must create your RAID set using the
LLM. When you are done, you must close the LLM and re-launch it.
The HDI device comes with either 8 or 16 drives. Here the RAID type should be RAID-6 which will require
2 parity disks.

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Nexio AMP® Gen-7 Nexio Software Updates

AMP Gen-7 HDX

When you add an AMP Gen-7 HDX device to an existing Nexio system with LLM RAID sets already
created, you do not need to create a RAID set. All you need to do is launch the LLM.
For complete instructions refer to the Nexio LLM User Guide, ICC part number 175-100403.

Maintaining the System

Nexio Software Updates
Software for the Nexio server platform is updated on an ongoing basis. Software updates are available
to customers with a valid license via Internet download. Installation Instructions are included along with
Release Notes that detail new features, fixes to customer requests, and known issues.

Backup and Recovery

When the Nexio server is initialized at the customer’s facility, a technician must capture the system WIM
image for backup and recovery. A blank USB flash drive is included in the server’s shipping container
that can be used for this purpose. See Downloading Nexio Software.
For complete instructions refer to the Nexio Backup Recovery Guide, ICC part number 175-100271.

Installing Hard Drive Trays

Removing Hard Drive Trays from the Chassis
The device comes equipped with 8 hot-swappable hard drives. The only type of hard drive disks (HDDs)
that can be used with the AMP Gen-7 are SAS2 or enterprise SATA HDDs.
1. Press the release button on the drive carrier. This unlocks the carrier and releases the handle.
2. Swing the handle out fully and pull the tray straight out.

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Nexio AMP® Gen-7 Installing Hard Drive Trays

Installing a Hard Drive into a Carrier

Insert a drive into the carrier with the PCB side facing down and the connector end toward the rear of
the carrier.
Place the drive unit into the carrier so that the mounting holes are aligned.

Secure the drive to the carrier with four screws. Use the four M3 flat-head screws included in the HDD
bag of your accessory box. Note that the screws used to secure the blank drive to the tray cannot be
used to install a hard drive.
Insert the hard drive and the drive carrier vertically into its drive bay. Keep the carrier oriented so that
the release button is on the bottom. When you push the drive to the back of the bay, the release handle
will retract.
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Nexio AMP® Gen-7 Removing and Reinstalling the Chassis Cover

Use your thumb to push against the upper part of the hard drive handle. Push the hard drive into the
base until it clicks into place.

Removing and Reinstalling the Chassis Cover

You must remove the chassis cover before you can access the motherboard or replace components such
as power supplies or fans.
WARNING: Do not operate the server without the chassis cover in place.
The chassis cover must be in place to allow proper airflow and to
prevent overheating. You can remove the cover for a short period of
time without powering down, but be sure the replace the cover as soon
as possible.

Before You Open the Chassis

1. Close all of your applications and shut down Windows.
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the device chassis.
3. Press the power button to power-off the system.
4. Unplug all power cords from the system or the wall outlets.
5. Disconnect all the cables and label them for easy identification.
6. Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge when handling components.

Removing the Chassis Cover

1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 2 chassis screws.
2. Press both release buttons (toward the front of the unit on the top) at the same time. This will
release the cover from the locked position.
3. Once the cover is released, slide the cover back.
4. Lift the cover up and off the chassis unit.
To replace the cover, reverse steps 1, 2, 3, and 4.

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Nexio AMP® Gen-7 Removing and Reinstalling the Chassis Cover

Reinstalling the Chassis Cover

CAUTION: For proper cooling, make sure the chassis covers are properly
installed before turning the system on.

Follow these instructions before you replace the chassis cover.

 Make sure that all components and devices are securely fastened on the chassis and that there are
no loose parts or screws inside the chassis.
 Make sure that all cables are properly connected to the connectors and ports.
 Use the original screws or fasteners to install the covers to the chassis.
 Be sure to lock the chassis or the system to prevent unauthorized access.
 To replace the cover, reverse steps 1, 2, and 3 described under Before You Open the Chassis.

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Nexio AMP® Gen-7 Maintaining Power Supply Modules

Maintaining Power Supply Modules

The AMP Gen-7 device has two redundant 740 watt hot-swappable power supply modules. You can
access the power connectors from the Back Panel. Each power supply module has an auto-switching
capability. This allows them to automatically sense and operate at 100V to 240V input voltage. Under
normal operation both power supplies work in tandem spreading the load between them. If one of the
power supplies fails, the working power supply can provide all of the power needed by the device.
CAUTION: Both power supply modules must be connected at all times
during operation. If one of the modules fails, you must replace it
immediately to maintain full power redundancy.

Changing Power Supplies

If a power supply fails, the LED indicator on the failed unit will be dark.
You must replace a failed power supply unit with another compatible unit of the same model.
1. Unplug the power cord attached to the power supply that needs to be replaced.
2. Push the release tab on the back of the power supply to release it from the chassis.
3. Hold down the release tab and pull the power supply out using the handle.

4. Place a new power supply module into the power bay and push it in until the tab clicks into place.
5. Plug the AC power cord back into the module. The replacement power module will automatically
power up.
CAUTION: Do not open the casing of any power supply.

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Nexio AMP® Gen-7 Maintaining Power Supply Modules

Replacing the Power Distributor

Note. You can order a new power supply using ICC part number NXAMP7-PSM.
1. The power distributor provides failover and power supply redundancy and is pre-installed in the
chassis. Follow these steps to replace the power distributor.
2. Close all of your applications and shut down Windows.
3. Remove all cable connections to the power supply from the motherboard, backplane, and other
components.
4. Remove both power supply modules.
5. Remove the screws securing the power distributor.

6. Gently pull the power distributor from the chassis. Gently guide all the cables through the power
distributor housing.
7. Slide the new power distributor module into the power housing. Make sure that your slide the
cables through the bottom of the housing.
8. Reconnect all power cables, replace the power supply, and insert the plug into the wall.

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Nexio AMP® Gen-7 Replacing Fans

Replacing Fans
Note. You can order a new fan using ICC part number 131-100014Q00.
Three fans provide cooling for the unit by circulating air through the chassis. The fans are hot-swappable
and can be replaced without powering-down the system.

Identifying a Faulty Fan

You can observe the Front Panel LEDs to determine when a fan has failed. You will need to open the
chassis while power is on to determine which of the three fans needs to be replaced.
Note: Do not run the system with the chassis cover off for an extended period of time.
1. Press the release tab on top of the failed fan to unlock it. Pull the fan completely out of the chassis.

2. Put a new fan into the space where you removed the failed fan. Make sure the arrows on the top of
the new fan point in the same direction as the arrows on the other fans in the unit.

The fan will begin to run automatically.

Safety Information
Terms and Symbols
The following terms are used to identify certain conditions or practices.
WARNING: Identifies conditions or practices that can result in personal
injury or loss of life – high voltage is present. Un-insulated dangerous
voltage within the product’s enclosure may be sufficient to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.

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Nexio AMP® Gen-7 RoHS Directive

CAUTION: Identifies conditions or practices that can result in damage to

the equipment or other property. Important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions are included in the literature accompanying the
product.

RoHS Directive
Directive 2002/95/EC – commonly known as the European Union (EU) Restriction on Hazardous
Substances (RoHS) – sets limits on the use of certain substances found in electrical and electronic
equipment. The Directive took effect on July 1, 2006, and it refers to the following hazardous
substances:
 Lead (Pb)
 Mercury (Hg)
 Cadmium (Cd)
 Hexavalent Chromium (cr-VI)
 Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB)
 Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE)
All relevant <Company Name> products either comply with the legislation or are exempt. For example,
spare parts supplied for the repair and upgrade of equipment sold before July 1, 2006 are exempt from
the legislation.

WEEE
The European Union (EU) Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) deals with the collection, treatment, recovery, and recycling of electrical and electronic waste
products. The objective of the WEEE Directive is to assign the responsibility for the disposal of
associated hazardous waste to either the producers or users of these products. Producers or users are
required to recycle electrical and electronic equipment at end of its useful life, and must not dispose of
the equipment in landfills or by using other unapproved methods.
In accordance with this EU Directive, <Company Name> has affixed labels indicating that such products
must be properly recycled. Contact your local <Company Name> sales representative for information on
returning these products for recycling. <Company Name> equipment that complies with the EU directive
will be marked with a WEEE-compliant symbol, as shown here:

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Nexio AMP® Gen-7 Electrical Safety Guidelines

Electrical Safety Guidelines

This unit is for use in restricted areas only. Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury or damage to
your system.

Power Cords
 Use power cords that come with safety certifications.
 Power cords must be compliant with the AC voltage requirements in your region.
 The power cord plug cap must have an electrical current rating that is at least 125% of the electrical
current rating of this product.
 The power cord plug cap that plugs into the AC receptacle on the power supply must be an IEC 320,
sheet C13, type female connector.
 Be sure to disconnect the power supply before accessing the G8 chassis or its components.
 Plug the power cords into a socket that is properly grounded before turning on the power.

Environmental Considerations
 Notice where the power switch is on the chassis and notice where the power outlet is located in the
room containing the device. You may need to disconnect power in case of an accident or
emergency.
 Take extra precautions when you work with high voltage. Be aware of your surroundings. It is not a
good idea to work alone.
 Be sure to disconnect electrical power before you remove or install system components.
 Be sure to turn the system off before you disconnect the power supply.
 Use only one hand when you are working with powered-on electrical equipment. Using two hands
could cause electrical shock.
 Use rubber mats specifically designed as electrical insulators when working with computer systems.
 The power supply or power cord must include a grounding plug. The plug and must be plugged into
a grounded outlet.

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Nexio AMP® Gen-7 Operational Safety Guidelines

ESD Guidelines
Follow these measures to protect against Electrictrostatic Discharge (ESD).
 Use rubber mats that have been specifically designed as electrical insulators.
 Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
 Keep all components and printed circuit boards (PCBs) in their anti-static bags until ready for use.
 Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the anti-static bag.
 Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing. (Clothing may retain a static
charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap.)
 Handle a board by its edges. Do not touch its components, peripheral chips, memory modules, or
contacts.
 If you must handle chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
 Put the motherboard and peripherals back into their anti-static bags when not in use.
 For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between
the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners, and the motherboard.

Operational Safety Guidelines

General Safety
 Keep the area around the unit clean and free of clutter.
 To avoid injuries to your back, use your leg muscles, keep your back straight, and bend your knees
when lifting the system.
 Avoid wearing loose clothing to prevent it from coming into contact with power circuits.
 After removing the components or chassis covers from the system, place them on a table for
safeguard.
 Be sure to remove any jewelry or metal objects before working on the chassis to avoid short circuits
should these objects come into contact with power circuits.
 After accessing the interior of the chassis, be sure to close the chassis with the chassis cover and
secure the chassis to the racks with screws.

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Nexio AMP® Gen-7 Hardware Features

Specifications
Hardware Features
 2RU rack mountable T chassis
 Front-mounted hot-swappable media drives
 Standard HDI unit has 8 drives
 8 more optional drives can be purchased to bring the total up to 16
 1+1 redundant hot-swappable power supply, 740 W
 High CFM cooling for 24/7 operation
 2 Intel Xeon 64-bit Ivy Bridge 6-core 2.6GHz processors
 32 GB DDR3 RAM expandable to 64GB
 Single mSATA solid-state OS drive (optional mirror)
 4x 1GbE Ethernet Ports
 Optional 2x 10GbE Ethernet Ports
 Dual-head monitor ports; 1x DVI-I (dual-link), 1x DisplayPort with adapter to DVI-D (dual-link)
 4 USB 2.0 ports at the rear of the chassis
 Dedicated IPMI Ethernet Port
 Windows® 7 64-bit Embedded OS
 Optional GPU co-processing engine for advanced graphics and video compression

Physical and Environmental

Dimensions (H x W x D) 3.5 x 17.3 x 25.5 in. (8.9 x 44.0 x 64.8 cm)

Weight 45 lbs. (20.4 kg)

Operating Temperature 50° to 85° F (10° to 30° C)

Non-operating Temperature -40° to 158° F (-40° to 70° C)

Operating Relative Humidity 8% to 90% (non-condensing)

Non-Operating Relative Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing)

Maximum Operating Altitude 10,000 ft. (3,048 m) @ 77° F (25° C)

Dimensions (H x W x D) 3.5 x 17.3 x 25.5 in. (8.9 x 44.0 x 64.8 cm)

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Nexio AMP® Gen-7 Power and Cooling

Power and Cooling

Power Supplies Dual hot-swappable, fully load-sharing

Rated Voltage 100-240 VAC

Rated Frequency 47-63 Hz

Rated Maximum Current 115 VAC – 12 A

240 VAC – 6A

Idle Consumption * External Storage – 182 VA

Internal Storage (16 drives) – 235 VA

Nominal Maximum Operating Consumption * External Storage – 255 VA

Internal Storage (16 drives) – 296 VA

Peak Inrush/Surge Consumption * External Storage – 255 VA

Internal Storage (16 drives) – 368 VA

* All values are normalized to 50Hx dual-supply operation, 60Hz and single-supply operation lower.

Video I/O Formats

SD-SDI 270 Mbps SMPTE 259M 525i @ 29.97 fps, 625i @ 25 fps

SMPTE 274M 1080i, 1080p, 1080PsF @ 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97 fps
HD/SDI 1.5 Gbps
SMPTE 296M 720p @ 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94 fps
SMPTE 425 1080p @ 50, 59.94 fps
HD/SDI 3.0 Gbps
Level-A

Channel Configurations
SD-only Up to 4 bidirectional channels
Up to 4 record-only + 4 play-only channels
All channels Software License Key (SLK) enabled
Fixed aspect-ratio, linear/anamorphic aspect ratio conversion only

Mixed SD/HD Up/Down/ Up to 4 bidirectional channels

Cross-conversion Automatic input format detection
Automatic up/down/cross-conversion with full AFD support
All channels Software License Key (SLK) enabled

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Nexio AMP® Gen-7 Broadcast Signal I/O

Broadcast Signal I/O

HD/SDI Input Video 4x High Density BNC (HD-BNC)

HD/SDI Output Video 4x High Density BNC (HD-BNC)

MDR to HD-BNC unbalanced connector

AES/EBU Audio
breakout cable

RS-422 Serial Control VHDCI to RJ12 to DB09 Breakout cable

RS-232 LTC Input DB9

1x High Density BNC (HD-BNC)

Reference Sync Input Analogue Bi-Level
1080 Tri-Level

Audio
Inputs 4 pairs (8 channels) BNC, unbalanced (AES/EBU) (optional)
8 pairs (16 channels) embedded HD-BNC
Outputs 4 pairs (8 channels) BNC, unbalanced (AES/EBU) (optional)
8 pairs (16 channels) embedded HD-BNC
Storage Up to 32 channels/tracks of stored audio per ID
Sample Precision 16-, 20- or 24-bit PCM, 48 kHz
Compressed Audio Dolby® Digital (AC-3), Dolby® Digital Plus (E-AC-3), Dolby® E,
Pass-Through DTS-HD pass through

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Nexio AMP® Gen-7 270 Mbps SDI Video Formats

270 Mbps SDI Video Formats

MPEG-2 I-Frame 4:2:0 4 to 15 Mbps, 4:2:2 10 to 50 Mbps

MPEG-2 Long-GOP 4:2:0 4 to 15 Mbps, 4:2:2 10 to 50 Mbps

IMX 30, 40, 50 (D-10) 4:2:2 30, 40, 50 Mbps

DVCPRO25, DVCPRO50 4:1:1 25, 50 Mbps

DVCAM (PAL only) 4:2:0 25 Mbps

DV (NTSC only) 4:1:1 25 Mbps

H.264 (optional) Decode only - 4:2:0, 4:2:2 0-15+ Mbps

1.5 Gbps HD/SDI 1080i, 1080p/Psf, 720 Video

Formats
MPEG-2 I-Frame 4:2:0 50 to 100 Mbps, 4:2:2 50 to 150 Mbps

MPEG-2 Long-GOP 4:2:0 18 to 80 Mbps, 4:2:2 25 to 100 Mbps

XDCAM HD 4:2:0 18, 35 Mbps VBR; 25 Mbps CBR

XDCAM EX 4:2:0 35 Mbps VBR

XDCAM 422 4:2:2 50 Mbps CBR (Optional VBR)

DVCPRO HD 4:2:2 100 Mbps

AVC-Intra (optional) 4:2:2 50 and 100 Mbps

DNxHD (optional) 4:2:2 60 to 220 Mbps

H.264/XAVC Long-GOP (optional) Decode only - 4:2:0, 4:2:2 0-40+ Mbps

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Nexio AMP® Gen-7 3.0 Gbps HD/SDI 1080 Video Formats

3.0 Gbps HD/SDI 1080 Video Formats

MPEG-2 I-Frame 4:2:0 50 to 150 Mbps, 4:2:2 50 to 300 Mbps

MPEG-2 Long-GOP 4:2:0 25 to 100 Mbps, 4:2:2 50 to 150 Mbps

H.264/XAVC Long-GOP (optional) Decode only - 4:2:0, 4:2:2 0-40+ Mbps

Aspect Ratio
HD (SD) 16:9, (16:9, 4:3)

Up/down/cross conversion support with NTSC EIA- 608 <> 708

caption conversion
Aspect Ratio Conversion
Up/down/cross conversion support with PAL WST/OP42 <> OP47
caption conversion

Insert/fill/override embedded AFD metadata frame-by-frame on a

AFD Support per-ID or per-port basis
SMPTE 2016 and ATSC TSG-814

Timecode I/O
Serial LTC time-of-day data from reference/sync
RS-232, RS-422
generator BNC via NXUSBTC
LTC Per-channel LTC XLR input & output (optional) via
Balanced Analogue
NXUSBLTC
HD/SDI Read, generate, and write discontinuous VITC1
SD VBI
and VITC2, user-selectable lines
HD/SDI Read, generate, and write discontinuous ATC/LTC,
HD HANC/VANC ATC/VITC1, and ATC/VITC2, user-selectable data
location

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Nexio AMP® Gen-7 Storage, Technology and Options

Storage, Technology and Options

Nexio AMP Share: RAIDsoft Software RAID-6: Dual drive parity, dual drive failure protection.
Internal Storage Array Parity

Nexio Farad Hardware RAID Scalable shared storage up to 1PB+. Designed to scale and
Active Controllers perform to various bandwidth needs.

RAID-60: Dual drive parity, dual drive failure protection per

LUN

RAID-601: Dual drive parity, dual drive failure protection per

LUN, Intrinsic Mirror storage arrays.

Optional Internal Storage 8 or 16 1TB internal media drives

AMP Share Internal Storage 16 1TB internal media drives

Fibre Channel Connection Dual-port 8Gb/s FC interface to Nexio shared storage

Ethernet Connection Dual-port, redundant Gigabit Ethernet via Nexio Media Host
system architecture.

RS-422, TCP/UDP Protocols and GPI Control

Serial Ports 8 RS-422 ports, MDR breakout cable to RJ-12
connectors; F-F couplers included

GPI I/O 8 GPI input, 8 GPI output, MDR breakout cable to RJ-12
connectors; F-F couplers included

Sony® BVW (9-pin) Protocol TCP/IP, UDP Ethernet; RS-422 serial

Nexio Native Control Protocol TCP/IP, UDP Ethernet; RS-422 serial

Video Disk Control Protocol (VDCP) TCP/IP Ethernet; RS-422 serial

Timeline playlist/macro API TCP/IP Ethernet

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) UDP Ethernet

SYSLOG operating system and application message TCP/IP Ethernet

logging

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Nexio AMP® Gen-7 FTP File Interchange

FTP File Interchange

FTP Up to 15 simultaneous transactions; Active and Passive (FXP: File Exchange Protocol)

LXF, GXF, MXF, MOV (Quicktime), MP4, MPEG-PS, MPEG-TS wrapped files

Support for Pinnacle, Quantel, OP-Atom, MXF OP1b, AS-03/-1/-11

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