Product specifications

Working with Media Drives

Removing and Replacing Media Drives (4-Channel Models)

For four (4) channel model servers, when a single media drive fails, or if two media drives fail,

but are on different spans (Span 0: and Span: 1), you must remove and replace the media drive(s)

in the AirSpeed 5000 chassis. To identify which drive has failed, locate the media drive on the

front of the server that has both the blue and red LEDs on solid. Once you have identified the

failed media drive, you can remove it, and replace it with a new media drive.

Before you perform this procedure, you must take your system off air, as the media disk

replacement process can cause possible problems with video playout. Depending on the

amount of data, as well as the activity in the disk array, the task of replacing a drive can

take a considerable amount of time.

This procedure contains all of the necessary steps for successfully removing and replacing drives

from the AirSpeed 5000 four (4) channel model server chassis only.

Before you begin this procedure, you should make sure you have one or more spare media

drive available. If not, you must obtain replacement drives before proceeding. For more

information on ordering spare drives, see “Spares List” on page 70.

To remove and replace media drives:

1. Obtain replacement media drives.

2. Locate the data drive(s) on the front of the AirSpeed 5000 that has both the blue and red

LEDs on solid.

3. Remove the drives from the chassis by pushing the button, then pull the handle to unlatch the

drive and slide the drive carrier out of the Avid AirSpeed 5000.

4. Unscrew the old drive from the carrier, noting the holes used for each screw on the carrier.

5. Fasten the new drive into the carrier making sure to line up the four (4) screws with the

correct holes in the carrier.

6. Push the drive carrier latch in, to release the handle and pull the handle completely open

prior to inserting the drive carrier into the open slot.