User's Manual

STAR 3000 Installation Manual
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MASTER CONTROLLER INSTALLATION
The Master Controller (MCON) is a Linux based appliance supplied by Mojix. The hardware is based on
the following specifications:
• Memory : 16 GB
• Hard Drives : 6 73 GB Drives in a RAID5 Configuration
• Power Supplies: 2 independent, hot-swappable, minimum 675 Watt AC supplies
• Processors: Two 2.8 GHz Intel Xeon Quad-Core
MCON Deployment Overview
The MCON connects to one or more STARs on a network through its network interface. The MCON
commands the STAR(s), collects tag read data, produces RTLS and door transition detection data,
monitors the health of the STAR network, and reports data to middleware applications.
MCON hardware must be installed in a temperature and environmentally controlled room.
Redundancy Summary
The Mojix solution includes a robust redundancy capability within the hardware components of the Master
Controller (MCON), as well as for automatic failover redundancy of an entire MCON system to another.
Internally, the MCON features 6 hot-swap hard drives running in a RAID5 configuration. With this
configuration, a single drive can fail without disrupting any MCON functions. Replacement drives need
only be inserted in place of the failed drive and the system will automatically configure the new drive.
Figure 12: Front Panel of IBM M3 X3550
The system also features hot-swap power supplies. It is recommended that each supply use a separate
AC circuit to protect against a possible circuit failure.
Figure 13: Redundant Power Supplies of IBM M3 X3550
Once the MCON hardware is mounted and secured and prior to issuing power to the unit, connect a
network cable to the eth0 port as identified in Figure 14. The next step is to power on the unit.