Z/iPort Time Zone Delay Hardware Installation

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  • Published on Dec 31, 2024
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This article version is deprecated and maintained for historical purposes.  

The Telos iPort PLUS (2001-00305), The iPort PLUS with content delay (2001-00378), and the upgrade kit (2011-00194) are no longer available.  

Scope

This document applies only to the Telos Zephyr iPort PLUS (2U fanless engine based), Telos part number 2001-00305.

Required Materials

You will need the following materials (* = included in TLS Kit# 2011-00194) to complete this procedure:

  • Z/iPort software version 2.1.0 or higher

  • 1492-00001 - Z/iPort TZD License Key*

  • 1281-00143 - 120GB formatted SSD (with delay buffering software) *

  • 1451-00698 - SSD Mounting bracket*

  • 1711-00396 - SSD Power Cable*

  • 1711-00397 - SSD Data Cable*

  • 2x 1301-00216 - SSD Mounting Screws*

  • 2x 1303-00016 - SSD Bracket Mounting Nuts*

  • #1 Phillips Screwdriver

  • Long (3” or longer) M3 hex key

  • Needle-nosed pliers

Before we begin

Disconnect all cabling and power from the unit prior to servicing. Please take the time to read through this document before starting any work. You will be exposing very sensitive components to the outside world, so please take special care to work in a static and moisture free environment. Field upgrades and repairs are performed at your own risk, so please take care.

Notice: This upgrade requires activation. Make sure you locate and do not lose the license key provided. If you are missing your license key, contact Telos Support. This also requires Z/iPort software version 2.1.0 or higher, so be sure to install this version before starting the hardware upgrade.

Opening the iPort Chassis

Using a #1 phillips screwdriver, remove the 4 flat-head screws from the top panel.  Be careful not to scratch the finish.  

Then using an M3 hex driver, remove the 4 screws on the sides of the unit. You will find them between the fins of the heatsinks. Once these 8 screws are removed, the top can be prised off of the chassis.  

Some force will be required to remove the top as there is a friction fit to keep the lid from responding sympathetically to vibrations. We suggest starting from the rear and pulling the top straight up.

You may need to employ a pair of tweezers or needle-nosed pliers to help remove the screws from between the heatsink fins after loosening them. This same tool will also help when reinstalling them.

Locating key points inside the chassis

Now that you have the top off, it’s important to locate the key points inside the chassis and on the carrier board.

  • Locate J12 on the carrier board

  • Locate J2 on the carrier board

  • Locate the two  screw studs in the bottom of the chassis for mounting the SSD

Preparing the SSD

Install the SSD bracket using the two screws and install the data and power cables as shown. Be careful not to cross-thread or overtighten the screws.

Mounting and connecting the SSD

Now that the SSD is assembled, position the assembly on the screw studs at the bottom-front of the chassis and use your needle-nosed pliers or a long magnetized M3 nut-driver to secure the assembly to the chassis with the M3 lock nuts. If the front panel is facing you, the cables should exit from the left side of the SSD.

Then connect the blue data cable to J2

Finally, connect the power cable to J12 (near the CMOS battery) paying special attention to the photo below. The red wire will connect to the pin below the arrow. The black wire will connect to the pin next to it. The pin with the triangle pointing to it will connect to an unpopulated portion of the connector. There is no key on the connector or the J12 header, so be very careful about orientation. See image below.

Formatting the SSD

  1. telnet/ssh to iPort

user: root
passw: 1q2w3e4r

  1. format SSD disk

sysTZD_formatSSD /dev/sdb

Some status will likely be shown during formatting. Like;

Logfile /tmp/TZDformat.log
Partition /dev/sda1 created
tune2fs 1.39 (29-May-2006)
Setting maximal mount count to -1
Setting interval between checks to 0 seconds
Filesystem created

  1. reboot the iPort

reboot

  1. telnet/ssh to iPort

  2. goto /mnt/TZD_BUFFER

cd /mnt/TZD_BUFFER

  1. check SSD directory structure:

ls

If you see similar to the following output, then SSD disk is formatted and mounted properly and is ready for work:

Dec_01  Dec_03  Dec_05  Dec_07  Dec_09  Dec_11  Dec_13  Dec_15  diskStat
 Dec_02  Dec_04  Dec_06  Dec_08  Dec_10  Dec_12  Dec_14  Dec_16  lost+found

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