ICMP/ICMP-X HDD

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 Table of contents

1 HDD(s) on ICMP ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

1.1 General....................................................................................................................................................................................................9
1.2 ICMP HDD ..........................................................................................................................................................................................10
1.3 What are the possible HDD swaps ......................................................................................................................................12
1.4 HDD status LEDs............................................................................................................................................................................14
1.5 Removing a HDD from the ICMP...........................................................................................................................................15
1.6 Installing a HDD into the ICMP................................................................................................................................................16

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1.1 General .........................................................................................................................................9
1.2 ICMP HDD ...................................................................................................................................10
1.3 What are the possible HDD swaps ................................................................................................12
1.4 HDD status LEDs .........................................................................................................................14
1.5 Removing a HDD from the ICMP ...................................................................................................15
1.6 Installing a HDD into the ICMP.......................................................................................................16

About this document

This installation manual explains how to replace malfunction HDD(s) of the Barco ICMP (Integrated Cinema
Media Processor) installed in the field.

Clarification of term “ICMP” used in this document

When referring in this document to the term “ICMP” means that the content is applicable for following Barco
products:
• ICMP
• ICMP-X
CAUTION: Not withstanding the HDDs are technical hot swappable it is strongly advised to switch
off the projector prior to replace the HDD.
Removing a HDD while power is on will degrade the RAID configuration, inserting a HDD will cause
a performance drop in case of a playout, putting a set of HDD’s in the projector one by one when
power is on might trigger an unnecessary rebuild, …

In case only one HDD is replaced (RAID degraded mode) the ICMP automatically starts with the
RAID recovery process after the malfunction HDD is replaced. The red LED of the HDD which has
to be rebuilt is blinking. Rebuild process takes about 3 to 4 hours for 1TB HDD and could takes
about 13 to 14 hours for 4TB HDD. Once the RAID is completed the red LED turns off.

CAUTION: It's strongly recommended to complete the RAID recovery process prior to starting a
show. This to ensure that the content integrity is preserved and that the show is not interrupted.

In case more than one HDD must be replaced, the RAID is 'broken'. All content will be lost. Once
the HDDs are replaced, when the projector restarts, the ICMP automatically creates a new (empty)
RAID 5 configuration.

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1.1 General
Document overview
This document gives a brief introduction into the ICMP HDD, provides in a table a summary of all types of
HDD swaps available, describes the LED status of the HDD and describes the HDD removal and installation
instructions.
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About ICMP
The ICMP is a removable electronic assembly situated in the Card Cage of the projector. The ICMP stores,
decrypts and decodes DCI cinema content and delivers it to the projector in a usable format, all integrated into
a single assembly placed directly in the projector.

1 2

Image 1–1
1 ICMP
2 HDDs for ICMP

There are several ICMP types (ICMP with Displayport, ICMP with HDMI 2.0, ICMP-X,...). For detail
information about the ICMP or Barco digital cinema projector refer to the manual of the projector which is also
available on the Barco website.

GEN1 and GEN2 storage controller

The ICMP-X is equipped with a GEN2 storage controller while the legacy ICMP has an GEN1 storage
controller.
The GEN2 storage controller supports SSD and uses another disk initialization type. This implies that HDDs
initialized for the legacy ICMP (with GEN1 storage controller) are not interchangeable with the ICMP-X without
re-initialization. Note that a re-initialization process result in lost of content. See “What are the possible HDD
swaps ”, page 12.
It’s possible to upgrade an ICMP with a GEN2 storage controller. For more info about the upgrade kit and
instructions see Barco website.

How to recognize an ICMP-X or an upgraded ICMP with GEN2 storage controller

At the first glance ICMP-X is very similar to ICMP (the previous generation device) however both devices are
not fully compatible and not interchangeable.
Unlike the previous versions the name of ICMP-X appears on the upper left side of the front face (under the
Barco logo).

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ICMP-X

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Image 1–2

An upgraded ICMP with GEN 2 storage controller has a label “SSD READY - RAID GEN2” applied under the
Barco logo). This sticker comes with the upgrade kit; it will only be there when the “upgrader” applied it.

Image 1–3

It’s useful to recognize an ICMP from an ICMP-X or upgraded ICMP to know which HDDs can be
used without re-initialization.

1.2 ICMP HDD

About ICMP HDD
The three HDDs (local storage) in the ICMP, are set up in a RAID 5 configuration. This storage technique, that
combines multiple HDD components into a logical unit, manages enough redundancy information to continue
to operate properly after the loss of one HDD.

Image 1–4

CAUTION: A RAID 5 configuration with three HDDs allows a maximum loss of one disk. With the
simultaneous loss of more than one HDDs, data is lost and the RAID must be completely initialized
again after replacement of the defect HDDs with new HDDs!

About degraded mode

When a RAID array experiences the failure of one disk, it enters in degraded mode. Content storage and
playback remains available on the ICMP.

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CAUTION: The loss of one disk causes no serious consequences on the ICMP. But action must be
taken quickly because the loss of a second disk will make the RAID system broken. The main cause
of the total loss of RAID is due in most cases to the loss of the second disk while the first has not
been rebuilt!

A failed drive should be replaced as soon as possible.

About “RAID recovery” process

The restoration from degraded to normal condition of the RAID 5 system is done automatically. When the
RAID controller detects a new HDD to replace the failed disk the recovery procedure starts automatically.

CAUTION: The automatic process does not work if more than one disk is lost. In that case the RAID
must be completely initialized again!

About RAID broken

When more than one HDD is out of order, the RAID is considered as 'broken' and the content is lost. The failed
HDDs must be changed and a new RAID must be created.

Exchange or re-use of a disk set

It's possible to have several sets of disks with one ICMP or to reuse a complete set of disks coming from
another projector with ICMP.
How to exchange:
• Exchange of HDD set between two ICMPs with the same storage controller:
It is sufficient to insert the three HDDs, from a valid RAID array, and let the system explore the new RAID.
The mounting order of the HDDs and the HDD slots do not matter. Of course, when using HDDs from
another ICMP it is necessary to retrieve from the content distributor the KDMs corresponding to the content
and the new ICMP.
• Exchange of HDD set between two ICMPs with a different storage controller:
After inserting the three HDDs it is necessary to perform a manual RAID initialization with (Web)
Communicator, the Barco projectors configuration software. The RAID initialization command (e.g. in Web
Communicator: Maintenance > Raid Storage) erases any data present on the HDDs and the old content
will be lost. This will only take a short while and after this process, the projector will reboot. You can start
immediately after booting with the ingest of your content.
The problem of non-compatibility between the two generations of storage controllers is also
encountered when installing a new set of hard drives on an ICMP-X. The HDD spare part kits
provided by Barco are configured by default to work with a GEN1 storage controller and it is
necessary to perform a manual RAID initialization when they are deployed on a GEN2 storage
controller.

Label the HDDs with the initialization type (GEN1 or GEN2) to make it visible for which type of
storage controller the disks can be used without requiring a re-initialization and lost of content

HDD storage capacity

Make sure that all HDDs in the ICMP HDD set have the same storage capacity. See label on top of the HDD to
know the storage capacity.

HDD storage
The maximum recommended storage period for the drive in a non-operational environment is 90 days. Drives
should be stored in the original unopened shipping packaging whenever possible. Once the drive is removed
from the original packaging the recommended maximum period between drive operation cycles is 30 days.
During any storage period the drive non-operational temperature, humidity, wet bulb, atmospheric conditions,
shock, vibration, magnetic and electrical field specifications should be followed.

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HDD models validated by Barco

Only the original HDD spare parts provided by Barco or models validated by Barco (see list 1 below) can be
used in the ICMP. All deviations from this rule void warranty.

HDD model ICMP-X ICMP

1TB: HGST – Western Digital (order code: Yes Yes
HCC541010A9E630 or
HCC541010B9E660)

1TB: Western Digital black drives (order Yes Yes

code: WD10JQLX-22JFGT0)
1TB: Seagate (order code : Yes Yes
ST1000NX0313)

2TB: Seagate (order code : Yes Yes

ST2000NX0253)
3.84TB: Intel D3-S4610, SSD SATA 2.5 Yes Yes, only if the GEN1 storage controller is
(order code: SSDSC2KG038T801) replaced by a GEN2 storage controller. Software
version 1.4.2 or higher is needed.

1.3 What are the possible HDD swaps

General
There are several possible scenarios for replacing (exchange) hard drives on the ICMP. The situation is
different depending on the device type (ICMP or ICMP-X) and whether to replace one or more disks.
Continuity of data present on the disks is also impacted depending on the type of exchange. Degraded
operation or RAID initialization may be required.

List of available actions

The following table exposes all possible swaps available concerning HDDs on ICMP:

Replacing drives should always be done while the power is off.

Type of HDD swap On ICMP On ICMP-X

1 HDD replaced. • Content is preserved. • Content is preserved.
• ICMP automatically starts rebuild. • ICMP-X automatically starts
• Process takes about 3-4 hours rebuild.
for 1TB HDD and could takes • Process takes about 3-4 hours
about 13-14 hours for 4TB HDD. for 1TB HDD and could takes
about 13-14 hours for 4TB HDD.
3 HDDs replaced separately • All content will be lost. • All content will be lost.
(previous kit of one disk used • RAID initialization need to be • RAID initialization need to be
three times). perform with Communicator. perform with Web Communicator.
• immediately usable after RAID • immediately usable after RAID
initialization + restart (content initialization + restart (content
can be ingested). can be ingested).

1. This list only takes into account supported HDD models validated by Barco at the moment this manual was published. The most
update list is available in the installation manual of the ICMP

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Type of HDD swap On ICMP On ICMP-X

Barco HDD replacement kit On an ICMP with GEN1 storage • RAID initialization needs to be
without S4 ready sticker Controller: perform with Web Communicator.
(Spare part kit provided by • immediately usable after RAID
• RAID initialization does not need
Barco with a set of 3 hard initialization + restart (content
to be performed.
disks configured to GEN1 can be ingested).
storage controller). • Content can be ingested
immediately.
On an ICMP with GEN2 storage
Controller:
• Only usable after RAID
initialization + restart.
• Content can be ingested
immediately after restart.
Barco HDD replacement kit On an ICMP with GEN1 storage • RAID initialization does not need
with S4 ready sticker (New Controller: to be performed.
Spare part kit provided by • Content can be ingested
• Only usable after RAID
Barco with a set of 3 hard immediately.
initialization with Communicator +
disks configured to GEN2
restart (content can then be
storage controller).
ingested immediately).
On an ICMP with GEN2 storage
Controller:
• RAID initialization does not need
to be performed.
• Content can be ingested
immediately after restart.
Set of 3 HDDs with content On an ICMP with GEN1 storage • All content will be lost.
reused from an ICMP with controller: • Only usable after RAID
GEN1 storage controller. initialization + restart (content
• Content is preserved but
certificates (KDM) need to be re- can then be ingested
ingested. immediately).
On an ICMP with GEN2 storage
controller:
• All content will be lost.
• Only usable after RAID
initialization + restart (content
can then be ingested
immediately).
Set of 3 HDDs with content 1. Unit is equipped with an GEN1 • Content is preserved but
reused from an ICMP-X. storage controller (default certificates (KDM) need to be re-
configuration): ingested.
- All content will be lost.
- RAID initialization needs to be
perform with Communicator.
2. Unit has been upgraded with a
GEN2 storage controller (+ ICMP
software 1.4.2 or higher is
installed):
- Content is preserved but
certificates (KDM) need to be
re-ingested.

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1.4 HDD status LEDs

HDD status LEDs
4 5

Image 1–5
4 HDD I/O LED
5 RAID LED

Status LEDs on ICMP

HDD I/O RAID HDD Status
Off Off HDD idle / disk in RAID OK.
Blinking green Off HDD I/O activity / disk in RAID OK.
Blinking green Slow blinking HDD disks not (yet) initialized (not supported on ICMP with GEN1 storage
red controller).
Blinking green Fast blinking HDD I/O activity / RAID rebuilding.
red
Off Red HDD idle / Disk error. Consult the following troubleshooting table for
curative actions.

When entering a new HDD in an ICMP, the HDD RAID LED will be full red for a short time. This is
not an error, the HDD has not yet been “recognized” by the projector and ICMP.
Once the HDD has been accepted by the ICMP, the full red LED will start blinking in accordance
with the previous status table.
If the LED remains full red, an error has occurred. In this case, consult the following troubleshooting
table for curative actions.

Troubleshooting
Situation Solution
One disk failed (red LED) + RAID degraded. 1. Switch off the power.
The ongoing event is not interrupted. 2. Replace the defect HDD with approved model of
Note: The disk status (RAID degraded) can be the same storage capacity. See procedure
retrieved via the (Web) Commander. See user guide “Removing a HDD from the ICMP”, page 15, and
of the (Web) Commander. “Installing a HDD into the ICMP”, page 16.
Ensure to insert the HDD firmly.
3. Switch on the power.
Result: As soon the new HDD is detected by the
ICMP the rebuild of the RAID is started (Blinking red
LED).
One disk failed (red LED) + Error 10580 “local 1. Switch off the power.
storage not available”. 2. Replace the defect HDD with approved model of
Note: The disk status (Error code) can be retrieved the same storage capacity. See procedure
via the (Web) Commander. See user guide of the “Removing a HDD from the ICMP”, page 15, and
(Web) Commander. “Installing a HDD into the ICMP”, page 16.
Ensure to insert the HDD firmly.

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Situation Solution
3. Switch on the power.
Result: As soon the new HDD is detected by the
ICMP the rebuild of the RAID is started (Blinking red
LED).
Multiple disks failed (multiple red LEDs) + Error 1. Switch off the power.
10573 “The RAID is broken”. 2. Replace all defect HDDs with approved models of
Note: The disk status (RAID broken) can be the same storage capacity. See procedure
retrieved via the (Web) Commander. See user guide “Removing a HDD from the ICMP”, page 15, and
of the (Web) Commander. “Installing a HDD into the ICMP”, page 16.
Ensure to insert the HDDs firmly.
3. Switch on the power.
4. Start “RAID Initialize”. See user guide of the
(Web) Communicator.
Result: a new empty RAID is created.
A set of HDDs initialized for a GEN 2 storage 1. To avoid any misidentification, double check
controller is installed on a GEN 1 storage controller ICMP model and if HDD model is compatible with
(All red LEDs remain off) + Combination of three installed storage controller (see list of HDD
errors (10580 “local storage not available”, 10585 models validated by Barco).
“storage mount failed”, 10573 “the RAID is 2. Start “RAID Initialize”. See user guide of the
broken”) (Web) Communicator. Note that all content will be
Note: The disk status (Error code) can be retrieved lost!
via the (Web) Commander. See user guide of the
Result: a new empty RAID is created.
(Web) Commander.
All HDD LEDs remain off + Error 10580 “local 1. Switch off the power.
storage not available”. 2. Reseat all HDDs. See procedure “Removing a
Note: The disk status (Error code) can be retrieved HDD from the ICMP”, page 15, and “Installing a
via the (Web) Commander. See user guide of the HDD into the ICMP”, page 16. Ensure to insert
(Web) Commander. the HDDs firmly.
3. If problem remains try “RAID Initialize”. See user
guide of the (Web) Communicator. Note that all
content will be lost!
4. If problem remains contact Service for further
instructions.

In case the ICMP has to be returned to factory (e.g. for repair) the non defective HDDs should be
removed and kept.

1.5 Removing a HDD from the ICMP

In case the ICMP has to be returned to factory (e.g. for repair) the non defective HDDs should be
removed and kept.

How to remove a HDD ?

1. Switch off the projector.
2. Moving the latch towards the left.

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Image 1–6

3. Push the unlock button to open the handle.

Image 1–7

4. Pull the HDD out of its slot.

Image 1–8

To install an HDD, see the following procedure: “Installing a HDD into the ICMP”, page 16.

1.6 Installing a HDD into the ICMP

This procedure assumes that the HDD slot of the ICMP is empty. If not, see procedure “Removing a
HDD from the ICMP”, page 15.

CAUTION: Always use a new empty spare part HDD approved by Barco to replace a malfunction
HDD. Do not use a HDD from another ICMP HDD set.

CAUTION: Always make sure that all HDDs in the ICMP HDD set have the same storage capacity.
See label on top of the HDD to know the storage capacity.

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Re-initialization or rebuild of RAID

Installing or exchange one or several HDDs into ICMP has an impact on data presents on the already inserted
drives. RAID integrity depends on the type of HDD swap. Refer to the chapter “What are the possible HDD
swaps ”, page 12.

How to install a HDD ?

1. Ensure that the projector is switched off.
2. Prepare the HDD for insertion by moving the latch towards the left and push the unlock button to open the
handle.

Image 1–9

3. Insert the HDD into the HDD slot. Ensure that the handle is sufficiently open so that the hook (reference 1)
of the handle can pass the front plate of the ICMP.

Image 1–10

4. Push the HDD completely and firmly inside its slot, close the handle, and move the latch towards the right.

Image 1–11

5. Switch on the projector.

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In case you replace one HDD (e.g. degraded mode) the ICMP automatically starts with the RAID
recovery process. The red LED of the HDD which has to be rebuilt is blinking. This process takes
about 200 GB per hour. Once the RAID is completed the red LED turns off.

CAUTION: It's strongly recommended to complete the RAID recovery process prior to starting a
show. This to ensure that the content integrity is preserved and that the show is not interrupted.

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