Autodesk xw9400 User Manual

Autodesk Effects and Editing 2008 Hardware Setup Guide for HP xw9400 Workstations

AUTODESK® EFFECTS and EDITING 2008

xw9400 WORKSTATION

Hardware Setup Guide

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Title: Autodesk Effects and Editing 2008 Hardware Setup Guide for HP xw9400 Workstations

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Date: August 24, 2007

Contents

1 Introduction 1

Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Related Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Workflow for Hardware Setup and Application Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Hardware Configuration Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

BIOS and Firmwares. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Notation Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Contacting Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2Connecting Peripherals 17

Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Peripherals Connection Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connecting the Keyboard, Mouse, and Tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Network Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting Archive Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

3 Setting Up Video Hardware 23

Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Video Hardware Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Wiring Your Video Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Standard VTR Control Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Setting Up VTR Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Con

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4 Setting Up Audio Hardware 31

Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

About Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Audio Wiring Workflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Audio Hardware Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Understanding Remote vs. Local Control of the Lucid Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Audio Wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Configuring the Lucid ADA 88192 Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Audio Keywords in the Software Initialisation Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Index 37

Summary

About This Guide

Introduction

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BIOS and Firmwares” on page 7.

Use this guide in conjunction with the Software Installation Guide for Linux Workstations, the

Configuration File Reference Guide for Linux® Workstations, the Stone Direct Configuration Guide, and the Stone and Wire Filesystem and Networking Guide to install and configure the

hardware and software components of your Effects or Editing products.

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In most cases, both hardware setup and application installation is done on delivery by an

authorized technician, so you may not need to perform some of the procedures in these guides.

The latest versions of all guides are available in PDF format from the Web at http://www.autodesk.com/discreet-documentation. Use XPDF or Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™ to view and print the PDF files.

Introduction

Workflow for Hardware Setup and Application Installation

Other Product Reference Guides Description

Autodesk Backburner User’s Guide

Autodesk Wiretap Web Installation and User’s Guide

Information on how to use Autodesk Backburner™

Information on how to install, set up, and use Autodesk Wiretap™ Web

Consult the Autodesk Web site at www.autodesk.com/discreet-documentation for the latest version of all documents.

Workflow for Hardware Setup and Application Installation

The following procedure provides the general workflow for installing an Autodesk Effects or Editing application on a Linux workstation.

To install an Effects or Editing application on a Linux workstation:

1. Review the guidelines for working with hardware components. See “Hardware

Configuration Guidelines” on page 3.

2. Connect all peripherals (mouse, keyboard, Wacom® tablet, graphics monitor) to the proper

ports, and connect your workstation to the Autodesk Wire network. See “

Connection Diagram” on page 17.

Peripherals

3. Connect your workstation to Autodesk Stone Direct storage. See “Connecting Storage” on

page 20.

4. Connect a VTR and a broadcast monitor to your workstation. See “Wiring Your Video

Components” on page 24.

5. Set up the audio hardware. See Chapter 4, “Setting Up Audio Hardware,” on page 31.

6. Perform the procedures in the Software Installation Guide for your product to install and

license your Effects or Editing application.

Hardware Configuration Guidelines

In most cases, hardware integration and application installation are done on delivery by an authorized technician, and some of the procedures in this guide may not be necessar y. Still, it is

Introduction

a good idea to read through all chapters to familiarize yourself with the configuration procedures for the following reasons:

• Many suspected problems with your system may be due to loosened connections or

improperly configured devices. This guide helps you troubleshoot problems by providing information about properly configured systems.

• If you need to call Customer Support, familiarity with this guide puts you in a better position

to provide diagnostic information.

• If you want to move your system at any time, or upgrade certain hardware components,

information in this guide is crucial.

This guide, in conjunction with the Autodesk Stone Direct 2008 Configuration Guide, provides complete information regarding configuring hardware components. But hardware configuration should only be performed by an experienced hardware integrator familiar with the Linux operating system, HP workstations, and peripherals associated with professional, high-performance video and post-production of film.

Your Autodesk system consists of high-performance hardware that must be configured in an environment suited to its operational needs. The following sections discuss:

• Memory requirements

• Proper environmental conditions

• Power and air-conditioning

• Rack-mounting

• Static discharges

• Audio grounding

Memory Requirements

The HP xw9400 supports up to 16 GB of memory, and uses DDR2-667 ECC Registered / Unbuffered DIMMs. The amount of memory required for your Autodesk Effects or Editing system depends on the resolution of your projects, the type of work you perform and, in some cases, the platform on which you are running the application. Refer to the Software Installation Guide for your product to determine the memory requirements for your Effects or Editing application.

Hardware Configuration Guidelines

Ensuring Proper Environmental Conditions

You should consider the following environmental guidelines for all hardware configuration:

• Place all components in an air-conditioned environment. All hardware components generate

heat and must be kept cool. See “

Power and Air Conditioning Requirements” on page 5.

• Make sure the rack on which hardware components are mounted is open or well ventilated.

Follow the ventilation specifications that apply to your system. See “

Requirements” on page 6.

Rack Mount

• Keep all hardware components in a clean, dust-free location.

• Minimize vibration and humidity.

• Do not block the vents on the component housing.

• Do not drape anything, such as a jacket or a blanket, over hardware components.

• Minimize electromagnetic noise by separating digital data and power cables from analog

audio cables and running them in different cable ducts.

Power and Air Conditioning Requirements

The values for power consumption and heat output were recorded on an Autodesk certified system with all of the required peripheral and certified components.

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These values can fluctuate if uncertified hardware components or third party applications

are added to your system. The use of uncertified hardware components or third party applications

is not supported. Please consult the manufacturer’s documentation for standardized minimum

and maximum values.

The following table summarizes the peak (at startup) power consumed by the HP xw9400 system and the heat it generates under the maximum processing load produced by your Effects or Editing application. For detailed specifications, including noise output, see the documentation provided by the manufacturer.

Component Quantity Startup Amps

(120V / 240V)

HP xw9400 1 3.5 / 1.8 3.0 / 1.5 360 1228.68

Max. Amps (120V / 240V)

Watts Heat

(BTUs)

You must be able to meet the startup power requirement and have a climate control system with the capacity to maintain the temperature of this component under the maximum processing load. Refer to the following table for standard conversion benchmarks and an example of how they are used to establish climate control requirements.

Introduction

Unit Conversion Example

1 Watt = 3.413 BTU 384 Watts = 1228.68 BTU

12000 BTU = 1 Ton of air conditioning 1228.68 BTU = 0.102 Ton of air conditioning

Rack Mount Requirements

You can rack mou nt your Effects or Edit ing s ystem. Pla n for s ufficient space in you r rack mount chassis to install the following components:

• An HP xw9400 system

• An AJA OEM-2K breakout box

• A Miranda DVI-Ramp

• A Stone Direct storage chassis (XR model)

• Additional Stone Direct expansion chassis (XE model), as required

The form factor units of these components are provided in the following table.

Component Quantity Form Factor Required Rack Space

HP xw9400 1 5U 5U

AJA OEM-2K breakout box 1 1U 1U

Miranda DVI-Ramp

Stone Direct storage chassis (XR) 1 2U 2U

Stone Direct expansion chassis (XE) (each)

11U 1U

12U 2U

Avoiding Damage from Static Electricity

When installing any hardware equipment, take the following precautions to prevent damage to sensitive components from static discharge:

• Make sure power is turned off on the component you are working on. It is a good idea to

unplug components until all other connections are configured.

• Always wear a grounded static wrist strap. Attach the strap’s alligator clip to any grounded

metal surface on the component’s chassis that you are working on. Place the wristband around your wrist.

• Do not handle any components unnecessarily, particularly boards and cards that slide in and

out of PCI slots on their parent hardware components.

Grounding Audio Hardware Components

It is important to properly ground your audio components. Otherwise, you may have ground loops, or humming in the system. To ensure audio components are properly grounded, use the

XLR-3 cables shipped with your system. Using any other cables may cause humming in the system.

Receiving Your Shipment

When you receive your shipment, check all the boxes for dents or other markings that may indicate damage during transport. If you suspect a component is damaged, carefully inspect it before setting up the system. If you receive a damaged component, call Customer Support.

Use the enclosed packing checklist to ensure that you received all of the parts.

BIOS and Firmwares

In most cases, hardware integration and application installation are done on delivery by an authorized technician, so you should not have to verify or upgrade the BIOS or the different firmwares. But, if you are upgrading your Effects or Editing application yourself, you must follow the next procedures.

System BIOS

System configuration is done prior to delivery by an authorized technician. The procedures in this section may not be necessary, and are provided here for informational purposes only.

BIOS and Firmwares

Verifying Your System BIOS

The system BIOS on your workstation must correspond to the certified version required by your Effects or Editing application version. If the BIOS version on your system does not correspond to the table below, you must update to the certified version.

Effect or Editing Product Version Certified BIOS Version

2008 1.05

Updating Your System BIOS

The BIOS version installed on your system appears on the screen while booting the workstation. The following procedure describes how to update a Linux workstation to the certified BIOS version required by your Autodesk Effects or Editing application.

To update the BIOS on your workstation:

1. Load the DKU CD in the CD-ROM drive on the workstation.

2. Open a terminal.

3. Ty pe :

cd /mnt/cdrom/Utils/BIOS

Introduction

Each platform supported by the version of your Effects or Editing application has its own directory that contains an .iso file.

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For more information about updating the BIOS on your workstation, refer to the

README file also located in the platform’s directory.

4. Ty pe :

cd <platform>

5. Burn the .iso file onto a CD-ROM and place it in the DVD-ROM drive on the workstation.

6. Reboot the workstation and press F10 to enter BIOS.

7. Select a language.

8. From the File menu, select Flash System ROM.

The Select a Drive menu appears.

9. Click Optical Drive.

The Select a Drive confirmation menu appears.

10. Press F10 to confirm.

11. Select the .bin file.

The Flash System ROM confirmation menu appears.

12. Press F10 to confirm.

13. Press any key.

System ROM Flash was successful appears.

14. Verify system BIOS settings. See “Checking Your System BIOS Settings” on page 8.

15. From the File menu, select Save Changes and Exit.

Checking Your System BIOS Settings

You do not normally need to adjust these settings. BIOS settings for the workstation are provided here for informational purposes only.

To enter the system BIOS, you must press F10 while booting the workstation.

The following table lists the proper Autodesk certified BIOS settings. Items not listed are set to their default factory settings.

BIOS Menu Item Value

Storage Boot Order Optical Drive

USB Device

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Autodesk Effects and Editing 2008 Hardware Setup Guide for HP xw9400 Workstations

contents

Summary

About This Guide

Introduction

Related Documentation

Workflow for Hardware Setup and Application Installation

Hardware Configuration Guidelines

Memory Requirements

Ensuring Proper Environmental Conditions

Power and Air Conditioning Requirements

Rack Mount Requirements

Avoiding Damage from Static Electricity

Grounding Audio Hardware Components

Receiving Your Shipment

BIOS and Firmwares

System BIOS