Avid Technology Maestro/Engine Setup Manual

Avid® Maestro | Engine

Setup Guide

Version 2019.5

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Symbols and Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Chapter 2 Avid Maestro | Engine Server Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Unpacking and Inspecting Your Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Unpack and Inspect Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Unpacking Your Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Verifying Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Inspecting Components for Damage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Hardware Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Maestro | Engine Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Server Front Panel and LED Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Drive Array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Avid Maestro | Engine Server - Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Power Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Ethernet Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

USB Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

VGA Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Monitoring Output Loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Bypass Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

SDI Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

IP Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Chapter 3 Installing the Server Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Electrostatic Discharge Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Installing Maestro | Engine Hardware in a Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Rack-mount Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Installing the Drives in the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Cabling the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Maestro | Engine Server Connection Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Connecting the Power Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Connecting Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Connecting a Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Connecting Video Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Connecting SDI Video Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Connecting IP Video Inputs and Outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Turning On the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Chapter 4 Installing The Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Installation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Configuring BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Loading the CentOS 7.4 Image on the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Preparing a Boot-able USB Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Configuring the Server for Your Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

IP Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Hostname Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Installing Kernel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Installing libdvg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Verifying the Bus Location of UHD2 and NVIDIA Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Updating the modprobe.conf File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Installing the NVIDIA Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Installing the UHD2 Card Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Setting Up RAID-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Mounting of Shared Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Installing RenderEngine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Installing Maestro | Engine Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Chapter 5 Single Channel Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Configuring RenderEngine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Configuring Maestro | Engine Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Chapter 6 Dual Channel Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Same Layout and Output Type on Both Domains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Configuring RenderEngine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Configuring Maestro | Engine Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Starting RenderEngine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Different Layout and Output Type on Both Domains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Configuring RenderEngine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Configuring Maestro | Engine Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Starting RenderEngine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Mixing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Appendix A Safety and Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Rack-Mount Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance) and Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

FCC Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Canadian ICES-003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Class A Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Australian Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Environmental Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in the European Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Perchlorate Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Recycling Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Using This Guide

Congratulations on your purchase of an Avid Maestro | Engine server. This guide contains all the installation, configuration, and setup instructions you need to install and

setup the Avid product.

Symbols and Conventions

Avid documentation uses the following symbols and conventions:

Symbol or Convention Meaning or Action

> This symbol indicates menu commands (and subcommands) in the

(Windows), (Windows only), (Macintosh), or (Macintosh only)

Bold font Bold font is primarily used in task instructions to identify user interface

Italic font Italic font is used to emphasize certain words and to indicate variables.

Courier Bold font

A note provides important related information, reminders, recommendations, and strong suggestions.

A caution means that a specific action you take could cause harm to your computer or cause you to lose data.

A warning describes an action that could cause you physical harm. Follow the guidelines in this document or on the unit itself when handling electrical equipment.

order you select them. For example, File > Import means to open the File menu and then select the Import command.

This symbol indicates a single-step procedure. Multiple arrows in a list indicate that you perform one of the actions listed.

This text indicates that the information applies only to the specified operating system, either Windows or Macintosh OS X.

items and keyboard sequences.

Courier Bold font identifies text that you type.

Ctrl+key or mouse action Press and hold the first key while you press the last key or perform the

mouse action. For example, Command+Option+C or Ctrl+drag.

| (pipe character) The pipe character is used in some Avid product names, such as

Interplay | Production. In this document, the pipe is used in product names when they are in headings or at their first use in text.

1 Introduction

Avid Maestro | Engine is an all-in-one digital video rendering platform. It is designed to meet the real-time graphic rendering needs of the broadcast industry. Maestro | Engine can support up to 4 inputs per channel in a dual channel configuration , and up to 8 inpu ts per chan nel in a singl e channel configuration.

A versatile production environment offers a better return on investment, and Avid Maestro | Engine

ovides the flexibility you need to meet every production demand. Turning around breaking news

pr stories quickly, Avid Maestro | Engine can handle the complex and ever-changing needs of modern broadcasters.

The Maestro | Engines hardware architecture is robustly b uilt to address the most demanding broadcast port network connections, and RAID-protected hard disks running the virus-free and stable Linux operating system.

ing environments. The server is equipped with hot-swappable dual power sup pli es, du al

Technical Specifications

The below table presents the current hardware specification of the Maestro | Engine system.

Motherboard AIC Grus Graphic Card NVIDIA GTX 1060 (single channel)

2 x NVIDIA GTX 1060 (dual channel) CPU Intel E5-2620 v4 Operating System CentOS 7.4 w/customized kernel Memory 32 GB DDR4 Internal Storage 2x128 GB system disk (RAID 1)

Hard disks for clips storage

4 x 2 TB (RAID10) Ethernet 2 x 1000 BASE-T (RJ-45) Ports 1 Serial

2 USB (front)

2 USB (rear) Control interfaces 1 x Serial

4 x USB

2 x Ethernet (1Gbit)

VGA

IPMI Supported V ideo Standard 3G: SMPTE 424M

HD: SMPTE 260, SMPTE 295, SMPTE 274, SMPTE 296

SD: SMPTE 259 ITU-R BT.601

IP: ST2022-6, ST2110 Video in (mixer) One per channel Video in (insertion) Up to 8 3G/HD/SD SDI or IP* inputs per channel

*(IP 3G/HD only) Video output Up to 2 (3G) or 4 (HD/SD) SDI or IP* outputs per channel (video key compositing

configurable)

Internal linear keyer and chroma keyer

*(IP 3G/HD only) Video references Bi / Tri level Sync Audio Embedded audio support 20-bit/48 kHz in SD and 24-bit/48 kHz in HD Clip Options Video to texture mapping of AVI, QuickTime, DV, DVC25, and MPEG files

(optional)

Video bypass Mechanical bypass, Watchdog on each DSK Size Height: 5.25 in (132 mm)

Width: 17.4 in (443 mm)

Depth: 22.8 in (580 mm)

Weight: 37.5 lbs (17 kg) approximate Power supply Redundant power supply: 100-240 V

Frequency: 47-63 Hz

2 x 800W (max)

2 Avid Maestro | Engine Server Overview

This guide covers everything you need to know to unpack, inst all and configure your Maestro | Engine server hardware and software.

This chapter provides an overview of the Maestro | Engine server, starting with how to unpack and inspect your server.

Once you have unpacked and inspected your server, the features and hardware of the Maestro | Engine server are discussed.

Maestro | Engine server uses a 3U chassis containing four hard drives for clips storage, with quick access to the front panel for disk replacement.

To safeguard system integrity, Maestro | Engine runs on two system disks, using separate RAID 10 protection, and a dual hot swap power supply.

Topics in this chapter include:

• Unpacking and Inspecting Your Server

• Hardware Components

Unpacking and Inspecting Your Server

This topic provides information on how to unpack your server and associat ed components, and inspect it to verify that you have received the appropriate components for your order, and that the components are not damaged in any way.

Unpack and Inspect Checklist

The following table provides a checklist of tasks that must be performed when unpacking and inspecting your Maestro | Engine server.

Unpacking Your Server

Unpack your Maestro | Engine server, as described in “Unpacking Your Server” on page 12. Verify that you have all of the correct boxes and components, as described in “Verifying

Components” on page 13.

Verify that the components are not damaged, as described in “Inspecting Components for Damage”

on page 13.

Before you unpack your server and components, make sure the location is free of clu tt er and dust. Also, make sure you have clean power and a VGA monitor nearby.

The drives that were shipped with this server are pre-configured for use with this server only.

Therefore, when installing the drives, make sure to use these drives only.

To unpack your server:

1. Open the box.

2. Remove the server chassis and all components from the box. A vid recommends that you keep all packaging materials for at least 90 day s. If you need to return

a server to Avid Technology, Inc., the server and all components must be repackaged in its original packaging material to ensure that there is no damage during shipment.

3. Remove all of the boxes, and lay them out so you can verify that you have received all of the components that should have been shipped.

4. Once all of the components have been unpacked, visually inspect the chassis to make sure that it is free of any scratches and dents, that there are straight connectors on the back, and that the power-supply securing screws are not bent.

5. The next step is to verify that you have received all of the items particular to your order. For more information, see

Verifying Components

Once you have unpacked everything, verify that you have the fo llowing components:

“Verifying Components” on page 13.

Maestro | Engine Component List

Part Name

Maestro | Engine Server HDS Server SATA Drives (4) Power cables (2) Rack mount kit (rails, clips, and screws) Rack Rail adapter hardware (e.g., Round Hole adapters) Service ID card Customer Letter

Inspecting Components for Damage

If you are missing any of these components, contact Avid Customer Support before proceeding.

ReadMe files are not in the box. They can be found online. You should always check online for the

most up-to-date release notes or ReadMe because the online version is updated whenever new information becomes available. To view these online versions, visit the Knowledge Base at www.avid.com/readme.

Once you have verified that all of your components have been shipped, you must verify that they are not damaged.

To inspect components for damage:

1. Visually inspect all of the hardware components listed in the previous section to make sure that none of them were damaged during shipment.

2. If you received a hardware component that was damaged, contact Avid Customer Support.

Hardware Components

Maestro | Engine Front Panel

The front of the Maestro | Engine server provides access to the power button, activity LEDs, storage error LED, and two USB sockets.

Each drive can be locked and unlocked with the

Front of the Server (front panel removed)

Regarding media drives, each media drive has a blue and red LED on the bottom front of the dr ive. The left LED (blue) is lit when a drive has power and flashes when the drive is in use. The right LED (red) is lit when an error is detected with the drive and the drive needs to be replaced. Details on the media drive LED indicators are in the following table.

Media Drive Example

use of a key that is provided with your server.

• The left Power/Activity LED (blue) is solid when a drive has power and flashes when the drive is in use.

• The right Fault LED (red) is lit when an error is detected, or if the drive is rebuilding or initializing. It flashes fast when it is initiali zing or rebuildi ng an array. It flashes slow when there is a suspected problem with the dr ive.

Server Front Panel and LED Control Panel

The server has one power button on the top right part of the server. The front panel also contains ac

tivity LEDs, storage error LED, and two USB sockets.

Server Front View and LED Control Panels

The following table describes the LED Control Panels shown in the previous figure.

LED Control Panel

Letter Description Description

A Red System error LED Illuminates red when an error is detected with the

B Power LED Illuminates green when the server is powered on. C System Drive activity LED

D_E USB Socket Two USB sockets. F Non-maskable Interrupt Push for the highest priority interrupt in the

G System Reset Push this button for a system reset.

Drive Array

For Maestro | Engine HDS server data integrity, RAID 10 configuration consisting of 4 striped disks wi

The media drives have been pre-RAIDed at the factory to save time installing and configuring your

server.

Power button

th dual parity is created.

server (fan, power supply, temperature, voltage).

Indicates drive activity from the onboard SATA controller and blinks when either of the system drives is being accessed.

system.

Avid Maestro | Engine Server - Rear Panel

The rear panel of the Maestro | Engine server provides access to the power supplies, 1 gigabit (Gb) Ethernet ports, VGA port, serial port, two USB connect ors for the keyboard, mouse. The availability of the Reference IN and Loop sockets, Video Inputs and Outputs depends on the chosen specification.

Avid Maestro | Engine- Single Channel Main Only

Avid Maestro | Engine - Single Channel Main + AUX

Avid Maestro | Engine - Dual Channel

Avid Maestro | Engine - Single Channel IP

Avid Maestro | Engine - Dual Channel IP

Each of these components is described in the topics below.

Power Supplies

There are two power supplies accessible from t If a failure occurs on either one of the power supplies, you can pull the failed power supply out of the

server All server operations continue to run uninterrupted.

he rear of the Maestro | Engine server.

, and install a replacement power supply without turning off the Maestro | Engine server.

Ethernet Ports

The Maestro | Engine server is equipped with 2 1GB Ethernet Ports.

USB Ports

VGA Port

There are two USB ports located on t

There is one VGA port locat

ed on the rear of the Avid Maestro | Engine server.

he rear of the Avid Maestro | Engine server.

Serial Port

Reference

There is one Serial port locat

There is one Reference input and one R Engine server.

If the server is the last device in your reference loop, terminate the remaining Ref Loop through a

nnector with an 75 ohm-rated terminator.

ed on the rear of the Avid Maestro | Engine server.

eference loop port located on the rear of the Avid Maestro |

Monitoring Output Loops

Monitoring outputs' loops can be used as a

Monitoring Output's loops work only in HD. Their main advantage is to provide monitoring via SDI

while the main outputs are IP

confidence preview of the main outputs.

Bypass Board

The bypass board allows you to have a backup feed re power failure.

SDI Connections

SDI inputs and outputs connectors are l

ady, in case the main feed is disrupted by a

inked to Maestro | Engine input and output channels.

IP Connections

IP inputs and outputs connectors are linked to Maestro | Engine input and output channels.

3 Installing the Server Hardware

This chapter describes how to install a Maestro | Engine server hardware on your site. Topics in this chapter include:

• Electrostatic Discharge Precautions

• Installing Maestro | Engine Hardware in a Rack

• Installing the Drives in the Server

• Cabling the Server

• Turning On the Server

Electrostatic Discharge Precautions

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, cards, and other parts. Avid recommends that you perform all procedures in this chapter only at an ESD workstation. If one is not available, provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap attached to chassis ground (any unpainted metal surface) on your server when handling parts.

ESD and handling PCIe Cards

Always handle cards carefully . They can be extremely sensitive to ESD. Hold cards only by their edges. After removing a card from its protective wrapper or from the server, place the card component side up on a grounded, static free surface. Use a conductive foam pad if available but not the card wrapper. Do not slide the card over any surface.

Installing Maestro | Engine Hardwar e in a Rack

The Maestro | Engine server is designed for 19-inch racks and requires three EIA rack units (3U), or 180 mm of rack space. Dimensions of the Maestro | Engine server are: Height 180mm; Width 443mm, Depth 580mm, Weight 17kg (approx.).

The Maestro | Engine server includes rack mounting slide rails. The standard rail configuration is for racks with square mounting holes. The rack-moun ting kit requ ires inner slide rail s be mounted to the Maestro | Engine server and the outer slide rails are mounted to the rack. Once both, the inner and outer rails are in place, slide the server with the inner rails attached into the outer rails. Secure the server in the rack so it does not slide forward.

The Maestro | Engine server is designed to be installed horizontally in a rack. Installing the Maestro | Engine on an angle or in a sloped console causes the internal drives to wear faster than the intended life of the drive.

To ensure the stability of the rack enclosure, start from the bottom when you install the rack components in the rack enclosure.

Rack-mount Requirements

• Elevated Operating Ambient — If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment might be greater than room ambient. Therefore, consider installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma) specified by the manufacturer.

• Reduced Air Flow — Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.

Airflow is from the front of the server to the rear. Make allowances for cooling air to be available to the front panel surface and no restrictions at the rear.

• Mechanical Loading — Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.

Make sure your rack enclosure is stable enough to prevent tipping over when one or more Avid Maestro | Engine servers are extended on the sliding rails.

• Circuit Overloading — Consideration should be g iv en to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect th at overloading of the circuits might have on o vercurrent protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.

• Reliable Grounding — Reliable grounding of rack-mounted equip ment should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (for example, use of power strips).

• Inside Enclosure Access — If you want to extend the enclosure, and remove the top cover, you must allow 0.5 in (1.3 cm) clearance on top of the enclosure for cover removal.

• Ventil ation is handled through the sides of the unit; incoming air from the left, and cooling fans on the right.

• If the Server is installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operation's ambient temperature of the rack may be greater than room ambient. Verify that the temperature in the rack always stays within the 5C° to 40C° range.

To prevent overheating, ensure there is enough room for ventilation.

Installing the Drives in the Server

This topic contains information on inserting drives in the Maestro | Engine server.

The drives that were shipped with this server are pre-configured for use with this server only.

Therefore, when installing the drives, make sure to use these drives only.

To install a drive in the Maestro | Engine server:

1. Locate the data drives that came with your Maestro | Engine server.

2. Select one drive.

3. Push the drive carrier latch in to release the h andle and p ull th e handl e compl etely open to insert the drive carrier.

4. Make sure the drive LEDs are on the bottom before you begin to slide the drive into the server.

When you are installing drives in the Avid Maestro | Engine server, begin the installation at the

bottom of a column of drives. Make sur e the first drive you install is level and flat as yo u insert it into the server.

Do not force a drive into a slot. If you are having problems installing a drive, check to make sure it is level and flat as you insert i t into the server, that the drive carrier latch is open and at a 45 degree angle to the drive carrier, and that the LEDs are on the bottom of the drive carrier.

5. Slide the drive into the open drive slot in the server until it stops. Approximately 1/2 inch of the drive carrier should be outside the server.

6. Push the handle into the drive carrier. This seats the drive in the server. You’ll hear a click when the drive is fully seated and the handle latches in place.

7. Repeat steps 2 to 6 for the remaining drives.

Cabling the Server

Once the Maestro | Engine server is securely installed in the rack, and the drives are installed, you are now ready to connect the appropriate cables to the rear panel of the server to the external devices for your particular site. This section contains the cabling diagrams and instructions for your Maestro | Engine server.

Maestro | Engine Server Connection Information

The rear panel of the Maestro | Engine server provides access to the power supplies, 1 gigabit (Gb) Ethernet ports, VGA port, serial port, two USB connectors for the keyboard, mouse, Reference IN and Loop sockets and Video Inputs and Outputs.

Maestro | Engine Server - Rear Panel

Connecting the Power Cords

Your Maestro | Engine server has two power supplies. If your local power distribution is not compatible with the supplied cords, you must provide your own IEC power cabl es that are compatible with your country's power system.

To connect/reconnect power:

1. Attach the power cords to both power receptacles on the rear of the server.

2. Connect the other end of both power cords to a properly grounded stable power source.

For maximum power protection, Avid recommends a surge protected un-interruptible power supply (UPS).

To avoid the risk of electrical shock and fire, inspect the system power cord and plug routinely. Ensure they are not damaged in any way.

When all necessary connections have been c pressing the POWER button on the front panel.

This unit has two connections to the main supply. For protection against electric shock, disconnect both electric cords before service.

Do not remove the power module without gloves. The cover of the power module serves as a heat-sink for cooling. Temperature can reach 60°C under full load condition. If removed, put aside the power module until cool, and prevent anyone from touching it until it is cooled.

Risk of explosion if lithium battery on motherboard is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

Connecting Network

ompleted and configured, switch on the Server by

The Maestro | Engine server comes equipped with two 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports. The Server includes two network interface cards (NIC) for

the general network.

communication with the control hosts and

To connect the Ethernet:

1. Your Ethernet switch should be rack mounted. Leave adequate room at the front for cables and at the back for air circulation.

2. Locate Category 5E, 6, or 6A Ethernet cable(s).

3. Attach the other end of the Ethernet cable to suitable port in your switch.

Connecting a Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse

You need to provide a standard USB compatible keyboard, monitor and mouse to access the Maestro | Engine server. The keyboard and mouse plug d irectly into e ither of th e USB port s on the rear of th e chassis. Or, if you have a splitter, you can connect both to one USB connector and leave the other USB connectors open for other purposes (such as connecting a removable USB hard drive).

There are four USB ports on the Maestro | Engine server (two on the rear and two on the front).

To connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the server:

1. Place the monitor on a shelf, and the keyboard and mouse on a sliding tray in the rack. These items are optional and can be purchased locally or from Avid.

2. Attach the VGA connector on the monitor cable to the VGA port on the back of the server. Secure the connector with the thumbscrews on the connector.

3. Insert the other end of the USB adapter cable into one of the USB connectors on the back of the server.

Connecting Video Reference

To work properly, the Maestro | Engine server must receive a valid reference (Genlock) signal. When using an analog GENLOCK source, you can connect one ANALOG REF plug as the input and

the other ANALOG REF connector on the rear panel will automatically serve as the output (Loop). When using Analog GENLOCK, it is obligatory to put a 75-Ohm termination on the REF out.

Connecting SDI Video Inputs and Outputs

The Input/ Output connections vary according to the current settings.

To connect SDI video output cables on the chassis:

1. Ensure that you have proper SDI video (75 ohm-rated) interface coaxial cables available.

2. Connect the SDI output signal to an outgoing SDI output on the server.

3. Connect the other end of all SDI output cables to your devices that are receiving the output signal from the server.

To connect SDI video input cables on the chassis:

1. Ensure that you have proper SDI video (75 ohm-rated) interface coaxial cables available.

2. Connect the SDI input signal to an incoming SDI output on the server.

3. Connect the other end of all SDI input cables to your devices that are sending the input signal to the server.

Connecting IP Video Inputs and Outputs

The Input/ Output connections vary according to the current settings.

To connect IP video output cables on the chassis:

1. Ensure that you have proper fiber cables available.

2. Connect the IP output signal to an outgoing IP output on the server.

3. Connect the other end of all IP output cables to your devices that are receiving the output signal from the server.

To connect IP video input cables on the chassis:

1. Ensure that you have proper fiber cables available.

2. Connect the IP input signal to an incoming IP output on the server.

3. Connect the other end of all IP input cables to your devices that are sending the input signal to the server.

Turning On the Server

When you turn on the power to your Maestro | Engine server , you must do it in the following order so that it will see all of its connected components.

To turn on the power for each component:

1. Make sure you have all your network cables connected.

2. Push the power button at the top right on the front of the your server.

4 Installing The Operating System

This topic provides information on how to in stall the requi red software system on a Mae stro | Engine server. After performing this procedure, you will need to install the RenderEngine, and reconfigure the software settings.

The procedures included in this topic should be conducted by Avid Support personnel.

Installation Checklist

Having your hardware received, the first step to perform is to connect power cables, network cable, VGA monitor and USB keyboard and power the system on, as described in the topic “

Server Hardware”.

The following table provides a checklist of tasks that must be performed when installing the operating system for the first time on a Maestro | Engine machine.

Configure BIOS settings, as described in the topic Configuring BIOS. Install the CentOS 7 operating system provided by Avid. For more information, see Loading the CentOS 7.4

Image on the Server.

Set up your Maestro | Engine system, as described in “Configuring the Server for Your Network”. Setting up your system involves the following:

• Assigning/ adjusting the IP address, gateway and DNS settings,

• Assigning/ changing the computer name (host name). If required, update the kernel as described in the topic Installing Kernel.

Installing the

Update libdvg, as described in the topic Installing libdvg. Check the PCI connections as described in Verifying the Bus Location of UHD2 and NVIDIA Cards. Edit the modprobe.conf file, as described in the topic Updating the modprobe.conf File. Install the NVIDIA Linux driver, as described in the topic Installing the NVIDIA Driver. Install the firmware for each uhd2 board, as described in the topic Installing the UHD2 Card Firmware. If you don't have RAID yet, then create RAID10 for HDDs for Clips. See Setting Up RAID-10. Mount Control Data, as described in the topic Mounting of Shared Data. Install Maestro | RenderEngine, as described in the topic Installing RenderEngine. Make sure you have the

required licenses for RenderEngine and SharedLib. Install the Maestro | Engine Manager to further configure your system, as described in Installing Maestro | Engine

Manager.

Configuring BIOS

In the event that you need to reimage your Maestro | Engine server, you should first check your BIOS version before installing the CentOS 7 software. If the installed version is older than GRUOV008, update it.

If the installed version is correct, configure it as described below.

To configure BIOS:

1. Turn on or restart your Maestro | Engine server.

2. Press the Esc button during the server start.

3. Press Esc after the initial screen appears to enter boot settings.

4. Set the following parameters: a. Go to Advanced > CPU Configuration > Advanced Power Management Configuration >

CPU P State Control. Change the following options:

- PL2_SAFETY_NET_ENABLE - change to Disabled.

- Energy efficient P-state - change to Disabled.

- Turbo mode - change to Disabled.

b. Change the IIO Configuration:

- Advanced > IIO Configuration > IIO0 Configuration > Socket 0 PcieD02F0 Port 2A -> Link Speed = Gen 2 (5GT/s)

- Advanced > IIO Configuration > IIO0 Configuration > Socket 0 PcieD03F0 Port 3A -> Link Speed = Gen 2 (5GT/s)

c. Go to Boot > Boot Type and change it to Legacy Boot Type. d. Go to Boot > USB Boot and change it to Enabled.

5. Exit -> Exit Saving Changes = Yes.

Loading the CentOS 7.4 Image on the Server

Install the CentOS 7 image from the provided bootable drive. Insert the USB drive into one of the USB ports and reboot the server. No additional steps are required during the installation.

Before proceeding with the installation, disconnect the clips drives from the motherboard.

In case you need to prepare a bootable drive for the i below.

Preparing a Boot-able USB Drive

The boot-able USB drive should be delivered to you, but in case you need to prepare such drive, follow the procedure below.

This topic contains information on how to prepare a bootable USB drive to reinstall CentOS 7 on your system.

Using Linux

Using the dd command, convert an USB drive of at least 8GB:

Using the Windows Win32DiskImager

nstallation, follow the procedures described

Win32DiskImager is a Windows program for saving and restoring images from removable drives. It can be used to write boot images to a USB flash device, making it bootable.

Configuring the Server for Your Network

The following topics provide information how to configure the Maestro | Engine server for your network.

IP Configuration

Open the ifcfg files for each Ethernet port and update the network information there.

To assign an IP address:

1. Navigate to the network-scripts folder:

cd /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts

2. Open the ifcfg-ethX (replace X with your eth number) file:

vim ifcfg-ethX

3. Change the IP address. Obtain proper parameters from your network administrator.

4. Set a proper value for the DNS and Gateway parameters.

GATEWAY=X.X.X.X DNS=X.X.X.X DEFROUTE="yes"

5. To save and exit the file, type

:wq!

and press Enter.

Hostname Assignment

After assigning the IP address, set the hostname.

To change the host name:

1. Set the hostname with the hostnamectl command:

hostnamectl set-hostname NEW_HOST_NAME --static

If you want to change the hostname of the machine after installing RAID-10 (software), you will need to remove and install the RAID again.

2. Reboot the machine and connect to the new IP address.

The installation pr ocess describe d in this c hapter assumes that the machine is installed from scratch.

If this is not the case, remove all previous rpm installations to avoid problems.

Installing Kernel

If your Linux is freshly installed, use the newest available kernel.

To install kernel:

1. Download the following file:

kernel-3.10.0-693.5.2.el7.Avid.x86_64.rpm

2. Execute the following command:

rpm -ivh kernel-3.10.0-693.5.2.el7.Avid.x86_64.rpm

3. Reboot your server.

Installing libdvg

The next step is to install the latest libdvg middleware.

When performing an upgrade of the operating system instead of a clean installation, make sure to

remove the previous version of libdvg before installing the newest version.

To uninstall libdvg:

1. Check the current version with the following command:

rpm -qa | grep libdvg

The command returns the libdvg package name, as illustrated below.

2. Copy the libdvg package name and execu t e the follow in g command:

rpm -e libdvg-813.1-12.el7.centos.x86_64

To install libdvg:

1. Download the following file:

libdvg-813.1-12.el7.centos.x86_64.rpm

2. Execute the following command:

rpm -I libdvg-813.1-12.el7.centos.x86_64.rpm

3. Reboot your server.

Verifying the Bus Location of UHD2 and NVIDIA Cards

After installing libdvg, check on which PCI slots the uhd boards and NVIDIA cards are currently configured.

To check the NVIDIA and uhd cards bus location on PCI:

1. Verify the location of uhd2 cards by executing the following command:

lspci | grep -i orad

Check the response:

01:00.0 Bridge: Orad Hi-Tec Systems Device 1980 (rev 11) 02:00.0 Bridge: Orad Hi-Tec Systems Device 1980 (rev 11)

2. Verify the location of NVIDIA cards by executing the following command:

lspci | grep -i nvidia

Check the response:

03:00.0 VGA compatible controller: NVIDIA Corporation GP106 [GeForce GTX 1060 6GB] (rev a1)

04:00.0 VGA compatible controller: NVIDIA Corporation GP106 [GeForce GTX 1060 6GB] (rev a1)

Updating the modprobe.conf File

The next step involves checking if the DVG modules are enabled in the modprobe.conf file.

To add DVG modules to the modprobe.conf file:

1. Open the modprobe.conf file:

vim /etc/modprobe.d/modprobe.conf

2. Add the following:

alias char-major-121 dvgg options dvgg major=121

alias char-major-122 dvgh options dvgh major=122 only_bus=1 alias char-major-123 dvgi options dvgi major=123 only_bus=2

options nvidia nv_pbo_cached=1

3. Save the file and exit vim.

Installing the NVIDIA Driver

This topic describes how to install the NVIDIA driver.

When performing an upgrade of the operating system instead of a clean installation, make sure to

remove the previous versions of the NVIDIA driver before installing the newest version.

To install the NVIDIA driver:

1. Install the NVIDIA driver by copying the tgz file to /data/public and extract it to the data/ folder.

cd /data tar xzvf data/public/nvidia-384.59-1.0.tgz

2. Change the current location to /data/NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-410.78 and run the NVIDIA driver installer.

cd /data/NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-384.59 ./orad-installer

3. Answer YES to all the installer questions.

4. After the installation completes, verify that the NVIDIA driver version is AvidVer: 1.1.

modinfo nvidia | grep AvidVer

Installing the UHD2 Card Firmware

This topic describes how to install the latest firmware of the DVG cards.

If an uhd card already has a different firmware installed, please remove it first. There could be a

number of firmwares installed on each board. Delete them in a descending order, start with the highest firmware number to the lowest.

To remove an uhd2 card firmware:

1. Check the current configuration of the uhd2 card (for domain 0 in this example):

setenv DVG_DOMAIN 0 dvgflash -board 0 -reconf -list

2. Delete the second firmware installed on the board first:

dvgflash -board 0 -delete 2

3. Delete the first firmware installed on the board:

dvgflash -board 0 -delete 1

Never delete the 0 element in the board as this will lead to board damage!

To burn new firmware:

1. To flash new firmware for domain 0:

setenv DVG_DOMAIN 0 dvgflash -board 0 -reconf -list dvgflash -board 0 -write /data/public/gfx_sdi_160_4014.bin -quick

2. To flash new firmware for domain 1:

setenv DVG_DOMAIN 1 dvgflash -board 0 -reconf -list dvgflash -board 0 -write /data/public/gfx_sdi_160_4014.bin -quick

To run graphics applications with domains on Maestro | Engine Dual Channel, please note the

following: graphics card PCI bus for Domain O is 04:00 and graphics car d PC I bus fo r Domain 1 is 03:00.

Setting Up RAID-10

If you don't have RAID yet, then create RAID10 for HDDs for Clips.

To create RAID:

t Use the following scripts: create_raid_10_ver1_9.sh and

remove_raid_ver1_4.sh for an automated creation and removal of RAID-10.

Mounting of Shared Data

This topic describes how to mount the Shared Data component on your machine.

To mount Shared Data manually:

1. Create a file containing the user account data (user name, password and domain) and save it to a chosen location (such as /etc/credentials).

username= password= domain=

2. Create the /Control_Data directory and modify the access permissions by changing chmod to

777.

3. Mount the Shared Data:

mount -v -t cifs //WINDOWS_IP/SHAREDDIRECTORY /Control_Data/ -o credentials=/etc/.credentials -o sec=ntlm

You should receive the following result if the mounting was successful.

mount.cifs kernel mount options: ip=WINDOWS_IP,unc=//WINDOWS_IP/ SHAREDDIRECTORY,sec=ntlm,user=YOURUSER,domain=YOURDOMAIN,pass=********

To mount Shared Data automatically:

1. Create a file containing the user account data (user name, password and domain) and save it to a chosen location (such as /etc/credentials).

username= password= domain=

2. Create the /Control_Data directory and modify the access permissions by changing chmod to

777.

3. Edit the /etc/fstab file and add the following line:

//WINDOWS_IP/SHAREDDIRECTORY /Control_Data cifs credentials=/etc/ .credentials,rw,uid=1000,gid=1000,nounix,iocharset=utf8,file_mode=0777,dir _mode=0777,sec=ntlm 0 0

4. Mount the Shared Data using the following command :

mount /Control_Data

If you have a “mount error(13): Permission denied”, you can try to change the sec= parameter to

one from the list below:

Installing RenderEngine

Now, you can install Maestro | RenderEngine for Linux.

To install RenderEngine for Linux:

1. Download the installer of the Installation Manager for RenderEngine on Linux.

2. Run the installer and follow the steps of the installation using default settings.

3. Run the newly installed RenderEngineLinux_InstallationManager located in the C:\Program

Files\Avid\RenderEngine

4. Click on New Ho is going to be installed.

If there is an older version of RenderEngine already installed Maetro | Engine, uninstall it. Back up the current RenderEngine settings, if required.

st, then enter the address of the Maestro | Engine machine where RenderEn gine

Linux folder.

5. Select the created host and click Install RenderEngine.

6. Exit the installer.

Installing Maestro | Engine Manager

The Maestro | Engine Manager (MEM) is a web-based configuration tool that allows to setup your Maestro | Engine machine.

To install Maestro | Engine Manager on your Maestro | Engine machine:

1. Download the installer of the Installation Manager for Maestro | Engine Manager.

2. Run the installer and follow the steps of the installation using default settings.

3. Run the newly installed InstallationManager for MaestroEngineManager.

4. Click on New Host, then enter the address of the Maestro | Engine machine where the MEM is going to be installed.

If there is an older version of MEM already installed on that particular machine, uninstall it.

5. Select the created host and click Install.

6. Exit the installer.

5 Single Channel Configuration

After installing the operating system and RenderEngine on your Maestro | Engine Single Channel machine, the next step is to configure it according to your requirements.

Configuring RenderEngine

After installing RenderEngine on the required host, configure it as described below.

To configure RenderEngine:

1. Edit the /data/RE/bin/RE.xml file.

t In the <Layout> element, enter a Name for your layout configuration. t You may also set the Log to Yes to receive more logs.

Save and close the file.

2. Edit the /data/RE/bin/start.sh file. t Add the following lines at the beginning of the file (after #!/bin/csh -f):

setenv DVGCE_DECODER_THREADS 6 #enable multi thread decoding for clip player

setenv HDVG_AUDIO_INSERTIONS_COUNTS '4;0' #enable audio from video inputs

For a Main + AUX configuration, this variable should be set to “4;4”.

Save and close the file.

Configuring Maestro | Engine Manager

The Maestro | Engine Manager is a web-based configuration tool that allow s to setu p yo ur Maest r o | Engine machine. Install the Maestro | Engine Manager as described in the

Manager topic and configure your system as described in the Working with Maestro | Engine

Manager chapter of the Avid Maestro | Engine Administrator’s Guide.

Installing Maestro | Engine

6 Dual Channel Configuration

After installing the operating system and RenderEngine on your Maestro | Engine Dual Channel machine, the next step is to configure it according to your requirements.

Three scenarios are discussed in this topic:

• Same Layout and Output Type on Both Domains

• Different Layout and Output Type on Both Domains

• Mixing

Same Layout and Output Type on Both Domains

In this scenario, the same layout and output type are going to be implemented on bo th domains. Begin the configuration by changing the RenderEn gine settings.

Configuring RenderEngine

First, open the /data/RE/bin/start.sh script file to change the gfx_busses indexes and add supplementary variables responsible for multithread decoding for clip player and audio insertions.

To edit the start.sh file:

t Change set vlArg=($gfx_busses[1] $gfx_busses[2] $domain) to

set vlArg=($gfx_busses[2] $gfx_busses[1] $domain).

t Add two variables at the beginning of the start.sh script:

setenv DVGCE_DECODER_THREADS 2

#enable multi thread decoding for clip playe r , only two cores are allowed as each RE uses half of available CPU cores

setenv HDVG_AUDIO_INSERTIONS_COUNTS '4;0'

#enable audio from video inputs

Then, open the RE.xml file to set the required layout and enable CPU cores logging.

To edit the RE.xml file:

t Open the /data/RE/bin/RE.xml file and set the desired layout.

t Enable CPU cores logging.

Finally, open the Cores.xml file to edit the RE threads affinity.

To edit the Cores.xml file:

t Open the /data/RE/bin/Cores.xml file and in the <SingleGPU> section change the

Affinity Value to “2,3” for each thread as presented below:

</VL-AudioMixerThread> <AudioMixer> <Priority Type="Realtime" Level="100"/> <Affinity Value="2,3"/> </AudioMixer> <TimecodeProviderThread> <Priority Type="Realtime" Level="100"/> <Affinity Value="2,3"/> </TimecodeProviderThread> </Config>

Configuring Maestro | Engine Manager

The Maestro | Engine Manager is a web-based configuration tool that allow s to setu p yo ur Maest r o | Engine machine. Install the Maestro | Engine Manager as described in the Installing Maestro | Engine

Manager topic.

In the scenario, where the same layou

t and output type are used on both domains, you only need one

Configuration file. An example of a Maestro | Engine Manager configuration for this scenario is presented below.

Global & Boards Sections

Starting RenderEngine

After applying the configuration, you can start RenderEngine on both domains.

To start RenderEngine:

t Use the following commands:

cd /data/RE/bin ./start.sh domain=0 ./start.sh domain=1

- or -

t Log

in to Maestro | Engine Manager of your machine, and start RenderEngine using the bottom

panel buttons.

When RenderEngine is started, verify the cores settings in RE.log.

With default settings, RE on

domain 0 should use the first 4 cores of CPU, RE in domain 1 should use cores from 5 to 8.

Domain 0

Domain 1

Different Layout and Output Type on Both Domains

In this scenario, different layouts and output types are going to be implemented on both domains. Begin the configuration by changing the RenderEngine configuration.

Configuring RenderEngine

First, open the /data/RE/bin/start.sh script file to change the gfx_busses indexes and add supplementary variables responsible for multithread decoding for clip player and audio insertions.

To edit the start.sh file:

t Change set vlArg=($gfx_busses[1] $gfx_busses[2] $domain) to

set vlArg=($gfx_busses[2] $gfx_busses[1] $domain).

t Add two variables at the beginning of the start.sh script:

setenv DVGCE_DECODER_THREADS 2

#enable multi thread decoding for clip playe r , only two cores are allowed as each RE uses half of available CPU cores

setenv HDVG_AUDIO_INSERTIONS_COUNTS '4;0'

#enable audio from video inputs

Then, open the RE.xml file to set the required layout and enable CPU cores logging.

To edit the RE.xml file:

t Open the /data/RE/bin/RE.xml file:

a. Set the desired layou t for domain 0 and domain 1.

<Layout ConfigPathName="Layout.xml" DetectName="No" Name="HD" NameDomain0="HDWithAlpha"

NameDomain1="PALWithAlpha"

Log="Yes" AutoReactivateScenes="No" />

b. Define different HdvgCpProfiles.xml files for both domains.

<Dvg ConfigPathName="/Control_Data/config/HdvgCpProfile.xml" ConfigPathNameDomain0="/Control_Data/config/HdvgCpProfileHD.xml" ConfigPathNameDomain1="/Control_Data/config/HdvgCpProfileSD.xml" ...

t Enable CPU cores logging.

Finally, open the Cores.xml file to edit the RE threads affinity.

To edit the Cores.xml file:

t Open the /data/RE/bin/Cores.xml file and in the <SingleGPU> section change the

Affinity Value to “2,3” for each thread as presented below:

</Config>

Configuring Maestro | Engine Manager

The Maestro | Engine Manager is a web-based configuration tool that allow s to setu p yo ur Maest r o | Engine machine. Install the Maestro | Engine Manager as described in the

Manager topic.

In the scenario, where different layout and output types are used on both domains, you need to create separate Configuration files for both domains.

Login to Maestro | Engine Manager by opening a web browser and entering the Maestro | Engine unit’s IP address as the URL, with the suffix 8080. For example, 192.0.2.0:8080. In the Global section, click on change create the Configuration files for both channels.

Installing Maestro | Engine

There should only be two additional files in the G:\config folder, except for the default configuration file.

Starting RenderEngine

After applying the configuration, you can start RenderEngine on both domains.

To start RenderEngine:

t Use the following commands:

cd /data/RE/bin ./start.sh domain=0 ./start.sh domain=1

- or -

t Log

in to Maestro | Engine Manager of your machine, and start RenderEngine using the bottom

panel buttons.

When RenderEngine is started, verify the cores settings in RE.log.

With default settings, RE on

domain 0 should use the first 4 cores of CPU, RE in domain 1 should use cores from 5 to 8.

Domain 0

Domain 1

Mixing

In this scenario, mixing of graphic with video signal is enabled.

To enable mixing:

1. Login to Maestro | Engine Manager by opening a web browser and entering the Maestro | Engine unit’s IP address as the URL, with the suffix 8080. For example, 192.0.2.0:8080.

2. In the Boards section, select the Activate Mixing check box for Out 1. Change the output type to Compositing.

3. In the Global section, change the Genlock type to DIGITAL.

4. If mixing is not visible after starting RenderEngine, apply the following changes to the start.sh file.

a. enable RCTL_PLUGIN:

set RCTL_PLUGIN=1

b. add the following lines at the end of the file:

sleep 30; /usr/dvg/rctlsend localhost chanOut 0 0 0 2

When connecting to RenderEngine using a controller application, remember that RE on domain 0 is

listening on TCP port 8765, while RE on domain 1 is listening on TCP port 8766.

A Safety and Regulatory Information

This document contains safety and regulatory information for Avid Maestro | Engine hardware.

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this equipment near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Insta ll in acc ordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other equipment (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Protect power cords from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, co nvenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the equipment.

10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufa cturer.

11. For products that are not rack-mountable: Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer , or sold with the equipment. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/equipment combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

12. Unplug this equipment during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the equipment has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the equipment, the equipment has been exposed to rain or moistu re, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

14. For products that are a Mains powered device: The equipment shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids (such as vases) shall be placed on the equipment.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or gr ounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

15. For products containing a lithium battery:

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly r eplaced. Repl ace onl y with t he same or equiv alent type.

16. For products with a power switch: It should remain accessible after installation.

17. The equipment shall be used at a maximum ambient temperature of 40° C.

18. This unit may be provided with a power supply cord set suitable for 120V AC input only (for U.S.A.and Canada). For other than U.S.A. and Canada, a qualified person must provide for use with this unit, an appropriate, approved power supply cord set which is in compliance with the end use country requirements and has a minimum cross-sectional area of 1.0mm2.

19. For products with more than one power cord:

c c

This unit has more than one power supply cord. Disconnect two power supply cords before servicing to avoid electrical shock.

Cet appareil comporte plus d'un cordon d'alimentation. Afin de prévenir les chocs électriques, débrancher les deux cordons d'alimentation avant de faire le dépannage.

20. For products with an operator-accessible fuse:

For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with same type and rating of fuse. Pour ne pas compromettre la pr otection contr e les risques d'incendie, r emplacer par un fusible

de m?me type et de m?me caractéristiques nominales.

Rack-Mount Requirements

1. Elevated Operating Ambient - If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment might be greater than room ambient. Therefore, consider installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma) specified by the manufacturer.

2. Reduced Ai r Fl ow - Inst all ati on of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.

3. Mechanical Loading - Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.

4. Circuit Overloading - Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect th at overloading of the circuits might have on o vercurrent protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.

5. Reliable Earthing - Reliable Earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (for example, use of power strips).

EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance) and Safety

Avid declares that this product complies with the following standards regulating emissions, immunity and product safety:

• FCC Part 15 Class A

• ICES-003 Class A

• EN55032 Class A

• EN55103-1 E4

• EN55024

• EN55103-2 E4

• AS/NZS CISPR 32 Class A

• CISPR32 Class A

• VCCI Class A

• IEC/EN/UL60950-1

• CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-07 This equipment has been tested to comply with U

with the specifications of UL Standards: IEC/UL60950-1 and Canadian CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-07. Avid Inc. has been authorized to apply the appropriate UL & CUL mark on its compliant equipment.

(EMC, Safety and RoHS)

Avid is authorized to apply the thereby declaring conformity to EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU and RoHS Recast Directive 2011/65/EU.

FCC Notice

Class A Equipment

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residentia l area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at personal expense.

SA and Canadian safety certification in accordanc e

CE (Conformité Europénne) mark on this compliant equipmen t

Cables

Connections to Avid hardware must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods in order to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.

Canadian ICES-003

Class A Equipment

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-C ausi ng Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du R?glement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Australian Compliance

Environmental Compliance

Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in the European Union

This symbol on the product or its packaging indicate s that this product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over

o a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The

t separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local c ity recycling office or the dealer fro m wh om you purchased the product.

Proposition 65 Warning

This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to c ause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Perchlorate Notice

This product may contain a lithium coin battery. The State of California requires the following disclosure statement: "Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/ hazardous waste/perchlorate "

Avid Technology Maestro/Engine Setup Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Legal Notices

Contents

Symbols and Conventions

1 Introduction

Technical Specifications

2 Avid Maestro | Engine Server Overview

Unpacking and Inspecting Your Server

Unpack and Inspect Checklist

Unpacking Your Server

Verifying Components

Inspecting Components for Damage

Hardware Components

Maestro | Engine Front Panel

Server Front Panel and LED Control Panel

Drive Array

Avid Maestro | Engine Server - Rear Panel

Power Supplies

Ethernet Ports

USB Ports

VGA Port

Serial Port

Reference

Monitoring Output Loops

Bypass Board

SDI Connections

IP Connections

3 Installing the Server Hardware

Electrostatic Discharge Precautions

Installing Maestro | Engine Hardwar e in a Rack

Rack-mount Requirements

Installing the Drives in the Server

Cabling the Server

Maestro | Engine Server Connection Information

Connecting the Power Cords

Connecting Network

Connecting a Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse

Connecting Video Reference

Connecting SDI Video Inputs and Outputs

Connecting IP Video Inputs and Outputs

Turning On the Server

4 Installing The Operating System

Installation Checklist

Configuring BIOS

Loading the CentOS 7.4 Image on the Server

Preparing a Boot-able USB Drive

Configuring the Server for Your Network

IP Configuration

Hostname Assignment

Installing Kernel

Installing libdvg

Verifying the Bus Location of UHD2 and NVIDIA Cards

Updating the modprobe.conf File

Installing the NVIDIA Driver

Installing the UHD2 Card Firmware

Setting Up RAID-10

Mounting of Shared Data

Installing RenderEngine

Installing Maestro | Engine Manager

5 Single Channel Configuration

Configuring RenderEngine

Configuring Maestro | Engine Manager

6 Dual Channel Configuration

Same Layout and Output Type on Both Domains

Configuring RenderEngine

Configuring Maestro | Engine Manager

Starting RenderEngine

Different Layout and Output Type on Both Domains

Configuring RenderEngine

Configuring Maestro | Engine Manager

Starting RenderEngine

Mixing

Important Safety Instructions

Rack-Mount Requirements

EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance) and Safety

FCC Notice

Class A Equipment