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Avid Unity Media Engine and Avid MEDIArray XT Site Preparation Guide• Part 0130-07818-01 May 2007

Using This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Symbols and Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

If You Need Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

How to Order Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Avid Educational Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Chapter 1 Site Planning Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Maximum Avid Unity Media Engine Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Standard Media Engine Hardware Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Optional Media Engine Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Customer-Supplied Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Other Avid Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Choosing the System Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Customer Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Chapter 2 System Layout Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Clearance and Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Airflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Supported Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Chapter 3 Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Physical Site Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Security Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Chapter 4 Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Hardware Component Power Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

UPS Power Cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Chapter 5 Networking Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Ethernet Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Chapter 6 Site Planning Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

System Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Electrical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Appendix A Regulatory and Safety Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

FCC Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Canadian ICES-003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

European Union Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in the European Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Australia and New Zealand EMC Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Taiwan EMC Regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Illustrations

Avid Unity Media Engine Infrastructure — Ethernet Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Avid Unity Media Engine Infrastructure — with Optional Fibre Channel

Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Receptacle (CEE-22) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

NEMA 5-15P Style Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

NEMA L5-30 Style Plug and Receptacle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

IEC C-20 Style Plug and Receptacle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Tables

Supported Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Component Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Power Cord Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

MediaNetwork Networking Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Using This Guide

This guide contains information that helps you prepare your site for the Avid Unity™ Media Engine and Avid MEDIArray preparation guidelines, you can expect a smooth and successful installation of your Avid Unity MediaNetwork workgroup. and avoid delays in getting your media engine, Avid MEDIArray XT, and MediaNetwork clients connected and running.

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XT hardware installation. By following these site

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

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.

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

Courier Bold font

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

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

Courier Bold font identifies text that you type.

mouse action. For example, Ctrl+drag.

Using This Guide

If You Need Help

If you are having trouble using Avid Unity MediaNetwork:

1. Retry the action, carefully following the instructions given for that task in this guide. It is especially important to check each step of your workflow.

2. Check for the latest information that might have become available after the documentation was published:

- If the latest information for your Avid product is provided as printed release notes,

they ship with your application and are also available online.

- If the latest information for your Avid product is provided as a ReadMe file, it is

supplied in your Avid application folder as a PDF document (ReadMe.pdf) and is also available 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, select ReadMe from the Help menu. or visit

the Knowledge Base at www.avid.com/readme.

3. Check the documentation that came with your Avid application or your hardware for maintenance or hardware-related issues.

4. Visit the online Knowledge Base at www.avid.com/onlinesupport. Online services are available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Search this online Knowledge Base to find answers, to view error messages, to access troubleshooting tips, to download updates, and to read or join online message-board discussions.

How to Order Documentation

To order additional copies of this documentation from within the United States, call Avid Sales at 800-949-AVID (800-949-2843). If you are placing an order from outside the United States, contact your local Avid representative.

Avid Educational Services

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Chapter 1

Site Planning Overview

Avid Unity MediaNetwork v5.x introduced two server models and a storage enclosure that provides higher performance while reducing the system components needed in previous MediaNetwork releases. See the Avid Unity Media Engine ReadMe for a list of supported hardware and Avid editing applications. The following highlights the component changes:

• Avid Unity Media Engine is the Ethernet server, designed to use the build-in Ethernet

ports. One Ethernet client can connect directly into the Avid Unity Media Engine or the port can be used to connect Ethernet switches supporting up to 20 Ethernet clients.

This model does not include a Fibre Channel adapter board but it can be purchased separately as an option to give the Avid Unity Media Engine, Fibre Channel capabilities. You must purchase the Fibre Channel adapter board and a Fibre Channel switch to add optional Avid MEDIArray XT storage. Up to 26 Fibre Channel clients are supported through the Fibre Channel switch.

• Avid MEDIArray XT is a drive enclosure with a Fibre Channel connection used to

connect to a Fibre Channel switch. Up to four Avid MEDIArray XT drive enclosures can be added to a Avid Unity Media Engine.

Maximum Avid Unity Media Engine Configurations

Avid Unity media engine to provide clients access to Avid Unity MediaNetwork workspaces (shared folders) over a gigabit Ethernet and Fibre Channel networks (see “Avid Unity Media

Engine Infrastructure — Ethernet Only” and “Avid Unity Media Engine Infrastructure — with Optional Fibre Channel Components”).

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The Avid Unity Media Engine workgroup provides clients access to MediaNetwork workspaces over a Ethernet network. You can connect an Ethernet switch to either media engine Ethernet port and add up to 20 Ethernet clients.

Avid Unity Media Engine Infrastructure — Ethernet Only

MediaNetwork file system and storageAvid Unity Media Engine

Ethernet client

…Up to 20 clients

1000BASE-T Ethernet

Ethernet switch

Gigabit Ethernet

You can also add an optional Fibre Channel adapter board in the Avid Unity Media Engine and connect to a Fibre Channel switch. From the Fibre Channel switch you can add up to 26 Fibre Channel clients and up to four Avid MEDIArray XT storage enclosures for a total of 40 TB (when using 500 GB drives).

Standard Media Engine Hardware Components

Avid Unity Media Engine Infrastructure — with Optional Fibre Channel Components

Fibre Channel storage

Avid MEDIArray XT

MediaNetwork file system and storage

Gigabit Ethernet

Ethernet client

Avid Unity Media Engine

Fibre Channel

Ethernet switch

Avid MEDIArray XT

Fibre Channel client

…Up to 20 clients

1000BASE-T Ethernet

Fibre Channel switch

…Up to 26 clients

Fibre Channel

Standard Media Engine Hardware Components

The Avid Unity media engine requires an application key (commonly called a dongle). Workgroup clients do not require media engine application keys – their licenses are handled separately. The clients require application keys to run the Avid editing system software. These application keys ship with that software. The media engine allows clients to mount up to 21 workspaces.

The following hardware components are required with media engine workgroups:

• A Fibre Channel switch (MEDIAswitch) to provide system connectivity over a Fibre Channel LAN. Avid supports a 16-port or 10-port MEDIASwitch. Two 16-port MEDIASwitches can be stacked together using a 10-gigabit (Gb) link.

You also need optical Fibre Channel cables for connecting the media engine to the MEDIASwitch, Fiber Channel clients, and Avid MEDIArray XT drive enclosures.

• A Ethernet switch to provide system connectivity over an Ethernet LAN for the Avid Unity Media Engine network.

Category 5 or Category 6 Ethernet cables are needed for connecting the Avid Unity Media Engine to the Ethernet switch and Ethernet clients.

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Optional Media Engine Hardware

The following hardware components are optional for MediaNetwork workgroups:

• Up to four Avid MEDIArray XT drive enclosures.

• A Fibre Channel switch (MEDIAswitch) is required when you use the optional Avid MEDIArray XT drive enclosures with an Avid Unity Media Engine.

• Qlogic switch licensing is required when stacking the 16-port MEDIASwitch to using the 10-gigabit (Gb) ports in switch. This 4-GB 16-port MEDIASwitch is the only Fiber Channel switch that Avid has qualified for stacking.

Customer-Supplied Components

The following hardware components are optional or customer supplied with all MediaNetwork workgroups. You can purchase these components separately or from Avid:

• A 19-inch industry-standard rack (recommended)

• Uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs), either 110-volt or 240-volt

• One rack-mount keyboard, mouse and monitor (KVM). An individual keyboard, mouse and monitor can also be used if you network room has the available space.

Other Avid Products

You can use your MediaNetwork workgroup with other Avid products such as:

• MediaNetwork for Macintosh client kits

• MediaNetwork for Windows client kits

• Avid AirSpeed

• Avid Interplay

• TransferManager

• digidesign

•ProEncode

These products may have their own site planning requirements. Refer to their documentation for more information.

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Choosing the System Location

The MediaNetwork hardware is modular and consists of:

• Media engine

• Avid MEDIArray XT drive enclosures

• MEDIASwitch 4 GB (16-port and 10 port)

• Ethernet switches

• Fibre Channel clients

• Ethernet clients

Avid recommends that you plan to mount all the components in a rack and provide proper computer-room space for the hardware.

You need to be aware of the following requirements whether you are providing computerroom space or other properly prepared space for your hardware:

• Locate the hardware away from high-traffic areas and potential impacts. High-traffic areas include patch panels, experimental equipment, or equipment that needs frequent physical reconfiguration.

Choosing the System Location

• Choose a location where the hardware will be free from significant temperature or humidity changes, or possible damage from moisture. See Chapter 3 for information on environmental limitations.

• Locate the hardware in a clean environment, free from smoke and dust. Do not place any hardware over or near ventilation holes in a raised-floor computer room. Do not place any hardware under ceiling or wall ventilation ducts or cold air returns. Dust from the ventilation can cause problems with the hardware.

• Verify that the location you select has a sturdy, level floor, and is not subject to vibration. The rack holding the hardware must be stable during normal operation and service. See Chapter 2 for the weights of all the hardware components.

• Make sure the hardware has adequate space in front of and behind the rack for times when service or reconfiguration is necessary. If the rack has a door, it must be able to open completely to allow access to the front panels of the hardware. See Chapter 2 for information on rack clearances.

• Make sure there is adequate power and the correct receptacle type for each hardware component, the rack power strips, and the optional UPSs. Do not use extension cords to plug in any of the hardware components. See Chapter 4 for information on power requirements.

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• Make sure you have Ethernet connections near the MediaNetwork workgroup. This allows for connections to the network for configuration and troubleshooting, when necessary. See Chapter 5 for information on network requirements.

• Make sure you have a telephone line near your MediaNetwork workgroup to allow you to talk with Avid Customer Support, if necessary.

• Some situations might require you have a table next to the MediaNetwork rack to hold an external display, keyboard, and mouse for the media engine. This table is not required if you have an optional rack mounted keyboard/monitor/mouse assembly.

Customer Responsibility

Before installing your MediaNetwork workgroup hardware, you are responsible for:

• Developing a floor plan for your hardware configuration. This includes the MediaNetwork workgroup and any attached clients.

• Preparing your site to meet the power, environmental, and space requirements for the MediaNetwork hardware and any attached MediaNetwork clients. Documentation for Avid editing clients are available in the Knowledge Base on the Avid Web site (www.avid.com).

• Obtaining a rack for mounting the media engine, Avid MEDIArray XT drive enclosures, MEDIASwitch, and Avid-supplied UPSs.

The rack must have receptacles and plugs appropriate for your local power requirements.

• Obtaining a display for the media engine. You can purchase the display separately or through Avid.

• Obtaining and running all long cables (over 33 feet [10 meters]) between the MediaNetwork hardware and any attached clients throughout your facility. You must also provide the proper hardware connections at both ends of the cables. You must purchase these cables separately.

• Running all cables related to Ethernet, and providing the proper network setup and connections.

• Installing and configuring any Ethernet routers or bridges, not supplied with the MediaNetwork workgroup, before the Avid representative begins your system installation.

• Installing appropriate Ethernet connections within the areas where MediaNetwork workgroup and workgroup clients are being installed.

Customer Responsibility

Avid is not responsible for installing or troubleshooting cables that you do not purchase from Avid. Avid also does not provide network services for your in-house network and strongly suggests you use a local service provider to install and set up network connections. Avid does supply networking services for any Fibre Channel or Ethernet connections between the MediaNetwork workgroup and its clients and its Media Servers.

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Chapter 2

System Layout Overview

The Avid Unity MediaNetwork hardware components are fully rack-mountable. They are compatible with the MediaNetwork rack or any standard 19-inch video racks using either NEMA or EIA mounting-hole layouts.

Clearance and Access

For normal operation, you’ll need to maintain approximately two feet (0.6 meters) of open space in front of and behind the rack. This allows free access to the components in the rack for operating changes or adjustments.

For service, you’ll need approximately 3 feet (1 meter) of open space in front of the rack and 2 feet (0.6 meters) of open space behind the rack. This allows for the removal of any component that needs to be replaced.

Airflow

Make sure you do not obstruct the airflow around the rack with large containers, boxes, desks, chairs, or other objects. This can cause the MediaNetwork hardware in the rack to run at an elevated temperature and possibly shorten individual component life.

Some optional racks are available with a fan located in the top of the rack. If you select one of these racks, make sure the fan does not become obstructed by dirt, dust, or paper so it can provide proper cooling for the components in the rack.

Chapter 2 System Layout Overview

Supported Cabling

Use optical cable to connect the Avid Unity Media Engine to Avid MEDIArray XT drive enclosures, and MediaNetwork clients to the MEDIASwitch. For a diagram of the Fibre Channel network and Ethernet cabling see “Avid Unity Media Engine Infrastructure — with

Optional Fibre Channel Components” on page 13.

Cable Name Function Maximum Distance

RJ45 Cat 5E or Cat 6 Ethernet cable (minimum).

Optical Fibre Channel cable, available from Avid.

Read the important information below this table when using an optical cable.

If you find your cable is not long enough for the distance you need it to run, you must obtain a longer cable. Avid does not support more than one cable within a particular run.

Avid supports the following cable types for Avid Unity MediaNetwork connections.

If you need run your cable distances, call Avid Customer Support for supported cable and accessory information.

Supported Cables

To connect the Avid Unity Media Engine to the Ethernet switch,

To connect the Ethernet switches to the Avid Unity Ethernet clients.

To connect the optical Fibre Channel ports to the Fibre Channel switches, servers, clients, and storage.

100 Meters; If using CAT5E the cable must be rated for 350 MHz for maximum length.

The maximum length of the cable is defined by the micron and modal bandwidth MHz-km (megahertz over one kilometer)

Avid recommends the following 4.25 Gb/s, 850 nm, LC/LC cable guidelines:

• MMF 62.5 micron cable Modal bandwidth 200 MHz-km, 0.5 – 70 m

Modal bandwidth 160 MHz-km, 0.5 – 55 m

• MMF 50 micron cable Modal bandwidth 2000 MHz-km, 0.5 – 270 m

Modal bandwidth 500 MHz-km, 0.5 – 150 m Modal bandwidth 400 MHz-km, 0.5 – 130 m

The optical cable is an international Class 1 laser product per IEC 60825-1 Amendment 2(2001) and IEC 60825-2 1997. Operating this product in a manner inconsistent with intended usage and specification may result in hazardous radiation

Dimensions and Weight

exposure. Tampering with this laser based product or operating this product outside the limits of this specification may be considered an act of “manufacturing,” and will require, under law, recertification of the modified product with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (21 CFR 1040). Published by Picolight Incorporated. All rights reserved.

Dimensions and Weight

The following table provides the dimensions and weight of the MediaNetwork hardware and the optional rack components. Make sure the surfaces where you place the equipment can accommodate the equipment’s size and weight. Some of the Ethernet switches shown are no longer shipping.

Component Dimensions and Weight

Component Height Width Depth Weight

Media engine 5.25 in (133 mm) 19 in (483 mm) 27 in (685 mm) 72.6 lb (33 kg)

with drives installed

Avid MEDIArray XT (optional storage)

Ethernet switch Asanté 65120-2G 1.8 in (46 mm) 17.5 in (445 mm) 10 in (254 mm) 8 lb (3.8 kg)

KVM 8-port (optional) 1.75 in. (44 mm) 15.40 in (391 mm) 9 in (229 mm) 6 lb (2.8 kg)

KVM 16-port (optional) 3.50 in (89 mm) 15.40 in (391 mm) 9 in (229 mm) 8 lb (3.8 kg)

MediaSwitch (10-port) 1.65 in (41.9 mm) 7.5 in (190.5 mm) 6.13 in (156 mm) 3 lb (1.1 kg)

MediaSwitch (16-port) 1.7 in (43.2 mm) 17.0 in (432 mm) 12.0 in (305 mm) 9 lb (4.08 kg)

Ethernet switch (Clients) Asanté

65120-2G 65120-12G 35160 -G 35160 -T

Cisco 3750G - 24T

5.25 in (133 mm) 19 in (483 mm) 27 in (685 mm) 72.6 lb (33 kg) with drives installed

1.8 in (46 mm)

2.7 in (69 mm)

1.7 in (46mm)

1.73 in (439 mm)

17.5 in (445 mm)

17.5 in (444 mm)

10 in (254 mm) 14 in (356 mm) 10 in (254 mm)

12.83 in (326 mm)

8 lb (3.8 kg) 9 lb (4.1 kg) 8 lb (3.6 kg)

10.0 lb (4.55 kg))

Chapter 2 System Layout Overview

Chapter 3

Environmental Requirements

Use the information in this chapter to design and configure the space you plan to use for your Avid Unity MediaNetwork workgroup.

Physical Site Characteristics

The Avid Unity MediaNetwork hardware is designed to operate in a standard “open office” or computer-room environment. When you select a location, you should:

• Make sure the location has a sturdy, level floor, and is not subject to vibration.

• Make sure the location is away from high-traffic areas.

• Make sure the location is clean and free from dust, smoke, or other airborne contaminants.

• Make sure the location does not have significant temperature changes. Choose a location where the temperature does not vary more than 18°F (7.78°C) per hour.

• Make sure the location does not have significant humidity changes. A location with approximately 40 percent humidity can prevent problems stemming from electrostatic discharge.

• Make sure the location has adequate space in front of and behind the rack. You must be able to connect cables and service parts of your hardware. It also needs adequate airflow for cooling.

The following table provides information on operating and storage temperature, and humidity specifications for the MediaNetwork hardware components. Make sure your environment meets the narrowest range of specifications in the table.

Chapter 3 Environmental Requirements

For example, the MediaSwitch can operate in an environment of 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C), but the media engine should only operate in an environment of 50°F to 95°F (10°C to 35°C). Therefore, the temperature at your site should not drop below 50°F (10°C) or rise above 95°F (35°C) while the media engine is running. Some of the Ethernet switches shown are no longer shipping.

Environmental Specifications

Operating

Component

Media engine Avid MEDIArray XT

Avid MEDIArray XT drive enclosure with drives

MediaSwitch 4-GB (10-port) 41°F to 104°F

MediaSwitch 4-GB (16-port) 41°F to 104°F

Ethernet switch Asanté 65120-2G and 65120-12G 35160 -G and 35160 -T

Cisco 3750G - 24T

KVM (8-port and 16-port) 32°F to 122°F

a. The Cisco switch is not intended for use on top of desks or in open office environments.

Temperature

32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)

(5°C to 40°C)

32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)

32° F to 113° F

(0°C to 50°C)

Operating Humidity

10% to 80% noncondensing

5% to 95% noncondensing

15% to 90% noncondensing

15% to 80% noncondensing

10% to 90% noncondensing

10% to 85%

10% to 80% noncondensing

Storage Temperature

-40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)

–40°F to 158°F (–40°C to 70°C)

0°F to 149°F (-17°C to 65°C)

-13° F to 158°

0°F to 158°F (-17°C to 70°C)

Storage Humidity

5% to 95% noncondensing

25% to 93% noncondensing

25% to 90% noncondensing

0% to 95% noncondensing

Not Available

5% to 90% noncondensing

Security Considerations

If security for the MediaNetwork hardware is important, you should address this issue during site planning. Planning and implementing security for the hardware, before its installation, will save disrupting the hardware and its users at a later time. If there are several people that need access to the media engine, you might need to arrange security clearance for all the people who use the media engine.

Chapter 4

Electrical Requirements

You should consider installing a separately derived power system for your Avid Unity MediaNetwork hardware. This ensures that you can control the hardware grounding, with all grounds brought to a single point, and that uncontrolled equipment, such as coffee makers or floor polishers, cannot be plugged into the same power source as the MediaNetwork hardware.

If you do not create a separately derived power system, you need to make sure the power outlets you use are from the same distribution panel. This helps prevent the occurrence of ground loops that can be caused by plugging equipment into power sources with different ground potentials.

For any Avid-supplied UPSs, you’ll need to run separate 110-volt, 30-amp power lines with a NEMA L5-30R receptacle, or 240-volt, 30-amp power lines, with a receptacle and plug appropriate for your local power source, to the location where you are installing the hardware. If you run more than one power line because you have more than one UPS, you must make sure the power lines come from the same distribution panel.

You should have all the electrical work at your site done by a licensed electrician. All the electrical changes must meet country, state, and local electrical codes.

As you choose the location for your MediaNetwork hardware, keep these electrical requirements in mind:

• Make sure there is adequate, dedicated power for the UPSs that are part of your MediaNetwork workgroup.

Chapter 4 Electrical Requirements

Avid recommends the use of UPSs, appropriately sized for your MediaNetwork workgroup or conditioned power in your computer room environment. This provides protection against sudden power surges or losses that could cause you to lose files or experience data corruption.

• Make sure your location is away from major electrical equipment such as motors, air conditioners, or elevators.

• Make sure the location is not subject to electrostatic buildup.

• Plug only your MediaNetwork hardware into the power strips. Do not plug in coffee makers, radios, lights, or other non-Avid devices.

The following table shows the electrical specifications for all the MediaNetwork hardware. Make sure your site meets these specifications. Some of the Ethernet switches shown are no longer shipping.

Electrical Specifications

Component Voltage Frequency

Media engine 115 or 230 V ac 50 to 60 Hz 700 W

Avid MEDIArray XT drive enclosure 95 to 264 V ac 47 to 63 Hz 650 W

MediaSwitch 4-GB (10-port) 90 to 265 V ac 47 to 63 Hz 25W

Watts (Max. U.S.)

MediaSwitch 4-GB (16-port) 90 to 240 V ac 50 to 60 Hz 60W

Ethernet switch Asanté

65120-2G and 65120-12G 35160 -G and 35160 -T

Cisco 3750G - 24Ts

KVM (8-port or 16-port) 115 or 230 V ac 50 to 60 Hz 20 W

110 to 240 V ac

110 to 127/200 to 240 V

50 to 60 Hz

Hardware Component Power Cords

Select the power cords for the MediaNetwork hardware according to the country destination; it must comply with local safety requirements.

10 W

165W

Hardware Component Power Cords

Use the following guidelines to replace the original cord set:

• CEE-22 requirements: The female receptacle of the cord set, shown in the following

figure must comply with CEE-22 requirements.

Receptacle (CEE-22)

Receptacle (CEE-22)United States and Canada requirements: In the United States and Canada, the male plug is a NEMA 5-15P style and is UL listed and CSA certified. SVT cordage can be used with desktop, countertop, or rack-mounted units; all other equipment requires SJT cordage. Only SJT-type cord sets can be used for units that sit on the floor.

Select the cord set according to the current rating of your unit. See the following table for the selection criteria for power cords in the United States and Canada.

NEMA 5-15P Style Plug

• European countries requirements: In Europe, use only an H05VV-F, <HAR>, VDE,

PVC, 3 x 1.00 mm des Typs H05VV-F, <HAR>, PVC, Größe, 3 x 1.00 mm

power cord. Für den Gebrauch in Deutschland muß ein Netzkabel

verwendet werden.

Power Cord Requirements

Size of Conductors in Cord Maximum Current Rating of Unit

Cord Type U.S./Canada Europe U.S./Canada Europe

SJT 16 AWG 3 x 1.00 mm212 A 10 A

SVT 18 AWG NA

SVT 17 AWG NA 12 A NA

a. NA – Not applicable.

10 A NA

Chapter 4 Electrical Requirements

UPS Power Cord

Use the following guidelines to replace the original cord set on Avid-supplied UPSs:

• United States and Canada requirements: In the United States and Canada, the male plug is a NEMA L5-30P style and is UL listed and CSA certified. The following figure shows the plug and receptacle.

NEMA L5-30 Style Plug and Receptacle

NEMA L5-30 Plug

NEMA L5-30 Receptacle

• Worldwide requirements: The Avid-supplied UPSs ship with a replaceable power cord and the male plug is an IEC C-20 style. The power cord and plug are UL listed and CSA certified. Figure shows the plug and receptacle.

IEC C-20 Style Plug and Receptacle

IEC C-20 Receptacle

IEC C-19 Plug IEC C-19 Plug

Chapter 5

Networking Requirements

You need to consider connecting all of the Avid Unity Media Engine clients you attach to the MediaNetwork workgroup to an Ethernet network. The network allows you to pass media files, through TransferManagers, to other non-MediaNetwork client workstations on your network for changes or additions such as effects editing, 3D and animation editing, graphics compositing, or audio editing.

There are several ways in which you can make, move, and manage media over the network using Avid Unity MediaNetwork. TransferManager allows you to pass media files to other workstations on your network, while a media engine allows you to share MediaNetwork workspaces across the Ethernet network. Media engine workgroups support file copying and file exchange only.

Ethernet Connectivity

The Ethernet network can be either a standalone network or an existing in-house network. Avid recommends a 1000BASE-T network. Each system must be properly configured with a valid IP address and subnet mask.

You can connect your MediaNetwork client to the network by:

• Attaching one or more systems directly to the network.

Ethernet

Avid Avid Avid

Chapter 5 Networking Requirements

• Attaching one or more systems to the network through a router. The router allows you to segregate the MediaNetwork clients from the rest of the network.

You must connect the media engine to the Ethernet network. This allows you to test network connections to the attached MediaNetwork clients, troubleshoot MediaNetwork workgroup problems, or obtain software updates from Avid through the Internet.

Ethernet

Router

Avid Avid Avid

Connecting the media engine to the MediaNetwork Ethernet network requires license seat.

The media engine is a dedicated system, designed to manage the files stored on the MediaNetwork workgroup. It should not be used to do any other work, such as word processing, graphics, or spreadsheets. Using the media engine to do other work seriously impacts your MediaNetwork workgroup performance.

Chapter 6

Site Planning Check List

As you prepare your site for the Avid Unity media engine hardware, check the following items to make sure your site is ready for the hardware installation.

System Layout

Adequate rack space exists for all MediaNetwork workgroup components.

All optical cables are installed.

Optical cables cannot be damaged by traffic or moving objects. !

All Ethernet cables are installed. !

Ethernet cables cannot be damages by traffic or moving objects. !

Chapter 6 Site Planning Check List

Environment

System location has a sturdy, level floor with no vibration.

System location provides adequate airflow to cool the hardware.

System location is not a high-traffic area. !

System location is clean and free from dust, smoke, and other airborne contaminants.

System location does not experience large changes in temperature or humidity.

System location has appropriate clearance in front of and behind the rack for normal operation, cable changes, and service.

System location has necessary security. !

Electrical

System location has adequate, dedicated power for the individual hardware components or for any Avid-supplied UPSs that are part of the MediaNetwork workgroup.

System location has either one to four 110-volt, 30-amp L5-30R or one to four 240-volt, 30-amp IEC C-19 receptacles installed for any Avid-supplied UPSs

System location is not near major electrical equipment, such as motors, air conditioners, or elevators.

System location is not subject to electrostatic buildup. !

System hardware is plugged into power strips with no other non-Avid devices plugged into them.

Network

All network cables are installed

An switch for licensing is installed, if needed.

An Ethernet router is installed, if needed. !

Ethernet network connections are available for each MediaNetwork client. !

MediaNetwork Networking Information

IP Address Subnet Mask

Media Engine

MediaSwitch #1

MediaSwitch #2

Ethernet switch (Licensing)

Ethernet switch (Clients)

Client #1

Client #2

Client #3

Client #4

Client #5

Client #6

Client #7

Client #8

Client #9

A fully configured media engine network has a maximum of 26 fibre attached clients and 20 Ethernet clients.

Chapter 6 Site Planning Check List

Appendix A

Regulatory and Safety Notices

Warnings and Cautions

w w w

c c

Never install equipment if it appears damaged.

Disconnect the power cord before servicing unit.

Only perform the services explicitly described in this document. For services or procedures not outlined in this document, speak with authorized Avid service personnel.

Follow all warnings and cautions in the procedures.

Operate the device within its marked electrical ratings and product usage instructions.

FCC Notice

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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 in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Appendix A Regulatory and Safety Notices

Canadian ICES-003

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.

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

European Union Notice

Declaration of Conformity (According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014)

Application of Council Directives:

Standards to which Conformity is Declared:

Manufacturer’s Name: Avid Technology, Inc.

European Contact: Nearest Avid Sales and Service Office or

Type of Equipment: Information Technology Equipment

73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC.

EN60950:1999 Third Edition CISPR 22:1997 / EN55022:1994 + A1:1995 + A2:1997 Class A EN55024:1998/EN61000 — 3-2, 4-2, 4-3, 4-4, 4-5, 4-6, 4-11

1925 Andover Street Tewksbury, MA 01876, USA

Avid Technology International B.V. Sandyford Business Center Unit 3, Dublin 18, Ireland

European Union Notice

Product Name: Products for the Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 2003, or

Windows XP Operating System: Avid Adrenaline DNA, Avid DS Nitris DNA, Avid Equinox Break-Out-Box, Avid|DS, Avid Xpress, Avid Xpress DV, Film Composer, Media Composer, MediaDock, MediaDock 2+, MediaDrive, MediaRAID, MEDIArray, MEDIArray Drive, MEDIArray II, MEDIArray II Drive, MEDIArray XT, Meridien I/O box, NewsCutter, NewsCutter DV, NewsCutter XP, Pro Tools AVoption|V10, Symphony

Products for the Mac OS X Operating System: Avid Adrenaline DNA, Avid Xpress, Avid Xpress DV, Film Composer, Media Composer, MediaDock, MediaDock 2+, MediaDrive, MediaRAID, MEDIArray, MEDIArray Drive, MEDIArray II, MEDIArray II Drive, Meridien I/O box, Pro Tools AVoption|V10, Symphony, VideoRAID

Products for the UNIX Operating System: AirPlay, AirSPACE, AirSpeed, DNxchange, VideoSPACE

Products for media networks and workgroups: Avid ProEncode, Avid Unity ISIS, Avid Unity Media Engine, Avid Unity MediaManager, Avid Unity MediaNetwork (includes File Manager), Avid Unity TransferManager, LANserver, LANserver EX, MEDIArray, MEDIArray Drive, MEDIArray II, MEDIArray II Drive, MEDIArray XT, MEDIArray ZX, MEDIArray ZX Drive, Nearchive, PortServer, Vixel switches (8100, 7100, 7200, 9100, 9200), Xdeck

Base Model Numbers: None

Product Options: All

Year of Manufacture: 2007

(1) Products for the Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 2003, or Windows XP Operating System: products were tested in a typical Avid Adrenaline DNA, Avid DS Nitris DNA, Avid Equinox Break-Out-Box, Avid|DS, Avid Xpress, Avid Xpress DV, Film Composer, Media Composer, MediaDock, MediaDock 2+, MediaDrive, MediaRAID, MEDIArray, MEDIArray Drive, MEDIArray II, MEDIArray II Drive, MEDIArray XT, Meridien I/O box, NewsCutter, NewsCutter DV, NewsCutter XP, Pro Tools AVoption|V10, or Symphony configuration.

(2) Products for the Mac OS X Operating System: products were tested in a typical Avid Adrenaline DNA, Avid Xpress, Avid Xpress DV, Film Composer, Media Composer, MediaDock, MediaDock 2+, MediaDrive, MediaRAID, MEDIArray, MEDIArray Drive, MEDIArray II, MEDIArray II Drive, Meridien I/O box, Pro Tools AVoption|V10, Symphony, or VideoRAID configuration.

(3) Products for the UNIX Operating System: products were tested in an AirPlay, AirSpeed, DNxchange, or VideoSPACE configuration.

Appendix A Regulatory and Safety Notices

(4) Products for media networks and workgroups: Avid ProEncode, Avid Unity ISIS, Avid Unity Media Engine, Avid Unity MediaManager, Avid Unity MediaNetwork (includes File Manager), Avid Unity TransferManager, LANserver, LANserver EX, MEDIArray, MEDIArray Drive, MEDIArray II, MEDIArray II Drive, MEDIArray ZX, MEDIArray ZX Drive, Nearchive, PortServer, or Xdeck configuration.

I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directives and Standards.

Dave Perri, Director of Hardware Engineering

Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in the European Union

This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates 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 to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The 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 city recycling office or the dealer from whom you purchased the product.

Australia and New Zealand EMC Regulations

Nigel Streatfiled General Manager Avid Technology (Australia) Unit B 5 Skyline Place French Forest NSW 2086 Australia Phone: 61-2-8977-4800

Taiwan EMC Regulations

Taiwan EMC Regulations BSMI Class A EMC Warning

Taiwan EMC Regulations

Appendix A Regulatory and Safety Notices

Avid Technology Unity Media Engine, MEDIArray XT Site Preparation Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Using This Guide

Symbols and Conventions

If You Need Help

How to Order Documentation

Avid Educational Services

Site Planning Overview

Maximum Avid Unity Media Engine Configurations

Standard Media Engine Hardware Components

Optional Media Engine Hardware

Customer-Supplied Components

Other Avid Products

Choosing the System Location

Customer Responsibility

System Layout Overview

Clearance and Access

Airflow

Supported Cabling

Dimensions and Weight

Environmental Requirements

Physical Site Characteristics

Security Considerations

Electrical Requirements

Hardware Component Power Cords

UPS Power Cord

Networking Requirements

Ethernet Connectivity

Site Planning Check List

System Layout

Environment

Electrical

Network

Regulatory and Safety Notices

Warnings and Cautions

FCC Notice

Canadian ICES-003

European Union Notice

Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in the European Union

Australia and New Zealand EMC Regulations

Taiwan EMC Regulations