Pinnacle Systems NEXIS - 7.9 User's Guide

Avid NEXIS

Network and Switch Guide

December 2017

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Using This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Symbols and Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

If You Need Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Accessing the Online Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Avid Training Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Chapter 1 Avid Network Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Qualified Switches for Avid NEXIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Supported Switch Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connecting the Engine to a Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Flow Control in Avid Production Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Enabling Flow Control on the Dell S4048-ON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Configuring Switches for LACP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Configuring LACP (MLAG) on an Arista Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Configuring LACP (vPC) on a Cisco Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Configuring LACP (MLAG) on a Dell Networking S4810 Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Network Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Time Synchronization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Chapter 2 Supported Network Components and Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Avid NEXIS Engine Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Supported Network Interface Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Supported Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Chapter 3 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using This Guide

This document describes switch setup information for the Avid NEXIS® shared storage networks. Your network might not contain certain topologies that are covered in the documentation. The Avid network and switches are tuned for high-speed and high-capacity shared storage primarily for Avid editing workstations and servers that manage media.

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1 Avid Network Planning

This document provides Avid NEXIS Administrators with a single reference regarding the implementation, configuration and troubleshooting of Avid the Avid Production Network (APN) switch for the following Avid platforms:

• Avid NEXIS | PRO (1 x 10GbE)

• Avid NEXIS | E2 (2 x 10GbE per Controller)

• Av id NEXIS | E2 SSD (2 x 40GbE per Controller)

• Avid NEXIS | E4 (2 x 10GbE per Controller)

• Avid NEXIS | E5 (2 x 40GbE per Controller)

• Avid NEXIS | SDA (2 x 10GbE per Controller) The switches covered in this documented have been qualified by Avid in the configurations

presented. Refer to the switch vendor’s documentation for specifics.

Qualified Switches for Avid NEXIS

A vid has tested or reviewed the following switches for use in an Avid NEXIS environment. All of the listed switches support using the 802.3ad Link Aggregation Control Protocol (802.1ax), which is supported on any Avid NEXIS E-Series Engine and the Avid NEXIS | SDA running Avid NEXIS v7.0 or higher. The Avid NEXIS | PRO does not support using LACP.

The switches are listed in alphabetical order.

qualified Ethernet switches for use as

You cannot mix an Avid NEXIS | PRO or an Avid NEXIS | E2 SSD in the same shared stora ge system

as an Avid NEXIS E-Series Engine or an Avid NEXIS | SDA.

Minimum

Switch Model and Avid Part Number if applicable

Arista Networks 7048 E2, E4, PRO 4.8.6 NA Arista Networks 7150S-24

(10GbE only) Arista Networks 7150S-52

(10GbE only) Arista Networks 7280SE-64 E2, E4, PRO,

Arista Networks 7280SR E2, E4, PRO 48 x 10Gb plus 6 x 100Gb

Avid NEXIS Models

E2, E4, PRO NA

E2, E4 NA

E5, E2 SSD

Firmware or

Network OS

4.14.7M or 4.16.7M 4 QSFP+ ports for 16x10G

Description and Approved Blades, and Avid Part Number if applicable

4 QSFP+ ports for 4 x 40G

Qualified Switches for Avid NEXIS

Switch Model and Avid Part Number if applicable

Cisco Catalyst 4500-X (Layers 2 and 3) Cisco 32-port switch: Avid P/N

9935-65891-xx Cisco 16-port switch: Avid P/N

9935-71898-xx Cisco Catalyst 4900M

(Layers 2 and 3) Avid P/N: 7010-30323-xx

Cisco Catalyst 4948E (Layers 2 and 3) Avid P/N: 7010-30322-xx

Cisco Catalyst 4948-10GE (Layers 2 and 3)

Cisco Nexus 7000 series

(Layers 2 and 3)

Minimum

Avid NEXIS Models

E2, E4, PRO ROM: 15.0(1R)SG6

Firmware or

Network OS

(and later IOS: 03.04.02.SG

(and later

)

E2, E4, PRO Rommon

12.2(44r)SG (and

)

later IOS: 12.2 (46)SG

(and later

)

E2, E4, PRO Rommon:

12.2(44r)SG8 (and

)

later IOS: 12.2 (54)SG

(and later

)

E2, E4, PRO Rommon:

12.2(31r)SGA (and

)

later IOS: 12.2 (25) EWA8

(and later

E2, E4, PRO BIOS 3.19.0 (and

later Kickstart 4.2(4) (and

later System 4.2(4) (and

later CMP BIOS 02.01.05

(and later CMP Image 4.2(1)

(and later

)

Description and Approved Blades, and Avid Part Number if applicable

16 or 32 dual-speed 1 Gb (SFP) or 10Gb (SFP+) ports

20 x 1 Gb (RJ-45), WS-X4920-GB-RJ45 and/or 4 x 10 Gb (X2/SC)WS-X4904-10GE 8 x 10 Gb (X2/SC)

48 x 1 Gb (RJ45) 4 x 10 Gb (SFP+/LC)

48 x 1 Gb (RJ45) 2 x 10 Gb (X2/SC)

48 x 1 Gb module (copper) N7KM148GT-11

32 x 10 Gb module (optical) N7KM132XP-12 (only 8 supported running simultaneously due to 4 to 1 oversubscription)

N7K-M108x2 48 port 10 Gb/1 Gb module (optical)

N7K-F248XP-25E 24 port 10 Gb module (optical) N7K-

M224XP-23L 48 port 1 Gb copper N25-C2248TP-E-

1GE

Cisco Nexus 9372-PX and PXE (SFP+ based)

Cisco Nexus 9372-TX (RJ-45 based)

Cisco Nexus 9372 (40GbE), with the Cisco 40GBASE-CR4 Passive Copper cable (QSFPH40G-CU5M)

E2, E4, E5, E2 SSD

E5, E2 SSD

7.0 (3) I1 (3) All 9372 switches have 6 x 40GbE QSFP+ ports plus 48 x 1/10GbE ports

Qualified Switches for Avid NEXIS

Switch Model and Avid Part Number if applicable

Dell Networking N2024 Avid P/N: 7080-30085-00

Dell Networking N3024 Avid P/N: 9935-65890-xx

Minimum

Avid NEXIS Models

Firmware or

Network OS

E2, E4, PRO 6.3.0.18 and later 24 x 1 Gb (RJ45)

Description and Approved Blades, and Avid Part Number if applicable

2 x 10 Gb SFP+ ports

2 x 1 Gb SFP ports 2 x 10 Gb SFP+ ports 1 slot for 2-port 10 Gb SFP+ or

10GBASE-T module

Dell Networking N3048 Avid P/N: 9935-65892-xx

E2, E4, PRO 6.3.0.18 and later 48 x 1 Gb (RJ45),

2 x 1 Gb SFP ports, 2 x 10 Gb SFP+ ports 1 slot for 2-port 10 Gb SFP+ or 10GBASE-T module

Dell Networking N4032 E2, E4, PRO 24x 10GbE RJ45 auto-sensing (10Gb/

1Gb/100Mb) fixed ports 1x hot swap expansion module bay

Dell Networking N4032F E 2, E4, PRO 24x 10GbE SFP+ (10Gb/1Gb) fixed

ports 1x hot swap expansion module bay

Dell Networking S4048-ON Avid P/N: 7080-35019-00 Use with any Dell 10GbE cable;

for example: 470-AAXG—Cable,40GbE

(QSFP+) to 4 x 10GbE SFP+ Passive Copper Breakout Cable, 3m

E2, E4, PRO 9.8 or later 48 x 1Gb SFP or 10Gb SFP+

Qualified Switches for Avid NEXIS

Switch Model and Avid Part Number if applicable

Dell Networking S4048-ON, with one of the following components from Dell Networking:

• Kit 407-BBOZ— Transceiver, 40GE QSFP+ SR, 850nm Wavelength, 100m reach on OM3, or 150m reach on OM4

• 470-AA WN—Cable, QSFP+ to QSFP+, 40GbE Passive Copper Direct Attach Cable, 3m

• 40GbE V492M Force 10 passive copper cable, QSFP+, 40 Gb/s, 5m

• 470-AAXG—Cable,40GbE (QSFP+) to 4 x 10GbE SFP+ Passive Copper Breakout Cable, 3m

Avid NEXIS Models

Minimum Firmware or

Network OS

Description and Approved Blades, and Avid Part Number if applicable

E5, E2 SSD 9.8 or later 6 x 40Gb QSFP+

The Dell S4048 switch supports a

mix of 10Gb SFP+ (optical) and 10GBASE-T (copper) connection types. However there are minimum firmware requirements and restrictions on how many 10GBASE-T devices are supported, and in which locations. Consult your Dell documentation for more information.

Dell S4048T-ON Edge/client

switch

Dell S4810 E2, E4, PRO FTOS 8.3.7.0 (and

9.8(0.0P5) 48 x 10Gb/1Gb/100Mb (RJ45) plus 6 x 40Gb QSFP+

48 x 1Gb SFP or 10 Gb SFP+

later)

E5 4 x 40Gb

Dell 4820T E2, E4, PRO 48 100Mbps/1Gbps/10Gbps (RJ45)

E5 4 x 40Gb

Dell S60 E2, E4, PRO,

SDA

FTOS 8.3.3.4 (and later)

48 1 Gb (RJ-45) Two slots for 10 Gb SFP+ or 24 Gb

stacking modules Two 10 Gb SFP+ ports per module

(SFP+/LC)

NETGEAR XS712T PRO 6.1.0.34 or later 12 x 1/10Gb RJ45 (Copper)

or 2 x 10Gb SFP+ plus 10 x 1/10Gb RJ45

(ports 11 and 12 are dual-purpose; can be used either as SFP+ or RJ45)

NETGEAR XS716T PRO, E2, E4 6.6.1.7 16 x 10GBase-T + 2 x shared 10 Gigabit

SFP+

a. Later firmware/operating system versions should be acceptable but are not tested by Avid. b. The Cisco Nexus 7000 series can be configured to meet a wide variety of combinations of 1, 10, and 40 Gb Ethernet

connections. Depending on the base unit, there are from 4 to 18 slots that allow for supervisor modules and up to 16 I/O modules offering a variety of ports (including SFP+ with XL option).

Supported Switch Options

When purchased through Avid, many switches come with Avid-supported componen ts such as NICs and transceivers. The following table lists the components preinstalled in switches purchased through Avid, and the options you can purchase separately for your switches.

Vendor/Model Model/Description/Avid-Supplied Options Avid Part Number

Cisco C4500-X 1000Base-T SFP+ 7070-30589-00

8 port 10GigE module 7030-65533-00

Cisco C4900M 20 port 1GbE copper module, p/n WS-X4920-GB-RJ45 7020-30052-01

4 X 10 GbE port add-in module for 4900M base unit 7020-30051-01 10GBASE-SR 850nm X2 Module/Single Transceiver, Cisco p/n X2-10GB-SR7070-03329-01

10GBASE-LR 1310nm X2 Module/Single Transceiver, Cisco p/n X2-10GB-LR7070-03509-01

Cisco 4948E, C4500-X

Dell Networking S4048

Dell Networking N2024, N3024, N3048, S4048-ON

Dell Networking N3024/3048

Dell Networking S4048-ON

10 GbE optical SFP+ 850 nm laser compatible with 50 micron MMF cable; 300 meters maximum distance. Cisco p/n SFP-10G-SR=

SC connector X2 = Cisco X2-10GB-SR for MMF

X2 = Cisco X2-10GB-LR for SMF

The minimum cable length for -LR and -SR transceivers is 2 meters.

GP-SFP2-1T single 1GigE RJ45 Copper transceiver (407-BBTS) 7070-35076-00

10GigE, SFP+, single, transceiver, SR, 850nm 7070-30026-01

10GigE, SFP+. single transceiver, LR, 1310nm 7070-30331-01

SFP 1000Base-Sx 850nm. 1GbE optical transceiver SFP+ (SR) 850 nm SFP+ (LR) 1300 nm

QSFP+ SR Optic, 40GbE (100-150m) 7070-35041-00

7070-30329-01

7070-30584-00 7070-30582-00 7070-30583-00

Dell Networking N3000

NETGEAR XS712T , XS 716T

Spare SFP+ 2-port 10GbE module (spare, no optics, no cables) 7030-65530-00

AXM761-10000S: 10GBase-SR short-range SFP+ LC transceiver module AXC761-10000S: 10GSFP+ Cu (passive) cable with SFP+ connectors on

both ends, 1m (3.3 ft) AXC763-10000S: 10GSFP+ Cu (passive) cable with SFP+ connectors on

both ends, 3m (9.8 ft)

Connecting the Engine to a Switch

To connect the Avid NEXIS to a switch, you will need one or two transceivers or direct attach (T winax) cables per Controller (if using redundant Controllers), depending on whether you are using link aggregation.

To connect the Storage Controller(s) to one or more switches:

1. Insert a supported transceiver module or cable into the left port on each Controller if not using LACP, or both ports, if using LACP.

2. Insert the appropriate cables into the modules.

Connecting the Engine to a Switch

3. Connect the other end of the cables to the appropriate ports on your switch or switches.

Flow Control in Avid Production Networks

If you are experiencing poor read performance even when using tools like Avid PathDiag or Avid Benchmark Utility, check the switch port to see if the client is sending a large number of Pause frames. These are usually reported as “Throttles” in the input statistics for the interface on most switches, but can also be reported as “802.3x Pause Frame s .”

If this occurs, check whether the switch port is configured to honor Rx Flow Control (make sure FlowControl Rx is enabled). If not, en able Rx Flow Control and reset the port or client to see if the issues persist. If they do, contact Avid.

Flow control is enabled by default on all the currently supported switches (except Dell S4048-ON).

Enabling Flow Control on the Dell S4048-ON

By default, Flow Control is disabled on the Dell N etworking switch S4048-ON . To use this switch in an Av id NEXIS environment, you must enable Flow Control. Consult the Dell Networking switch documentation for information on how to log into the switch, then enter these commands:

To enable Flow Control on the Dell S4048-ON:

1. S4048#configure

2. S4048(conf)#int range tengigabitethernet 1/1 - 1/48

3. S4048(conf-if-range-te-1/1-1/48)#flowcontrol rx on tx off

4. S4048(conf-if-range-te-1/1-1/48)#exit

5. S4048(conf)#int range fortyGigE 1/49 - 1/54

6. S4048(conf-if-range-fo-1/49-1/54)#flowcontrol rx on tx off

7. S4048(conf-if-range-fo-1/49-1/54)#exit

8. S4048(conf)#exit

9. S4048#exit

Configuring Switches for LACP

In Avid NEXIS v7.0 and higher, the Engines and Avid NEXIS | SDA support enabling LACP on the Ethernet ports on the Controllers. See the A vid NEXIS Administration Guide for more information on enabling LACP on the Controllers.

Configuring Switches for LACP

Before enabling LACP on the Engines or A vid NEXIS | SDA, make sur e both Ethernet ports on the Controllers are connected to one or more switches that support using link aggregation groups (LAGs).

Switch vendors refer to this feature using different terminology:

Vendor Terminology

Arista, Dell N-Series Multi-chassis link aggregation (MLAG) Dell S-Series Virtual Link Trunking (VLT) Cisco Nexus Virtual PortChannel (vPC) Cisco Catalyst Virtual Switching System (VSS) NETGEAR Not supported

Consult your switch vendor documentation for steps on how to enable or configure link aggregation on your switches.

Configuring LACP (MLAG) on an Arista Switch

The following instructions apply to an Arista switch that has no other link aggregation or VLAN settings configured, and is provided for reference only. For more detailed information, consult your Arista documentation.

To configure LACP (MLAG) on an Arista switch:

1. Create a port channel:

<switchhostname>(config)# int port-Channel <port-Channel number>

2. Add the port channel to the correct VLAN:

<switchhostname>(config)#switchport access <vlan number>

3. Add the ports for the port channel to the correct VLAN:

<switchhostname>(config)#int Ethernet <port number> <switchhostname>(config)#switchport access <vlan number>

4. Assign the ports that belong to the port channel:

<switchhostname>(config)#int Ethernet <port number>

<switchhostname>(config)#channel-group <port-Channel #> mode active

5. Set LACP to fast rate:

<switchhostname>(config)#int Ethernet <port number> <switchhostname>(config)# lacp rate fast

Configuring LACP (vPC) on a Cisco Switch

The following instructions apply to a Cisco switch that has no other link aggregation or VLAN settings configured, and is provided for reference only. For more detailed information, consult your Cisco documentation.

To configure LACP (vPC) on a Cisco switch:

1. Create a port channel:

<switchhostname>(config)# int port-Channel <port-Channel number>

2. Add the port channel to the correct VLAN:

<switchhostname>(config)#switchport access <vlan number>

3. Add the ports for the port channel to the correct VLAN:

<switchhostname>(config)#int Ethernet 1/<port number>

Configuring Switches for LACP

<switchhostname>(config)#switchport access <vlan number>

4. Assign the ports that belong to the port channel:

<switchhostname>(config)#int Ethernet 1/<port number> <switchhostname>(config)#channel-group <port-Channel #> mode active

5. Set LACP to fast rate:

<switchhostname>(config)#int Ethernet 1/<port number> <switchhostname>(config)# lacp rate fast

Configuring LACP (MLAG) on a Dell Networking S4810 Switch

This procedure describes how to group links into port channels and use the port channel interface to send and receive traffic from the Avid NEXIS. If the Engine or Avid NEXIS | SDA has two Controllers, the ports on each Controller must be in a separa te port channel.

In this example, ports 0/28 and 0/34 are connected to the 10GbE ports on the Controller in th e Avid NEXIS Engine.

To configure LACP (MLAG) on a Dell S4810:

1. Identify an unused port channel. (The Dell S4810 supports up to 128 port channels).

S4810>show interfaces port-channel brief

Codes: L - LACP Port-channel LAG Mode Status Uptime Ports 1 L3 down 00:00:00 2 L3 down 00:00:00 L 103 L2L3 up 1d14h34m Te 0/43 (Up)

Ports channels 1, 2, and 103 are being used, but 102 is available.

Configuring Switches for LACP

2. Enter the switch’s global configuration mode and check whether the port has a VLAN configured:

S4810>enable

S4810#show vlan

Codes: * - Default VLAN, G - GVRP VLANs, R - Remote Port Mirroring VLANs, P

- Primary, C - Community, I - Isolated O - Openflow Q: U - Untagged, T - Tagged x - Dot1x untagged, X - Dot1x tagged o - OpenFlow untagged, O - OpenFlow tagged G - GVRP tagged, M - Vlan-stack, H - VSN tagged i - Internal untagged, I - Internal tagged, v - VLT untagged, V - VLT

tagged

NUM Status Description Q Ports * 1 Inactive U Fo 0/60 10 Active U Po11(Te 0/42,44) U Te 0/19,21,26 11 Active U Po22() U Te 0/46 20 Active U Po21(Te 0/43,45) 21 Active U Te 0/47 42 Active U Te 0/0-6,8-9,12-

18,20,22-25,27-41 U Fo 0/48,52 43 Inactive U Te 0/10-11 U Fo 0/56 3647 Active U Te 0/7

S4810#configure

S4810(conf)#

3. Determine whether the port has a VLAN configuration:

4. If the port has a VLAN configuration, remove it:

S4810(conf)#interface vlan 169 S4810(conf-if-vl-169)#no untagged tengigabitethernet 0/28 S4810(conf-if-vl-169)#exit S4810(conf)#

5. If the port is in another LAG, unconfigure it:

S4810(conf)#interface tengigabitethernet 0/28 S4810(conf-if-te-0/28)#port-channel-protocol lacp S4810(conf-if-te-0/28-lacp)#no port-channel

S4810(conf-if-te-0/28-lacp)#exit S4810(conf-if-te-0/28)#exit S4810(conf)#

6. Unconfigure the port and enable LACP on it:

Configuring Switches for LACP

S4810(conf)# S4810(conf-if-te-0/28)# S4810(conf-if-te-0/28)# S4810(conf-if-te-0/28)# S4810(conf-if-te-0/28)# S4810(conf-if-te-0/28)# S4810(conf-if-te-0/28)# S4810(conf-if-te-0/28-lacp)# S4810(conf-if-te-0/28-lacp)# S4810(conf-if-te-0/28)#

interface tengigabitethernet 0/28

no shutdown no spanning-tree 0 portfast no spanning-tree no switchport show config port-channel-protocol lacp

port-channel 102 mode active exit

exit

7. Repeat steps 3 through 5 for the second port.

8. Configure the port channel:

S4810(conf)# S4810(conf-if-po-102)# S4810 (conf-if-po-102)# S4810(conf-if-po-102)#

interface port-channel 102

switchport

lacp long-timeout

exit

9. If there was a VLAN previously, ad d the port channel to the VLAN:

S4810(conf)# S4810(conf-if-vl-169)# S4810(conf-if-vl-169)#

interface vlan 169

untagged port-channel 169 exit

10. To configure LACP for another Controller, create a new port channel.

11. Verify that links 0/28 and 0/34 are now part of a port channel with LACP enabled (note the L in the first column of output):

S4810>show interfaces port-channel brief Codes: L - LACP Port-channel LAG Mode Status Uptime Ports 1 L3 down 00:00:00 2 L3 down 00:00:00 L 102 L2L3 up 1d16h27m Te 0/28 (Up) Te 0/34 (Up) L 103 L2L3 up 1d16h27m Te 0/43 (Up)

12. Verify that the VLAN now has PO102:

Network Considerations

S4810>show vlan id 1

Codes: * - Default VLAN, G - GVRP VLANs, R - Remote Port Mirroring VLANs, P - Primary, C - Community, I - Isolated

O - Openflow Q: U - Untagged, T - Tagged x - Dot1x untagged, X - Dot1x tagged o - OpenFlow untagged, O - OpenFlow tagged G - GVRP tagged, M - Vlan-stack i - Internal untagged, I - Internal tagged, v - VLT untagged,

V - VLT tagged NUM Status Description Q Ports * 1 Active U Po10() U Po43() U Po48() U Po66(Te 1/1-1/2) U Po77()

Network Considerations

Carefully plan for space, environmental, and power requirements for your Avid hardware. This section contains topics related to setting up your Avid network environment.

Computer Names

A hostname must comply with RFC 952 and RFC 1123 standards. For example, you cannot use an underscore in a hostname. For more information, see the Microsoft Knowledge Base article “Naming

Conventions in Active Directory for Computers, Domains, Sites, and OUs.”

Verify Entries on the DNS Server

Make sure that you correct any errors in DNS entries for name to IP resolution. The Avid network can become sluggish and unstable if there are incorrect entries in the DNS server for any of the computers in the Interplay environment. Symptoms include excessive CPU usage by the Interplay Framework Lookup service and Interplay Diagnostics. The tree view in the Interplay Service Configuration or Health Monitor may also fail to populate if there are incorrect DNS entries.

Configure the DNS Server to Support Reverse Lookup

Make sure that the DNS server is configured to support Reverse Lookups. If not, Interplay Framework cannot resolve IP addresses to host names. Symptoms include; tree views fail to populate in the Interplay Service Configuration, Interplay Diagnostics, and Health Monitor.

Non-DNS Environments

In a non-DNS environment you must configure a host file on all systems, including Avid Low Res Encode systems. This is necessary so that the Interplay Framework can list the systems in its client applications such as the Interplay Service Configuration or Health Monitor.

Network Considerations

Computers with Multiple Network Interfaces

Computers that have multiple network interfaces in use must be entered in DNS so that all IP addresses have the same hostname.

If you have multiple network interfaces on a computer and one is not used, use the Device Manager to disable the interface. Otherwise, the computer might have problems communicating with the Interplay Framework. If multiple network interfaces are used, adjust the binding order and local specific routes to ensure the intended operation. Use the Advance setting in the Network adapter properties to change the priority order on the network interfaces.

Configuring an Avid Shared Storage System

On an Avid Production Network, to support client s that are not routed, you must configure a Layer 3 switch to route between subnetworks.

Know Where Your Subnets Are on the Network

Create a system diagram that identifies the subnets on your Avid network environment. Avid recommends you use Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR) IP ranges of contiguous addresses instead of non-contiguous ranges VLAN 16, 17, 18, 19.

Time Synchronization

If you already have a system in place to maintain Time Sync on your network, you can continue to use that system. Avid Interplay prov ides the Interplay Framework Time Synchron iza tio n servi ce to perform the same task. Avid has created a detailed guide on synchronizin g many Avid products. Search for “A Guide to Time Synchronisation for Avid Interplay Systems” posted on the Avid Knowledge Base at www.avid.com/US/support.

The Avid Time Synch ronization Servi ce enables time synchr onization be tween dif ferent machines in a workgroup. The Time Synchronization Service can operate in either Master mode or Slave mode. In Master mode, the service retrieves a reference time from a configured time source and redistributes it to the Slave services within the workgroup. The time source c an be the local PC c lock, an NTP server, or a timecode card installed in a server, such as the CaptureManager server. In Slave mode, the Time Synchronization Service listens for time notifications from the workgroup and (optionally) sets the local PC clock to match.

It is important to use only one time synchronism mechanism to set the local PC clocks in the Interplay environment. If a Time Synchronization Slave service is configured to set the local PC clock and it detects that some other mechanism (such as Windows 32 Time Services) changes the local clock, then the T ime Syn c Slave service will disable itself to avoid the local clock fro m jumping back and forth. The Time Sy nc slave will also post a Warning in the Health Monitor.

2 Supported Network Components and

Cables

The cables and components described in this section pertain to Avid Engines and switches used in the Avid workgroup environments. Use these cable guidelines when connecting your clients and workstations to the workgroup.

Avid NEXIS Engine Options

A vid N EXIS Eng ines come wi th one of th e follow ing supporte d transceiv ers or cable s, dependin g on your network requirements and ordering specifications.

Avid Part

Avid NEXIS Engine Type Component Description

Number

Avid NEXIS | PRO, Avid NEXIS | E2, Avid NEXIS | E4, Avid NEXIS | SDA

Avid NEXIS | E5, Avid NEXIS | E2 SSD

Mellanox SFP+ 10 GbE SR optical transceiver. 10GbE Ethernet SFP+ LC 300m range, SR 850nm wavelength

Mellanox SFP+ 10 GbE LR optical 10Gbps transceiver. 10GbE Ethernet SFP+ LC 10km range, LR 1310nm wavelength

Avid NEXIS 40GbE QSFP Optic SR (Short Range) (Mellanox MC2210411-SR4)

Avid NEXIS 40GbE QSFP passive copper cable, 3m (Mellanox MC2210128-003)

Avid NEXIS 40GbE QSFP passive copper cable, 5m (Mellanox MC2210126-005)

9900-65632-00

9900-65652-00

7070-35070-00

7070-35071-03

7070-35071-05

Supported Network Interface Cards

Avid sells the following network interface cards (NICs) for use in client systems that will connect to an avid NEXIS system.

Description Avid Part Number

ATTO TLNS 2102 D01 Thunderbolt 2 to 10Gb Ethernet (SFP LC Optical) w/(2) SFP module, LP Desktop

7030-72023-00

ATTO TLNT 2102 D01 Thunderbolt 2 to 10Gb Ethernet (RJ45 Copper), Desktop, LP 7030-72024-00 ATTO TLNS 2101 D00 Thunderbolt(tm) 2 (2-port) to 10GbE (1-Port, Optical) 7030-72028-00 Intel Pro 1000 PT Gigabit Ethernet card 7030-20139-01

Supported Cables

Description Avid Part Number

INTEL QUAD PORT Ethernet NIC i340 for ISIS 5500 direct attach clients 7030-30346-01 10GB SFP+ LR TRANSCEIVER, 1310 NM for Myricom 10G NIC 7070-30007-01 MYRICOM 10G-PCIE-8B-S+E 10GBE NIC, with 850nM Short Range (SR) optical transceiver 7010-30241-01

Supported Cables

When planning your cable routes, make sure your cables cannot be damaged by traffic or moving objects. Avid supports the following cable types and lengths when connecting Avid components and workgroups.

If you need run your cables greater distances, call Avid Customer Support for supported cable and

accessory information. For cable connections, see the Avid Setup Guide for your product.

Avid Part

Connection Type Description

Number Purpose

Gigabit Ethernet (Cat5-E) RJ45 connector Up to 100 Meters maximum,

subject to EIA/TIA recommendations and limitations.

The minimum 1 Gb cable length for Avid network products is 6 feet or 2 meters.

3 meter copper Cat5-E Gigabit Ethernet cable, RJ-45 connectors

5 meter copper Cat5-E Gigabit Ethernet cable, RJ-45 connectors

8 meter copper Cat5-E Gigabit Ethernet cable, RJ-45 connectors

7070-03056-01 Connects:

• A vid NEXIS management port to a laptop

7070-03056-15

7070-03056-25

• Clients to 1 or 10 Gb ports

• A vid Interplay servers to shared storage networks

• Avid AirSpeed capture and playback servers to shared storage networks

Connection Type Description

Supported Cables

Avid Part Number Purpose

Optical for 10GbE Optical multi-mode cable for 10

Gigabit Ethernet, LC connectors

The maximum length for optical Ethernet cables is limited by the core diameter (measured in microns) and modal bandwidth (in units of MHz*km).

Avid supports multi-mode fiber (MMF) cable using 850 nm transceivers (1000BASE-SX short distances). For specifications see the ISO 11801 structured cabling document.

• OM1 (62.5/125) —

- 1 Gb Ethernet, 275 meters (SX)

- 10 Gb Ethernet, 33 meters (SR)

• OM2 (50/125) —

- 1 Gb Ethernet, 550 meters (SX)

- 10 Gb Ethernet, 82 meters (SR)

• OM3 (50/125) —

- 1 Gb Ethernet, 550 meters (SX)

- 10 Gb Ethernet, 300 meters (SR)

• OM4 (50/125) —

- 1 Gb Ethernet, 1000 meters (SX)

- 10 Gb Ethernet, 400 meters (SR)

Avid supports single-mode fiber cable using 1310 nm transceivers (long distances)

3m, LC/LC: 7070-03117-01

5m, LC/LC: 7070-03117-05

10m, LC/LC: 7070-03117-10

3m, SC/LC: 7070-03104-01

5m, SC/LC: 7070-03104-05

10m, SC/LC: 7070-03104-10

3m, SC/SC: 707003055-01

Connects:

• 1 Gb switch port to 1 Gb client

- Windows – Intel Pro 1000 PF

- Macintosh – Small Tree PEG2F

• 10 Gb port of switch to optical 10 Gb port on the A vid NEXIS Engine.

• 10 Gb Client to 10 Gb Switch port

• 10 Gb Ethernet switch to 10 Gb Ethernet Switch

When connecting to the 10 Gb port, make sure that:

– The cable has the required modal bandwidth for the distance of the run. – All multimode cables between a switch port and the other end of the cable run are of the same diameter (for example, 50/125 um or 62.5/125 um).

Supported Cables

Avid Part

Connection Type Description

Single mode transceivers are a 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 exposure.

Number Purpose

Twinax for 10GbE Dell Direct Attach 10G Cable.

Copper 10GbE SFP+ twinax cable, 1 meter

Dell Direct Attach 10G Cable. Copper 10GbE SFP+ twinax cable, 3 meter

Cisco 10G SFP+ direct attach cable (twinax) 1 meter

Cisco 10G SFP+ direct attach cable (twinax) 3 meter

Cisco 10G SFP+ direct attach cable (twinax) 5 meter

40GbE Dell 40G QSFP+ Direct Attach

Cable 3m Cisco 93xx: QSFP-4SFP10G-

CU (0.5m, 1m, 2m, 3m, 4m, 5m)

Dell 40G QSFP+ Direct Attach Cable 3m

Dell 40G QSFP+ Direct Attach Cable 5m

7070-30615-01

7070-30615-03

7070-30358-01

7070-30358-03

7070-30358-05

7070-35040-03 For use with Avid NEXIS | E5,

Avid NEXIS E2 | SSD

N/A

7070-35040-03

7070-35040-05

Interswitch connection (stacking)

Dell N3000 Stacking cable

0.5m

7070-30581-00

3 Requirements

The Avid hardware components are fully rack-mountable. They are comp atible with an y standa rd 19inch video racks using either NEMA or EIA mounting-hole layouts.

Electrical Requirements

Consider installing a separately derived power system for your Avid shared storage 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 Avid shared storage hardware.

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

If you run more than one power line because you have more than one UPS, make sure the power lines come from the same distribution panel.

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 Avid shared storage hardware, keep these electrical requirements in mind:

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

Avid recommends the use of UPSs, appropriately sized for your Avid shared storage 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 Avid hardware into the power strips. Do not plug i n cof fee make rs, radios, li ghts, or other non-Avid devices.

The following table shows the electrical speci ficat ions for the Avid qualifie d and approv ed switches. Make sure your site meets these specifications.

Environmental Requirements

The Avid NEXIS and Interplay hardware and switches are intended for use computer-room environments. They are not intended for use on top of desks or in open of fic e envi ron ment s. When you select a location, make sure that the location meets the following requirements:

• A sturdy, level floor, not subject to vibration.

• Away from high-traffic areas.

• Clean and free from dust, smoke, or other airborne contaminants.

• No significant temperature changes. Choose a location where the temperature doe s not vary more than 18°F (7.78°C) per hour.

• No significant humidity changes. A location with approximately 40 percent humidity can prevent problems stemming from electrostatic discharge.

• 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.

Environmental Requirements

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Pinnacle Systems NEXIS - 7.9 User's Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Using This Guide

Symbols and Conventions

If You Need Help

Accessing the Online Documentation

Avid Training Services

1 Avid Network Planning

Qualified Switches for Avid NEXIS

Supported Switch Options

Connecting the Engine to a Switch

Flow Control in Avid Production Networks

Enabling Flow Control on the Dell S4048-ON

Configuring Switches for LACP

Configuring LACP (MLAG) on an Arista Switch

Configuring LACP (vPC) on a Cisco Switch

Configuring LACP (MLAG) on a Dell Networking S4810 Switch

Network Considerations

Time Synchronization

Avid NEXIS Engine Options

Supported Network Interface Cards

Supported Cables

3 Requirements

Electrical Requirements

Environmental Requirements