Pinnacle Systems NEXIS Pro - 6.0 Maintenance Guide

Avid® NEXIS™ | PRO

Setup and Maintenance Guide

Version 6.0

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Avid NEXIS | PRO Setup and Maintenance Guide • Revised 4/14/16 • This document is distributed by Avid in online (electronic) form only, and is not available for purchase in printed form.

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 NEXIS | PRO System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Avid NEXIS | PRO Engine Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Media Pack and System Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Engine Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Avid NEXIS | PRO Engine Rear View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Storage Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

System Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Power Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Client Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Cabling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Chapter 2 Connecting the Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Rack Mounting Guidelines and Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Mounting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connecting Power to Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Supported Switches for Avid NEXIS | PRO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Dell Networking N2024 Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Dell Networking N3024 Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

NETGEAR 10G Smart Switch (XS712T) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Connecting the Engine to a Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Chapter 3 Software Installation and System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

System Setup Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

What is DNS? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

What is NTP?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Installing and Setting Up the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Registering the Engine and Downloading the Avid NEXIS Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Configuring the Computer’s IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Installing the Software and Setting up the Avid NEXIS System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Creating the File System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Binding the Media Packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Chapter 4 Replacing Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Hardware Faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Removing the Bezel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Replacing a Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Removing a Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Replacing a Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Power Supply LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Replacing a Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Replacing a Storage Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Replacing a Storage Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Replacing an Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Replacing a Network Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Chapter 5 Specifications and Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Electrical and Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Altitude and Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Shock, Vibration and Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Approvals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Supported Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Appendix A Safety and Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Class A Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Class B Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Modifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Class A Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

LED Safety Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

European Union Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in the European Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Argentina Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Australia and New Zealand EMC Regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Japan EMC Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Class A Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Korean EMC Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Class A Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Taiwan EMC Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Using This Guide

The Avid NEXIS | PRO media network provides a high-performance distributed file system that contains high-capacity shared media storage for workgroups of connected Avid workstations.

Symbols and Conventions

Avid documentation uses the following symbols and conventions:

Symbol or Convention Meaning or Action

A note provides important related information, reminders, recommendations, and

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

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.

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.

editing

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

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

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 mouse

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

If You Need Help

If you are having trouble using your Avid product:

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.

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

keyboard sequences.

Courier Bold font identifies text that you type.

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

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

Accessing the Online Documentation

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

New information is available in the ReadMe file supplied in your Avid software installation kit as a PDF document and is also available online.

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 the online

versions, visit the Knowledge Base at www.avid.com/US/support.

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/US/support. 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.

Accessing the Online Documentation

You can access the documentation from the Knowledge Base site specific to your release. Download and install Acrobat Reader before you access the PDF documentation.

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1 Avid NEXIS | PRO System Overview

The Avid NEXIS | PRO system (formerly the ISIS | 1000) is a shared storage solution for acquisition, creative, distribution, and archive media workflows. Avid network storage systems are built for media and entertainment. They enable multiple clients to share, capture, play, and edit video and audio media.

Clients access Avid NEXIS | PRO systems through external switch connections. The Avid NEXIS | PRO Management Console provides workspace and system management functionality.

This chapter provides an overview of the Avid NEXIS | PRO system and the basic function of each component. Other chapters in this guide describe how to install the system in a rack, connect the power and Ethernet cables, and configure the system.

The Avid NEXIS | PRO consists of an Engine, containing one Storage Controller which runs the System Director; two power supply/cooling modules; one Media Pack (10 drives for data) and two system drives (SSDs). You can configure up to four Avid NEXIS | PRO Engines into a single Avid NEXIS shared storage system.

Engine

The Engine is a 2U chassis that contains the other system components.

Data passes between the Engine and clients through a switch connected to the Engine with one 10 Gb Ethernet connection. This connection provides clients access to the data on the media drives. 10 Gb Ethernet ports on both the switch and Engine require SFP+ transceivers.

Avid NEXIS | PRO Engine Front

The front of the Engine has a removable bezel (not shown). Removing the bezel allows access to the drive slots. The Avid NEXIS | PRO Engine supports one Media Pack (10 drives) for media storage and two system drives. As shipped from Avid, the system drives occupy the first two slots in the Engine (0 and 1). Drive slot numbering is shown below.

Each drive can be removed and replaced separately with the power on.

Media Pack and System Drives

The data drives are supplied in Media Packs, 10 drives per pack, 2TB of storage capacity per drive. System drives (two per Engine) have 200GB capacity. The system drives are used by the System Director to store metadata, startup files, and other system files. Each drive is in a 3.5” carrier; do not remove the drive from the carrier. You can remove and replace a system drive or a Media Pack drive while the system is running.

The system drives typically occupy slots 0 and 1, and the Media Pack drives typically use slots 2 through 11 (see “Avid NEXIS | PRO Engine Front” on page 3).

You can distinguish between the types of drives as follows:

• System drives are labeled similar to the following, indicating the capacity (200GB), the letters SS for solid state, followed by a manufacturer serial number:

Engine

• Media Pack drives are labeled similar to the following, indicating the capacity (2TB), the abbreviation 7K2 indicating the drive speed (7200 rpm), followed by a manufacturer serial number:

System drives are physically 2.5” but are shipped in a 3.5” carrier, like the Media Pack drives.

The Avid NEXIS | PRO can run with one failed system drive, but Avid recommends replacing it as soon as possible. You can remove and replace a system drive while the system is running.

Avid NEXIS | PRO Media Pack and System Drives

Engine

The drives have a lock indicator and two LEDs that show the drive status, explained in the following figure and table.

Drive Features

Callout Description Status

1 Locking window showing drive is locked Red when drive is locked

Engine

Callout Description Status

2 Locking window showing drive is unlocked Black when drive is unlocked

3 Power and activity LED Off—No power

Blinking—I/O activity

4 Fault and identify LED Blinking 1second on, 1 second off—To identify

the drive

On—Drive failed

Leave failed drives in place until you have a replacement so you maintain the proper airflow. Obtain a replacement as soon as possible.

Engine Control Panel

The following figure shows the control panel on the Avid NEXIS | PRO Engine, to the left of drive slots 0, 4, and 8.

Avid NEXIS | PRO Engine Control Panel

Engine Control Panel Features

Callout Description Status/Purpose

1 Input/Mute Switch Used to set the LED display and to transition alarm states (depends on VPD

setup).

2 System Power LED Green when system is on (operational).

Amber when system is in standby mode (not operational).

Callout Description Status/Purpose

3 Module Fault LED Amber when there is a system hardware fault. In that case, another LED on

the faulty component may be lit.

4 Logical Fault LED Amber when something other than the enclosure management system

(usually a drive) fails.

5 Enclosure ID Display Displays the enclosure identification number (optional; useful with

multiple enclosure systems)

Avid NEXIS | PRO Engine Rear View

The following figure shows the rear of the Avid NEXIS | PRO Engine.

Engine

Engine Rear View Features

Callout Description

1 764W power supply and cooling fan modules.

The left power supply is numbered 0, the right is numbered 1, in event and error messages.

2 Storage Controller

Storage Controller

The Storage Controller provides the software management functionality, including the embedded System Director. The Storage Controller is turned on when the power supplies are on. The following figure and table describe the Storage Controller features. Callouts in gray are not used, but are identified for reference.

Engine

Storage Controller

Storage Controller Features

Callout Description Purpose

1 USB Connectors (Not used)

2 QSFP 10GbE Port Connects to a network switch. See “Supported Switches for Avid NEXIS

| PRO” on page 14.

3 Power/OK, Fault, and ID LEDs Power/OK: Green when the controller is operating correctly. Flashing

green indicates a controller VPD error.

Fault: Amber when the controller has a fault.

ID: Blue when the controller is being identified.

4 POST LEDs Shows the boot progress of the x86 subsystem. If the controller fails to

boot, the LEDs show the stage in which the error occurred.

5 Serial Port (Not used)

6 1 GbE Management Port; only the

left port is enabled for use.

Connects to a laptop or other computer to install the software and initially configure the system. The port has the following LEDs:

Right side:

• Steady green: Link is active

• Flashing green: Network activity

Left side—Network speed:

• Yellow: 1000Mb/s

• Green: 100Mb/s

• Off: 10Mb/s

7 SAS Port (Not used)

System Director

The System Director maintains all information about the file system, but not the data in those files. The System Director is embedded on the Storage Controller of an Avid NEXIS | PRO Engine. Although each Engine of a multi-Engine storage system has the capability to run a System Director, there must be only one System Director in an Avid NEXIS storage system. The first Engine configured in a multi-Engine system runs the System Director for the entire system.

The System Director:

• Manages the metadata by storing directory information and file attributes.

• Provides a location to coordinate file access modes (read/write), file locking, range locking, performance data collection, logging, file lookup, and directory change tracking for client systems.

• Provides the following information to a client or storage system:

- Identity of all connected storage systems

- Information about the drives, power, cooling and Storage Controllers in the configuration

- Names of workspaces

- Lists of users and groups within the system

Engine

The System Director does not store client data (media files); these are stored on the Media Packs (drives) within the Engine. System Director metadata is mirrored on the system drives in the Engine.

System Directors, workgroup servers, and clients must all be synchronized with a common time of day. For information on setting the Network Time Protocol (NTP), see “Installing and Setting Up the

System” on page 26.

Power Supplies

The power supplies are turned on when the power cord is plugged in and the power switch is on. The power supplies provide power and contain fans that cool the system.

The Avid NEXIS | PRO Engines need only one of the two power supplies to supply the needed power to function properly. You can remove and replace a power supply while the system is running if one fails.

Engine

Avid NEXIS | PRO (764W) Power Supply and Cooling Module Features

Avid NEXIS | PRO (764W) Power and Cooling Module Features

Callout Description and Color

1LEDs

2 Release Latch

Avid NEXIS | PRO (764W) Power Supply and Cooling Module LEDs

Client Support

Avid NEXIS | PRO (764W) Power and Cooling Module LEDs

Callout Description and Color

1 AC Fail—Amber

2 Fan Fault—Amber

3 Power/Module OK—Green

4 DC Fail—Amber

The bottom two LEDs, marked with battery icons, are not used.

The LEDs on the 764W power/cooling module work in conjunction to indicate overall module status; in the following table, for each row, all the LEDs must be in the listed state for the definition to apply.

Avid NEXIS | PRO (764W) Power and Cooling Module LED States

Power/

Module AC Fail (Callout 1)

Fan Fault (Callout 2)

(Callout 3)

DC Fail (Callout 4) Definition

For readability, a series of dashes (---) means the LED is OFF.

--- --- --- --- No AC power on any PCM

On --- --- On No AC power on this PCM

--- --- On --- AC present; PCM OK

--- --- On On PCM fan speed is outside acceptable limits

--- On --- --- PCM fan has failed

On On --- On PCM fault (over temperature, over voltage, or

--- --- Flashing --- Standby mode

Flashing Flashing --- Flashing PCM firmware download in progress

Leave failed power supply or cooling modules in place until you have a replacement so you maintain the proper airflow. Obtain a replacement as soon as possible.

Client Support

Avid NEXIS | PRO systems support up to 30 connected clients, 24 of which can be active at the same time. The clients connect to a switch through either a 1Gb or a 10 Gb connection, and the Engine connects to the switch using a 10 Gb connection. Through the switch, clients communicate with the NEXIS system to create, modify, and read files.

over current)

A client uses mechanisms specific to its operating system to display, create, and delete files within the Avid shared storage network system. For example, when viewed from a Windows operating system, the client system sees a server containing many shares that can be mapped to drive letters.

For information on setting up clients to access the Avid NEXIS | PRO system, see the Avid Client Guide.

Cabling

For a list of cables qualified with the Avid system, see “Supported Cabling” on page 44.

Cabling

2 Connecting the Equipment

This chapter explains how to rack mount and connect the system hardware.

Rack Mounting Guidelines and Requirements

Avid recommends installing the Avid NEXIS | PRO in a rack, using the following guidelines:

• If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack

environment might be greater than room ambient. Make sure the rack environment is compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma) specified by the manufacturer.

• Avoid uneven mechanical loading.

• Make sure your rack enclosure is stable enough to prevent tipping over if using extending sliding

rails.

• Follow the equipment nameplate ratings to avoid overloading the circuits.

• Maintain reliable grounding of rack-mounted equipment, especially regarding supply

connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (for example, power strips).

• Avid airflow is from the front of the enclosure to the rear. Make sure nothing blocks airflow to

the front panel surface and the rear.

• For normal operation, maintain approximately 2 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, maintain 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.

T o ensur e the stability of the rack enclosure, install the heaviest equipment in the lower sections of the rack enclosure. Install lighter equipment in the middle and upper sections.

For information about power specification and dimensions see “Specifications and Notices” on

page 43.

Mounting the Engine

The Avid NEXIS | PRO Engine is designed for 19-inch (483-mm) rack configurations and requires two EIA rack units of rack space. The rack mount can accommodate racks with round, square, or threaded holes, sometimes called broadcast racks. Installation instructions are included on a decal located on the side of one of the bracket rails.

The screws in the rail kit are metric. You might need to supply your own screws for your rack type.

Do not lift the Engine by the handles on the power supply units, cooling modules or Storage

Controller – they are not designed to support the weight of th e enti re system.

Connecting Power to Equipment

Avid recommends that two people lift the Engine, especially when installing in upper rack units.

To mount the Avid NEXIS | PRO Engine into the rack:

1. Install the mounting rails using the instructions on the attached label.

2. Slide the Engine onto the mounting rails and secure to the rack using the two supplied screws.

3. Remove the plastic end cap covers from the front of the Engine. (These cover the screws that secure the Engine to the rack in the absence of a bezel.)

4. Attach the bezel to the front of the Engine.

Connecting Power to Equipment

The Avid NEXIS | PRO Engine includes two 10A power cables (North America standard), included in the shipping box. You might need to obtain power cords from your local reseller or support depot suitable for your locale.

Plug the power cords into the power supplies on the back of the Engine and then plug the other ends into power outlets on separate circuits. Turn on the power switches on the power supplies.

The system takes a few minutes to perform some internal processes before the fans start running.

Supported Switches for Avid NEXIS | PRO

The following switches are supported for use with the Avid NEXIS | PRO:

•Dell N2024

• Dell N3024, with version 6.0.0.7 or later switch firmware.

• NETGEAR XS712T

Purchase one of these switches from Avid or from your local vendor. Avid can provide the Dell N2024 and N3024 switches and the required connectors.

Dell Networking N2024 Switch

You must connect the Engine to a supported switch. You cannot set up the Engine until then.

The Dell Networking N2024 switch uses Layer 3 features with integrated 10GbE uplinks, and supports 1GbE, 2x1GbE, 1x10GbE, and 2x10GbE connections to clients. One of the 10GbE connections must be to the Engine. As shipped from Avid, this switch includes:

• 24 RJ-45 10/100/1000Base-T auto-sensing full duplex ports

• Two integrated 10GbE SFP+ ports

• Two dedicated rear stacking ports (requires stacking cables; available from Avid in 0.5 and 1m lengths)

• One integrated power supply (100W AC)

Supported Switches for Avid NEXIS | PRO

To connect the Avid NEXIS | PRO to a Dell N2024, you will need one or the other of:

• An SFP+ 10GbE transceiver (SR, 850nm wavelength, up to 300m reach), for connecting an optical cable

• Dell Networking cable, SFP+ to SFP+, 10 GbE, copper twinaxial direct attach cable, available from Avid in 1m and 3m lengths

Dell N2024 Switch — Front View

Dell N2024 Switch — Rear View

Dell N2024 Switch Callouts Description

1 24 10/100/-T Ports

2Console Port

3 SFP+ 10 GbE Ports

4 Stacking Port

Dell Networking N3024 Switch

The Dell Networking N3024 switch uses Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, and supports to 1Gb, 2x1Gb, 1x10GbE, and 2x10GbE client connections. One of the 10GbE connections must be to the Engine. As shipped from Avid, this switch includes:

• 24 RJ-45 10/100/1000Base-T auto-sensing full duplex ports

• Two 1GbE SFP ports

• Two dedicated rear stacking ports (requires stacking cables; available from Avid in 0.5 and 1m lengths)

• Two 10GbE SFP+ ports

• Two integrated power supplies (200W AC each)

Supported Switches for Avid NEXIS | PRO

To connect the Avid NEXIS | PRO to a Dell N3024, you will need one or the other of:

• Dell Networking cable, SFP+ to SFP+ 10GbE copper twinaxial direct attach, available from Avid in 1m and 3m lengths

• An SFP+ 10GbE transceiver, (SR, 850nm wavelength, up to 300m reach)

Dell N3024 Switch — Front View

Dell N3024 Switch — Rear View

Dell N3024 Switch Callouts Description

1Console Port

2 24 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports

3 1000BASE-SX Ports

4 SFP+ Ports

5 Stacking Port

Customize the Uplink on the Dell Networking Switch

This section describes how to customize the Dell Networking switch configuration to uplink to your house network. The procedure in this section assumes the following:

• The Engine has been set up and the Avid software has been installed.

• The Avid NEXIS is connected to the Dell Networking switch using the 10 Gb connection.

Supported Switches for Avid NEXIS | PRO

Network Setup Requirements

Obtain the following information from your corporate Information Technology (IT) department before you customize your Dell Networking uplink:

• Uplink IP address for Vlan or Port IP address/subnet mask ______.______.______.______ / _____ (slash notation for subnet mask)

• Vlan IP address for local subnet ______.______.______.______ /_____ (slash notation for subnet mask)

• Switch's default gateway Address ______.______.______.______

• (Optional) DHCP server (ip helper addresses)

- First: ______.______.______.______

- Second: ______.______.______.______

• Static IP addresses for each Avid NEXIS Engine; four IP addresses for the 1 Gb connections, one IP addresses per Engine for the 10 Gb connections)

• Port on a corporate network switch to connect the Dell Networking switch

Configure an Uplink Port on the Dell Networking N3024 Switch

After you have obtained the information previously listed for from your corporate administrator, configure the Dell Networking switch as follows.

To configure an uplink port on the switch:

1. hostname#

2. hostname(config)#

3. hostname(config-if-gig1/0/24)#

4. hostname(config-if-gig1/0/24)#

5. hostname(config-if-gig1/0/24)#

6. hostname(config)#

7. hostname#

configure

interface gigabitethernet 1/0/24

switchport mode trunk ip address 192.168.10.1 255.255.255.0 exit

exit

write

Changing the IP Address Associated with the VLAN

The Avid default Dell Networking switch configuration includes a VLAN with an IP address of

192.168.255.254/24

. If this IP address conflicts with your corporate network, use the following

procedure to reassign the IP address on the Dell Networking switch.

You might also need to change the IP address on the Avid NEXIS | PRO Engine.

To change the IP Address of the VLAN on the N3024 Switch:

1. Use your terminal emulation or telnet into the switch.

2. Log in with the appropriate credentials.

3. hostname#

4. hostname(config)#

5. hostname(config-if-vlan10)#

6. hostname(config-if-vlan10)#

configure

interface vlan 10

ip address 192.168.10.1 255.255.255.0 exit

Supported Switches for Avid NEXIS | PRO

7. hostname(config)#

exit

8. hostname# write

To change the IP Address of the VLAN on the N2024 Switch:

1. Use your terminal emulation or telnet into the switch.

2. Type

3. When prompted for a password, type

4. Type

5. Type

6. Type

The IP address replaces the default

192.168.10.2/24

7. Type

8. Type

9. Type

10. Type

11. Type

12. Type

conf

int vlan 10 ip address 192.168.10.2/24

192.168.255.254/24

is an example; assign an address that does not conflict with your network.

untagged gi 0/1-24 untagged te 0/25-28 no shut exit exit wr mem

avid

IP address to

192.168.10.2/24

. The

exit

13. Type

You cannot assign an IP address or untagged ports to VLAN 1 because it is the default VLAN on the

switch. To assign an IP address and untagged ports to a VLAN, you must create a new VLAN.

Removing Ports Associated with a VLAN

To remove ports associated with a VLAN:

1. Use your terminal emulation or telnet into the switch.

2. Type

3. When prompted for a password, type

conf

4. Type

5. Type

6. Type

7. Type

8. Type

9. Type

10. Type

int vlan x no untagged gig 0/a-0/b exit

exit

wr mem Yes

(where x is the VLAN number).

Adding Ports Associated with a VLAN

avid

(where a and b are the port numbers).

To add ports associated with a VLAN:

1. Use your terminal emulation or telnet into the switch.

2. Type

Supported Switches for Avid NEXIS | PRO

3. When prompted for a password, type

conf

4. Type

5. Type

6. Type

7. Type

8. Type

9. Type

10. Type

int vlan x untagged gig 0/a-0/b exit

exit

wr mem Yes

(where x is the VLAN number).

avid

(where a and b are the port numbers).

Adding Ports Associated with a VLAN (N3024)

To add one 1 Gb port associated with a VLAN:

1. Hostname# configure

1. hostname(config)# interface gigabitethernet 1/0/1

2. Hostname(config-if-Gi1/0/1)# switchport mode access

3. Hostname(config-if-Gi1/0/1)# switchport access vlan 10

4. Hostname(config-if-Gi1/0/1)# spanning-tree portfast

5. Hostname(config-if-Gi1/0/1)# no shutdown

6. Hostname(config-if-Gi1/0/1)# exit

7. Hostname(config)# exit

8. Hostname# write

To add multiple 1 Gb ports associated with a VLAN:

1. Hostname# configure

1. hostname(config)# interface range gigabitethernet 1/0/1-24

2. Hostname(config-if-Gi1/0/1)# switchport mode access

3. Hostname(config-if-Gi1/0/1)# switchport access vlan 10

4. Hostname(config-if-Gi1/0/1)# spanning-tree portfast

5. Hostname(config-if-Gi1/0/1)# no shutdown

6. Hostname(config-if-Gi1/0/1)# exit

7. Hostname(config)# exit

8. Hostname# write

To add one 10 Gb port associated with a VLAN:

1. Hostname# configure

1. hostname(config)# interface tengigabitethernet 1/0/1

2. Hostname(config-if-Te1/0/1)# switchport mode access

3. Hostname(config-if-Te1/0/1)# switchport access vlan 10

4. Hostname(config-if-Te1/0/1)# spanning-tree portfast

5. Hostname(config-if-Te1/0/1)# no shutdown

6. Hostname(config-if-Te1/0/1)# exit

7. Hostname(config)# exit

8. Hostname# write

To add multiple 10 Gb ports associated with a VLAN:

1. Hostname# configure

1. hostname(config)# interface range tengigabitethernet 1/0/1-2

2. Hostname(config-if)# switchport mode access

3. Hostname(config-if)# switchport access vlan 10

4. Hostname(config-if)# spanning-tree portfast

5. Hostname(config-if)# no shutdown

6. Hostname(config-if)# exit

7. Hostname(config)# exit

8. Hostname# write

Creating a Link Aggregation (Port Channel—N3024 Switch)

To creating a link aggregation:

Supported Switches for Avid NEXIS | PRO

1. Use your terminal emulation or telnet into the switch.

2. hostname#

3. hostname(config)#

4. Hostname(config-if-Po1)#

5. Hostname(config-if-Po1)#

6. Hostname(config-if-Po1)#

7. hostname(config)#

8. hostname(config-if)#

9. hostname(config-if)#

10. hostname(config-if)#

11. hostname(config)#

12. hostname#

configure

interface port-channel 1

no shutdown switchport access vlan 10 exit

interface range gi1/0/23-24

channel-group 1 mode on switchport access vlan 10 exit

exit

write

Setting Up IP-Helper Addresses for DHCP (N3024 Switch)

To use DHCP on the clients that are connected to the Avid Production switch you must add an IP Helper Address to each VLAN. The IP Helper Address points the hosts to the DHCP Server that is on the house network.

To add an IP Helper Address:

1. Use your terminal emulation or telnet into the switch.

2. hostname#

3. hostname(config)#

4. hostname(config-if-vlan10)#

configure

interface vlan 10

ip helper-address 192.168.10.2

Connecting the Engine to a Switch

5. hostname(config-if-vlan10)#

6. hostname(config)#

7. hostname#

write

exit

NETGEAR 10G Smart Switch (XS712T)

The NETGEAR XS712T switch uses Layer 2+ features, and supports 1Gb, 2x1Gb, 1x10GbE, and 2x10GbE client connections. One of the combo ports must be to the Engine. The NETGEAR switch includes:

• 12 RJ45 100/1000/10GBASE-T auto-sensing ports

• Two combo 1000/10GBASE-X SFP+ ports

• One integrated power supply (100W AC)

To connect the Avid NEXIS | PRO to a NETGEAR XS712T, you will need one or more of the following:

• NETGEAR part number AXM761-10000S: 10GBase-SR short-range SFP+ LC transceiver module

• NETGEAR part number AXC761-10000S: 10GSFP+ Cu (passive) cable with SFP+ connectors on both ends, 1m (3.3 ft)

• NETGEAR part number AXC763-10000S: 10GSFP+ Cu (passive) cable with SFP+ connectors on both ends, 3m (9.8 ft)

NETGEAR XS712T Switch — Front View

NETGEAR XS712T Callouts Description

1 12 100M/1GbE/10GbE RJ45 Ports

2 Two combo ports supporting SFP+ 10 GbE or SFP 1 GbE

NETGEAR XS712T Switch — Rear View

Connecting the Engine to a Switch

To connect the Avid NEXIS | PRO Engine to a switch, you will need a QSFP to SFP+ adapter and an SFP+ transceiver.

QFSP to SFP+ Adapter

SFP+ Transceiver

1. Rubber port protector (remove)

Connecting the Engine to a Switch

2. Latch

3. Left optic port

4. Right optic port

For more information on cables and transceivers, see “Supported Cabling” on page 44.

To connect the Storage Controller to a switch:

1. Insert a QSFP adapter into the port labeled Host Fabric I on the Storage Controller (in the purple area). The transceiver will go in only one way; in this case, with the blue pull tab on the bottom. No other 10 Gb port on the Engine has been configured for this connection.

2. Remove the black rubber port protector from the SFP+ transceiver.

3. Insert a supported SFP+ module into the QSFP adapter. The transceiver goes into the adapter only one way.

4. Insert the appropriate cables into the SFP+ module.

5. Connect the other ends of the cables to the appropriate port on your switch.

The following example shows the connection between an Avid NEXIS | PRO and a Dell Networking N3024 switch.

Connecting the Engine to a Switch

Storage Controller 10 Gb Network Connections to Switch

Use standard dup lex LC to LC cables for the 10 Gb conn ections. Use the supp orted twinaxial m odule

for the copper connections. For LC to LC cable specifications, see “Supported Cabling” on pa ge 44.

3 Software Installation and System Setup

This chapter describes how to install and configure the Avid software on a new Avid NEXIS | PRO system.

If you have questions, call your Avid representative or your local ACSR.

Before you start the procedures in this chapter, familiarize yourself with the information in

A vid NEXIS | PRO System Overview, and make sur e the Engine is connected to a switch, which

is in turn connected to your network. See “Connecting the Engine to a Switch” on page 21.

System Setup Information

To complete the software installation and system setup, you will need the following information.

System Setup Information

Item and Description Your Data (Write Here for Future Reference)

Storage System Name

Required—Identifies the Avid NEXIS system to clients and

to all the Engines that belong to the same Avid NEXIS system.

Names can be up to 64 English alphanumeric characters long, must start with a letter, can contain a dash or hyphen (), but cannot end with a dash or hyphen.

Hostname Required—Name for the Storage Controller in each Engine.

Each Storage Controller must have a unique name.

The controller in the first Engine in a multi-Engine

system becomes the System Director for the group.

Names can be up to 25 English alphanumeric characters long, must start with a letter, can contain a dash or hyphen (), but cannot end with a dash or hyphen.

Storage Controller 1:

Storage Controller 2:

Storage Controller 3:

Storage Controller 4:

DNS domain, server list and search list Optional—If your environment uses DNS, you can enter

that information to allow you to use either the System Director name or the IP address to connect to the Avid NEXIS system.

For more information, see “What is DNS?” on page 25.

Domain:

DNS servers:

DNS search list:

What is DNS?

System Setup Information

Item and Description Your Data (Write Here for Future Reference)

Storage Controller IP address

Required—In a multi-Engine configuration, you will need a

separate IP address for the Storage Controller in each Engine, all of which must be on the same subnet

Netmask and Gateway IP address

Required—These must be the same for all Engines in a

multi-Engine configuration

NTP server IP addresses

Optional—You can configure up to two. These must be entered on all Engines in a multi-Engine configuration. For more information, see “What is NTP?” on page 25.

Alternatively, enter the local time and time zone information.

What is DNS?

DNS, or Domain Name System, is a distributed naming system that lets you use human-readable and

-memorable names for computers in your environment. The Internet uses the same principle; for example, to go to Avid’s website, you enter www.avid.com into a browser. If the Internet did not have the ability to resolve that name to an IP address, you would have to remember and enter the IP address for Avid’s website: namely, 198.37.38.15.

Controller 1:

Controller 2:

Controller 3:

Controller 4:

Netmask:

Gateway:

Address 1:

Address 2:

Because most people find it easier to remember a name than a number, with a DNS service in your environment, you can use the name you assign to your Avid NEXIS system instead of the IP address. Then you can enter the name into a browser to open the Management Console and log in. Using DNS is not required; however, the Avid NEXIS supports its use.

What is NTP?

NTP, or Network Time Protocol, is a means of synchronizing the system clocks for all the computers in your environment. This can be important in cases where network-wide operations must happen at the same time, or for logging accuracy, or simply to eliminate potential human error when setting system times manually. Using NTP is not required; however the Avid NEXIS supports its use.

Installing and Setting Up the System

The process of installing and setting up the Avid NEXIS | PRO Engine consists of the following overall steps:

1. Rack mount the Engine, connect the Engine to power and to a switch, and turn on the power supplies. See “Connecting the Equipment” on page 13.

When you turn on the power supplies, the system begins its internal startup processes; it can take several minutes before the system becomes available to log in. The LEDs on the Engine and power supplies light up. After a few minutes, the power supply fans run at their maximum RPM for the next couple minutes, then slow down to normal RPM.

While the system is performing its startup routines, complete steps 2 and 3.

2. Register the Engine and download the software onto a computer you can physically connect to the Engine. See “Registering the Engine and Downloading the Avid NEXIS Software” on

page 26.

3. Connect the computer to the Engine and set its IP address to be compatible with the Engine. See

“Configuring the Computer’s IP Address” on page 27.

4. Log into the Engine and configure its name, network information, optional DNS and NTP servers, and install the software. See “Installing the Software and Setting up the Avid NEXIS

System” on page 29.

Installing and Setting Up the System

5. Log into the Management Console and create the file system. See “Creating the File System” on

page 34.

6. Bind the Media Packs to the Avid NEXIS file system. See “Binding the Media Packs” on

page 35.

Registering the Engine and Downloading the Avid NEXIS Software

You must register each Engine before you can download the software, then connect a computer to the Avid NEXIS | PRO Engine to install the software and configure the system. Avid suggests downloading the software onto the same computer you will connect to the Engine.

To register the Engine and download the software:

1. Open a browser and go to www.avid.com/activationcard and register your Avid NEXIS | PRO. You must register each Engine using the unique serial number on the label attached to the Engine.

2. After you register, you will be directed to www.avid.com/account, where you can download the Avid NEXIS software kit (a zip file) to a computer that you can physically connect to the Engine.

3. Unzip the software kit. You will see the following contents:

ClientInstallers

AvidNEXISSetup_6.0.0-xxxxx.bin

Utilities

folder

(the file you will install on the Engine)

Drivers

Licenses

folder

Configuring the Computer’s IP Address

To communicate with the Engine, the computer must use an IP address in the same subnet as the default IP address on the Storage Controller (169.254.10.10). For this guide, we use the address

169.254.10.20.

This procedure assumes the computer is running a Windows operating system.

To configure the computer’s IP address:

1. Connect a standard Ethernet cable between the computer and the Management port on the Storage Controller of the first (or only) Engine you are setting up.

Use only the port indicated in the following figure. The other port has not been configured for use.

Installing and Setting Up the System

2. Open the Windows Control Panel — Network and Sharing Center, then do the following:

a. Click Local Area Connection.

b. Click Properties.

Installing and Setting Up the System

c. On the Network tab, select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click Properties.

d. Click

By default, the Storage Controller IP address on every Avid NEXIS | PRO system is set to

169.254.10.10. You must set the IP address of the computer to 169.254.10.xx, where xx can be anything except

Use the following IP address:

255.255.255.0, then click OK.

10. For the purposes of this guide, we chose 169.254.10.20.

and enter 169.254.10.20, with a subnet mask of

Installing and Setting Up the System

e. Click Close to exit the Local area Network Properties dialog.

f. Click Close to exit the Local area Network Status dialog.

g. Close the Control Panel.

Installing the Software and Setting up the Avid NEXIS System

You can configure from one to four Avid NEXIS | PRO Engines into a single shared storage system, identified by a single Storage System Name. This procedure covers all cases and indicates which of these steps applies to configuring multiple Engines.

The Avid NEXIS | PRO Engine must be connected to a switch for the software installation and configuration to work. If you have not yet connected the Avid NEXIS | PRO to a switch, see

“Supported Switches for Avid NEXIS | PRO” on page 14.

To configure the system:

1. Open a browser and go to https://169.254.10.10:5015

You might see a warning about the website’s security certificate. Double-chec k the IP address, and if

it is correct, click

2. At the login screen, enter the default password,

Continue to this website

se-admin

Installing and Setting Up the System

The General System Configuration page opens. (The following figure is filled out as an example.)

3. In the Engine Configuration area enter the following information:

a. (Required) Storage System Name. This is the name of the Avid NEXIS shared storage

system containing from one to four Avid NEXIS | PRO Engines. For the name length and allowed characters, see “System Setup Information” on page 24.

If configuring another Engine for the same Avid NEXIS system, enter the same Storage System Name on each Engine.

b. (Optional) A value for the Enclosure ID, which will be displayed on the Engine control

panel; see “Avid NEXIS | PRO Engine Front” on page 3. For example, in a four-Engine configuration, you could number them 01 through 04. If you do not enter a value, the default value (two dashes, or --) is displayed.

4. In the Basic Network Configuration area, enter the following information:

a. (Required) A unique host name for the Storage Controller. The first Storage Controller in a

multi-Engine system runs the System Director for the entire Avid NEXIS shared storage system, so this name is the System Director name as well. For the name length and allowed characters, see “System Setup Information” on page 24.

If configuring another Engine for the same Avid NEXIS system, enter a new, unique host name for its Storage Controller.

Make a note of the host name you entered here; you will need it in a later step.

b. (Optional) Enter the DNS domain name for your environment, and one or more DNS server

IP addresses, separated by spaces.

In the DNS Search List field, you can also enter alternate DNS names, separated by spaces, that are used in your environment. These will be used to help resolve the System Director name in a browser.

5. (Required) In the Data Interfaces area, enter the IP address, netmask, and Gateway IP addresses

you received from your IT administrator. This sets the address for the interface on the Storage Controller that communicates with the switch. The Storage Controller in the first Engine in a multi-Engine group becomes the System Director.

If configuring another Engine for the same Avid NEXIS system, enter a unique IP address but the same netmask and gateway for the Storage Controller in each additional Engine in the shared storage system.

Installing and Setting Up the System

Make a note of the IP address you entered here; you will need it in a later step.

6. Click

The Time setup screen is displayed. (The following figure is filled out as an example.)

t To use a Network Time server, check the box and enter the IP addresses for up to two NTP

servers in your environment.

In a multi-Engine configuration, you must enter NTP server or time information on each Engine.

Installing and Setting Up the System

t To manually set the date and time on the Engine, enter the current date, time, and select your

time zone from the drop-down list.

If you configure one or more NTP servers and also manually set the date and time, the NTP servers

take precedence.

7. Click

The Administration password screen is displayed. (The following figure is filled out as an example.)

Changing the password is optional; however you must re-enter the current password ( or enter a new password to move to the next step. Passwords can be up to 8 ASCII characters long.

Be very careful when entering the passwords. If you mistype the new password, or make a mistake re-entering the default password, you will not be able to log in again.

If you change the password, make sure to use the same one on all Engines in a multi-Engine configuration. Make a note of the password you entered here; you will need it in a later step.

8. Click

The Install screen is displayed. (The following figure is filled out as an example.)

se-admin

)

Installing and Setting Up the System

a. Click

b. Select the file named

c. Do one of the following:

9. Click

The Avid software is installed on the Engine, optionally configuring the Storage Controller in the Engine as the System Director. As part of the installation process, the Engine reboots.

When the Engine reboots, the Agent closes and the browser displays a message that the page cannot be displayed.

10. To configure another Avid NEXIS | PRO Engine, disconnect the computer from the Management Port on the first Engine and connect it to the Management Port on the next Engine.

The computer is still set to the IP address you configured earlier, which is standard for all the Engines you are configuring. You do not need to change the computer’s IP address again.

11. Repeat steps 6 through 10 until you have configured all the Engines that will be in the Avid NEXIS system.

Choose File

extracted the Avid NEXIS software kit contents.

- If this is the only Engine you are configuring, or the first Engine in what will become a multi-Engine group, click the box next to Run System Director.

- If this is an additional Engine in a multi-engine group, do not check Run System Director.

Finish

to navigate to the location on the computer where you downloaded and

AvidNEXISSetup_6.0.0-xxxxx.bin

Make sure all the Engines that will belong to the same Avid NEXIS system have the same Storage System Name.

12. When you have configured all the Engines, disconnect the computer from the Engine. You can optionally restore the computer’s IP address to what it was originally. (Repeat the steps in

“Configuring the Computer’s IP Address” on page 27, but at step 5d, click Obtain an IP address

automatically.)

Creating the File System

After you have configured all the Engines for the Avid NEXIS system, create the Avid NEXIS file system to manage the storage.

The A vid NEXIS Administration Guide describes the GUI for managing the Avid NEXIS system, the

Management Console, in detail. You use the Management Console to complete the setup: creating a file system and binding Media Packs. To get familiar with the Management Console, and for more

information on how to use it, see the Avid NEXIS Administration Guide.

To create the Avid NEXIS file system:

1. Open a browser and enter either the host name or the IP address of the System Director. (This is

the host name or IP address for the first Engine in a multi-Engine Avid NEXIS shared storage

system.)

The Management Console login window opens.

2. In the password field, do one of the following:

t If you changed the password, enter that password now. The Management Console uses the

same password as the Agent until you create the Avid NEXIS file system.

Installing and Setting Up the System

t Otherwise, enter the default password (

se-admin

3. In the Management Console main window, click System Settings under the Advanced heading.

The System Settings screen is displayed.

Installing and Setting Up the System

4. Click the radio button next to Create File System, then click Apply.

The Results field displays the message by the message

Success Created file system

Binding the Media Packs

After you have created an active file system, you must bind the Media Packs to the file system. If you have more than one Engine in your configuration, all the Media Packs (from all Engines) are shown in the Management Console on the Media Packs page. You can bind all the Media Packs in one operation.

To bind Media Packs to the Avid NEXIS file system:

1. In the Management Console, click Home.

2. Click Media Packs under the System heading.

Creating file system, please wait...

followed

Installing and Setting Up the System

3. Click the Media Pack (in a single-engine configuration) or click Select All to select all the Media Packs (in a multi-engine configuration), then click Bind.

When the Media Packs are bound, their icons turn green and the state changes to Bound. Refresh the display to see the change.

4. See the Avid NEXIS Administration Guide for the remaining setup and configuration steps, including creating Storage Groups, creating Workspaces, and adding users. See the Avid NEXIS Client Guide for information on installing the Client Manager on all client systems and

connecting them to the Avid NEXIS shared storage.

4 Replacing Hardware

This chapter provides procedures for replacing components in your Avid NEXIS | PRO.

Do not lift the Engine by the handles on the power supply units—they are not designed to take the weight.

Always have available a replacement or blank module before removing the old module. When you replace a module, you must never leave a bay empty for more than 10 minutes.

Use a suitable anti-static wrist or ankle strap and observe all conventional ESD precautions when handling plug-in modules and components.

You can replace most hardware components without disrupting the system operation. If the Engine has a single Storage Controller which fails, you must shut down the entire system to replace the failed Storage Controller.

Hardware Faults

LED colors are used consistently throughout the Engine and its components for indicating status:

• Green – good or positive indication

• Flashing green/amber – non-critical condition

•Amber – fault

Make sure that you have obtained a replacement module before removing any faulty module.

Observe all conventional ESD precautions when handling Engine modules and components.

Removing the Bezel

On the Avid NEXIS | PRO Engines, you must remove the bezel to access the media drives.

To remove the bezel:

t Insert your fingers into the rectangular openings on the front of the bezel and gently pull. The

bezel is held in place by small plastic tabs that latch onto the face of the Engine.

t To reattach the bezel, gently snap it onto the front of the Engine.

Replacing a Drive

When a system drive or a drive in a Media Pack fails, the drive fault LED illuminates; see “Media

Pack and System Drives” on page 4. The Media Pack status changes to

Drive rebuilding

Power Supply LEDs

If you remove the wrong drive by mistake while the Media Pack is already rebuilding data from a failed drive, and while client I/O is still active, all client activity might stop after a brief delay while the system starts a second rebuild process. You can safely reinsert the drive and remove the correct failed drive.

Removing a Drive

To remove a drive:

1. Remove the bezel; see “Removing the Bezel” on page 37.

2. Identify the drive to be replaced by looking for the amber LED on the drive that indicates a fault; see “Media Pack and System Drives” on page 4.

3. Make sure the anti-tamper locks are not engaged. The red arrows on the locks point inwards if the locks are disengaged. Unlock them if necessary by rotating them counterclockwise using a screwdriver with a Torx T20 bit.

4. Push the drive carrier latch in the direction of the white arrow.

5. Open the drive latch and pull the drive out of the slot.

6. If you have removed the wrong drive, you can reinsert it within five minutes with no effect on the system.

Replacing a Drive

Always replace a system drive or Media Pack drive with an appropriate drive from Avid.

When the new drive is inserted, the Avid NEXIS | PRO automatically rebuilds the Media Pack or formats and partitions the new system drive, as applicable.

To insert a drive:

1. Fully open the drive latch.

2. Insert the media drive into the slot with the latch facing left.

3. Push the media drive in and push the latch inward until the drive locks in place.

4. Lock the media drive.

5. Reattach the bezel.

Power Supply LEDs

When you encounter a problem with the power supply, check for:

• Missing or damaged power cords

• Incorrect or ungrounded circuits

• Proper power is supplied to the Engine

When the Engine is turned on, all LEDs are lit for a short period to ensure that they are working.

This does not indicate a fault unless the LEDs remain lit after a few seconds. If a power supply’s firmware is being programmed and the download fails, the power supply LEDs

will flash.

See “Power Supplies” on page 9 for more information.

Replacing a Power Supply

The power supplies in the Avid NEXIS | PRO Engines include cooling fans as well as supplying power to the system. The power supplies are bi-directional; you can insert a power supply into either the left or right slot. When installed on the left side of the Engine, the plug is below the ON/OFF switch. When installed on the right side, the plug is above the ON/OFF switch.

To remove a power supply:

1. Open the strain relief and unplug the power cord.

2. Press the black release latch (see “Power Supplies” on page 9) towards the center of the module.

3. Open the silver latch, which disengages the power supply module from the Engine.

To insert a power supply:

1. Position the power supply so that the release latch and handle are closest to the Storage Controller.

2. Slide the power supply into its slot and close the handle until the latch clicks in place.

3. Reconnect the power cord and secure the strain relief.

Replacing a Power Supply

Replacing a Storage Controller

When a Storage Controller fails, the fault LED will be lit red. In an Engine with a single Storage Controller, if there is at least one good system drive in the Engine, you can replace the failed Controller without shutting down the Engine. However, clients cannot access Workspaces while the Storage Controller is being replaced.

Make sure you have a replacement module to insert before removing a module. When the Engine

power is left on, insert the new Storage Controller within two minutes of removing the defective Storage Controller.

Replacing a Storage Controller

To replace a Storage Controller:

1. Make note of the locations of all Ethernet cables (10 Gb and Management, if used) and disconnect them from the Storage Controller.

2. Pinch the latch on the Storage Controller and pull the handle towards you.

This disengages the controller from its connector on the midplane.

3. Pull the Storage Controller out of the Engine.

4. Hold the replacement Storage Controller with the release latch on the bottom.

5. Open the lever all the way.

6. Slide the replacement Storage Controller into its slot until it will go no further.

7. Close the lever until it clicks in place.

This will engage the Storage Controller onto its connector on the midplane. The Engine automatically detects the new Storage Controller and automatically configures it with the software and all the other system information.

8. Connect the Ethernet cables to the replacement Storage Controller (if necessary, refer to the notes you made before removing the cables).

Clients can now reconnect and resume using their Workspaces.

Replacing an Engine

If you have a system problem that cannot be fixed by replacing the other hardware components, the problem might be a faulty Engine. You can replace the Engine, reusing the Media Packs, Storage Controllers, and other components from the original Engine.

Replacing an Engine

To replace an Engine:

1. Log in to the Management Console Agent Page > System tab > Network and note the hostname, IP address, and other important network details.

The default Agent Administrator password is “se-admin.”

2. Click the Advanced tab, then click Shutdown.

3. Type the Administrator password into the password field and click Shutdown.

Allow one minute for the buffers to clear.

4. Make note of the locations of all Ethernet cables (1 Gb, 10 Gb) and disconnect them from the failed Storage Controller.

5. Turn both power switches off.

6. Disconnect all 1 Gb and 10 Gb cables and power cables from the failed Engine.

7. Carefully remove all the media drives, system drives, the Storage Controller, and the power supplies and put them in a safe place.

As a precaution, Avid recommends you r e cor d the slot locatio n of the removed drives and reinstall them in the same .

8. Remove the failed Engine from the rack.

9. Install the new empty Engine into the rack.

10. Insert all the media drives and system drives into the same they were removed from.

11. Insert the Storage Controller and power supplies.

The Storage Controller module is only supported in the top slot (as seen from the rear of the Engine). Do not install the Storage Controller in the bottom slot, the software will not run.

When re-using the original Storage Controller that was in this environment, you do not need to

reconfigure Storage Controller. The IP address and software is recognized by the System Director and environment.

12. Reconnect all 1 Gb (for management, if they were used previously), 10 Gb (SFP+), and power cables to the new Engine.

13. Turn on the new Engine.

Allow two minutes for the new Engine to initialize.

If any of the LEDs indicate an error, call Avid Customer Support.

14. Open the Management Console and verify that the Media Pack is online with a green icon with no Status displayed in the Media Packs page.

If any Status errors are listed, call Avid Customer Support.

15. Verify that media is available to the clients.

Replacing a Network Switch

If replacing a switch in the environment:

• If you have a customized switch configuration file, make sure you have a backup.

• Disable any trunking to other switches before removing the switch. Any trunking involved with the switch is part of the configuration file and helps when reconfiguring the trunk on the new switch.

• You do not have to shut down the Avid NEXIS | PRO when replacing a switch, particularly if you have a redundant switch configuration.

To replace a switch, set up a console connection to the switch and a TFTP server. The following steps assume the failed switch is still capable of making a TFTP backup. If the switch is completely dead, you must restore the configuration from a previous backup or manually.

To capture the switch configuration file:

1. Copy the startup configuration of the failed switch to the TFTP server.

2. Install the replacement switch.

3. Configure a temporary interface on the new switch to connect to the TFTP server (best to use a no switchport interface with an IP address on same subnet as the TFTP server).

4. Copy the backup of the old switch startup configuration to the new switch (copy TFTP startupconfig).

5. Reload the switch configuration and restore the old switch configuration on the new switch.

For specific commands, consult your switch configuration guide.

If a TFTP server is not available:

t Use a console/telnet client such as PUTTY to list the configuration and copy it to a text file,

which you can then use to configure the new switch.

Increase the PUTTY scroll back buffer from the default 200 to at least 2000. If you increase it to

50000 and make the screen longer and wider you can capture “show tech-support” output.

Replacing a Network Switch

To replace a switch:

1. Disconnect all network cables.

2. Unplug the power cables from the back of the switch.

3. Replace the failed switch with a new switch in the rack.

4. Replace the power cables in the back of the switch to turn the switch on.

5. (Option) If you have transceivers in the failed switch, move the working transceivers into the new switch.

6. Reconnect all network cables to the front of the switch.

5 Specifications and Notices

This section provides information on the physical and electrical specifications for the Avid NEXIS | PRO Engines and the optional external System Director. Avid recommends the use of an Uninterruptible Power Supply and supported network cabling.

Physical

Width Depth Height Weight

483 mm (19 in) 630 mm (24.8 in) 88.9 mm (3.5 in) 26 kg (57.2 lb) with drives

Electrical and Power

Power Supplies Voltage Frequency

Dual 764W 100 to 240 Vac 60/50 Hz >80% @ 100V, >80% @ 240V (>30% load)

Power Conversion Efficiency or Power Consumption

Altitude and Temperature

Operating Temperature

5° to 40° C (35° max. above 2000 m)

(41° to 104° F)

Operating Humidity Operating Altitude Non-operating Altitude

20% to 80% noncondensing

Shock, Vibration and Noise

NonOperational Shock

5g 10ms ½ Sine Random 0.21g

Operational Vibration

RMS 5-500Hz

operational

Shock

20g 10ms ½ Sine Random 1.04g

0 to 3000 m

(0 to 10,000 ft)

Nonoperational Vibration

RMS 2-200Hz

-300 to 12,192 m

(-1000 to 40,000 ft)

Relocation Vibration Acoustics

Swept Sine 0.3g 2200Hz

Sound power operating < 6.5 Bels LWAd @ 23°C

Approvals

EMC Safety

Approvals

FCC pt15B Class A, EN55022 Class A, CISPR 22 Class A, EN 55024, CISPR24, EN61000-3-2/ 3, CNS13438

EN/IEC/UL 60950-1, CNS14336 CB report: CE, UL, cUL, FCC, BSMI, VCCI, CCC (PSU only)

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

Avid highly recommends you create a separate derived power system for your Avid NEXIS | PRO. This provides protection against sudden power surges or losses that could cause you to lose files or experience data corruption.The power outlets need to be served by the same distribution panel. This helps prevent ground loops that can be caused by plugging equipment into power sources with different ground potentials. Make sure there is adequate, dedicated power for each UPS.

Make sure all the electrical work at your site is done by a licensed electrician. The electric al changes must meet country, state, and local electrical codes.

Supported Cabling

Avid supports the following cable types for connecting a Avid NEXIS | PRO system or clients to a switch.

Cable Connections From Engine to Switch, and Switch to Clients

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

accessory information.

Cable Connection Type Connects

Ethernet network cable, Cat 5e or better

• Ethernet shared storage clients

• Storage Controller management port to a laptop or other computer

• Avid Interplay servers to shared storage networks

• Avid AirSpeed capture and playback servers to shared storage networks

Connector Style and Maximum Cable Length

RJ45 connector

100 meters (does not apply to the Management Port on the Storage Controller): For 10 Gb connections between 10GBASE-T clients and the NETGEAR switch, must use Cat 6a or 7 (not available from Avid). For 1 Gb, if using CAT5e the cable must be rated for 350 MHz for maximum length.

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

Supported Cabling

Cable Connection Type Connects

Optical cables • 10 Gb port of switch to optical 10 Gb

port on the Avid Storage Controller

• 10 Gb Client to 10 Gb Switch port

• 10 Gb Ethernet switch to 10 Gb Ethernet switch

Twinaxial cables • 10 Gb SFP+ port of switch to 10 Gb

SFP+ port on the Avid Storage Controller

• 10 Gb SFP+ client to 10 Gb SFP+ switch port

Connector Style and Maximum Cable Length

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). Specifications for these cables can be found in the ISO 11801 structured cabling document.

• OM1 (62.5/125) — 10 Gb Ethernet, 33 meters (SR)

• OM2 (50/125) — 10 Gb Ethernet, 82 meters (SR)

• OM3 (50/125) — 10 Gb Ethernet, 300 meters (SR)

• OM4 (50/125) — 10 Gb Ethernet, 550 meters (SR)

No restrictions on cable length other than those imposed by the manufacturers.

A Safety and Regulatory Information

This document contains safety and regulatory information for Avid hardware.

Warnings and Cautions

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This equipment is intended only for installation in a RESTRICTED ACCESS LOCATION. 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 pr ocedur es 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. If you need to replace a battery in an Avid hardware unit, be sure to use the correct battery

type. There might be a risk of explosion if a batte ry is r epla ced by an incorr e ct type. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

For products with a power switch the main power switch should remain accessible after installation.

Proposition 65 Warning

This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

FCC Notice

Part 15 of the Federal Communication Commission Rules and Regulations has established Radio Frequency (RF) emission limits to provide an interference free radio frequency spectrum. Many electronic devices produce RF energy incidental to their intended purpose. These rules place electronic equipment into two classes, A and B, depending on the intended use.

Class A devices are those that may be expected to be installed in a business or commercial environment. Class B devices are those that may be expected to be installed in a home or residential environment. The FCC requires devices in both classes to be labeled with the interference likelihood and additional operating instructions. The rating label on the equipment will show which class the product is (A or B). Class A product will not have an FCC logo. Class B equipment will have an FCC logo. The information statements differ on the two classes.

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 residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at personal expense.

Class B Equipment

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien)

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help

Modifications

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to Avid hardware that are not expressly approved by Avid Technology may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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 Notice (Avis Canadien)

Class A Equipment

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.

LED Safety Notices

Avid hardware might contain LED or Laser devices for communication use. These devices are compliant with the requirements for Class 1 LED and Laser Products and are safe in the intended use. In normal operation the output of these laser devices does not exceed the exposure limit of the eye and cannot cause harm.

Standard to which conformity is declared: (Class 1 LED Product per IEC 60825-1:2007)

European Union Declaration of Conformity

LED Safety Notices

Declaration of conformityAvid NEXIS | PRO Konformitätserklärung Déclaration de conformité Declaración de Confomidad Verklaring de overeenstemming Dichiarazione di conformità

We/Wir/Nous/WIJ/Noi:

Avid Te c h no lo gy 75 Network Drive Burlington, MA, 01803 USA

European Contact: Nearest Avid Sales and Service Office or Avid Technology International B.V. Sandyford Industrial Estate Unit 38, Carmanhall Road Dublin 18, Ireland

declare under our sole responsibility that the product, erklären, in alleniniger Verantwortung,daß dieses Produkt, déclarons sous notre seule responsabilité que le produit, declaramos, bajo nuestra sola responsabilidad, que el producto, verklaren onder onze verantwoordelijkheid, dat het product, dichiariamo sotto nostra unica responsabilità, che il prodotto,

Product Name(s): Avid NEXIS | PRO Model Number(s): 9900-65604-XX Product Option(s): This declaration covers all options for the above product(s).

Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in the European Union

to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standard(s) or other normative documents. auf das sich diese Erklärung bezieht, mit der/den folgenden Norm(en) oder Richtlinie(n) übereinstimmt. auquel se réfère cette déclaration est conforme à la (aux) norme(s) ou au(x) document(s) normatif(s). al que se refiere esta declaración es conforme a la(s) norma(s) u otro(s) documento(s) normativo(s). waarnaar deze verklaring verwijst, aan de volende norm(en) of richtlijn(en) beantwoordt. a cui si riferisce questa dichiarazione è conforme alla/e seguente/i norma/o documento/i normativo/i.

The requirements of the European Council:

Safety: Directive 2006/95/EC

UL 60950-1, 2nd edition CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-07; 2007 IEC 60950-1, 2nd edition EN 60950-1:2006

EMC: Directive 2004/108/EC

EN55022:2006 /A1:2007 EN55024:1998 /A1:2001 /A2:2003 EN61000-3-2:2006 EN61000-3-3:2008

Issued In Burlington MA, USA 2011

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.

Argentina Conformity

Made in USA

Australia and New Zealand EMC Regulations

Ken Hopkins Avid Technology (Aust) Pty Ltd c/o – Elliot House Suite 810, Level 8 140 Arther St North Sydney NSW – 2060

Japan EMC Regulations

Class A Equipment

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take corrective actions. VCCI-A

Korean EMC Regulations

Class A Equipment

Please note that this equipment has obtained EMC registration for commercial use. In the event that it has been mistakenly sold or purchased, please exchange it for equipment certified for home use.

Taiwan EMC Regulations

Taiwan EMC Regulations BSMI Class A EMC Warning

Warning Statement

1. UV ray radiation

- Following statement or equivalent:

- Following marking or other equivalent marking:

Taiwan EMC Regulations

2. Operator touchable area protection

Operation manual should have following statement and statement should be shown on device, or put on similar sentence:

3. Heat-related hazards

Injury may result from high temperatures under normal operating conditions, causing:

- Burns due to contact with hot accessible parts

- Degradation of insulation and of safety-critical components

- Ignition of flammable liquids

Examples of measures to reduce risks include:

- Taking steps to avoid high temperature of accessible parts

- Avoiding temperatures above the ignition point of liquids

- Provision of marking to warn USERS where access to hot parts is unavoidable

Taiwan EMC Regulations

High temperature warning marking — you may use the following high temperature warning marking:

4. Mechanical hazards

Injury may result from:

- Sharp edges and corners

- Moving parts which have the potential to cause injury

- Equipment instability

- Flying particles from imploding cathode ray tubes and exploding high pressure lamps

Examples of measures to reduce risks include:

- Rounding of sharp edges and corners

-Guarding

- Provision of SAFETY INTERLOCKS

- Providing sufficient stability to free-standing equipment

- Selecting cathode ray tubes and high pressure lamps that are resistant to implosion and

explosion respectively

- Provision of markings to warn USERS where access is unavoidable

5. Radiation

Injury to USERS and to SERVICE PERSONS may result from some forms of radiation emitted by equipment.

Examples are sonic (acoustic), radio frequency, infra-red, ultraviolet and ionizing radiation, and high intensity visible and coherent light (lasers).

Examples of measures to reduce risks include:

- Limiting the energy level of potential radiation sources

- Screening radiation sources

- Provision of SAFETY INTERLOCKS

- Provision of markings to warn USERS where exposure to the radiation hazard is

unavoidable

6. Chemical hazards

Injury may result from contact with some chemicals or from inhalation of their vapors and fumes.

Examples of measures to reduce risks include:

- Avoiding the use of constructional and consumable materials likely to cause injury by

contact or inhalation during intended and normal conditions of use

- Avoiding conditions likely to cause leakage or vaporization

- Provision of markings to warn USERS about the hazards

Taiwan EMC Regulations

7. Safety warning statement for equipment that is under hazardous voltages

8. Equipment with touch current exceeding 3.5 mA

One of the following labels, or a label with similar wording, shall be affixed adjacent to the equipment AC MAINS SUPPLY connection:

9. An EUT that provides TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK connection ports for

connection of multiple items of other telecommunications equipment shall not create a hazard for USERS and TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK SERVICE PERSONS due to summation of TOUCH CURRENT

10. Replaceable batteries

If an equipment is provided with a replaceable battery, and if replacement by an incorrect type could result in an explosion (for example, with some lithium batteries), the following applies:

- If the battery is placed in an OPERATOR ACCESS AREA, there shall be a marking close to

the battery or a statement in both the operating and the servicing instructions

- If the battery is placed elsewhere in the equipment, there shall be a marking close to the

battery or a statement in the servicing instructions

The marking or statement shall include the following or similar text:

Taiwan EMC Regulations

11. Warning to service persons

Suitable markings shall be provided on the equipment or a statement shall be provided in the servicing instructions to alert a SERVICE PERSON to a possible hazard, where both of the following conditions exist:

- Where a fuse is used in the neutral of single-phase equipment either permanently connected

or provided with a non-reversible plug

- Where, after operation of the fuse, parts of the equipment that remain energized might

represent a hazard during servicing

The following or similar wording is regarded as suitable:

Index

Access to system 13 Accidental drive removal 37 Agent default password 40 anti-static wrist or ankle strap 37 Argentina Conformity 49 Attaching the bezel 37 Australia EMC regulations 50 Avid

online support 1 training services 2

Bezel

attaching 37 removing 37

Binding Media Packs 34, 35

Cables

Category 5 or 6 44 LC optical 23 length 44 micron 45 multi-mode fiber 45 OM2, OM3 45 optical 45 space for connecting 13 specifications 45 supported 12, 44

Canadian

interference causing equipment regulations 47, 50

Category 5 or 6 cables 44 Chassis See Engine Clearance around equipment 13 Clients

connections 11

maximum supported 11 Components, space to work 13 Computer

configuring IP address 26, 27

connecting to NEXIS Engine 26, 27 Configuring

Engine 29

IP address on computer for setup 26, 27

switch 16 Connecting cables 13, 23 Control panel 6 Controller, Storage

location 7 Cooling modules

LEDs 9

status 9 Corporate network 17 Creating the NEXIS file system 34

Dimensions 43 DNS

domain 24

search list 24

servers 24 Downloading software kit 26, 27 Drives

anti-tamper lock 4

capacity 4

label 4

LEDs 4, 5

Media Packs 4

removing 37

removing by accident 37

replacing 37

slot locations 4

status 4

types of 4

EIA rack units

Engine 13 Engine

configuring 29

connecting switch 21

continuous operation 37

cooling modules 9

front panel 6

front view 3

input/mute switch 6

installing software 29

LEDs 6

power LED 6

power supplies 7

rear view 7

replacement 40

unit ID LED 6 ESD precautions 37 European Union notice 48 Extracting software kit 26, 27

FCC notice 46 File system

creating 34 Front panel controls 6

Gateway and netmask 24

connecting computer to 26

Managment port

connecting computer to 27 Maximum cable length 44 Media Pack drives

capacity 4

label 4

slot locations 4 Media Packs 4

binding 34, 35

binding to file system 35 Metric screws

rack-mount kit 13 Micron cable 45 Modal bandwidth 45 Multi-mode fiber cable 45

Hardware

faults 37 replacement 37 status LEDs 37

Hostname

allowed characters 24 length 24 Storage Controller 24 System Director 24

House network connection 16

Installation

next steps 35 overview 26

IP address

for computer used in setup 26, 27 NTP servers 24 Storage Controller 24 VLAN switch 17

LC cables 23 LEDs

drives 5 Engine 6 Engine ID 6 hardware status 37 power supply 10 Storage Controller 8

Length, cable 44

Management port

Netmask and gateway 24 Network

requirements, corporate 17 New Zealand EMC regulations 50 NTP servers

IP addresses 24

Online support 1 Optical cable 45

Power

LED 6

specifications 43 Power supplies

Engines 9

LEDs 9

location 7

minimum number for operation 37

status 9

Rack-mount kit

Metric screws 13 Rack-mount requirements 13 Regulatory information 46 Removing

bezel 37

drive 37

Storage Controller 39 Replacing

drive 37

engine 40

Storage Controller 39 switch 42

Requirements

rack-mount 13

Safety information 46 Servicing, space for 13 Shutdown 40 Software

installing on Engine 29

Software kit

contents of 26, 27 downloading 26, 27

extracting 26, 27 Space for accessing components 13 Specifications

dimensions and weights 43

environmental 43

power 43 Storage Controller 7

hostname 24

IP address 24

LEDs 8

location 7

replacing 39

shutdown 40 Storage System Name

allowed characters 24

defined 24

length 24 Supported cables 44 Supported switches 14 Switch

connecting to Engine 21

Dell N2024 14

Dell N3024 14 NETGEAR XS712T 14 replacement 42 required hardware 21 uplink 16

VLAN 17 Switches, supported 14 System Director 9

functions 9

hostname 24 System Director name

allowed characters 24

length 24 System drives

capacity 4

label 4

slot locations 4

Taiwan EMC regulations 51 Training services 2 Troubleshooting 1

Uplink switch 16

VLAN 17

Weight 43

iii

Avid

75 Network Drive Burlington, MA 01803-2756 USA

Technical Support (USA)

Visit the Online Support Center at www.avid.com/support

Product Information

For company and product information, visit us on the web at www.avid.com

Pinnacle Systems NEXIS Pro - 6.0 Maintenance 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

1 Avid NEXIS | PRO System Overview

Engine

Avid NEXIS | PRO Engine Front

Media Pack and System Drives

Engine Control Panel

Avid NEXIS | PRO Engine Rear View

Storage Controller

System Director

Power Supplies

Client Support

Cabling

2 Connecting the Equipment

Rack Mounting Guidelines and Requirements

Mounting the Engine

Connecting Power to Equipment

Supported Switches for Avid NEXIS | PRO

Dell Networking N2024 Switch

Dell Networking N3024 Switch

Connecting the Engine to a Switch

NETGEAR 10G Smart Switch (XS712T)

3 Software Installation and System Setup

System Setup Information

What is DNS?

What is NTP?

Installing and Setting Up the System

Registering the Engine and Downloading the Avid NEXIS Software

Configuring the Computer’s IP Address

Installing the Software and Setting up the Avid NEXIS System

Creating the File System

Binding the Media Packs

4 Replacing Hardware

Hardware Faults

Removing the Bezel

Replacing a Drive

Power Supply LEDs

Removing a Drive

Replacing a Drive

Replacing a Power Supply

Replacing a Storage Controller

Replacing a Storage Controller

Replacing an Engine

Replacing a Network Switch

5 Specifications and Notices

Physical

Electrical and Power

Altitude and Temperature

Shock, Vibration and Noise

Approvals

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

Supported Cabling

A Safety and Regulatory Information

Warnings and Cautions

Proposition 65 Warning

FCC Notice

Class A Equipment

Class B Equipment

Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien)

Modifications

Cables

Class A Equipment

LED Safety Notices

European Union Declaration of Conformity

Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in the European Union

Argentina Conformity

Australia and New Zealand EMC Regulations

Japan EMC Regulations

Class A Equipment

Korean EMC Regulations

Class A Equipment

Taiwan EMC Regulations

Index