Pinnacle Systems Unity LANshare - 1.0 Setup Guide

Avid Unity™ LANshare

Workgroup Setup Guide

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Avid Unity LANshare Workgroup Setup Guide • Part 0130-05099-01 Rev. A • November 2001

Using This Guide

Who Should Use This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi

About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

Symbols and Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii

If You Need Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiv

If You Have Documentation Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv

How to Order Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv

Related Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xvi

Chapter 1 LANshare Workgroup Overview

Introduction to LANshare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

The LANserver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Installation Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Chapter 2 Installing the LANserver and Ethernet Switch

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Standard LANshare Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Optional LANshare Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Installing the LANserver Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Installing on a Desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Installing the LANserver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Installing the Ethernet Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Installing the CD-ROM Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Connecting Power Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Installing in a Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Installing the LANserver Rack-Mount Rails . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Mounting a LANserver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Installing the CD-ROM Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Installing the Ethernet Switch Rack-Mount Bracket . . . . . 2-10

Mounting the Ethernet Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Connecting Power Cords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Installing the Application Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Connecting a LANshare Workgroup to an In-House Network. . . 2-13

Making the Connection to the In-House Network. . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Cascading Multiple Ethernet Switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Turning On the LANserver Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Configuring the LANserver Using Windows 2000 Setup. . . . . . . . 2-17

Chapter 3 Configuring a LANserver

Setting Up the LANserver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Setting the Date, Time, and Time Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Specifying a Unique Computer Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

IP Addressing Strategies When Connecting to a Network . . . . 3-4

Configuring the LANserver Network Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Installing the LANserver Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Configuring the MediaNet Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Creating a Drive Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Creating an Allocation Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Creating Workspaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Creating User Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Sharing MediaNet Workspaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Configuring User Accounts and Permissions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Allowing Network Installation of Ethernet Client Software . . . . . 3-18

Chapter 4 Setting Up Windows Ethernet Clients

Installation Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Connecting a Windows Ethernet Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Setting the Date, Time, and Time Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Configuring Network Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Installing the Avid Composer Products Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Installing the Windows Ethernet Client Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Installing Ethernet Client Software from the CD-ROM . . . . . . . 4-7

Installing Ethernet Client Software over the Network . . . . . . . . 4-8

Mounting Workspaces on a Windows Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

Finishing Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

Reconfiguring the Client Connection to a LANserver. . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

Chapter 5 Setting Up Macintosh Ethernet Clients

Installation Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Connecting a Macintosh Ethernet Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Setting the Date, Time, and Time Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Configuring Network Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Installing the Avid Composer Products Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Installing the Macintosh Ethernet Client Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Installing Ethernet Client Software from the CD-ROM . . . . . . . 5-8

Configuring DAVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Installing the Macintosh Runtime Java Library . . . . . . . . . 5-11

Mounting Workspaces on a Macintosh Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

Finishing Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

Reconfiguring the Client Connection to a LANserver. . . . . . . . . . . 5-13

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Chapter 6 Upgrading from MediaShare F/C

Connecting MediaShare F/C Clients to a LANshare Workgroup. . 6-2

Copying Data to MediaNet Workspaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Disconnecting MediaShare F/C Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

Using ping and tracert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

ping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

tracert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

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Troubleshooting a LANshare Workgroup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6

Avid Composer Products Software Has Performance Issues. . 7-6

Workspaces Are Not Available to an Ethernet Client . . . . . . . . 7-6

Macintosh Client Cannot Mount Shared Workspaces. . . . . . . . 7-7

SGI Client Cannot Mount Shared Workspaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

LANserver Is Whistling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

Checking That the Operating System Is Properly Installed . . . 7-8

Setting Virtual Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

Checking the Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Board Driver. . . . . . . 7-11

Checking the 3ware Adapter Board Driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11

Checking the SCSI Adapter Board Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12

Removing and Replacing LANserver Drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13

Removing a Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13

Replacing a Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14

Resetting the LANserver Power Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15

Appendix A Avid Performance Meter

Starting the Avid Performance Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

User Interface Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

Setting Up Your Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6

Setting Up a Standard Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6

Setting Up a Custom Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8

Starting and Stopping a Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-11

Interpreting the Test Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-11

Appendix B LANserver BIOS Settings

Using the BIOS Setup Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

Setting the Peripheral Device Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2

Setting the Floppy Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2

Setting the Boot Device Priority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3

Saving the Changes and Closing the BIOS Setup Utility. . . . . . B-3

Appendix C Mounting All Workspaces on a LANserver Appendix D Using the Product Recovery CD-ROM

Reinstalling the Windows 2000 Operating System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2

Configuring the LANserver Using Windows 2000 Setup. . . . . . . . . D-3

Appendix E Reinstalling a LANshare Workgroup

Installing the LANshare Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2

Configuring a LANserver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2

Setting Up Windows Ethernet Clients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4

Setting Up Macintosh Ethernet Clients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4

Appendix F Regulatory and Safety Notices

FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-1

Canadian ICES-003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-2

European Union Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-2

Australia and New Zealand EMC Regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-4

Figures

Figure 1-1 LANshare Infrastructure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Figure 2-1 Attaching Optical Cable to the Gigabit Ethernet

Adapter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Figure 2-2 Aligning the LANserver Rails to the Rack. . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Figure 2-3 Attaching Optical Cable to the Gigabit Ethernet

Adapter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Figure 2-4 Ethernet Switch Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Figure 2-5 Cascading Ethernet Switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Figure 3-1 Standalone User Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Figure 3-2 Standalone User Accounts and Groups . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Figure 3-3 Network User Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Figure 3-4 Network User Accounts and Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

Figure 4-1 Connecting the Ethernet Cable to the Ethernet

Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Figure 4-2 Connecting the Ethernet Cable to the Ethernet

Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Figure 5-1 Connecting the Ethernet Cable to the Ethernet

Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Figure 5-2 Connecting the Ethernet Cable to the Ethernet

Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Figure 6-1 LANshare to MediaShare F/C Connection . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Figure A-1 Avid Performance Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3

Using This Guide

Congratulations on your purchase of an Avid Unity™ LANshare workgroup. You can connect up to 10 offline or low-resolution Avid workstations as Ethernet clients, allowing them to cost-effectively share media files over an Ethernet network.

Who Should Use This Guide

This guide is intended for anyone who is installing, configuring, or maintaining a LANshare workgroup. It provides installation and configuration information specific to the standard LANserver hardware and MediaNet software.

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About This Guide

This guide provides task-oriented instructions for setting up and configuring a LANshare workgroup.

The Contents provides a complete listing of all the topics in this book:

• Chapter 1, “LANshare Workgroup Overview,” provides an overview of a LANshare workgroup and its components.

• Chapter 2, “Installing the LANserver and Ethernet Switch,” provides step-by-step instructions for connecting the LANserver, the external CD-ROM drive, and the Ethernet switch.

• Chapter 3, “Configuring a LANserver,” provides step-by-step instructions for installing and configuring the MediaNet software on the LANserver.

• Chapter 4, “Setting Up Windows Ethernet Clients,” provides step-by-step instructions for connecting Windows-based Ethernet clients, installing the client software, and configuring the clients.

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• Chapter 5, “Setting Up Macintosh Ethernet Clients,” provides step-by-step instructions for connecting Macintosh-based Ethernet clients, installing the client software, and configuring the clients.

• Chapter 6, “Upgrading from MediaShare F/C,” describes how to upgrade a MediaShare F/C workgroup to a LANshare workgroup.

• Chapter 7, “Troubleshooting,” provides information for fixing some problems that might arise while using a LANshare workgroup.

• Appendix A, “Avid Performance Meter,” describes the Performance Meter, an Avid-supplied utility for checking the network connection between the File Manager and the Ethernet clients.

• Appendix B, “LANserver BIOS Settings,” describes the BIOS settings for the LANserver and how to change them.

• Appendix C, “Mounting All Workspaces on a LANserver,”

describes how to make the LANserver automatically mount up to 21 workspaces.

• Appendix D, “Using the Product Recovery CD-ROM,” describes

how to reinstall the operating system using the recovery CD-ROM.

• Appendix E, “Reinstalling a LANshare Workgroup,” lists the

major steps to reinstall a LANshare workgroup if it is moved from one location to another.

• Appendix F, “Regulatory and Safety Notices,” provides regulatory

compliance information.

Symbols and Conventions

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The material in this document applies to the Windows®2000 and

Macintosh operating system, it is marked as follows:

• (Windows 2000) means the information applies to the

• (Macintosh) means the information applies to the Macintosh

This guide uses the following special symbols and conventions:

1. Numbered lists, when the order of the items is important.

• Bulleted lists, when the order of the items is unimportant.

t One arrow indicates a single-step procedure. Multiple arrows in a

operating systems. When the text applies to a specific

Windows 2000 operating system.

operating system.

a. Alphabetical lists, when the order of secondary items is

important.

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list indicate that you perform one of the actions listed.

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The k symbol refers to the Apple or Command key. Press and hold the Command key and another key to perform a keyboard shortcut.

Courier Bold font identifies text that you type.

Look here in the margin for tips.

In the margin, you will find tips that help you perform tasks more easily and efficiently.

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

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

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

If You Need Help

If you are having trouble setting up your LANshare workgroup, you should:

1. Retry the action, carefully following the instructions given for that task in this guide.

2. Check the documentation that came with your hardware for maintenance or hardware-related issues.

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3. Check the release notes supplied with your Avid application for information on accessing the Avid Web site and the Avid Knowledge Center.

4. For support services, call Avid Customer Support:

- Broadcast products — call 800-NEWS-DNG (639-7364).

- Post production products — call 800-800-AVID (2843).

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Avid Technology continuously seeks to improve its documentation. We value your comments about this manual or other Avid-supplied documentation.

Simply e-mail your documentation comments to Avid Technology at

TechPubs@avid.com

Please include the title of the document, its part number, revision, and

the specific section you’re commenting on in all correspondence.

How to Order Documentation

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

Adobe® Acrobat® (PDF format) versions of this documentation are included on the MediaNet Release 2.2 CD-ROM. You can read these online or print them, as required.

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Related Information

The following documents provide more information about the LANshare workgroup and MediaNet environment:

• Avid Unity LANshare Site Preparation Guide

• Avid Unity Macintosh Ethernet Client Quick Start Card

• Avid Unity Windows Ethernet Client Quick Start Card

• Avid Unity LANshare Release Notes

• Avid Unity MediaNet Management Guide

• Avid Products Collaboration Guide

The Avid Products Collaboration Guide provides step-by-step instructions for transferring project files, audio files, and graphics and effects files between various Avid products.

The most recent update of the Avid Products Collaboration Guide is provided online. Check the release notes supplied with your Avid application for information on accessing online documentation.

Using This Guide

CHAPTER 1

LANshare Workgroup Overview

This chapter introduces the Avid Unity LANshare workgroup. LANshare is a low-cost alternative to Avid Unity MediaNet that allows you to connect up to 10 Ethernet clients to a LANserver and its storage. It is designed to provide real-time media editing over an Ethernet network using the MediaNet software.

Topics in this chapter include:

• Introduction to LANshare

• The LANserver

• Installation Prerequisites

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Introduction to LANshare

The LANshare workgroup provides clients access to MediaNet workspaces (shared folders) over a fast Ethernet network (see Figure 1-1). The LANserver allows Ethernet clients to mount up to 21 MediaNet workspaces. You can have several LANshare workgroups at your site, each accommodating multiple Ethernet clients.

Storage and

MediaNet file system

Gigabit Ethernet

LANserver

Ethernet switch

Ethernet client Ethernet client Ethernet client

Ethernet client … 100BASE-T Ethernet

Figure 1-1 LANshare Infrastructure

MediaNet workspaces, exported by the LANserver, can be mounted on Ethernet clients and then accessed in the same manner as local drives. Ethernet clients can then play, record, and edit media on the MediaNet workspaces using a high-performance networking protocol optimized by Avid for real-time media transfer. Real-time media reads and writes are not possible unless the connected clients are running a qualified Avid editing application and have the MediaNet Ethernet client software installed.

Ethernet clients can edit media in one or more of the following video resolutions:

• 4:1s or lower – dual-stream, up to six clients

• 10:1 or lower – dual-stream, up to six clients

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• 14:1 or lower – single-stream, up to ten clients

• 10:1m or lower – four streams, up to six clients; nine streams, up to

The LANserver requires an application key (commonly called a dongle). Ethernet clients do not require LANshare application keys – their licenses are handled separately by the LANserver. However, the clients do require application keys to run the Avid Composer Products software.

The LANserver

The LANserver is a standalone system that runs the MediaNet software. It is a dual-processor, rack-mount PC system that contains nine hard drives; one for the operating system and eight for storing data.

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five clients

On the front of the LANserver are two doors that cover the hard drives. The doors contain fans to provide air circulation for the drives and can be locked to prevent the accidental removal of a drive while the LANserver is running.

The front of the LANserver has a block of 12 LEDs. Each hard drive has a green LED to show that the drive is operating. The drives are numbered from left to right and top to bottom. Drive 1 to drive 8 are the data drives. Drive 9 is the operating system drive.

Three other LEDs on the front of the LANserver indicate power (PWR), network connection (LAN), and hard drive use (HDD, the operating system drive). The PWR LED is green when the power is on. The LAN LED is orange when the LANserver is attached to a network. The HDD LED flashes red when data is read from or written to drive 9.

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Each of the hard drives has a lock and two green LEDs on the left side of the drive carrier. The lock can be used to secure the drive carrier, preventing its removal from the LANserver. The right LED is on when a drive is receiving power from the LANserver. The left LED flashes when a drive is in use.

Installation Prerequisites

To set up a LANshare workgroup, you need:

• A LANserver.

• An external CD-ROM drive.

• The MediaNet Release 2.2 (or later) CD-ROM.

• A fast Ethernet switch (a nonblocking gigabit Ethernet-to10/100BASE-T Ethernet switch) that connects the LANshare to the Ethernet clients.

• Up to 10 Ethernet clients (Avid workstations running a qualified

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Avid Composer Product) with 100BASE-T capable Ethernet connectivity. See the Avid Unity MediaNet Release Notes for information on qualified Avid Composer Products.

CHAPTER 2

Installing the LANserver and Ethernet Switch

This chapter describes how to install a LANserver, external CD-ROM drive, and Ethernet switch to create a LANshare workgroup. The workgroup can be standalone or connected to an in-house network.

Topics in this chapter include:

• Before You Begin

• Installing the LANserver Hardware

• Connecting a LANshare Workgroup to an In-House Network

• Turning On the LANserver Hardware

• Configuring the LANserver Using Windows 2000 Setup

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Before You Begin

Keep the shipping boxes that come with your LANserver kit. You mig ht need to repackage and ship the components in the future.

Before you begin to install the LANserver hardware, do the following:

• Unpack the LANshare kit (the LANserver, CD-ROM drive, and Ethernet switch).

• Check the contents of the kit against the packing sticker on the outside of each shipping box to confirm you have received all the components.

Standard LANshare Components

The standard LANshare components include:

• A LANserver with nine drives

• A gigabit Ethernet switch and two 25-foot (7.5 meter) optical cables

• An external SCSI CD-ROM drive, SCSI cable, and 68-pin to 50-pin SCSI adapter

Optional LANshare Components

The optional LANshare components include:

• A monitor, keyboard, and mouse

• A keyboard, monitor, and mouse assembly (KMM)

• A keyboard, video, and mouse switch (KVM)

All of these components are available from Avid. You can contact Avid Telesales at 800-949-AVID (2843), your Avid sales representative, or your Avid Reseller to purchase these components.

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Installing the LANserver Hardware

Each LANserver ships with a gigabit Ethernet adapter board and a SCSI adapter installed. For fault-tolerence, the LANserver has two autosensing power supplies that set the voltage automatically for either 120 volts or 220 volts at 50 to 60 Hz.

The LANserver hardware can be set on a desktop or mounted in a rack. Select one of the following:

t If you are installing the LANserver on a desktop, continue

with“Installing on a Desktop” on page 2-3.

t If you are installing the LANserver in a rack, continue with

“Installing in a Rack” on page 2-7.

Installing on a Desktop

The following sections describe how to install the LANserver, Ethernet switch, and CD-ROM drive on a desktop.

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Installing the LANserver

To install the LANserver on a desktop:

1. Locate the rubber feet in the LANshare kit.

2. Attach one rubber foot to the bottom of the LANserver at each

3. Place the LANserver on the desktop. Leave adequate room at the

4. Place the monitor, keyboard, and mouse on the desktop next to the

5. Attach the 15-pin connector on the monitor cable to the video port

corner.

front for air circulation and access to the drives, and at the back for cables.

LANserver.

on the back of the LANserver. Secure the connector with the thumbscrews on the connector.

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6. Attach the connector on the keyboard cable to the keyboard connector on the back of the LANserver. The keyboard connector is at the bottom left of the connectors on the LANserver.

7. Attach the connector on the mouse cable to the mouse connector on the back of the LANserver. The mouse connector is directly above the keyboard connector.

Installing the Ethernet Switch

To install the Ethernet switch on a desktop:

1. Locate the rubber feet in the Ethernet switch kit.

2. Cut the feet apart.

3. Attach one rubber foot to the bottom of the switch at each corner.

4. Place the switch on top of the LANserver. Leave adequate room at the front for cables and at the back for air circulation.

5. Locate a 25-foot (7.5-meter) optical gigabit Ethernet cable in the Ethernet switch kit. Look for an orange cable with a dual plug on each end (see Figure 2-1).

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Handle the optical cable carefully. It can be easily damaged if it is pinched or crimped.

6. Remove the protective covers from the connectors on one end of the optical cable.

7. Remove the protective cover from the Ethernet adapter board in the LANserver. The board is located in the top slot.

8. Firmly push the cable connector into the gigabit Ethernet adapter board connector on the LANserver (see Figure 2-1). Make sure the alignment tabs on the cable connector face down.

9. Route the cable to the front of the switch.

Gigabit Ethernet adapter board

Optical cable

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10. Remove the protective covers from the connectors on the other end of the optical cable.

11. Remove the protective cover from switch port 17 (the top connector).

12. Firmly push the cable connector into the top gigabit Ethernet port on the switch. Make sure the alignment tabs on the cable connector face up.

LEDs

Optical connector

Figure 2-1 Attaching Optical Cable to the Gigabit Ethernet

Installing the CD-ROM Drive

To install the CD-ROM drive:

1. Position the CD-ROM drive on top of the LANserver, near the back of the case. Leave adequate room at the front of the CD-ROM drive for the tray to open and at the back for cables.

2. Locate the Avid-supplied SCSI cable and the 68-pin to 50-pin SCSI adapter.

3. Attach the 68-pin connector on one end of the SCSI cable to the 68-pin connector on the SCSI adapter. Secure the connector with the thumbscrews on the cable connector.

Adapter Board

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4. Attach the 68-pin connector on the other end of the SCSI cable to the 68-pin connector on the SCSI adapter board in the LANserver. The board is in the bottom slot.

5. Attach the 50-pin connector on the SCSI adapter to the bottom 50-pin connector on the back of the CD-ROM drive. You should hear a click when the connector is secure.

Connecting Power Cords

Before you attach the power cords to the LANshare components, make sure the Power switches on the LANserver and the CD-ROM drive are in the off (O) position.

The Ethernet switch has no Power switch and will turn on when you plug the power cords into a power outlet.

To connect the power cords to the LANserver and other components:

1. Plug one power cord into the right power connector on the back of the LANserver.

2. Plug one power cord into the left power connector on the back of the LANserver.

3. Plug the power cords into power outlets.

4. Plug a power cord into the back of the Ethernet switch.

5. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. You should see some of the LEDs on the front of the switch light and hear the fan when the switch is plugged in.

6. Plug a power cord into the back of the CD-ROM drive.

7. Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

8. Plug the monitor power cord into a power outlet.

You can continue with “Installing the Application Key” on page 2-13.

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Installing in a Rack

The following sections describe how to install the LANserver, CD-ROM drive, and Ethernet switch in a rack.

Installing the LANserver Rack-Mount Rails

If you are installing the LANserver in a rack, follow the instructions supplied in the LANserver rail kit to install the rack-mount rails while ensuring that:

• The rails do not interfere with the power strips, power cords, or

other cables at the back of the rack.

• The bottom of the LANserver is at the bottom of a U-alignment

space.

• The rails span two U-alignment spaces and use the middle two

slots for screws (see Figure 2-2).

• The rails allow the LANserver to slide completely into the rack.

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Rack channel hole spacing

EIA rack unit

Baseline of LANserver is at U-alignment position between two 1/2-inch spaced holes.

• The front edge of the slides are set back approximately 1/2 inch

from the rack front channels.

• The rails attach as far forward on the LANserver as possible.

1/2 in 5/8 in

1 3/4 in

2 U

5/8 in 1/2 in 5/8 in

1 U

5/8 in 1/2 in

Rack front channel

Support rail

Figure 2-2 Aligning the LANserver Rails to the Rack

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Mounting a LANserver

Mounting the LANserver on the rack-mount rails is a two-person task. It is heavy, fits tightly into the rack rails, and the rails might need to be spread slightly to fit the LANserver. If you try to mount the LANserver alone, you might damage the LANserver or injure yourself.

To mount a LANserver on the rack-mount rails:

1. Slide the rack-mount rails out of the rack.

2. Lift the LANserver into position with one person on each side of the rack.

3. Place the rail slides on the LANserver onto the extended rails.

4. Slide the LANserver into the rack. You should hear the slides click onto the rails as you push the LANserver into the rack.

5. Attach the monitor, keyboard, and mouse to the LANserver by selecting one of the following:

t If you are using a standard monitor, keyboard, and mouse,

connect them as described in “Connecting a Standard Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse” on page 2-8.

t If you are using a KVM switch with the monitor, keyboard,

and mouse, connect them as described in “Connecting to an Optional KVM Switch” on page 2-9.

Connecting a Standard Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse

To connect the LANserver to a standard keyboard, monitor, and mouse:

1. Place the monitor, keyboard, and mouse on a suitable desktop or table next to the LANserver rack.

You can also place the monitor on a shelf, and the keyboard and mouse on a sliding tray in the rack. These items are optional. You can supply them yourself or you can purchase them from Avid.

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2. Attach the 15-pin connector on the monitor cable to the video port on the back of the LANserver. Secure the connector with the thumbscrews on the connector.

3. Attach the connector on the keyboard cable to the keyboard connector on the back of the LANserver. The keyboard connector is at the bottom left of the connectors on the LANserver.

4. Attach the connector on the mouse cable to the mouse connector on the back of the LANserver. The mouse connector is directly above the keyboard connector.

Connecting to an Optional KVM Switch

This section assumes you already have your keyboard, monitor, and mouse connected to the KVM switch. This switch might be on a desktop or mounted in a rack.

To connect a LANserver to a KVM switch:

1. Locate a KVM cable (customer-supplied).

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2. Attach the KVM cable connector to a free connector on the back of the KVM switch. Secure the connector with the thumbscrews on the connector.

3. Attach the 15-pin connector on the monitor cable to the video port on the back of the LANserver. Secure the connector with the thumbscrews on the connector.

4. Push the keyboard cable connector into the keyboard connector on the back of the LANserver. The keyboard connector is at the bottom left of the connectors on the LANserver.

5. Push the mouse cable connector into the mouse connector on the back of the LANserver. The mouse connector is directly above the keyboard connector.

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Installing the CD-ROM Drive

To install the CD-ROM drive:

1. Position the CD-ROM drive on the top front of the LANserver, centered between the rack rails.

2. Locate the Avid-supplied SCSI cable and the 68-pin to 50-pin SCSI adapter.

3. Attach the 68-pin connector on one end of the SCSI cable to the 68-pin connector on the SCSI adapter. Secure the connector with the thumbscrews on the cable connector.

4. Attach the 68-pin connector on the other end of the SCSI cable to the 68-pin connector on the SCSI adapter board in the LANserver. The board is in the bottom slot.

5. Attach the 50-pin connector on the SCSI adapter to the bottom 50-pin connector on the back of the CD-ROM drive. You should hear a click when the connector is secure.

Installing the Ethernet Switch Rack-Mount Bracket

Follow the instructions supplied with the Ethernet switch to install the rack-mount bracket and ensure that:

• The bottom of the switch is at the bottom of a U-alignment space.

• The switch is mounted directly above the CD-ROM drive or below the LANserver.

• There is adequate space to run and connect Ethernet cables to the front of the switch.

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