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Contents
Using This Guide
Who Should Use This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Symbols and Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
If You Need Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
If You Have Documentation Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
How to Order Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
Related Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
Chapter 1 Site Planning Overview
Standard MediaNet Hardware Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Standard Trilligent Hardware Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Optional and Customer-Supplied MediaNet Hardware
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Other Avid Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Choosing the System Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Customer Responsibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
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Chapter 2 System Layout Overview
Clearance and Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Airflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Chapter 3 Environmental Requirements
Physical Site Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Security Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
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Chapter 4 Electrical Requirements
Hardware Component Power Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
UPS Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Chapter 5 Networking Requirements
Ethernet Connectivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Chapter 6 Site Planning Check List
System Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Appendix A Regulatory and Safety Notices
FCC Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Canadian ICES-003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
European Union Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Australia and New Zealand EMC Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
Taiwan EMC Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
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Figures
Figure 2-1 Multiple runs of Optical Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Figure 4-1 Receptacle (CEE-22) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Figure 4-2 NEMA 5-15P Style Plug. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Figure 4-3 NEMA L5-30 Style Plug and Receptacle. . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Figure 4-4 IEC C-20 Style Plug and Receptacle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
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Tables
Table 2-1 Cable Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Table 2-2 Component Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Table 3-1 Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Table 4-1 Electrical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Table 4-2 Power Cord Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Table 6-1 MediaNet Networking Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Using This Guide
This guide contains information that helps you prepare your site for
installing Avid Unity™ MediaNet workgroup and Trilligent Cluster
hardware. By following these site preparation guidelines, you can help
ensure the smooth and successful installation of your MediaNet
workgroup or Trilligent Cluster. You will also avoid delays in getting
your File Manager, storage subsystem, and connected MediaNet
clients up and running. This guide includes:
• A site planning overview
• System layout overview
• Environmental requirements
• Electrical requirements
• Networking requirements
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• A site planning check list
Your MediaNet workgroup or Trilligent Cluster might not contain all of the
components or features described in this documentation. Avid’s
documentation describes all components and features regardless of which
configuration you purchased.
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Who Should Use This Guide
This guide is intended for system administrators and facilities
personnel who are preparing the site for the MediaNet installation.
About This Guide
The information in this guide is organized as follows:
• Chapter 1, “Site Planning Overview” provides general
information about setting up your site, customer responsibilities,
and selecting a location for your MediaNet hardware.
• Chapter 2, “System Layout Overview” discusses the various
available system configurations, and provides the dimensions and
weights of the MediaNet components for planning system floor
space and loading.
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• Chapter 3, “Environmental Requirements” describes the
environment for the MediaNet hardware, including necessary
temperature and humidity limits.
• Chapter 4, “Electrical Requirements” describes the power
requirements for the MediaNet hardware, including special plugs
and outlets.
• Chapter 5, “Networking Requirements” discusses how the
MediaNet workgroup can be connected to an in-house or
standalone 10BASE-T/100BASE-T network.
• Chapter 6, “Site Planning Check List” provides a list of all the
necessary items to complete before the MediaNet hardware
installation can begin.
• Appendix A, “Regulatory and Safety Notices,” lists regulatory
and safety notices for the File Manager and storage subsystem.
Symbols and Conventions
The MediaNet documentation uses the following special symbols and
conventions:
1. Numbered lists, when the order of the items is important.
a. Alphabetical lists, when the order of secondary items is
important.
• Bulleted lists, when the order of the items is unimportant.
- Indented dashed lists, when the order of secondary items is
unimportant.
t One arrow indicates a single-step procedure. Multiple arrows in a
list indicate that you perform one of the actions listed.
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Look here in the margin
for tips.
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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.
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If You Need Help
If you are having trouble using MediaNet or Trilligent, you should:
1. Retry the action, carefully following the instructions given for that
task in this guide. It is especially important to check each step of
your workflow.
2. Check the release notes supplied with your Avid application for
the latest information that might have become available after the
hardcopy documentation was printed.
3. Check the documentation that came with your hardware or your
hardware for maintenance or hardware-related issues.
4. Visit the online Knowledge Center at www.avid.com/support.
Online services are available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Search this online Knowledge Center to find answers, to view
error messages, to access troubleshooting tips, to download
updates, and to read/join online message-board discussions.
5. For Technical Support, please call 800-800-AVID (800-800-2843).
For Broadcast On-Air Sites and Call Letter Stations, call
800-NEWS-DNG (800-639-7364).
If You Have Documentation Comments
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We value your comments about this guide, the Help, the Online
Publications CD-ROM, and other Avid-supplied documentation.
Simply e-mail your documentation comments to Avid Technology at
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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.
Related Information
The following documents provide more information about the
MediaNet workgroup, the MediaNet client, and other storage options:
• Avid Unity MediaNet File Manager Setup Guide
• Avid Unity MediaNet Upgrade Notes
• Avid Unity MediaNet System Overview
• Avid Unity MediaNet Management Guide
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• Avid Unity MediaNet Troubleshooting Guide
• Avid Unity MediaNet Macintosh Fibre Channel Client Setup Guide
• Avid Unity MediaNet Macintosh Fibre Channel Client Quick Start Card
• Avid Unity MediaNet Windows Fibre Channel Client Setup Guide
• Avid Unity MediaNet Windows Fibre Channel Client Quick Start Card
• Avid Unity MediaNet Macintosh Ethernet Client Setup Guide
• Avid Unity MediaNet Macintosh Ethernet Client Quick Start Card
• Avid Unity MediaNet Windows Ethernet Client Setup Guide
• Avid Unity MediaNet Windows Ethernet Client Quick Start Card
• Avid Unity MediaNet Release Notes
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Using This Guide
CHAPTER 1
Site Planning Overview
You need to carefully plan for space, environmental, and power
requirements for your Avid Unity MediaNet hardware so the
installation proceeds smoothly. During your planning you need to
consider:
• Which MediaNet or Trilligent hardware components are standard
and which are optional. This can affect your installation date if
you need to obtain some optional components from sources other
than Avid.
• The environment into which you are installing the MediaNet or
Trilligent hardware. You might need to make adjustments to keep
the components within their normal operating limits.
• The electrical capacity of the area where you are installing the
MediaNet or Triligent hardware. You will need to upgrade the
power and electrical outlets if your hardware contains optional
uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs).
You should refer to this guide anytime you plan to move the
hardware, or when you install additional components to expand the
capacity of your MediaNet workgroup or Trilligent Cluster.
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Standard MediaNet Hardware Components
The following hardware components are supplied with all MediaNet
workgroups:
• One to eight MEDIArray™ II drive enclosures
• One or two MEDIASwitches (8-port or 16-port)
• One rack-mount File Manager with keyboard and mouse
• Optical cables for connecting the File Manager, MEDIASwitches,
and drive enclosures
Standard Trilligent Hardware Components
A Trilligent environment utilizes the standard MediaNet hardware
components listed above in addition to the following hardware
components:
• One to 20 Media Servers
• Network load-balancing switches
• Network routing switches
Optional and Customer-Supplied MediaNet Hardware Components
The following hardware components are optional or customer
supplied with all MediaNet workgroups or Trilligent Clusters. You can
purchase these components separately or from Avid:
• A rack (recommended)
• One to four UPSs, either 110-volt or 240-volt depending on your
site
Site Planning Overview
• A second File Manager to provide system redundancy (failover
configurations only)
• A PortSwitch to provide system connectivity over Ethernet
• A PortServer for file copying and exchange, or PortServer Pro for
low-resolution editing
• A display for the File Manager (customer supplied)
• A keyboard, video, and mouse switch (KVM)
• A keyboard, monitor, and mouse assembly (KMM)
Other Avid Products
You can use your MediaNet workgroup with other Avid products
such as:
• TransferManager
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•MediaManager
•PortServer
• PortServer Pro
• ProEncode
• MediaNet for Macintosh client kits
• MediaNet for Windows client kits
• One to 20 Media Servers
• Network load-balancing switches (Trilligent only)
• Network routing switches (Trilligent only)
These products may have their own site planning requirements. Refer
to their documentation for more information.
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Choosing the System Location
The MediaNet hardware is modular and consists of:
• File Manager
•MEDIASwitch
• MEDIArray II drive enclosures
A Trilligent Cluster is also modular and consists of:
• File Manager
•MEDIASwitch
• MEDIArray II drive enclosures
• Media Servers
• Ethernet hub
• Network load-balancing switch (optional)
Site Planning Overview
• Network routing switch (optional).
Avid recommends that you plan to mount all the components in a rack
and provide proper computer-room space for the hardware.
You need to be aware of the following requirements whether you are
providing computer-room space or other properly prepared space for
your hardware:
• Locate the hardware away from high-traffic areas and potential
impacts. High-traffic areas include patch panels, experimental
equipment, or equipment that needs frequent physical
reconfiguration.
• Choose a location where the hardware will be free from significant
temperature or humidity changes, or possible damage from
moisture. See Chapter 3 for information on environmental
limitations.
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• Locate the hardware in a clean environment, free from smoke and
dust. Do not place any hardware over or near ventilation holes in a
raised-floor computer room. Do not place any hardware under
ceiling or wall ventilation ducts or cold air returns. Dust from the
ventilation can cause problems with the hardware.
• Verify that the location you select has a sturdy, level floor, and is
not subject to vibration. The rack holding the hardware must be
stable during normal operation and service. See Chapter 2 for the
weights of all the hardware components.
• Make sure the hardware has adequate space in front of and behind
the rack for times when service or reconfiguration is necessary. If
the rack has a door, it must be able to open completely to allow
access to the front panels of the hardware. See Chapter 2 for
information on rack clearances.
• Make sure there is adequate power and the correct receptacle type
for each hardware component, the rack power strips, and the
optional UPSs. Do not use extension cords to plug in any of the
hardware components. See Chapter 4 for information on power
requirements.
• Make sure you have Ethernet connections near the MediaNet
workgroup or Trilligent Cluster. This allows for connections to the
network for configuration and troubleshooting, when necessary.
See Chapter 5 for information on network requirements.
• Make sure you have a telephone line near your MediaNet
workgroup to allow you to talk with Avid Customer Support, if
necessary.
• For some configurations, make sure you have a table next to the
MediaNet rack to hold an external display, keyboard, and mouse
for the File Manager. This table is not required if you have the
optional keyboard/monitor/mouse assembly.
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Customer Responsibility
Before installing your MediaNet workgroup or Trilligent hardware,
you are responsible for:
• Developing a floor plan for your hardware configuration. This
includes the MediaNet workgroup and any attached clients, or the
Trilligent Cluster.
• Preparing your site to meet all the proper power, environmental,
and space requirements for the MediaNet hardware and any
attached MediaNet clients, or the Trilligent Cluster. To obtain site
requirements for your MediaNet clients, see the site preparation
guide for your client. Current versions of site preparation guides
are available from the Knowledge Center on then Avid website
(www.avid.com).
• Obtaining a rack for mounting any Avid-supplied UPSs, the
MEDIArray II drive enclosures, the MEDIASwitch, and the File
Manager. To configure a Trilligent Cluster you will need rack
space for several Media Servers, a network load-balancing switch,
a network routing switch, and an Ethernet hub. You can purchase
the rack separately or through Avid.
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Site Planning Overview
If you choose to purchase a rack rather than use the Avid MediaNet rack, the
rack must have receptacles and plugs appropriate for your local power source.
• Obtaining a display for the File Manager. You can purchase the
display separately or through Avid.
• Obtaining and running all long cables (over 33 feet [10 meters])
between the MediaNet hardware and any attached clients
throughout your facility. You must also provide the proper
hardware connections at both ends of the cables. You must
purchase these cables separately.
• Running all cables related to Ethernet, and providing the proper
network setup and connections.
• Installing and configuring any Ethernet routers or bridges, not
supplied with the MediaNet workgroup or Trilligent Cluster,
before the Avid representative begins your system installation.
• Installing appropriate Ethernet connections within the areas
where MediaNet workgroup and workgroup clients, or Trilligent
Cluster are being installed.
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Avid is not responsible for installing or troubleshooting cables that
you do not purchase from Avid. Avid also does not provide network
services for your in-house network and strongly suggests you use a
local service provider to install and set up network connections.
Avid does supply networking services for any Fibre Channel or
Ethernet connections between the MediaNet workgroup and its
clients, or the Trilligent Cluster and its Media Servers.
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Site Planning Overview
CHAPTER 2
System Layout Overview
The Avid Unity MediaNet and Trilligent hardware components are
fully rack-mountable. They are compatible with the MediaNet rack or
any standard 19-inch video racks using either NEMA or EIA
mounting-hole layouts.
Clearance and Access
For normal operation, you’ll need to maintain approximately 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, you’ll need approximately 3 feet (1 meter) of open space in
front of the rack and 2 feet (0.6 meters) of open space behind the rack.
This allows for the removal of any component that needs to be
replaced.
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Airflow
Cables
Make sure you do not obstruct the airflow around the rack with large
containers, boxes, desks, chairs, or other objects. This can cause the
MediaNet hardware in the rack to run at an elevated temperature and
possibly shorten individual component life.
Some optional racks are available with a fan located in the top of the
rack. If you select one of these racks, make sure the fan does not
become obstructed by dirt, dust, or paper so it can provide proper
cooling for the components in the rack.
Use optical cable to connect the File Manager, MEDIArray II drive
enclosures, and MediaNet clients to the MEDIASwitch. Figure 2-1
shows that cable runs must consist of only a single optical cable.
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System Layout Overview
File
Manager
Run A Run C
(optical) (optical)
Figure 2-1 Multiple runs of Optical Cables
If you find your cable is not long enough for the distance you need it to run,
you must obtain a longer cable. Avid does not support more than one cable
within a particular run.
All cable runs between the MEDIASwitch and the MEDIArray II drive
enclosures are made using optical cables that are 10 feet (3 meters)
or less. All cable runs between a MEDIASwitch and the File Manager
are made using optical cables that are 10 feet (3 meters) or less.
MEDIArray II
Run B
(optical)
MEDIASwitch
Client
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Optical cables can be either 50-µm 125 (micrometer), multimode,
LC/LC (2-GB MEDIASwitch) or LC/SC (1-GB MEDIASwitch) duplex
cables or 62.5-µm 125 (micrometer), multimode, LC/LC or LC/SC
duplex cables. The 50-µm cables can be used for distances from 3 feet
(1 meter) to 990 feet (300 meters). The 62.5-µm cables can be used for
distances from 3 feet (1 meter) to 495 feet (150 meters).
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Name Media Cable Type Speed
50 micrometer 125
multimode fiber optic
62.5 micrometer 125
multimode fiber optic
Because of the tight tolerances needed for Fibre Channel cables,
Avid recommends you purchase all of your MediaNet cables from a
certified Fibre Channel cable manufacturer. Avid will not support
any MediaNet workgroup that contains homemade or uncertified
cables.
Table 2-1 presents information on applicable optical cables and their
length.
Table 2-1 Cable Information
Optical Shortwave laser 2.125 Gb
Optical Shortwave laser 2.125 Gb
Connector
Type
LC/LC or
LC/SC
duplex
LC/LC or
LC/SC
duplex
Distance
Up to 990 feet
(300 meters)
Up to 495 feet
(150 meters)
Dimensions and Weight
Table 2-2 provides the dimensions and weight of the MediaNet and
Trilligent hardware and the optional rack components. Make sure the
surfaces where you place the equipment can accommodate the
equipment’s size and weight.
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Table 2-2 Component Dimensions and Weight
Component Height Width Depth Weigh t
File Manager
3.46 in (88 mm) 16.75 in (425 mm) 28 in (711 mm) 51 lb (23.2 kg)
PortServer
Media Server
KMM (optional) 1.75 in (44 mm) 17 in (432 mm) 21 in (533 mm) 30 lb (13.6 kg)
KVM 8-port (optional) 1.75 in. (44 mm) 15.40 in (391 mm) 9 in (229 mm) 6 lb (2.8 kg)
KVM 16-port
3.50 in (89 mm) 15.40 in (391 mm) 9 in (229 mm) 8 lb (3.8 kg)
(optional)
MEDIArray II drive
enclosure
5.22 in (133 mm) 17.50 in (445 mm) 20 in (508 mm) 60 lb (27 kg) empty
127 lb (58 kg) full
MEDIASwitch 1.75 in (44 mm) 17.50 in (445 mm) 21.25 in (540 mm) 17 lb (7.7 kg)
PortSwitch 1.80 in (46 mm) 17.50 in (445 mm) 10 in (254 mm) 8 lb (3.8 kg)
Ethernet hub
1.70 in (43 mm) 17.30 in (439 mm) 6.80 in (173 mm) 5 lb (2.27 kg)
(optional)
Network
2.75 in (70 mm) 17.50 in (445 mm) 16.75 in (425 mm) 22 lb (10 kg)
load-balancing switch
Network routing
23 in (584 mm) 17.50 in (445 mm) 15 in (381 mm) 69 lb (31.4 kg)
switch
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a. Fully configured with two power supplies, two I/O cards, and fourteen MEDIArray II
drives.
System Layout Overview
CHAPTER 3
Environmental Requirements
Use the information in this chapter to design and configure the space
you plan to use for your Avid Unity MediaNet workgroup or Trilligent
Cluster.
Physical Site Characteristics
The Avid Unity MediaNet hardware is designed to operate in a
standard “open office” or computer-room environment. When you
select a location, you should:
• Make sure the location has a sturdy, level floor, and is not subject
to vibration.
• Make sure the location is away from high-traffic areas.
• Make sure the location is clean and free from dust, smoke, or other
airborne contaminants.
• Make sure the location does not have significant temperature
changes. Choose a location where the temperature does not vary
more than 18°F (7.78°C) per hour.
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• Make sure the location does not have significant humidity
changes. A location with approximately 40 percent humidity can
prevent problems stemming from electrostatic discharge.
• Make sure the location has adequate space in front of and behind
the rack. You must be able to connect cables and service parts of
your hardware. It also needs adequate airflow for cooling.
Table 3-1 provides information on operating and storage temperature,
and humidity specifications for the MediaNet hardware components.
Make sure your environment meets the narrowest range of
specifications in the table.
For example, the MEDIASwitch can operate in an environment of
to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
environment of
50°F to 95°F (10°C to 35°C). Therefore, the temperature at
your site should not drop below 50°F (10°C) or rise above 95°F (35°C)
while the File Manager is running.
Table 3-1 Environmental Specifications
Operating
Component
File Manager
PortServer
Media Server
KMM 50°F to 104°F
KVM (8-port and
16-port)
MEDIArray II
drive enclosure
and drives
Temperature
50°F to 95°F
(10°C to 35°C)
(10°C to 40°C)
32°F to 122°F
(0°C to 50°C)
50°F to 104°F
(10°C to 40°C)
32°F
, but the File Manager should only operate in an
Operating
Humidity
10% to 80%
non-condensing
20% to 80%
non-condensing
10% to 80%
non-condensing
20% to 80%
non-condensing
Storage
Te mp er at ur e
-40°F to 158°F
(-40°C to 70°C)
9°F to 158°F
(-25°C to 70°C)
0°F to 158°F
(-17°C to 70°C)
–40°F to 149°F
(–40°C to 65°C)
Storage
Humidity
5% to 95%
non-condensing
10% to 90%
non-condensing
5% to 90%
non-condensing
10% to 90%
non-condensing
Environmental Requirements
Table 3-1 Environmental Specifications (Continued)
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Operating
Component
MEDIASwitch 32°F to 104°F
PortSwitch
(optional for
MediaNet
workgroup)
Ethernet hub
(optional for
MediaNet
workgroup)
Network
load-balancing
switch
(Trilligent Cluster)
Network routing
switch
(Trilligent Cluster)
Temperature
(0°C to 40°C)
32°F to 104°F
(0°C to 40°C)
32°F to 122°F
(0°C to 50°C)
32°F to 104°F
(0°C to 40°C)
32°F to 104°F
(0°C to 40°C)
Operating
Humidity
5% to 90%
non-condensing
10% to 90%
non-condensing
0% to 95%
non-condensing
5% to 90%
non-condensing
5% to 90%
non-condensing
Storage
Te mp er at ur e
–40°F to 176°F
(–40°C to 80°C)
0°F to 149°F
(-17°C to 65°C)
0°F to 149°F
(-17°C to 65°C)
9°F to 158°F
(-25°C to 70°C)
9°F to 158°F
(-25°C to 70°C)
Storage
Humidity
5% to 95%
non-condensing
0% to 95%
non-condensing
0% to 95%
non-condensing
5% to 95%
non-condensing
5% to 95%
non-condensing
Security Considerations
If security for the MediaNet hardware is important, you should
address this issue during site planning. Planning and implementing
security for the hardware, before its installation, will save disrupting
the hardware and its users at a later time. If there are several people
that need access to the File Manager, you might need to arrange
security clearance for all the people who use the File Manager.
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Environmental Requirements
CHAPTER 4
Electrical Requirements
You should consider installing a separately derived power system for
your Avid Unity MediaNet hardware. This ensures that you can
control the hardware grounding, with all grounds brought to a single
point, and that uncontrolled equipment, such as coffee makers or floor
polishers, cannot be plugged into the same power source as the
MediaNet hardware.
If you do not create a separately derived power system, you need to
make sure the power outlets you use are from the same distribution
panel. This helps prevent the occurrence of ground loops that can be
caused by plugging equipment into power sources with different
ground potentials.
For any Avid-supplied UPSs, you’ll need to run separate 110-volt,
30-amp power lines with a NEMA L5-30R receptacle, or 240-volt,
30-amp power lines, with a receptacle and plug appropriate for your
local power source, to the location where you are installing the
hardware. If you run more than one power line because you have
more than one UPS, you must make sure the power lines come from
the same distribution panel.
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You should have all the electrical work at your site done by a
licensed electrician. All the electrical changes must meet country,
state, and local electrical codes.
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As you choose the location for your MediaNet hardware, keep these
electrical requirements in mind:
• Make sure there is adequate, dedicated power for the UPSs that
are part of your MediaNet workgroup.
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workgroup or Trilligent Cluster, or conditioned power in your computer room
environment. This provides protection against sudden power surges or losses
that could cause you to lose files or experience data corruption.
• Make sure your location is away from major electrical equipment
such as motors, air conditioners, or elevators.
• Make sure the location is not subject to electrostatic buildup.
• Plug only your MediaNet hardware into the power strips. Do not
plug in coffee makers, radios, lights, or other non-Avid devices.
Table 4-1 shows the electrical specifications for all the MediaNet
hardware. Make sure your site meets these specifications.
Table 4-1 Electrical Specifications
Component Voltage Frequency
Avid recommends the use of UPSs, appropriately sized for your MediaNet
File Manager
Media Server
PortServer
115 or 230 V ac 50 to 60 Hz 300 W
Watts
(Max. U.S.)
KMM 100 or 240 V ac 50 to 60 Hz 10 W
KVM (8-port or 16-port) 115 or 230 V ac 50 to 60 Hz 20 W
MEDIArray II drive enclosure 100 to 240 V ac 47 to 63 Hz 400 W
MEDIASwitch 100 to 250 V ac 50 to 60 Hz 47 W
Electrical Requirements
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Table 4-1 Electrical Specifications (Continued)
Component Voltage Frequency
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Watts
(Max. U.S.)
PortSwitch (optional for MediaNet
workgroup)
Ethernet hub (optional for MediaNet
workgroup)
Network load-balancing switch
(Trilligent Cluster)
Network routing switch
(Trilligent Cluster)
a. Fully configured with two power supplies, two I/O cards, and fourteen MEDIArray II
drives.
110 to 240 V ac 50 to 60 Hz 110
100 to 240 V ac 50 to 60 Hz 10 W
90 to 250 V ac 47 to 63 Hz 225 W
90 to 250 V ac 47 to 63 Hz 675 W
Hardware Component Power Cords
Select the power cords for the MediaNet hardware according to the
country destination; it must comply with local safety requirements.
Use the following guidelines to replace the original cord set:
• CEE-22 requirements: The female receptacle of the cord set,
shown in Figure 4-1, must comply with CEE-22 requirements.
Figure 4-1 Receptacle (CEE-22)
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• United States and Canada requirements: In the United States and
Canada, the male plug is a NEMA 5-15P style and is UL listed and
CSA certified. Figure 4-2 shows the plug. SVT cordage can be used
with desktop, countertop, or rack-mounted units; all other
equipment requires SJT cordage. Only SJT-type cord sets can be
used for units that sit on the floor.
Select the cord set according to the current rating of your unit. See
Table 4-2 for the selection criteria for power cords in the United
States and Canada.
Figure 4-2 NEMA 5-15P Style Plug
Electrical Requirements
• European countries requirements: In Europe, use only an
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H05VV-F, <HAR>, VDE, PVC, 3 x 1.00 mm
power cord. Für den
Gebrauch in Deutschland muß ein Netzkabel des Typs H05VV-F,
<HAR>, PVC, Größe, 3 x 1.00 mm
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verwendet werden.
Table 4-2 Power Cord Requirements
Size of Conductors in Cord
Cord Type U.S./Canada Europe U.S./Canada Europe
SJT 16 AWG 3 x 1.00 mm
SVT 18 AWG NA
SVT 17 AWG NA 12 A NA
a. NA – Not applicable.
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Maximum Current Rating of Unit
2
12 A 10 A
10 A NA
UPS Power Cord
Use the following guidelines to replace the original cord set on
Avid-supplied UPSs:
• United States and Canada requirements: In the United States and
Canada, the male plug is a NEMA L5-30P style and is UL listed
and CSA certified. Figure 4-3 shows the plug and receptacle.
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NEMA L5-30 Receptacle
NEMA L5-30 Plug
Figure 4-3 NEMA L5-30 Style Plug and Receptacle
• Worldwide requirements: The Avid-supplied UPSs ship with a
replaceable power cord and the male plug is an IEC C-20 style.
The power cord and plug are UL listed and CSA certified.
Figure 4-4 shows the plug and receptacle.
IEC C-20 Receptacle IEC C-19 Plug
Figure 4-4 IEC C-20 Style Plug and Receptacle
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Electrical Requirements
CHAPTER 5
Networking Requirements
You need to consider connecting all of the Avid Unity MediaNet
clients you attach to the MediaNet workgroup to an Ethernet network.
The network allows you to pass media files, through PortServers and
Transfer Managers, to other non-MediaNet client workstations on
your network for changes or additions such as effects editing, 3D and
animation editing, graphics compositing, or audio editing.
There are several ways in which you can make, move, and manage
media over the network using Avid Unity MediaNet.
TransferManager allows you to pass media filesto other workstations
on your network, while a PortServer workgroup allows you to share
MediaNet workspaces across the Ethernet network. PortServer
workgroups support file copying and file exchange only.
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If you need to do low-resolution editing over MediaNet, you can set up a
PortServer Pro workgroup.
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Ethernet Connectivity
The Ethernet network can be either a standalone network or an
existing in-house network. The network can be 10BASE-T, 100BASE-T,
or 1000BASE-T. Each system must be properly configured with a valid
IP address and subnet mask.
You can connect your MediaNet client to the network by:
• Attaching one or more systems directly to the network.
Avid Avid Avid
• Attaching one or more systems to the network through a router.
The router allows you to segregate the MediaNet clients from the
rest of the network.
Ethernet
Networking Requirements
Ethernet
Router
Avid Avid Avid
You must connect the File Manager to the Ethernet network. This
allows you to test network connections to the attached MediaNet
clients, troubleshoot MediaNet workgroup problems, or obtain
software updates from Avid through the Internet.
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In a MediaNet Release 3.0 environment, the connection of the File Manager
to the Ethernet network is the communication path for obtaining a license
seat.
The File Manager is a dedicated system, designed to manage the
files stored on the MediaNet workgroup or Trilligent Cluster. It
should not be used to do any other work, such as word processing,
graphics, or spreadsheets. Using the File Manager to do other work
will seriously impact your MediaNet workgroup or Trilligent
Cluster performance.
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Networking Requirements
CHAPTER 6
Site Planning Check List
As you prepare your site for the Avid Unity MediaNet hardware,
check the following items to make sure your site is ready for the
hardware installation.
System Layout
Adequate rack space exists for all MediaNet workgroup or Trilligent
Cluster components.
All optical cables are installed.
Optical cables cannot be damaged by traffic or moving objects.
Environment
System location has a sturdy, level floor with no vibration.
System location provides adequate airflow to cool the hardware.
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Electrical
System location is not a high-traffic area.
System location is clean and free from dust, smoke, and other airborne
contaminants.
System location does not experience large changes in temperature or
humidity.
System location has appropriate clearance in front of and behind the
rack for normal operation, cable changes, and service.
System location has necessary security.
System location has adequate, dedicated power for the individual
hardware components or for any Avid-supplied UPSs that are part of
the MediaNet workgroup or Trilligent Cluster.
Site Planning Check List
System location has either one to four 110-volt, 30-amp L5-30R or one
to four 240-volt, 30-amp IEC C-19 receptacles installed for any
Avid-supplied UPSs.
System location is not near major electrical equipment, such as motors,
air conditioners, or elevators.
System location is not subject to electrostatic buildup.
System hardware is plugged into power strips with no other non-Avid
devices plugged into them.
Network
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All Ethernet network cables are installed.
An Ethernet hub is installed, if needed.
An Ethernet router is installed, if needed.
Ethernet network connections are available for each MediaNet client.
Table 6-1 MediaNet Networking Information
IP Address Subnet Mask
File Manager
PortServer
MEDIASwitch #1
MEDIASwitch #2
PortSwitch
Client #1
Client #2
Client #3
Client #4
Client #5
Client #6
Client #7
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Table 6-1 MediaNet Networking Information (Continued)
IP Address Subnet Mask
Client #8
Client #9
A fully configured MediaNet workgroup has a maximum of 24 fibre
attached clients, and 60 Ethernet clients. A fully configured Trilligent
Cluster can maintain a maximum of 20 Media Servers.
Site Planning Check List
FCC Notice
APPENDIX A
Regulatory and Safety Notices
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
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Canadian ICES-003
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du
Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
European Union Notice
Declaration of Conformity (According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and
EN 45014)
Regulatory and Safety Notices
Application of Council
Directives:
Standards to which
Conformity is Declared:
Manufacturer’s Name: Avid Technology, Inc.
European Contact: Nearest Avid Sales and Service Office or
Type of Equipment: Information Technology Equipment
73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC.
EN60950:1992 + A1 + A2 + A3 + A4 + A11
CISPR 22:1985 / EN55022:1988 Class A
EN55024:1998 + A1
1925 Andover Street
Tewksbury, MA 01876, USA
Avid Technology International B.V.
Sandyford Business Center
Unit 3,
Dublin 18, Ireland
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Product Name: Products for the Windows NT or Windows 2000
Operating System: Media Composer,
Film Composer, Avid Xpress, Avid Xpress DV,
Avid Unity, Avid|DS, NewsCutter, NewsCutter XP,
NewsCutter DV, Symphony
Products for the Macintosh Operating System:
Media Composer, Film Composer, Avid Xpress,
Avid Unity
Products for the UNIX Operating System: AirPlay,
VideoSPACE
Base Model Numbers: None
Product Options: All
Year of Manufacture: 2002
(1) Products for the Windows NT or Windows 2000 Operating System:
products were tested in typical
Cluster configurations.
Avid Unity MediaNet and Avid Trilligent
(2) Products for the Macintosh Operating System: products were
tested in typical Avid Unity MediaNet and Avid Trilligent Cluster
configurations.
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above
conforms to the above Directives and Standards.
George R. Smith, Director of Hardware Engineering.
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Australia and New Zealand EMC Regulations
John Kells, Australian Operations Manager
N1709
Avid Technology (Australia)
Unit B
5 Skyline Place
French Forest NSW 2086
Australia
Phone: 61-2-8977-4800
Taiwan EMC Regulations
Taiwan EMC Regulations BSMI Class A EMC Warning
Regulatory and Safety Notices
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