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Avid Unity MediaNetwork Site Preparation Guide• Part 0130-05487-01 March 2003
This guide contains information that helps you prepare your site for
installing Avid Unity™ MediaNetwork workgroup and Trilligent Cluster
hardware. By following these site preparation guidelines, you can help
ensure the smooth and successful installation of your MediaNetwork
workgroup or Trilligent Cluster. You will also avoid delays in getting your
File Manager, storage subsystem, and connected MediaNetwork clients up
and running. This guide includes:
•A site planning overview
•System layout overview
•Environmental requirements
•Electrical requirements
•Networking requirements
•A site planning check list
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Your MediaNetwork workgroup or Trilligent Cluster might not contain all
of the components or features described in this document. Avid’s
documentation describes all components and features regardless of which
configuration you purchased.
Who Should Use This Guide
This guide is intended for system administrators and facilities personnel
who are preparing the site for the MediaNetwork installation.
Using This Guide
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 MediaNetwork hardware.
•Chapter 2, “System Layout Overview” discusses the various available
system configurations, and provides the dimensions and weights of the
MediaNetwork components for planning system floor space and
loading.
•Chapter 3, “Environmental Requirements” describes the environment
for the MediaNetwork hardware, including necessary temperature and
humidity limits.
•Chapter 4, “Electrical Requirements” describes the power
requirements for the MediaNetwork hardware, including special plugs
and outlets.
•Chapter 5, “Networking Requirements” discusses how the
MediaNetwork workgroup can be connected to an in-house or
standalone 10BASE-T/100BASE-T network.
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•Chapter 6, “Site Planning Check List” provides a list of all the
necessary items to complete before the MediaNetwork 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 MediaNetwork documentation uses the following symbols and
conventions:
Symbol or Convention Meaning or Action
Symbols and Conventions
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Margin tipsIn the margin, you will find tips that help you
Italic fontItalic font is used to emphasize certain words and to
If You Need Help
If you are having trouble using MediaNetwork or Trilligent, you should:
A note provides important related information,
reminders, recommendations, and strong
suggestions.
A caution means that a specific action you take could
cause harm to your computer or cause you to lose
data.
A warning describes an action that could cause you
physical harm. Follow the guidelines in this
document or on the unit itself when handling
electrical equipment.
perform tasks more easily and efficiently.
indicate variables.
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 Avid application or your
hardware for maintenance or hardware-related issues.
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Using This Guide
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-NEWSDNG (800-639-7364).
Related Information
The following documents provide more information about the
MediaNetwork workgroup, the MediaNetwork client, and other storage
options:
•Avid Unity MediaNetwork Macintosh Fibre Channel Client Setup Guide
•MediaNetwork Macintosh Fibre Channel Client Quick Start Card
•Avid Unity MediaNetwork Windows Fibre Channel Client Setup Guide
•MediaNetwork Windows Fibre Channel Client Quick Start Card
•Avid Unity MediaNetwork Macintosh Ethernet Client Setup Guide
If You Have Documentation Comments
•MediaNetwork Macintosh Ethernet Client Quick Start Card
•Avid Unity MediaNetwork Windows Ethernet Client Setup Guide
•MediaNetwork Windows Ethernet Client Quick Start Card
•Avid Unity MediaNetwork Release Notes
•Avid Unity LANserver EX Setup Guide
•Avid Unity LANserver Upgrade Notes
•Avid Unity LANserver Release Notes
If You Have Documentation Comments
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Chapter 1
Site Planning Overview
You need to carefully plan for space, environmental, and power
requirements for your Avid Unity MediaNetwork hardware so the
installation proceeds smoothly. During your planning you need to
consider:
•Which MediaNetwork 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 MediaNetwork 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
MediaNetwork or Trilligent 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
MediaNetwork workgroup or Trilligent Cluster.
Chapter 1 Site Planning Overview
Standard MediaNetwork Hardware Components
The following hardware components are supplied with all MediaNetwork
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
Optional MediaNetwork Hardware
The following hardware components are optional for MediaNetwork
workgroups:
•A PortServer for file copying and exchange, or PortServer Pro for lowresolution editing
•An Ethernet switch to provide system connectivity over a LAN and for
application licensing
Standard Trilligent Hardware Components
A Trilligent environment utilizes the standard MediaNetwork hardware
components listed above in addition to the following hardware
components:
•One to 20 Media Servers
•Network load-balancing switches
•Network routing switches
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Optional and Customer-Supplied Components
Optional and Customer-Supplied Components
The following hardware components are optional or customer supplied
with all MediaNetwork 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
•A second File Manager to provide system redundancy (failover
configurations only)
•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 MediaNetwork workgroup with other Avid products
such as:
These products may have their own site planning requirements. Refer to
their documentation for more information.
Choosing the System Location
The MediaNetwork hardware is modular and consists of:
•File Managers
•Ethernet switches
•MEDIArray II drive enclosures
•MEDIASwitches
•Fibre Channel clients
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•PortServer or PortServer Pro (optional)
•Ethernet clients (optional)
A Trilligent Cluster is also modular and consists of:
•File Managers
•MEDIASwitches
•MEDIArray II drive enclosures
•Media Servers
•Ethernet hub
•Network load-balancing switch (optional)
•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.
Choosing the System Location
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.
•Locate the hardware in a clean environment, free from smoke and dust.
Do not place any hardware over or near ventilation holes in a raisedfloor 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 MediaNetwork
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.
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Chapter 1 Site Planning Overview
•Make sure you have a telephone line near your MediaNetwork
workgroup to allow you to talk with Avid Customer Support, if
necessary.
•For some configurations, make sure you have a table next to the
MediaNetwork 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.
Customer Responsibility
Before installing your MediaNetwork workgroup or Trilligent hardware,
you are responsible for:
•Developing a floor plan for your hardware configuration. This
includes the MediaNetwork workgroup and any attached clients, or the
Trilligent Cluster.
•Preparing your site to meet all the proper power, environmental, and
space requirements for the MediaNetwork hardware and any attached
MediaNetwork clients, or the Trilligent Cluster. To obtain site
requirements for your MediaNetwork 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).
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•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.
If you choose to purchase a rack rather than use the Avid MediaNetwork
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.
Customer Responsibility
•Obtaining and running all long cables (over 33 feet [10 meters])
between the MediaNetwork hardware and any attached clients
throughout your facility. You must also provide the proper hardware
connections at both ends of the cables. You must purchase these cables
separately.
•Running all cables related to Ethernet, and providing the proper
network setup and connections.
•Installing and configuring any Ethernet routers or bridges, not supplied
with the MediaNetwork workgroup or Trilligent Cluster, before the
Avid representative begins your system installation.
•Installing appropriate Ethernet connections within the areas where
MediaNetwork 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 MediaNetwork workgroup and its clients, or
the Trilligent Cluster and its Media Servers.
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Chapter 1 Site Planning Overview
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Chapter 2
System Layout Overview
The Avid Unity MediaNetwork and Trilligent hardware components are
fully rack-mountable. They are compatible with the MediaNetwork rack or
any standard 19-inch video racks using either NEMA or EIA mountinghole 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.
Airflow
Make sure you do not obstruct the airflow around the rack with large
containers, boxes, desks, chairs, or other objects. This can cause the
MediaNetwork hardware in the rack to run at an elevated temperature and
possibly shorten individual component life.
Chapter 2 System Layout Overview
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.
Cables
Use optical cable to connect the File Manager, MEDIArray II drive
enclosures, and MediaNetwork clients to the MEDIASwitch. Figure 1
shows that cable runs must consist of only a single optical cable.
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Ethernet
Switch
(Licensing)
File
Manager
Fibre Channel
10/100BASE-T
Ethernet
10/100BASE-T Ethernet
Fibre Channel
MEDIArray II
MEDIASwitch
Por tSer ver
Ethernet
Switch
Client
Client
Fibre Channel
Gigabit Ethernet
100/1000BASE-T Ethernet
Figure 1Multiple runs of Optical and Ethernet 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
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Dimensions and Weight
using optical cables that are 10 feet (3 meters) or less. All cable runs
between an Ethernet switch, another Ethernet switch, a File Manager, or a
client are made using Ethernet cables that are 328 feet (100 meters) or less.
Optical cables can be either 50-µm 125 (micrometer), multimode, LC/LC
(2-GB MEDIASwitch) duplex cables or 62.5-µm 125 (micrometer),
multimode, LC/LC 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). Use Ethernet cables that are Category 5 or better, Unshielded
Twisted Pair up to 328 feet (100 meters).
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Because of the tight tolerances needed for Fibre Channel cables, Avid
recommends you purchase all of your MediaNetwork cables, not
supplied by Avid, from a certified Fibre Channel cable manufacturer.
Avid will not support any MediaNetwork workgroup that contains
homemade or uncertified cables.
Tabl e 1 presents information on applicable optical cables and their length.
Table 1Cable Information
NameMedia Cable TypeSpeed
50 micrometer 125
multimode fiber optic
62.5 micrometer 125
multimode fiber optic
Optical Shortwave laser2.125 GbLC/LC
Optical Shortwave laser2.125 GbLC/LC
Dimensions and Weight
Connecto
r Type
duplex
duplex
Distance
Up to 990 feet
(300 meters)
Up to 495 feet
(150 meters)
Tabl e 2 provides the dimensions and weight of the MediaNetwork 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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Chapter 2 System Layout Overview
Table 2Component Dimensions and Weight
ComponentHeightWidthDepthWei g h 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
Ethernet switch
(Licensing)
Asanté
GX5-208
65120-2G
1.70 in (44 mm)
1.8 in (46 mm)
13 in (280 mm)
17.5 in (445 mm)
7.95 in (180 mm)
10 in (254 mm)
8 lb (3.8 kg)
8 lb (3.8 kg)
KMM (optional)1.75 in (44 mm)17 in (432 mm)21 in (533 mm)30 lb (13.6 kg)
KVM 8-port
1.75 in. (44 mm)15.40 in (391 mm) 9 in (229 mm)6 lb (2.8 kg)
(optional)
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
MEDIASwitch1.75 in (44 mm)17.50 in (445 mm) 21.25 in (540 mm)17 lb (7.7 kg)
Ethernet switch
(Clients)
Asanté
3524
1.625 in (41 mm)
17.125 in (435 mm)
10.125 in (257 mm)
8 lb (3.8 kg)
65120-2G and
65120-12G
1.8 in (46 mm)
17.5 in (445 mm)
10 in (254 mm)
8 lb (3.8 kg)
a
Network load-
2.75 in (70 mm)17.50 in (445 mm) 16.75 in (425 mm)22 lb (10 kg)
balancing switch
Network routing
23 in (584 mm)17.50 in (445 mm) 15 in (381 mm)69 lb (31.4 kg)
switch
a. Fully configured with two power supplies, two I/O cards, and fourteen MEDIArray II drives.
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Chapter 3
Environmental
Requirements
Use the information in this chapter to design and configure the space you
plan to use for your Avid Unity MediaNetwork workgroup or Trilligent
Cluster.
Physical Site Characteristics
The Avid Unity MediaNetwork hardware is designed to operate in a
standard “open office” or computer-room environment. When you select a
location, you should:
•Make sure the location has a sturdy, level floor, and is not subject to
vibration.
•Make sure the location is away from high-traffic areas.
•Make sure the location is clean and free from dust, smoke, or other
airborne contaminants.
•Make sure the location does not have significant temperature changes.
Choose a location where the temperature does not vary more than 18°F
(7.78°C) per hour.
Chapter 3 Environmental Requirements
•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.
Tabl e 3 provides information on operating and storage temperature, and
humidity specifications for the MediaNetwork hardware components.
Make sure your environment meets the narrowest range of specifications
in the table.
For example, the MEDIASwitch can operate in an environment of 32°F to
104°F (0°C to 40°C), but the File Manager should only operate in an
environment of 50°F to 95°F (10°C to 35°C). Therefore, the temperature at
your site should not drop below 50°F (10°C) or rise above 95°F (35°C)
while the File Manager is running.
Table 3Environmental Specifications
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Operating
Component
File Manager
PortServer
Media Server
Ethernet switch
(Licensing)
Asanté
GX5-208
65120-2G
KMM50°F to 104°F
KVM (8-port and
16-port)
Tem p er a tu r e
50°F to 95°F
(10°C to 35°C)
32°F to 122°F
(0°C to 50°C)
32°F to 104°F
(0°C to 40°C)
(10°C to 40°C)
32°F to 122°F
(0°C to 50°C)
Operating
Humidity
10% to 80%
non-condensing
10% to 95%
non-condensing
10% to 90%
non-condensing
20% to 80%
non-condensing
10% to 80%
non-condensing
Storage
Tem p er a tu r e
-40°F to 158°F
(-40°C to 70°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)
0°F to 158°F
(-17°C to 70°C)
Storage
Humidity
5% to 95% noncondensing
0% to 95% noncondensing
0% to 95% noncondensing
10% to 90%
non-condensing
5% to 90% noncondensing
Security Considerations
Table 3Environmental Specifications (Continued)
Operating
Component
MEDIArray II
drive enclosure
and drives
MEDIASwitch32°F to 104°F
Ethernet switch
(Clients)
Asanté
3524
65120-2G and
65120-12G
If security for the MediaNetwork hardware is important, you should
address this issue during site planning. Planning and implementing
security for the hardware, before its installation, will save disrupting the
hardware and its users at a later time. If there are several people that need
access to the File Manager, you might need to arrange security clearance
for all the people who use the File Manager.
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Chapter 4
Electrical Requirements
You should consider installing a separately derived power system for your
Avid Unity MediaNetwork hardware. This ensures that you can control the
hardware grounding, with all grounds brought to a single point, and that
uncontrolled equipment, such as coffee makers or floor polishers, cannot
be plugged into the same power source as the MediaNetwork hardware.
If you do not create a separately derived power system, you need to make
sure the power outlets you use are from the same distribution panel. This
helps prevent the occurrence of ground loops that can be caused by
plugging equipment into power sources with different ground potentials.
For any Avid-supplied UPSs, you’ll need to run separate 110-volt, 30-amp
power lines with a NEMA L5-30R receptacle, or 240-volt, 30-amp power
lines, with a receptacle and plug appropriate for your local power source,
to the location where you are installing the hardware. If you run more than
one power line because you have more than one UPS, you must make sure
the power lines come from the same distribution panel.
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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.
Chapter 4 Electrical Requirements
As you choose the location for your MediaNetwork hardware, keep these
electrical requirements in mind:
•Make sure there is adequate, dedicated power for the UPSs that are
part of your MediaNetwork workgroup.
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Avid recommends the use of UPSs, appropriately sized for your
MediaNetwork 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 MediaNetwork hardware into the power strips. Do not
plug in coffee makers, radios, lights, or other non-Avid devices.
Tabl e 4 shows the electrical specifications for all the MediaNetwork
hardware. Make sure your site meets these specifications.
Table 4Electrical Specifications
ComponentVol ta g eFrequency
File Manager
Media Server
PortServer
115 or 230 V ac50 to 60 Hz300 W
Wat t s
(Max. U.S.)
Ethernet switch (Licensing)
Asanté
GX5-208
and
65120-2G100 to 240 V ac50 to 60 Hz10 W
KMM 100 or 240 V ac50 to 60 Hz10 W
KVM (8-port or 16-port)115 or 230 V ac50 to 60 Hz20 W
MEDIArray II drive enclosure100 to 240 V ac47 to 63 Hz400 W
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a
Hardware Component Power Cords
Table 4Electrical Specifications (Continued)
Watts
ComponentVoltageFrequency
MEDIASwitch100 to 250 V ac50 to 60 Hz47 W
Ethernet switch
(Clients)
Asanté
3524
65120-2G and
65120-12G110 to 240 V ac50 to 60 Hz10
a. Fully configured with two power supplies, two I/O cards, and fourteen MEDIArray II
drives.
90 to 250 V ac47 to 63 Hz225 W
90 to 250 V ac47 to 63 Hz675 W
Hardware Component Power Cords
Select the power cords for the MediaNetwork 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 2, must comply with CEE-22 requirements.
Figure 2Receptacle (CEE-22)
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Chapter 4 Electrical Requirements
•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 3 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
Tabl e 5 for the selection criteria for power cords in the United States
and Canada.
Figure 3NEMA 5-15P Style Plug
•European countries requirements: In Europe, use only an H05VV-F,
2
<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
Table 5Power Cord Requirements
Size of Conductors in Cord
Cord
Type
SJT16 AWG3 x 1.00 mm
SVT18 AWGNA
SVT17 AWGNA12 ANA
a. NA – Not applicable.
U.S./Canada EuropeU.S./CanadaEurope
2
verwendet werden.
Maximum Current Rating of
Unit
2
12 A10 A
a
10 ANA
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UPS Power Cord
g
Use the following guidelines to replace the original cord set on Avidsupplied 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 shows the plug and receptacle.
NEMA L5-30 ReceptacleNEMA L5-30 Plu
Figure 4NEMA 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 5 shows
the plug and receptacle.
UPS Power Cord
IEC C-20 ReceptacleIEC C-19 Plug
Figure 5IEC C-20 Style Plug and Receptacle
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Chapter 4 Electrical Requirements
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Chapter 5
Networking Requirements
You need to consider connecting all of the Avid Unity MediaNetwork
clients you attach to the MediaNetwork workgroup to an Ethernet network.
The network allows you to pass media files, through PortServers and
Transfer Managers, to other non-MediaNetwork client workstations on
your network for changes or additions such as effects editing, 3D and
animation editing, graphics compositing, or audio editing.
There are several ways in which you can make, move, and manage media
over the network using Avid Unity MediaNetwork. TransferManager
allows you to pass media files to other workstations on your network,
while a PortServer workgroup allows you to share MediaNetwork
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 MediaNetwork, you can set
up a PortServer Pro workgroup.
Chapter 5 Networking Requirements
Ethernet Connectivity
The Ethernet network can be either a standalone network or an existing inhouse 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 MediaNetwork client to the network by:
•Attaching one or more systems directly to the network.
AvidAvidAvid
•Attaching one or more systems to the network through a router. The
router allows you to segregate the MediaNetwork clients from the rest
of the network.
Ethernet
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n
Ethernet
Router
AvidAvidAvid
You must connect the File Manager to the Ethernet network. This allows
you to test network connections to the attached MediaNetwork clients,
troubleshoot MediaNetwork workgroup problems, or obtain software
updates from Avid through the Internet.
In a MediaNetwork Release 3.0 environment, the connection of the File
Manager to the Ethernet network is the communication path for obtaining
a license seat.
Ethernet Connectivity
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The File Manager is a dedicated system, designed to manage the files
stored on the MediaNetwork 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 MediaNetwork workgroup or Trilligent
Cluster performance.
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Chapter 5 Networking Requirements
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Chapter 6
Site Planning Check List
As you prepare your site for the Avid Unity MediaNetwork hardware,
check the following items to make sure your site is ready for the hardware
installation.
System Layout
Adequate rack space exists for all MediaNetwork workgroup or Trilligent
Cluster components.
All optical cables are installed.
Optical cables cannot be damaged by traffic or moving objects.
Environment
All Ethernet cables are installed.
Ethernet cables cannot be damages by traffic or moving objects.
System location has a sturdy, level floor with no vibration.
System location provides adequate airflow to cool the hardware.
Chapter 6 Site Planning Check List
System location is not a high-traffic area.
System location is clean and free from dust, smoke, and other airborne
contaminants.
System location does not experience large changes in temperature or
humidity.
System location has appropriate clearance in front of and behind the rack
for normal operation, cable changes, and service.
System location has necessary security.
Electrical
System location has adequate, dedicated power for the individual hardware
components or for any Avid-supplied UPSs that are part of the
MediaNetwork workgroup or Trilligent Cluster.
Network
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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 Avidsupplied 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.
All Ethernet network cables are installed.
An Ethernet switch for licensing is installed, if needed.
Network
An Ethernet router is installed, if needed.
Ethernet network connections are available for each MediaNetwork client.
Table 6MediaNetwork Networking Information
IP AddressSubnet Mask
File Manager
PortServer
MEDIASwitch #1
MEDIASwitch #2
Ethernet switch
(Licensing)
Ethernet switch
(Clients)
Client #1
Client #2
Client #3
Client #4
Client #5
Client #6
Client #7
Client #8
Client #9
A fully configured MediaNetwork 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.
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Chapter 6 Site Planning Check List
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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.
Appendix A Regulatory and Safety Notices
Canadian ICES-003
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du
Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
European Union Notice
Declaration of Conformity (According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and
EN 45014)
Application of Council
Directives:
Standards to which
Conformity is Declared:
Manufacturer’s Name: Avid Technology, Inc.
European Contact: Nearest Avid Sales and Service Office or
Type of Equipment: Information Technology Equipment
73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC.
EN60950:1992 + 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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Australia and New Zealand EMC Regulations
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,
VideoS PACE
Base Model Numbers: None
Product Options: All
Year of Manufacture: 2003
(1) Products for the Windows NT or Windows 2000 Operating System:
products were tested in typical
Cluster configurations.
Avid Unity MediaNetwork and Avid Trilligent
(2) Products for the Macintosh Operating System: products were tested in
typical
Avid Unity MediaNetwork 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.
Australia and New Zealand EMC Regulations
N1709
John Kells, Australian Operations Manager
Avid Technology (Australia)
Unit B
5 Skyline Place
French Forest NSW 2086
Australia
Phone: 61-2-8977-4800
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Appendix A Regulatory and Safety Notices
Taiwan EMC Regulations
Taiwan EMC Regulations BSMI Class A EMC Warning
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