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- Page 1 ™ Avid Unity Media Engine ™ and Avid MEDIArray Site Preparation Guide Avid ™ m a k e m a n a g e m o v e | m e d i a ®...
- Page 2 However, this document may contain omissions, technical inaccuracies, or typographical errors. Avid Technology, Inc. does not accept responsibility of any kind for customers’ losses due to the use of this document. Product specifications are subject to change without notice.
- Page 3 Sci-Fi, ScriptSync, SecureProductionEnvironment, Show Center, Softimage, Sound Designer II, SPACE, SPACEShift, SpectraGraph, SpectraMatte, SteadyGlide, Symphony, TARGA, Thunder, Thunder station, Trilligent, UnityRAID, Vari-Fi, Video RAID, Video Slave Driver, VideoSPACE, and Xdeck are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Site Planning Overview ........11 Maximum Avid Unity Media Engine Configurations ......11 Standard Media Engine Hardware Components. - Page 6 Electrical............32 Network .
- Page 7 Illustrations Avid Unity Media Engine Infrastructure — Ethernet Only ..... 12 Avid Unity Media Engine Infrastructure — with Optional Fibre Channel Components .
- Page 8 Tables Supported Cables........... . 20 Component Dimensions and Weight .
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Page 9: Using This Guide
Using This Guide ™ This guide contains information that helps you prepare your site for the Avid Unity Media ™ Engine and Avid MEDIArray XT hardware installation. By following these site preparation guidelines, you can expect a smooth and successful installation of your Avid Unity MediaNetwork workgroup. -
Page 10: If You Need Help
Using This Guide If You Need Help If you are having trouble using Avid Unity MediaNetwork: 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. -
Page 11: Chapter 1 Site Planning Overview
Avid Unity Media Engine is the Ethernet server, designed to use the build-in Ethernet ports. One Ethernet client can connect directly into the Avid Unity Media Engine or the port can be used to connect Ethernet switches supporting up to 20 Ethernet clients. -
Page 12: Avid Unity Media Engine Infrastructure - Ethernet Only
…Up to 20 clients 1000BASE-T Ethernet You can also add an optional Fibre Channel adapter board in the Avid Unity Media Engine and connect to a Fibre Channel switch. From the Fibre Channel switch you can add up to 26 Fibre Channel clients and up to four Avid MEDIArray XT storage enclosures for a total of 40 TB (when using 500 GB drives). -
Page 13: Standard Media Engine Hardware Components
1000BASE-T Ethernet Standard Media Engine Hardware Components The Avid Unity media engine requires an application key (commonly called a dongle). Workgroup clients do not require media engine application keys – their licenses are handled separately. The clients require application keys to run the Avid editing system software. -
Page 14: Optional Media Engine Hardware
Up to four Avid MEDIArray XT drive enclosures. • A Fibre Channel switch (MEDIAswitch) is required when you use the optional Avid MEDIArray XT drive enclosures with an Avid Unity Media Engine. • Qlogic switch licensing is required when stacking the 16-port MEDIASwitch to using the 10-gigabit (Gb) ports in switch. -
Page 15: Choosing The System Location
Choosing the System Location Choosing the System Location The MediaNetwork hardware is modular and consists of: • Media engine • Avid MEDIArray XT drive enclosures • MEDIASwitch 4 GB (16-port and 10 port) • Ethernet switches • Fibre Channel clients •... -
Page 16: Customer Responsibility
Chapter 1 Site Planning Overview • Make sure you have Ethernet connections near the MediaNetwork workgroup. 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 MediaNetwork workgroup to allow you to talk with Avid Customer Support, if necessary. - Page 17 Customer Responsibility 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.
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Page 19: Chapter 2 System Layout Overview
Chapter 2 System Layout Overview The Avid Unity MediaNetwork 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 mounting-hole layouts. Clearance and Access For normal operation, you’ll need to maintain approximately two feet (0.6 meters) of open space in front of and behind the rack. -
Page 20: Supported Cabling
Chapter 2 System Layout Overview Supported Cabling Use optical cable to connect the Avid Unity Media Engine to Avid MEDIArray XT drive enclosures, and MediaNetwork clients to the MEDIASwitch. For a diagram of the Fibre Channel network and Ethernet cabling see “Avid Unity Media Engine Infrastructure —... -
Page 21: Dimensions And Weight
Dimensions and Weight exposure. Tampering with this laser based product or operating this product outside the limits of this specification may be considered an act of “manufacturing,” and will require, under law, recertification of the modified product with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (21 CFR 1040). - Page 22 Chapter 2 System Layout Overview...
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Page 23: Chapter 3 Environmental Requirements
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. Physical Site Characteristics The Avid Unity MediaNetwork hardware is designed to operate in a standard “open office” or computer-room environment. -
Page 24: Security Considerations
Chapter 3 Environmental Requirements For example, the MediaSwitch can operate in an environment of 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C), but the media engine 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 media engine is running. -
Page 25: Chapter 4 Electrical Requirements
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. -
Page 26: Hardware Component Power Cords
Chapter 4 Electrical Requirements Avid recommends the use of UPSs, appropriately sized for your MediaNetwork workgroup or conditioned power in your computer room environment. This provides protection against sudden power surges or losses that could cause you to lose files or experience data corruption. -
Page 27: Nema 5-15P Style Plug
Hardware Component Power Cords Use the following guidelines to replace the original cord set: • CEE-22 requirements: The female receptacle of the cord set, shown in the following figure must comply with CEE-22 requirements. Receptacle (CEE-22) Receptacle (CEE-22)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. -
Page 28: Ups Power Cord
Chapter 4 Electrical Requirements 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. The following figure shows the plug and receptacle. -
Page 29: Chapter 5 Networking Requirements
Chapter 5 Networking Requirements You need to consider connecting all of the Avid Unity Media Engine clients you attach to the MediaNetwork workgroup to an Ethernet network. The network allows you to pass media files, through TransferManagers, 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. - Page 30 Chapter 5 Networking Requirements • 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 Router Avid Avid Avid You must connect the media engine 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.
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Page 31: Chapter 6 Site Planning Check List
Chapter 6 Site Planning Check List As you prepare your site for the Avid Unity media engine 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 components. -
Page 32: Environment
Chapter 6 Site Planning Check List Environment System location has a sturdy, level floor with no vibration. System location provides adequate airflow to cool the hardware. System location is not a high-traffic area. System location is clean and free from dust, smoke, and other airborne contaminants. -
Page 33: Network
Network Network All network cables are installed An switch for licensing is installed, if needed. An Ethernet router is installed, if needed. Ethernet network connections are available for each MediaNetwork client. MediaNetwork Networking Information IP Address Subnet Mask Media Engine MediaSwitch #1 MediaSwitch #2 Ethernet switch (Licensing) - Page 34 Chapter 6 Site Planning Check List...
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Page 35: Appendix A Regulatory And Safety Notices
Appendix A Regulatory and Safety Notices Warnings and Cautions Never install equipment if it appears damaged. Disconnect the power cord before servicing unit. Only perform the services explicitly described in this document. For services or procedures not outlined in this document, speak with authorized Avid service personnel. -
Page 36: Canadian Ices-003
EN55024:1998/EN61000 — 3-2, 4-2, 4-3, 4-4, 4-5, 4-6, 4-11 Manufacturer’s Name: Avid Technology, Inc. 1925 Andover Street Tewksbury, MA 01876, USA European Contact: Nearest Avid Sales and Service Office or Avid Technology International B.V. Sandyford Business Center Unit 3, Dublin 18, Ireland Type of Equipment: Information Technology Equipment... - Page 37 Products for the UNIX Operating System: AirPlay, AirSPACE, AirSpeed, DNxchange, VideoSPACE Products for media networks and workgroups: Avid ProEncode, Avid Unity ISIS, Avid Unity Media Engine, Avid Unity MediaManager, Avid Unity MediaNetwork (includes File Manager), Avid Unity TransferManager, LANserver, LANserver EX, MEDIArray, MEDIArray...
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Page 38: Disposal Of Waste Equipment By Users In The European Union
Australia and New Zealand EMC Regulations Nigel Streatfiled General Manager Avid Technology (Australia) Unit B 5 Skyline Place French Forest NSW 2086... -
Page 39: Taiwan Emc Regulations
Taiwan EMC Regulations Taiwan EMC Regulations Taiwan EMC Regulations BSMI Class A EMC Warning... - Page 40 Appendix A Regulatory and Safety Notices...
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