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Avid Unity
Avid MEDIArray
Enclosure Replacement Procedure
This document provides instructions for replacing the Avid Unity LANshare LP enclosure
and the Avid MEDIArray LP enclosure. The replacement enclosure does not include the 16
data drives (accessible from the front). You need to use the 16 data drives from the enclosure
you are replacing. Depending on which enclosure you are replacing, the process might
require you to swap the internal system drive and any optional adapter boards you might
have installed. Avid recommends that you read all the information in this document
thoroughly before replacing the enclosure.
You need to return your old enclosure to Avid using the packaging that came with the
replacement enclosure. Specific return instructions are included with your replacement
enclosure, and varies by location.
The replacement enclosure comes the Windows
the followings options for getting the replacement enclosure operational. Procedures to
support these options are included in this document.
Avid Unity LANshare LP Enclosures
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If your Avid Unity LANshare LP enclosure has additional adapter boards installed, you
need to move them from the old enclosure to the new.
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Move the internal system drive from your old enclosure into the new enclosure. Your
Avid Unity software should run as it did before. If you are prompted for a Windows
Product Key Certificate of Authenticity, use the number provided on the side of the new
enclosure. The Avid Unity LANshare LP runs on the Windows 2003 operating system.
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Install the data drives from your old enclosure into the new enclosure.
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The Windows operating system is expected to detect a new system board and require
you to Authenticate the operating system. Authenticate the Windows operating system
using the new Windows Product Key Certificate of Authenticity provided with the new
enclosure, and install your Avid Unity software version on the new enclosure.
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LANshare LP and
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Summary of Contents for Avid Technology Unity LANshare LP
- Page 1 Avid Unity LANshare LP Enclosures • If your Avid Unity LANshare LP enclosure has additional adapter boards installed, you need to move them from the old enclosure to the new. • Move the internal system drive from your old enclosure into the new enclosure. Your Avid Unity software should run as it did before.
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Avid MEDIArray LP Enclosures • If your Avid MEDIArray LP enclosure has additional adapter boards installed, you need to move them from the old enclosure to the new. • Install the data drives from your old enclosure into the new enclosure. •... -
Page 3: Symbols And Conventions
Italic font is used to emphasize certain words and to indicate variables. Avid Unity v4.2.x Supported Slot Locations The following illustration represents the rear of the Avid Unity LANshare LP and Avid MEDIArray LP enclosure. The table following the figure lists the standard and optional boards supported in the enclosures. - Page 4 The following table lists the standard and optional boards that are supported in the LANserver PCI slots. Supported Slot Configuration PCI Slot Interface Description 1 PCI-X Fibre Channel board LANshare LP drive enclosure — The ATTO CTFC-42XS adapter board is an optional board used to connect Fibre Channel clients or one MEDIArray LP drive enclosure.
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Page 5: Replacing Your Old Enclosure
Remove the following cables and application key (dongle): 1. Make sure the Avid Unity LANshare LP or MEDIArray LP enclosure is shut down. 2. Remove the application key from the USB port on the back of the enclosure. -
Page 6: Remove The Data Drives
Remove the Data Drives Data drives are not included in your new enclosure, you must removed the 16 data drives from your old enclosure before removing the enclosure from your rack. When installing the drives in your new enclosure, it is not necessary to replace them in the same positions as they were in the old enclosure. -
Page 7: Remove The Enclosure From The Rack
Replacing Your Old Enclosure Remove the Enclosure From the Rack You must have someone helping you lift the enclosure while you are moving the enclosure in or out of the rack. To remove the enclosure from the rack: 1. Remove the four rack screws from the front of the rack enclosure. 2. - Page 8 To attach the inner slide rails on the new enclosure: 1. Remove the three screws securing both inner slide rails from each side of the enclosure. Attaching the Inner Slide Rails 1 of 6 slide rail screws Raised tab Notched end 2.
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Page 9: Moving The Adapter Boards
Replacing Your Old Enclosure Moving the Adapter Boards You need to move the additional and optional adapter boards to the new enclosure. To move the boards: 1. Remove the cover screw from each side of the old enclosure top cover. The two screws are about 5 inches from the front of the enclosure;... -
Page 10: Swapping The System Drive
5. Remove the screw holding the adapter board in place in the old enclosure. Adaptor Board Slot Screw Adapter board screw 6. Lift the adapter board out of the old enclosure. 7. Remove the screw holding the slot cover in place in the new enclosure. 8. - Page 11 Replacing Your Old Enclosure To move the internal drives: 1. Remove the cover screw from each side of the old enclosure top cover (if not already done). The two screws are about 5 inches from the front of the enclosure; one on each side.
- Page 12 5. Lift the drive enough to access the signal and power cables. 6. Unplug the power and signal cables from the drives. Internal Drive Cables DVD cable Power cable Signal cable 7. Label the drive from the new enclosure as “New” so not to confuse them with the drive from the old enclosure.
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Page 13: Windows Product Key Certificate
Windows Product Key Certificate 15. Install the drive from the new enclosure into the old enclosure, when returning it to Avid. 16. Replace the top covers and screws on both enclosures. 17. Reinstall the new enclosure into the rack using the removal instruction as a guide, see “Remove the Enclosure From the Rack”... - Page 14 6. Type the company name in the Organization text box. 7. Click Next. The Your Product Key screen appears. 8. Type the Product Key from the Certificate of Authenticity in the Product key text box. The certificate is located on the side of the enclosure. 9.
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Page 15: Windows Activation
Windows Activation Windows Activation When starting a new system or after recovering the Windows operating system, you need to run the Windows Setup utility to set the operating system parameters. You need to have the Windows license number to type in as part of the configuration. Avid provides the license number on the Sticker on the side of the enclosure. - Page 16 3. Click on the Next button. “Generating new Installation ID” appears briefly and then the “Activate Windows by phone” dialog appears. 4. Select your country from the Step 1 menu. When you select your country, the phone number for your location appears in the Step 2.
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Page 17: Technical Support Information
Technical Support Information Technical Support Information Most products feature a number of coverage options. Avid Assurance service offerings are designed to facilitate your use of Avid solutions. Service options include extended telephone coverage, automatic software maintenance, extended hardware warranty, and preferred pricing on replacement parts. - Page 18 Windows and Microsoft are either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners. Avid Unity LANshare LP and Avid MEDIArray LP Enclosure Replacement Procedure • 0130-30144-01 Rev. A • March 2009• 03/30/09 09:04...
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