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- Page 1 Avid® FastServe | Ingest / Live Edit Setup Guide Version 2019.1...
- Page 2 Legal Notices Product specifications are subject to change without notice and do not represent a commitment on the part of Avid Technology, Inc. This product is subject to the terms and conditions of a software license agreement provided with the software. The product may only be used in accordance with the license agreement.
- Page 3 The warlib C++ Library is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU Lesser General Public License for more details. Portions copyright © 2012 Avid Technology, Inc.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Using This Guide ............9 Symbols and Conventions . - Page 6 Connecting LTC - XLR ............34 Connecting AES .
- Page 7 Updating VSCommander ............61 Updating AirSpeedTranslator .
- Page 8 VDCP Commands Supported by OVS ......... . 90 LTC Timecode Connector Specifications .
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Page 9: Using This Guide
Using This Guide Congratulations on your purchase of an Avid ingest server. FastServe | Live Edit and FastServe | Ingest are multi channel, video servers, that provide ingest, real-time NetStream to shared storage, E2E confidence preview channels and editing tools. FastServe | Live Edit and FastServe | Ingest currently support up to four UHD channels or eight HD channels. -
Page 10: Avid Fastserve | Ingest / Fastserve | Live Edit Server Overview
Avid FastServe | Ingest / FastServe | Live Edit Server Overview This guide covers everything you need to know to unpack, install and configure your FastServe | Live Edit and FastServe | Ingest server hardware and software. This chapter provides an overview of the FastServe | Live Edit and FastServe | Ingest server, starting with how to unpack and inspect your server. -
Page 11: Unpack And Inspect Checklist
Avid recommends that you keep all packaging materials for at least 90 days. If you need to return a server to Avid Technology, Inc., the server and all components must be repackaged in its original packaging material to ensure that there is no damage during shipment. -
Page 12: Hardware Components
Hardware Components Linux CentOS 7.4 Server Hardware The FastServe | Live Edit / FastServe | Ingest server ships with: • 2x 1-Gb and 2x 10-Gb Ethernet ports, • 4x USB ports (2 front panel / 2 back panel), • 2x Serial interfaces, •... -
Page 13: Determine Media Drive Health By Viewing Led Status
Media Drive Example • The left Power/Activity LED (blue) is solid when a drive has power and flashes when the drive is in use. • The right Fault LED (red) is lit when an error is detected, or if the drive is rebuilding or initializing. -
Page 14: Server Front Panel And Led Control Panel
Media Drive LEDs(Continued) Fault Power/Activity (Red) (Blue) LED Drive State Action Required Activity Fast Initializing - Indicates the media drive is None. (flashing) flashing initializing. Occurs on initial array creation, or when rebuilding. On solid Slow Degraded drive - Can be seen on more You have some time, but you flashing than one drive, and on the same or... -
Page 15: Drive Array
LED Control Panel Letter Description Description System Drive activity LED Indicates drive activity from the onboard SATA controller and blinks when either of the system Power button drives is being accessed. USB Socket Two USB sockets. Drive Array For FastServe | Live Edit / FastServe | Ingest server data integrity, RAID 60 configuration consisting of 16 striped disks with dual parity is created. -
Page 16: Ethernet Ports
Ethernet Ports The FastServe | Live Edit or FastServe | Ingest Server comes equipped with four Ethernet connectors. Although all four are functional, we currently support the use of only two of these connectors at the same time. The 1GB connector is essential for the IPMI BIOS Connection. Although it is possible to use the 1Gb and 10Gb ETH ports simultaneously, it is crucial to set them in different subnets for them to work properly. -
Page 17: Usb Ports
USB Ports There are two USB ports located on the rear of the Avid FastServe | Live Edit or FastServe | Ingest server. VGA Port There is one VGA port located on the rear of the Avid FastServe | Live Edit or FastServe | Ingest server. -
Page 18: Serial Port
Serial Port There is one Serial port located on the rear of the Avid FastServe | Live Edit or FastServe | Ingest server. Reference There is one Reference input and one Reference loop port located on the rear of the Avid FastServe | Live Edit or FastServe | Ingest server. -
Page 19: Uhd Scaler Outputs
UHD Scaler Outputs Scaler outputs are used when FastServe | Live Edit or FastServe | Ingest server is in the UHD DNxHR mode. Each scaler output provides a resolution of 1 x 1080p. Scaler outputs can also be used with OSD. In that mode, the channel name is located in the left row of the SDI outputs. - Page 21 UHD Configurations...
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Page 28: Installing The Server Hardware
Installing the Server Hardware This chapter describes how to install anFastServe | Live Edit or FastServe | Ingest server on your site. Topics in this chapter include: • Electrostatic Discharge Precautions • Installing FastServe | Live Edit / FastServe | Ingest Hardware in a Rack •... -
Page 29: Installing Fastserve | Live Edit / Fastserve | Ingest Hardware In A Rack
Installing FastServe | Live Edit / FastServe | Ingest Hardware in a Rack The FastServe | Ingest / FastServe | LiveEdit server is designed for 19-inch racks and requires three EIA rack units (3U), or 130 mm of rack space. Dimensions of the FastServe | Live Edit / FastServe | Ingest server are: Height 130mm;... -
Page 30: Positioning The Server In The Rack
Positioning the Server in the Rack The following information helps you decide where to install the Avid FastServe | Live Edit or FastServe | Ingest in the rack. To position the server in the rack enclosure: Select a position in the rack where the FastServe | Live Edit or FastServe | Ingest server is at the proper baseline position. -
Page 31: Cabling The Server
When you are installing drives in the Avid FastServe | Live Edit or FastServe | Ingest server, begin the installation at the bottom of a column of drives. Make sure the first drive you install is level and flat as you insert it into the server. Do not force a drive into a slot. -
Page 32: Fastserve | Live Edit / Fastserve | Ingest Server Connection Information
FastServe | Live Edit / FastServe | Ingest Server Connection Information The rear panel of the FastServe | Live Edit / FastServe | Ingest server provides access to the power supplies, video port, 1 and 10 gigabit (Gb) Ethernet ports, VGA port, serial port, two USB connectors for the keyboard, mouse, Reference IN and OUT sockets, LTC Input and Video Inputs/Outputs. -
Page 33: Connecting Network
Connecting Network The FastServe | Live Edit or FastServe | Ingest server comes equipped with two 1 Gigabit and two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports. The network (Ethernet) interface is used for communication between the server, the server controllers, and other network devices. The Server includes four network interface cards (NIC) for communication with the control hosts and the general network. -
Page 34: Connecting Video Reference
Connecting Video Reference To work properly, the FastServe | Live Edit or FastServe | Ingest server must receive a valid reference (Genlock) signal. When using an Analog GENLOCK source, you can connect one ANALOG REF plug as the input and the other ANALOG REF plug will automatically serve as the output (Loop). When using Analog GENLOCK, it is recommended to put a 75-OHM termination on the REF out. -
Page 35: Turning On The Server
To connect SDI video input cables: 1. Ensure that you have proper SDI video (75 ohm-rated) interface coaxial cables available. 2. Connect the SDI input signal to an incoming SDI input on the server. 3. 3.Connect the other end of all SDI input cables to your devices that are sending the input signal to the server. -
Page 36: Setting Ipmi Connection
Setting IPMI Connection Your FastServe | Live Edit or FastServe | Ingest server gives you access to the Intelligent Platform Management Interface. Correctly configured IPMI performs power control operations or gives you remote access to a Linux console. To configure an IPMI connection: 1. - Page 37 Press Enter. 10. Set IPv4 Subnet Mask according to your network settings (e.g.: 255.255.224.0). Press Enter. 11. Set IPv4 Gateway Address according to your network configuration (Ex: 10.10.0.254). Press Enter. 12. Save and Exit by pressing F10. 13. Restart your FastServe | Live Edit or FastServe | Ingest server. To connect to your FastServe | Live Edit or FastServe | Ingest server through IPMI: 1.
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Page 38: Configuring The Remote Console Connection
Configuring the Remote Console Connection Once you have logged on to the IPMI web service, you can now configure your Remote Console connection. To connect to the Remote Console for the first time: 1. Log into the IPMI service as described above. 2. - Page 39 g. Press OK to close this window. 7. Press Apply and OK to close the Java Control Panel. 8. Go to the Downloads folder and launch the jviewer.jnlp file. 9. Accept the Security Warning and press Run. 10. Your Remote Console is now available and can be used. 11.
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Page 40: Setting Up Remote Access To The Server
Setting Up Remote Access to the Server FastServe | Live Edit / FastServe | Ingest software supports BIOS IPMI to enable remote access to the system. For more information on how to setup an IPMI connection, see “Setting IPMI Connection” on page IPMI provides an overview of the general health of the system: You can also power on or off your server using the Power Control and Status section:... -
Page 41: How To Use The Vim Editor
How To Use the vim Editor For the purpose of this manual, we are going to use vim to edit files.These are the most common vim operations: • Use the keyboard arrows to find the required position in the file. •... -
Page 42: Upgrading The Operating System
Upgrading The Operating System This topic provides information on how to upgrade your server’s operating system from CentOS5 to the CentOS7 version. The upgrade procedures included in this topic should be conducted by qualified Avid support personnel. Upgrading Checklist The following table provides a checklist of tasks that must be performed when upgrading your FastServe | Ingest or FastServe | Live system. -
Page 43: Checking Bios Configuration
Checking BIOS Configuration In the event that you need to re-image your FastServe | Live Edit or FastServe | Ingest server, you should check your BIOS settings before installing the CentOS 7 software. To check if BIOS is configured correctly: 1. -
Page 44: Loading The Centos 7 Image On Your Server
Using the Windows Win32DiskImager Win32DiskImager is a Windows program for saving and restoring images from removable drives. It can be used to write boot images to a USB flash device, making it bootable. Loading the CentOS 7 Image on Your Server This topic contains information on how to load the CentOS 7 restore image on your FastServe | Live Edit or FastServe | Ingest system. -
Page 45: Configuration Procedures
Configuration Procedures The following table provides a checklist of tasks that must be performed when configuring the FastServe | Live Edit / FastServe | Ingest before installing the OVS software. Verify your network connection (IP address), as described in the topic “Assigning an IP Address”... -
Page 46: Updating The Network Configuration File
4. Set the following information: ONBOOT=yes (not used Ethernet ports should have value “no”) IPADDR= HWADDR= (use data from the previous step) NETMASK= GATEWAY=10.10.0.254 The gateway parameter is mandatory for NEXIS. Otherwise, the NEXIS client cannot find the NEXIS server by name. It needs to be the same gateway as the NEXIS server connected to it. 5. -
Page 47: Installing Kernel
Installing Kernel If your Linux is freshly installed, use the newest available kernel from the INST_PACK. To install kernel: 1. Download the following file: kernel-3.10.0-693.5.2.el7.Avid.x86_64.rpm 2. Copy the downloaded kernel to the /data/public folder. 3. Execute the following command: rpm -ivh /data/public/kernel-3.10.0-693.5.2.el7.Avid.x86_64.rpm 4. -
Page 48: Configuring The Grub File
Configuring the GRUB File A GRUB (Grand Unified Bootloader) file is a boot loader package. It is responsible for loading and transferring control to an operating system kernel software. To edit the GRUB configuration file: 1. Connect to your FastServe machine with PuTTY or other terminal emulator. Or connect a keyboard and a VGA monitor directly to server. -
Page 49: Installing The Avid Ovs Software
5. Check if line “datetext” is commented in /etc/logrotate.conf. If it is not, comment it with #datetext. 6. Restart the crond service and check the status: systemctl restart crond systemctl status crond.service Installing the Avid OVS Software The following table provides a checklist of tasks that must be performed when installing Avid OVS manually for the first time on a FastServe | Live Edit or FastServe | Ingest server. -
Page 50: Steps Required After Ovs Installation
Steps Required After OVS Installation The following table provides a checklist of tasks that must be performed after installing Avid OVS for the first time on a FastServe | Live Edit or FastServe | Ingest server. Set the date, time, and time zone settings, as described in the topic “Setting the Date, Time and Time Zone on the Server”... -
Page 51: Setting The Cpu Speed
7. Set your local and hardware clock date and time: timedatectl set-time '2019-02-05 10:55:59' hwclock --systohc 8. Verify the new settings with the following commands: date timedatectl Setting the CPU Speed The tuned.conf file is responsible for setting a correct CPU speed. This file does not exist on a machine with freshly installed Linux. -
Page 52: Checking The Hardware Key
## Codec boards map ## C[logical_board_num]=[physical_board_num] - Map physical boards in PCI enumeration to OVS logical boards ## logical boards are enumerated internally in bottom up order by appearance ## the logical_board_num is actually redundant, physical_board_num < 0 means a board not to be used ## M=[logical_board_num] - Clean mixer board number (H!=M) ## H=[logical_board_num] - OSD helper board number (H!=M) -
Page 53: Updating Firmware Of Dvg Boards
Updating Firmware of DVG Boards Although the DVG board firmware is copied to /usr/dvg/ during OVS installation, it may not be compatible with your machine. You can burn your firmware through the FastServe | Live Edit / FastServe | Ingest Web Settings, or using the FastServe | Live Edit Controller. After upgrading your operating system from CentOS 5 to CentOS7, the firmware is already burnt but the “burning_status”... -
Page 54: Editing The User_Pre_Vs File
A broken firmware can prompt the FastServe server to display error messages about an invalid license. In case you receive such error message and the license is valid, check the DVG board FW. The table below presents an overview of the possible error messages and their short description: Error Message Description Broken license 6... -
Page 55: Raid Configuration
To edit the vsPreferences.cfg file: 1. Connect to your console with PuTTY or other terminal emulator. The default vsPreferences.cfg file is created when OVS is run for the first time. 2. Open the vsPreferences.cfg file in the vim editor: vim /data/VS/bin/vsPreferences.cfg 3. - Page 56 2. If the displayed version is older than BIOS/FW/Boot:7.11-0 / Driver: 1.2-1, update it. a. Download the 81605z_fw_b33173.zip file and copy it to the /data/public/ folder. b. Decompress 81605z_fw_b33173.zip file to /data/public/ 81605z_fw_b33173/ folder. unzip -o /data/public/81605z_fw_b33173.zip -d /data/public/ 81605z_fw_b33173/ c.
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Page 57: Updating The Avidregistry
Updating the AvidRegistry Update the AvidRegistry to avoid network issues between Avid NEXIS and the FastServe | Live Edit / FastServe | Ingest server. Follow the steps described here in the Re-installing NEXIS Client chapter. Make sure the correct eth port is entered. The configuration entered here needs to match your current network setup. -
Page 58: Manually Installing Individual Components
Manually Installing Individual Components This topic describes how to manually update and configure individual components of the FastServe system. For more information see the following sections: • Updating Logrotate • Re-installing NEXIS Client • Installing the Latest OVS Build • Updating VSCommander •... -
Page 59: Re-Installing Nexis Client
Re-installing NEXIS Client You can easily upgrade the NEXIS Client using the FastServe WebSettings. But if you wish to re- install the Client manually, it is recommended to remove all associated components before installing the new version of the NEXIS Client. To reinstall Avid NEXIS Client components: 1. -
Page 60: Installing The Latest Ovs Build
8. For version 18.9.0_15, check the current logging mask after installing: a. Check the current logging mask: avidfos_ctrl -l b. Change the logging mask to 0x1200024b. avidfos_ctrl -s 0x1200024b c. Check the current logging mask after change: avidfos_ctrl -l 9. Restart the AvidNEXISClient: systemctl restart avidfos 10. -
Page 61: Updating Vscommander
Updating VSCommander To update the VSCommander to its latest version, follow the steps listed in this procedure. To update VSCommander: 1. Copy the VSCommander installer to /data/public and install it: Copy the VSCommander-2018.XX.X.XXXX-9d3e198.el5_5.x86_64.rpm build to / data/public rpm -e VSCommander rpm -Uvh /data/public/VSCommander-2018.12.1.5094-9d3e198.el5_5.x86_64.rpm - -force 2. -
Page 62: Updating Vswrapper
c. change <DebugModule SQL="No" OCIPDebugLevel="1"/> to <DebugModule SQL="No" OCIPDebugLevel="3"/>. d. vim /data/VSCommander/logrotate.conf change rotate 50 to rotate 250. e. vim /data/AirSpeedTranslator/AirSpeedTranslator.xml change <MinLevel>WARNING</MinLevel> to <MinLevel>INFO</MinLevel> vim /data/AirSpeedTranslator/logrotate.conf change rotate 50 to rotate 250. 2. (Option) Increase log level to DEBUG in OVSCommander: a. -
Page 63: Installing The Proxy Component
Installing the Proxy Component To install the proxy application, follow the steps listed in this procedure. To install the proxy application: 1. Stop the server: /data/VS/bin/set_run -s all 2. Install the proxy component: rm -frv /data/VS/bin/vsProxy/* rm -frv /data/public/vsProxy/* Copy vsProxy-XXXX-X-X-XX-g1b5d9ae-312.tar.gz to /data/public tar -xvzf /data/public/vsProxy-2018-9-5-30-g1b5d9ae-312.tar.gz -C /data/ public/ cd /data/public/vsProxy/... -
Page 64: Installing The Websettings Component
Installing the WebSettings Component To install the WebSettings component, follow the steps listed in this procedure. To update the WebSettings component: To install a newer version of the WebSettings (downgrade is not possible), follow the commands listed in the below example procedure. rpm -e modSVIP rpm -e modOVS rpm -e modSystem... -
Page 65: Manually Burning Dvg Boards Firmware
Manually Burning DVG Boards Firmware Although the DVG board firmware is copied to /usr/dvg/ during OVS installation, it may not be compatible with your machine. We recommend using the FastServe WebSettings for upgrading the firmware. For more information, see the Administrator’s Guide. In some cases, it may not be possible to burn the firmware using a FastServe | Live Edit / FastServe | Ingest user interface. - Page 66 You should see four (4) boards. 3. Check the available firmware: cd /usr/dvg 4. (Advanced users only) Replacing a single firmware. Board 0 preparation: a. Use dvgflash to check the firmware installed on the board: dvgflash -board 0 -reconf -list b.
- Page 67 d. Burn input / output firmware for the DVG card (required for I/O setup 1In 7Out): dvgflash -board 0 -write xdcam_io_xxxx.bin It is recommended to have all required firmware for each required format burned for each board. e. Burn output/ output firmware for the DVG card: dvgflash -board 0 -write xdcam_oo_xxxx.bin Confirm burning of the listed firmware: dvgflash -board 0 -reconf -list...
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Page 68: Maintaining And Troubleshooting Your Server
Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your Server This chapter covers procedures for the CentOS 7 operating system. This chapter contains information on how to perform preventative maintenance on your FastServe | Live Edit or FastServe | Ingest system, as well as how to troubleshoot your server when problems or failures occur. -
Page 69: Troubleshooting 10Gb Connection Issues
5. After the OVS is stopped, open the vsPreferences file: vim /data/VS/bin/vsPreferences.cfg Change the data network interface to the correct one. 6. Start the OVS software: /data/VS/bin/set_run -a all Troubleshooting 10GB Connection Issues If you encounter any issues connecting to the server via the 10GB interface, make sure you have configured the server as described in the Updating the Network Configuration File topic. - Page 70 c. Remove the drives from the chassis by pushing the button, then pull the handle to unlatch the drive and slide the drive carrier out of the server. d. Unscrew the old drive from the carrier, noting the holes used for each screw on the carrier. e.
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Page 71: Changing The Timezone Manually
Click on RAID recovery for the replaced drive. 5. In the following window, select Disk recovery to rebuild one drive only. Or choose Fast Recovery to perform a quick recovery of your drive. The Disk recovery option rebuilds and restores the replaced drive, but it is a time-consuming process. Fast recovery is much quicker but it will erase all data from all drives during the rebuilding process. -
Page 72: Removing And Replacing The Server Main Cover
Removing and Replacing the Server Main Cover The FastServe | Live Edit or FastServe | Ingest server must be operated with the chassis cover in place to ensure proper cooling. However, you will need to remove the main cover to add or replace components inside of the server (Video I/O board set). -
Page 73: Replacing Power Modules
Replacing Power Modules The FastServe | Live Edit or FastServe | Ingest server is designed to run with two operating power modules. A power module can be replaced if it fails. If a power module fails, the LED on the power module and the front panel LED turn red and a beeping alarm sounds. -
Page 74: Identifying And Replacing Failed Fans
Identifying and Replacing Failed Fans In the event that you have one or more fan failures, you can replace them. First, you must identify which fan has failed. Then, once you know which fan it is, you need to figure out when you can replace it. -
Page 75: Replacing Failed Dvg Boards
5. Reconnect all peripheral devices and the AC power cords into the server. Replacing Failed DVG Boards In the event that you have one or more DVG board failures, you can replace them. First, you must identify which board has failed. Then, once you know which board it is, you need to figure out when you can replace it. - Page 76 7. To remove a DVG board, do the following: a. Remove the PHY data Harness (black cable) from the DVG board. b. Release the Hold Down Bracket using the thumbscrews, and then slide it out of the chassis. c. Remove the remaining cables. Before removing more than one card, it is recommended to observe how the cables are connected.
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Page 77: Replacing Failed Phy Boards
1)Power + PHY data Harness 2)REF (MCX RG179 -BNC CBL) 3)Scaller (MCX RG179 -BNC CBL) 4)AES 5)Data socket Replacing Failed PHY Boards In the event that you have one or more SDI PHY physical interface failures, you can replace them. First, you must identify which interface has failed. - Page 78 7. To remove a PHY interface, do the following: a. Remove the PHY-DVG Mini SAS Cable (black cable) from the PHY interface. b. Remove power socket from the PHY interface. c. Remove the thumbscrews from the rear panel of the PHY interface.
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Page 79: Replacing Failed Raid Controller
8. Release the PHY interface and then slide it out of the chassis. Replacing Failed RAID Controller In the event that you have one or more RAID controller failures, you can replace them. The system should be taken offline and powered down before replacing boards. Before you begin, you must obtain replacement RAID controller for your FastServe | Live Edit or FastServe | Ingest server. - Page 80 6. To remove a RAID controller, do the following: a. Remove the thumbscrews from the top of the bracket. b. Remove all Mini SAS disk cables (black cables). c. Remove the other side of these cables from the front (disk) part of the server.
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Page 81: Replacing System Drives In The Chassis
d. Release the RAID controller by sliding it out of the chassis. Replacing System Drives in the Chassis Before you begin, make sure you have replacement system drives available for your FastServe | Live Edit or FastServe | Ingest server. The system should be taken offline and powered down before replacing boards. -
Page 82: Accessing The Knowledge Base
6. Disconnect 1) power and 2) SATA plugs from the drive: 7. Slide out the system drive. Accessing the Knowledge Base The Avid Customer Support Knowledge Base (Knowledge Base) provides additional information that is frequently updated. Some locations on the Knowledge Base require you to log in as a registered user, but you can access most of the information in the Knowledge Base without registering and logging in. -
Page 83: Appendix A Specifications And Notices
Specifications and Notices This section provides information on the dimensions and weight, the environmental, the electrical, acoustic, audio, video and the power cord specifications for the Avid FastServe | Live Edit or FastServe | Ingest Server (UHDS models). This section also provides a detailed listing of all technical system specifications and connector pinouts for the FastServe | Live Edit or FastServe | Ingest server. -
Page 84: Environmental Specifications
Environmental Specifications The following table lists the environmental specifications. Environmental Specifications Operating Operating Non Operating Component Temperature Humidity Temperature FastServe | Live Edit or FastServe | 5°C to 40°C -40°C to 70°C Ingest Server (UHDS model) Power Specifications The following table lists the Power specifications. Power Specifications Component Voltage... -
Page 85: Video Channel Specifications
Video Channel Specifications This section describes the specifications regarding video channels. Available I/O Configurations: • All UHDS model servers support 4xUHD bi-directional channels or 8xHD bi-directional channels. The following also applies: • PAL, NTSC, 1080i 50/59.94, 720p 50/59.94, 1080p 50/59.94 Channel Configuration The FastServe | Live Edit or FastServe | Ingest server provides Fully Flexible I/O setup. -
Page 86: Video Inputs
- DNxHD SQ Includes the following compression rates: • 145 Mbps • 120 Mbps • 290 Mbps - DNxHD HQX Includes the following compression rates: • 220 Mbps • 185 Mbps • 440 Mbps Video Inputs 1 X SDI / HD-SDI per Video input Loop 2 X SDI / HD-SDI per input - clean Monitoring 2 X SDI / HD-SDI per input with OSD Video Outputs... -
Page 87: Storage
Control and Synchronization Specifications(Continued) Parameter Specification Controllers • FastServe | Live Edit / FastServe | Ingest Controller • Pivot Manual Control • Avid OCIP Open Control Interface Protocol – internal protocol. • NetStream synchronized recording at NEXIS storage platform • IsoSync synchronized cue, record, and stop across multiple servers through the user interface Timecode... -
Page 88: Connection Specifications
Connection Specifications This section describes the connection specifications. Connection Specifications Parameter Specification Serial two (2) DB-9 RS-422 connectors LTC IN one (1) XLR connector SATA two (2) SATA connectors Reference IN/Loop Two (2) BNC connectors (1 In and 1 Loop Out) Keyboard/Mouse Ports Four (4) USB 2.0 connectors, for USB compatible keyboard and mouse. -
Page 89: Ethernet Connector Specifications
Ethernet Connector Specifications The following table lists the 4 Ethernet connectors (RJ-45) specifications on the chassis. Ethernet Connector Specifications, Female Pin # Wire Color Signal Function White-Orange TD A+ Positive differential transmit Orange TD A– Negative differential transmit White-Green RD B+ Positive differential receive Blue TD C+... -
Page 90: Vdcp Commands Supported By Ovs
VDCP Commands Supported by OVS The following commands are implemented in Avid FastServe | Live Edit or FastServe | Ingest server for the VDCP protocl. Supported Optional VDCP Commands Command Description 1x.00 - STOP The STOP command will return the selected port to the IDLE state. The STOP command can be issued to a port in any state. - Page 91 Supported Optional VDCP Commands(Continued) Command Description 2x.2C - RECORD INIT WITH This command is similar to the CUE command but allows play out of just a part of the DATA 2x.2C - RECORD INIT WITH The RECORD INIT WITH DATA command has all the features and requirements of the DATA RECORD INIT command with the following changes: The ID may already exist on the disk (e.g.
- Page 92 Supported Optional VDCP Commands(Continued) Command Description 3x.16 - ID REQUEST This command tells the controller whether the ID is currently in the ‘get from archive list’ for the selected port and whether the ID is currently in the disk and the ARCHIVE. This command allows the automation controller to ask if an ID it needs for future playout is in the DISK or ARCHIVE.
- Page 93 Supported Optional VDCP Commands(Continued) Command Description 3x.18 - ID’S ADDED LIST This request allows a controller to inquire about items that were added to the disk system by another signal port. The command returns to the controller a list of the IDs that have been added to the disk system since the last ID’s ADDED request, or unreported ID’s from before the last IDs ADDED request if not all were read.
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Page 94: Ltc Timecode Connector Specifications
LTC Timecode Connector Specifications The LTC In is an AC coupled input which requires a minimum 100mV between the LTC and ground. Peak-Peak input levels cannot be lower than 1.5V. LTC Loopthrough displays Playback, Channel 2. In the following LTC diagram: •... -
Page 95: Uninterruptible Power Supply (Ups)
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Avid highly recommends you create a separate derived power system for your Avid FastServe | Live Edit or FastServe | Ingest. This provides protection against sudden power surges or losses that could cause you to lose files or experience data corruption.The power outlets need to be from the same distribution panel. -
Page 96: Chapter B Fastserve | Live Edit Controller - Technical Specification
FastServe | Live Edit Controller - Technical Specification FastServe | Live Edit’s intelligent hardware controller makes it easy to control and edit breaking news stories, game highlights, and deliver replays instantly. Get fast access to clips, playlists, server controls, and configuration tools through its intuitive touchscreen and tactile controls. Scroll, navigate, select, edit, assign, present, and export clips through user-customizable buttons, a configurable jog wheel, and T-bar. -
Page 97: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications The below table presents the current hardware specification of the FastServe | Live Edit Controller. Atom N270 Operating System Linux Memory 1 GB RAM System hard drive 8 GB SSD 5.7-inch (144.8 mm) 640x480 TFT color touchscreen Controls 37 illuminated push buttons, 3 million operations minimum;... -
Page 98: Back Panel - Connections
Back Panel - Connections The necessary Controller connections are made via the Controller’s back panel (two models exist, both are shown below); a network connection, external VGA connection, and the power cable. All other inputs (second network connection, USB X2, serial port) are optional. -
Page 99: Appendix C Safety And Regulatory Information
Safety and Regulatory Information This document contains safety and regulatory information for Avid FastServe | Live Edit / FastServe | Ingest hardware. Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. -
Page 100: Rack-Mount Requirements
17. The equipment shall be used at a maximum ambient temperature of 40° C. 18. This unit may be provided with a power supply cord set suitable for 120V AC input only (for U.S.A.and Canada). For other than U.S.A. and Canada, a qualified person must provide for use with this unit, an appropriate, approved power supply cord set which is in compliance with the end use country requirements and has a minimum cross-sectional area of 1.0mm2. -
Page 101: Fcc Notice
• EN55103-1 E4 • EN55024 • EN55103-2 E4 • AS/NZS CISPR 32 Class A • CISPR32 Class A • VCCI Class A • IEC/EN/UL60950-1 • CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-07 This equipment has been tested to comply with USA and Canadian safety certification in accordance with the specifications of UL Standards: IEC/UL60950-1 and Canadian CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. -
Page 102: Australian Compliance
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du R?glement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Australian Compliance Korean EMC Compliance Environmental Compliance Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in the European Union This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other waste. - Page 103 Avid Technical Support (USA) Product Information 75 Network Drive Visit the Online Support Center at For company and product information, Burlington, MA 01803-2756 USA www.avid.com/support visit us on the web at www.avid.com...
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