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Avid Technology AirSpeed 5000 Upgrade Manual

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AirSpeed 5000 / AirSpeed 5500 Server
Two to Four Channel Upgrade Guide
This guide contains information required to upgrade a 2-channel model AirSpeed 5000 or
AirSpeed 5500 server to a 4-channel model server. Once performed, this upgrade enhances the
hardware capabilities and functionality of your system.
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Before you perform this procedure, backup your media and take your system off air and
offline. The task of replacing a drive can take a considerable amount of time (up to 24
hours).
To perform this upgrade, you must have purchased one of the following kits:
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AirSpeed 5000 - Two to Four Channel Upgrade Kit (for AVC-Intra or MPEG-2 HD).
The upgrade kit will be delivered in two different boxes:
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AirSpeed 5000 - Two to Four Channel Upgrade Kit
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AirSpeed 5000 - Codec Module Upgrade Kit (AVC-Intra or MPEG-2 HD)
•
AirSpeed 5500 - Two to Four Channel Upgrade Kit (for AVC-Intra or MPEG-2 HD).
The upgrade kit will be delivered in two different boxes:
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AirSpeed 5500 - Two to Four Channel Upgrade Kit
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AirSpeed 5500 - Codec Module Upgrade Kit (AVC-Intra or MPEG-2 HD)
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If your AirSpeed 5000 or AirSpeed 5500 server OS image is later than version 6, it will not have
the LSI MegaRAID Storage Manager software pre-installed. To get the latest LSI MegaRAID
Storage Manager software, it is available to download under LSI's terms and conditions at
http://www.lsi.com.
From the website, you can locate and download the latest Windows-based LSI MegaRAID
Storage Manager software that supports the MegaRAID SAS 9260 4i product.
If your 2-channel AirSpeed 5000 or AirSpeed 5500 server was licensed for H.264 or DNxHD
features, you need to obtain additional licenses to fully activate the new channels on updated
configuration. Contact your Avid Sales representative to obtain the additional licenses. Once the
installation is complete, you must activate the license. License activations are done from the
Activation Page of the AirSpeed 5000 Management Console.

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  • Page 1 AirSpeed 5500 - Codec Module Upgrade Kit (AVC-Intra or MPEG-2 HD) If your AirSpeed 5000 or AirSpeed 5500 server OS image is later than version 6, it will not have the LSI MegaRAID Storage Manager software pre-installed. To get the latest LSI MegaRAID Storage Manager software, it is available to download under LSI's terms and conditions at http://www.lsi.com.
  • Page 2 Legal Notices Two to Four Channel Upgrade Kit Contents This topic contains information regarding the kit contents of the AirSpeed 5000 and AirSpeed 5500 Server - Two to Four Channel Upgrade Kits. AirSpeed 5000 / AirSpeed 5500 - Two to Four Channel Upgrade Kit Contents...
  • Page 3 These two SATA cables are required when connecting the additional Video I/O board to the AirSpeed 5000 or Airspeed 5500 server. Codec Module Upgrade Kit Contents Depending on whether you are upgrading a AirSpeed 5000 or AirSpeed 5500 system, you will receive different codecs. Codecs Provided for AirSpeed 5000 Upgrades Upgrades to AirSpeed 5000 Servers are shipped with either Sony MSQ-201 or Panasonic Aero codec modules, depending on the desired formats.
  • Page 4 Codec Module Upgrade Kit Contents Module Formats Examples Sony MPEG-2 HD (2) Sony MSQ-211 Codec Modules MSQ-201 (4) Screws are also included When performing a two to four channel upgrade, the two (2) MSQ201 modules are to be placed on the new Video I/O board.
  • Page 5 Codec Module Upgrade Kit Contents Codecs Provided for AirSpeed 5500 Upgrades Upgrades to AirSpeed 5500 Servers are shipped with either Sony MSQ-211 or Panasonic Dyna Modules, depending on the desired formats. • For MPEG-2 HD and XAVC-Intra formats, you would receive two Sony MSQ-211 codec modules •...

  • Page 6: Electrostatic Discharge Precautions

    Do not slide the card over any surface. Upgrading Your AirSpeed 5000 Server to 4-Channel This section contains information on how to upgrade your 2-channel AirSpeed 5000 or AirSpeed 5500 server to become a 4-channel server, including how to do the following: •...
  • Page 7 “(Option) Activating Additional Licenses” on page Removing the Server Main Cover The AirSpeed 5000 / AirSpeed 5500 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 8: Attaching The Codec Modules To The Video I/O Boards

    AVC-Intra Codec modules that you are upgrading to, and place them on your workspace. 2. Open the AirSpeed 5000/5500 Two to Four Channel Upgrade Kit, and locate the new Video I/O board #2 (VIO 2), and place it component side up (with the standoffs showing).
  • Page 9 Removing the Existing Video I/O Board (VIO 1) In order for you to insert the additional Video I/O board (VIO 2), you must first remove the existing Video I/O board (VIO 1) from your AirSpeed 5000 server. For future reference, note the following Video I/O board locations: •...
  • Page 10 To remove the existing VIO board (VIO 1): 1. Observe the safety precautions described in “Electrostatic Discharge Precautions” on page 6 and “Safety and Regulatory Information” in the AirSpeed 5000 / AirSpeed 5500 Setup Guide. 2. Make sure of the following: The server is powered down.
  • Page 11 Upgrading Your AirSpeed 5000 Server to 4-Channel 4. Disconnect the top Video I/O board 1 (VIO 1), by doing the following: a. Remove the Power Harness (yellow cable with black connectors) from the Video I/O board. Power Harness (Yellow with Black...
  • Page 12 Upgrading Your AirSpeed 5000 Server to 4-Channel b. Remove both of the SATA (red) cables from the Video I/O board. Before removing the SATA cables from the VIO board, it’s a good idea to observe how the SATA cables are connected (Top to Top, and Bottom to Bottom).
  • Page 13 To replace both Video I/O boards into the chassis: 1. Observe the safety precautions described in the topic “Electrostatic Discharge Precautions” on page 6 and the “Safety and Regulatory Information” topic in the AirSpeed 5000 / AirSpeed 5500 Setup Guide.
  • Page 14 Upgrading Your AirSpeed 5000 Server to 4-Channel 2. Connect the (2) two eight inch SATA Internal cables to the slots (top and bottom) in the Multi I/O Expansion card. 3. Gently replace the bottom Video I/O board (VIO 2) into the riser card.
  • Page 15 Upgrading Your AirSpeed 5000 Server to 4-Channel 5. Gently replace the top Video I/O board (VIO 1) into the riser card following the same directions as the bottom VIO. a. Reattach the two SATA (red) cables to the top Video I/O board (VIO 1).
  • Page 16 Upgrading Your AirSpeed 5000 Server to 4-Channel Board Locking Bracket Thumbscrews 7. Replace the Hold Down Bracket by sliding it back into place. Once in place, tighten the thumbscrew. Lift the LSI SAS cable that goes along the side of the chassis, so that the Hold Down bracket sits at the bottom of the chassis in its slot, then, tighten the thumbscrew.
  • Page 17 “Removing the Server Main Cover” on page Replacing the Server Main Cover The AirSpeed 5000 or AirSpeed 5500 server must be operated with the chassis cover in place to ensure proper cooling. However, you had to remove the main cover to add or replace components inside of the server (Video I/O board set).

  • Page 18: Turning On The Server

    Upgrading Your AirSpeed 5000 Server to 4-Channel Turning On the Server When you turn on the power to your AirSpeed 5000 or AirSpeed 5500 server, you must do it in the following order so that it will recognize all of its connected components.
  • Page 19 This procedure contains information on how to insert the additional five (5) media drives into your AirSpeed 5000 or AirSpeed 5500 server so that it will be a 4-channel capable server. Make sure to backup all data before inserting additional media drives in the server. You will lose all of your data.
  • Page 20 Push the handle into the drive carrier. This seats the drive in the server. You’ll hear a click when the drive is fully seated and the handle latches in place. The following illustration show what the 4-channel AirSpeed 5000 server should look like with the additional media drives installed.
  • Page 21 Storage Manager > StartupUI, or select the MegaRAID Storage Manager desktop icon. If your AirSpeed 5000 server OS image is later than version 6, it will not have the LSI MegaRAID Storage Manager software pre-installed. Earlier AirSpeed 5000 software versions had this software pre-installed on the server.
  • Page 22 This number will change based on your configuration. 6. Once the batch file has finished running, verify that your drives have been re-RAIDed properly. On the AirSpeed 5000 or AirSpeed 5500 server, right-click on Computer, and select Manage. The Computer Management window opens.
  • Page 23 Reinstalling the AirSpeed 5000 Application Software This topic contains information on how to reinstall the AirSpeed 5000 application software. Running this new version will update both the AirSpeed 5000 application software as well as the Avid Interplay Framework Workstation software.
  • Page 24 This is done by navigating to C:\Program Files (x86)\Avid\ AirSpeed\Utilities\DiagnosticUtilities, and selecting Airspeed5000Test.exe. The Avid AirSpeed 5000 Hardware Test dialog box opens. The version shown in the title bar following screen example is [00.32]. You might have a later version, and therefore, your values might be different.
  • Page 25 (Option) Activating Additional Licenses (Option) Activating Additional Licenses If your 2-channel AirSpeed 5000 server was licensed for H.264 or DNxHD features, you need to obtain additional licenses to fully activate the new channels on the updated configuration. If necessary, contact your Avid Sales representative to obtain the additional licenses. Once the installation is complete, you must activate the license.

  • Page 26: Legal Notices

    This product may be protected by one or more U.S. and non-U.S patents. Details are available at www.avid.com/patents. © 2016 Avid Technology, Inc., ("Avid"), all rights reserved. This guide may not be duplicated in whole or in part without the written consent of Avid.

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