Avid Technology NEXIS PRO Quick Start

Thank you for purchasing an Avid NEXIS | PRO. This Quick Start guide provides an overview of the steps required to get
your system up and running as quickly as possible.
For detailed instructions or clarifications on the steps outlined in this document, see the Avid NEXIS Setup and
Maintenance Guide, available in the software kit or via download from the
the Avid NEXIS Setup Guide.
Use this Quick Start ONLY to configure a single, stand-alone Avid NEXIS | PRO Engine. To add an
Avid NEXIS | PRO to an existing system, see the Avid NEXIS Setup and Maintenance Guide, available on the
Avid NEXIS Documentation
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Unpack the Shipping Box and Verify Contents

What's included with your Avid NEXIS | PRO:
Avid NEXIS | PRO Engine including Storage Controller,
2 power supplies, Media Pack (10 HDDs), 2 system drives (SSDs), and Bezel
Health and Safety information, EULA
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Register Your Avid NEXIS

Before you can start using your new Avid NEXIS | PRO, you must register your system and upgrade the pre-loaded
software at https://www.avid.com/redemptioncard.
You must register your product before you can download and install the software.
You can use an existing support login or create a new account if you do not have one.
Each Avid NEXIS | PRO must be registered separately using the unique serial number printed on the labels on the Engine
chassis and the shipping box.
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Download the Software

After you register each Avid NEXIS | PRO, the software will be accessible through www.avid.com/account. Download the
software to a computer that can be connected to the Avid NEXIS | PRO in a later step.
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Rack-Mount the Equipment, Connect Network Switch and Cables

1 Follow the instructions on the label attached to the rail kit to install the rails in a rack. If you do not plan to mount
your equipment in a rack, make sure it is on a stable, level surface.
Note: The screws in the rail kit are metric. You might need to use your own screws for your rack type.
2 Make a note of the Serial Number of the Controller. Partially remove the Controller from the PRO and carefully
write down the last eight characters of the serial number, which is printed on a label on the Controller housing.
These characters are the default password you will need to enter in a later step to configure the system.
3 Connect the system to power and turn on the power supply switches.
A Power-On-Self-Test (POST) cycle begins, which lasts about 6-7 minutes; LEDs on the power supplies light up and the fans start after about 2
minutes and run at full speed for several more minutes. After they slow down, wait another 2-3 minutes before the Engine is ready for
configuration and software installation.
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