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  • Page 1 TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL Version 16.6 - June 2021...

  • Page 3: Regional Contacts

    This manual and the information contained herein are the sole property of EVS Broadcast Equipment SA and/or its affiliates (EVS) and are provided “as is” without any expressed or implied warranties, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
  • Page 4 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 16.6.A - June 2021 User Manuals on EVS Website The latest version of the user manual, if any, and other user manuals on EVS products can be found on the EVS download center, on the following webpage: https://www.evs.com/en/download-area.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS WHAT'S NEW? 1. OVERVIEW 1.1. Presentation 2. SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE 2.1. Safety 2.2. Compliance Standards 2.3. EMC Warning 2.4. CE Marking 3. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS 3.1. Mechanical Dimensions and Weights 3.1.1.
  • Page 6 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 16.6.A - June 2021 5.2. Rear Panel Description 5.2.1. Rear Panel Configurations 5.2.2. 6U Rear Panel Layout 5.2.3. 4U Rear Panel Layout 5.3. Video Connections 5.4. Audio Connections 5.4.1. Audio Channels 5.4.2. Digital Audio DA-15 Pinout 5.4.3.
  • Page 7 TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 6.7.1. Supported External Arrays 6.7.2. RSAS Board with Fixed Disks 6.7.3. RSAS-PK12 Board with Hot-Swappable Disks 6.7.4. External RAID Array SAS-HDX 6.8. MTPC Board Table of Contents...

  • Page 9: What's New

    TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 What's New? In the Technical Reference manual, the icon has been added on the left margin to highlight information on new and updated features. The XT3 6U server Technical Reference manual has not been subject to changed related to new features for release 16.6.

  • Page 11: Overview

    Overview 1.1. Presentation Welcome to the EVS range of products and thank you for using an EVS XT3 6U server. We will do our best to satisfy your video production needs and we look forward to continuing working with you.
  • Page 12 IPDirector: a suite of Windows software applications designed to manage networked EVS video servers. Its applications make it possible to control multiple channels within the XNet network, as well as to log an event, to create and manage clips and play-lists with advanced functions, among others to extract clips from a VTR.

  • Page 13: Safety And Compliance

    TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 Safety and Compliance 2.1. Safety This equipment has been designed and tested to meet the requirements of the following: • EN 60950 (European): Safety of information technology equipment including business equipment. • IEC 950 (International): Safety of information technology equipment including business equipment.

  • Page 14: Ce Marking

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 16.6.A - June 2021 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: •...

  • Page 15: Hardware Specifications

    TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 Hardware Specifications 3.1. Mechanical Dimensions and Weights 3.1.1. Rack Mount 4U Main Frame Weight 4U - 19 inches chassis with 6 HDD on RSAS board: 31 kg / 68.3 lb. Dimensions The following drawings provide the various dimensions, in mm, of the XT3 6U server with a 4U chassis.

  • Page 16: Right View

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 16.6.A - June 2021 Right View Back View 3. Hardware Specifications...

  • Page 17: Rack Mount 6U Main Frame

    TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 3.1.2. Rack Mount 6U Main Frame Weight Disk Configuration Weight 6U - 19 inches chassis with 6 HDD on RSAS board (fix mounted) 35 kg / 77.2 lb 6U - 19 inches chassis with 12 HDD on RSAS board (fix mounted) 37 kg / 81.6 lb 6U - 19 inches chassis with 6 HDD on hot swap rack 37 kg / 81.6 lb...
  • Page 18 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 16.6.A - June 2021 Right view Top view 3. Hardware Specifications...

  • Page 19: Sas-Hdx Unit

    TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 3.1.3. SAS-HDX Unit The following drawings provide the various dimensions, in mm, of the SAS-HDX external array. For more information on the SAS-HDX, refer to "External RAID Array SAS-HDX" on page 109. 3. Hardware Specifications...

  • Page 20: Control Devices

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 16.6.A - June 2021 3.1.4. Control Devices The following control devices can optionally be connected to your server to control it. LSM Remote Control Panel Weight: 2.9 kg / 6.3 lb. Keyboard Weight: 0.4 kg / 0.9 lb.

  • Page 21: Power Supply

    TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 3.2. Power Supply Redundant Power Supply The server is fitted with two auto switching and hot-swappable power supplies. The secondary hot-swappable power supply should be connected to the mains to allow automatic power switching to this second power supply should the first one fail. Grounding WARNING The protective earth must be connected to the ground before powering up the...

  • Page 22: Environmental Conditions

    • Relative humidity: 0% to 90% (non-condensing) • Cooling requirements: Forced cooling air flow from right to left when looking at the EVS server from the back panel. • Handling/movement: Designed for fixed use when in operation Storage and Transport •...

  • Page 23: Software Specifications

    TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 Software Specifications 4.1. Video Specifications Video Standards The following table lists the video specifications in SD, and HD and UHD-4K formats for your XT3 6U server. Standard Definition High Definition UHD-4K Video 525i 29.97 fields/sec 720p 50/59.9 fields/sec UHDTV-4K 50/59.94 Formats...

  • Page 24: Audio Specifications

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 16.6.A - June 2021 SMPTE Standards The following table lists the SMPTE standards supported by your server. Configuration SMPTE standard SD SDI ST 259:2008 (525i 59.94 Hz; 625i 50 Hz) HD SDI ST 292-1:2011, ST 292:2012 (720p 50 and 59.94 Hz; 1080i 50 and 59.94 Hz)

  • Page 25: Audio Processing

    TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 Maximum Number of Embedded or MADI Audio Channels The 4U servers provide the following maximum number of embedded or MADI audio mono channels per video channel with intra codecs: Configuration Mode Embedded MADI 4-channel configurations 4*32 audio mono 4*32 audio mono (= 128 tracks)

  • Page 26: Video Codecs And Bitrates

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 16.6.A - June 2021 4.3. Video Codecs and Bitrates 4.3.1. Supported Codecs Codecs and Related License Codes The XT3 6U server supports natively the video codecs presented in the table below when the required license code is valid.

  • Page 27: Content Transfer Encoding And File Header

    TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 Content Transfer Encoding and File Header It is possible to perform the encoding process in 8-bit or 10-bit and to write a 10-bit file on selected codecs. The following table summarizes the proposed configurations, valid for encoding and file header: SD or HD Codecs Encoding &...

  • Page 28: Maximum Bitrates

    Optimal Block Size General Description This section helps you to select the most appropriate block size for the native codec(s) on the EVS server, on the basis of the intra codec bitrate, frame rate and the channel configuration. 4. Software Specifications...
  • Page 29 TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 The block sizes differ from 8 to 16 MB. The following color code is used: • Blocks of 8MB are used. • Blocks of 16MB are recommended, but 8MB is still possible. You can decide the size to use.
  • Page 30 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 16.6.A - June 2021 1080i 50Hz Codec Apple ProRes LT 8/16 supported Apple ProRes SQ 8/16 supported Apple ProRes HQ 8/16 supported AVC-I 8/16 supported XAVC-I 8/16 supported Avid DNxHD 120 8/16 Avid DNxHD 185 8/16...
  • Page 31 TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 1080p 50Hz Codec Apple ProRes LT 8/16 not supported not supported Apple ProRes SQ 8/16 not supported not supported Apple ProRes HQ not supported not supported AVC-I 8/16 not supported not supported XAVC-I 8/16 not supported not supported Avid DNxHD 240...

  • Page 32: Internal Bandwidth

    5. Max. RT Channels: maximum number of video channels (real-time record or real- time playback) that one EVS server can support for a given frame rate and bitrate. For a server running in a configuration with a given number of video channels, any additional real-time access can be used for transfers over the XNet (SDTI) network.
  • Page 33 TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 Bandwidth and RT Channels at 150 Hz (PAL SLSM 3x) Block- Block Video Fields/ based Max. RT Codec Size Bitrate Block bandwidth Channels (Mbps) (MB) (MB/s) HD Mjpeg Standard 44.4 HD Mpeg-2 Intra 44.4 DVCPro HD 40.0 Apple ProRes 422 LT 35.3...
  • Page 34 Seagate disks of 900 GB (10K8) are used in 4+1 raids, the disks will be able to write 400 MB/s, and the maximum server bandwidth is therefore 400 MB/s. For a mixed configuration with standard and super motion channels on the same EVS server, the following calculation must be used to ensure that the settings do not exceed...
  • Page 35 TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 Example with Standard and Supermotion Channels Can I run an XT3 6U server with 2 record channels (1xSLSM 3x + 1 HD standard) + 2 play channels (1xSLSM 3x + 1HD standard) in Avid DNxHD® with a video bitrate of 120 Mbps in PAL ? Calculation: •...

  • Page 36: Recording Capacities

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 16.6.A - June 2021 4.3.5. Recording Capacities Disk Storage The disk storage, on SAS disks, can be as follows, with a total of up to 84 disks: • internal storage only: 6 or 12x 900 GB or 1.8 TB SAS disks •...

  • Page 37: Recording Capacity In Hours For 5 Disks (4+1) Raid Configuration - 50Hz

    TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 Recording Capacity in Hours for 5 Disks (4+1) RAID Configuration – 50Hz The recording capacity is specified for up to 10 disks. You can obviously use many more disks to reach the recording capacity limit. Avid Avid # RAID...
  • Page 38 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 16.6.A - June 2021 Recording Capacity in Hours for 6 Disks (5+1) RAID Configuration – 50Hz The recording capacity is specified for up to 10 disks. You can obviously use many more disks to reach the recording capacity limit.
  • Page 39 TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 Recording Capacity in Hours for 5 Disks (4+1) RAID Configuration – 59.94Hz The recording capacity is specified for up to 10 disks. You can obviously use many more disks to reach the recording capacity limit. Avid Avid # RAID...
  • Page 40 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 16.6.A - June 2021 Recording Capacity in Hours for 6 Disks (5+1) RAID Configuration – 59.94Hz The recording capacity is specified for up to 10 disks. You can obviously use many more disks to reach the recording capacity limit.

  • Page 41: Network Transfers

    When A/V data is transferred through the XNet network, you should take into account the following maximum bandwidths on an SDTI 3 Gbps network: • 200 MB/s for transfers between EVS servers with H3X boards and HX3P boards. • 240 MB/s for transfers between EVS servers having only H3XP boards .
  • Page 42 Max. RT Channels). XNet Transfers The maximum number of real-time channels between EVS servers through the SDTI ports of the XT3 6U server are summarized in the following table. The following tables take into account a field rate of 50.00 Hz, the resolution HD 1080i, without SLSM REC, and the maximum reference bandwidth of 240 MB/s on an XNet SDTI network of 3 Gbps.

  • Page 43: Gigabit Ethernet Transfers

    This section provides empirical figures on real-time transfers for backup and restore jobs processed by the GbE network. The GbE bandwidth however relies on the customer network behavior, which depends on external conditions, and partly on the EVS servers. WARNING...
  • Page 44 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 16.6.A - June 2021 Backup Transfers The maximum transfer speed through one port the GbE board on an XT3 6U server in 1080i , without SLSM REC, are summarized in the following tables. The data is available for: •...
  • Page 45 TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 1GbE Connection (NTSC) Transfer Block- Video Based Block Speed Codec Bitrate Bandwidth Size (faster than (Mbps) (MB/s) Apple ProRes 422 LT 14.1 6.4x HD Mjpeg Standard 14.5 6.2x HD Mpeg-2 Intra 14.5 6.2x DVCPro HD 13.7 6.5x AVC-Intra 100 /...
  • Page 46 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 16.6.A - June 2021 10 GbE Connection (NTSC) Block- Transfer Video Based Block Speed Codec Bitrate Bandwidth Size Transfers (faster (Mbps) (MB/s) than RT) Apple ProRes 422 LT 14.1 15.6 14.1x HD Mjpeg Standard 14.5 15.1 13.7x...
  • Page 47 TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 1GbE Connection (PAL) Transfer Block- Video Based Block Speed Codec Bitrate Bandwidth Size (faster than (Mbps) (MB/s) Apple ProRes 422 LT 11.7 5.9x HD Mjpeg Standard 14.8 4.7x HD Mpeg-2 Intra 14.8 4.7x DVCPro HD 13.3 5.2x AVC-Intra 100 /...
  • Page 48 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 16.6.A - June 2021 10GbE Connection (PAL) Block- Transfer Video Based Block Speed Codec Bitrate Size Bandwidth Transfers (faster (Mbps) (MB/s) than RT) Apple ProRes 422 LT 11.7 11.9 6.8x HD Mjpeg Standard 14.8 5.4x HD Mpeg-2 Intra 14.8...

  • Page 49: Video Interpolation

    1-line shift of the field, resulting in a vertical jitter of the picture. The jitter frequency depends upon the chosen playback speed. To avoid this phenomenon and provide a stable output picture, EVS developed 2 types of line interpolator: 2-line and 4-line interpolators. The interpolation process can be enabled or disabled by the operator on all EVS slow motion systems.
  • Page 50 The interpolator is of course always disabled at 100% playback speed, because there is no parity violation. EVS uses the same techniques with the Super Slow Motion disk recorder, working with all models of Super Motion cameras (150/180 Hz). The only difference between the...

  • Page 51: Hardware Installation And Cabling

    Check thanks to the included packing list if all the items are present and if they show any mechanical damage. If yes, report damage or the missing parts to EVS or their appropriate representative.

  • Page 52: Rear Panel Description

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 16.6.A - June 2021 5.2. Rear Panel Description 5.2.1. Rear Panel Configurations The XT3 6U server comes in the following rear panel variants: • 6U rack with 6 codec modules and various optional audio connectors. •...
  • Page 53 TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 Video and Codecs The codec modules allow connections for recording and playback of video material. Each connector on a codec module is connected to the corresponding J connector on the COD A or COD B module of a V3X board. See section "V3X Video and Reference Boards"...
  • Page 54 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 16.6.A - June 2021 Audio This section shows the available associations of analog and digital connectors. The audio connector layouts described in this section are available according to your configuration. NOTE The MADI connectors are available by default on every XT3 6U server.
  • Page 55 TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 MADI BNC + Digital DA-15 + Analog DA-15 Connectors • MADI audio: 4 BNC connectors (2 in and 2 out) • Digital audio: 4 multi-pin DA-15 connectors (2 in and 2 out) • Analog audio: 4 multi-pin DA-15 connectors (2 in and 2 out) MADI BNC + Digital XLR •...
  • Page 56 The connectors are described from top left to bottom right: The XNet connectors allow the interconnection of EVS servers in an XNetnetwork. The IN connector of a server is connected to the OUT connector of another server, and so on to form a closed loop network.
  • Page 57 Two PC LAN connectors allow connection of the PC LAN interface of the EVS server to an Ethernet network. Refer to the XT3 Configuration manual for more information on PC LAN redundancy.

  • Page 58: Power Supplies

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 16.6.A - June 2021 External Disk Array Connector This connector is located on the top right part of the rear panel, above the PSU. Power Supplies The server power supply is made of two hot-swappable units. Both of these units are connected to allow automatic power switching to the second power supply should the first one fail.
  • Page 59 TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 Video and Codecs The codec modules allow connections for recording and playback of video material. Each connector on a codec module is connected to the corresponding J connector on the COD A or COD B module of a V3X board. See section "V3X Video and Reference Boards"...
  • Page 60 When a remote panel is used, it should be connected on the first RS422 port. Two PC LAN connectors allow connection of the PC LAN interface of the EVS server to an Ethernet network. Refer to the XT3 Configuration manual for more information on PC LAN redundancy.
  • Page 61 Controls and Communications This rear panel part, located on the right of the codec connectors, presents connectors that allow the EVS server to communicate with other devices. The connectors are described from top left to bottom right: The Loop connector allows the loop of PGM1 on REC1 to be able to use the internal loop feature.

  • Page 62: Video Connections

    • It hosts the full Gigabit connector module. The Gigabit Ethernet connector module allows the interconnection of servers, other EVS, and/or third-party systems into a Gigabit Ethernet network via: ◦ 2 SFP+ connectors, each offering a global bandwidth of 10 GbE ◦...

  • Page 63: Audio Connections

    TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 5.4. Audio Connections 5.4.1. Audio Channels The XT3 server manages up to 192 audio channels, depending on the chosen variant and the installed hardware. The embedded audio modules and codecs can be used as input or output channels for embedded, digital (AES/EBU), or analog audio signals.

  • Page 64: Digital Audio Da-15 Pinout

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 16.6.A - June 2021 5.4.2. Digital Audio DA-15 Pinout The digital audio DA-15 connector is illustrated hereunder (connector installed on the rear panel and viewed from outside). Its pinout is described in the following table where each column corresponds to one of the 4 available connectors.

  • Page 65: Analog Audio Da-15 Pinout

    TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 5.4.3. Analog Audio DA-15 Pinout The analog audio DA-15 connector is illustrated hereunder (connector installed on the rear panel and viewed from outside). Its pinout is described in the following table where each column corresponds to one of the 4 available connectors. The DA-15 analog audio connectors are not available on the 4U chassis of the XT3 6U server.

  • Page 66: Monitoring Audio Da-15 Pinout

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 16.6.A - June 2021 5.4.4. Monitoring Audio DA-15 Pinout The monitoring audio DA-15 connector is illustrated hereunder (connector installed on the rear panel and viewed from outside). Its pinout is described in the following table. The DA-15 monitoring audio connector is only available on the 4U chassis of the XT3 6U server.

  • Page 67: Rs422 Connections

    RS422 Connections 5.5.1. RS422 Connector Pinout The RS422 connectors are used to connect a remote control (from EVS or third party) to your server. The cable wiring is a straightforward pin-to-pin connection as illustrated in the following diagram. You should use a shielded cable to avoid electromagnetic interference on long distances.

  • Page 68: Redundant Ipdp Serial Link

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 16.6.A - June 2021 5.5.2. Redundant IPDP Serial Link The IPDirector communicates with the server via one serial link. If that link fails, the XT3 6U server can no longer be controlled by any IPDirector. A failover mechanism has been put into place: it switches the IPDirector link from one port of an XT3 server to another port on another XT3 6U server.

  • Page 69: Xnet Network

    5.6.2. Network Architectures Introduction To set up an XNet 3G-SDTI network, EVS servers may be connected directly in a closed loop architecture. They may also be connected in a star architecture using a dedicated hub (XHub). NOTE From Multicam 16.1 onwards, XHub v4.01 only is supported if the XNet network include XT-VIA or XS-VIA servers.

  • Page 70: Connection Diagram Without Evs Xhub Sdti Hub

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 16.6.A - June 2021 Connection Diagram Without EVS XHub SDTI Hub Example of an XNet 3G-SDTI network without XHub: 5. Hardware Installation and Cabling...

  • Page 71: Connection Diagram With Evs Xhub Sdti Hub

    TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 Connection Diagram With EVS XHub SDTI Hub Example of an XNet3G-SDTI network with an SDTI XHub: 5.6.3. XNet Server Selection Introduction On the XNet network there is only one server that manages the network. This particular server is called the XNet server.
  • Page 72 Server Selection Rules The selection of the XNet server is done automatically according to the following rules: • If only 1 EVS server has been set as "Preferred" XNet server, then this server will be automatically selected as XNet server. •...

  • Page 73: Required Conditions To Set Up And Run Xnet (3G-Sdti)

    (Network page, XNet section). 5. The EVS video servers shall operate the same multi-essence configuration. 6. The EVS video servers shall operate the same codec for video material to be fully interoperable between EVS video servers. 7. At least one server should be set as "Preferred" XNet server.

  • Page 74: Starting Xnet

    Network page. Then start Multicam. 3. Turn on all other video servers. 4. Start Multicam on all other EVS servers. They should see the "Preferred" XNet server on the network and they will connect automatically. Connection takes a few seconds (usually between 2 and 5 sec) for each EVS video server.

  • Page 75: Xnet Performances And Troubleshooting

    3 real-time transfers These performances are also limited by the disk bandwidth available from the EVS server where the clips are stored. To prevent freeze issues and to maximize network bandwidth efficiency, priority levels have been implemented in the following order, from the high to the low priority: 1.

  • Page 76: Troubleshooting

    Multicam is actually started on all of them, check that selected cables to connect all EVS servers are suitable and not too long to operate. 2. If the connection cannot be established, please make sure that all equipments are set to the same speed and connected to the non-relay connectors.

  • Page 77: Gigabit Network

    TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 5.7. Gigabit Network 5.7.1. Functional Overview The Gigabit connection makes it possible to transfer video and audio material from your XT3 6U server to external systems via the TCP/IP network. The external systems can be the following: •...

  • Page 78: Backup Of Clips

    ◦ It stores the backup file in the target folder specified by the external system. The metadata of the clip are included in the file (in EVS MXF) and sent via an XML metadata file. 5. Hardware Installation and Cabling...

  • Page 79: Restore Of Clips

    TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 5.7.3. Restore of Clips Overview Clips having one of the supported formats can be restored. Refer to the Xsquare release notes for more information about supported formats. The restore process can be set up in two different ways: •...

  • Page 80: Important Rules

    The hardware used on GbE networks with EVS servers need to support jumbo frames. • Both GbE ports of an EVS server need to be defined on different sub-networks. • This is not possible to implement failover through the GbE network.

  • Page 81: Gpio Connections

    TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 5.8. GPIO Connections 5.8.1. GP In Connections GPI Triggers The allocation of the XT3 6U server GPI triggers is performed in the Multicam Configuration window, in the GPI tab. See the Configuration manual for detailed information on allocating GPI triggers.
  • Page 82 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 16.6.A - June 2021 TTL Inputs (GP In 5, 6, 7, 8) Relay Inputs Pin-Out The relay must be connected between the ground and the corresponding TTL input on the DB-25. TTL Inputs Pin-Out Each TTL input on the DB-25 is directly connected to the pin of the TTL connector on the device triggering the GPI.

  • Page 83: Gp Out Connections

    TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 5.8.2. GP Out Connections Relay Isolated Outputs (GP Out 1, 2, 3, 4) Pin-Out The user can define the functions, types and settings associated to the GPI outs in the following applications: • Setup menu of the Remote Panel •...
  • Page 84 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 16.6.A - June 2021 Specifications • each pin can be individually configured as an output or an input • internal 4K7 pull up to +5 V • low level Vi < 1.5 Volt (U12 = 74HC245) • high level Vi > 3.5 Volt (U12 = 74HC245) •...

  • Page 85: Boards Description

    TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 Boards Description 6.1. Boards and Slots Configuration The XT3 6U server is equipped with several boards that are all developed by EVS: 6U Rack Installed boards Slot # 6 video channels RSAS H3XP A3X (Audio Codec)

  • Page 86: Hardware Edition History

    However, other hardware combinations are possible. The table lists the hardware editions regardless of the date when a given EVS server was first commercialized. Consequently, any hardware revision earlier than the hardware revision of the first commercialization should be disregarded.
  • Page 87 TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 Hardware Controller Video Video Rear MTPC Multiviewer Audio Internal LAN Multicam Version Edition Board Base Module Panel 4.15 HS-873 MV4 12,14, 15 4.16 HS-873 12,14, 15 4.20** HS-873 H3XP 14, 15, 16 4.21* HS-873 H3XP 14, 15, 16 * Version 4.21, which includes the RAM upgrade from 1 GB to 2 GB, is required to run Multicam 16.00.

  • Page 88: V3X Video And Reference Boards

    WARNING It is highly advised not to remove a V3X board from your EVS server. Should you have to do so, manipulate the board very carefully, making sure it is not exposed to mechanical or electric shocks.

  • Page 89: Block Diagram

    TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 Note that a V3X board with genlock must be installed as V3X #1 in first position (slot 2) in the server. A V3X board with genlock can never be installed in any other slot, and thus cannot be used instead of V3X #2 or #3.

  • Page 90: Base Board Jumpers

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 16.6.A - June 2021 Base Board Jumpers The following table lists the V3X base board jumpers and their respective function: Jumper Function ST1, ST2 These 2 jumpers must be installed on the last V3X board of the server (that is on V3X #1, 2, or 3 if there are respectively 1, 2, or 3 V3X boards installed in the server).

  • Page 91: Cod Connectivity In Sd And Hd

    TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 V3X COD Modules LEDs The following table lists the LEDs available on then V3X COD modules (from left to right): Color Status Function Green Blinking Indicates CPU activity. There is a problem with the module processor. PLAY Green The module is set in play mode by the software.
  • Page 92 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 16.6.A - June 2021 Connector Connector SD mode HD mode label J5 is factory-wired to the backplane instead of J1. You CHAR SD can connect J1 instead of J5 if CVBS monitoring is required in SD or HD mode.
  • Page 93 TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 NOTE In the schemas below, the single and double asterisks have the following meaning: • You can select the format of the monitoring output (with OSD) on J4 and J3 in the Multicam configuration, Monitoring tab, Monitoring settings, J3 Player, J3 Recoder and Char.
  • Page 94 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 16.6.A - June 2021 6. Boards Description...
  • Page 95 TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 Connector Assignments in Extended Channel Modes This section describes the connector assignments and layout for the video standards SD 525i, SD 625i, HD 1080i and HD 720p in extended channel modes. The specific connectivity for HD 3D/1080p Single Link 3 Gbps is described in dedicated sections.
  • Page 96 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 16.6.A - June 2021 Connector Layouts in Extended Channel Modes 6. Boards Description...
  • Page 97 TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 6. Boards Description...

  • Page 98: Cod Connectivity In 3D And 1080P Dual Link

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 16.6.A - June 2021 6.3.3. COD Connectivity in 3D and 1080p Dual Link Connector Assignments This section describes the connector assignments and layout for the video standards HD 3D and 1080p in Dual Link mode. NOTE The loops of the input signal (J6/J7) have the following characteristics: •...
  • Page 99 TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 NOTE In the schemas below, the single asterisk has the following meaning: • You can select the format of the monitoring output (with OSD) on J4 and J3 in the Multicam configuration, Monitoring tab, Monitoring settings, J3 Player, J3 Recoder and Char.

  • Page 100: Cod Connectivity In 3D Single Link 3G-Sdi

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 16.6.A - June 2021 6.3.4. COD Connectivity in 3D Single Link 3G-SDI Connector Assignments in 4-/6-Channel Modes This section describes the connector assignments and layout for the video standards HD 3D in Single Link 3G-SDI mode in 4-/6-channel modes.
  • Page 101 TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 NOTE In the schemas below, the single and double asterisks have the following meaning: • : You can select the format of the monitoring output (with OSD) on J4 and J3 in the Multicam configuration module, Monitoring tab, Monitoring settings, J3 Player, J3 Recoder and Char.

  • Page 102: Cod Connectivity In 1080P Single Link 3G-Sdi

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 16.6.A - June 2021 6.3.5. COD Connectivity in 1080p Single Link 3G- Connector Assignments in 4-/6-Channel Modes This section describes the connector assignments and layout for the video standards HD 1080p in Single Link 3G-SDI mode in 4-/6-channel modes.
  • Page 103 TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 NOTE In the schemas below, the single and double asterisks have the following meaning: • You can select the format of the monitoring output (with OSD) on J4 and J3 in the Multicam configuration, Monitoring tab, Monitoring settings, J3 Player, J3 Recoder and Char.
  • Page 104 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 16.6.A - June 2021 Connector Assignments in Extended Channel Modes This section describes the connector assignments and layout for the video standards HD 1080p in Single Link 3G-SDI mode in extended channel modes. Connector 1080p Mode...
  • Page 105 TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 6. Boards Description...

  • Page 106: Cod Connectivity In Slsm 2Ph Single Link 3G-Sdi

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 16.6.A - June 2021 6.3.6. COD Connectivity in SLSM 2Ph Single Link 3G-SDI Connector Assignments This section describes the connector assignments and layout for the SLSM 2-phase cameras in Single Link 3G-SDI mode. NOTE The loops of the input signal (J6/J7) have the following characteristics: •...
  • Page 107 TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 NOTE In the schemas below, the single and double asterisks have the following meaning: • You can select the format of the monitoring output (with OSD) on J4 and J3 in the Multicam configuration, Monitoring tab, Monitoring settings, J3 Player, J3 Recoder and Char.

  • Page 108: Cod Connectivity In Uhd-4K

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 16.6.A - June 2021 6.3.7. COD Connectivity in UHD-4K Connector Assignments This section describes the connector assignments and layout for the 4K cameras that provide 4 x 3G-SDI connectors. Connector UHD-4K 3G Mode Connector label CHAR SD Not wired to the backplane.
  • Page 109 TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 Connector Layouts Monitoring Limitations The monitoring of PGM B on J3 is only possible in a 1 REC + 1 PLAY configuration. In a 2REC + 1 PLAY configuration, the monitoring of the player 1 is only available with the internal multiviewer.

  • Page 110: Audio Codec Board

    See section "Audio Connections" on page 53 for details. The following LEDs are available on the audio codec board: • LED 1-3: internal EVS information only. • LED 4: transfer activity to/from the H3XP board. 6. Boards Description...

  • Page 111: Controller Boards

    TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 6.5. Controller Boards 6.5.1. H3XP Board The H3XP board is divided in 5 parts: • Back left: CPU module. • Back center: MEM module. • Back right: SDTI module. • Front left: Internal switch module •...
  • Page 112 LED 2 to — — For EVS internal use only. LED 8 FRAMER Green The signal on the XNet IN connector is a valid EVS SDTI signal. Green The XNet SDTI network is established (SDTI loop closed, correct speed, etc). Green Blinking Indicates DSP activity (audio processing).

  • Page 113: Switch Cabling

    The internal switch module provides a more efficient communication between the H3XP board on one hand, and the MTPC board and MV4 board on the other hand. The internal switch relies on the internal LAN, an IP-based network inside the EVS server.

  • Page 114: Gbe Board

    Connectors The SD card is connected to a slot on the 10GbE module of the EVS server backplane. The two 1GbE connectors are connected to the two backplane 1GbE ports. The two 10GbE connectors are connected to the two backplane 10GbE ports.

  • Page 115: Sfp Modules

    TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 SFP+ Modules The following 10 GbE SFP+ modules are compatible with the 10GbE connectors of the GbE board: • Intel® Ethernet SFP+ SR Optic (ESSFP-I-10G-SR) • Intel® Ethernet SFP+ LR Optic (ESSFP-I-10G-LR) 6. Boards Description...

  • Page 116: Raid Controller Boards

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 16.6.A - June 2021 6.7. RAID Controller Boards 6.7.1. Supported External Arrays The XT3 Server only supports the following external array: • X-SAS-HDX If you connect a wrong external array, the following warning message will be displayed: A connected external array is not compatible with this server.
  • Page 117 TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 LEDs Position on Fixed Disk Array LEDs 1 to 6 are used for the internal array of 6 disks. LEDs correspond to the disks as schematized as followed: lower lower 6. Boards Description...

  • Page 118: Rsas-Pk12 Board With Hot-Swappable Disks

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 16.6.A - June 2021 LEDs Status and Function Status Function Disk the corresponding disk is not started (not spinning) LEDs On, fast blinking the corresponding disk is starting (spinning) (green) On, steady the corresponding disk is started and used in the RAID...

  • Page 119: External Raid Array Sas-Hdx

    TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 Status Function Blue On (steady) Defect drive – must be replaced. Blinking Connected, disk being written to / read from. Connected, disk not currently written to / read from. (steady) On, slowly Spare disk - the corresponding disk is started and used in (steady) blinking the RAID array.

  • Page 120: Sound Alert On External Array

    When starting from a clean disk array (after a “Clear Video Disks” from the EVS maintenance menu), the server is recording first on RAID #0 until this one is full, then on RAID #1 and finally on RAID #2. It is therefore normal to see activity only on some disks depending on how much material (clips and record trains) is stored on the server.

  • Page 121: Disk Insertion And Removal

    TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 Disk Insertion and Removal To insert or remove a disk from an external array, carefully follow these steps: 6. Boards Description...

  • Page 122: Mtpc Board

    • SAS System Hard disk: the SAS disk drive is used for storing the EVS software and the operating system. Neither audio nor video data is saved on this disk. The capacity of this drive may vary depending on market availability, but two system partitions are defined: ◦...
  • Page 123 TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 Illustration 6. Boards Description...

  • Page 124: Led Information

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 16.6.A - June 2021 The connectors on the MV4 board are described from top to down, and from left to right. Connectors Function GbE #1 (left) The GbE #1 connector (RJ45) is not used. GbE #2...

  • Page 125: Tcp Ports

    TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 16.6 If the LSM TV mode is used, these jumpers must be set up according to EVS recommendations, which depend on software version and CPU board model/revision: Set up the jumpers as follows: • HPOL=On; VPOL=Off; ENVS=On REMOTE RESET jumpers are available to designate the remote(s) from which the RESET command can be sent.

  • Page 126: Udp Ports

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 16.6.A - June 2021 UDP Ports The following protocols are running on the MTPC board and can be accessed through the PC LAN interface using the UDP ports below: Send Name Owner Listen Ports Broadcast/Multicast Ports...
  • Page 128 Belgium www.evs.com/contact EVS Broadcast Equipment is continuously adapting and improving its products in accordance with the ever changing requirements of the Broadcast Industry. The data contained herein is therefore subject to change without prior notice. Companies and product names are To learn more about EVS go to www.evs.com...

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