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  • Page 1 Technical Reference Hardware Version 11.00 - November 2011 Studio Production Server...
  • Page 2  ...
  • Page 3 (for manuals on hardware products) or at the following page on the EVS website: http://www.evs.tv/contacts. 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: http://www.evs.tv/downloadcenter.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2011 Issue 11.00.A Table of Contents 1. OVERVIEW 1.1. Presentation 1.2. High-Resolution Server 2. SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE 2.1. Safety 2.2. EMC Standards 2.3. EMC Warning 2.4. FCC Marking 2.5. CE Marking 3. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS 3.1. Mechanical Dimensions and Weights 3.1.1.
  • Page 5 XS Server - Version 11.00 - Hardware Technical Reference Manual 5.2.2. 6U Rear Panel Layout 5.2.3. 5U Rear Panel Layout 5.3. Audio Connections 5.3.1. Audio Channels 5.3.2. Digital Audio DB15 Pinout 5.3.3. Analog Audio DB15 Pinout 5.4. RS422 Connections 5.4.1. RS422 Connector Pinout 5.4.2.

  • Page 6: Overview

    Overview 1.1. Presentation Welcome in the EVS range of products and thank you for using an EVS XS server. We will do our best to satisfy your video production needs and we look forward to continuing working with you. The EVS XS servers are full digital in PAL (625i), NTSC (525i), 720p, 1080i, and 1080p standards.

  • Page 7: High-Resolution Server

    Issue 11.00.A 1.2. High-Resolution Server XS servers are typically used as high-resolution servers with various third party controllers, applications, and automation systems using industry-standard protocols such as Sony BVW75, VDCP, Odetics, DD35, IPDP, or EVS AVSP, EditRec, LinX API. XS servers can also be controlled by EVS applications: IPDirector: a suite of Windows software applications designed to manage networked EVS video servers.

  • Page 8: Safety And Compliance

    XS Server - Version 11.00 - Hardware Technical Reference Manual 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 9: Emc Warning

    EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2011 Issue 11.00.A Standard Area Title EN 61000-4-7 European European Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Part 4 (Limits), Section 7; harmonics and interharmonics measurements and instrumentation, for power supply systems and equipment connected thereto. EN 61000-4-11 European European Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Part 4 (Limits);...

  • Page 10: Fcc Marking

    XS Server - Version 11.00 - Hardware Technical Reference Manual 2.4. FCC Marking This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 11: Hardware Specifications

    31 kg / 68.3 lb 5U - 19 inches chassis with 12 HDD on hot swap rack 33 kg / 72.7 lb Dimensions The following drawings provide the various dimensions, in mm, of the XS server with a 5U chassis. Front view Left view...

  • Page 12: Rack Mount 6U Main Frame

    XS Server - Version 11.00 - Hardware Technical Reference Manual Right view Top view 3.1.2. Rack Mount 6U Main Frame Weight Disk Configuration Weight 6U - 19 inches chassis with 6 HDD on RCTL board (fix mounted) 35 kg / 77.2 lb 6U - 19 inches chassis with 12 HDD on RCTL board (fix mounted) 37 kg / 81.6 lb...
  • Page 13 EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2011 Issue 11.00.A Dimensions The following drawings provide the various dimensions, in mm, of the XS server with a 6U chassis. Front view Left view Right view 3. Hardware Specifications...
  • Page 14 XS Server - Version 11.00 - Hardware Technical Reference Manual Top view 3. Hardware Specifications...

  • Page 15: Sas-Hdx Unit

    EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2011 Issue 11.00.A 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 See "External RAID Array SAS-HDX" on page 80.

  • Page 16: Control Devices

    XS Server - Version 11.00 - Hardware Technical Reference Manual 3.1.4. Control Devices The following control devices can optionally be connected to your server to control it. Remote Control Panel Weight: 2.9 kg / 6.3 lb. 10” Touch Screen Video Monitor Weight: 3.6 kg / 7.8 lb.
  • Page 17 EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2011 Issue 11.00.A Keyboard Weight: 0.4 kg / 0.9 lb. Tablet Weight: 0.3 kg / 0.66 lb. (Ref: Wacom® CTF-430 Bamboo One) 3. Hardware Specifications...

  • Page 18: Power Supply

    XS Server - Version 11.00 - Hardware Technical Reference Manual 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.

  • Page 19: Environmental Conditions

    EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2011 Issue 11.00.A 3.3. Environmental Conditions Operating • Temperature: 10°C to + 50°C (50°F to 122°F) ambient with free air flow • Relative humidity: 0% to 90% (non-condensing) • Cooling requirements: Forced air cooling air flow from front to back •...

  • Page 20: Software Specifications

    XS Server - Version 11.00 - Hardware Technical Reference Manual Software Specifications 4.1. Video Specifications Video Standards The following table lists the video specifications both in SD and in HD format for your XS server. Standard High Definition Definition Video Formats 525i 59.94fps 720p 50/59.94fps (NTSC) 1080i 50/59.94fps...

  • Page 21: Audio Specifications

    EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2011 Issue 11.00.A SMPTE Standards The following table lists the SMPTE standards supported by your server. Configuration SMPTE standard SD SDI SMPTE 259M (525i 59.94 Hz; 625i 50 Hz) HD SDI SMPTE 292M (720p 50 and 59.94 Hz;...

  • Page 22: Video Codecs And Bitrates

    Sample rate converter from 25-55 kHz to 48 kHz • Audio scrub • Audio mix 4.3. Video Codecs and Bitrates 4.3.1. Supported Codecs The XS server uses an intra-frame video encoding technique. It supports natively the following video codecs: Codec Code Protection M-JPEG √ √ DVCPro 50 √...
  • Page 23 EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2011 Issue 11.00.A Target Bitrate Range and Default Values The target bitrate of the encoded video stream can be set by the user within the accepted range: 8 to 100 Mbps for standard definition, 40 to 250 Mbps for high definition with the exception of Apple ProRes, Avid DNxHD®...

  • Page 24: Maximum Bitrates

    XS Server - Version 11.00 - Hardware Technical Reference Manual 4.3.2. Maximum bitrates These maximum values are valid for XS servers running Multicam version 10.05. They guarantee a smooth play and a browse at 100% speed on all channels simultaneously. Codec Format 2 ch...
  • Page 25 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 26 XS Server - Version 11.00 - Hardware Technical Reference Manual Note All professional VTRs use line interpolation in PlayVar mode to avoid vertical jitters. Default value is interpolator off for all configurations except SuperLSM configuration in which 4-line interpolator mode is enabled. 4. Software Specifications...

  • Page 27: Avid Dnxhd ® And Apple Prores 422

    XS servers, on the XNet2 SDTI network and on the XF2 in terms of storage capacity, number of usable video channels and network transfers. For details on how to setup a direct connection between an HD XS server and an Avid or Apple server, please refer to the specific documents (EVS_AvidTM_integration_v3.01 or EVS_Apple_integration_v.3.01).

  • Page 28: Choice Of Bitrate

    + (nbr of super motion channels x their actual bandwidth) must be lower than or equal to 205 MB/s. Example: Can I run an XS server with 2 records (1 super motion + 1 standard) + 2 play (1 super motion + 1 standard) in Avid DNxHD® with a video bitrate of 100 Mbps in “PAL”...
  • Page 29 EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2011 Issue 11.00.A Avid DNxHD® & Apple ProRes 422 at 50 Hz (“PAL”) XF2 Storage Capacity Video Fields Actual Max. RT (in hours and minutes) Codec Bitrate /Block Bandwidth Channels 250 GB 500 GB 750 GB 1 TB Avid DNxHD®...

  • Page 30: Xf2 Transfers

    XS Server - Version 11.00 - Hardware Technical Reference Manual Avid DNxHD® & Apple ProRes 422 at 180 Hz (“NTSC Super Motion 3x”) XF2 Storage Capacity Video Fields Actual Max. RT (in hours and minutes) Codec Bitrate /Block Bandwidth Channels 250 GB 500 GB 750 GB 1 TB Avid DNxHD®...

  • Page 31: Important Recommendations

    • When using the Avid DNxHD® codec, we advise to work at 100 Mbps if the picture quality is satisfactory à the XS can sustain 6 local channels + 5 network transfers. • The 4ch configurations with 3D, 1080p or 3D SLSM 3x are only possible with Avid DNxHD®...

  • Page 32: Recording Capacities

    Warning The sum of internal and external disk storage on an XS server cannot exceed 20 Figures in Recording Capacity Tables The following tables show the recording capacity, in hours, for different video bitrates for: •...
  • Page 33 EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2011 Issue 11.00.A Recording Capacity in Hours for 5 Disks (4+1) RAID Configuration – 50Hz (4+1) # Ext 30Mbps 40Mbps 50Mbps 100Mbps 110Mbps 120Mbps 185Mbps Disks array RAIDS Spares audios audios audios audios audios audios...
  • Page 34 XS Server - Version 11.00 - Hardware Technical Reference Manual Recording Capacity in Hours for 6 Disk (5+1) RAID Configuration – 50Hz (5+1) # Ext 30Mbps 40Mbps 50Mbps 100Mbps 110Mbps 120Mbps 185Mbps Disks array RAIDS Spares audios audios audios audios audios audios audios 1048...
  • Page 35 EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2011 Issue 11.00.A Recording Capacity in Hours for 5 Disk (4+1) RAID Configuration – 59.94Hz (4+1) # Ext 30Mbps 40Mbps 50Mbps 100Mbps 110Mbps 145Mbps 220Mbps Disks array RAIDS Spares audios audios audios audios audios audios...
  • Page 36 XS Server - Version 11.00 - Hardware Technical Reference Manual Recording Capacity in Hours for 6 Disk (5+1) RAID Configuration – 59.94Hz (5+1) # Ext 30Mbps 40Mbps 50Mbps 100Mbps 110Mbps 145Mbps 220Mbps Disks array RAIDS Spares audios audios audios audios audios audios audios 1047...

  • Page 37: 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. 5.1.2.

  • Page 38: Rear Panel Description

    5.2.2. 6U Rear Panel Layout Rear Panel Areas The following drawing represents an example of a 6U rear panel available on an XS server server. The various areas of the rear panel are highlighted in the drawing and their respective variants are listed in the following table along with a short description of the related connectors.
  • Page 39 EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2011 Issue 11.00.A Video and Codecs The codecs 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.
  • Page 40 XS Server - Version 11.00 - Hardware Technical Reference Manual The following analog and digital audio connectors layouts are available according to your configuration: Config Layout Description • Digital audio: 16 BNC connectors (8 in and 8 out) • Analog audio: 16 XLR connectors (8 in and 8 out) •...
  • Page 41 • The XNet2 connectors allow the interconnection of EVS servers, XF2, and/or XStore in an XNet2 network. 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 42: Power Supplies

    XS Server - Version 11.00 - Hardware Technical Reference Manual Controls and Communications This rear panel part presents some or all of the following connectors according to your configuration: • The PC LAN connector is a XLR connector that enables the connection to the PC LAN network.

  • Page 43: Rear Panel Layout

    5.2.3. 5U Rear Panel Layout Rear Panel Areas The following drawing represents an example of a 5U rear panel available on an XS serverserver. The various areas of the rear panel are highlighted in the drawing and their respective variants are listed in the following table along with a short description of the related connectors.
  • Page 44 XS Server - Version 11.00 - Hardware Technical Reference Manual Video and Codecs The codecs 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.
  • Page 45 EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2011 Issue 11.00.A Digital Audio The digital audio inputs and outputs are available on multi-pin (DB15), or on BNC connectors for audio signals input and output in digital format. Please refer to the See "Analog Audio DB15 Pinout" on page 46 for more details on the connectors pinout according to the different configurations.
  • Page 46 • The XNet2 connectors allow the interconnection of EVS servers, XF2, and/or XStore in an XNet2 network. 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 47 The Timecode connectors allow the server to receive or send back the LTC timecode reference signal. • The Gigabit Ethernet connectors allow the interconnection of servers, other EVS, and/or third-party systems into a Gigabit Ethernet network. • The Audio Monitoring Outputs connectors are AES XLR connectors that allow audio output connections for monitoring purposes.
  • Page 48 XS Server - Version 11.00 - Hardware Technical Reference Manual SAS-HDX The SAS-HDX connector allows the connection to the external disk array SAS-HDX if it is installed. The SAS-HDX connector layout is as follow: Config Layout Description SAS-HDX connector 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 49: Audio Connections

    Audio Connections 5.3.1. Audio Channels The XS server manages up to 96 mono audio channels, according to 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 50: Digital Audio Db15 Pinout

    XS Server - Version 11.00 - Hardware Technical Reference Manual 5.3.2. Digital Audio DB15 Pinout The digital audio DB15 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 51: Analog Audio Db15 Pinout

    EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2011 Issue 11.00.A 5.3.3. Analog Audio DB15 Pinout The analog audio DB15 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 52: Rs422 Connections

    5.4.2. Redundant IPDP Serial Link The IPDirector communicates with the server via one serial link. If that link fails, the XS 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 XS server server to another port on another XS server.
  • Page 53 EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2011 Issue 11.00.A To ensure the failover, the backup links between IPDirector workstations and the XS servers need to be physically wired to a second RS422 port, as shown on the following schema: The serial link redundancy will ensure that there is no single point of failure in the setup.

  • Page 54: Xnet Network

    The EVS server acting as the network server can of course be used for standard LSM/video server operation. Note If an XS server must be connected to other XT or XS family servers with SCSI or SAS disks, these servers must run at least Multicam version 10.05. 5.5.2.
  • Page 55 EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2011 Issue 11.00.A Connection Diagram Without EVS XHub SDTI Hub Example of XNet2 network without hub: 5. Hardware Installation and Cabling...

  • Page 56: Required Conditions To Set Up And Run Xnet

    4. The following parameters must be similar on all systems: SDTI speed (1485 Mbps in Hardware Configuration menu) 5. Network Type must be set to “Server” on one and only one EVS video server on the network. The others must be set to either “Master” (to share clips and view others clips) or “Client”...

  • Page 57: Starting Xnet

    2 active servers on the network may not exceed 15 μs. 5.5.4. Starting XNet 1. When all above conditions are fulfilled, turn on the “Server” EVS video server and start the Multicam application. 2. Turn on all “Masters” and “Clients” EVS video servers, and make sure the Multicam application is started on all of them.

  • Page 58: Xnet Performances And Troubleshooting

    Multicam is actually started on all of them, this can be due to the fact that the selected cables to connect all EVS servers together are not suitable or too long to operate at such a speed. You can decrease the speed of the SDTI network on all machines and try working in this mode.

  • Page 59: Gigabit Network

    A non-linear editing system, such as Xedio, Apple Final Cut Pro, or Avid. However, the external systems cannot read the raw files coming from a XS server. For this reason, XTAccess is used as a “gateway” between your server and the IT world. It takes up the role of gateway used so far by XFile/XStream as it creates file formats compliant with external systems.

  • Page 60: Backup Of Clips

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

  • Page 61: Restore Of Clips

    5.6.3. Restore of Clips Overview Only clips having one of the following formats can be restored: EVS MXF, MXF OP-1A, or Quick Time (depending on the video codec). The restore process can be set up in two different ways: •...

  • Page 62: Important Rules

    Switches Supported Switches All switches used on the GigE networks of EVS systems need to support jumbo frames (Ethernet frames with more than 1,500 bytes of payload). Three models of 19-inch Gigabit switches have been validated for use with EVS workflows: •...

  • Page 63: Additional Information

    On larger setups, both GigE ports of the XS servers or/and several ports on the XF2 are often used to increase the bandwidth or to allow redundancy. Since both GigE ports of an XS server server cannot be used on the same sub-network, virtual LANs need to be created.

  • Page 64: Gpio Connections

    12 I/O TTL 5 25 GND (Return I/O 5) 13 + 5 V 50 mA max. 5.7.2. GP In Connections GPI Triggers Refer to the Multicam user manuals for the allocation of your XS server GPI triggers 5. Hardware Installation and Cabling...

  • Page 65: Specifications

    EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2011 Issue 11.00.A Opto isolated Inputs (GP In 1, 2, 3, 4) Pin-Out specifications • The input consists in an opto diode (VF @ 1.1 Volt) in series with a 470 ohm resistor). • Typical switching point @ 1.4 mA, for secure operation: ◦...

  • Page 66: Gp Out Connections

    XS Server - Version 11.00 - Hardware Technical Reference Manual TTL Inputs Pin-Out Each TTL input on the DB25 is directly connected to the pin of the TTL connector on the device triggering the GPI. The ground must be common between the DB25 connector of the XT3 and the external device.
  • Page 67 EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2011 Issue 11.00.A Specifications • normally open contact (power off -> open) • maximum 1 A • maximum 50 Volts • typical life time: 100.000.000 switchings TTL Outputs (GP Out 5, 6, 7, 8) Pin-Out Specifications •...

  • Page 68: Boards Description

    XS Server - Version 11.00 - Hardware Technical Reference Manual Boards Description 6.1. Boards and Slots Configuration The XS server is equipped with several boards that are all developed by EVS. According to your server version, the following setup configurations are available: 6U Rack Installed boards...

  • Page 69: V3X Video And Reference Boards

    V3X #2 or #3. Doing so will result in conflicting electrical signals inside the system. Warning It 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 70: Block Diagram

    XS Server - Version 11.00 - Hardware Technical Reference Manual Block Diagram The block diagram of the V3X board is illustrated hereunder with the connectors, jumpers and LEDs location: Base Board Jumpers The following table lists the COHX base board jumpers and their respective function:...

  • Page 71: Cod Connectivity In Sd And Hd

    EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2011 Issue 11.00.A Base Board LEDs The following table lists the LEDs available on the COHX base board with the genlock functionnality: Color Status Function — The genlock module is not initialized. Green Blinking The genlock module is properly initialized, but no valid genlock signal is detected.

  • Page 72: Connector Assignments

    XS Server - Version 11.00 - Hardware Technical Reference Manual Connector Assignments Connector SD mode HD mode Connector label J5 is factory-wired to the backplane instead of J1. You can CHAR SD connect J1 instead of J5 if CVBS monitoring is required in SD or HD mode.
  • Page 73 EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2011 Issue 11.00.A Connectors Positions and Assignments 6. Boards Description...
  • Page 74 XS Server - Version 11.00 - Hardware Technical Reference Manual 6. Boards Description...

  • Page 75: Cod Connectivity In 3D And 1080P Dual Link

    EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2011 Issue 11.00.A 6.2.3. COD Connectivity in 3D and 1080p Dual Link This section describes the connector assignments and layout for the video standards HD 3D and 1080p in Dual Link mode. Connector Assignments Connector 3D/1080p mode...
  • Page 76 XS Server - Version 11.00 - Hardware Technical Reference Manual Connectors Positions and Assignments 6. Boards Description...

  • Page 77: Cod Connectivity In 3D And 1080P Single Link 3G-Sdi

    EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2011 Issue 11.00.A 6.2.4. COD Connectivity in 3D and 1080p Single Link 3G-SDI This section describes the connector assignments and layout for the video standards HD 3D and 1080p in Single Link 3G-SDI mode. Connector Assignments...
  • Page 78 XS Server - Version 11.00 - Hardware Technical Reference Manual Connectors Positions and Assignments 6. Boards Description...

  • Page 79: Channel Assignment

    EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2011 Issue 11.00.A 6.2.5. Channel Assignment 6 Channels Server Upper Codec (SLOT 4) Middle Codec (SLOT 3) Lower Codec (SLOT 2) 4 Channels Server Upper Codec (SLOT 3) 6. Boards Description...
  • Page 80 XS Server - Version 11.00 - Hardware Technical Reference Manual Lower Codec (SLOT 2) 2 Channels Server Lower Codec (SLOT 2) 6. Boards Description...

  • Page 81: Audio Codec Board

    EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2011 Issue 11.00.A 6.3. Audio Codec Board The audio codec board is the audio interface between the V3X boards and the H3X board. Video codec and audio codec boards are tied to the H3X board with one bus connector on the front side.

  • Page 82: Raid Controller Boards

    XS Server - Version 11.00 - Hardware Technical Reference Manual 6.4. Raid Controller Boards 6.4.1. H3X Board The H3X raid controller board is divided in 4 parts (2 in front, 2 in the back). • Front left: GBE (GigE) module. • Front right: CTL controller module.

  • Page 83: Rctl Board On Sas Disk Array

    — — For EVS internal use only. LED 8 FRAMER Green The signal on the XNet2 IN connector is a valid EVS SDTI signal. Green The XNet2 SDTI network is established (SDTI loop closed, correct speed, etc). Green Blinking Indicates DSP activity (audio processing).
  • Page 84 XS Server - Version 11.00 - Hardware Technical Reference Manual LEDs on Internal Array LEDs 1 to 6 are used in case of one internal array of 6 disks. LEDs 7 to 12 are used for the upper series of disks in case of one internal array of 2x6 disks.

  • Page 85: External Raid Array Sas-Hdx

    EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2011 Issue 11.00.A 6.4.3. External RAID Array SAS-HDX The SAS-HDX is a 2U external disk storage containing up to 24 hot-swappable SAS disks, with a minimum of 5 disks. External storage can be used with or without internal storage.
  • Page 86 The corresponding disk is not present. Note 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 87 EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2011 Issue 11.00.A Disk Insertion and Removal To insert or remove a disk from an external array, carefully follow these steps: 6. Boards Description...

  • Page 88: Mtpc Board

    • IDE System Hard disk: the IDE disk drive is used for storing the EVS software and the DOS operating system. Neither audio nor video data is saved on this disk. The capacity of this drive may vary depending on market availability, but the system partition is always set to 1 GB.

  • Page 89: A2/A4 Board

    EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2011 Issue 11.00.A 6.5.2. A2/A4 Board 6. Boards Description...

  • Page 90: Led Information

    The ENVS jumper can be used to enable or not the presence of the VGA VS signal (Vertical Sync) in the composite output signal (TV mode) 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: •...
  • Page 91 This jumper should be removed if the device connected to the RS422 port is NOT an EVS controller. Maximum voltage on pin 5 of an RS422 port of the server should not exceed 5 Volt when the corresponding jumper is engaged.
  • Page 92 16, rue Bois St Jean B-4102 Ougrée Belgium Corporate North & Latin America Asia & Pacific Other regional offices Headquarters Headquarters Headquarters available on +32 4 361 7000 +1 973 575 7811 +852 2914 2501 www.evs.tv/contact To learn more about EVS go to www.evs.tv...

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