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EVS XT-3 Hardware Technical Reference Manual

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Version 12.05 - November 2014

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  • Page 1 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL Version 12.05 - November 2014...
  • Page 3 (for manuals on hardware products) or at the following page on the EVS website: http://www.evs.com/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.com/downloadcenter.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 12.05 Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS WHAT'S NEW? 1. OVERVIEW 1.1. Presentation 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 6 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.C - November 2014 5. HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND CABLING 5.1. Rack Installation 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 (PS2 Chassis) 5.2.4. 4U Rear Panel Layout (USB Chassis) 5.3.
  • Page 7 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 12.05 6.5. 10GbE Board 6.6. RAID Controller Boards 6.6.1. RSAS Board on SAS Disk Array 6.6.2. External RAID Array SAS-HDX 6.7. MTPC Board Table of Contents...

  • Page 9: What's New

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 12.05 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 changes linked to new features in version 12.05 are listed below: New 10GbE board •...

  • Page 11: Overview

    Overview 1.1. Presentation Welcome to the EVS range of products and thank you for using an EVS XT3 server. We will do our best to satisfy your video production needs and we look forward to continuing working with you. The EVS XT3 servers are full digital in PAL (625i), NTSC (525i), 720p, 1080p, and 1080i standards.
  • 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 XNet2 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

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 12.05 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: Emc Warning

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.C - November 2014 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 15: Fcc Marking

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 12.05 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 16: Hardware Specifications

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.C - November 2014 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 server with a 4U chassis.

  • Page 17: Back View

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 12.05 Right View Back View 3. Hardware Specifications...

  • Page 18: Rack Mount 6U Main Frame

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.C - November 2014 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...
  • Page 19 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 12.05 Right view Top view 3. Hardware Specifications...

  • Page 20: Sas-Hdx Unit

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.C - November 2014 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 108.

  • Page 21: Control Devices

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 12.05 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. Tablet Weight: 0.3 kg / 0.66 lb.

  • Page 22: Power Supply

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.C - November 2014 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 23: 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 24: Software Specifications

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.C - November 2014 Software Specifications 4.1. Video Specifications Video Standards The following table lists the video specifications both in SD and in HD format for your XT3 server. Standard Definition High Definition Video Formats 525i 29.97fps (NTSC) 720p 50/59.94fps...

  • Page 25: Audio Specifications

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 12.05 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) Embedded audio HD ST 299-0:2010, ST 299-1:2009 AES/EBU audio...
  • Page 26 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.C - November 2014 4U Server (USB Chassis) The following audio configuration is delivered: • Configuration DA-15 AES/EBU: ◦ 16 input and 16 output (8 pairs + 8 pairs) AES/EBU or Dolby E on 4 DA-15...

  • Page 27: Video Codecs And Bitrates

    √ Code 11 Mjpeg SD √ Code 10 DVCPro 50 √ Code 9 Mjpeg Standard HD √ Code 10 Mjpeg EVS HD Mpeg-2 Intra √ Code 12 Avid DNxHD® √ Code 5 Apple ProRes 422 √ Code 6 DVCPro HD √...
  • Page 28 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.C - November 2014 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 29: Maximum Bitrates

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 12.05 4.3.2. Maximum Bitrates These maximum values are valid for XT3 servers running Multicam version 12.02 or higher. They guarantee a smooth play and a browse at 100% speed on all channels simultaneously. 6ch* Codec Format 2 ch...

  • Page 30: Internal Bandwidth

    4. 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. Since an XT3 server can have a maximum of 8 local video channels, any value higher than 8 means that these additional real-time accesses can be used for transfers over the XNet (SDTI) network.
  • Page 31 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 12.05 Bandwidth and RT Channels at 150 Hz (PAL SLSM 3x) Block-based Field Video Fields/ Max. RT Codec bandwidth Rate Bitrate Block Channels (Hz) (Mbps) (MB/s) Apple ProRes 422 LT 150.00 34.3 11.6 HD Mjpeg Standard 150.00 100.0 HD Mpeg-2 Intra...
  • Page 32 Seagate disks of 300 GB (10K5) 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 33 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 12.05 Example with Standard and Supermotion Channels Can I run an XT3 server with 2 record channels (1 super motion + 1 standard) + 2 play channels (1 super motion + 1 standard) in Avid DNxHD® with a video bitrate of 120 Mbps in PAL ? Calculation: •...

  • Page 34: Recording Capacities

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.C - November 2014 4.3.4. 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 12 x 300 GB or 900 GB SAS disks •...
  • Page 35 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 12.05 Recording Capacity in Hours for 5 Disks (4+1) RAID Configuration – 50Hz DNxHD 100 DNxHD 120 DNxHD DNxHD XDCAM +XDCAM +XDCAM #ext # Disks RAID spares 8 audio 8 audio 8 audio 8 audio 8 audio array Units...
  • Page 36 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.C - November 2014 DNxHD 100 DNxHD 120 DNxHD DNxHD XDCAM +XDCAM +XDCAM #ext # Disks RAID spares 8 audio 8 audio 8 audio 8 audio 8 audio array Units 4. Software Specifications...
  • Page 37 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 12.05 Recording Capacity in Hours for 6 Disk (5+1) RAID Configuration – 50Hz DNxHD 100 DNxHD 120 DNxHD DNxHD XDCAM +XDCAM +XDCAM #ext RAID spares 8 audios 8 audios 8 audios 8 audios 8 audios Disks array Units...
  • Page 38 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.C - November 2014 DNxHD 100 DNxHD 120 DNxHD DNxHD XDCAM +XDCAM +XDCAM #ext RAID spares 8 audios 8 audios 8 audios 8 audios 8 audios Disks array Units 4. Software Specifications...
  • Page 39 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 12.05 Recording Capacity in Hours for 5 Disk (4+1) RAID Configuration – 59.94Hz DNxHD 145 DNxHD DNxHD 100 XDCAM DNxHD +XDCAM +XDCAM 50 #ext # RAID # Disks spares 8 audios 8 audios 8 audios 8 audios 8 audios array...
  • Page 40 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.C - November 2014 DNxHD 145 DNxHD DNxHD 100 XDCAM DNxHD +XDCAM +XDCAM 50 #ext # RAID # Disks spares 8 audios 8 audios 8 audios 8 audios 8 audios array Units 4. Software Specifications...
  • Page 41 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 12.05 Recording Capacity in Hours for 6 Disk (5+1) RAID Configuration – 59.94Hz DNxHD 100 DNxHD 145 DNxHD DNxHD XDCAM 50 +XDCAM 50 +XDCAM 50 #ext # RAID # Disks spares 8 audios 8 audios 8 audios 8 audios 8 audios...

  • Page 42: Network Transfers

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.C - November 2014 DNxHD 100 DNxHD 145 DNxHD DNxHD XDCAM 50 +XDCAM 50 +XDCAM 50 #ext # RAID # Disks spares 8 audios 8 audios 8 audios 8 audios 8 audios array Units 4.4. Network Transfers 4.4.1.
  • Page 43 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 12.05 XNet Transfers The maximum number of real-time channels between EVS servers through the SDTI ports of the XT3 server are summarized in the following table. The following tables take into account a field rate of 50.00 Hz, and the resolution 1080i, without SLSM REC, and the following reference bandwidths: •...

  • Page 44: 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 45: Important Recommendations

    Reference Bandwidth The table below specifies the reference GbE bandwidth used for calculations in this section. However, the effective bandwidth depends on network behavior, which only partly relies on the EVS server. Real-Time Transfers Single Transfer Speed Gigabit Connection Type...
  • Page 46 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.C - November 2014 Backup Transfers 1GbE Connection (Gigabit-H3X) The maximum number of real-time transfers through one 1GbE port of the H3X board on an XT3 server in 1080i, without SLSM REC, are summarized in the following table:...
  • Page 47 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 12.05 1GbE Connection (on 10GbE Board) The maximum transfer speed through one 1GbE port of the 10GbE board on an XT3 server in 1080i, without SLSM REC, are summarized in the following table: Block- Video Field Based...
  • Page 48 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.C - November 2014 10GbE Connection The maximum number of real-time transfers through the 10GbE ports of the XT3 server in 1080i, without SLSM REC, are summarized in the following table: Block- Transfer Video Field Based...
  • Page 49 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 12.05 Restore Transfers 1GbE Connection (Gigabit-H3X) The maximum number of real-time transfers through one 1GbE port of the H3X board on an XT3 server in 1080i, without SLSM REC, are summarized in the following table: Block- Transfer Video...
  • Page 50 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.C - November 2014 1GbE Connection (on 10GbE Board) The maximum transfer speed through one 1GbE port of the 10GbE board on an XT3 server in 1080i, without SLSM REC, are summarized in the following table:...
  • Page 51 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 12.05 10GbE Connection The maximum number of real-time transfers through the 10GbE ports of the XT3 server in 1080i, without SLSM REC, are summarized in the following table: Block- Transfer Video Field based Speed Codec Bitrate (faster than...

  • Page 52: Xf Capacities

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.C - November 2014 4.4.3. XF Capacities Storage Capacity at 50 Hz (PAL) The following tables gives the time (in hours and minutes) of A/V content of a given codec that can be stored on the XF hardware at a frame rate of 50 Hz:...
  • Page 53 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 12.05 Storage Capacity at 59.94 Hz (NTSC) The following tables gives the time (in hours and minutes) of A/V content of a given codec that can be stored on the XF hardware at a frame rate of 59.94 Hz: Fields/ Codec 1 TB...

  • Page 54: 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 55 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 56: 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. Ventilation and Rack Mounting Adequate ventilation is obviously required for optimum performance.

  • Page 57: Rear Panel Description

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 12.05 5.2. Rear Panel Description 5.2.1. Rear Panel Configurations The XT3 server comes in a variety of configurations and rear panel variants: • 6U rack with 6, 4 or 2 codec modules and various audio connectors. •...
  • Page 58 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.C - November 2014 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 59 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 12.05 Analog and Digital Audio This section shows the available associations of analog and digital connectors. See section "Audio Specifications" on page 15 for more details on the available audio configurations. See section "Audio Connections" on page 62 for more details on the DA-15 connectors pinout depending on the configuration.
  • Page 60 Controls and Communications This rear panel part, located below the audio connectors, presents connectors that allow the EVS server to communicated with other devices. The connectors are described from top left to bottom right: The XNet2 connectors allow the interconnection of EVS servers, and/or XStore in an XNet2 network.
  • Page 61 Two PC LAN connectors allow connection of the PC LAN interface of the EVS server to an Ethernet network. The Console connectors allow a monitor and a keyboard to be connected to the server.
  • Page 62 The Gigabit-H3X Ethernet connectors (1GbE) are currently located at the top right of the rear panel (5b). The Gigabit-H3X Ethernet connectors allow the interconnection of servers, other EVS, and/or third-party systems into a Gigabit Ethernet network, with a global bandwidth of 1 GbE.

  • Page 63: Power Supplies

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 12.05 Audio Monitoring Connectors This connector is located on the top right part of the rear panel, above the PSU. The Audio Monitoring Outputs connectors are AES XLR connectors that allow audio output connections for monitoring purposes. SAS-HDX Connector This connector is located on the top right part of the rear panel, above the PSU.

  • Page 64: Rear Panel Layout (Ps2 Chassis)

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.C - November 2014 5.2.3. 4U Rear Panel Layout (PS2 Chassis) Rear Panel Areas The following drawing represents an example of a 4U rear panel available on an XT3 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 65: Bnc Connectors

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 12.05 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. See section "V3X Video and Reference Boards"...
  • Page 66 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.C - November 2014 DA-15 Connectors 4 multi-pin DA-15 connectors (2 in and 2 out) Analog Audio The analog audio inputs and outputs are available on multi-pin (DA-15) connectors for audio signal inputs and outputs in analog format.
  • Page 67 This rear panel part presents some or all of the following connectors according to your configuration: Two PC LAN connectors allow connection of the PC LAN interface of the EVS server to an Ethernet network. The Audio Monitoring Output connector is a DA-15 connector that allows audio output connections for monitoring purposes.

  • Page 68: Rear Panel Layout (Usb Chassis)

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.C - November 2014 SAS-HDX The SAS-HDX connector allows the connection to the external disk array SAS-HDX if it is installed. 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 69 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 12.05 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. See section "V3X Video and Reference Boards"...
  • Page 70 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. The Console connectors allow a monitor and a keyboard to be connected to the server.
  • Page 71 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 72: Video Connections

    The Gigabit Ethernet Connector module is located at the bottom center of the rear panel. It hosts the two Gigabit-H3X Ethernet connectors by default: The Gigabit-H3X Ethernet connectors allow the interconnection of servers, other EVS, and/or third-party systems into a Gigabit Ethernet network, with a global bandwidth of 1 GbE.
  • Page 73 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 12.05 Depending on the server chassis or configuration, you can find the following audio connectors on the rear panel: • Digital audio: ◦ DA-15 connectors: 16 inputs and 16 outputs (110 Ohm balanced). ◦ BNC connectors: 8 inputs and 8 outputs (75 Ohm unbalanced).

  • Page 74: Digital Audio Da-15 Pinout

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.C - November 2014 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 75: Analog Audio Da-15 Pinout

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 12.05 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.

  • Page 76: Monitoring Audio Da-15 Pinout

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.C - November 2014 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 server.

  • Page 77: 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 78: Xnet Network

    The XNet2 requires a network server dedicated to the management of the database shared among all EVS video servers. This is assigned to one of the EVS servers on the network. The EVS server acting as the network server can of course be used for standard server operations.

  • Page 79: Network Architectures

    5.6.2. Network Architectures Introduction To set up an XNet network, EVS servers may be connected directly in a closed loop architecture. Using a dedicated hub, they may be connected in a star architecture as illustrated in the following figure. Note Multicam 12.02 can work with XHub version 3.03 or above but 3G-SDTI is only...

  • Page 80: Required Conditions To Set Up And Run Xnet

    4. The EVS video servers shall operate the same multi-essence configuration. 5. The SDTI speed parameter shall have the same value on all EVS servers (Network page, SDTI section). The SDTI speed 2970 Mbps is available with EVS servers equipped with H3X boards.
  • Page 81 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 12.05 6. The 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 82: Starting Xnet

    2. Make sure the value to Server in the Type field in the SDTI section on the Network page. Then start Multicam. 3. Turn on all "Master" and "Client" EVS video servers, and make sure the appropriate value is selected in the Type field in the SDTI section.

  • Page 83: Gigabit Network

    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 84 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.C - November 2014 XTAccess is directly connected to the XT3 server through the Gigabit network via an FTP client. It runs on a Windows workstation and is mainly controlled by the external systems (no user interface) via XML files or other processes.

  • Page 85: 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 86: Restore Of Clips

    5.7.3. 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 87: 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. • Teaming between the GbE1 and GbE2 ports is not possible.

  • Page 88: Switches

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

  • Page 89: Gpio Connections

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 12.05 Model/Product Uplinks Stacking Dual PS Number ports switching routing Cisco Catalyst 4x1G SFP WS-C2960S-48TS-L Cisco Catalyst Optional Optional WS-C3750X-24TS module Cisco Catalyst Optional Optional WS-C3750X-48TS module A layer 2 device can be used when all machines are configured to be on the same LAN, when another layer 3 device is present to do the routing if needed, or when no routing between VLANs is needed.

  • Page 90: Specifications

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.C - November 2014 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 91 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 12.05 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 92: Gp Out Connections

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.C - November 2014 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: •...
  • Page 93 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 12.05 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 94: Boards Description

    Issue 12.05.C - November 2014 Boards Description 6.1. Boards and Slots Configuration The XT3 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 95: 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 96: Block Diagram

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.C - November 2014 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 97 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 12.05 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 98: Cod Connectivity In Sd And Hd

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.C - November 2014 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.
  • Page 99 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 12.05 Connector Connector SD mode HD mode label SDI monitoring output (SD) SDI monitoring output Not wired (HD) to the backplane. Used for onboard multiviewer input. Loop-through for the SDI Loop-through for the SDI OUT B input signal (SD) input signal...

  • Page 100: Evs Broadcast Equipment Sa Issue 12.05.C - November

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.C - November 2014 Connector Layouts 6. Boards Description...
  • Page 101 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 12.05 6. Boards Description...

  • Page 102: Cod Connectivity In 3D And 1080P Dual Link

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.C - November 2014 6.2.3. 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. Connector 3D/1080p mode...
  • Page 103 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 12.05 Connectors Layouts 6. Boards Description...

  • Page 104: Cod Connectivity In 3D And 1080P Single Link 3G-Sdi

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.C - November 2014 6.2.4. COD Connectivity in 3D and 1080p Single Link 3G-SDI Connector Assignments This section describes the connector assignments and layout for the video standards HD 3D and 1080p in Single Link 3G-SDI mode.
  • Page 105 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 12.05 Connectors Layouts 6. Boards Description...

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

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.C - November 2014 6.2.5. 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. Connector SLSM 2-Phase 3G Mode...
  • Page 107 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 12.05 Connectors Layouts 6. Boards Description...

  • Page 108: Cod Connectivity In 4K

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.C - November 2014 6.2.6. COD Connectivity in 4K Connector Assignments This section describes the connector assignments and layout for the 4K cameras that provide 4 x 3G-SDI connectors. Connector 4K 3G Mode Connector label CHAR SD Not wired to the backplane.
  • Page 109 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 12.05 Connectors Layouts 6. Boards Description...

  • Page 110: Channel Assignment

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.C - November 2014 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 111 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 12.05 Server with a Single Codec Board The following table shows how the channels (play or record channels) are assigned to the codec board and connectors: Codec Board Codec Connector Channel Number Lower codec board (slot 2) COD A CAM B or PGM 1 Lower codec board (slot 2)

  • Page 112: Audio Codec Board

    Different audio configurations are available with the audio codec board. See "Audio Connections" on page 62 for details. The following LEDs are available on the audio codec board: • LD 1-3: internal EVS information only. • LD 4: transfer activity to/from the H3X board. 6. Boards Description...

  • Page 113: H3X Board

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 12.05 6.4. H3X Board The H3X board is divided in 4 parts (2 in front, 2 in the back). • Front left: GbE module. • Front right: CTL controller module. • Back left: CPU module. •...
  • Page 114 — — 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 115: 10Gbe Board

    A version without the 10GbE module and the 10GbE connectors is also available. 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.
  • Page 116 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.C - November 2014 SFP+ Modules The following 10 GbE SFP+ modules are compatible with the 10GbE connectors of the 10GbE board: • Intel® Ethernet SFP+ SR Optic (E10GSFPSR) • Intel® Ethernet SFP+ LR Optic (E10GSFPLR)

  • Page 117: Raid Controller Boards

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 12.05 6.6. RAID Controller Boards 6.6.1. RSAS Board on SAS Disk Array Disk Arrays on systems with H3X boards have a controller on the disk array board. Different configurations can be used • One internal array with a series of 6 disks •...

  • Page 118: External Raid Array Sas-Hdx

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.C - November 2014 6.6.2. 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 119 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 120 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.C - November 2014 Disk Insertion and Removal To insert or remove a disk from an external array, carefully follow these steps: 6. Boards Description...

  • Page 121: Mtpc Board

    • SAS System Hard disk: the SAS 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 2 GB.
  • Page 122 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.C - November 2014 Illustration 6. Boards Description...

  • Page 123: 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 124 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 126 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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