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  • Page 1 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL Version 12.05 - July 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 XS 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.B - July 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 5.3. Video Connections 5.4.1. Audio Channels 5.4.
  • Page 7 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 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 XS 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 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 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 XS 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.B - July 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 XS 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

    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 XS server with a 4U chassis. Front View Left View...

  • Page 17: Back View

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

  • Page 18: Rack Mount 6U Main Frame

    37 kg / 81.6 lb 6U - 19 inches chassis with 12 HDD on hot swap rack 39 kg / 86.0 lb Dimensions The following drawings provide the various dimensions, in mm, of the XS server with a 6U chassis. Front view Left view...
  • Page 19 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 Right view Top view 3. Hardware Specifications...

  • Page 20: Sas-Hdx Unit

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 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 3. Hardware Specifications...

  • Page 21: Control Devices

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 3.1.4. Control Devices The following control devices can optionally be connected to your server to control it. XSense Remote Control Panel Weight: 3.24 kg / 7.13 lb. Keyboard Weight: 0.4 kg / 0.9 lb.

  • Page 22: Power Supply

    Do not use reversible power plugs with this equipment. Class of equipment: Class 1 equipment (EN 60950 § 1.2.5): electric shock protection by basic insulation and protective earth. Electrical Consumption The following electrical specifications are valid for the XS 6U server: Data Type Voltage Value...

  • Page 23: Environmental Conditions

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 3.3. Environmental Conditions Operating • Temperature: 10°C to + 45°C (50°F to 113°F) ambient with free air flow • 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.

  • Page 24: Software Specifications

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 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 XS server. Standard Definition High Definition Video Formats 525i 59.94fps (NTSC) 720p 50/59.94fps...

  • Page 25: Audio Specifications

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS 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)
  • Page 26 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 6U Server The following optional audio configurations are available: • Configuration XLR AES/EBU: ◦ 16 input and 16 output (8 pairs + 8 pairs) AES/EBU balanced channels on 16 XLR connectors •...

  • Page 27: Video Codecs And Bitrates

    Codecs and Related License Codes The XS server supports natively the video codecs presented in the table below when the required license code is valid. The codecs corresponding to license codes 10 to 12 are installed by default on the XS server. Codec Code Protection √...
  • Page 28 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 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...

  • Page 29: Maximum Bitrates

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

  • Page 30: Internal Bandwidth

    EVS server can support for a given frame rate and bitrate. Since an XS server can have a maximum of 6 local video channels, any value higher than 6 means that these additional real-time accesses can be used for transfers over the XNet (SDTI) network.
  • Page 31 /(nbr of Lo-Res channels x their block-based bandwidth) Example with Multi-Essence Configuration Can I run an XS server with 4 record channels + 2 play channels in the multi-essence configuration with Apple ProRes 422 HQ with a video bitrate of 220 Mbps and with...

  • Page 32: Recording Capacities

    Warning The sum of internal and external disk storage on an XS server cannot exceed 20 TB. This is therefore not possible to have higher recording capacities than the ones described in the following tables.
  • Page 33 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS 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...
  • Page 34 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 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 35 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS 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...
  • Page 36 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 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 37 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS 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...
  • Page 38 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 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 39 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS 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...

  • Page 40: Network Transfers

    This is the maximum real-time transfers the network connection can support. It is obviously also necessary that the XS where the material is stored has enough local disk bandwidth to feed the network accesses, on top of its own local channels (see Max.
  • Page 41 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 XNet Transfers The maximum number of real-time channels between EVS servers through the SDTI ports of the XS server are summarized in the following table. The following tables take into account a field rate of 50.00 Hz, and the resolution 1080i, and the following reference bandwidths: •...

  • Page 42: 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 43: Important Recommendations

    422 should be 220 Mbps (NTSC) or 185 Mbps (PAL). • When using the Avid DNxHD® codec, we advise to work at 100 Mbps if the picture quality is satisfactory so that the XS can sustain 6 local channels + 5 network transfers. 4. Software Specifications...
  • Page 44 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 Backup Transfers 1GbE Connection (Gigabit-H3X) The maximum number of real-time transfers through one 1GbE port of the H3X board on an XS server in 1080i, are summarized in the following table: Block- Transfer Video Field...
  • Page 45 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 1GbE Connection (on 10GbE Board) The maximum transfer speed through one 1GbE port of the 10GbE board on an XS server in 1080i, are summarized in the following table: Block- Video Field Based...
  • Page 46 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 10GbE Connection The maximum number of real-time transfers through the 10GbE ports of the XS server in 1080i, are summarized in the following table: Block- Transfer Video Field Based Speed Codec Bitrate...
  • Page 47 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS 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 XS server in 1080i, are summarized in the following table: Block- Transfer Video...
  • Page 48 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 1GbE Connection (on 10GbE Board) The maximum transfer speed through one 1GbE port of the 10GbE board on an XS server in 1080i, are summarized in the following table: Block- Video Field...
  • Page 49 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 10GbE Connection The maximum number of real-time transfers through the 10GbE ports of the XS server in 1080i, are summarized in the following table: Block- Transfer Video Field based Speed Codec Bitrate (faster than...

  • Page 50: Xf Capacities

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 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 51: 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 52 Whatever the choice, the resulting picture is thus always a compromise between stability and resolution. With EVS systems, the operator always has the choice between any of the 3 above described techniques: no interpolation, 2-line interpolation or 4-line interpolation.

  • Page 53: 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 54: 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. 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 55 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS 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.
  • Page 56 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 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 56 for more details on the DA-15 connectors pinout depending on the configuration.
  • Page 57 The Loop connector allows the loop of PGM1 on REC1 to be able to use the internal loop feature. On the XS server, this connector is not operational. It is covered with a cap. 5. Hardware Installation and Cabling...
  • Page 58 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 59 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 60: Power Supplies

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 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.

  • Page 61: Rear Panel Layout

    5.2.3. 4U Rear Panel Layout Rear Panel Areas The following drawing represents an example of a 4U rear panel available on an XS 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 62 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 The following video and codecs connectors layouts are available according to your configuration: Config Layout Description 2-channel version 4-channel version (open config.) 4-channel version (playout config.) 4-channel version (ingest config.) 5. Hardware Installation and Cabling...
  • Page 63 See section "Audio Connections" on page 56 for more details on the DA-15 connectors pinout according to the different configurations. The following digital audio connectors layout are delivered with the XS 4U server: DA-15 Connectors 4 multi-pin DA-15 connectors (2 in and 2 out)
  • Page 64 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 65: Video Connections

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 The XNet2 connectors allow the interconnection of EVS servers, 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 66: Audio Channels

    Audio Connections 5.4.1. Audio Channels The XS server manages up to 64 embedded 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 67: Digital Audio Da-15 Pinout

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 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 68: Analog Audio Da-15 Pinout

    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 XS server. DA-15 connector...

  • Page 69: 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 XS server.

  • Page 70: Rs422 Connections

    5.5.2. 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 to another port on another XS server.

  • Page 71: 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 72: 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 73: Required Conditions To Set Up And Run Xnet

    Required Conditions to Set up and Run XNet 1. All systems on the network shall belong to the XT3 or XS servers, XStoreSE, XHub3 devices. 2. The SDTI advanced option code (for network client, master, or server modes) shall be validated in the options list.
  • Page 74 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 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 75: 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 76: 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 77 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 XTAccess is directly connected to the XS 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 78: 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 79: 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 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. • Teaming between the GbE1 and GbE2 ports is not possible.

  • Page 81: Switches

    10G uplinks are required, but no inter-VLAN routing is needed. On larger setups, both GbE ports of the XS servers or/and several ports on the SANs are often used to increase the bandwidth or to allow redundancy. Since both GbE ports of an XS server cannot be used on the same sub-network, virtual LANs need to be created.

  • Page 82: Gpio Connections

    5.8.1. GP In Connections GPI Triggers The allocation of the XS 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. 5. Hardware Installation and Cabling...

  • Page 83: Specifications

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 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 84 Each TTL input on the DB-25 is directly connected to the pin of the TTL connector on the device triggering the GPI. The ground must be common between the DB-25 connector of the XS server and the external device. Specifications •...

  • Page 85: Gp Out Connections

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 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 86 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 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 87: Boards Description

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 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 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

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 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 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 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

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 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 92 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 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...
  • Page 93 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 Connector Layouts 6. Boards Description...

  • Page 94: Evs Broadcast Equipment Sa Issue 12.05.B - July

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 6. Boards Description...

  • Page 95: Cod Connectivity In 3D And 1080P Dual Link

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 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 96 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 Connectors Layouts 6. Boards Description...

  • Page 97: Cod Connectivity In 3D And 1080P Single Link 3G-Sdi

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 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. Connector 3D/1080p Mode...
  • Page 98 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 Connectors Layouts 6. Boards Description...

  • Page 99: Cod Connectivity In 4K

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 6.2.5. 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 100 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 Connectors Layouts 6. Boards Description...

  • Page 101: Channel Assignment

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 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 102 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 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)

  • Page 103: Audio Codec Board

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 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 104: H3X Board

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 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 105 — — 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 106: 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 107 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 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) 6. Boards Description...

  • Page 108: Raid Controller Boards

    Different configurations can be used • One internal array with a series of 6 disks • One internal array with two stacked series of 6 disks (not on XS 4U), • No internal storage LEDs on Internal Array LEDs 1 to 6 are used in case of one internal array of 6 disks.

  • Page 109: External Raid Array Sas-Hdx

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 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 110 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 111 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 Disk Insertion and Removal To insert or remove a disk from an external array, carefully follow these steps: 6. Boards Description...

  • Page 112: 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 113 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 Illustration 6. Boards Description...

  • Page 114: 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 115 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 118 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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