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Avid Technology MediaStream Server 8000si manual available for free PDF download: Site Preparation And Installation Manual
Avid Technology MediaStream Server 8000si Site Preparation And Installation Manual (340 pages)
For MediaStream Storage Independent Systems
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Avid Technology
| Category:
Server
| Size: 12 MB
Table of Contents
Official Notices and Warranties
5
Software License Agreement
5
Limitation of Liability
6
Table of Contents
7
Using this Guide
19
Symbols and Conventions
19
If You Need Help
20
How to Order Documentation
20
Avid Training Services
20
Chapter 1 Introduction and System Overview
21
Mediastream 8000Si Server
21
MSS 8000Si Architecture
22
VME Bus
22
Lynxos Operating System
23
Ams
23
Front and Back of the MSS 8000Si
23
System Controller
25
Boot Disk Assembly
26
Encoders
26
Decoders
27
SD Decoder Board
28
HD Decoder Board
28
HD Input Board
29
MPEG I/O Board
29
Bandwidth Limitations for HD Boards
30
File System Controller
30
Palladium Store 1000 Storage System
31
Mediastream Interface and Gateway Computer
33
Mediastream Interface (Msi)
34
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
35
Gateway Option
36
Installation and Connection
37
Preparing for Installation
37
Space Considerations
38
Equipment Rack Considerations
38
Structural Considerations
39
Floor Load Limit
39
Vibration
39
Heat Dissipation
39
Environmental Considerations
40
Temperature and Humidity
40
Electromagnetic Interference
40
Electrostatic Discharge
40
Site Preparation Checklist
41
Receiving Server Components
42
Moving Components to the Installation Site
42
Unpacking Server Components
43
Inspecting the Contents of the Shipment
43
Claims Procedure Guidelines
44
Server Repacking Guidelines
44
Technical Assistance
45
Rack Mounting the Mediasteam Components
45
Racking Requirements
45
EIA Racks
48
Rack Dimensions
48
Placing Supports
48
Adjusting Supports
50
Racking the Storage Array
51
Racking the Server
51
Mounting the Audio Interface Panel
53
Rack Mounting the Msi/Gateway PC
53
Racking the FSC
53
Installing a Rackmount Monitor and Keyboard
54
System Connections
55
Single Server Configuration
55
Dual Server Configuration
56
MSS 8000Si Ports
58
Msi
59
Fsc
59
Palladium Store 1000
60
Connectplus/Gateway
61
Connecting Video
62
Video Connections
62
Video Input
63
Video Output
63
Serial Digital Output
63
Analog Output
64
Connecting Genlock (Black Burst)
64
Genlock Connections
65
Connecting Audio
65
Audio Connections
65
Audio Interface Panel Options
66
XLR Input Audio Module
67
BNC Input Audio Module
68
XLR Output Audio Module
69
BNC Output Audio Module
70
Six-Channel and 8-Channel Audio Modules
71
Keyboard, Video, and Mouse Connections
72
Up-Conversion Connection
74
Down-Conversion Connection
75
Other Msi PC Connections
76
Connecting Power
77
Redundant Power
77
Line Voltage
77
UPS Power Requirements
78
Frequency
78
Power Line Transients
78
Circuit Wiring
78
Lightning Protection
79
Mediastream Interface (Msi) System
81
Msi Control Panel
82
Changing the Control Panel View
82
Configuring the Control Panel
83
Adding a New Group
83
Adding a New Server
84
Communication between the Msi System and the Server
86
Msi Configuration
86
Global Configuration
87
Play Window
88
Record Window
90
Console
92
MPEG Input Card Configuration
92
Recording
94
Record Port Status
94
Play Port Status
95
Recording Video Files
95
Previewing the Video File
96
Playing Clips
97
Trimming
100
Disk Management Window
102
System Status Window
103
System Status Monitoring Dialog Boxes
103
FSC Enclosure
106
System Administration
106
Telnet from the Console Port
106
Opening Additional Telnet Sessions
107
Shutting down and Restarting Server Nodes
108
Server Node Shutdown
108
Server Node Startup
109
Server Node Reboot
109
Telnet to File System Controller
109
Starting the MSS System
110
Controlled System Shutdown (8000Si)
112
Msi Shutdown
112
Msi/Gateway Network Addressing
112
Msi Software Backup and Recovery
114
Backing up Msi Files
114
Restoring the Msi Files
115
Msi/Gateway System Recovery
116
MSI Software Installation or Upgrade
122
Software Installation for the Gateway (Internal And/Or External)
123
Gateway Configuration
126
Verifying Gateway Functionality
127
FTP Clients and Servers
128
Server/Client Transfers
128
Client (Proxy) Control of Transfers between Servers
128
FTP Login to Gateway
129
Login to Other Connectplus Products
129
The Mediastream Video File System (VFS)
129
FTP Client Commands
130
Track Transfer Order
131
Adding Disk Sets
131
Troubleshooting
132
System Check
132
Tools for Gateway Administration
135
Fsc.log
135
Server.log
135
Chapter 4 MSS 8000Si Server Hardware
137
Power Supply Replacement
138
Fan Tray Replacement
139
System Controller Board Replacement
140
Boot Disk Replacement
144
TFTP Startup
147
Restore the Site Files
150
Lantronix Module Replacement
150
Lantronix Setup
153
Lantronix Troubleshooting
154
Telnet Logon
154
Hyperterminal Logon
156
Manual Configuration of the Lantronix
161
Verifying CPU I/O Connections
162
Decoder/Encoder Board Replacement and Additions
163
Identifying a Faulty Decoder
164
Removing a Decoder
164
Adding a New Decoder
165
Setting the Address
165
Setting the Hardware Address
166
Installing a Decoder Board
167
Configuring the Software for the Decoder
168
Run Vmescan
168
Run Edit_Bvsrc
169
Example Lines in the Bvsrc File
170
Configuring the Msi to Include New Decoder Channels
171
Identifying a Faulty Encoder
173
Removing and Replacing an Encoder
173
Adding Encoder Boards
174
Encoder Dip Switch Location
174
Encoder Address Dip Switch Settings
175
Encoder Installation
175
Software Configuration
176
Run Vmescan
176
Run Edit_Bvsrc
177
Example Lines in the Bvsrc File
177
Configure Msi to Include New Channels
178
Server Configuration
179
Logging on to the Server
179
Bvs Directory
179
Etc Directory
179
Configuration Checks
180
Startup Server
180
Verify Hosts File
180
Verify Configuration of Site Files
181
Verify Bvsrc File
182
Running Edit_Bvsrc
183
Saving Site Files
188
Saving Sitefiles to CD Disc
190
PMON Upgrade
190
CLI and Server Calibration
193
Entering CLI Mode
193
Port Selection
193
Encoder Ports
194
Decoder Ports
194
Recording and Playing Video Files
194
Open Port
194
Select Port
194
Record
195
Auto Stop
195
Recording a File
195
Playing a File
196
CLI Command Summary
196
Basic Commands
196
Edit Play Commands
197
Miscellaneous Commands
197
Server Calibration
198
Audio Level Indicator
198
Recording Test Video
199
4:2:2 Decoder Adjustments
199
Adjusting Video Output
199
Adjusting Audio Output
200
Horizontal Line Timing
201
Calibration Setup
202
Subcarrier Phase (Colorburst Phase)
205
Installing or Upgrading MSS 8000Si Server Software
208
Open Telnet Session
208
Setting up Logging of Telnet Session
208
Backing up Site Files
209
Upgrading the Server Software
210
Restore the Site Files
210
Server Administration Tools
210
Log Files
210
Syslog File
211
Elog File
211
Clearing the Elog File
211
UNIX Commands
212
Revisions
212
Mdsutil
213
Vmescan
214
Hostname
215
Sand_State -S
215
File System Controller (FSC)
219
FSC Administration
219
Fsc_Start
219
Fsc_Status
222
FSC Status Report Details
223
Hostname
223
IP Address
223
Applications
223
Database
223
Sanservice
223
Watchdog
223
Fsc_Stop
223
Fsc_Backup
224
Fsc_Restore
227
FSC System Recovery
228
Recovering the First Partition Only
228
Recovering the Second Partition Only
232
Re-Imaging the Full Disk (All Partitions)
233
Restoring the FSC Database
236
FSC Software Upgrade
236
Preparation for Upgrade
236
FSC Status Checks
237
Video Files Status Check
239
Installing or Upgrading the FSC Software
239
FSC Configuration
244
FSC Replacement
248
FSC Administration Tools
248
Error Log Files
249
Syslog.txt
249
Fsc.log
249
Solmsg.out
250
Sending Logs to Avid Customer Support
250
Useful Troubleshooting Commands
250
Fsc_Status
250
Fs_Ls
250
Fs_Util
251
Fs_Dump_Meta
252
Fsc_Revisions
253
FSC Power Supply Replacement
253
Chapter 6 PALLADIUM Store 1000 RAID
255
Control Panel
257
Using Msi to Monitor the RAID Storage Arrays
258
Disk Array Dialog Box
259
Disk Dialog Box
260
Rebuilding Failed Disks
261
Formatting an Array
261
Creating a File System
262
Adding Arrays
262
SNMP Configuration
262
Running Snmp_Config
263
Array Services Utility
275
Disk Errors and Drive Failures
277
Current Firmware Revision
279
Array Capacity
279
Drive Information
281
Current Configuration
283
Setting Configuration on a PALLADIUM Store 1000
283
RAID Hardware Removal and Replacement
284
Replacing a Drive
285
Replacing the Power Supply
287
Replacing the Fan Module
288
Replacing a Bridge Module
288
Removing a Controller
290
Adding Disk Sets
290
Appendix A Introduction to System Administration
291
Logging on to the Server
291
UNIX Commands
292
Command Syntax
292
Basic UNIX Commands
292
Change Directories
293
Where am I? Command
293
List Command
293
Make a Directory
294
Remove a Directory
294
Copy Command
294
Move File
294
Remove Files
295
More Command
295
The VI Editor
295
Command Mode Vs. Text Entry Mode
295
Saving a File and Quitting
295
Quick Reference
296
Using FTP
297
Copying Files with FTP
298
Logging Telnet Sessions
299
File Redirection
300
MSS 8000Si Bandwidth Table
303
Input/Output Channel Bandwidth
303
Appendix Cmss 8000Si Network
305
Appendix D Cables and Connectors
309
RS-422 Connectors and Cables
309
RJ-45 to DB-9 Cable Diagram
310
Serial Y-Cable to Automation Remote Control and Converter
311
AES/EBU Audio Connectors and Cables
311
Where to Obtain the Connector
312
Where to Obtain the Cable
312
HD-26 Encoder (Input Audio 4 Channel) Connections
312
HD-26 Encoder (Input Audio 6 Channel) Connections
314
HD-26 Encoder (Input Audio 8 Channel) Connections
316
Micro D-Sub 15 Decoder (Output Audio 6 Channel) Connections
318
Micro D-Sub 15 Decoder (Output Audio 8 Channel) Connections
319
Where to Obtain the Connectors
320
Where to Obtain the Cable
320
Fiber Channel Cables
320
Fibre Channel over Copper Cables
320
MS 8000Si Server Specifications
321
Video
321
Audio
321
Control
321
Vertical Blanking Interval
322
Preserved Video Signal Lines
322
Environmental
322
Temperature
322
Humidity
322
Altitude
322
Emc
323
Safety
323
Component Specifications
323
Appendix F Regulatory and Safety Notices
327
Warnings and Cautions
327
FCC Notice
327
Canadian ICES-003
328
Canadian EMC Notice of Compliance
328
European Union Notice
328
Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in the European Union
330
Australia and New Zealand EMC Regulations
330
Taiwan EMC Regulations
331
Power Supply Cord Notice
331
English
331
German
331
French
331
Lithium Battery Notice
331
German
332
French
332
English
332
German
333
English
333
French
333
German
334
Index
335
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