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Contents
Using This Guide
Working with the AirSpeed 5000 Management Console
Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your AirSpeed 5000
Upgrading Your AirSpeed 5000 Server Hardware
Using AirSpeed 5000 with FTP
Up, Down, Cross Convert (UDX) Examples

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Contents

Using This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Symbols and Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

If You Need Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Accessing the Online Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Avid Training Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Chapter 1 Working with the AirSpeed 5000 Management Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Configuration Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Determining Your AirSpeed 5000 Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Standalone Mode Configuration Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Team Mode Configuration Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Interplay Production Mode Configuration Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Configuring the Avid Service Framework (for Standalone or Team Mode) . . . . . . . 20

Configuring the Avid Service Framework (for Interplay Production Mode) . . . . . . . 23

The Login Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Logging In. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Navigating the Management Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

The Server Mode Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Configuring Your Basic Server Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

The Record Templates Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Creating a New Record Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Copying an Existing Record Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Modifying an Existing Record Template. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Deleting a Record Template. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

The Destination Templates Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Creating a New Destination Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Copying an Existing Destination Template. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Modifying an Existing Destination Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Deleting a Destination Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

The Record Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Setting Up Channels for Record. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

The Playback Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Setting Up Channels for Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

The Users Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Creating a New User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Copying an Existing User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Modifying User Permissions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Deleting a User. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

The Inventory Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

The VDCP Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

The GPI Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Setting Up GPI Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

The FTP Folders Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Creating a New FTP Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Copying an Existing FTP Folder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Modifying an Existing FTP Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Deleting an FTP Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

The Activation Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Activating New Features and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

The Deactivation Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Deactivating Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

The Restart Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Restarting Applications and Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

The Job Status Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Cancelling Transfers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

The Configurations Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Creating and Saving a Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Renaming Configurations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Deleting Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Activating Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Exporting Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Importing Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

The Backup / Restore Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Backing Up your Current System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Restoring Saved System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Deleting Saved System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Resetting Your Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Chapter 2 Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your AirSpeed 5000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Parts Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Spares List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Hardware Upgrade Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Field Replaceable Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Preventative Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Setting Up Remote Access to the AirSpeed 5000 Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Verifying and Changing Media Drive Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

AirSpeed 5000 Security Best Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Windows 7 Security Update Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Viewing System Health Status Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Troubleshooting Your AirSpeed 5000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Electrostatic Discharge Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Proxy Video Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Working with Media Drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Handling Foreign Disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Identifying and Replacing Failed Media Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Identifying Failed Media Drives (4-Channel Models). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Removing and Replacing Media Drives (4-Channel Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Re-RAIDing Media Drives from Scratch (4-Channel Model Servers) . . . . . . . . 98

Identifying Failed Media Drives (2-Channel Models). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Removing and Replacing Media Drives (2-Channel Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Re-RAIDing Media Drives from Scratch (2-Channel Model Servers) . . . . . . . 123

Moving an Entire RAID Array to Another Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Replacing System Drives in the Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Moving System (OS) and Media Drives to a Different System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Removing and Replacing the Server Main Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Replacing a Power Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Identifying and Replacing Failed Fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Identifying and Replacing Failed Video I/O Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Accessing the Knowledge Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Chapter 3 Upgrading Your AirSpeed 5000 Server Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

AirSpeed 5000 Hardware Upgrade Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Electrostatic Discharge Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

AirSpeed 5000 Server Hardware Upgrade Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Removing and Replacing the Server Main Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Removing the Video I/O Boards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Attaching the Codec Modules to the Video I/O Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

Replacing the Video I/O Boards into the Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Performing System Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

Diagnostic Window Explained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

Reviewing Hardware Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

Starting the Hardware Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

Playing a Video Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

Capturing from an External Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

Testing Audio Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

Capturing from the Play Frame Video (Loopback Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

Testing Disk Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

Error Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

Diagnostic Test Failed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

Appendix A Using AirSpeed 5000 with FTP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

General Guidelines on Using FTP with AirSpeed 5000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

AirSpeed 5000 MXF OP1A Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

Supported Video and Audio Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

FTP Workflow Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

Software Revisions Tested for FTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

Working with Sony MPEG-2 HD Decks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

Transferring Media Between Two AirSpeed 5000 Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

Transferring Media Between AirSpeed 5000 and Omneon Servers . . . . . . . . . . . 196

Transferring Media Using Final Cut Pro and FTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

Transferring Media Using FCP Filezilla FTP with DNxHD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

Transferring Media Using FCP and FileZilla FTP (for AVC-Intra only). . . . . . . . . . 199

Appendix B Up, Down, Cross Convert (UDX) Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

Up/Down/Cross (UDX) Conversion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

UDX Terms and Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

Pillarbox. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

Letterbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

Center-Crop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204

Anamorphic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205

Active Format Description (AFD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

AutoAFD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

ATC and VITC Timecode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

Video Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

Up Convert AFD Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

Down Convert AFD Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

HD Cross Convert AFD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

SD Cross Convert AFD Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

Using This Guide

Congratulations on your purchase of an Avid ingest and playout server. You can use your

AirSpeed 5000 to capture incoming media directly into Avid shared storage or play out media to

air. Media can be captured directly into Avid ISIS workspaces unattended, freeing the Avid

editing system for editing. Use the Avid editing system to edit the captured media into sequences

and send the sequence back to the AirSpeed 5000 for playout.

This guide contains all the administration and configuration instructions you need to administer

the Avid product.

Unless noted otherwise, the material in this document applies to the Windows® 7 operating

systems.

The majority of screen shots in this document were captured on a Windows® 7 system.

nThe documentation describes the features and hardware of all models. Therefore, your system

might not contain certain features and hardware that are covered in the documentation.

Symbols and Conventions

Avid documentation uses the following symbols and conventions:

Symbol or Convention Meaning or Action

nA note provides important related information, reminders,

recommendations, and strong suggestions.

cA caution means that a specific action you take could cause harm to

your computer or cause you to lose data.

wA warning describes an action that could cause you physical harm.

Follow the guidelines in this document or on the unit itself when

handling electrical equipment.

> This symbol indicates menu commands (and subcommands) in the

order you select them. For example, File > Import means to open the

File menu and then select the Import command.

If You Need Help

If you are having trouble using your Avid product:

1. Retry the action, carefully following the instructions given for that task in this guide. It is

especially important to check each step of your workflow.

2. Check the latest information that might have become available after the documentation was

published.

New information would be found in the ReadMe file supplied on your Avid installation

DVD as a PDF document and is also available online.

You should always check online for the most up-to-date release notes or ReadMe

because the online version is updated whenever new information becomes available. To

view the online versions, visit the Knowledge Base at www.avid.com/support.

3. Check the documentation that came with your Avid application or your hardware for

maintenance or hardware-related issues.

4. Visit the online Knowledge Base at www.avid.com/support. Online services are available 24

hours per day, 7 days per week. Search this online Knowledge Base to find answers, to view

error messages, to access troubleshooting tips, to download updates, and to read or join

online message-board discussions.

This symbol indicates a single-step procedure. Multiple arrows in a list

indicate that you perform one of the actions listed.

(Windows), (Windows

only), (Macintosh), or

(Macintosh only)

This text indicates that the information applies only to the specified

operating system, either Windows or Macintosh OS X.

Bold font Bold font is primarily used in task instructions to identify user interface

items and keyboard sequences.

Italic font Italic font is used to emphasize certain words and to indicate variables.

Courier Bold font

Courier Bold font identifies text that you type.

Ctrl+key or mouse action Press and hold the first key while you press the last key or perform the

mouse action. For example, Command+Option+C or Ctrl+drag.

Symbol or Convention Meaning or Action

Accessing the Online Documentation

The Avid AirSpeed 5000 online documentation contains all the product documentation in PDF

format. You can access the documentation in the Avid Knowledgebase. You need to download

and install Acrobat Reader on your Avid AirSpeed 5000 before you can access the PDF

documentation.

nYou need to download and install Acrobat Reader on your Avid AirSpeed 5000 before you can

access the PDF documentation.

Avid Training Services

Avid makes lifelong learning, career advancement, and personal development easy and

convenient. Avid understands that the knowledge you need to differentiate yourself is always

changing, and Avid continually updates course content and offers new training delivery methods

that accommodate your pressured and competitive work environment.

For information on courses/schedules, training centers, certifications, courseware, and books,

please visit www.avid.com/support and follow the Training links, or call Avid Sales at

800-949-AVID (800-949-2843).

1Working with the AirSpeed 5000

Management Console

The AirSpeed 5000 Management Console is a web-based interface that you will use to configure

and maintain your AirSpeed 5000 server.

Prior to proceeding with AirSpeed 5000 configuration using the Management Console, please

ensure that your AirSpeed 5000 server is installed and connected using the information in the

AirSpeed 5000 Setup Guide. In addition, there are some configuration requirements based on the

mode you are configured in. For more information, see “Configuration Requirements” on

page 15.

The following main topics describe how to use the AirSpeed 5000 Management Console to setup

and administer your AirSpeed 5000 system:

•Configuration Requirements

•Logging In

•Navigating the Management Console

•The Server Mode Page

•The Record Templates Page

•The Destination Templates Page

•The Record Page

•The Playback Page

•The Users Page

•The Inventory Page

•The VDCP Page

•The GPI Page

•The FTP Folders Page

•The Activation Page

•The Deactivation Page

•The Restart Page

Configuration Requirements

•The Job Status Page

•The Configurations Page

•The Backup / Restore Page

Configuration Requirements

Before you begin using the AirSpeed 5000 Management Console, you must perform some basic

configuration based on the environment for your site.

For more information on the various environments AirSpeed 5000 can be configured in, see

“Determining Your AirSpeed 5000 Environment” on page 15.

Otherwise, if you know the environment for your site, see the following topics:

•“Standalone Mode Configuration Requirements” on page 16

•“Team Mode Configuration Requirements” on page 17

•“Interplay Production Mode Configuration Requirements” on page 18

Determining Your AirSpeed 5000 Environment

The Avid AirSpeed 5000 server can be configured in one of three ways:

•In a Standalone Video Server environment, the AirSpeed 5000 uses only its own internal

storage for storing clips. Clips can be transferred directly between the Avid Editor (Media

Composer or NewsCutter) and the AirSpeed 5000.

•In a Team environment, AirSpeed 5000 uses shared storage (no Interplay). Clips are

transferred directly between the AirSpeed 5000 and the shared storage.

•In an Interplay Production environment, the AirSpeed 5000 operates as a member of an

integrated Interplay workgroup and ISIS Shared storage environment. Clips are transferred

directly between the AirSpeed 5000 and the shared storage.

Before you can use the AirSpeed 5000 Management Console to configure your record and

playback settings, there are some basic configuration requirements you must perform. For more

information, see the following topics:

•“Standalone Mode Configuration Requirements” on page 16

•“Team Mode Configuration Requirements” on page 17

•“Interplay Production Mode Configuration Requirements” on page 18

Once you have performed the basic configuration for any of these environments, you can use the

AirSpeed 5000 Management Console to perform other administrator tasks.

Configuration Requirements

Standalone Mode Configuration Requirements

There are some requirements necessary when configuring AirSpeed 5000 in a Standalone mode.

If configuring for Standalone mode, you need to do the following:

• Configure the Avid Service Framework, as described in the topic “Configuring the Avid

Service Framework (for Standalone or Team Mode)” on page 20.

• In the Management Console on the AirSpeed 5000 Server, do the following:

- On the Server Mode page, specify Standalone mode.

- On the Record Template page, create a Record template that is customized for your

needs.

- On the Destination Template Page, create a Destination template. You can set the Clip

name and Tape Name if you want. Other fields are not used.

- On the Record page, set channel configurations.

- On the User’s page, create users with the same credentials as the OS users that they will

be logged in as on the Avid Editor. This enables these users to access the AirSpeed 5000

server inventory via the AirSpeed 5000 Remote Console on the Avid Editor.

- On the Users page, create users with the same credentials as the OS users that they will

be logged in as on the Avid Editor. This enables these users to access the AirSpeed 5000

server inventory via the AirSpeed 5000 Remote Console on the Avid Editor.

• On the Avid Editor, you must do the following:

- Install Media Composer.

- Locate the AvidAirSpeed5000RemoteConsole.zip file and uncompress it to your

desktop.

- Within the AvidAirSpeed5000RemoteConsole folder, run Avid AirSpeed Remote

Console.exe.

- Install Interplay Transfer Engine/Client.

- Start the AirSpeed 5000 Remote Console application.

- Connect to a server.

- Enable transfers for AirSpeed 5000 servers in a Standalone environment.

- Start the Interplay Transfer Engine

- Configure the Standalone settings

nThis can be done automatically in the Remote Console application (File > Configure Transfer

Engine) or manually using the Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration window.

For more information, see the AirSpeed 5000 Remote Console Operator’s Guide.

Configuration Requirements

Team Mode Configuration Requirements

This topic contains information on the requirements necessary when configuring AirSpeed 5000

in a Team mode.

If configuring for Team mode, you need to do the following:

• Configure the Avid Service Framework, as described in the topic “Configuring the Avid

Service Framework (for Standalone or Team Mode)” on page 20.

• In the Management Console on the AirSpeed 5000 Server, do the following:

- On the Server Mode page, specify Team mode.

- On the Record Template page, create a Record template that is customized for your

needs.

- On the Destination Template page, create a Destination template that uses a valid

workspace on your shared storage. You can set the Clip name and Tape ID if you want.

Other fields are not used.

- On the Record page, set channel configurations. You can ignore the Destination

template settings in Team mode, since you define this with the ‘transfer destination of

last resort’ located on the Inventory page.

- On the User’s page, create users with the same credentials as the OS users that they will

be logged in as on the Avid Editor. This enables these users to access the AirSpeed 5000

server inventory via the AirSpeed 5000 Remote Console on the Avid Editor.

- On the Inventory page, select a Destination template for ‘Transfer destination of last

resort’. This is where the media will reside.

- On the Inventory page, select a workspace for ‘Master Clip Location (team)’. This is

where the .aaf clips reside.

• On the Avid Editor (Windows), you must do the following:

- Install Media Composer.

- Install ISIS Client Manager.

- Locate the AvidAirSpeed5000RemoteConsole.zip file and uncompress it to your

desktop.

- Within the AvidAirSpeed5000RemoteConsole folder, run Avid AirSpeed Remote

Console.exe.

- Install Interplay Transfer Client.

- Start the AirSpeed 5000 Remote Console application.

- Connect to a server.

- Verify Team Mode is configured properly.

Configuration Requirements

For more information, see the AirSpeed 5000 Remote Console Operator’s Guide.

• On the Avid Editor (Macintosh), you must do the following:

- Install Media Composer.

- Install ISIS Client Manager.

- Install Interplay Transfer Client.

- In Media Composer Transfer settings, set the top server to the name of the machine and

enter a workgroup. Type the name of the destination AirSpeed 5000 server as the next

server below.

For more information, see the AirSpeed 5000 Remote Console Operator’s Guide.

Interplay Production Mode Configuration Requirements

This topic contains information on the requirements necessary when configuring AirSpeed 5000

in an Interplay Production mode.

If configuring for Interplay Production mode, you must do the following:

• Configure your Avid Service Framework to properly join the Interplay Production

environment, as described in the topic “Configuring the Avid Service Framework (for

Interplay Production Mode)” on page 23. For additional information, see “Avid Workgroup

Properties” in the Avid Service Framework User’s Guide.

• In the Management Console on the AirSpeed 5000 Server, do the following:

- On the Server Mode page, specify Interplay Production mode, and complete the

Workgroup information.

- On the Record Template page, create a Record template that is customized for your

needs.

- On the Destination Template page, create a Destination template that uses a valid

workspace on your shared storage. You can set the Clip name and Tape ID if you want.

Other fields are not used.

- On the Record page, set channel configurations.

- On the User’s page, create users with the same credentials as Interplay users so they will

be able to access the AirSpeed 5000 server inventory via the AirSpeed 5000 Remote

Console on the Avid Editor.

Configuration Requirements

• On the Avid Editor, you must do the following:

- Install Media Composer.

- Install ISIS Management Console

- Configure your Avid Service Framework to properly join the Interplay Production

environment, as described in the topic “Configuring the Avid Service Framework (for

Interplay Production Mode)” on page 23. For additional information, see “Avid

Workgroup Properties” in the Avid Service Framework User’s Guide.

- Locate the AvidAirSpeed5000RemoteConsole.zip file and uncompress it to your

desktop.

- Within the AvidAirSpeed5000RemoteConsole folder, run Avid AirSpeed Remote

Console.exe.

- Install Interplay Transfer Client.

- Start the AirSpeed 5000 Remote Console application.

- Connect to a server.

- Verify Interplay Production Mode is configured properly.

For more information, see the AirSpeed 5000 Remote Console Operator’s Guide.

Configuration Requirements

Configuring the Avid Service Framework (for Standalone or Team Mode)

If the AirSpeed 5000 server is going to operate in a Standalone or Team environment, the next

step is to configure the Avid Service Framework on the AirSpeed 5000 server.

This procedure is mostly for diagnostic purposes.

To configure the Avid Service Framework for Standalone or Team mode:

1. On the AirSpeed 5000 server, select Start > All Programs > Avid > Avid Framework >

Avid Workgroup Properties.

The Avid Workgroup Properties dialog box opens to the Services tab.

Configuration Requirements

2. Click Edit, and type Local Machine [AirSpeed 5000 servername] in the Preferred

Workgroup field.

nThis is so you are prompted to select a Workgroup in the Avid Service Configuration.

3. Click the Login tab, and make sure that the “Automatically join the preferred workgroup”

option is not selected.

4. Click the Lookup tab.

Configuration Requirements

5. Do the following to add the workgroup to the list:

a. Click Add in the left pane.

b. Type Local Machine [AirSpeed 5000 servername], and click OK.

6. Do the following to add the Lookup service that will be associated with the Workgroup:

a. In the Workgroup area (left pane), highlight the local machine (server name).

b. In the Lookup Services area (right pane), click Add in the right pane to add a Lookup

service.

The Add Lookup Service dialog box opens.

7. In the Host name field, type localhost.

8. Click to select the Expected check box, and click OK to save the changes, and close the

Add Lookup Service dialog box.

9. In the Avid Workgroup Properties dialog box, click Apply to restart the services.

The Restart Avid Services message box opens asking if you want to restart services.

10. Click Yes to restart the service.

The service will be restarted.

11. Click OK to close the Avid Workgroup Properties dialog box.

12. Next, if your site uses Avid iNEWS Command, Interplay Capture, or CaptureManager to

control AirSpeed 5000 channels for capture or playout, you need to install the AirSpeed

Multi Stream Device Service on the AirSpeed 5000 server.

For more information on installing the AirSpeed Multi Stream Device, see the AirSpeed

5000 Setup Guide.

Configuration Requirements

Configuring the Avid Service Framework (for Interplay Production Mode)

When configuring the AirSpeed 5000 server for Interplay Production mode, you need to

configure your Avid Service Framework to properly join your existing Interplay Production

environment using the Avid Workgroup Properties dialog box.

To configure the Avid Service Framework for Interplay Production mode:

1. On the AirSpeed 5000 server, select Start > All Programs > Avid > Avid Framework >

Avid Workgroup Properties.

The Avid Workgroup Properties dialog box opens to the Services tab.

2. On the Services tab, define the pre-existing Workgroup that the AirSpeed 5000 is going to

join.

3. On the Login tab, deselect the “Automatically join the preferred workgroup” checkbox.

4. On the Lookup tab, type the pre-existing Workgroup and Lookup services for the Interplay

workgroup that you are joining.

For more information, see the topic “Avid Workgroup Properties” in the Avid Service

Framework User’s Guide.

The Login Page

The Login page provides you with the controls you need to navigate to and log in to the

AirSpeed 5000 Management Console.

For more information, see “Logging In” on page 24.

Logging In

This topic contains information on how to log into the AirSpeed 5000 Management Console.

To log into the AirSpeed 5000 Management Console

1. Navigate to the AirSpeed 5000 Management Console for your site.

The Login Page

2. Click Log In.

The Log In Page opens.

3. Type your password in the Password field.

nThe default password is “Avid”.

4. (Option) If you want to remain logged in, click the Keep me logged in check box. Selecting

this check box will keep you logged in for 48 hours. After 48 hours, you will need to log in

again. If you do not select this check box, you will get logged out after 20 minutes of

inactivity.

5. Click the Log In button.

The AirSpeed 5000 Server Information Welcome page opens and displays the following

fields:

- AirSpeed Software Revision - This field displays the AirSpeed 5000 software revision

that is currently installed on this server.

- AirSpeed Hardware Status - This field displays the hardware status of this system.

If your system’s hardware is working properly, the message “Status is OK” appears in

this field.

Otherwise, if you see any other message, such as “Status: Not OK”, Board1 Not OK”, or

“Board2 Unavailable”, you should do the following:

- Power cycle (full shutdown and restart) your system.

The Login Page

- If available, review the detailed explanation in the AirSpeed Hardware Details field.

- If you still get the message, contact your Customer Support Representative for

additional instructions.

6. Do one of the following:

tIf you are configuring your AirSpeed 5000 server for the first time, you should click the

Server Mode tab, complete the fields, and then move down the tabs, completing each

one sequentially. So, to begin configuring your AirSpeed 5000 server, select the Server

Mode tab and select your Server mode and settings.

For more information on the pages that you need to complete when configuring the

AirSpeed 5000 server for the first time, see “Navigating the Management Console” on

page 27.

tIf you are performing a maintenance task, such as updating a setting, activating or

deactivating a feature, or performing any sort of maintenance or configuration update,

you click on the tab that is specific to the task you want to perform.

For information on determining which page to navigate to in order to perform a task, see

“Navigating the Management Console” on page 27.

Navigating the Management Console

This topic contains information on how to navigate to the Management Console page(s) in order

to perform a specific administrator task or to troubleshoot a problem.

If you want to... Then, go to the following...

Configure your AirSpeed 5000 server

for the first time

Navigate through the following tabs, and complete the

information as necessary for your site:

•Server Mode tab. The “mode” that you select here dictates

some of your configuration requirements. For more

information, see “The Server Mode Page” on page 30.

•Record Template tab. For more information, see “The Record

Templates Page” on page 35.

•Destination Template tab. For more information, see “The

Destination Templates Page” on page 41.

•Record tab. For more information, see “The Record Page” on

page 45.

•Playback tab. For more information, see “The Playback Page”

on page 47.

•Users tab. For more information, see “The Users Page” on

page 53.

•Inventory tab. For more information, see “The Inventory

Page” on page 58.

• (Optional) VDCP tab. For more information, see “The VDCP

Page” on page 62.

• (Optional) GPI tab. For more information, see “The GPI Page”

on page 63.

• (Optional) FTP Folders tab. For more information, see “The

FTP Folders Page” on page 64.

Navigating the Management Console

Configure your system for Record

(ingest)

Use the following tabs:

•Record Template tab. For more information, see “The Server

Mode Page” on page 30

•Destination template tab. For more information, see “The

Server Mode Page” on page 30

•Record tab. For more information, see “The Record Page” on

page 45.

•(Optional) VDCP tab. For more information, see “The VDCP

Page” on page 62.

•(Optional) GPI tab. For more information, see “The GPI

Page” on page 63.

Configure your system for Playout Use the following tabs:

•Playback Template tab. For more information, see “The

Playback Page” on page 47

•(Optional) VDCP tab. For more information, see “The VDCP

Page” on page 62.

•(Optional) GPI tab. For more information, see “The GPI

Page” on page 63.

Manage Record templates Record Template tab.

For more information, see “The Record Templates Page” on

page 35

Manage Destination templates Destination Template tab.

For more information, see “The Destination Templates Page” on

page 41

Obtain the System ID Server Mode tab.

For more information, see “The Server Mode Page” on page 30

Manage AirSpeed 5000 Remote

Console users

Users tab.

For more information, see “The Users Page” on page 53

Manage licenses (activate) Activation tab.

For more information, see “The Activation Page” on page 68

Deactivate licenses Deactivation tab.

For more information, see “The Deactivation Page” on page 72

If you want to... Then, go to the following...

Navigating the Management Console

Manage FTP access Users tab.

For more information, see “The Users Page” on page 53.

Work with configurations (Backup

new/Restore previously saved)

Backup / Restore tab.

For more information, see “The Backup / Restore Page” on

page 81.

Configure VDCP settings VDCP tab

For more information, see “The VDCP Page” on page 62.

Configure GPI or GPO settings GPI tab.

For more information, see “The GPI Page” on page 63.

Setup FTP folders to transfer

imported or exported MXF OP1A

files via FTP

FTP Folders tab.

For more information, see “The FTP Folders Page” on page 64.

Configure system options Inventory tab.

For more information, see “The Inventory Page” on page 58.

Re-transfer media from the AirSpeed

5000 server to Shared storage

Inventory tab (in the “Transfer destination of last resort” field.

For more information, see “The Inventory Page” on page 58.

Manage Auto-deletes Inventory tab.

For more information, see “The Inventory Page” on page 58.

View the status of all currently

scheduled (running) or completed

transfer operations

Job Status tab.

For more information, see “The Job Status Page” on page 75.

If you want to... Then, go to the following...

The Server Mode Page

The Server Mode page provides you with the basic controls you need to set up the AirSpeed

5000 server.

The Server Mode Page

The following table describes the fields used on the Server Mode page.

Field Description

SERVER MODE Based on what has been decided for your site, select the Server Mode

for your AirSpeed 5000 environment. Select one of the following

options:

nBased on the mode you select, the available options will be

different.

•Standalone Mode - In this mode, media is transferred directly

between an editor workstation and the AirSpeed 5000. Interplay

Production is not supported in this configuration and there is no

direct transfer of media between the AirSpeed 5000 and shared

storage (Avid ISIS).

If Standalone mode is selected, you need to perform some

specific steps related to Standalone mode configuration. For

more information, see “Standalone Mode Configuration

Requirements” on page 16.

•Team Mode - In this mode, media is transferred directly between

AirSpeed 5000 and shared storage (Avid ISIS). Interplay

Production is not supported in this configuration.

If Team mode is selected, you need to perform some specific

steps related to Team mode configuration. For more information,

see “Team Mode Configuration Requirements” on page 17.

•Interplay Production Mode - In this mode, AirSpeed 5000 is

directly integrated with Interplay Production components and

media is transferred directly between AirSpeed 5000 and shared

storage (Avid ISIS).

If Interplay Production mode is selected, you need to perform

some specific steps related to Interplay Production mode

configuration. For more information, see “Interplay Production

Mode Configuration Requirements” on page 18.

nIf Interplay Production mode is selected, your Avid Service

Framework must be configured to properly join the Interplay

Production environment using the Avid Workgroup Properties

dialog box. For more information, see “Avid Workgroup

Properties” in the Avid Service Framework User’s Guide.

- Interplay Server Name (Interplay Production Mode only) Type the name of your Interplay

server.

- Interplay Database Name (Interplay Production Mode only) Type the name of your Interplay

database. The standard database name is AvidWG.

The Server Mode Page

- Interplay User Name (Interplay Production Mode only) Type a user name for the Interplay

user.

Note the following:

• In the Interplay Administration tool, you must create a user with

the same name and password. This user must have Read/Write

permission to the Interplay folders that the AirSpeed 5000 will

use for checkin.

• In the ISIS Management Console, set up a user with the same

password. This user must have Read/Write permission to the

appropriate workspaces.

- Interplay Password (Interplay Production Mode only) Type a password for the Interplay

user.

SERVER SETTINGS These fields enable you to set up the global Server settings for your

AirSpeed 5000 server.

- Reference Video Standard Select the Reference video standard that you want to supply to the

server from the list. Options are:

• 25/50

• 29.97/59.94

- Time of Day Source Select the LTC input that you are using to drive the Time of Day

source.

None is selected by default, which uses the PC clock as the Time of

Day source.

If you are using the Reference and LTC Breakout cable, and not the

Multi I/O Expansion Panel to connect your LTC source, you must

select LTC 1.

nIf you set the Time of Day Source to a particular LTC In, and

you are supplying an invalid LTC source to that input, the PC

clock will be used as Time of Day.

For more information on LTC, see “The Record Page” on page 45.

- Drop Frame Timecode Select this check box if you will be using Drop Frame timecode.

Otherwise, leave it deselected.

Field Description

The Server Mode Page

- Enable DNx185/220 Select this check box only if you will be recording or playing

DNxHD 185/220 in your workflow. Otherwise, leave this option

deselected.

Selecting this option requires high bandwidth, thus limiting your

available channels as follows:

• For 4-channel model server, selecting this option limits you to

two channels (CH 1 and CH 2). If you select this option, CH 3

and CH 4 are disabled.

nIn addition, if this option is selected, Channels 3 and 4 will be

grayed out (and unavailable) in the AirSpeed 5000 Remote

Console.

• For 2-channel model servers, selecting this option limits you to

one channel (CH 1).

nIn addition, if this option is selected, Channels 2, 3 and 4 will

be grayed out (and unavailable) in the AirSpeed 5000 Remote

Console.

AVID SYSTEM ID The AVID SYSTEM ID section is for entering and displaying the

Avid System ID for the AirSpeed 5000 server.

- System ID Type the Avid System ID. The Avid System ID is the 11-digit

number found on one the stickers located on the yellow Avid Service

ID card.

An Avid System ID sticker might have been placed on your

AirSpeed 5000 server during system setup. Otherwise, you need to

locate the yellow Avid Service ID card that was shipped with your

system, and type in the System ID from the card.

Once entered, the System ID appears on this page, as well as in the

Activation Page, whenever you are activating or deactivating options

on your AirSpeed 5000 server.

Field Description

The Server Mode Page

Configuring Your Basic Server Settings

This procedure contains information on how to setup your basic server settings for your

AirSpeed 5000 server.

To configure basic server settings:

1. In the SERVER MODE area, select the Server mode for your site. Options are:

tStandalone Mode

tTeam Mode

tInterplay Production Mode

2. (Option) If you selected Interplay Production Mode as your Server mode, complete the

following fields. Otherwise, go to Step 3:

tIn the Interplay Server Name field, type the name of your Interplay server.

tIn the Interplay Database Name field, type the name of your Interplay database.

tIn the Interplay User Name field, type a user name for the Interplay user.

tIn the Interplay Password field, type a password for the Interplay user.

3. In the SERVER SETTINGS area, do the following:

tSelect the Reference Video Standard you want to supply to the server (25/50 or

29.97/59.94).

tSelect the Time of Day Source that you are using.

t(Option) If you will be using Drop Frame Timecode, select this check box. Otherwise,

leave it deselected.

t(Option) Select the DNxHD 185/220 check box if you will be recording or playing

DNxHD 185/220 in your workflow. Otherwise, leave it deselected.

nSelecting this option requires high bandwidth, thus limiting your available channels. For more

information, see the Server Mode page field descriptions.

The Record Templates Page

4. In the System ID field, type the 11-digit Avid System ID from the AirSpeed 5000 Server you

are configuring.

nThe System ID is an 11-digit number on a sticker placed on the AirSpeed 5000 server. If you do

not see the sticker, locate the yellow Avid Service ID card, and type the System ID from one of the

stickers on the card.

Once entered, this number will always display on the Server Mode page, as well as on the

Activation page.

5. Click the Apply button to accept your changes when you are done.

6. If you are configuring your AirSpeed 5000 server for the first time, the next step is to set up

Record templates. For more information, see “The Record Templates Page” on page 35.

The Record Templates Page

The Record Templates page provides you with the basic controls you need to set up Record

templates for the AirSpeed 5000 server.

Record templates are used to define the record behavior of a channel. Record templates define

the video format, encoding type, and audio configuration for a channel. You must first create a

Record template. Once created, a Record template can be applied to a channel using the Record

page.

You can perform the following tasks on the Record Templates page:

• Create a New Record template. For more information, see “Creating a New Record

Template” on page 39

• Copy an existing Record template to use as a base to create a another similar Record

template. This saves time. For more information, see “Copying an Existing Record

Template” on page 39.

• Modify an existing Record template. For more information, see “Modifying an Existing

Record Template” on page 40.

The Record Templates Page

• Delete an existing Record template. For more information, see “Deleting a Record

Template” on page 40.

The Record Templates Page

The following table describes the fields used on the Record Templates page.

Field Description

New Template Name Type the name of a new Record template in this field.

Once you type a name in this field, the Add and Copy buttons become enabled. For more

information, see the following topics:

•“Creating a New Record Template” on page 39

•“Copying an Existing Record Template” on page 39

Record Template List

box

Lists the Record templates that have been defined/created on this server.

TEMPLATE NAME Displays the name of the selected Record template.

nYou can enter a maximum of 50 characters in this field.

VIDEO The Video section enables you to select your Video settings for this Record template.

- Video Standard Select the video standard that you want this template to have. Options are:

•SD

• 720p

• 1080i

nIf your AirSpeed 5000 server is a base model, you will only be given the SD option.

nThe Video standard that you select will preface the name of the Codec field.

- 1080i720p/SD

Codec

Select the Codec that is associated with this video standard from the list.

- Aspect Ratio (Option) If this is an SD template, select the aspect ratio. Options are:

•4:3

• 16:9

nIf you have selected 1080i or 720p as your video standard, there is no choice. You

must use 16:9.

AUDIO STREAMS

(PAIRS)

Select the type and number of audio streams to capture. Keep in mind the following:

• The HD SDI supports a maximum of 8 stereo pairs.

• The SD SDI supports a maximum of 4 stereo pairs.

PROXY The PROXY section enables you to set up your Proxy settings for this Record template.

The Record Templates Page

Proxy Enabled Select this check box if you want to enable proxy records. Otherwise, leave this check box

deselected.

nYou must have the Proxy option activated on your server to have access to this

feature. Otherwise, this field is grayed out. For more information, contact your

Customer Support representative.

SEGMENTS The SEGMENTS section enables you to set up a record segment duration for clips using

this Record template.

- Record Segment

Duration (Minutes,

360 MAX)

(Option) To break captures into smaller, more manageable segments, type a value in this

field to indicate the duration of each segment (in minutes).

Otherwise, you can leave the default value of 0 to record one continuous clip (suggested to

be no more than 6 hours or 360 minutes). This is called a Continuous Record. Here are

some examples using a clip with a 6 hour duration:

• If you type 30 in this field, the template would record 12 clips, each with a 30 minute

duration.

• If you type 12 in this field, the template would record 30 clips, each with a 12 minute

duration.

nAll clips will be automatically transferred to Interplay, unless the Auto ingest to

shared storage /Interplay setting is deselected in the Destination Templates page.

nIf you generate multiple clips using this field, the segmented clips will be captured

and checked into Interplay with unique headframes for each segment (clip).

- Segments To Keep

(for auto-delete)

(Option) This feature is best used when the Auto ingest to shared storage/Interplay option is

disabled (not selected) in the Destination Templates page. The server will retain the amount

of clips defined number in this field. Once that number of segments is reached, the

segments will begin deleting from oldest to newest.

nIf one or more clips are delete-protected, or in use, those segments (or clips) will not

be deleted, and the counter will reset.

nIf the Auto-ingest to shared storage/Interplay option is enabled (selected), and you

are using Delete criteria from the Inventory tab, that Delete criteria may take

precedence over any selections made in this field.

Field Description

The Record Templates Page

Creating a New Record Template

This procedure contains information on how to create a new Record template.

nThis method creates a new Record template from scratch.

To create a new Record template:

1. In the New Template Name field, type the name of the new Record template that you want to

create. The Add and Copy buttons become enabled.

2. Click the Add button to add the new template to the list below.

3. Add detail to your newly named Record template by completing the fields on the screen as

they apply to this Record template.

4. Click the Apply button to accept your changes when you are done.

5. If you are configuring your AirSpeed 5000 server for the first time, the next step is to set up

Destination templates. For more information, see “The Destination Templates Page” on

page 41.

Copying an Existing Record Template

This procedure contains information on how to quickly create a new Record template by using

information contained in an existing Record template. This can be done by copying the existing

Record template name, and then changing the name and settings to match how you want the new

Record template to appear.

nThis method of creating a new Record template can save time, as opposed to creating all of your

new Record templates from scratch.

To copy a Record template:

1. Select the template name that you want to copy from the list.

2. Type a new name for the template in the New Template Name field.

3. Click the Copy button to add the new template to the list below.

The newly created template will appear in the list with the same video and audio settings as

the template you copied it from.

4. Modify the settings on your newly named Record template by completing the fields on the

screen as they apply to this Record template.

5. Click the Apply button to accept your changes when you are done.

The Record Templates Page

Modifying an Existing Record Template

This procedure contains information on how to modify the settings in an existing Record

template.

To modify an existing Record template:

1. Select the template name that you want to modify from the list.

2. Modify any settings that you want to change (video, audio and proxy) on the Record

template by completing the fields on the screen as they apply to this Record template.

3. Click the Apply button to accept your changes when you are done.

Deleting a Record Template

This procedure contains information on how to delete a Record template.

nWhen you delete a Record template, it is removed from the list.

To delete a Record template:

1. Select the name of the Record template that you want to delete from the list.

2. Click the Delete button to delete the template from the list below.

3. Click the Apply button to accept your changes when you are done.

The Destination Templates Page

The Destination Templates page provides you with the basic controls you need to set up

Destination templates for the AirSpeed 5000 server.

Destination templates are used to define the behavior of the AirSpeed 5000 when creating clips,

transferring them to shared storage, and checking them into Interplay Production.

A Destination template defines the following:

• The default name to name a clip

• The Interplay Production project to be checked into

• The shared storage workspace to which the media is written

The Destination Templates Page

The following table describes the fields used on the Destination Templates page.

Field Description

New Template Name Type the name of a new Destination template in this field.

Once you type a name in this field, the Add and Copy buttons become enabled. For more

information, see the following topics:

•“Creating a New Destination Template” on page 43

•“Copying an Existing Destination Template” on page 43

TEMPLATE NAME Displays the name of the selected Destination template.

nYou can enter a maximum of 50 characters in this field.

CLIP DATA The area where you enter data regarding clips.

- Clip Name Type the Clip Name. To ensure that you have unique clip names, type .$n to the end of the

clip name.

This generates a unique clip name in Interplay (e.g., clipname.1, clipname.2, clipname.3,

etc.)

nYou can enter a maximum of 80 characters in this field.

- Tape Name (Option) If you want provide another piece of metadata for the clip (i.e., to associate the

media with a particular tape), you can type in a Tape name in this field. Otherwise, leave this

field blank.

- Project Path The Project Path enables you to type the name of a sub-folder in the Interplay database

Projects folder in which to store the ingested clips. This field is optional and is not necessary

if you manage ingest through Interplay Capture which overwrites this setting.

nWhen typing the Project path, you do not need to start with a slash (/). The software

will add it for you.

nIf you do type a slash, it should be a forward slash (/). However, if you accidentally

type a backward slash (\), the software will change it to a forward slash (/) for you.

Example: PJK_PROJECT\FROM_AS5K

- Proxy Project Path In most cases, do not specify a folder in the Proxy Project Path field, because it creates an

unnecessary clip. AirSpeed 5000 creates metadata in catalogs and incoming media by

default.

- Workspace Specify the workspace from your Shared storage (ISIS 5000 or 7000) in which AirSpeed

5000 should store the ingested media.

nYou must specify a workspace.

- Proxy Workspace (Option) If you want to store the high-res media and the H.264 proxy media in different

Avid ISIS workspaces, you would select the desired workspace in this field.

The Destination Templates Page

Creating a New Destination Template

This procedure contains information on how to create a new Destination template.

nThis method creates a new Destination template from scratch.

To create a new Destination template:

1. In the New Template Name field, type the name of the new Destination template that you

want to create.

The Add and Copy buttons become enabled.

2. Click the Add button to add the new template to the list below.

3. Add detail to your newly named Destination template by completing the fields on the screen

as they apply to this Destination template.

4. Click the Apply button to accept your changes when you are done.

5. If you are configuring your AirSpeed 5000 server for the first time, the next step is to set up

channels for record. For more information, see “The Record Page” on page 45.

Copying an Existing Destination Template

This procedure contains information on how to quickly create a new Destination template by

using information contained in an existing Destination template. This can be done by copying

the existing Destination template name, and then changing the name and settings to match how

you want the new Destination template to appear.

- Transfer Ancillary

Data

(Option) If selected, the ancillary data track is transferred. If not selected, the ancillary data

track is not transferred.

- Auto ingest to shared

storage/Interplay

(Option) If selected (default), any recordings using this Destination template will

automatically transfer to shared storage/Interplay, and be checked into Interplay, if

applicable.

If not selected, any recordings using this Destination template will not be transferred to

shared storage/Interplay. The recordings will remain on the server if you want to transfer

them later.

nIf not selected, the Auto-delete function will not execute on clips for the channel you

are capturing on. It will only delete media that has been successfully transferred to

shared storage/Interplay.

Example: An example of why you would deselect this option would be for Continuous

record. In this mode, AirSpeed 5000 is constantly recording, but you do not need to transfer

all of the recordings to the Interplay. You can manually transfer only the clips you need.

Field Description

The Destination Templates Page

nThis method of creating a new Destination template can save time, as opposed to creating all of

your new Destination templates from scratch.

To copy a Destination template:

1. Select the template name that you want to copy from the list.

2. Type a new name for the template in the New Template Name field.

3. Click the Copy button to add the new template to the list below.

The newly created template will appear in the list with the same clip data as the template you

copied it from.

4. Modify the settings on your newly named Destination template by completing the fields on

the screen as they apply to this Destination template.

5. Click the Apply button to accept your changes when you are done.

Modifying an Existing Destination Template

This procedure contains information on how to modify the settings in an existing Destination

template.

To modify an existing Destination template:

1. Select the template name that you want to modify from the list.

2. Modify any settings that you want to change (i.e., clip data) on the Destination template by

completing the fields on the screen as they apply to this Destination template.

3. Click the Apply button to accept your changes when you are done.

Deleting a Destination Template

This procedure contains information on how to delete a Destination template.

nWhen you delete a Destination template, it is removed from the list.

To delete a Destination template:

1. Select the name of the Destination template that you want to delete from the list.

2. Click the Delete button to delete the template from the list below.

3. Click the Apply button to accept your changes when you are done.

The Record Page

The Record page provides you with the basic controls you need to set up channels for record on

the AirSpeed 5000 server.

The Record page is for configuring the behavior of each channel when recording. The following

can be configured for each channel:

• Record templates

• Destination templates

• Time source

The following table describes the fields used on the Record page.

Field Description

- Record Template For each channel 1-4, select the Record template that you created in the Record Templates

page to apply to each channel.

If you change the Record Template, it will be applied to the next Record.

nIf DNxHD 185/200 has been enabled in the Codec field in the Record Templates page,

half the expected number of channels will be available.

- Destination

Template

For each channel 1-4, select the Destination template that you created in the Destination

Templates page to apply to each channel.

nThis field only applies to Interplay Production mode.

The Record Page

Setting Up Channels for Record

This topic contains information on how to set up channels for record.

- Time Source For each channels 1-4, select the Time source from the list. Options are:

• ATC/VITC - Select this option if you want to use ATC or VITC for your time code

source.

nIf an invalid ATC/VITC source is supplied to the channel you select, the Timecode will

start with a value of “22:22:22:22”. Check to make sure your video cable is

connected. If you are using VITC, confirm that you are set to the proper VITC Record

Line for the video feed.

• Base - This is the Base time code. If you select this option, make sure that you specify

the time that you want the records to start in the Base TC field below.

• LTC1-LTC4 - Select this option if you are supplying valid LTC source for the individual

channel.

nIf an invalid LTC source is supplied to the channel you select, the Timecode will start

with a value of “11:11:11:11”. Check to make sure your LTC cable is connected, or

confirm that your LTC source meets proper specifications. For more information, see

“Specifications” in the AirSpeed 5000 Setup Guide.

• TOD - Select this option if you want to use the Time of Day source specified on the

Server Mode page.

• Force LTC1- Force LTC4 - Select this option if you want to override the timecode source

defined in a recording controlled by Capture or Capture Manager. When selected,

AirSpeed 5000 will use the LTC present at the channel input on the device and ignore the

timecode setting sent by the controller.

For example, you would select this option if you wanted to record the inputs from one or

more video/LTC sources using multiple AirSpeed 5000 channels with Capture or

Capture Manager. If the channel is configured for LTC rather than ForceLTC, AirSpeed

would only record using the TOD (Time of Day) LTC source.

nIf an invalid LTC source is supplied to the channel you select, the Timecode will start

with a value of “11:11:11:11”. Check to make sure your LTC cable is connected, or

confirm that your LTC source meets proper specifications. For more information, see

“Specifications” in the AirSpeed 5000 Setup Guide.

-VITC Record Line (Option) For each channel 1-4, if you are capturing VITC, select the VITC record line

number that you are supplying the VITC timecode on.

- Base Timecode (Option) If Base is selected in the Time Source field, type the time that you want the records

to start.

Use 00:00:00:00 format.

Field Description

The Playback Page

To set up channels for record:

1. For each channel, select the option for each of these fields as applicable for your site:

tRecord Template

tDestination Template

tTime Source

tVITC Record Line - (Optional) This field is only necessary if you are capturing VITC.

tBase TC - (Optional) This field is only necessary if Base is selected in the Time Source

field.

2. Click the Apply button to apply your changes. Remember, you cannot leave the page unless

you apply or revert your changes to the previously saved configuration.

3. Next, if you are configuring your AirSpeed 5000 server for the first time, you should set up

your channels for playback. For more information, see “The Playback Page” on page 47.

The Playback Page

The Playback page is for configuring the playout behavior for each channel. Examples of some

of these behaviors are:

•End of clip

• Ancillary data output

•VITC line

• Output format

The Playback Page

There are two different behaviors for the AutoAFD options. For more information, see

“AutoAFD” on page 206.

The following table describes the fields used on the Playback page.

Field Description

PLAYBACK In the PLAYBACK area, enter the Playback information for each channel.

- Show First of Next For each Channel 1-4, that you want to exhibit Show First of Next behavior, do the

following:

• If the check box is selected, the Show First of Next behavior only takes effect if there is

a cued clip at the time of play completion. Note the following:

- If there is a cued clip at the time of play completion, the cued clip’s first playable

frame appears on the Output.

- If there is no cued clip at the time of play completion, the currently playing clip

will default to what is selected in the drop-down menu, regardless of whether the

check box is selected.

- For cases where there is no prior clip loaded, the Preset/Cue option can be

selected in the Protocol Setup dialog box for VDCP to show the first frame of the

next clip. For more information regarding Preset/Cue, see The VDCP Page.

• If the check box is not selected, the first frame of the next clip will not display if there is

a cued clip at the time of play completion.

The Playback Page

- On End of Clip Select the behavior that you want this channel to exhibit when playback stops. The

following options are available:

• Show Last Frame - When selected, and the playing clip stops, the last frame of the clip

will be displayed on the Output.

• Show Black - When selected, and the playing clip stops, a black frame will be displayed

on the Output.

- Output Ancillary

Data

For each channel 1-4, check this box to allow the ancillary data to be played out from the

AirSpeed 5000 server.

- VITC Playback Line For each channel 1-4, select the VITC playback line number in which you want to output

VITC timecode.

nFor NTSC, VITC playback is supported on Lines 12-19.

nFor PAL, VITC playback is supported on Lines 9-22.

- SD AFD Playback

Line

For each channel 1-4, select the SD AFD playback line number in which you want to output

SD AFD timecode.

nFor NTSC, SD AFD playback is supported on Lines 12-19.

nFor PAL, SD AFD playback is supported on Lines 9-22.

- Output Timecode

Based on Clip Time

Allows you to use clip time instead of existing data in the video stream. The Time source

that you select can affect LTC, ATC, and/or VITC. The behavior is as follows:

• When selected, the system will generate output timecode based on the start time

associated with the clip.

nThe actual clip data is not modified by this setting.

• When not selected, the output timecode is based on the original data in the clip.

- Enable Slow Motion Allows you to enable or disable higher quality playback of slow motion.

nYou can enable or disable this feature with a clip loaded, allowing you to compare

the quality of the slow-motion playback and decide which option is better for your

workflow. When selected, slow motion will take effect on the next clip cued, not the

currently cued clip.

• When selected, provides higher-quality output when operating in transport speeds less

than 1x. With it enabled, a filter is applied to the output to enhance the video output

during slower speeds, and potentially improving the overall video quality if needed.

• When not selected, the system will simply play the frames at a slower rate.

Field Description

The Playback Page

Output Format

Behavior

This field is used to select the output format behavior for the channel. Options and

descriptions are as follows:

•1080i/SD/720p - If you select one of these options, the AirSpeed 5000 server will play

all clips at the corresponding output format.

•Switch on Fly - If you select this option, the clip automatically plays in its native

format.

nPlaying clips back-to-back is not supported with the Switch on Fly option. You must

unload the clip before cueing the next one.

•1080i/SD/720p (No UDX) - If you select one of these options, the AirSpeed 5000

server will only play the specified format, and will reject other formats attempted to be

played out of the channel.

•SD Output Format (4x3 or 16x9) - If you select one of these options, the AirSpeed

5000 server will play all clips at the corresponding output format.

- SD Cross Convert This field is used to select the Up/Down/Cross convert options for the channel. Options and

descriptions for each type of conversion are as follows:

For descriptions and examples of the options, see “Overview” on page 201.

SD-Cross-Convert list box options:

•Letterbox - If selected when cross-converting a 16:9 SD image to a 4:3 SD image,

black bars are placed on the top and bottom of the HD image.

•Pillarbox - If selected when cross-converting a 4:3 SD image to a 16:9 SD image, black

“pillars” are placed on either side of the SD image.

•Center-crop - If selected when converting a 16:9 SD image to a 4:3 SD output, the left

and right sides will be cropped off. If the 16:9 image was a pillarboxed image, the

pillars will be removed.

If selected when converting a 4:3 SD image to a 16:9 SD output, the top and bottom will

be cropped off. If the 4:3 image was a letterboxed image, the black bars will be

removed.

•AutoAFD LB - If AFD exists in the incoming video, this setting tells AirSpeed 5000 to

use Letterbox.

•AutoAFD PB - If AFD exists in the incoming video, this setting tells AirSpeed 5000 to

use Pillarbox.

•AutoAFD Crop - If AFD exists in the incoming video, this setting tells AirSpeed 5000

to use Center-crop.

For information on the AFD codes used by AirSpeed 5000 for input and output AFD,

including examples of their corresponding video formats when performing SD Cross

conversion with AirSpeed 5000, see “Up, Down, Cross Convert (UDX) Examples” on

page 201.

Field Description

The Playback Page

- Up Convert Up Convert list box options:

•Pillarbox - If selected when up-converting a 4:3 SD image to a 16:9 HD image, black

“pillars” are placed on either side of the HD image.

•Center-crop - If selected when up-converting a 4:3 SD image that already contains a

letterboxed image to a 16:9 HD output, this would remove the black bars from the top

and bottom of the image.

•AutoAFD PB - If AFD exists in the incoming video, this setting tells AirSpeed 5000 to

use Pillarbox.

•AutoAFD Crop - If AFD exists in the incoming video, this setting tells AirSpeed 5000

to use Center-crop.

•Anamorphic - If selected when up-converting a 16:9 SD image to a 16:9 HD format,

the image would be scaled vertically and horizontally using all pixels (anamorphically).

For information on the AFD codes used by AirSpeed 5000 for input and output AFD,

including examples of their corresponding video formats when performing Up conversion

with AirSpeed 5000, see “Up, Down, Cross Convert (UDX) Examples” on page 201.

- Down Convert Down Convert list box options:

•Letterbox - If selected when down-converting a 16:9 HD image to a 4:3 SD image,

black bars are placed on the top and bottom of the SD image.

•Anamorphic - If selected when down-converting a 16:9 HD image to a 16:9 SD format,

the image would be scaled vertically and horizontally using all pixels (anamorphically).

•Center-crop - If selected when down-converting a 16:9 HD image to a 4:3 SD

full-screen output, the right and left sides are cropped, and if the image was a

pillarboxed image, the pillars are removed.

•AutoAFD LB - If AFD exists in the incoming video, this setting tells AirSpeed 5000 to

use Letterbox.

•AutoAFD Crop - If AFD exists in the incoming video, this setting tells AirSpeed 5000

to use Center-crop.

For information on the AFD codes used by AirSpeed 5000 for input and output AFD,

including examples of their corresponding video formats when performing Down

conversion with AirSpeed 5000, see “Up, Down, Cross Convert (UDX) Examples” on

page 201.

Field Description

The Playback Page

Setting Up Channels for Playback

This topic contains information on how to set up channels for playback.

To set up channels for playback:

1. For each channel 1-4, select the option for each of these fields as applicable for your site:

2. For each channel 1-4, in the On End of Clip field, select the behavior that you want this

channel to exhibit when playback stops (Show Last Frame, Show Black, etc.).

3. For each channel 1-4, select the Output Ancillary Data check box to allow the ancillary data

to be played out from the AirSpeed 5000 server.

4. For each channel 1-4, select the VITC playback line number that you want to output VITC

timecode on.

nFor NTSC, VITC playback is supported on Lines 12-19.

nFor PAL, VITC playback is supported on Lines 9-22.

5. The Output Timecode Based on Clip Time field enables you to determine which time source

is used to receive output for time information (ATC, or VITC) when a clip is played. The

behavior is as follows:

tWhen selected, the AirSpeed 5000 forces the output timecode to follow along from the

base time associated with the clip.

tWhen not selected, the output timecode is based on the data in the ancillary track.

6. In the Output Format Behavior field, select the output format behavior for the channel.

Options and descriptions are as follows:

t1080i/NTSC/720p - If you select one of these options (1080i, NTSC, or 720p),

AirSpeed 5000 will play all clips at the corresponding output format.

tSwitch on Fly - If you select this option, the software ignores what the video standard is

set to for a given channel, and the video standard for the channel automatically switches

to that of the clip that is currently playing in the channel.

nPlaying clips back-to-back is not supported with the Switch on Fly option. You must unload the

clip before cueing the next one.

t1080i/SD/720p (No UDX) - If you select one of these options, the AirSpeed 5000 server

will only play the specified format, and will reject other formats attempted to be played

out of the channel.

tSD Output Format (4x3 or 16x9) - If you select one of these options, the AirSpeed

5000 server will play all clips at the corresponding output format.

The Users Page

7. Depending on what option you selected in the Output Format Behavior field, select the

conversion options that apply to each channel in the following fields:

- SD Cross Convert

-Up Convert

-Down Convert

nDepending on what Output Format Behavior you selected, certain fields might be disabled.

8. Click the Apply button to apply your changes. Remember, you cannot leave the page unless

you apply or revert your changes to the previously saved configuration.

9. Next, if you are configuring your AirSpeed 5000 server for the first time, you should set up

your users and permissions. For more information, see “The Users Page” on page 53.

The Users Page

The Users page is for configuring user access when using AirSpeed 5000 Remote Console or

FTP. Some behaviors that can be configured on this page are as follows:

• Select which users can access the system

• Determine the channels users can access

• Define whether the users can Play or Record (or both)

• Enable FTP access for users

nOnce you create a user, all permissions are enabled by default.

Please note the following regarding creating users on this page:

• If you are running in Interplay Production mode, you must set up user profiles for each user

that was created in Interplay. The users you create on this page will have the necessary

privileges to administer the AirSpeed 5000 with the AirSpeed 5000 Remote Console, as well

as allow them FTP privileges.

• If you are running in Standalone mode or Team mode, the users you create on this page are

the users for logging into the operating system on a remote workstation.

• If the user is not created, they will get an Inventory-only view of the AirSpeed 5000 Remote

Console.

The Users Page

nYou must use the exact user and password names. Passwords are case sensitive.

It is important to have the correct (and exact) user names and passwords throughout your

AirSpeed 5000 environment. For more information on the requirements for implementing user

names and passwords in a Standalone environment using a Standalone Transfer Engine, see the

AirSpeed 5000 Remote Console User’s Guide.

The Users Page

The following table describes the fields used on the Users page.

Field Description

New User Name If you want to:

• Create a New user, see Creating a New User.

• Copy an existing User to quickly create a new user with similar permissions, see

Copying an Existing User.

• Modify an existing user’s permissions, see Modifying User Permissions.

• Delete a user from the list, see Deleting a User.

ADMINISTRATOR

PERMISSIONS

For each channel 1-4, select the Play and Record permissions you want for the selected user.

• Play - Enables this user to play media on the selected channel(s).

• Record - Enables this user to record media from the selected channel(s).

nAll of these permissions are enabled by default for all users.

INVENTORY Select the inventory privileges that you want this user to have. Options are:

• Read - Allows this user to view inventory on the database.

• Modify - Allows this user to modify inventory on the database.

• Delete - Allows this user to delete inventory from the database.

FTP (Option) If you want enable this user to have FTP capabilities in their workflow, select the

Allow check box.

If you select this option, you must also type a user-definable password in the Password field.

We do not support the use of “ftp” or “admin” as an FTP username.

For more information on FTP guidelines, media file formats, and some tested workflows,

see “Using AirSpeed 5000 with FTP” on page 190.

The Users Page

Creating a New User

This procedure contains information on how to create a new user.

nThis method creates a new user from scratch.

To create a new User:

1. In the New User Name field, type the name of the new user that you want to create.

The Add and Copy buttons become enabled.

2. Click the Add button to add the new user to the list below.

nFor information on copying a previously created user to use to create other similar looking user

permissions, see Copying an Existing User.

3. Add permissions to your newly named user by completing the fields on the screen as they

apply to this user.

4. Click the Apply button to accept your changes when you are done.

5. If you are configuring your AirSpeed 5000 server for the first time, the next step is to

configure inventory settings. For more information, see “The Inventory Page” on page 58.

Copying an Existing User

This procedure contains information on how to quickly create a new user by using information

contained in an existing user profile. This can be done by copying the existing user name, and

then changing the name and permissions to match how you want the new user profile to look.

nThis method of creating a new user can save time, as opposed to creating all of your new users

from scratch.

To copy an existing user:

1. Select the user name that you want to copy from the list.

2. Type a new name for the user in the New User Name field.

3. Click the Copy button to add the new user to the list below.

The newly created user will appear in the list with the same permissions as the user you

copied it from.

4. Modify the permissions for your new user by completing the fields on the screen as they

apply to this user.

5. Click the Apply button to accept your changes when you are done.

The Users Page

6. Next, if you are configuring your AirSpeed 5000 server for the first time, you should

configure your inventory settings. For more information, see “The Inventory Page” on

page 58.

Modifying User Permissions

This procedure contains information on how to modify the permissions for an existing user.

To modify user permissions:

1. Select the user name that you want to modify permissions for from the list.

2. Modify any permissions that you want to change for the selected user by completing the

fields on the screen as they apply to this user.

3. Click the Apply button to accept your changes when you are done.

Deleting a User

This procedure contains information on how to delete a user.

nWhen you delete a user, it is removed from the list.

To delete a user:

1. Select the name of the user that you want to delete from the list.

2. Click the Delete button. The selected user will be deleted from the list below.

3. Click the Apply button to accept your changes when you are done.

The Inventory Page

The Inventory page provides you with the basic controls you need to set up inventory on the

AirSpeed 5000 server.

The following table describes the fields used on the Inventory page.

Field Description

Allow

Play-While-Transfer

(Option) If you want to allow Play While Transfer (PWT) functionality, make sure the

“Allow Play-While-Transfer” check box is enabled.

nThis option is for Play While Transfer when sending to playback from an editor in a

Team or Interplay Production configuration.

nThis option does not apply to FTP. FTP will always allow PWT. If this option is

deselected, the Play While Transfer selection in the editor will be ignored.

The Inventory Page

Allow Overwrite on

Send-To-Playback

(Option) If you want to allow for control of the “overwrite” behavior during a Send To

Playback (STP) operation, make sure the “Allow Overwrite on Send-To-Playback” check

box is enabled. This check box is enabled by default and allows editors to overwrite clips on

the server when performing STPs.

nOverwrites are based on clip names.

When this selection is disabled, an editor will not be able to overwrite a clip that exists on

the AirSpeed 5000, even when they select the “overwrite” flag in the send-to-playback

dialog of the editor. This is to prevent unexpected or unauthorized overwriting of assets on

the server. If this is attempted, the transfer will fail with an error saying “Error: item

already exists”.

Generate Proxy on

Send-To-Playback

(Option) If you want to generate a local h.264 proxy after Send-To-Playback transfer

completes, click the “Generate Proxy on Send-To-Playback” check box. Otherwise, leave

it blank.

Delete oldest clips on

Server

(Option) If you want to delete the oldest clips on the server, select the check box, and then

type a value to indicate the threshold (as a percentage) of when deletion should begin and

end. Options are:

•When used space reaches - Type a value in this field to delete the oldest clips from the

server when the used space reaches this threshold.

•Until used space reaches - Type a value in this field to delete the oldest clips from the

server until the used space reaches this threshold.

Media will delete starting with the oldest clips first.

nAuto-delete will currently only delete clips that have been transferred successfully to

shared storage. If a clip has not been transferred, or encountered a transfer error, it

will not be Auto-deleted.

nProtected clips will not be deleted.

Delete all inventory at

(24-hour HH:MM)

(Option) If you want to delete all inventory daily, select the “Delete all inventory at (24

hour HH:MM)” check box, and enter a time when you want to delete your inventory in

hour and minute (HH:MM) format.

nAuto-delete will currently only delete clips that have been transferred successfully to

shared storage. If a clip has not been transferred, or encountered a transfer error, it

will not be Auto-deleted.

nProtected clips will not be deleted.

Field Description

The Inventory Page

Delete local clips after

ingest transfer

completes

(Option) If you want to delete media after ingest completes, click the “Delete local clips

after ingest transfer completes” check box.

This will only delete media directly off the AirSpeed 5000 server. Media transferred onto

ISIS and Interplay still resides there after deletion from AirSpeed 5000.

nAuto-delete will currently only delete clips that have been transferred successfully to

shared storage. If a clip has not been transferred, or encountered a transfer error, it

will not be Auto-deleted

Restart Transfer

Manager at (24-hour

HH:MM)

Depending on your configuration, you can enable of disable the “Restart Transfer

Manager at” check box. Once selected, you can do the following:

• Enter a time when you want the Transfer Manager to restart in hour and minute (24-hour

HH:MM) format.

nThis enables the application to handle larger file counts on the Shared storage, and to

promote system stability. The Transfer Engine will be restarted the next time the

system is idle, or when no transfers are in progress.

Transfer destination of

last resort

In the Transfer destination of last resort field, select the transfer destination from the list

box.

nThis field is used for drag and drop re-transfers.

Default Ingest

Destination (team

only)

For Team mode, this field identifies the Destination template where all of the media files

will be transferred. The Editor will need to have read/write access to this field.

nWhen in Team mode and this setting is set to “NONE”, you will be unable to perform

transfers using drag and drop functionality.

Master Clip Location

(team)

(Option for Team Mode only) If you are configured in Team Mode, you can select the

workspace that you want the Avid master clips folder to be generated on. Once set, an .AAF

file is checked into that location.

Delete XDCAM temp

files after

Send-To-Playback

transfer completes

(Option) If you want to delete XDCAM temporary files after Send-To-Playback transfer

completes, select the “Delete XDCAM temp files after Send-To-Playback transfer

completes” check box.

nWe recommend that you leave this option enabled. This should only be disabled to

troubleshoot XDCAM send to playback problems.

XDCAM Editor

Send-to-playback

format

(Option) Select the Send-To-Playback format for the XDCAM Editor.

Check in transferred

clips to Interplay

Catalog: (server name)

(Option) Enables you to enable or disable catalog checkins to Interplay.

Field Description

The Inventory Page

Aspect Ratio for SD

Send-To-Playback

Enables you to either leave the default setting, which takes the aspect ratio of the first clip in

the sequence, and uses it to set the aspect ratio for the entire sequence, or force

Send-to-playback of SD clips into a specific aspect ratio, either 4:3 or 16:9.

The following options apply for this item:

•Use Media Flag - If selected, it will take the aspect ratio of the first clip in the sequence,

and set that aspect ratio for the entire sequence. This is the Default setting.

•Force 4:3 - If selected, regardless of the first clip’s aspect ratio, it will make all STP

clips to the server be 4:3 aspect ratio.

•Force 16:9 - If selected, regardless of the first clip’s aspect ratio, it will make all STP

clips to the server be 16:9 aspect ratio.

Your workflow might include SD media with different aspect ratios. Based on the media

content, a clip could end up on the server as either a 4:3 or a 16:9 clip, which may not be

desired or provide enough control for playout systems.

Depending on your site’s configuration, you might decide to have all clips that are sent

to the system be either 4:3 or 16:9. This control provides the override to make this

consistent.

For example, if you are using a combination of actual 16:9 (aspect ratio is defined as

16:9 in the media) and anamorphic 16:9 media (aspect ratio is defined as 4:3 in the

media), you could configure the channel formats to either 16:9 or 4:3, and successfully

cue and play clips without cross-conversion.

Alternately, if the channel is set to 16:9, the STP mode would be set to 16:9, and the

media would match the channel output and play properly. The same outcome applies for

the 4:3 setting, although the anamorphic output would need to be formatted properly

downstream of the outputs. This avoids conflicts where some media might be formatted

improperly, and subsequently play out with an incorrect conversion or aspect ratio,

depending on the contents of a sequence sent from the Avid Editor.

Field Description

The VDCP Page

The VDCP page provides you with the basic controls you need to set up VDCP information for

Channels 1-4 on the AirSpeed 5000 server.

The following table describes the fields used on the VDCP page.

Field Description

Story Timecode (Option) Select this check box for channels that will use story-based timecode values as

opposed to using zero-based timecodes.

Preset/Cue (Option) Selecting this option on a channel will cause the first frame of the cued clip to

display on the video output monitor, if there is currently no previously active clip on the

output channel.

Auto Play (Option) Select this option for channels where, following the first VDCP Play command,

each new item cued will automatically Take without an explicit PLAY command from

Automation. Play ends when there are no longer any cued clips to play out. Under normal

VDCP based automation control, this option should be disabled.

The GPI Page

The GPI page provides you with the basic controls you need to set up GPI inputs and outputs on

the AirSpeed 5000 server.

The following table describes the fields used on the GPI page.

Field Description

GPI Inputs (Option) Specify the GPI triggers for your Inputs. GPI Input values are described below:

• OFF - If this value is selected, no triggers will work.

• Play - If this value is selected, and a clip is loaded on the given channel, it initiates a

playback.

• Stop - If this value is selected, and if in Playback mode, the clip will stop and eject.

However, if in Record mode, the record will be stopped.

• Cue - If this value is selected, the currently loaded/playing clip will be recued to the

headframe of that clip. To play the clip, you must initiate the Play trigger. If no clip is

loaded or playing, this value does nothing.

• Record - If this value is selected, and no clip is specified in the channel, it initiates a

crash record. However, if a clip is specified, it initiates a record in the channel.

The FTP Folders Page

Setting Up GPI Inputs and Outputs

This procedure contains information on how to set up GPI inputs and outputs on the AirSpeed

5000 Server.

To set up GPI inputs and outputs:

1. Specify the GPI triggers for your inputs for this AirSpeed 5000 server.

2. Specify the GPI triggers for your outputs for this AirSpeed 5000 server.

3. Click the Apply button to accept your changes when you are done.

4. Next, if you are configuring your AirSpeed 5000 server for the first time, you should view

your activation status, and set your activation methods. For more information, see “The

Activation Page” on page 68.

The FTP Folders Page

The FTP Folders page provides you with the basic controls you need to set up FTP folders for the

AirSpeed 5000 server. FTP Folders are used to transfer imported or exported MXF OP1A files to

and from the server via FTP.

The FTP Folders page comes with a default FTP folder called “clips”. This folder cannot be

deleted. However, if you are in Interplay Production or Team mode, you can change settings for

the “clips” folder.

nIn Standalone mode, you can only select or deselect the “Generate proxy on import” option and

the “Transfer ancillary data” option for the “clips” folder. All other options are disabled.

The FTP folders page enables you to create additional FTP folders with the appropriate attributes

to suit your needs.

GPI Outputs (Option) Specify the GPI triggers for your Outputs. GPI Output values are described below:

• Off - If this value is selected, the specified tally will not light up.

• Server Ready - If this value is selected, it indicates that the AirSpeed 5000 is up and

available for use.

• Play Tally - If this value is selected, it indicates that the AirSpeed 5000 is currently

playing back a clip on the specified channel.

• Record Tally - If this value is selected, it indicates that the AirSpeed 5000 is recording a

clip on the specified channel.

Field Description

The FTP Folders Page

You can perform the following tasks on the FTP Folders Page:

• Create a New FTP folder. For more information, see “Creating a New FTP Folder” on

page 67

• Copy an existing FTP folder to use as a base to create a another similar FTP folder. This

saves time. For more information, see “Copying an Existing FTP Folder” on page 67.

• Modify an existing FTP folder. For more information, see “Modifying an Existing FTP

Folder” on page 68.

• Delete an existing FTP folder. For more information, see “Deleting an FTP Folder” on

page 68.

The FTP Folders Page

The following table describes the fields used on the FTP Folders page.

nDepending on what mode you are operating in, and what selections you make, certain options

will be enabled or disabled.

Field Description

New FTP Folder Name Type the name of a new FTP folder in this field.

Once you type a name in this field, the Add and Copy buttons become enabled. For more

information, see the following topics:

• Creating a New Record Template

• Copying an Existing Record Template

FTP FOLDER NAME Displays the name of the selected FTP folder.

FOLDER OPTIONS Enables you to select the import and export attributes that you want to apply to the selected

FTP folder.

The following fields are in the IMPORT section:

•Auto-ingest to shared storage/Interplay - If this value is selected, the file sent via

FTP to this folder will be automatically transferred to shared storage and/or Interplay.

When this option is selected, the “Destination template for auto ingest” field is enabled.

nIn Interplay Production mode, there are multiple destination templates to select

from.

nIn Team mode, there is one global template.

•Destination template for auto ingest - Select the Destination template that you want

to use for auto ingest. This enables you to choose which workspace (based on the

template) you want the auto-ingest to transfer to via Transfer Manager.

•Delete after auto ingest - If this option is selected, it indicates that the AirSpeed 5000

will delete the clip after the clip is transferred to shared storage or Interplay.

•Blind Import Folder (Create Unique Clip Names) - If this option is selected, when

viewing the folder from an FTP client (such as Filezilla, or FlashFXP), you will not see

the clips in the folder. They will just pass through to the folder and be given a unique

Video ID.

•Generate proxy on import- If this value is selected, it indicates that the AirSpeed 5000

will generate a proxy of the clip upon ingest. If you also have the “Delete after

auto-ingest” option enabled, the auto-ingest will happen after the proxy clip is created,

and then both clips will transfer to shared storage. When this option is selected, the

“Record template for proxy audio settings” field is enabled.

•Record template for proxy audio settings - Select the Record template that you want

to use for your proxy audio settings. It gives you the flexibility to select which audio

tracks get compressed (if any) for the proxy.

The FTP Folders Page

Creating a New FTP Folder

This procedure contains information on how to create a new FTP folder.

nThis method creates a new FTP folder from scratch.

To create a new FTP Folder:

1. In the New FTP Folder Name field, type the name of the new FTP folder that you want to

create. The Add and Copy buttons become enabled.

2. Click the Add button to add the new FTP folder to the list below.

3. Add detail to your newly named FTP folder by completing the FOLDER OPTIONS section

of the page as they apply to this FTP folder.

4. Click the Apply button to accept your changes when you are done.

5. If you are configuring your AirSpeed 5000 server for the first time, the next step is to set up

view your Activation status (currently active features), and to activate additional options or

features for your AirSpeed 5000 server. For more information, see “The Activation Page” on

page 68.

Copying an Existing FTP Folder

This procedure contains information on how to quickly create a new FTP folder by using

information contained in an existing FTP folder. This can be done by copying the existing FTP

folder name, and then changing the name and settings to match how you want the new FTP

folder to appear.

nThis method of creating a new FTP folder can save time, as opposed to creating all of your new

FTP folders from scratch.

The following fields are in the EXPORT section:

•Ignore clip Mark in/out on export- If this value is selected, it indicates that the

AirSpeed 5000 will ignore any Mark In or Mark Out points in the clip upon export.

•Folder is export only- If this value is selected, it indicates that this folder is export only

(Read only). You cannot FTP to this folder.

•Export Ancillary Streams - If this value is selected, it indicates that you want to

export ancillary streams in the MXF OP1A file.

•Proxy Export Folder - Type the name of the folder you are using for proxy export.

Field Description

The Activation Page

To copy an FTP folder:

1. Select the FTP folder name that you want to copy from the list.

2. Type a new name for the FTP folder in the New FTP Folder Name field.

3. Click the Copy button to add the new FTP folder to the list below.

The newly created FTP folder will appear in the list with the same attributes and settings as

the FTP folder you copied it from.

4. Modify the FTP folder on your newly named FTP folder by completing the FOLDER

OPTIONS section of the page as they apply to this FTP folder.

5. Click the Apply button to accept your changes when you are done.

Modifying an Existing FTP Folder

This procedure contains information on how to modify the settings in an existing FTP folder.

To modify an existing FTP folder:

1. Select the FTP folder name that you want to modify from the list.

2. Modify any attributes that you want to change on the FTP folder by completing the

FOLDER OPTIONS section of the page as they apply to this FTP folder.

3. Click the Apply button to accept your changes when you are done.

Deleting an FTP Folder

This procedure contains information on how to delete an FTP folder.

nWhen you delete an FTP folder, it is removed from the list.

To delete an FTP folder:

1. Select the name of the FTP folder that you want to delete from the list.

2. Click the Delete button to delete the FTP folder from the list below.

3. Click the Apply button to accept your changes when you are done.

The Activation Page

The Activation page enables you to view your Activation status (currently active features and

options), and to activate additional features and options for your AirSpeed 5000 server.

The Activation Page

To upgrade your system or options, you must have an Activation ID for the upgrade or option

you are requesting. The Activation ID is a 16 character number that appears on your Avid

Entitlement Certificate which will be mailed to you when you purchase an upgrade or option.

If you are unsure what your AirSpeed 5000 has for options or licensing, or need to add licensing,

it is done here. You will also be able to find your System ID and Device ID here.

If you are activating using the “offline” method, due to being on a private network, or if you have

network connection issues, Customer Support will provide a .bin file for you to use when

activating your licenses.

If you have any questions, refer to www.avid.com/avidlicensing, or contact Avid Customer

Support.

The Activation Page

The following table describes the fields used on the Activation page.

Activating New Features and Options

This procedure contains information on how to activate new features and options for your

AirSpeed 5000 server. In this procedure, you also need to set your activation methods for this

server, depending on whether or not it has Internet access.

nThe 25-digit Device ID and 11-digit System ID fields will be pre-populated only if you have

entered your 11-digit Avid System ID in the Server Mode page.

Depending on your license type (e.g. trial version, etc.), you might have an expiration date.

Most licenses do not have an expiration date. However, if your license does have an expiration

date, when it expires, the next time your system is restarted, your license will be deactivated and

that feature or option will not be available. You will need to acquire a new license to regain the

feature or functionality.

To activate new features and options:

1. Confirm that your System ID is entered in the Server Mode page. Once entered, it will

automatically populate on the Activation page.

When you enter a valid Activation ID, the Activate button becomes enabled.

Field Description

ACTIVATION

STATUS

This section lists the status and description of the various features that are active on your

AirSpeed 5000 server.

It also lists the expiration date, if applicable (for trial versions, etc.).

In this example, the AirSpeed 5000 is activated and licensed to create/record DNxHD and to

also create H.264 proxy media for dual ingesting low and high res simultaneously.

‘Copies’ in the Status field refer to the amount of active transactions supported at once. So,

for example, 4 copies of DNxHD support allow for up to 4 channels of DNxHD.

The 5 copies of H.264 encoding in this example would allow 4 channels of simultaneous

ingest and also a 5th background transfer could be used to regenerate proxies (2.1 feature)

for clips that do not have one. For example, clips recorded before you licensed the system for

proxies will not have them. Also, if you FTP a clip to the server, it will need to have a proxy

generated as well (automatic feature as of 2.1). In both cases the proxy is not generated

during recording, since the clip was not recorded on the system originally with proxy

enabled.

ACTIVATION

METHODS

This section contains information on the Activation methods (Direct and Indirect) used to

activate new features or options on your AirSpeed 5000 server.

The Activation Page

2. Select the method by which you want to activate the new feature(s). Options are:

tDirect Activation - Select this option if the AirSpeed 5000 server has direct access to

the Internet.

tIndirect Activation - Select this option if the AirSpeed 5000 server does not have direct

access to the Internet, or if a .bin file has been supplied to you by Customer Support. If

you select this option, you will get an e-mail containing a .bin file. Copy this file to a

folder that is accessible on the AirSpeed 5000 server.

nIf you use the Indirect Activation method, you need to browse to the location where you copied

the .bin file.

nIf the Activation ID is not entered, and/or a .bin file location is not supplied, the Activate button

will be disabled.

nFor more information on what is required, read the text found in the Indirect Activation area on

the Activation page.

3. In the Enter your Activation ID field, type your 16 character Activation ID for the upgrade or

option you want to activate on this device.

nWhen you enter a valid Activation ID, the Activate button becomes enabled.

4. Click the Activate button to activate your new feature(s) or option(s).

5. If you want to view active features, see the Activation Status area. If you want to deactivate a

feature, you must use the Deactivation page.

For more information, see “The Deactivation Page” on page 72.

The Deactivation Page

The Deactivation page enables you to view your current activations (active features) and

deactivate any currently active features for your AirSpeed 5000 server.

Deactivation allows you to ‘move’ a license from one system to another.

A typical workflow would be if a system were to be replaced in the field, or if the entire system

were to be re-imaged. In each case you would need to Deactivate the licenses attached to the

Device ID to enable it on the same or a different system. The license can be activated only once

without deactivation, (i.e. you cannot activate the same license on a different AirSpeed 5000

without deactivating first).

If you do want to upgrade your system or options, you must have an Activation ID for the

upgrade or option you are requesting. The Activation ID is a 16 character number that appears on

your Avid Entitlement Certificate, which will be e-mailed to you when you purchase an upgrade

or option.

Deactivating Features

This topic contains information on how to deactivate any currently active features or options on

the AirSpeed 5000 server.

nThe AirSpeed 5000 server must have Internet access to deactivate an active feature or option.

The Restart Page

To deactivate features:

1. Select the check box in the Deactivate column next to the feature or option that you want to

deactivate.

2. Click the Deactivate button. The feature or option will be deactivated and removed from the

CURRENT ACTIVATIONS table.

The Restart Page

The Restart page enables you to restart certain software components of the AirSpeed 5000 server

or the server itself.

The Restart Page

Restarting Applications and Services

This topic contains information on how to restart certain AirSpeed 5000 applications and

services.

To Restart the application:

1. From the Management Console, click the Restart tab.

The Restart Page opens.

2. Click the Arm button to enable the other buttons.

3. In the RESTART Components Section, do one of the following:

tIf you need to restart the AirSpeed 5000 application, click the Restart button next to the

AirSpeed Main App component.

tIf you need to restart the Transfer Manager, click the Restart button next to the Transfer

Engine component.

tIf you need to restart the Integration Service, click the Restart button next to the

Integration Service component.

tIf you need to restart the FTP Service, click the Restart button next to the FTP Service

component.

tIf you need to restart the Transcode Service, click the Restart button next to the

Transcode Service component.

4. If you need to reboot Windows, click the Reboot button in the REBOOT WINDOWS

section.

The Job Status Page

The Job Status page enables you to view the status of all currently scheduled (running) or

completed transfer operations that are currently being run on the AirSpeed 5000 server. You also

have the ability to cancel any running or pending transfers from this tab one at a time.

Field Description

Job Type The job type for this operation. Options are:

• ISIS Transfer - When selected, Ingest has the outgoing ISIS transfer.

Therefore, cancelling this job only affects the ISIS transfer, not the ingest.

SendToPlay has the incoming ISIS transfer. Cancelling this job is like

cancelling the transfer from Transfer Status window in the Editor.

nIf there is a Create Proxy job associated with this ISIS transfer, it will also

be cancelled.

• FTP Transfer - When selected, the FTP transfer will be cancelled. If there is a

Create Proxy job associated with this FTP transfer, it will also be cancelled.

• Create Proxy - When selected, the proxy generation will be cancelled, and

the clip shown in the AirSpeed 5000 Remote Console will have “No Proxy”

listed as its Proxy status.

ID The identification number relating to the Job Type. When viewed with the Job

Type, this creates a unique combination.

Video ID The Video ID of the clip being transferred.

Name The name of the clip being transferred.

The Job Status Page

Cancelling Transfers

This topic contains information on how to cancel ongoing or pending transfers using the Job

Status tab.

To cancel transfers:

1. From the Management Console, click the Job Status tab.

The Job Status Page opens.

2. Select the ongoing or pending job that you want to cancel.

The row becomes highlighted, and the Cancel Job button becomes enabled.

3. Click the Cancel Job button.

The selected pending or ongoing transfer(s) will be cancelled.

Status The status for the transfer. Options are:

• Running

• Pending

• Cancelled

• Completed

Direction The direction of the transfer to or from the server. Options are:

• Incoming

• Outgoing

Start The start time and date of the transfer.

PWT Options are:

• True - Indicates that the clip can be played while it is transferring.

• False - Indicates that the clip is not playable while it is transferring.

EWC True or False. True indicates an Edit While Capture transfer.

• True - Indicates that the currently capturing clip can be edited in the Editor.

• False - Indicates that the transfers are of an existing clip that already exists on

the server.

% Done The percent complete of the transfer.

Field Description

The Configurations Page

The Configurations page enables you to create and save new configurations. This includes

templates, and a subset of application settings such as server configuration, record settings and

other information. When you load a configuration onto another AirSpeed 5000 server (or the

same AirSpeed 5000 server), it will be added to your configuration list for future use. It will not

be automatically activated. You will need to activate it manually.

You can also backup and restore application settings for an entire system. Restoring your settings

will overwrite existing configurations, apply and activate all settings as required to position the

system as a virtual clone of the original backup system. This process does not save items such as

hostname, network information, or other OS-level information. This must be done manually

before restoration.

nThese configurations can be considered as the customizations you have made to the AirSpeed

5000 as they pertain to your workflow.

In both cases, saving a configuration or backing up and restoring a configuration is done via your

web browser. This file is saved to your default download folder or another location specified by

your browser. This location is not controlled by the AirSpeed 5000. We recommended that you

keep these settings separate from the machine.

The Configurations Page

nThis procedure does not affect your clip database, nor does it back it up. This is specifically for

application settings.

The Configurations page enables you to do the following:

•“Creating and Saving a Configuration” on page 79

•“Renaming Configurations” on page 79

•“Deleting Configurations” on page 79

•“Activating Configurations” on page 79

•“Exporting Configurations” on page 80

•“Importing Configurations” on page 80

The Configurations Page

Creating and Saving a Configuration

This topic contains information on how to create and save your current AirSpeed 5000 server

configuration.

To create and save your current configuration:

tType the name of your configuration in the New Configuration Name field, and click the

Save button. The name appears in the list below.

Once saved, you can select your existing configuration from the list, and click the Save

button to update the configuration with any changes you might have made.

Renaming Configurations

This topic contains information on how to rename previously saved configurations.

To rename saved system settings:

1. Type the new name for a configuration in the New Configuration Name field.

2. Select the configuration name that you want to rename to the new name from the list.

3. Click the Rename button.

The name of the previously saved configuration will be renamed to the new configuration

name.

Deleting Configurations

This topic contains information on how to delete previously saved configurations.

To delete previously saved configurations:

1. Select the configuration that you want to delete.

2. Click the Delete button.

The configuration will be deleted from the list.

Activating Configurations

This topic contains information on how to activate a configuration on a server.

To activate a configuration:

1. Select the saved configuration that you want to activate.

2. Click the Arm button.

The Configurations Page

cActivating a configuration can interrupt playouts, recordings and transfers. USE WITH

CAUTION.

3. Click the Activate button to activate the configuration.

The configuration will now be the active configuration on this server.

Exporting Configurations

This topic contains information on how to export configurations to be used on another AirSpeed

5000 server.

To export configurations:

1. Select the saved configuration that you want to export from the list.

2. Click the Export button.

The configuration will be exported, and will be available for use on another AirSpeed 5000

server.

Importing Configurations

This topic contains information on how to import a previously exported configuration from your

computer.

To import previously exported configurations:

1. Click the Browse button, and navigate to the location of the previously exported

configuration on your computer.

The Choose File to Upload dialog box opens.

2. Select the configuration that you want to import, and click the Open button.

3. Click the Import button to import the configuration.

The Backup / Restore Page

The Backup/ Restore page enables you to backup your current system settings. Once you have

backed up your system settings, you can restore any previously saved settings for your AirSpeed

5000 server.

nYou can also delete previously saved system settings.

The Backup / Restore System Settings page enables you to do the following:

•“Backing Up your Current System Settings” on page 82

•“Restoring Saved System Settings” on page 82

•“Deleting Saved System Settings” on page 82

The Backup / Restore Page

Backing Up your Current System Settings

This topic contains information on how to back up your current AirSpeed 5000 server system

settings.

To backup your current system settings:

1. Click the Backup button. You will be asked if you want to open or save the file.

2. Click Save, and navigate to the location where you want to save your system settings.

3. In the File name field, type a name for the system settings file and click the Save button.

The System Settings will be saved with the file name you created in the location you chose.

Restoring Saved System Settings

This topic contains information on how to restore previously saved system settings.

To restore saved system settings:

1. In the RESTORE SYSTEM SETTINGS area, click the Browse button to navigate to the

location where you saved your previously backed up system settings.

2. Select the saved system settings file that you want to restore.

3. Click the Restore button to restore the saved system settings.

Deleting Saved System Settings

This topic contains information on how to delete previously saved system settings files.

To delete previously saved system settings:

1. In the RESTORE SYSTEM SETTINGS area, click the Browse button to navigate to the

location where you saved your previously backed up system settings.

2. Select the saved system settings file that you want to delete.

3. Click the Delete key to delete the file.

Resetting Your Password

We have provided a way to reset your administrator password to login to the AirSpeed 5000

Management Console.

An Admin Reset utility can be found at C:\Program Files\Avid\AirSpeed\SupportUtilities.

Run this utility on the AirSpeed 5000 server to restore in to the factory login. For more

information, see the following procedure.

The Backup / Restore Page

To reset your password:

1. On your AirSpeed 5000 server, navigate to C:\Program

Files\Avid\AirSpeed\SupportUtilities, and double-click on the script.

The Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio will launch and load the script.

nIf the Management Studio launches, but does not load the script, you might need to navigate to

the script.

2. Connect to “localhost” as the server.

3. Press the Execute button to run the script.

If the script is executed successfully, a message appears at the bottom of the window

indicating that the script has been run successfully. Your password has now been reset

successfully on the Management Console.

Parts Lists

2Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your

AirSpeed 5000

This chapter contains some preventative maintenance tasks for your AirSpeed 5000 system.

There is also a troubleshooting section to help you troubleshoot various problems that might

occur. The following topics are included:

•Parts Lists

•Preventative Maintenance

•Troubleshooting Your AirSpeed 5000

•Accessing the Knowledge Base

Parts Lists

This section contains the lists of the available parts for your AirSpeed 5000 server.

For more information, see the following topics:

•Spares List

•Hardware Upgrade Kits

•Field Replaceable Parts

Contact your Customer Support Representative to order any of these parts or kits.

Spares List

This topic contains information on the parts that can be purchased as spares for your AirSpeed

5000 server.

AirSpeed 5000 Spares List

Part Name

Media Drive (in Sled)

Operating System (OS) Drive (in Sled)

Power supply module

Parts Lists

Hardware Upgrade Kits

This topic contains information regarding AirSpeed 5000 server hardware upgrade kits that can

be purchased to enhance the hardware capabilities and functionality of your system.

For information on how to upgrade your AirSpeed 5000 hardware, see “Upgrading Your

AirSpeed 5000 Server Hardware” on page 166.

Field Replaceable Parts

This topic contains information regarding AirSpeed 5000 server parts that can be replaced in the

field.

Contact your Avid Customer Support representative to order any of these parts.

AirSpeed 5000 Hardware Upgrade Kit List

Upgrade Kit Name

MPEG-2 HD Upgrade Kit (4-channel)

(Includes four (4) MPEG-2 HD modules)

AVC-Intra Upgrade Kit (4-channel)

(Includes four (4) AVC-Intra modules)

MPEG-2 HD Upgrade Kit (2-channel)

(Includes two (2) MPEG-2 HD modules)

AVC-Intra Upgrade Kit (2-channel)

(Includes two (2) AVC-Intra modules)

AirSpeed 5000 Field Replaceable Parts List

Part Name

Media Drive (in Sled)

Multi I/O Expansion Panel

Operating System (OS) Drive

Power Supply Module

Serial Breakout (DB9) Cable (1)

Preventative Maintenance

This section contains information on some preventative maintenance tasks to help keep your

system healthy.

The following topics are included:

•Setting Up Remote Access to the AirSpeed 5000 Server

•Verifying and Changing Media Drive Settings

•AirSpeed 5000 Security Best Practices

•Windows 7 Security Update Information

Reference and LTC Breakout Cable

Multi I/O Expansion (DVI) Cable

Multi I/O Expansion (SCSI) Cable

Video I/O Card

Multi I/O Expansion Card

RAID Card

Chassis Fan

AirSpeed 5000 Server Chassis Base (4-channel)

AirSpeed 5000 Server Chassis MPEG-2 HD (4-channel)

AirSpeed 5000 Server Chassis AVC-Intra (4-channel)

AirSpeed 5000 Server Chassis Base (2-channel)

Memory DIMM

Power Cable (2)

AVC-Intra Codec

MPEG-2 HD Codec

Rack Mount Kit (Rails, Clips, and Screws)

AirSpeed 5000 Field Replaceable Parts List

Part Name

Preventative Maintenance

Setting Up Remote Access to the AirSpeed 5000 Server

If you need to remotely access the AirSpeed 5000 server from another system, we support the

use of the Remote Desktop remote access tool.

To set up remote access to the AirSpeed 5000 server:

1. Select the third party remote access tool of your choice.

2. Set up remote access to the AirSpeed 5000 server. For more information, see the

documentation for your remote access tool (Remote Desktop).

Verifying and Changing Media Drive Settings

This topic contains information on how to verify that the media drive settings on your AirSpeed

5000 system display as E:, and how to change them if they are not.

cMake sure that all media drives are fully inserted into the front of the AirSpeed 5000

server.

To verify media drive settings:

1. Turn on your system.

The system will begin to startup.

2. When the system starts, log into Windows.

3. Right-click on My Computer, and select Manage.

4. In the left pane, select Disk Management. If Disk 1 (which includes drives 1-10) appears in

the right pane as:

t E:, no further action is required. Go to Step 7.

ta “Foreign disk”, you need to import it. Go to the next step.

5. Right-click on the foreign disk, and select Import Foreign Disks...

A message appears asking if you are sure you want to import foreign disks.

6. Click Yes on any Confirmation dialog boxes that appear. The drives will display the

following information:

nThe E: volume is labelled “Media” by default, but might appear with another name if it has been

changed.

nIf using the Proxy workflow, the E: drive must be configured with Read Only permissions.

Your media drive will be available with media and databases intact.

Preventative Maintenance

7. Do one of the following:

tIf you are configuring for an Interplay Production or Team environment, see “Installing

Shared Storage and Device Service” in the AirSpeed 5000 Setup Guide.

tIf you are configuring for a Standalone environment, you are ready to install your

software.

For more information, see “Installing the Software” in the AirSpeed 5000 Setup Guide.

AirSpeed 5000 Security Best Practices

Security patches must be correctly configured for your AirSpeed 5000, or they will cause

performance issues depending on the nature of the product. This may mean dropped or missing

frames and sluggish command times. The following is recommended:

• Symantec Endpoint protection has been fully tested and qualified for use with AirSpeed

5000.

• Real-time scanning must be disabled.

• Scheduled system scans and updates should not be done while the system is on-air or in use.

Manual scans are the most reliable method to avoid affecting system performance.

• All supported critical operating system patches and fixes should be installed as they are

qualified by Avid. For more information, see “Windows 7 Security Update Information” on

page 88

Windows 7 Security Update Information

Avid qualifies security updates for Microsoft operating systems in coordination with the

Microsoft monthly security bulletins. For more information go to the following external facing

website for security, please go to the following link:

http://avid.com/securityupdate

Viewing System Health Status Information

In the event that you have any issues or failures with the AirSpeed 5000 server, use the Avid

Health Monitor to view system health status information. The Avid Health Monitor is a good

tool to have online when you contact Avid Customer Support.

To access the Avid Health Monitor:

1. Select Start > All Programs > Avid > Avid Framework > Avid Health Monitor.

The Avid Health Monitor dialog box opens.

2. Select your workgroup.

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3. In the Hosts column, select the AirSpeed 5000 that you want to look at.

4. In the left pane for the selected AirSpeed 5000, click the service you want to review. Options

are:

tIntegration Service

tAvid Workstation Service

tDevice Service (Optional)

Information for the selected service populates in the right pane of the dialog box.

5. Click the down arrow or yellow triangle next to the failed component for the selected

service.

For more information on using the Avid Health Monitor, see the Avid Service Framework

User’s Guide.

Troubleshooting Your AirSpeed 5000

This section contains information on how to troubleshoot your AirSpeed 5000 server, and add

and replace certain hardware components that have failed, including media drives, system drives,

fans, and Video I/O boards.

This section contains the following topics:

•“Electrostatic Discharge Precautions” on page 90

•“Proxy Video Requirements” on page 90

•“Working with Media Drives” on page 90

•“Moving an Entire RAID Array to Another Chassis” on page 139

•“Replacing System Drives in the Chassis” on page 145

•“Moving System (OS) and Media Drives to a Different System” on page 148

•“Removing and Replacing the Server Main Cover” on page 149

•“Replacing a Power Modules” on page 150

•“Identifying and Replacing Failed Fans” on page 152

•“Identifying and Replacing Failed Video I/O Boards” on page 156

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Electrostatic Discharge Precautions

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, cards, and other parts. Avid recommends

that you perform all procedures in this chapter only at an ESD workstation. If one is not

available, provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap attached to chassis

ground (any unpainted metal surface) on your server when handling parts.

ESD and handling PCIe Cards

Always handle cards carefully. They can be extremely sensitive to ESD. Hold cards only by their

edges. After removing a card from its protective wrapper or from the server, place the card

component side up on a grounded, static free surface. Use a conductive foam pad if available, but

not the card wrapper. Do not slide the card over any surface.

Proxy Video Requirements

If you are having any problems with viewing Proxy video, or the Proxy Viewer, make sure of the

following:

• Make sure the E: drive is shared as “Read only”.

• Make sure that the user that you are using on the Remote Client system is also present on the

OS level of the AirSpeed 5000 server.

• Make sure that the proxy status of the clip in the Remote Console states that a proxy is

“Completed”.

Working with Media Drives

This topic contains information on all of the tasks required when working with media drives.

This section contains the following topics:

•“Handling Foreign Disks” on page 91

•“Identifying and Replacing Failed Media Drives” on page 91

•“Moving an Entire RAID Array to Another Chassis” on page 139

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Handling Foreign Disks

When assessing your Media RAID health, you might encounter a Foreign Disk state. This state

indicates that the disk was not fully added to the RAID array.

For information on identifying and replacing Media Drives for 4-channel or 2-channel model

systems, see the following topics:

•“Removing and Replacing Media Drives (4-Channel Models)” on page 93

•“Removing and Replacing Media Drives (2-Channel Models)” on page 119

Identifying and Replacing Failed Media Drives

In the event that you have one or more bad media drives, you can replace them. First, you must

identify which drive has failed. Then, once you know which drive has failed, you need to figure

out when you can replace it.

nFor four (4) channel model servers, if you are doing 4 channels of DNxHD 120/145 with proxy,

Edit While Capture performance will not be real time if a drive fails, or is offline.

nFor two (2) channel model servers, if you are doing 2 channels of DNxHD 120/145 with proxy,

Edit While Capture performance will not be real time if a drive fails, or is offline.

Depending on your model (2-channel or 4-channel), see the following topics for more

information.

For information on identifying and replacing Media Drives for 4-channel model systems, see the

following topics:

•“Identifying and Replacing Failed Media Drives” on page 91

•“Removing and Replacing Media Drives (4-Channel Models)” on page 93

•“Re-RAIDing Media Drives from Scratch (4-Channel Model Servers)” on page 98

For information on identifying and replacing Media Drives for 2-channel model systems, see the

following topics:

•“Identifying and Replacing Failed Media Drives” on page 91

•“Removing and Replacing Media Drives (2-Channel Models)” on page 119

•“Re-RAIDing Media Drives from Scratch (2-Channel Model Servers)” on page 123

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Identifying Failed Media Drives (4-Channel Models)

This topic contains information on how to identify that your AirSpeed 5000 four (4) channel

model server has one or more failed media drives.

nFor a list of media drive LED meanings, see “AirSpeed 5000 Front Panel” in the AirSpeed 5000

Setup Guide.

To identify failed media drives:

1. Determine if you have a failed media drive by doing the following:

a. View the Drive status in the Health Monitor. On your AirSpeed 5000 server, select Start

> All Programs > Avid > Avid Framework > Avid Health Monitor. Then, select

Avid AirSpeed 5000 - Integration Service (for the AirSpeed 5000 server). In the Base

Board category, the Media Drive RAID Status field would have a RED X, and would

say “STATE_DEGRADED”.

b. View the LEDs on the front of the AirSpeed 5000 server. A solid red LED on the front

of the drive indicates that the media drive has failed. If it’s flashing RED, the drive could

be rebuilding the data. However, if it is solid RED, you need to replace that media drive.

cIn the event of a failed media drive, it is very important that you replace the failed media

drive as soon as possible.

2. Note which drive(s) are failed. If two drives have failed, you must determine whether the

two failed drives are on the same span (Span: 0, or Span:1).

tIf you have determined that there is only one failed media drive, you must remove and

replace the media drive(s) in the AirSpeed 5000 chassis.

For more information, see “Removing and Replacing Media Drives (4-Channel

Models)” on page 93.

tIf you have determined that there is more than one failed media drive, and they are on

different spans (e.g., one failed drive on Span: 0, and one failed drive on Span: 1), you

must remove and replace the media drive(s) in the AirSpeed 5000 chassis.

For more information, see “Removing and Replacing Media Drives (4-Channel

Models)” on page 93.

tIf you have determined that there are two or more failed media drives, and they are on

the same span (two failed drives on Span: 0, or Span: 1), you will lose your media, and

need to re-RAID all of your media drives from scratch. For more information on how to

do that, see “Re-RAIDing Media Drives from Scratch (4-Channel Model Servers)” on

page 98.

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Removing and Replacing Media Drives (4-Channel Models)

For four (4) channel model servers, when a single media drive fails, or if two media drives fail,

but are on different spans (Span 0: and Span: 1), you must remove and replace the media drive(s)

in the AirSpeed 5000 chassis. To identify which drive has failed, locate the media drive on the

front of the server that has both the blue and red LEDs on solid. Once you have identified the

failed media drive, you can remove it, and replace it with a new media drive.

cBefore you perform this procedure, you must take your system off air, as the media disk

replacement process can cause possible problems with video playout. Depending on the

amount of data, as well as the activity in the disk array, the task of replacing a drive can

take a considerable amount of time.

This procedure contains all of the necessary steps for successfully removing and replacing drives

from the AirSpeed 5000 four (4) channel model server chassis only.

cBefore you begin this procedure, you should make sure you have one or more spare media

drive available. If not, you must obtain replacement drives before proceeding. For more

information on ordering spare drives, see “Spares List” on page 84.

To remove and replace media drives:

1. Obtain replacement media drives.

2. Locate the data drive(s) on the front of the AirSpeed 5000 that has both the blue and red

LEDs on solid.

3. Remove the drives from the chassis by pushing the button, then pull the handle to unlatch the

drive and slide the drive carrier out of the Avid AirSpeed 5000.

4. Unscrew the old drive from the carrier, noting the holes used for each screw on the carrier.

5. Fasten the new drive into the carrier making sure to line up the four (4) screws with the

correct holes in the carrier.

6. Push the drive carrier latch in, to release the handle and pull the handle completely open

prior to inserting the drive carrier into the open slot.

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7. Make sure the drive LEDs are on the bottom before you begin to slide the drive into the

server.

cDo not force a drive into a slot. If you are having problems installing a drive, check to make

sure it is level and flat as you insert it into the server, that the drive carrier latch is open and

at a 45 degree angle to the drive carrier, and that the LEDs are on the bottom of the drive

carrier.

8. Slide the drive into the open drive slot in the Avid AirSpeed 5000 server until it stops.

Approximately 1/2 inch of the drive carrier should be outside the server.

9. Push the handle into the drive carrier. This seats the drive in the Avid AirSpeed 5000. You’ll

hear a click when the drive is fully seated and the handle latches in place.

10. Select Start > All Programs > MegaRAID Storage Manager > StartupUI.

11. Click on the IP address URL link in the IP Address column for the AirSpeed 5000 server.

The User Name and Password dialog box opens.

12. Log in using the Administrator name amsuser, and password is-admin.

Make sure the Login Mode is set to Full Access.

13. Click OK.

Fault LED (red)

Power/Activity LED (blue)

Drive lock

Drive carrier latch

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14. Click the Logical tab to confirm the location of the failed drive(s), and if more than one

drive is failed, confirm that two failed drives are not in the same span, and that the new

drives you inserted appear in the Unconfigured Drives tree.

In the following example, note the following:

- In the Drives tree, Span 0: has one failed drive (Slot 03).

- In the Unconfigured Drives tree, the drives in Slot 03 appear there. This means that it is

an un-configured media drive, and it is on Span: 0.

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15. On your system, note which drive(s) are failed. If two drives have failed, you must determine

whether the two failed drives are on the same span (Span: 0, or Span:1), or on different

spans.

tIf you have determined that there is only one failed media drive, you must get the media

drive(s) online in the LSI MegaRAID Storage Manager. Go to Step 16.

tIf you have determined that there are two or more failed media drives, and they are on

different spans (e.g., one failed drive on Span: 0, and one failed drive on Span: 1), you

must get the media drives online in the LSI MegaRAID Storage Manager. Go to Step 16.

tIf you have determined that there are two or more failed media drives, and they are on

the same span (two failed drives on Span: 0, or Span: 1), you will lose your media, and

need to re-RAID all of your media drives from scratch. For more information on how to

re-RAID your media drives, see “Re-RAIDing Media Drives from Scratch (4-Channel

Model Servers)” on page 98.

16. In the Drives folder, right-click a drive that has failed or is bad, and select Replace Physical

Drive.

nIf the failed, bad, or missing drive has already been removed, it will not appear in the Span

within the Drives folder.

17. In the Unconfigured Drives folder, do the following:

a. Right-click on the unconfigured drive, and select Change to Unconfigured Good.

nDepending on the failure scenario, the status for the drive might already be set to Unconfigured

Good.

b. Right-click on the un-configured drive again, and select Replace Missing Drive.

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The LED for the drive flashes and can be seen on the front of the Avid AirSpeed 5000. A

dialog box opens showing the drive location.

18. Note the drive location and number, and click OK.

19. Right-click on the failed drive in the Unconfigured Good tree, and select Start Rebuild.

The MegaRAID Storage Manager dialog box opens.

20. Click Confirm, and then click Yes .

The drive will now display as “Rebuild”.

nIt takes approximately six hours to rebuild a drive.

21. If you want to view the Rebuild progress, select Manage > Show Progress.

The Group Show Progress dialog box opens. Click OK to close the box when you are done.

22. (Option) If you had two failed drives (on different spans), repeat Steps 8-13 for the other

failed media drive.

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Re-RAIDing Media Drives from Scratch (4-Channel Model Servers)

This topic contains information on how to re-RAID your media drives in the event that two or

more media drives from the same array have failed.

cBefore you perform this procedure, you must take your system off air, as the media disk

replacement process can cause possible problems with video playout. Depending on the

amount of data, as well as the activity in the disk array, the task of replacing a drive can

take a considerable amount of time.

This procedure creates a new RAID50 drive group on the AirSpeed 5000 server.

Before you begin this procedure, you must have already removed the physical media drives from

the chassis and replaced them with new drives, as described in Steps 1-7 of the topic “Removing

and Replacing Media Drives (4-Channel Models)” on page 93.

To re-RAID Media Drives from scratch:

1. On the AirSpeed 5000 server, right click on Computer, and select Manage.

The Computer Management dialog box opens.

2. In the Storage folder, select Disk Management.

The Disk Management window opens.

3. Right-click on the (E:) partition in Disk 1, and select Delete Volume from the menu.

nIf Disk 2 also appears, right-click on the (F:) partition in Disk 2, and select Delete Volume from

the menu.

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The Disk Management dialog box should appear as in the following example.

4. Once you have verified that you have deleted the existing volumes, you can close the Disk

Management window, and go to the next step.

5. Start the MegaRAID Storage Manager by selecting Start > All Programs > MegaRAID

Storage Manager > StartupUI, or select the MegaRAID Storage Manager desktop icon.

The MegaRAID Storage Manager - Host View dialog box opens.

6. Select the IP address of the AirSpeed 5000 server in the IP Address field.

The Enter User Name & Password dialog box opens.

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7. Type the local machine login credentials.

a. In the User Name field, type amsuser.

b. In the Password field, type is-admin.

c. Click Login.

The LSI MegaRAID Storage Manager application opens.

8. Click the Logical tab to confirm that the failed drives are in the same Span, and that the new

drives you inserted appear in the Unconfigured Drives tree.

In the following example, note the following:

- In the Drives tree, Span 0: has two failed drives (Slot 11, and Slot 12).

- In the Unconfigured Drives tree, notice that the drives in Slot 11 and Slot 12 appear

there as “Unconfigured Good”. This indicates that they are new un-configured media

drives.

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9. Clear the existing configuration by doing the following:

a. Right-click on the LSI MegaRAID SAS.

b. Select the Clear Configuration option from the list

The Confirm Clear Configuration dialog box opens.

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10. Select the Confirm check box, and click Yes to clear the existing configuration.

After the existing configuration is cleared, all of the drives that were in the Span: 0, and

Span:1 trees should now appear in the Unconfigured Drives tree as “Unconfigured Good”.

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11. Right-click the LSI MegaRAID SAS again, and select Create Virtual Drive.

The Create Virtual Drive - Choose mode dialog box opens.

12. Select the Advanced radio button, and click Next.

The Create Drive Group - Drive Group Settings dialog box opens.

13. Select the Drive group settings by doing the following:

a. In the RAID level field, select RAID 50 - Spanned Drive Group.

b. Select five drives by pressing Ctrl and clicking on the five drives.

The Add > button becomes enabled.

c. Click the Add > button to add the five drives to Span: 0 in the Drive Group0 tree.

d. Create a new Span by clicking the Create Span button.

It will generate Span: 1 at the bottom of the Drive groups field.

e. Select the remaining five drives by pressing Ctrl and clicking on the remaining five

drives.

f. Click the Add > button to add them to Span: 1.

g. Click the Create Drive Group button.

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h. Click the Next button.

The Create Virtual Drive - Virtual drive settings dialog opens.

14. You need to create two virtual drives. To create the first virtual drive, do the following:

a. In the Virtual drive name field, make sure it says VD_0.

b. In the Units field, select MB.

c. In the Capacity field, type 100.

d. In the Initialization state field, select No Initialization.

e. In the Strip(e) size field, select 512 KB.

f. In the “Read policy” field, select No Read Ahead.

g. In the “Write policy” field, select Write Through.

h. In the I/O Policy field, select Direct I/O.

i. In the Access policy field, select Read Write.

j. In the Disk Cache Policy, select Disabled.

15. Click the Create Virtual Drive button.

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The Write Through Selected dialog box opens.

16. Click Yes to confirm the changes for Write Policy settings.

17. Click the Next button.

The Create Virtual Drive - Summary dialog box opens.

18. Review the summary for the settings to create the virtual drive VD_0.

19. Click Finish to finish creating the virtual drive VD_0 100.000 MB.

A message saying “The virtual drive(s) successfully created” opens.

20. Click OK.

The following is an example of what the Logical tab looks like. At the top of the screen is the

first virtual drive 0 (VD_0, 100.000 MB). At the bottom is the un-configured free drive

space.

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21. To create the second virtual drive, right-click the LSI MegaRAID SAS again, and select

Create Virtual Drive.

The Create Virtual Drive - Choose mode dialog box opens.

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22. Select the Advanced radio button, and click Next.

The Create Virtual Drive - Allocate Capacity dialog box opens, asking if you want to use the

remaining free capacity on the existing drive group.

23. Click Next to accept.

The Virtual Drives settings dialog box opens.

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24. In the Virtual drive settings dialog box, do the following:

a. In the Virtual drive name field, make sure it says VD_1.

b. In the Capacity field, leave the default of 7.273.

c. In the Initialization state field, select No Initialization.

d. In the Units field, leave the default of TB.

e. In the Strip(e) size field, select 512 KB.

f. In the “Read Policy, select Always Read Ahead.

g. In the “Write policy” field, select Always Write Back.

h. In the I/O Policy field, select Direct I/O.

i. In the Access policy field, select Read Write.

j. In the Disk Cache Policy field, select Disabled.

k. Click the Create Virtual Drive button.

The Always Write Back Selected dialog box opens.

l. Click Yes to confirm the changes for the write policy setting.

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m. Click the Next Button.

The Create Virtual Drive - Summary dialog box opens.

25. Review the summary for the settings you selected to create the virtual drives. Make sure the

settings are correct before you create the virtual drive.

26. Once you have confirmed your settings are correct, click the Finish button to create the

virtual drive.

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27. When you are done, the Logical Tab should appear as it does in the following example:

After the configuration, the system might go to “initializing mode”. This takes about 6 or 7

hours to initialize a single disk, and 12 to 14 hours for two disks.

nTo view your progress, select Manage > Show Progress.

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28. In Windows, do the following:

a. Right-click on Computer, and select Manage.

The Computer Management dialog box opens.

b. In the Storage tree, select Disk Management.

The Initialize Disk dialog box opens.

nIf the Initialize Disk dialog box does not appear, you need to go to the diskpart utility to clean the

previous configuration on Disk 1, by doing the following:

- Select Start > Run.

-Type diskpart, and press Enter. The Diskpart command window will open.

-Type list disk, and press Enter.

- At the DISKPART prompt, type select disk 1, and press Enter. The message “Disk 1 is

now the selected disk” appears.

- When disk 1 is selected, type clean, and press Enter. The message “DiskPart succeeded

in cleaning the disk.” appears.

- Select Computer Management > Disk Management, right click on Disk 1, and select

Initialize. The Initialize Disk dialog box will open.

29. In the Initialize Disk dialog box, do the following:

a. Uncheck Disk 2 (but leave Disk 1 checked)

b. Select the MBR (Master Boot Record) option.

c. Click OK.

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30. Select Computer Management > Storage > Disk Management, right click on Disk 1, and

select New Simple Volume.

31. Click Next on the volume wizard screen.

The Volume Size dialog box opens. It should show 97 MB for the volume size.

32. Click Next.

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33. Check the “Do not assign a drive letter or drive path” option and click Next.

The Format Partition dialog box opens.

34. In the Format Partition dialog box, select the “Do not format this volume” option.

35. Click Next and then click Finish.

The partition should now show as RAW, Healthy, (Primary Partition).

36. Close the Computer management window and then reopen it.

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37. In Windows, do the following:

a. Right-click on Computer, and select Manage.

The Computer Management dialog box opens.

b. In the Storage tree, select Disk Management.

The Initialize Disk dialog box opens.

38. In the Initialize Disk dialog box, do the following:

a. Select Disk 2 (but leave Disk 1 unchecked)

b. Select the GPT (GUID Partition Table) option.

c. Click OK.

39. In Computer Management > Storage > Disk Management, right click on the new

Unallocated Drive space for Disk 2, and select New Simple Volume.

40. Click Next on the volume wizard screen.

The Volume Size dialog box opens. It should show 7626522 MB for the volume size.

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41. Click Next.

The Assign Drive Letter or Path dialog box opens.

42. In the “Assign the following drive letter” field, make sure the drive letter is set to “E” and

click Next.

The Format Partition dialog box opens.

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43. In the Format Partition dialog box, do the following:

a. Select the “Format this volume with the following settings” option.

b. Set the Allocation unit size to 64K.

c. Change the Volume label to Media.

d. Make sure the “Perform a quick format” check box is selected.

e. Click Next.

44. Click Finish.

After the format is complete, the drive should show Healthy (Primary Partition).

45. Right-click on the Disk 2 drive icon, and select Convert to Dynamic Disk from the list.

The Convert to Dynamic Disk dialog box opens.

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46. Make sure only Disk 2 is selected (checked), and click OK.

A Confirmation dialog box opens.

47. Click Convert on the Confirmation dialog box.

A Warning message dialog box opens.

48. Click “Yes” on the Warning message dialog box.

The following is an example of how the window should appear when you are done.

49. Close the Disk Manager.

50. Reboot the system.

You are now done creating the new media drives.

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Identifying Failed Media Drives (2-Channel Models)

This topic contains information on how to identify that your AirSpeed 5000 two (2) channel

model server has one or more failed media drives.

nFor a list of media drive LED meanings, see “AirSpeed 5000 Front Panel” in the AirSpeed 5000

Setup Guide.

To identify failed media drives:

1. Determine if you have a failed media drive by doing the following:

a. View the Drive status in the Health Monitor. On your AirSpeed 5000 server, select Start

> All Programs > Avid > Avid Framework > Avid Health Monitor. Then, select

Avid AirSpeed 5000 - Integration Service (for the AirSpeed 5000 server). In the Base

Board category, the Media Drive RAID Status field would have a RED X, and would

say “STATE_DEGRADED”.

b. View the LEDs on the front of the AirSpeed 5000 server. A solid red LED on the front

of the drive indicates that the media drive has failed. If it’s flashing RED, the drive could

be rebuilding the data. However, if it is solid RED, you need to replace that media drive.

cIn the event of a failed media drive, it is very important that you replace the failed media

drive as soon as possible.

2. Note which drive(s) are failed.

tIf you have determined that there is only one failed media drive, you must remove and

replace the media drive(s) in the AirSpeed 5000 chassis.

For more information, see “Removing and Replacing Media Drives (2-Channel

Models)” on page 119.

tIf you have determined that there are two or more failed media drives, you will lose your

media, and need to re-RAID all of your media drives from scratch. For more

information on how to do that, see “Re-RAIDing Media Drives from Scratch

(2-Channel Model Servers)” on page 123.

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Removing and Replacing Media Drives (2-Channel Models)

When a single media drive fails, you must remove and replace the media drive in the AirSpeed

5000 chassis. To identify which drive has failed, locate the media drive on the front of the server

that has both the blue and red LEDs on solid. Once you have identified the failed media drive,

you can remove it, and replace it with a new media drive.

cBefore you perform this procedure, you must take your system off air, as the media disk

replacement process can cause possible problems with video playout. Depending on the

amount of data, as well as the activity in the disk array, the task of replacing a drive can

take a considerable amount of time.

This procedure contains all of the necessary steps for successfully removing and replacing drives

from the AirSpeed 5000 two (2) channel model server chassis only.

cBefore you begin this procedure, you should make sure you have one or more spare media

drive available. If not, you must obtain replacement drives before proceeding. For more

information on ordering spare drives, see “Spares List” on page 84.

To remove and replace media drives:

1. Obtain replacement media drives.

2. Locate the data drive on the front of the AirSpeed 5000 that has both the blue and red LEDs

on solid.

3. Remove the drive from the chassis by pushing the button, then pull the handle to unlatch the

drive and slide the drive carrier out of the Avid AirSpeed 5000.

4. Unscrew the old drive from the carrier, noting the holes used for each screw on the carrier.

5. Fasten the new drive into the carrier making sure to line up the four (4) screws with the

correct holes in the carrier.

6. Push the drive carrier latch in, to release the handle and pull the handle completely open

prior to inserting the drive carrier into the open slot.

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7. Make sure the drive LEDs are on the bottom before you begin to slide the drive into the

server.

cDo not force a drive into a slot. If you are having problems installing a drive, check to make

sure it is level and flat as you insert it into the server, that the drive carrier latch is open and

at a 45 degree angle to the drive carrier, and that the LEDs are on the bottom of the drive

carrier.

8. Slide the drive into the open drive slot in the Avid AirSpeed 5000 server until it stops.

Approximately 1/2 inch of the drive carrier should be outside the server.

9. Push the handle into the drive carrier. This seats the drive in the Avid AirSpeed 5000. You’ll

hear a click when the drive is fully seated and the handle latches in place.

10. Select Start > All Programs > MegaRAID Storage Manager > StartupUI.

11. Click on the IP address URL link in the IP Address column for the AirSpeed 5000 server.

The User Name and Password dialog box opens.

12. Log in using the Administrator name amsuser, and password of is-admin.

Make sure the Login Mode is set to Full Access.

13. Click OK.

Fault LED (red)

Power/Activity LED (blue)

Drive lock

Drive carrier latch

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14. Click the Logical tab to confirm the location of the failed drive.

In the following example, note the following:

- In the Drives tree, note the failed drive (Slot 07) is missing.

- In the Unconfigured Drives tree, the drive in Slot 07 appears there. This means that it is

an un-configured media drive.

15. In the Drives folder, right-click on the drive that has failed or is bad, and select Replace

Missing Drive.

nIf the failed, bad, or missing drive has already been removed, it will not appear in the Drives

folder.

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16. In the Unconfigured Drives folder, do the following:

a. Right-click on the un-configured drive, and select Change to Unconfigured Good.

nDepending on the failure scenario, the status for the drive might already be set to Unconfigured

Good.

b. Right-click on the un-configured drive again, and select Replace Missing Drive.

The LED for the drive flashes and can be seen on the front of the Avid AirSpeed 5000. A

dialog box opens showing the drive location.

17. Note the drive location and number, and click OK.

18. Right-click on the failed drive in the Unconfigured Good tree, and select Start Rebuild.

The MegaRAID Storage Manager dialog box opens.

19. Click Confirm, and then click Yes .

The drive will now display as “Rebuild”.

nIt takes approximately six hours to rebuild a drive.

20. If you want to view the Rebuild progress, select Manage > Show Progress.

The Group Show Progress dialog box opens. Click OK to close the box when you are done.

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Re-RAIDing Media Drives from Scratch (2-Channel Model Servers)

This topic contains information on how to re-RAID media drives for two (2) channel model

servers in the event that two or more media drives have failed.

cBefore you perform this procedure, you must take your system off air, as the media disk

replacement process can cause possible problems with video playout. Depending on the

amount of data, as well as the activity in the disk array, the task of replacing a drive can

take a considerable amount of time.

This procedure creates a new RAID 5 drive group on the AirSpeed 5000 server.

Before you begin this procedure, you must have already removed the physical media drives from

the chassis and replaced them with new drives, as described in Steps 1-7 of the topic “Removing

and Replacing Media Drives (4-Channel Models)” on page 93.

To re-RAID Media Drives from scratch:

1. On the AirSpeed 5000 server, right click on Computer, and select Manage.

The Computer Management dialog box opens.

2. In the Storage folder, select Disk Management.

The Disk Management window opens.

3. Right-click on the (E:) partition in Disk 1, and select Delete Volume from the menu.

nIf Disk 2 also appears, right-click on the (F:) partition in Disk 2, and select Delete Volume from

the menu.

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The Disk Management dialog box should appear as in the following example.

4. Once you have verified that you have deleted the existing volumes, you can close the Disk

Management window, and go to the next step.

5. Start the MegaRAID Storage Manager by selecting Start > All Programs > MegaRAID

Storage Manager > StartupUI, or select the MegaRAID Storage Manager desktop icon.

The MegaRAID Storage Manager - Host View dialog box opens.

6. Select the IP address of the AirSpeed 5000 server in the IP Address field.

The Enter User Name & Password dialog box opens.

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7. Type the local machine login credentials.

a. In the User Name field, type amsuser.

b. In the Password field, type is-admin.

c. Click Login.

The LSI MegaRAID Storage Manager application opens.

8. Click the Logical tab to confirm that the new drives you inserted appear in the Unconfigured

Drives tree.

In the following example, note the following:

- In the Drives tree, the failed drives (Slot: 4, and Slot: 7) are missing.

- In the Unconfigured Drives tree, notice that the drives in Slot 4: and Slot: 7 appear there

as “Unconfigured Good”. This indicates that they are new un-configured media drives.

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9. Clear the existing configuration by doing the following:

a. Right-click on the LSI MegaRAID SAS.

b. Select the Clear Configuration option from the list.

The Confirm Clear Configuration dialog box opens.

10. Select the Confirm check box, and click Yes to clear the existing configuration.

After the existing configuration is cleared, all of the drives should now appear in the

Unconfigured Drives tree as “Unconfigured Good”.

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11. Right-click the LSI MegaRAID SAS again, and select Create Virtual Drive.

The Create Virtual Drive - Choose mode dialog box opens.

12. Select the Advanced radio button, and click Next.

The Create Drive Group - Drive Group Settings dialog box opens.

13. Select the Drive group settings by doing the following:

a. In the RAID level field, select RAID 5.

b. Select five drives by pressing Ctrl and clicking on the five drives.

The Add > button becomes enabled.

c. Click the Add > button to add the five drives to the Drive Group0 tree.

d. Click the Create Drive Group button.

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e. Click the Next button.

The Create Virtual Drive - Virtual drive settings dialog opens.

14. You need to create two virtual drives. To create the first virtual drive, do the following:

a. In the Virtual drive name field, make sure it says VD_0.

b. In the Units field, select MB.

c. In the Capacity field, type 100.

d. In the Initialization state field, select No Initialization.

e. In the Strip(e) size field, select 512 KB.

f. In the “Read policy” field, select No Read Ahead.

g. In the “Write policy” field, select Write Through.

h. In the I/O Policy field, select Direct I/O.

i. In the Access policy field, select Read Write.

j. In the Disk Cache Policy, select Disabled.

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15. Click the Create Virtual Drive button.

The Write Through Selected dialog box opens.

16. Click Yes to confirm the changes for Write Policy settings.

17. Click the Next button.

The Create Virtual Drive - Summary dialog box opens.

18. Review the summary for the settings to create the virtual drive VD_0.

19. Click Finish to finish creating the virtual drive VD_0 100.000 MB.

A message saying “The virtual drive(s) successfully created” opens.

20. Click OK.

The following is an example of what the Logical tab looks like. At the top of the screen is the

first virtual drive 0 (VD_0, 100.000 MB). At the bottom is the un-configured free drive

space.

21. To create the second virtual drive, right-click the LSI MegaRAID SAS again, and select

Create Virtual Drive.

The Create Virtual Drive - Choose mode dialog box opens.

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22. Select the Advanced radio button, and click Next.

The Create Virtual Drive - Allocate Capacity dialog box opens, asking if you want to use the

remaining free capacity on the existing drive group.

23. Click Next to accept.

The Virtual Drives settings dialog box opens.

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24. In the Virtual drives settings dialog box, do the following:

a. In the Virtual drive name field, make sure it says VD_1.

b. In the Capacity field, leave the default of 3.637.

c. In the Initialization state field, select No Initialization.

d. In the Units field, leave the default of TB.

e. In the Strip(e) size field, select 512 KB.

f. In the “Read Policy, select Always Read Ahead.

g. In the “Write policy” field, select Always Write Back.

h. In the I/O Policy field, select Direct I/O.

i. In the Access policy field, select Read Write.

j. In the Disk Cache Policy field, select Disabled.

k. Click the Create Virtual Drive button.

The Always Write Back Selected dialog box opens.

l. Click Yes to confirm the changes for the write policy setting.

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m. Click the Next Button.

The Create Virtual Drive - Summary dialog box opens.

25. Review the summary for the settings you selected to create the virtual drives. Make sure the

settings are correct before you create the virtual drive.

26. Once you have confirmed your settings are correct, click the Finish button to create the

virtual drive.

27. When you are done, the Logical Tab should appear as it does in the following example:

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After the configuration, the system might go to “initializing mode”. This takes about 6 or 7

hours.

nTo view your progress, select Manage > Show Progress.

28. In Windows, do the following:

a. Right-click on Computer, and select Manage.

The Computer Management dialog box opens.

b. In the Storage tree, select Disk Management.

The Initialize Disk dialog box opens.

nIf the Initialize Disk dialog box does not appear, you need to go to the diskpart.exe utility to

clean the previous configuration on Disk 1, by doing the following:

- Select Start > Run.

-Type diskpart, and press Enter. The Diskpart command window opens.

-Type list disk, and press Enter.

- At the DISKPART prompt, type select disk 1, and press Enter. The message “Disk 1 is

now the selected disk” appears.

- When disk 1 is selected, type clean, and press Enter. The message “DiskPart succeeded

in cleaning the disk.” appears.

- Select Computer Management > Disk Management, right click on Disk 1, and select

Initialize. The Initialize Disk dialog box will open.

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29. In the Initialize Disk dialog box, do the following:

a. Uncheck Disk 2 (but leave Disk 1 checked)

b. Select the MBR (Master Boot Record) option.

c. Click OK.

30. Select Computer Management > Storage > Disk Management, right click on Disk 1, and

select New Simple Volume.

31. Click Next on the volume wizard screen.

The Volume Size dialog box opens. It should show 97 MB for the volume size.

32. Click Next.

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33. Check the “Do not assign a drive letter or drive path” option and click Next.

The Format Partition dialog box opens.

34. In the Format Partition dialog box, select the “Do not format this volume” option.

35. Click Next and then click Finish.

The partition should now show as RAW, Healthy, (Primary Partition).

36. Close the Computer management window and then reopen it.

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37. In Windows, do the following:

a. Right-click on Computer, and select Manage.

The Computer Management dialog box opens.

b. In the Storage tree, select Disk Management.

The Initialize Disk dialog box opens.

38. In the Initialize Disk dialog box, do the following:

a. Select Disk 2 (but leave Disk 1 unchecked)

b. Select the GPT (GUID Partition Table) option.

c. Click OK.

39. In Computer Management > Storage > Disk Management, right click on the new

Unallocated Drive space for Disk 2, and select New Simple Volume.

40. Click Next on the volume wizard screen.

The Volume Size dialog box opens. It should show 363711 MB for the volume size.

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41. Click Next.

The Assign Drive Letter or Path dialog box opens.

42. In the “Assign the following drive letter” field, make sure the drive letter is set to “E” and

click Next.

The Format Partition dialog box opens.

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43. In the Format Partition dialog box, do the following:

a. Select the “Format this volume with the following settings” option.

b. Set the Allocation unit size to 64K.

c. Change the Volume label to Media.

d. Make sure the “Perform a quick format” check box is selected.

e. Click Next.

44. Click Finish.

After the format is complete, the drive should show Healthy (Primary Partition).

45. Right-click on the Disk 2 drive icon, and select Convert to Dynamic Disk from the list.

The Convert to Dynamic Disk dialog box opens.

46. Make sure only Disk 2 is selected (checked), and click OK.

A Confirmation dialog box opens.

47. Click Convert on the Confirmation dialog box.

A Warning message dialog box opens.

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48. Click “Yes” on the Warning message dialog box.

The following is an example of how the window should appear when you are done.

49. Close the Disk Manager.

50. Reboot the system.

You are now done creating the new media drives.

Moving an Entire RAID Array to Another Chassis

This topic contains information on how to move an entire RAID array to another chassis.

cBefore you perform this procedure, you must take your system off air, and power it down.

This procedure enables you to relocate your media drives from one AirSpeed 5000 server chassis

to another, and the steps for getting the drives back “Online” in the new chassis.

nAll screen examples in this procedure depict 4 channel model servers. Although, the screen

examples are different, the basic procedure for moving entire RAID arrays to another chassis is

the same for 2 channel model servers.

To move an entire RAID array to another chassis:

1. Power down the AirSpeed 5000 server.

2. Remove all of the media drives from the old chassis.

3. Insert all of the media drives into the new chassis. For more information, see the topic

“Removing and Replacing Media Drives (4-Channel Models)” on page 93.

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4. Power on the system, and wait for the system to fully boot up.

The system will boot up with the following message:

“Foreign configuration(s) found on adapter

Press any key to continue or ‘C’ load the configuration utility,

or ‘F’ to import foreign configuration(s) and continue.”

5. Press the F key to Import Foreign configurations (Disks).

Windows will start.

6. Start the MegaRAID Storage Manager by selecting Start > All Programs > MegaRAID

Storage Manager > StartupUI, or select the MegaRAID Storage Manager desktop icon.

The MegaRAID Storage Manager - Host View dialog box opens.

7. Select the IP address link of the AirSpeed 5000 server in the IP Address field.

The Enter User Name & Password dialog box opens.

8. Type the local machine login credentials.

a. In the User Name field, type amsuser.

b. In the Password field, type is-admin.

c. Click Login.

The LSI MegaRAID Storage Manager application opens.

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9. Click the Logical tab to determine whether the new drives you inserted appear in the

Unconfigured Drives tree as Online, or Unconfigured Good.

- If the Drives appear as Online, you are done.

- In the Unconfigured Drives tree, if the drives appear as “Unconfigured Good”, this

indicates that they are new, un-configured media drives. You need to configure them. Go

to the next step.

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10. Clear the existing configuration by doing the following:

a. Right-click on the LSI MegaRAID SAS.

b. Select the Scan Foreign Configuration option from the list

The Foreign Configuration Detected dialog box opens.

The Foreign Configuration Detected dialog box opens showing the number of foreign drives

detected. This should show (10) Foreign drives for 4 channel model servers, or (5) Foreign

drives for two channel model servers.

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11. Keep the Import option selected, and click OK.

The Foreign Configuration Wizard opens. Your 4 channel model server would look like this:

12. Click Accept.

The Foreign Config - Import dialog box opens stating “This operation cannot be reversed

after it has started. Are you sure you want to import the configuration?”

Click Yes to confirm that you want to re-configure the foreign drives. Another message box

appears, stating “Foreign Configuration was imported successfully!”

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13. All disks now appear online. The following example shows the configuration of a 4 channel

model server.

14. In Windows, do the following:

a. Right-click on Computer, and select Manage.

The Computer Management dialog box opens.

b. In the Storage tree, select Disk Management.

The Initialize Disk dialog box opens. You will notice that Disk 2 is in a Foreign State.

15. Right-click on Disk 2, and select Import Foreign Disks...

The Import Foreign Disks dialog box opens.

16. Click OK.

The Foreign Disk Volumes dialog box opens.

17. Click OK.

You now see that Disk 2 has the Drive letter (E:).

18. Close the Disk Manager.

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Replacing System Drives in the Chassis

There are two system drives installed in the Avid AirSpeed 5000 chassis.

The top drive is labelled Port 0, and the bottom drive is labelled Port 1 in the Intel Rapid Storage

Technology application.

The two drives are mirrored and accessible from the rear of the chassis. If you have a failure on

either one of the two system drives, you can pull the failed drive out of the chassis, and install a

replacement without turning off the Avid AirSpeed 5000 server. The Avid AirSpeed 5000

continues to run properly if one of the two system drives are removed.

Before you begin, make sure you have replacement Operating System (OS) drives available for

your AirSpeed 5000 server. For more information on obtaining replacement system drives, see

“Spares List” on page 84.

nThe drive carriers for the system drives are locked to avoid them from opening during shipment.

The plastic drive carrier key is mounted on the rear of the chassis beside the system drives.

To replace a single failed system drive:

1. Open the Intel Rapid Storage Technology application:

Start > All Programs > Intel > Intel Rapid Storage Technology

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2. Click the Manage button in the application.

A. Run hardware scan button

B. Disk icons

C. Status line

3. Pull the failed drive out of the chassis and install a replacement without turning off the

server. The top drive is labelled Port 0, and the bottom drive is labelled Port 1.

Once the drive is installed, use the Intel Rapid Storage Technology application to initiate the

rebuild operation as described in the following steps.

4. Click the Run hardware scan button (identified as A in the above illustration) to refresh the

RAID data to the current state.

5. The volume icon has two smaller disk icons attached to it - one for each disk of the RAID

set. Perform one of the following operations:

- If the disk has previously been part of the RAID set, the disk appears as an icon attached

to the Volume 0 icon and the application immediately begins the rebuild. You can

monitor the status, in this case the status line displays “Rebuilding x% complete.”

- If the replacement disk has never been part of this RAID set, the disk icons display a list

of available disks. The Status line will display “Degraded,” and the words “rebuild to

another disk” is underlined. Click on the underlined text.

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6. A window opens that offers a choice of drives to add to the array. Click on the one drive that

needs to be added to the RAID set. The rebuild operation begins immediately.

You can use the Status line to monitor the status of the rebuild. The top of the screen says

Manage Volume, and the status line says “Rebuilding x% complete.”

nYou can perform other work while the rebuild completes.

To replace both system drives:

1. If both system drives fail, shut down the system, and unplug the power cords.

2. Remove both system drives.

3. Install new system drives into the two drive carriers and insert them into the two system

drive slots.

4. Replace the power cords and restart the system.

5. Enter the Intel RAID BIOS by pressing CTRL+I when the text MATRIX RAID BIOS

appears on the screen.

6. Choose Create the new RAID set. This will create the system drive mirror.

a. Change RAID type from RAID 0 Stripe to RAID 1 Mirror (volume name and capacity

can be left at the defaults).

b. Select Create RAID, answer yes to the “are you sure” messages.

c. The RAID set (Volume 0) should be shown as online with the two physical disks (port 0

and 1) listed below as array members.

d. Exit the RAID BIOS and allow the system to restart.

7. Turn on your AirSpeed 5000 server and re-image your system drives which includes loading

the Windows operating system, see the topic “Reimaging Your System” in the AirSpeed

5000 Setup Guide.

nUse the same IP address previously assigned.

8. Install the Avid AirSpeed 5000 software on the new system drives, see “Installing the

Software” in the AirSpeed 5000 Setup Guide.

9. Configure your system.

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Moving System (OS) and Media Drives to a Different System

This topic contains information on how to move your System (OS) and Media drives to a new

system, and how to deactivate your licences before doing so.

If Customer Service detects a potential hardware problem or defect with your AirSpeed 5000

server, they might recommend that you send the system back to Avid for evaluation. In this case,

you could retain the information on your system (OS) and media drives by moving them to a

different system.

nIf the System (OS) drives or media drives are swapped or re-imaged, the information containing

the licenses is removed. Therefore, you must deactivate all active licenses before performing this

procedure.

To move System (OS) and Media drives to a different system:

1. Deactivate all Active licenses using the De-activation page of the AirSpeed 5000

Management Console. For more information, “The Deactivation Page” on page 72.

2. Power down your old server.

3. Remove the System (OS) and media drives from the old server, and replace them in the new

server. For more information, see the following topics:

-“Replacing System Drives in the Chassis” on page 145

-“Removing and Replacing Media Drives (4-Channel Models)” on page 93

4. Place the System ID sticker from the old server over the System ID on the new server that

you are moving the drives to.

nYou will need to keep the old System ID with the new server. This is because all previously

activated licenses are linked to this System ID. If you try to use the new System ID, you will get

an error message saying that the license has already been activated with a different System ID.

5. Start up the server and configure it following the instructions in the AirSpeed 5000 Setup

Guide.

6. When the system is configured, open the AirSpeed 5000 Management Console and make

sure that the System ID in the Server Mode page reflects the System ID of the original server

that you replaced.

7. Close the AirSpeed 5000 Management Console.

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Removing and Replacing the Server Main Cover

The AirSpeed 5000 server must be operated with the chassis cover in place to ensure proper

cooling. However, you will need to remove the main cover to add or replace components inside

of the server (Video I/O board set). Before removing the main cover, power down the server and

unplug all peripheral devices and the AC power cables.

nA nonskid surface or a stop behind the server may be needed to prevent the server from sliding

on your work surface.

To remove the server main cover:

1. Observe the safety precautions described in “Electrostatic Discharge Precautions” on

page 90 and “Safety and Regulatory Information” in the AirSpeed 5000 Setup Guide.

2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server. Then, turn off the server.

3. Disconnect the AC power cords.

4. Unscrew the thumbscrews at the back of the unit until they are loose.

5. Pull the thumbscrews backwards and slide the main cover until it hits the tabs.

6. Remove the main cover and set in a safe place.

To replace the server main cover:

1. Place the main cover over the server system so that the side edges of the cover sit just outside

the server system sidewalls.

2. Slide the main cover forward until it fits in place.

3. Tighten the rear thumbscrews.

4. Reconnect all peripheral devices and the AC power cords.

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Replacing a Power Modules

The AirSpeed 5000 is designed to run with two operating power modules. A power module can

be replaced if it fails. If a power module fails, the LED on the power module and the front panel

LED turn red and a beeping alarm sounds. The alarm is not configurable.

cA power module is only hot-swappable if the other power module is operational. If you

only have one power module working, before removing or replacing that power module,

you must first take the server out of service, turn off all peripheral devices connected to the

system, and turn off the server by powering it off from the Start menu. Once it is powered

off, unplug the AC power cord from the system or AC outlet.

cAvid recommends the use of uninterruptible power supplies, appropriately sized for your

AirSpeed 5000. This provides protection against sudden power surges or losses that could

cause you to lose files or experience data corruption. For more information, see

“Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)” in the AirSpeed 5000 Setup Guide.

To replace a power module:

1. Observe the safety precautions described in “Electrostatic Discharge Precautions” on

page 90.

2. Make sure you have a replacement or spare power module before you continue with the

procedure.

3. Power down the server and unplug all peripheral devices and the AC power cables.

cThe power module must be unplugged before you remove it.

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4. Push the latch towards the handle and remove the power module by pulling on the handle.

Removing a Power Module

A. Latch

B. Handle

5. Insert the replacement power module (7020-30552-00) into the power supply cage until it

clicks into place.

6. Reconnect all peripheral devices and the AC power cords into the server. Note that the

AirSpeed 5000 will power up without having to turn on the power switch.

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Identifying and Replacing Failed Fans

In the event that you have one or more fan failures, you can replace them. First, you must

identify which fan has failed. Then, once you know which fan it is, you need to figure out when

you can replace it.

nThe system does not need to be taken offline or powered down before replacing fans.

cIn the event that two (2) or more fans fail, the system will shut down.

cWhen replacing a Fan module that contains two fans (e.g., 1A/1B, or 2A/2B), do not remove

the “failing” fan module (one fan is still working), until you have the replacement. Once

you remove the old Fan module for replacement, you need to insert the replacement within

one (1) minute, or else the system will shut down.

Before you begin, you must obtain replacement fans for your AirSpeed 5000 server. For more

information, see “Field Replaceable Parts” on page 85.

To identify and replace failed fans:

1. Observe the safety precautions described in “Electrostatic Discharge Precautions” on

page 90 and “Safety and Regulatory Information” in the AirSpeed 5000 Setup Guide.

2. Identify which fan has failed by doing the following:

a. Open the Health Monitor.

b. Locate your server, and expand the list.

c. Select Avid AirSpeed 5000 - Integration Service.

d. In the Hardware Status area, scroll to the Fan Speed area, and if you notice a “red x” and

“0 RPM” next to any of the fans, it indicates a failed fan. The list in the Health Monitor

maps to the actual Fan modules as follows:

tFan 1 Speed - Fan module 1A/1B

tFan 2 Speed - Fan module 1A/1B

tFan 3 Speed - Fan module 2A/2B

tFan 4 Speed - Fan module 2A/2B

tFan 5 Speed - Fan 3A

tFan 6 Speed - Fan 4A

tFan 7 Speed - Fan 5A

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The following is an example showing a red x next to Fan 5 Speed and “0 RPM”. This

indicates Fan 3A has failed and must be replaced:

3. Remove the Fan cover on the AirSpeed 5000 server by doing the following:

a. Remove the two (2) set screws from the top of the chassis.

b. Pull the blue pull tabs away from the chassis, and lift the fan cover out of the chassis.

The following is an example of Fans 1A/1B, 2A/2B, 3A, and 4A:

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4. Remove the failed fan. Depending on which fan has failed, do one of the following:

tFor Fans 1A/1B, 2A/2B, 3A, and 4A, do the following:

- Lift the appropriate failed fan out of the chassis.

- Take the replacement fan, and line up the top and bottom of the fan with the guides, and

push it down into position.

The following is an example of fan 4A being replaced:

- Go to Step 7.

tFor Fan 5A, the process is more involved. Go to Step 5.

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5. To remove Fan 5A, do the following:

a. Remove the back cover by removing the top two (2) thumbscrews on the rear of the

server chassis. Then, you can have access to Fan 5A, as shown in the following

illustration:

b. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver long enough to reach into the chassis, remove the three

(3) screws that hold down the Fan shroud.

c. Remove the two (2) screws that hold down the fan.

d. Pull the fan out of the chassis, and remove the Power harness attached to the fan.

e. Remove the fan from the chassis.

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6. To replace Fan 5A, do the following:

a. Attach the Power harness to the new fan.

b. Replace the two (2) screws to secure the fan back in place.

c. Replace the Fan shroud over the fan,

d. Use the #2 Phillips screwdriver to replace the three (3) screws to secure the Fan shroud.

e. Replace the back cover, and tighten the two (2) thumbscrews.

7. Replace the Fan cover by doing the following:

a. Slide the fan cover over its slot.

b. Pull the tabs, and release them when they fit in their slots.

c. Replace the two (2) set screws.

8. Reconnect all peripheral devices and the AC power cords into the server.

Identifying and Replacing Failed Video I/O Boards

In the event that one of your Video I/O boards fails, you can replace it. First, you must identify

which board failed. Then, once you know which board has failed, you need to figure out when

you can replace it.

nThe system should be taken offline and powered down before replacing bad Video I/O boards.

Before you begin, you must obtain replacement VIO boards. For more information, see “Field

Replaceable Parts” on page 85.

To identify a failed Video I/O board:

1. Determine which Video I/O board you are removing by doing one of the following:

a. Open Health Monitor.

b. Locate your server, and expand the list.

c. Select Avid AirSpeed 5000 - Integration Service.

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d. Do the following:

tIn the Hardware Status area, scroll to the “Number of Corona Boards:” field. It

should indicate two (2). Otherwise, there is a problem with your system.

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tIn the “VIO Board 1 and VIO Board 2 areas, make sure VIO Board 1 and VIO

Board 2 are healthy (all green check marks). Otherwise, there is a problem with

your system.

2. Note the following Video I/O board locations:

tVIO 1 - This is the top Video I/O board in the chassis

tVIO 2 - This is the bottom Video I/O board in the chassis.

3. You can now remove the failed Video I/O board from the chassis.

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To remove failed VIO boards:

1. Observe the safety precautions described in “Electrostatic Discharge Precautions” on

page 90 and “Safety and Regulatory Information” in the AirSpeed 5000 Setup Guide.

2. Power down the server and unplug all peripheral devices and the AC power cables.

3. Remove the server cover. For instructions, see “Removing and Replacing the Server Main

Cover” on page 149.

4. Disconnect any cables attached to any add-in cards.

5. Loosen the thumbscrews on the back cover, and slide the cover back to remove it from the

chassis.

The following diagram shows the location of the two (2) thumbscrews on the rear of the

server.

6. Loosen the thumbscrew on the card guide, and slide it over to remove it from the chassis.

The following diagram shows the location of the Card guide thumbscrew.

Two (2) Thumbscrews

Card Guide thumbscrew

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7. To remove the top Video I/O board 1 (VIO 1), do the following:

a. Remove the Power Harness (yellow and black cable) from the Video I/O board.

b. Remove the two SATA (red) cables from the Video I/O board.

nBefore removing the SATA cables, it’s a good idea to observe how the SATA cables are connected

(Top to Top, and Bottom to Bottom)

Power Harness (yellow and black)

SATA Cables (red)

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8. (Option) If you are replacing VIO 2, repeat Step 7 to remove the bottom Video I/O board

VIO 2).

9. Release the Hold Down Bracket using the thumbscrews, and then slide it out of the chassis.

10. Remove the Board Locking Bracket by loosening the thumbscrews, and sliding the bracket

up, and out of the chassis.

11. Gently lift the top Video I/O board (VIO 1) off of the riser card and out of the chassis.

12. (Option) If you are replacing VIO 2 (the bottom board), repeat Step 11.

13. The next step is to insert the new Video I/O board into the server.

Hold Down Bracket and thumbscrew

Board Locking Bracket

Thumbscrews

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To replace VIO boards:

1. Observe the safety precautions described in “Electrostatic Discharge Precautions” on

page 90 and “Safety and Regulatory Information” in the AirSpeed 5000 Setup Guide.

2. (Option) If you have removed VIO 2 (the bottom board), gently replace the bottom Video

I/O board (VIO 2) into the riser card.

3. Gently replace the top Video I/O board (VIO 1) into the riser card.

4. Replace the Board Locking Bracket back down into its slot, and tighten the thumbscrews.

5. For each VIO board (VIO 1, VIO 2) that you replaced, reattach the SATA and Power cables

to the board as follows:

a. Reattach the Power Harness (yellow and black cable) to the Video I/O board.

b. Reattach the two SATA (red) cables to the Video I/O board.

Make sure the SATA cables are connected (Top to Top, and Bottom to Bottom)

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6. Replace the Hold Down Bracket by sliding it back into place. Once in place, tighten the

thumbscrews.

nLift the LSI cable that goes along the side of the chassis, so that the Hold Down bracket sits at

the bottom of the chassis in its slot, then, tighten the thumbscrews.

Hold Down Bracket

LSI Cable Hold Down Bracket slots

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7. Reattach the Card guide, and tighten the thumbscrews.

nWhen reattaching the Card guide, make sure the Video I/O boards and Hydra card (bottom), are

secured in their respective slots.

8. (Option) Reattach any cables that were removed from any add-in cards.

9. Replace the server cover, and tighten the thumbscrews. For more information, see

“Removing and Replacing the Server Main Cover” on page 149.

10. Reconnect all peripheral devices and the AC power cords into the server.

11. Power up the server.

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Accessing the Knowledge Base

The Avid Customer Support Knowledge Base (Knowledge Base) provides additional

information that is frequently updated.

nSome locations on the Knowledge Base require you to log in as a registered user, but you can

access most of the information in the Knowledge Base without registering and logging in.

To access the Knowledge Base:

1. Go to www.avid.com.

2. Click Support & Services

3. Type your search criteria into the Search the Knowledge Base, and click the Search button.

4. (Option) Click Login.

nIf you are not already a registered user of the Knowledge Base, click Register and follow the

on-screen registration instructions to register now. Registered users can access more

information.

5. Search for the information you need.

3Upgrading Your AirSpeed 5000 Server

Hardware

This chapter contains information on how to upgrade your AirSpeed 5000 server’s hardware

with the MPEG-2 HD or AVC-Intra codec modules you received in your AirSpeed 5000

Hardware Upgrade kit.

Upgrading your AirSpeed 5000 server hardware specifically involves removing the Video I/O

boards, and attaching two (2) MPEG-2 HD or AVC-Intra codec modules to each Video I/O

board, and then replacing the Video I/O boards in the server.

The following topics are available:

•AirSpeed 5000 Hardware Upgrade Kits

•Electrostatic Discharge Precautions

•AirSpeed 5000 Server Hardware Upgrade Checklist

•Performing System Diagnostics

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AirSpeed 5000 Hardware Upgrade Kits

There are four different AirSpeed 5000 server Hardware Upgrade kits (two are for 4-channel

models, and two are for 2-channel models) that can be purchased to enhance the hardware

capabilities and functionality of your system. They are described in the table below.

AirSpeed 5000 Hardware Upgrade Kit List

Upgrade Kit Name

MPEG-2 HD Upgrade Kit (4-channel)

This kit includes four (4) MPEG-2 HD modules (two (2) for each Video I/O board)

AVC-Intra Upgrade Kit (4-channel)

This kit includes four (4) AVC-Intra modules (two (2) for each Video I/O board)

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Electrostatic Discharge Precautions

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, cards, and other parts. Avid recommends

that you perform all procedures in this chapter only at an ESD workstation. If one is not

available, provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap attached to chassis

ground (any unpainted metal surface) on your server when handling parts.

ESD and handling PCIe Cards

Always handle cards carefully. They can be extremely sensitive to ESD. Hold cards only by their

edges. After removing a card from its protective wrapper or from the server, place the card

component side up on a grounded, static free surface. Use a conductive foam pad if available but

not the card wrapper. Do not slide the card over any surface.

MPEG-2 HD Upgrade Kit (2-channel)

This kit includes two (2) MPEG-2 HD modules (one (1) for each Video I/O board)

AVC-Intra Upgrade Kit (2-channel)

This kit includes two (2) AVC-Intra modules (one (1) for each Video I/O board)

AirSpeed 5000 Hardware Upgrade Kit List

Upgrade Kit Name

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AirSpeed 5000 Server Hardware Upgrade Checklist

This checklist contains the necessary tasks required to upgrade your AirSpeed 5000 Server

Hardware.

Removing and Replacing the Server Main Cover

The AirSpeed 5000 server must be operated with the chassis cover in place to ensure proper

cooling. However, you will need to remove the main cover to add or replace components inside

of the server (Video I/O board set). Before removing the main cover, power down the server and

unplug all peripheral devices and the AC power cables.

nA nonskid surface or a stop behind the server may be needed to prevent the server from sliding

on your work surface.

To remove the server main cover:

1. Observe the safety precautions described in “Electrostatic Discharge Precautions” on

page 168 and “Safety and Regulatory Information” in the AirSpeed 5000 Setup Guide.

2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server. Then, turn off the server.

3. Disconnect the AC power cords.

Remove the Server main cover as described in the topic “Removing and Replacing the

Server Main Cover” on page 169.

Remove the Video I/O board(s) from the server. Depending on your model (2-channel or

4-channel), you would go to one of the following topics:

• For 4-channel models, you must remove both Video I/O boards.

• For 2-channel models, you only need to remove one Video I/O board.

For more information, see the topic “Removing the Video I/O Boards” on page 170.

Attach the two (2) Codec modules from your kit to each Video I/O board, as described in the

topic “Attaching the Codec Modules to the Video I/O Boards” on page 174.

nNote that 2-channel model systems only have one Video I/O board.

Replace the Video I/O boards into the server, as described in the topic “Replacing the Video

I/O Boards into the Chassis” on page 175.

Replace the Server main cover as described in the topic “Removing and Replacing the

Server Main Cover” on page 169.

Perform hardware system diagnostics, as described in the topic “Performing System

Diagnostics” on page 179.

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4. Unscrew the thumbscrews at the back of the unit until they are loose.

5. Pull the thumbscrews backwards and slide the main cover until it hits the tabs.

6. Remove the main cover and set in a safe place.

To replace the server main cover:

1. Place the main cover over the server system so that the side edges of the cover sit just outside

the server system sidewalls.

2. Slide the main cover forward until it fits in place.

3. Tighten the rear thumbscrews.

4. Reconnect all peripheral devices and the AC power cords.

Removing the Video I/O Boards

In order for you to insert the Codec modules onto Video I/O boards, you must first remove the

Video I/O board(s) from the AirSpeed 5000 server.

nFor 4-channel model servers, you must remove both Video I/O boards.

nFor 2-channel model servers, you only have to remove the single (top) video I/O board.

For future reference, note the following Video I/O board locations:

• VIO 1 is the top Video I/O board in the chassis

• VIO 2 is the bottom Video I/O board in the chassis.

nThe system should be taken offline and powered down before removing Video I/O boards.

Before you begin, make sure you have the correct Hardware Upgrade kit available. For more

information, see “AirSpeed 5000 Hardware Upgrade Kits” on page 167.

To remove both VIO boards from the chassis:

1. Observe the safety precautions described in “Electrostatic Discharge Precautions” on

page 168 and “Safety and Regulatory Information” in the AirSpeed 5000 Setup Guide.

2. Power down the server and unplug all peripheral devices and the AC power cables.

3. Remove the server main cover. For instructions, see “Removing and Replacing the Server

Main Cover” on page 169.

4. Disconnect any cables attached to any add-in cards.

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5. Loosen the thumbscrews on the back cover, and slide the cover back to remove it from the

chassis.

The following diagram shows the location of the two (2) thumbscrews on the rear of the

server.

6. Loosen the thumbscrew on the Card guide, and slide it over to remove it from the chassis.

The following diagram shows the location of the Card guide thumbscrew.

Two (2) Thumbscrews

Card Guide thumbscrew

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7. To disconnect the top Video I/O board 1 (VIO 1), do the following:

a. Remove the Power Harness (yellow and black cable) from the Video I/O board.

b. Remove the two SATA (red) cables from the Video I/O board.

nBefore removing the SATA cables, it’s a good idea to observe how the SATA cables are connected

(Top to Top, and Bottom to Bottom)

Power Harness (yellow and black)

SATA Cables (red)

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8. (Option: For 4-channel model servers) Repeat Step 7 to disconnect the bottom Video I/O

board (VIO 2).

9. Release the Hold Down Bracket using the thumbscrews, and then slide it out of the chassis.

10. Remove the Board Locking Bracket by loosening the thumbscrews, and sliding the bracket

up, and out of the chassis.

11. Gently lift the top Video I/O board (VIO 1) off of the riser card and out of the chassis.

12. (Option: For 4-channel model servers) Gently lift the bottom Video I/O board (VIO 2) off of

the riser card and out of the chassis.

Hold Down Bracket and thumbscrew

Board Locking Bracket

Thumbscrews

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13. The next step is to attach the Codec modules onto each Video I/O board that was removed.

Fro more information, see “Attaching the Codec Modules to the Video I/O Boards” on

page 174.

Attaching the Codec Modules to the Video I/O Boards

This topic contains information on how to attach two (2) codec modules to each Video I/O board.

nFor 2-channel model servers, attach the codec modules to a single Video I/O board.

nThis procedure applies to both the MPEG-2 HD and the AVC-Intra Upgrade packages for both

4-channel and 2-channel model servers.

To attach the Codec modules to each Video I/O board:

1. Open the MPEG-2 HD, or AVC-Intra Upgrade package that contains the codec modules that

you are upgrading to, and place them on your workspace.

2. Locate Video I/O board #1 (VIO 1), and place it component side up (with the standoffs

showing).

3. Using the supplied set screws and a #2 Phillips head screwdriver, do the following:

a. Align the holes in the codec to the standoffs on the Video I/O board

b. Firmly attach the first codec to the connector on the Video I/O board.

nCodecs can only be placed one way.

c. (Option: For 4-channel model servers only) Repeat Step 3 for the second codec.

Standos for codec

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4. (Option: For 4-channel model servers only) Locate Video I/O board #2 (VIO 2), and place it

component side up (with the standoffs showing).

5. Using the supplied set screws and a #2 Phillips head screwdriver, do the following:

a. Align the holes in the codec to the standoffs on the Video I/O board

b. Firmly, attach the first codec to the connector on the Video I/O board.

nCodecs can only be placed one way.

c. (Option: For 4-channel model servers only) Repeat Step 5 for the second codec.

When both codecs are screwed down to the Video I/O board, it will look like this:

6. The next step is to replace the Video I/O board(s) (with the new codec modules installed)

back into the server.

Replacing the Video I/O Boards into the Chassis

This topic contains information on how to replace the Video I/O boards in the server chassis.

To replace the VIO boards into the chassis:

1. Observe the safety precautions described in “Electrostatic Discharge Precautions” on

page 168 and “Safety and Regulatory Information” in the AirSpeed 5000 Setup Guide.

2. (Option: For 4-channel model servers only) Gently replace the bottom Video I/O board (VIO

2) into the riser card.

3. Gently replace the top Video I/O board (VIO 1) into the riser card slot.

4. Replace the Board Locking Bracket back down into its slot, and tighten the thumbscrews.

Codecs secured to Video I/O Board

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5. Reattach the SATA and Power cables for each Video I/O board (VIO 1, VIO 2) as follows:

a. Reattach the Power Harness (yellow and black cable) to the Video I/O board.

b. Reattach the two SATA (red) cables to the Video I/O board.

nMake sure the SATA cables are connected (Top to Top, and Bottom to Bottom).

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6. Replace the Hold Down Bracket by sliding it back into place. Once in place, tighten the

thumbscrews.

nLift the LSI cable that goes along the side of the chassis, so that the Hold Down bracket sits at

the bottom of the chassis in its slot, then, tighten the thumbscrews.

Hold Down Bracket

LSI Cable Hold Down Bracket slots

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7. Reattach the Card guide, and tighten the thumbscrews.

nWhen reattaching the Card guide, make sure the Video I/O boards and Hydra card (bottom), are

secured in their respective slots. This is an example of a 4-channel model server showing two

Video I/O cards.

8. (Option) Reattach any cables that were removed from any add-in cards.

9. Replace the server main cover, and tighten the thumbscrews. For more information, see

“Removing and Replacing the Server Main Cover” on page 169.

10. Reconnect all peripheral devices and the AC power cords into the server.

11. Power up the server.

12. Perform system diagnostics to make sure the codec has been applied properly, as well as to

make sure your system’s hardware is working properly. For more information, see

“Performing System Diagnostics” on page 179.

Make sure the board(s) and Hydra card (bottom)

t in the slot guides as shown

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Performing System Diagnostics

The AirSpeed 5000 Hardware Test is a diagnostic program that is designed to test the

Avid-specific hardware components in the AirSpeed 5000. Specifically, the diagnostic program

can be used to verify that the Avid hardware is working properly and it can confirm compatibility

with external audio and video devices.

nQuit all applications before running the diagnostic program.

To access the diagnostic tool, navigate to C:\Program Files

(x86)\Avid\AirSpeed\Utilities\DiagnosticUtilities, and select Airspeed5000Test.exe.

When you start the diagnostic program, it searches the system for the attached Avid hardware

and the AirSpeed 5000 product. Once the diagnostic program starts, it identifies the product and

displays the information at the top of the Diagnostic window.

Once the diagnostic window is open, the diagnostic program is ready to run. For information on

starting the Diagnostic program, see “Starting the Hardware Test” on page 183.

This chapter includes the following topics:

•Diagnostic Window Explained

•Reviewing Hardware Information

•Starting the Hardware Test

•Playing a Video Frame

•Capturing from an External Video Source

•Testing Audio Outputs

•Capturing from the Play Frame Video (Loopback Mode)

•Testing Disk Performance

•Error Log

•Diagnostic Test Failed

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Diagnostic Window Explained

The diagnostic window is divided into the following sections:

• The Information section displays revision and identification information about the Avid

hardware, including Base Board Information, and VIO Board information.

• The Hardware Test allows you to select the loopback cables that are connected to your

system. When one of these cables is selected for testing, the required connection information

is displayed in the Required Connections area. If the test fails, the log information and error

reporting displays in a separate Information Window. Red text indicates a failed component,

green text indicates a passed component.

• The Video section allows you to choose your video format, Play Frame, and Capture source

to test the video output or input for Play and Capture.

• The Audio section allows you to select the Audio and Frequency to test the audio outputs.

• The Disk Performance section allows you to perform additional disk performance tests as

instructed by Avid Customer Support Representatives.

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Reviewing Hardware Information

The Information section of the Diagnostic window displays hardware information.

To check the hardware information:

1. Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\Avid\AirSpeed\Utilities\DiagnosticUtilities, and

select Airspeed5000Test.exe.

The Avid AirSpeed 5000 Hardware Test dialog box opens. The version shown in the title bar

following screen example is [00.32]. You might have a later version, and therefore, your

values might be different.

nAs AirSpeed 5000 2-channel model servers only contain a single Video I/O card (Card 1), they

would not display information for Card 2.

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2. Click the Information icon.

A text editor opens and displays the information as follows:

Multi I/O Expansion Card

- Serial Number

- Part Number

- FPGA_N Revision

- CPLD_N Revision

Video I/O Card (for Slot 1 and Slot 2)

- Serial Number

- Part Number

- FPGA_C Revision

- CPLD_N Revision

- CPLD_P Revision

- Codec Slot 1

- Codec Slot 2

This information is saved in text format as a .log file. You can open the saved file with any

text editing application and print it. See Error Log for more information about the .log file.

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Starting the Hardware Test

The core test verifies the baseboard and VIO board information. If you want, you can run

additional tests by connecting loopback cables to their respective input signals.

To begin testing:

1. Click the Hardware Tests icon.

The Hardware Tests section opens.

2. (Optional) To run additional tests, connect all the required external cables.

3. (Optional) Select the cables you connected and the additional tests you want to run from the

“Select loopback cables installed” list.

After you select the external cable installed, the required connections section displays

information about where to connect the cable. Verify that you have connected the cable to

the correct connections.

4. Click Start.

The test runs. Information about the test and a status bar appear.

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After the test sequence is finished, a Passed or Failed display appears in red or green. Green

indicates the test sequence has passed. Red indicates the test has failed.

Playing a Video Frame

Playing a video frame allows you to test the video signal and configures the hardware to play a

video image from the 8 outputs. The video image appears in the Video display.

To play a video image:

1. Click the Video icon.

The Video section opens.

2. Click Play, and deselect Capture if it is selected.

3. In the Format field, select the video format that you want to test.

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4. Select the Play Frame. Options are:

tColor Bars

tSweep Pattern

tTest Image

5. Click Start Video.

The video appears in the Video Display window, and appears in all other video outputs.

6. To stop play at any time, click Stop Video.

Capturing from an External Video Source

You can test capture and display video from a selected source.

To capture video:

1. Click the Video icon.

The Video section opens, and the video image appears in the Video display.

2. Click Capture, and deselect Play if it is selected.

3. In the Format field, select the video format that you want to test.

4. Select a capture source from the Capture Src list.

5. Click Start Video.

The video appears in the Video Display window.

6. To stop play at any time, click Stop Video.

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Testing Audio Outputs

Audio testing allows you to configure the hardware to play audio tones from all of the audio

output ports.

To play audio:

1. Click the Audio icon.

The Audio section opens.

2. Select the Audio tone:

tCount_16

tLo_1kHz

tHi_1kHz

3. Select the Frequency (48kHz).

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4. Click Play Audio.

The audio tone plays. You will hear the spoken number of the audio channel.

5. To stop audio at any time, click Stop Audio.

The video appears in the Video Display window, and appears in all other video outputs.

Capturing from the Play Frame Video (Loopback Mode)

If you connect the video source input to the matching video play output with a loopback cable,

you can capture the frame and display it in the Video Display window.

To capture video:

1. Click the Video icon.

2. Click Play, and then click Capture.

3. Connect the loopback cable.

4. Select a video format:

tHD_1080I_2997FPS

tHD_1080I_25FPS

tHD_720P_5994FPS

tHD_720P_50FPS

tSD_NTSC_486

tSD_PAL_576

5. Select a capture source from the Capture Src list.

6. Click Start Video.

The video appears in the Video Display window.

The frame that is captured from the selected source connected to the output appears in the

Video display window.

7. To stop play at anytime, click Stop Video.

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Testing Disk Performance

Disk performance testing is designed to help Avid Customer Support Representatives investigate

potential disk performance errors and issues. Depending on the nature of your failure, you might

be asked to run these tests to provide information about specific problems.

nBasic tests are already included in the Hardware Tests tab.

To test disk performance:

1. Click the Disk Performance icon.

The Disk Performance section opens.

2. Type information in the fields as specified by Avid Customer Support Representatives only.

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Error Log

If an error is detected during a test, information about the error is recorded to the log file. The

board information along with the log file is saved in a .txt file inside the folder

DIAG_LOG_FILES. The name of the log file is AED_LOG_YBBKxxxxxx.TXT (where

YBBKxxxxxx is the board serial number). The log records the results each time the diagnostics

are performed. To start a clean log file, rename, delete or move the current .txt file.

The log file displays the following:

• The name of the test

• If it passed or failed

• If it failed and why it failed

• The time and date that it failed

To view the error log:

tBrowse to the .txt file and double-click the file icon. A text editor will open and display the

information. Print this file from the application if you want a hard copy.

Diagnostic Test Failed

If a test fails, check the following and run the diagnostics again before contacting your Avid

representative.

Do the following to resolve the problem:

1. Check that all other applications are closed.

2. Reseat all external cables. Make sure you have connected the appropriate cable for the test

you are running.

3. Quit the diagnostic application and restart it.

4. Run the diagnostics again.

5. If you still are having problems, power cycle the CPU.

This power cycles the Avid hardware.

6. Run the diagnostics again.

7. If the failure persists, save the log file and contact your Avid representative.

8. Your next step is to install and configure your system software.

nFor information on how to install and configure your system software, see “Installing the

Software” on page 62.

AUsing AirSpeed 5000 with FTP

This section describes the AirSpeed 5000’s interoperability with FTP, including the following:

•General Guidelines on Using FTP with AirSpeed 5000

•AirSpeed 5000 MXF OP1A Files

•Supported Video and Audio Formats

•FTP Workflow Examples

General Guidelines on Using FTP with AirSpeed

5000

This topic contains some general guidelines on how AirSpeed 5000 supports the use of FTP to

transfer media files.

nIn general, FTP functionality has been tested with a limited number of FTP clients and

workflows. Based on your particular tools and workflow, performance might vary, or may

require further actions.

• In order to use FTP with AirSpeed 5000, you need to check the FTP option, and supply an

FTP user name and password in the User’s page. You cannot use “admin” or “FTP” as FTP

user names. For more information, see the “The Users Page” on page 53.

• Regular transfers and FTP transfers share system resources (including CPU, disk, and

network bandwidth). As activity grows on the system, performance can be impacted.

Therefore, we recommend that you limit the total number of simultaneous transfers (shared

storage and FTP) to and from the system to no more than four. However, depending on your

workflow, you might be able to sustain more activity. Therefore, your results may vary.

nThe limit of four simultaneous FTP transfers is based on 50mb formats where four channels are

in use and transferring data to and from shared storage (ISIS). If you are using higher bitrates,

your FTP transfers could be substantially slower.

nThe priority of transfers will always be given to Shared storage transfers as opposed to FTP

transfers.

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To achieve and promote optimal stability and performance in your workflow, consider the

following:

- As discussed previously, to increase your “realtime” system performance, limit your

simultaneous FTP transfers to and from the system to no more than four (4).

- If you want to play clips while they are transferring via FTP to the server, try to avoid

performing Transfer Engine transfers at the same time as FTP transfers.

- Performing large deletes may slow the response of the system to inventory requests and

transfer activity. Instead, we recommend that you perform smaller deletions

periodically, or schedule larger deletions during times of lower activity.

- If you are experiencing slow system performance when performing multiple transfers,

try setting the Read/Write buffer size on your FTP client to a larger buffer size. We

recommend 256k. Other values will operate, but might not provide the best experience.

- If you are experiencing performance issues, check to see if your FTP client supports

throttling. If so, we recommend that you adjust the throttle settings in your FTP client to

allow for sustained bandwidth throughout the length of the transfer.

• The use of “Anonymous FTP” is not supported.

• DNX 85/100 might not be supported by Final Cut Pro or Omneon.

• FTP operates over Port 21. By default, this port is not blocked by a firewall. However,

depending on your client configuration, it might be necessary to open this port.

• The AirSpeed 5000 FTP server does not support Avid Media Browser.

• Once you have connected to your server, the media files available on the server can be found

in the directory /active/clips.

• File size, as viewed on the server from your FTP client might not match the file size of the

transferred MXF OP1A file. This could be because of the following reasons:

- The file size on the server is based on the format of the file on the server. That file is not

an MXF OP1A file. Therefore, transferring it via FTP creates a new MXF OP1A files

that is different from the source.

- If someone has set In and Out points, the clip will be different in size. Only the media

between the In and Out point will be transferred. To verify the correct In points and Out

points for the clip, launch the AirSpeed 5000 Remote Console application, open the

Inventory pane, and review the clip from there.

• Due to compatibility issues across different products, you should avoid using these

characters: * | \ : “ . < > ? / % # [ - . For examples, see the following:

- In many cases, we will prevent these characters from being entered. For example, if you

type any of these characters * | \ : “ . < > ? /, transfers will fail.

- If you type a percent (%), it will be converted to an underscore (_) in the Clip Name,

and/or Video ID fields.

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AirSpeed 5000 MXF OP1A Files

In AirSpeed 5000, the transfer of media via FTP is performed by using MXF wrapped (OP1A)

files. These files follow the OP1A pattern as specified in SMPTE Specification #378M.

This means all media (i.e., video, audio, data tracks) is wrapped in an MXF OP1A file. The

wrapped media must conform to the operational points supported by the AirSpeed 5000.

Currently, AirSpeed 5000 generates MXF files in which the audio is formatted in stereo pairs.

We support a maximum of four (4) pairs of audio for SD formats, and eight (8) pairs of audio for

HD formats. The consumer of files we generate must support audio formatted in stereo pairs. If

you send clips to the AirSpeed 5000, we support mono, stereo pairs and Broadcast .wav. If you

have a source .mxf file with mono audio, transfer it to AirSpeed 5000, and then re-transfer that

clip back to another location via FTP, the new file will be rewrapped as a stereo pair. Because of

the rewrapping involved in the MXF rewrapping process, file sizes might be different. However,

the actual clip duration and content should not change.

For more information, see “Supported Video and Audio Formats” on page 192

Supported Video and Audio Formats

This topic contains the supported video and audio formats supported by the AirSpeed 5000

server. This information is also available in the “Specifications” chapter of the AirSpeed 5000

Setup Guide.

Supported Video formats are listed below:

•DV25

•DV50

•IMX30

•IMX50

•HDV25mb

• MPEG-2-HD 35mb 1080i

• MPEG-2-HD 17.5mb 1080i

• MPEG-2-HD 35mb 1080i

• MPEG-2-HD 50mb 1080i

• MPEG-2-HD 50mb 720p

• MPEG-2 HD 35mb 720p

• DNxHD 120/145 8-bit 1080i

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• DNxHD 120/145 8-bit 720p

• DNxHD 185/220 10-bit 1080i

• DNxHD 185/220 10-bit 720p

• DNxHD 85/100 8-bit 720p

• DNxHD 85/100 8-bit 1080i

• AVC-Intra 50mb 1080i

• AVC-Intra 50mb 720p

• AVC-Intra 100mb 1080i

• AVC-Intra 100mb 720p

For Audio, we support the following:

• Sample rate: 48kHz

• Bit depth: PCM16, PCM24

• Dolby E 5.1 Preservation

FTP Workflow Examples

This topic contains some common FTP workflows that have been tested with AirSpeed 5000 and

a representative FTP client.

nFlashFXP allows you to connect to two different FTP sources at the same time, allowing you to

move clips directly between FTP servers (from one to another).

The following topics are included:

•“Software Revisions Tested for FTP” on page 194

•“Working with Sony MPEG-2 HD Decks” on page 195

•“Transferring Media Between Two AirSpeed 5000 Servers” on page 195

•“Transferring Media Between AirSpeed 5000 and Omneon Servers” on page 196

•“Transferring Media Using Final Cut Pro and FTP” on page 196

•“Transferring Media Using FCP Filezilla FTP with DNxHD” on page 198

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Software Revisions Tested for FTP

We performed our workflow testing using the following software products and revisions:

nOther tools and workflows might offer different options. Look through the requirements and

determine which solutions meet your needs.

• XDCAM transfer. For information, navigate to:

http://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/micro-xdcam/resource.downloads.bbsccms-assets-micro-

xdcam-downloads-XDCAMSoftwareDownload.shtml#apps

• DNxHD codecs for QuickTime. For information, navigate to

http://avid.custkb.com/avid/app/selfservice/search.jsp?docid=372311

• FCP 7.0 ON MAC OS X 10.6.6

• MXF4MAC: [MXF Import FCP and MXF Export Suite Packages]. For information,

navigate to http://home.mxf4mac.com/index.php/application-plugins.html

• Episode6: For information, navigate to http://www.telestream.net/episode/overview.htm

• FlashFXP: For information, navigate to http://www.flashfxp.com/

nWhen using the FlashFXP workflow, we found no issues. The FlashFXP workflow transfers one

at a time from the queue. Display localization might not appear to work, although transfers are

still successful. FlashFXP allows for the most direct system-to-system transfer method and does

not require extensive temporary storage to move files.

• Filezilla: For information, navigate to http://filezilla-project.org/

nWhen using the Filezilla workflow, we have tested up to two transfers at a time. Filezilla does not

allow for direct system-to-system storage, as it requires intermediate storage (local or shared).

• Transfer Manager Client v2.5

• Transfer Manager Engine v2.5

• NewsCutter v10.0.x or Symphony v6.0.x

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Working with Sony MPEG-2 HD Decks

If your Sony deck can be connected to a network and has FTP capabilities, then you can use the

FTP functionality available in AirSpeed 5000 to move media from the deck to the server. The

following notes apply to Sony MPEG-2 HD deck integration when used with the AirSpeed 5000

Remote Console:

nTransfers from AirSpeed 5000 to a Sony deck are not supported. AirSpeed 5000 outbound

transfers are done with stereo pairs, and Sony decks only accept mono tracks of audio.

Depending on the FTP client you are using, there might be settings that are different. For the

following workflow examples, we have used Filezilla and Flash FXP to demonstrate the basic

steps to use FTP with AirSpeed 5000.

Transferring Media Between Two AirSpeed 5000 Servers

This topic contains information on how to use Flash FXP to transfer media between two

AirSpeed 5000 servers using the AirSpeed 5000 Remote Console.

nThis workflow example uses Flash FXP as the FTP client.

To transfer media between two AirSpeed 5000 servers using FlashFXP:

1. Launch FlashFXP, and connect to both AirSpeed 5000 servers.

2. Navigate to the active/clips directory on both AirSpeed 5000 servers.

3. Select the clips to be transferred and drag them from one panel to the other in the FTP client.

The transfer will begin.

nA capturing clip is able to be transferred and played out on another AirSpeed 5000 server.

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Transferring Media Between AirSpeed 5000 and Omneon Servers

This topic contains information on how to transfer media from an AirSpeed 5000 Server to an

Omneon server.

nAirSpeed 5000 does not support Omneon clips that have .aiff audio files. The clips will transfer

successfully, but they will not playout.

nThis workflow example uses Flash FXP as the FTP client.

To transfer media from AirSpeed 5000 Server to an Omneon server using FlashFXP:

1. In FlashFXP, connect to both the AirSpeed 5000 server, and the Omneon server.

2. Do the following:

a. Navigate to the active/clips directory on the AirSpeed 5000 server.

b. Navigate to the clip.dir directory on the Omneon server.

3. Select the clips that you want to transfer, and drag them from one panel to the other in the

FTP client. The transfer will begin.

nA capturing clip can be transferred and played out on another AirSpeed 5000 or Omneon server.

However the Omneon server must keep reloading the clip to update the video playout.

Transferring Media Using Final Cut Pro and FTP

This topic contains information on how to transfer media between an AirSpeed 5000 server and a

Final Cut Pro editor using FTP (for SD, and MPEG-2 HD formats).

nThis workflow supports all 1080i and 720p formats, except 720p DNxHD. For DNxHD formats,

see Transferring Media Using FCP Filezilla FTP with DNxHD.

MXF4Mac must be installed in advance to work with MXF OP1a files in Final Cut Pro.

When using Final Cut Pro FTP workflow, you need to install the following components:

• Avid QT Codecs for DNx support

•MXF4Mac

• Sony XDCAM Transfer (For MPEG-2 HD)

• Episode version 6 (for DNxHD or AVC-Intra)

• Filezilla

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Transferring media using Final Cut Pro and Filezilla FTP (for SD, and MPEG-2 HD):

1. Open a project in Final Cut Pro.

2. Log into your shared storage and your AirSpeed 5000 in FlashFXP or Filezilla.

3. Navigate to the active/clips directory on the AirSpeed 5000.

4. Navigate to the chosen destination on shared storage.

5. Select the clips to be transferred and drag them from one panel to the other in the FTP client.

The transfer will begin. Once the files are transferred to shared storage, they will reside at

the destination as MXF files and can be navigated to with the Finder.

nThe MXF files will retain the Video ID from the AirSpeed 5000 database.

6. Drag the MXF files into an open FCP bin.

They will be treated like masterclips.

7. Edit the sequence.

8. When you are done editing the sequence, export it by doing one of the following:

tNavigate to File>Export>MXF4mac GC

nMake sure MXF4mac software is up to date and that codec licenses are present or some codecs

may not function properly during export.

tRight-click on the sequence and choose Export.

9. Select corresponding compression format and bit rate from the menu and save the resulting

MXF OP1a file back on your Shared storage (ISIS).

This will begin an export.

10. Once the export is complete, locate the file on shared storage using FlashFXP or Filezilla,

and drag it to the AirSpeed 5000 database to initiate the transfer.

Once transferred, the clip will be playable in the AirSpeed 5000 Remote Console.

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Transferring Media Using FCP Filezilla FTP with DNxHD

This topic contains information on how to transfer media to and from an AirSpeed 5000 server to

a Final Cut Pro editor using FTP and DNxHD format.

nMXF4mac lacks a DNxHD option for export. Therefore, Episode is used instead.

n720pDNxHD media must be opened via QuickTime and saved as ‘HD 720p’ before importing

into FCP or the editor may be unable to play the media.

Transferring media using Final Cut Pro and Filezilla FTP (for DNxHD only):

1. Open a project in FCP.

2. Log into your shared storage and your AirSpeed in FlashFXP or Filezilla.

3. Navigate to the active/clips directory on the AirSpeed 5000.

4. Navigate to the chosen destination on shared storage.

5. Select the clips to be transferred and drag them from one panel to the other in the FTP client.

The transfer will begin. Once the files are transferred to shared storage, they will reside at

the destination as MXF files and can be navigated to with the Finder.

nThe MXF files will retain the Video ID from the AirSpeed 5000 database.

6. Drag the MXF files into an open FCP bin.

They will be treated like masterclips.

7. Edit the sequence.

8. When you are done editing the sequence, export the sequence from FCP by selecting File >

Export > Using QuickTime conversion.

9. Select QuickTime movie, and select Options.

10. In the Video section, select Settings, then select Avid DNxHD.

11. Select the appropriate Resolution.

nFor DNxHD 720p, under Motion, select a frame rate of 50 or 60, depending on your frame rate.

12. Save the QuickTime file either locally or to shared storage.

13. In Episode6, drag the exported QuickTime movie to the “File List” entry.

14. Create a new encoder with “MXF Op1a” as the container, and “QuickTime” as the Video

Codec.

15. Select Options > Compression Settings > Avid DNxHD Codec.

16. Under Audio Codec, select the appropriate Bit Depth.

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17. Select your shared storage as the Deployment destination.

Once submitted, the process will generate the MXF file at the destination.

18. Once the export is complete, navigate to the clip in FlashFXP or Filezilla, and drag the clip

across to your AirSpeed 5000 database to initiate the transfer.

Once transferred, the clip will be playable in the AirSpeed 5000 Remote Console.

Transferring Media Using FCP and FileZilla FTP (for AVC-Intra only)

This topic contains information on how to transfer media to and from an AirSpeed 5000 server to

a Final Cut Pro editor using Filezilla FTP and AVC-Intra format.

Transferring media using Final Cut Pro and Filezilla FTP (for AVC-Intra only):

1. Open a project in FCP.

2. Log into your shared storage and your AirSpeed in FlashFXP or Filezilla.

3. Navigate to the active/clips directory on the AirSpeed 5000.

4. Navigate to the chosen destination on shared storage.

5. Select the clips to be transferred and drag them from one panel to the other in the FTP client.

The transfer will begin. Once the files are transferred to shared storage, they will reside at

the destination as MXF files and can be navigated to with the Finder.

nThe MXF files will retain the Video ID from the AirSpeed 5000 database.

6. Drag the MXF files into an open FCP bin.

They will be treated like masterclips.

7. Edit the sequence.

8. When you are done editing the sequence, export the sequence from FCP by selecting File >

Export > QuickTime movie.

9. In the Setting menu, select Apple ProRes 422 (HQ), and do the following based on your

resolution:

a. For 1080i, do one of the following:

tIf using AVCI50, select 1440x1080i 48kHz

tIf using AVCI100, select 1920x1080i 48kHz

b. For 720p, do one of the following:

tIf using AVCI50, select 960x720p 48kHz

tIf using AVCI100, select 1280x720p 48kHz

10. Select MakeMovie Self-Contained, and save it as a .mov.

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11. In Episode6, drag the exported QuickTime movie to the “File List” entry.

12. Create a new encoder with “MXF Op1a” as the container, and “AVC-Intra” as the Video

Codec with the appropriate AVC-Intra Class selected.

13. Select AES as the Audio Codec.

14. Select your shared storage as the Deployment destination.

Once submitted, the process will generate the MXF file at the destination.

15. Once the export is complete, navigate to the clip in FlashFXP or Filezilla, and drag the clip

across to your AirSpeed 5000 database to initiate the transfer.

Once transferred, the clip will be playable in the AirSpeed 5000 Remote Console.

nMaintaining a consistent number of audio channels is not guaranteed as audio mixdown settings

are unique to each third party application used in these steps.

BUp, Down, Cross Convert (UDX)

Examples

Overview

This appendix contains information on input and output AFD, including examples of their

corresponding video formats when performing an Up, Down and Cross conversion with

AirSpeed 5000.

The conversions described in this section only occur when one of the AutoAFD options is

selected from one of the list boxes (SD Cross Convert, Up Convert, or Down Convert) in the

UDX Options area of the Playback page of the AirSpeed 5000 Management Console.

The following topics are covered:

•Up Convert AFD Examples

•Down Convert AFD Examples

•HD Cross Convert AFD

•SD Cross Convert AFD Examples

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Up/Down/Cross (UDX) Conversion

AirSpeed 5000 supports Up, Down or Cross (UDX) conversion of video formats. Using this

feature, you can configure a channel to allow for conversion of a clip and its ancillary data

(where available) to convert to a specific format for play-out. UDX preferences can be set in the

Playback page of the AirSpeed 5000 Management Console. The following UDX options are

available:

• Up Convert - SD video is up-converted to HD using one of five possible Up Convert options

available in the user interface.

• Down Convert - HD video is down-converted to SD using one of five possible Down

Convert options available in the user interface.

• SD Cross Convert - SD video is cross-converted (to SD) using one of six possible

SD-Cross-Convert options available in the user interface.

• HD Cross Convert - This type of conversion only has one possible outcome, which is

Anamorphically, based on the incoming video standard. If you have 1080i, it is

automatically converted to 720p. If you have 720p, it is automatically cross converted to

1080i. There is no selection in the User Interface for HD Cross Convert.

For more information on using UDX Conversion, see “The Playback Page” on page 47.

UDX Terms and Examples

This section describes the relevant UDX terms used in this guide to explain the video format

behavior that occurs when various UDX options are selected. Examples are included where

necessary. Terms described include the following:

•Pillarbox

•Letterbox

•Center-Crop

•Anamorphic

•Active Format Description (AFD)

•AutoAFD

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Pillarbox

A Pillarbox image typically means black “pillars” are placed on either side of an image when it

is up-converted from a 4:3 image to a 16:9 image.

Pillarbox is a selection in the Up-Convert and SD-Cross-Convert list boxes. If Pillarbox is

selected when up-converting a 4:3 image to a 16:9 image, black “pillars” are placed on either

side of the image.

4:3 SD Image Up-Converted to 16:9 HD Pillarbox Example

The example below shows a 4:3 SD image, and then the same image after it was up-converted to

an HD 16:9 pillarbox image.

Letterbox

A Letterbox image typically means black bars are placed on the top and bottom of an image

when it is down-converted from a 16:9 HD image to a 4:3 SD image, or cross-converted from a

4:3 HD image to a 4:3 SD image.

Letterbox is a selection available in both the Down-Convert and SD-Cross-Convert list boxes. If

Letterbox is selected when down-converting a 16:9 HD image to a 4:3 SD image, black bars are

placed on the top and bottom of the SD image.

16:9 HD Image Down-Converted to 4:3 SD Letterbox Example

The example below shows an HD 16:9 image, and then the same image after it was

down-converted to a 4:3 SD letterbox image.

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Center-Crop

Center-crop is conversion process that, if selected, crops the image to fit in the format you are

converting to. Center-crop works when you are up-converting a 4:3 SD image to 16:9 HD,

down-converting a 16:9 HD image to 4:3 SD, or cross-converting an SD image.

AirSpeed 5000 supports the Center-Crop in the following conversion types:

• Up-convert

• Down-convert

• SD-Cross-convert

These are described in more detail below:

Up Convert Center-Crop

If you are up-converting a 4:3 SD image that already contains a letterboxed image, and want to

convert it to a 16:9 HD output, you probably want to just remove the black bars from the top and

bottom. To do so, select Center-Crop from the Up-Convert list box.

nIf you selected Pillarbox in this case, the video image would show black bars on the top and

bottom (Letterbox), as well as black pillars on the sides. This is usually an undesired effect.

Example of a Up-Converted and Center-Cropped Image

The example below shows a 4:3 SD letterboxed image, and then the same image after it was

Up-converted and Center-cropped to a 16:9 HD image.

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Down Convert Center Crop

If you are down-converting a 16:9 HD image that already contains a pillarboxed image, and you

want to convert it to a 4:3 SD full-screen output, you probably want to just remove the black

pillars from the sides. To do so, select Center-Crop from the Down-Convert list box.

nIf you select Letterbox instead, you will end up with black pillars on the sides, as well as black

bars on the top and bottom. This is usually an undesired effect.

Example of a Down-Converted and Center-Cropped Image

The example below shows a 16:9 HD pillarboxed image, and then the same image after it was

Down-converted and Center-cropped to a 4:3 SD full-screen image.

Anamorphic

In an anamorphic image, the active image is scaled to use all available pixels, both vertically and

horizontally. In AirSpeed 5000, typically you would only select Anamorphic when converting

one 16:9 format to another.

For example, if you are down converting a 16:9 HD image to a 16:9 SD format, and want to scale

the image vertically and horizontally using all pixels (anamorphically), select Anamorphic from

the Down-Convert list box in the Channel Configuration dialog box.

nWhen cross-converting HD 720p to 1080i (or vice versa), AirSpeed 5000 provides the

anamorphic conversion by default. There is no user interface or user interaction for this to occur.

16:9 SD Image Up-Converted to 16:9 HD Example

The example below shows a 4:3 SD image, and then the same image after it was Up-converted

anamorphically to a 16:9 HD image.

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Active Format Description (AFD)

Active Format Description (AFD) is a type of ancillary data that can be attached to each frame of

video, both into and out of AirSpeed 5000. The AFD data consists of two parts:

• A 4-bit code that identifies the active video

• An aspect ratio that defines the overall shape of the image

If Switch on Fly is selected in the Output Format Behavior field on the Playback page, AirSpeed

5000 will output AFD ancillary data for each video frame played. For information on the AFD

codes used by AirSpeed 5000 for input and output AFD, including examples of their

corresponding video formats when performing an Up, Down and Cross conversion with

AirSpeed 5000, see “Up, Down, Cross Convert (UDX) Examples” on page 201

AutoAFD

There are two different behaviors for the AutoAFD options:

If one of the AutoAFD options is selected as the Up, Down, or SD Cross convert option, then

AirSpeed 5000 will use an intelligent algorithm to reshape or convert the video image. The

conversion from input format to output format is detailed in “Up, Down, Cross Convert (UDX)

Examples” on page 201.

If the video being played does not contain AFD information, then AirSpeed 5000 uses the

“default” specified in the configuration settings. For example, if AFD exists in the incoming

video, the setting “AutoAFD Default Pillarbox” follows the approach outlined in “Up, Down,

Cross Convert (UDX) Examples” on page 201, and will use Pillarbox, if AFD does not exist in

the video.

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ATC and VITC Timecode

For HD streams, we use Ancillary TimeCode (ATC). ATC is always stored and displayed in

25/30 Hz timing, even for progressive video formats. AirSpeed 5000 implements SMPTE RP188

Ancillary TimeCode.

For SD streams, the timecode is Vertical Interval TimeCode (VITC).

Generally, when a clip is recorded, you can select from a variety of timecode choices. The

selected option is used to set the clip’s base timecode.

At playback time, you can select whether to use the clip’s base timecode, or the frame embedded

timecode, for output to ATC or VITC.

Video Format

In SDI video, the ancillary data that defines the video format is called AFD, or Active Format

Description. AFD is defined as a 4-bit number; there are 16 possible values. However, many of

these are reserved and are not used. The most common AFD values include:

• SD, AFD=9: 4:3 image

• SD, AFD=10: 16:9 image, letterboxed (black bars at top and bottom)

• HD, AFD=10: 16:9 image

• HD, AFD=9: 4:3 image, pillarboxed (black bars on left and right sides)

The AFD code is used to describe the video format before and after conversion. One of the

primary purposes of using AFD to describe the image format is so that processing and display

equipment can make intelligent choices. For example, if the starting image is a pillarboxed 4:3

image (AFD=9):

When down converting this image to SD, an intelligent approach is to simply remove the black

bars from the 2 sides. If the black bars are removed, then the resultant image is now a full-screen

4:3 image, and would get stamped with an AFD code of 9.

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The main goal is to avoid letterboxing an image that is already pillarboxed (or vice versa). When

this happens, you get black bars on both the top and bottom, and the left and right sides, and the

active picture is smaller than it needs to be:

This is generally an undesirable effect. However, if you want this, you can override the

‘intelligent’ formatting based on AFD with fixed formatting during UDX conversions. The

Channel Configuration dialog box provides the settings to enable you to configure how you want

conversion formatting to occur.

For more information on input and output AFD including examples of their corresponding video

formats when performing an Up, Down and Cross conversion, see “Up, Down, Cross Convert

(UDX) Examples” on page 201.

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Up Convert AFD Examples

The table below shows the input and output AFD and examples of their corresponding video

formats when performing an Up convert.

Input Video Format SD Video Format Output AFD HD Video Format

• AFD = 8 (full

frame image), or

• AFD = 9 (4:3

image) Aspect Ratio

= 4:3

AFD = 9 (4:3 image)

Aspect Ratio = 16:9

(pillarboxed)

• AFD = 8 (full

frame image), or

• AFD = 10 (16:9

image) Aspect Ratio

= 16:9

AFD = 10 (16:9

image)

Aspect Ratio = 16:9

AFD = 10 (16:9 image)

Aspect Ratio = 4:3

(letterboxed)

AFD = 10 (16:9

image)

Aspect Ratio = 16:9

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Down Convert AFD Examples

The table below shows the input and output AFD and examples of their corresponding video

formats when performing a Down convert.

HD Cross Convert AFD

We support HD cross convert. However, there are no user configurable options.

Input Video Format HD Video Format Output AFD

SD Video

Format

• AFD = 8 (full frame

image), or

• AFD = 10 (16:9

image) Aspect Ratio

= 16:9

AFD = 10 (16:9

image)

Aspect Ratio = 4:3

(letterboxed)

• AFD = 8 (full frame

image), or

• AFD = 10 (16:9

image) Aspect Ratio

= 16:9

AFD = 10 (16:9

image)

Aspect Ratio = 16:9

• AFD = 9 (4:3 image)

Aspect Ratio = 16:9

(pillarboxed)

AFD = 9 (4:3 image)

Aspect Ratio = 4:3

• AFD = 15 (16:9

image with shoot

and protect center)

Aspect Ratio = 16:9

AFD = 9 (4:3 image)

Aspect Ratio = 4:3

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SD Cross Convert AFD Examples

The table below shows the input and output AFD and examples of their corresponding video

formats when performing an SD cross convert.

There are two methods for SD cross conversion:

• 4:3 SD In to 16:9 SD Out

• 16:9 SD In to 4:3 SD Out

SD Cross Convert for 4:3 SD In to 16:9 SD Out

SD Cross Convert for 16:9 SD In to 4:3 SD Out

Input Video Format 4:3 SD In Video Format Output AFD

16:9 SD Out

Video Format

• AFD = 8 (full frame

image), or

• AFD = 9 (4:3

image) Aspect Ratio

= 4:3

AFD = 9 (4:3 image)

Aspect Ratio = 16:9

(pillarboxed)

AFD = 10 (16:9 image)

Aspect Ratio = 4:3

(letterboxed)

AFD = 10 (16:9

image)

Aspect Ratio = 16:9

Input Video Format 16:9 SD In Video Format Output AFD

4:3 SD Out

Video Format

• AFD = 8 (full frame

image), or

• AFD = 10 (16:9

image)

Aspect Ratio = 16:9

AFD = 10 (16:9

image)

Aspect Ratio = 4:3

AFD = 9 (4:3 image)

Aspect Ratio = 16:9

(pillarboxed)

AFD = 9 (4:3 image)

Aspect Ratio = 4:3

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