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Avid Unity MediaNet Site Preparation Guide • December 1999 3 Contents Using This Guide Who Should Use This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 About This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Symbols and Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 If You Need Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 If You Have Documentation Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 How to Order Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Related Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Chapter 1 Site Planning Overview Standard MediaNet Hardware Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Optional and Customer-Supplied MediaNet Hardware Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Choosing the System Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Customer Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Chapter 2 System Layout Clearance and Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Airflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Chapter 3 Environmental Requirements 4 Chapter 4 Electrical Requirements Hardware Component Power Cords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 UPS Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Chapter 5 Networking Requirements Chapter 6 Site Planning Check List System Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Appendix A Regulatory and Safety Notices FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Canadian ICES-003. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 European Union Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Australia and New Zealand EMC Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 5 Figures Figure 2-1 MediaNet Rack Hardware Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Figure 2-2 Mixing Copper and Optical Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Figure 4-1 Receptacle (CEE-22) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Figure 4-2 NEMA 5-15P Style Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Figure 4-3 IEC C-20 Style Plug and Receptacle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 6 Tables Table 2-1 Cable Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Table 2-2 Component Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Table 3-1 Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Table 4-1 Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Table 4-2 Power Cord Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Table 6-1 MediaNet Networking Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 7 Using This Guide This guide contains information that helps you prepare your site for installing Avid Unity™ MediaNet hardware. By following these site preparation guidelines, you can help ensure the smooth and successful installation of your MediaNet environment. You can also avoid delays in getting your MediaNet Server, storage subsystem, and connected MediaNet clients up and running. This guide includes: n • A site planning overview • System layout • Environmental requirements • Electrical requirements • Networking requirements • A site planning check list Your MediaNet environment might not contain all of the components or features described in your documentation. Avid’s documentation describes all components and features regardless of which configuration you purchased. 8 Who Should Use This Guide This guide is intended for system administrators and facilities personnel who are preparing the site for the MediaNet installation. About This Guide The information in this guide is organized as follows: • Chapter 1, “Site Planning Overview” provides general information about setting up your site, customer responsibilities, and selecting a location for your MediaNet hardware. • Chapter 2, “System Layout” discusses the various available system configurations and provides dimensions and weight of the MediaNet components for planning system floor space and loading. • Chapter 3, “Environmental Requirements” describes the environment for the MediaNet hardware, including necessary temperature and humidity limits. • Chapter 4, “Electrical Requirements” describes the power requirements for the MediaNet hardware, including special plugs and outlets. • Chapter 5, “Networking Requirements” discusses how the MediaNet environment can be connected to an in-house or standalone 10BASE-T/100BASE-T network. • Chapter 6, “Site Planning Check List” provides a list of all the necessary items to complete before the MediaNet hardware installation can begin. • Appendix A, “Regulatory and Safety Notices,” lists regulatory and safety notices for the MediaNet Server and storage subsystem. 9 Symbols and Conventions The MediaNet documentation uses the following special symbols and conventions: 1. Numbered lists, when the order of the items is important. a. Alphabetical lists, when the order of secondary items is important. • Bulleted lists, when the order of the items is unimportant. - Look here in the margin for tips. Indented dashed lists, when the order of secondary items is unimportant. In the margin, you will find tips that help you perform tasks more easily and efficiently. n A note provides important related information, reminders, recommendations, and strong suggestions. c A caution means that a specific action you take could cause harm to your computer or cause you to lose data. w A warning describes an action that could cause you physical harm. Follow the guidelines in this guide or on the unit itself when handling electrical equipment. 10 If You Need Help If you are having trouble using MediaNet, you should: 1. Retry the action, carefully following the instructions given for that task in this guide. 2. Check the documentation that came with your hardware for maintenance or hardware-related issues. 3. Check the Customer Service and News + Publications sections of the Avid Web site at www.avid.com for the latest FAQs, Tips & Techniques, Film + Television Update, and other Avid online offerings. 4. Check the Avid Bulletin Board, “Avid Online,” for information on product and user conferences. If you do not find the solution to your problem, you can exchange information with other Avid customers and Avid Customer Support representatives. 5. Contact your local Avid Reseller; in North America, you may contact Avid Customer Support at 800-800-AVID (2843). n For general information, call your local Avid Reseller; in North America, call the Avid Customer Relations Desk at 800-894-5654. If You Have Documentation Comments Avid Technology continuously seeks to improve its documentation. We value your comments about this guide and other Avid-supplied documentation. Simply e-mail your documentation comments to Avid Technology at TechPubs@avid.com Please include the title of the document, its part number, revision, and the specific section you are commenting on in all correspondence. 11 How to Order Documentation To order additional copies of this documentation from within the United States, call Avid Telesales at 800-949-AVID (2843). If you are placing an order from outside the United States, contact your local Avid representative. Related Information The following documents provide more information about MediaNet: • Avid Unity MediaNet Setup Guide • Avid Unity MediaNet Administration Guide • Avid Unity MediaNet for Macintosh Clients Quick Start Card • Avid Unity MediaNet for Windows NT Clients Quick Start Card • Avid Composer Products Site Preparation Guide for the Macintosh Operating System • Avid Composer Products Site Preparation Guide for the Windows NT Operating System • Avid Symphony Site Preparation Guide The most recent update of the Avid Products Collaboration Guide is available in the Documentation section of the Avid Customer Service Knowledge Center. To access the Avid Customer Service Knowledge Center, click the Avid Customer Service link at www.avid.com and select Knowledge Center. 12 CHAPTER 1 Site Planning Overview You need to carefully plan for space, environmental, and power requirements for your Avid Unity MediaNet hardware so the installation proceeds smoothly. During your planning you need to consider: • Which MediaNet hardware components are standard and which are optional. This can affect your installation date if you need to obtain some optional components from sources other than Avid. • The environment into which you are installing the MediaNet hardware. You might need to make adjustments to keep the components within their normal operating limits. • The electrical capacity of the area where you are installing the MediaNet hardware. You will need to upgrade the power and electrical outlets to support the uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs) supplied with your MediaNet hardware. • Connections for a telephone line. You will need the telephone line to obtain Avid dial-up support. You should refer to this guide anytime you plan to move the hardware, or when you install additional components to expand the capacity of your MediaNet storage subsystem. 13 Standard MediaNet Hardware Components The following hardware components are supplied with all MediaNet environments: • One to four UPSs, either 120-volt or 230-volt depending on your site • One to ten MEDIArray™ enclosures • One or two MEDIASwitches • One MediaNet Server with keyboard and modem • Copper cables Optional and Customer-Supplied MediaNet Hardware Components The following hardware components are optional or customer supplied with all MediaNet environments. You can purchase these components separately or from Avid: • The rack (optional) • The display for the MediaNet Server (customer supplied) • Optical cables (customer supplied) Choosing the System Location The MediaNet hardware is modular and consists of the MediaNet Server, the MEDIASwitch, and the MEDIArray storage subsystem. Avid recommends that you plan to mount all the components in a rack and provide proper computer-room space for the hardware. 14 You need to be aware of the following requirements whether you are providing computer-room space or other properly prepared space for your hardware: • Locate the hardware away from high-traffic areas and potential impacts. High-traffic areas include patch panels, experimental equipment, or equipment that needs frequent physical reconfiguration. • Choose a location where the hardware will be free from significant temperature or humidity changes, or possible damage from moisture. See Chapter 3 for information on environmental limitations. • Locate the hardware in a clean environment, free from smoke and dust. Do not place any hardware over or near ventilation holes in a raised-floor computer room. Do not place any hardware under ceiling or wall ventilation ducts or cold air returns. Dust from the ventilation can cause problems with the hardware. • Verify that the location you select has a sturdy, level floor, and is not subject to vibration. The rack holding the hardware must be stable during normal operation and service. See Chapter 2 for the weights of all the hardware components. • Make sure the hardware has adequate space in front of and behind the rack for times when service or reconfiguration is necessary. If the rack has a door, it must be able to open completely to allow access to the front panels of the hardware. See Chapter 2 for information on rack clearances. • Make sure there is adequate power and the correct receptacle type for each hardware component, the rack power strips, and the UPSs. Do not use extension cords to plug in any of the hardware components. See Chapter 4 for information on power requirements. • Make sure you have Ethernet connections near the MediaNet Server and MEDIASwitch. This allows for connections to the network for troubleshooting, when necessary. This connection can also be used by Avid for performing diagnostics. See Chapter 5 for information on network requirements. 15 • Make sure you have an analog telephone connection for a modem near the MediaNet Server. This will be used by Avid Customer Support to dial into the MediaNet Server to check configuration issues, reconfigure the MEDIASwitch, or perform diagnostics. You might also want to have a second telephone line for a telephone handset to allow you to talk with Avid Customer Support from the MediaNet Server location. • For some configurations, make sure you have a table next to the MediaNet rack to hold the MediaNet Server. Customer Responsibility Before installing your MediaNet hardware, you are responsible for: n • Developing a floor plan for your hardware configuration. This includes the MediaNet hardware and any attached MediaNet clients. • Preparing your site to meet all the proper power, environmental, and space requirements for the MediaNet hardware and any attached MediaNet clients. To obtain site requirements for your MediaNet clients, see the Avid Composer Products Site Preparation Guide for the Macintosh Operating System, Avid Composer Products Site Preparation Guide for the Windows NT Operating System, or the Avid Symphony Site Preparation Guide. • Obtaining a rack for mounting the UPSs, the MEDIArray enclosures, the MEDIASwitch, and the MediaNet Server. You can purchase the rack separately or through Avid. If you choose to purchase a rack rather than use the Avid MediaNet rack, the rack must have either two 120-volt power strips with 5-15P plugs on the ends of the power cords, or two 230-volt power strips with C-20 plugs on the ends of the power cords to connect properly with the UPSs. • Obtaining a display for the MediaNet Server. You can purchase the display separately or through Avid. 16 c • Obtaining and running all long copper cables (over 33 feet [10 meters]) between the MediaNet hardware and any attached MediaNet clients throughout your facility. You must also provide the proper hardware connections at both ends of the cables. You can purchase these cables separately or through Avid. • Obtaining and running all optical cables between the MediaNet hardware and any attached MediaNet clients throughout your facility. You must also provide the proper hardware connections at both ends of the cables. You must purchase these cables separately. • Installing and configuring any Ethernet routers or bridges before the Avid representative begins your system installation. • Running all cables related to Ethernet, and providing the proper network setup and connections. • Installing appropriate Ethernet connections within the areas where MediaNet hardware and MediaNet clients are being installed. • Installing an analog telephone line for Avid dial-up support. Avid is not responsible for installing or troubleshooting cables that you do not purchase from Avid. Avid also does not provide network services and strongly suggests you use a local service provider to install and set up network connections. 17 CHAPTER 2 System Layout The Avid Unity MediaNet hardware components are fully rackmountable. They are compatible with the MediaNet rack or any standard 19-inch video racks using either NEMA or EIA mountinghole layouts. Figure 2-1 shows possible rack layouts for the small- to medium-sized MediaNet hardware configurations. Use these rack layouts as a guide in determining how to plan the layout for your site. In its final form, your rack might look a bit different from the standard configurations due to additional hardware or site-specific layout requirements. 18 Avid Unity Avid Unity Small hardware layout Figure 2-1 Medium hardware layout MediaNet Rack Hardware Layout Clearance and Access For normal operation, you’ll need to maintain approximately 2 feet (0.6 meters) of open space in front of and behind the rack. This allows free access to the components in the rack for operating changes or adjustments. For service, you’ll need approximately 3 feet (1 meter) of open space in front of the rack and 2 feet (0.6 meters) of open space behind the rack. This allows for the removal of any component that needs to be replaced. 19 Airflow Make sure you do not obstruct the airflow around the rack with large containers, boxes, desks, chairs, or other objects. This can cause the MediaNet hardware in the rack to run at an elevated temperature and possibly shorten individual component life. Some optional racks are available with a fan located in the top of the rack. If you select one of these racks, make sure the fan does not become obstructed by dirt, dust, or paper so it can provide proper cooling for the components in the rack. Cables You can use two types of cables, copper cable or optical cable, to connect the MediaNet clients, the MEDIArray enclosures, and the MediaNet Server to the MEDIASwitch. The connection between the MediaNet Server and the MEDIASwitch always uses copper cable. The connection between the MediaNet clients and the MEDIASwitch can use either copper cable or optical cable. You can mix copper and optical cables in the same MediaNet environment. You cannot mix copper and optical cables within the same cable run. For example, Figure 2-2 shows that any particular cable run must consist of only one cable material, either copper or optical. You cannot use connectors within a run. Run A and Run B, however, use copper cable, and Run C uses optical cable. 20 Avid Run A (copper) Avid Run B (copper) Avid Run C (optical) MEDIASwitch Figure 2-2 n Mixing Copper and Optical Cables If you find your cable is not long enough for the distance you need it to run, you must obtain a longer cable. Avid does not support more than one cable within a particular run. All cable runs between the MEDIASwitch and the MEDIArray enclosures are made using copper cables that are 10 feet (3 meters) or less. Copper cables are fully shielded, 75-Ω (ohm), twin-axial Fibre Channel cables with the shield fully bonded to a DB-9 connector at each end. They can be used when the distance from the MediaNet client to the MEDIASwitch does not exceed 99 feet (30 meters). Copper cables must meet the 1-GBd FC-AL standard, Revision 4.4 or higher. Cable lengths longer than 33 feet (10 meters) must be equalized. Optical cables are optional within the MediaNet environment and customer supplied. They can be either 50-µm 125 (micrometer), multimode, dual SC duplex cables or 62.5-µm 125 (micrometer), multimode, dual SC duplex cables. The 50-µm cables can be used for distances from 3 feet (1 meter) to 1650 feet (500 meters). The 62.5-µm cables can be used for distances from 3 feet (1 meter) to 575 feet (175 meters). c Because of the tight tolerances needed for Fibre Channel cables, Avid recommends you purchase all of your MediaNet cables either from Avid or a certified Fibre Channel cable manufacturer. Avid will not support any MediaNet environment that contains homemade or uncertified cables. 21 Table 2-1 presents information on copper and optical cables and their length. Table 2-1 Cable Information Name Media Cable Type Speed Connector Distance Type Coaxial twinax Copper ECL 1.0625 Gb DB-9 Up to 99 feet (30 meters) 50 micrometer 125 multimode fiber optic Optical Shortwave laser 1.0625 Gb Dual SC duplex Up to 1650 feet (500 meters) 62.5 micrometer 125 multimode fiber optic Optical Shortwave laser 1.0625 Gb Dual SC duplex Up to 575 feet (175 meters) Dimensions and Weight Table 2-2 provides the dimensions and weight of the MediaNet hardware and the optional rack components. Make sure the surfaces where you place the equipment can accommodate the equipment’s size and weight. 22 Table 2-2 Component Component Dimensions and Weight Height Width Depth Weight MediaNet Server Components MediaNet Server 4.50 in (114 mm) 17.00 in (432 mm) 16.50 in (419 mm) 30 lb (13.6 kg) Displaya 16.30 in (416 mm) 16.10 in (410 mm) 17.30 in (441 mm) 44 lb (20.0 kg) Keyboard 1.25 in (32 mm) 19.00 in (482 mm) 6.50 in (165 mm) 4 lb (1.8 kg) Storage Subsystem MEDIArray enclosure 17.50 in (445 mm) 6.07 in (154 mm) 24.91 in (633 mm) 80 lb (36.0 kg) Connectivity MEDIASwitch 3.44 in (87 mm) 17.55 in (446 mm) 18.8 in (478 mm) 20 lb (8.8 kg) Power Management UPS (120-volt and 230-volt) 7.00 in (178 mm) 17.60 in (448 mm) 18.70 in (475 mm) 86 lb (39.1 kg) Mounting Hardware MediaNet rackb 68.35 in (1736 mm) 25.55 in (649 mm) 34.21 in (869 mm) 250 lb (113.6 kg) a. Values are for Avid-supplied display. b. Dimensions and weight will vary if you use a standard video rack. 23 CHAPTER 3 Environmental Requirements The Avid Unity MediaNet hardware is designed to operate in a standard “open office” or computer-room environment. When you select a location, you should: • Make sure the location has a sturdy, level floor, and is not subject to vibration. • Make sure the location is away from high-traffic areas. • Make sure the location is clean and free from dust, smoke, or other airborne contaminants. • Make sure the location does not have significant temperature changes. Choose a location where the temperature does not vary more than 18°F (7.78°C) per hour. • Make sure the location does not have significant humidity changes. A location with approximately 40 percent humidity can prevent problems stemming from electrostatic discharge. • Make sure the location has adequate space in front of and behind the rack. You must be able to connect cables and service the parts of your hardware. It also needs adequate airflow for cooling. 24 If security for the MediaNet hardware is important, you should address this issue during site planning. Planning and implementing security for the hardware, before its installation, will save disrupting the hardware and its users at a later time. n The MediaNet Server needs to be located near the storage subsystem (within 10 feet [3 meters]). If there are several people that need access to the MediaNet Server, you will need to arrange security clearance for all the people who use the MediaNet Server. Table 3-1 provides information on operating and storage temperature and humidity specifications for the MediaNet hardware components. Make sure your environment meets the narrowest range of specifications in the table. For example, the MEDIASwitch can operate in an environment of 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C), but the MediaNet Server should only operate in an environment of 50°F to 90°F (10°C to 32°C). Therefore, the temperature at your site should not drop below 50°F (10°C) or rise above 90°F (32°C) while the MediaNet Server is running. 25 Table 3-1 Component Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity MediaNet Server 50°F to 90°F (10°C to 32°C) 8% to 80% noncondensing 50°F to 110°F (10°C to 43°C) 8% to 80% noncondensing Displaya 50°F to 104°F (10°C to 40°C) 20% to 95% noncondensing 32°F to 140°F (0°C to 60°C) 10% to 95% noncondensing Keyboard 50°F to 104°F (10°C to 40°C) 8% to 80% noncondensing 50°F to 110°F (10°C to 43°C) 8% to 80% noncondensing 50°F to 104°F (10°C to 40°C) 20% to 80% noncondensing –40°F to 149°F (-40°C to 65°C) 10% to 90% noncondensing 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C) 5% to 90% noncondensing –40°F to 176°F (-40°C to 80°C) 5% to 95% noncondensing 5% to 95% 5°F to 122°F noncondensingb (-15°C to 50°C) 5% to 95% noncondensing MediaNet Server Components Storage Subsystem MEDIArray enclosure Connectivity MEDIASwitch Power Management UPS (120-volt and 230-volt) 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) a. Values are for Avid-supplied display. b. Battery life is reduced at temperatures above 77°F (25°C). 26 CHAPTER 4 Electrical Requirements You should consider installing a separately derived power system for your Avid Unity MediaNet hardware. This ensures that you can control the hardware grounding, with all grounds brought to a single point, and that uncontrolled equipment, such as coffee makers or floor polishers, cannot be plugged into the same power source as the MediaNet hardware. If you do not create a separately derived power system, you need to make sure the power outlets you use are from the same distribution panel. This helps to prevent the occurrence of ground loops that can be caused by plugging equipment into power sources with different ground potentials. For the UPSs, you’ll need to run separate 120-volt, 30-amp power lines with a NEMA L5-30R receptacle, or 230-volt, 30-amp power lines with an IEC C-19 receptacle, to the location where you are installing the hardware. If you run more than one power line because you have more than one UPS, you must make sure the power lines come from the same distribution panel. w You should have all the electrical work at your site done by a licensed electrician. All the electrical changes must meet country, state, and local electrical codes. 27 As you choose the location for your MediaNet hardware, keep these electrical requirements in mind: • n Make sure there is adequate, dedicated power for the UPSs that are part of your MediaNet environment. Avid recommends the use of UPSs appropriately sized for your MediaNet configuration. The UPSs provide protection against sudden power surges or losses that could cause you to lose files or experience corrupt data. • Make sure your location is away from major electrical equipment such as motors, air conditioners, or elevators. • Make sure the location is not subject to electrostatic buildup. • Plug only your MediaNet hardware into the power strips. Do not plug in coffee makers, radios, lights, or other non-Avid devices. Table 4-1 shows the electrical specifications for all the MediaNet hardware. Make sure your site meets these specifications. 28 Table 4-1 Component Electrical Specifications Voltage Frequency Watts (Max. U.S.) MediaNet Server 110 or 220 V ac 50 to 60 Hz 145 W Displaya 100 to 240 V ac 50 to 60 Hz 95 W 100 to 240 V ac 47 to 63 Hz 400 Wb 100 to 250 V ac 50 to 60 Hz 47 W UPS (120-volt) 120 V acc 50 to 60 Hz 1500 W UPS (230-volt) 230 V acd 50 to 60 Hz 1500 W MediaNet Server Components Storage Subsystem MEDIArray enclosure Connectivity MEDIASwitch Power Management a. Values are for Avid-supplied display. b. Fully configured with two power supplies, two link control cards, and ten MEDIArray drives. c. Requires an L5-30R receptacle. d. Requires an IEC C-19 receptacle. 29 Hardware Component Power Cords Select the power cords for the MediaNet hardware according to the country destination; it must comply with local safety requirements. Use the following guidelines to replace the original cord set: • CEE-22 requirements: The female receptacle of the cord set, shown in Figure 4-1, must comply with CEE-22 requirements. Figure 4-1 • Receptacle (CEE-22) United States and Canada requirements: In the United States and Canada, the male plug is a NEMA 5-15P style and is UL listed and CSA certified. Figure 4-2 shows the plug. SVT cordage can be used with desktop, countertop, or rack-mounted units; all other equipment requires SJT cordage. Only SJT-type cord sets can be used for units that sit on the floor. Select the cord set according to the current rating of your unit. See Table 4-2 for the selection criteria for power cords in the United States and Canada. Figure 4-2 NEMA 5-15P Style Plug 30 • European countries requirements: In Europe, use only an H05VVF,, VDE, PVC, 3 x 1.00 mm2 power cord. Für den Gebrauch in Deutschland muß ein Netzkabel des Typs H05VV-F, , PVC, Größe, 3 x 1.00 mm2 verwendet werden. Table 4-2 Power Cord Requirements Size of Conductors in Cord Maximum Current Rating of Unit Cord Type U.S./Canada Europe U.S./Canada Europe SJT 16 AWG 3 x 1.00 mm2 12 A 10 A SVT 18 AWG NAa 10 A NA SVT 17 AWG NA 12 A NA a. NA – Not applicable. 31 UPS Power Cord Use the following guidelines to replace the original cord set on the UPS: • United States and Canada requirements: In the United States and Canada, the male plug is a NEMA L5-30P style and is UL listed and CSA certified. • Worldwide requirements: The UPS ships with a replaceable power cord and the male plug is an IEC C-20 style. The power cord and plug are UL listed and CSA certified. Figure 4-3 shows the plug. Receptacle Figure 4-3 Plug IEC C-20 Style Plug and Receptacle 32 CHAPTER 5 Networking Requirements You need to consider connecting all of the Avid Unity MediaNet clients you attach to the MediaNet hardware to an Ethernet network. The network allows you to pass sequences, using AvidNet™ Transfer Tool, to other workstations on your network for changes or additions such as effects editing, 3D and animation editing, graphics compositing, or audio editing. The Ethernet network can be either a standalone network or an existing in-house network. The network can be either 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T. Each system must be properly configured with a valid IP address and subnet mask. See the AvidNet Transfer Tool User’s Guide for more information on configuring the MediaNet client network. 33 You can connect your MediaNet client to the network by: • Attaching one or more systems directly to the network. Ethernet Avid • Avid Avid Attaching one or more systems to the network through a router. The router allows you to segregate the MediaNet clients from the rest of the network. Ethernet Router Avid Avid Avid You can also connect the MediaNet Server to the network. This allows you to test network connections to the attached MediaNet clients, troubleshoot MediaNet environment problems, or obtain software updates from Avid through the Internet. Avid recommends that you do not plan to have the MediaNet Server connected to the network all the time — only when the need arises. c The MediaNet Server is a dedicated system, designed to manage the files stored on the MediaNet storage subsystem. It should not be used to do any other work, such as word processing, graphics, or spreadsheets. Using the MediaNet Server to do other work will seriously impact your MediaNet environment performance. 34 CHAPTER 6 Site Planning Check List As you prepare your site for the Avid Unity MediaNet hardware, check the following items to make sure your site is ready for the hardware installation. System Layout There is room for a table to hold the MediaNet Server (required for some medium- to large-sized configuration). All optical cables are obtained and installed. Optical cables cannot be damaged by traffic or moving objects. Two telephone lines are available at the system location. 35 Environment System location has a sturdy, level floor with no vibration. System location provides adequate airflow to cool the hardware. System location is not a high-traffic area. System location is clean and free from dust, smoke, and other airborne contaminants. System location does not experience large changes in temperature or humidity. System location has appropriate clearance in front of and behind the rack for normal operation, cable changes, and service. System location has necessary security. 36 Electrical System location has adequate, dedicated power for the individual hardware components or for the UPSs that are part of the MediaNet environment. System location has either one to four 120-volt, 30-amp L5-30R or one to four 230-volt, 30-amp IEC C-19 receptacles installed for the UPSs. System location is not near major electrical equipment, such as motors, air conditioners, or elevators. System location is not subject to electrostatic buildup. System hardware is plugged into power strips with no other non-Avid devices plugged into them. 37 Network All Ethernet network cables are installed. An Ethernet hub is installed, if needed. An Ethernet router is installed, if needed. Ethernet network connections are available for each MediaNet client. Table 6-1 MediaNet Networking Information IP Address MediaNet Server MEDIASwitch #1 MEDIASwitch #2 MediaNet Client #1 MediaNet Client #2 MediaNet Client #3 MediaNet Client #4 MediaNet Client #5 MediaNet Client #6 MediaNet Client #7 MediaNet Client #8 MediaNet Client #9 38 Subnet Mask APPENDIX A Regulatory and Safety Notices FCC Notice This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. 39 Canadian ICES-003 This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. European Union Notice Declaration of Conformity (According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014) Application of Council 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC. Directives: Standards to which EN 60950: 1992 + A1 + A2 + A3 + A4 Conformity is Declared: IEC950: 1992 + A1 + A2 + A3 + A4: 1993 Mod. CISPR 22:1985 / EN 55022:1988 Class A EN 50082-1:1992 / IEC801 -2, -3, -4 Manufacturer’s Name: Avid Technology, Inc. 1925 Andover Street, Tewksbury, MA 01876, USA European Contact: Nearest Avid Sales and Service Office or Avid Technology International B.V. Sandyford Business Center Unit 3, Dublin 18, Ireland Type of Equipment: Information Technology Equipment 40 Product Name: Media Composer for the Windows NT and Macintosh Operating Systems, Film Composer, Symphony, Avid Xpress for the Macintosh Operating System, Avid Xpress with Plus Bundle for the Macintosh Operating System, Avid Xpress with Deluxe Bundle for the Windows NT and Macintosh Operating Systems, Avid Xpress with Elite Bundle for the Windows NT and Macintosh Operating Systems Base Model Numbers: All for the Windows NT Operating System; Avid Xpress, 1000, 1000 XL, 9000, MC Offline, MC Offline XL, and Media Station for the Macintosh Operating System Product Options: All Year of Manufacture: 1999 (1) The product was tested in a typical Symphony, Avid Xpress with Deluxe Bundle for the Windows NT Operating System, Avid Xpress with Elite Bundle for the Windows NT Operating System, or Avid Media Composer configuration. I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directives and Standards. George R. Smith, Director of Quality Engineering Australia and New Zealand EMC Regulations N1709 John Kells, Australian Operations Manager Avid Technology (Australia) 166 Epping Road Lane Cove N.S.W. Sydney, Australia 2066 Phone: 011-612-9937-1800 41
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