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Site Preparation Guide

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Avid Unity MediaNet Site Preparation Guide • December 1999

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

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

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

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

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:

• A site planning overview

• System layout

• Environmental requirements

• Electrical requirements

• Networking requirements

• A site planning check list

nYour 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.

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

•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.

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.

- Indented dashed lists, when the order of secondary items is

unimportant.

Look here in the margin

for tips. In the margin, you will find tips that help you perform tasks more

easily and efficiently.

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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 guide or on the unit itself when

handling electrical equipment.

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).

nFor 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

• 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:

• 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.

nIf 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.

• 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.

cAvid 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.

CHAPTER 2

System Layout

The Avid Unity MediaNet hardware components are fully rack-

mountable. They are compatible with the MediaNet rack or any

standard 19-inch video racks using either NEMA or EIA mounting-

hole 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.

Figure 2-1 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.

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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.

Figure 2-2 Mixing Copper and Optical Cables

nIf 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).

cBecause 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.

Run A Run C

(copper) (optical)

Run B

(copper)

MEDIASwitch

Avid Avid Avid

Table 2-1 presents information on copper and optical cables and their

length.

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.

Table 2-1 Cable Information

Name Media Cable Type Speed Connector

Type

Distance

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)

Table 2-2 Component Dimensions and Weight

Component 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)

Displaya16.30 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 rackb68.35 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.

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.

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.

nThe 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.

Table 3-1 Environmental Specifications

Component Operating

Tem pe ra tu re

Operating

Humidity

Storage

Temperature

Storage

Humidity

MediaNet Server Components

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

Displaya50°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

Storage Subsystem

MEDIArray

enclosure

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

Connectivity

MEDIASwitch 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

Power Management

UPS (120-volt

and 230-volt)

32°F to 104°F

(0°C to 40°C)

5% to 95%

noncondensingb5°F to 122°F

(-15°C to 50°C)

5% to 95%

noncondensing

a. Values are for Avid-supplied display.

b. Battery life is reduced at temperatures above 77°F (25°C).

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.

wYou 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.

As you choose the location for your MediaNet hardware, keep these

electrical requirements in mind:

• Make sure there is adequate, dedicated power for the UPSs that

are part of your MediaNet environment.

nAvid 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.

Table 4-1 Electrical Specifications

Component Voltage Frequency Watts

(Max. U.S.)

MediaNet Server Components

MediaNet Server 110 or 220 V ac 50 to 60 Hz 145 W

Displaya100 to 240 V ac 50 to 60 Hz 95 W

Storage Subsystem

MEDIArray enclosure 100 to 240 V ac 47 to 63 Hz 400 Wb

Connectivity

MEDIASwitch 100 to 250 V ac 50 to 60 Hz 47 W

Power Management

UPS (120-volt) 120 V acc50 to 60 Hz 1500 W

UPS (230-volt) 230 V acd50 to 60 Hz 1500 W

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.

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

•European countries requirements: In Europe, use only an H05VV-

F, <HAR>, VDE, PVC, 3 x 1.00 mm2 power cord. Für den

Gebrauch in Deutschland muß ein Netzkabel des Typs H05VV-F,

<HAR>, 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 mm212 A 10 A

SVT 18 AWG NAa10 A NA

SVT 17 AWG NA 12 A NA

a. NA – Not applicable.

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.

Figure 4-3 IEC C-20 Style Plug and Receptacle

Receptacle Plug

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.

You can connect your MediaNet client to the network by:

• Attaching one or more systems directly to the network.

• 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.

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.

cThe 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.

Ethernet

Avid Avid Avid

Ethernet

Router

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.

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.

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.

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 Subnet Mask

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

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.

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

Directives:

73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC.

Standards to which

Conformity is Declared:

EN 60950: 1992 + A1 + A2 + A3 + A4

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

(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

John Kells, Australian Operations Manager

Avid Technology (Australia)

166 Epping Road

Lane Cove N.S.W.

Sydney, Australia 2066

Phone: 011-612-9937-1800

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

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