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Contents
Using This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 1 Installing the MediaNetwork Fibre Channel Client Hardware . . . . . . . . 13
Adding the Fibre Channel Adapter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Installing the Fibre Channel Adapter Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting Cables to the MediaNetwork Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connecting Cables to the Avid Unity Media Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Chapter 2 Installing the MediaNetwork Fibre Channel Client Software . . . . . . . . . 19
Chapter 3 Installing the MediaNetwork Ethernet Client Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Chapter 4 Installing the MediaNetwork Ethernet Client Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Chapter 5 Networking the MediaNetwork Clients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Chapter 6 Using the Avid Unity MediaNetwork Connection Manager . . . . . . . . . . 41
Unmounting MediaNetwork Workspaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Mapping MediaNetwork Workspaces (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Configuring Workspace Drive Letter Assignments (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Unmapping MediaNetwork Workspaces (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Managing Lost Workspace Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Changing an Ethernet Server IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Appendix A Avid Performance Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
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Appendix B Regulatory and Safety Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in the European Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
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Using This Guide
Avid Unity
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MediaNetwork client applications allow you to connect your Windows
®
or
Macintosh
®
client to a MediaNetwork workgroup, depending on your configuration. These workgroups allow you to share media files and other project data with various Avid
® workstations.
This guide is intended for qualified Avid Field Support personnel or Avid Resellers who are installing, configuring, or maintaining a MediaNetwork workgroup and its attached
MediaNetwork clients.
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The 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.
Unless noted otherwise, the material in this document applies to the Windows
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XP and
Macintosh
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OS X operating systems.The majority of screen shots in this document were captured on a Windows XP system, but the information applies to both Windows XP and
Mac
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OS X systems. Where differences exist, both Windows XP and Mac OS X screen shots are shown.
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Symbol or Convention Meaning or Action
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A note provides important related information, reminders, recommendations, and strong suggestions.
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A 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.
Using This Guide
Symbol or Convention Meaning or Action
> t k
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.
This symbol indicates a single-step procedure. Multiple arrows in a list indicate that you perform one of the actions listed.
This symbol represents the Apple or Command key. Press and hold the Command key and another key to perform a keyboard shortcut.
(Windows), (Windows only),
(Macintosh), or (Macintosh only)
This text indicates that the information applies only to the specified operating system, either Windows XP or Macintosh OS X.
Italic font
Courier Bold font
Ctrl+key or mouse action k+key or mouse action
Italic font is used to emphasize certain words and to indicate variables.
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Press and hold the first key while you press the last key or perform the mouse action. For example, k+Option+C or Ctrl+drag.
If You Need Help
If you are having trouble using a MediaNetwork client
:
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 for the latest information that might have become available after the documentation was published:
If the latest information for your Avid product is provided as printed release notes, they ship with your application and are also available online.
If the latest information for your Avid product is provided as a ReadMe file, it is supplied on your Avid installation CD or 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 these online versions, select ReadMe from the Help menu. or visit the Knowledge
Base at www.avid.com/readme .
3. Check the documentation that came with your Avid application or your hardware for maintenance or hardware-related issues.
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Using This Guide
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Chapter 1
Installing the MediaNetwork Fibre
Channel Client Hardware
Installing the Avid Unity MediaNetwork Fibre Channel client on your Avid workstation requires adding hardware and software to create a functioning client.
When your Avid workstation becomes a MediaNetwork client, it connects to a Fibre
Channel port on a Fibre Channel switch. In a single-client configuration, you can also connect your system directly to the media engine. These connections require that you add a
Fibre Channel adapter board to the client you are connecting to the MediaNetwork workgroup.
This chapter includes the following topics:
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Installing the MediaNetwork Client Hardware
Before You Begin
Before you begin to install the client hardware, do the following:
• Unpack the MediaNetwork client kit.
• Check the contents of the kit against the packing sticker on the outside of the shipping box to confirm you have received all the components.
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Keep the shipping boxes that come with your MediaNetwork client. You might need to repackage and ship the components in the future.
Chapter 1 Installing the MediaNetwork Fibre Channel Client Hardware
After you unpack your client kit, make sure the kit contains:
• One optical Fibre Channel adapter board for the client
• One optical small form-factor pluggable (SFP) connector
• One client software kit containing
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Avid Unity Media Engine and Avid MEDIArray XT Setup Guide
Avid Unity MediaNetwork software DVD-ROM.
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Avid does not supply an optical cable with the MediaNetwork client kit. You must supply the cable separately.
Installing the MediaNetwork Client Hardware
The client kit allows you to connect your Avid workstation to the MediaNetwork workgroup. You can connect an existing Avid workstation or a new Avid workstation to the workgroup.
Your MediaNetwork system can be configured to meet your storage needs. You can connect your Fibre Channel clients to the Avid Unity Media Engine, which runs the File Manager application, through Fibre Channel switches. You can also connect one Fibre Channel client directly to the Fibre Channel adapter board on the media engine. (For information on
the Avid Unity Media Engine and Avid MEDIArray XT Setup Guide.
To install the client hardware:
t If you are connecting an existing Avid workstation, begin your installation with
“Shutting Down the Avid Workstation” on page 15 .
t If you are connecting a new Avid workstation, begin your installation with
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Shutting Down the Avid Workstation
Before you install the client hardware, shut down the Avid workstation you are adding to the
MediaNetwork workgroup.
To shut down the workstation:
1. Quit all running applications.
2. Shut down the Avid workstation.
3. Turn off the power to the Avid workstation and to all the peripherals connected to the workstation.
Placing the Components
When you are setting up your client:
• Position the components for the client as described in the setup guide that came with your Avid product.
• Position the client within the limits of the optical cable you are using. For information on optical cable requirements, see the Avid Unity Media Engine and Avid MEDIArray
XT Setup Guide.
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Avid does not support copper cables for 4-Gb Fibre Channel adapter boards.
Adding the Fibre Channel Adapter Board
You connect the MediaNetwork workgroup to the Fibre Channel adapter board in the client system either directly or through a switch. Using a switch allows more than one
MediaNetwork client to access the MediaNetwork workgroup at a time.
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The peripheral boards are sensitive to electrostatic discharge. Do not handle any of the boards unless you are properly grounded or have discharged yourself. You should wear a grounding wrist strap to handle the boards, and do not take it off until you complete the board removal and installation.
Installing the Fibre Channel Adapter Board
You need to install a Fibre Channel adapter board in the client system that you are connecting to the MediaNetwork workgroup. The location of the adapter board in your workstation depends on the workstation platform you are using, the type of video I/O on the platform, and the location of other Avid peripheral boards within the workstation.
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The Fibre Channel adapter board is installed in different slots in the different Avid product workstations. To determine the correct slot for installing the adapter board, see the setup guide and the ReadMe that came with the workstation for slot configurations concerning your workstation.
To install the Fibre Channel adapter board:
1. Open the client case as described in the manufacturer’s user guide that came with your
Avid workstation.
2. Make sure you are wearing a grounding wrist strap.
3. Locate the Fibre Channel adapter board in the MediaNetwork client kit.
4. Install the adapter board in the appropriate slot. Follow the board installation instructions in the manufacturer’s user guide that came with your Avid workstation.
5. Close the client case as described in the manufacturer’s user guide that came with your
Avid workstation.
Connecting Cables to the MediaNetwork Client
The MediaNetwork client requires an optical cable with an LC optical cable connector on the client end of the cable.
Before you begin the client hardware installation, make sure the optical cables have been installed. Look in the area where you are installing the client for a loose cable end.
To connect an optical cable:
1. Locate the optical cable. Look for a cable with a dual plug on one end (see the following figure).
LEDs
Optical cable
Fibre Channel adapter board
Optical cable
Optical cable connector
2. Make sure the cable has an LC (small) optical connector to match the connector on the adapter board. If the connector is not the correct one, contact your optical cable installer to arrange for them to change the connector.
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3. Remove the protective covers from the optical connector on the optical cable and the
Fibre Channel adapter board in the client.
4. Plug the optical cable connector into the adapter board connector. as shown in the following illustration. You should hear a click when the cable is properly seated.
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Do not force the optical cable connector into the adapter board connector. There should be no resistance as you put them together. If the cable connector does not fit into the adapter board connector, turn the cable connector 180 degrees and try to insert it again.
5. Attach the other end of the optical cable to your media engine, as described in
“Connecting Cables to the Avid Unity Media Engine” on page 17
.
Connecting Cables to the Avid Unity Media Engine
The media engine allows you to connect up to 26 Fibre Channel clients attached through
Fibre Channel switches to use the storage. You can also simultaneously connect up to 20 attached Ethernet clients attached through an Ethernet switch (for information on connecting
Ethernet clients, see
“Installing the MediaNetwork Ethernet Client Hardware” on page 25
).
The Fibre Channel switch — or a single Fibre Channel client — connects directly to the single-channel Fibre Channel board in the media engine.
To connect a client to the media engine:
1. Locate the optical cable. Look for a cable with a dual plug on the end (see the following figure).
Optical cable Fibre
Channel adapter board
Ethernet adapter board
Optical cable connector
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2. Make sure the cable has an LC (small) optical connector to match the connector on the adapter board in the media engine. If the connector is not the correct one, contact your optical cable installer to arrange for them to change the connector.
3. Remove the protective covers from the optical connector on the optical cable.
4. Remove the protective cover from the Fibre Channel adapter board in the media engine or the Fibre Channel switch.
5. Plug the optical cable connector into the adapter board connector. The cable connector and the adapter board connector are keyed and fit together only one way. You should hear a click when the cable is properly seated.
c
Do not force the optical cable connector into the adapter board connector. There should be no resistance as you put them together. If the cable connector does not fit into the adapter board connector, turn the cable connector 180 degrees and try to insert it again.
Finishing the Hardware Installation
When you finish connecting the MediaNetwork client hardware and cables and before you can start the client, you need to install the necessary drivers and firmware on your system.
For information on installing drivers and firmware, see the Avid Unity Media Engine and
Avid MEDIArray XT ReadMe.
Before you start the client, make sure the File Manager is installed and running.
To start your client:
1. Turn on all the peripherals connected to the client. Make sure their power lights are on.
2. Do one of the following: t (Windows) Press the Power button on the client.
t (Macintosh) Press the Power key on the client keyboard or the power button on the
Macintosh enclosure.
If your configuration includes a Fibre Channel switch, the switch port lights are on when the client is ready.
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Before you attempt to install the MediaNetwork Fibre Channel client software, make sure the client starts up properly.
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Chapter 2
Installing the MediaNetwork Fibre
Channel Client Software
The MediaNetwork Windows XP Professional and Mac OS X clients need the correct software to function properly in the MediaNetwork workgroup.
The following sections describe the software and how to install each software component:
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•
Fibre Channel Adapter Board Software
•
Installing the Avid Products Software
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Installing the Client Software
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Setting the Date, Time, and Time Zone
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•
Setting the Initial Workspace Network Access
•
Installation Prerequisites
The Fibre Channel client software requires that you install several software packages before you start an installation. Installing a MediaNetwork client without the prerequisite software packages causes the client installer to quit.
The Fibre Channel client requires either Windows XP Service Pack 2 or Mac OS X (Version
10.2.2 or later), depending on your operating system
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You should go to the Avid Knowledge Base and see the Microsoft Service Pack and Security
Bulletin Addendum for any security issues relating to your Windows XP Professional
operating system.
Fibre Channel Adapter Board Software
After you install the Fibre Channel adapter board in the client, you need to install the latest
Fibre Channel adapter software. The Avid Unity MediaNetwork DVD-ROM contains an
ATTO
™
driver specific for your board. See the Avid Unity Media Engine and
Avid MEDIArray XT ReadMe for the instructions on loading the driver and firmware if needed.
Installing the Avid Products Software
The Fibre Channel client requires a qualified version of the Avid products software, which allows it to use the MediaNetwork shared storage when the client is connected to a
MediaNetwork workgroup. Before you install the Fibre Channel client software, install the qualified version of the Avid products software. To determine if you have a qualified version of the Avid products software, see the Avid Unity Media Engine and Avid MEDIArray XT
ReadMe.
Installing the Client Software
Each Fibre Channel client requires software that allows it to log in to the MediaNetwork File
Manager and to map accessible workspaces. The Fibre Channel client software is provided on the MediaNetwork DVD-ROM.
To install the Fibre Channel client software (Windows):
1. Insert the MediaNetwork DVD-ROM in the DVD-ROM drive. The DVD-ROM is set to start automatically and open the Avid Unity Installation window. If the DVD-ROM does not start automatically, start the installation manually as follows: a.
Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop.
The My Computer window opens.
b.
Right-click the DVD-ROM icon, and select Play.
The Avid Unity Installation window opens.
2. Click Product Installers.
3. Click MediaNetwork Components on the list of available products.
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4. Click Install Fibre Attached Client on the list of MediaNetwork installers. The Question dialog box opens, listing the prerequisite software needed for installation.
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If all the software is installed, click Next and continue with step 5. The InstallShield
Wizard dialog box opens.
If some of the software is not installed, click Cancel to exit the installer. Install the prerequisite software, and go to step 1 to begin the MediaNetwork installation again.
5. Accept the default values presented by the InstallShield Wizard.
The Setup Status screen appears, showing the installation progress indicator while the software is being installed.
The InstallShield Wizard Complete opens.
6. Select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now,” and then click Finish to complete the client software installation.
7. Reboot the client.
To install the Fibre Channel client software (Macintosh):
1. Insert the MediaNetwork DVD-ROM into the Mac OS X client DVD-ROM drive. The
MN x.x DVD-ROM icon appears on the desktop, where x.x is the software version number.
2. Double-click the MN x.x DVD-ROM icon. The MN x.x window opens.
3. Double-click the Avid Unity Installer icon. A login dialog box opens.
4. Type a user name and password for a user account with administrator permissions. The
Avid splash screen opens.
5. Click Continue.
6. Read the license agreement and click Accept. The Avid Unity Install window opens. If you click Decline, then the installation ends.
7. Select the Easy Install option to install all the necessary software on the Avid drive.
8. Click Install. A dialog box opens, stating that no other applications can be running while the installation is in progress.
9. Click Continue. All applications running on the workstation quit and a dialog box opens, asking which client software you want to install.
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10. Do one of the following: t If you are installing the MediaNetwork software on a Avid editing product
Macintosh client, click MediaNetwork, and then click Install. The MediaNetwork software is installed in the Avid Unity folder on the Macintosh HD drive.
t If you are installing the MediaNetwork software on a Pro Tools Macintosh client, click MediaNetwork for Pro Tools, and then click Install. The MediaNetwork software is installed in the Avid Unity folder on the Macintosh HD drive.
11. Click OK. A dialog box opens, asking if you would like to Continue, Quit, or Restart the
Mac OS X client.
12. Click Restart. The Mac OS X client reboots.
Setting the Date, Time, and Time Zone
You need to set the date, time, time zone, and Daylight Saving Time options correctly on the client. This allows the “Synchronize time with server” function on the client to work properly.
To set the date, time, time zone, and Daylight Saving Time options (Windows):
1. Double-click the time in the taskbar.
The Date/Time Properties dialog box opens.
2. Set the date and time using the Date & Time tab.
3. Click the Time Zone tab.
4. Set the time zone for the location of the Windows Ethernet client. By default, Windows sets the time zone to “(GMT - 8:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.”
5. If your location observes Daylight Saving Time, select “Automatically adjust clock for daylight saving changes.”
6. Click OK to close the dialog box and save the settings.
7. Reboot the client.
To set the date, time, and time zone option (Macintosh):
1. Select Apple menu > System Preferences. The System Preferences window opens.
2. Click the Date & Time icon. The Date & Time window opens.
3. Click the Date & Time tab. The date and time properties appear.
4. In the Today’s Date section, click the arrows before and after month and year to change the month and year values.
5. Click the correct day of the month in the calendar.
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6. In the Current Time section, click the hours, minutes, or seconds, and then click the up or down arrow to change the time values.
7. Click the Time Zone tab. The time zone map appears.
8. Click the map near your location to highlight the time zone.
9. Click the Network Time tab. The network time properties appear.
10. Close the Date & Time window.
11. Reboot the client.
Mounting Workspaces
You use the Connection Manager, which installs on your MediaNetwork client, to mount
workspaces. For information on how to mount and use workspaces, see “Using the
Avid Unity MediaNetwork Connection Manager” on page 41
.
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(Windows only) If the Connection Manager option “Automatically remount these workspaces the next time I log in” is selected, the Windows XP client might not mount the workspaces automatically if the client is set to present the Windows XP Welcome screen. Use the Connection Manager to mount the workspaces manually or deselect the “Use the
Welcome screen” option in the “Change the way users log on or off” section of the User
Accounts control panel.
Setting the Initial Workspace Network Access
When accessing a workspace for the first time from a Windows XP Fibre Channel client using Windows Explorer, you might experience a delay of 5 to 10 seconds. This is because the operating system first tries to determine the best protocol to use to access the volume associated with this drive letter.
To reduce the delay, you can disable the “NetBIOS over TCP/IP” feature in the Windows
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties if NetBIOS is not needed for your network.
To disable NetBIOS over TCP/IP:
1. Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications > Network Connections.
The Network Connections dialog box opens.
2. Double-click your local area connection.
The Local Area Connection Status dialog box opens.
3. In the General tab, click Properties.
The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box opens.
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4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click Properties.
The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box opens.
5. In the General tab, click Advanced.
The Advanced TCP/IP Settings dialog box opens.
6. In the WINS tab, select Disable NetBIOS over TCP/IP.
7. Click OK and close all open windows.
8. Click Close to close the Local Area Connection Status dialog box.
Additional Client Procedures
You have completed the installation of the Fibre Channel client.
• If you need to connect your client to a network, continue with
MediaNetwork Clients” on page 39
.
• If you need to create user accounts and workspaces for the client, see the Avid Unity
MediaNetwork Administration Guide.
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Installing the MediaNetwork Ethernet
Client Hardware
Each MediaNetwork Ethernet client needs to be installed properly to function in a
MediaNetwork workgroup.
Topics in this chapter include the following:
•
•
Connecting the Ethernet Client
Ethernet Client Configuration
The Ethernet client connects to a MediaNetwork workgroup through an Ethernet switch.
You need to connect the client’s Ethernet port to an available port on the Ethernet switch.
The following figures show two typical workgroup connections. The first illustrates an
Ethernet connection in a Fibre Channel MediaNetwork environment; the second illustrates an Ethernet-only MediaNetwork environment.
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Ethernet and Fibre Channel Clients
MediaNetwork file system and storage
Avid Unity Media Engine
Fibre Channel storage
Avid MEDIArray XT
Avid MEDIArray XT
Avid MEDIArray XT
Avid MEDIArray XT
Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet client
Ethernet client
Ethernet client
Ethernet client
…Up to 20 clients
1000BASE-T Ethernet
Fibre Channel
Ethernet-only Clients
MediaNetwork file system and storage
Avid Unity Media Engine
Fibre Channel client
Fibre Channel client
Fibre Channel client
Fibre Channel client
…Up to 26 clients
Fibre Channel
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Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet client
Ethernet client
Ethernet client
Ethernet client
…Up to 20 clients
1000BASE-T Ethernet c
The Ethernet path between the media engine and Ethernet clients must be a direct, full-duplex connection using the Avid-supplied Ethernet switch. Avid does not support half-duplex devices between the media engine and its clients, or client connections using other switches or hubs.
c
When you are connecting the Ethernet client to the Ethernet switch, use only Category
5 or Category 5e Ethernet cables. Using other cables can cause client performance problems.
Connecting the Ethernet Client
Connecting the Ethernet Client
When you connect your Ethernet client to the MediaNetwork system, you also need to make sure that the necessary drivers and firmware have been installed on your system. For information on installing drivers and firmware, see the Avid Unity Media Engine and
Avid MEDIArray XT ReadMe.
To connect the client’s Ethernet port to the Ethernet switch:
1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the rear of the client (see the following figure).
Ethernet port
Ethernet connector
To Ethernet switch
Ethernet cable
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to an empty Gigabit Ethernet port on the
Ethernet switch.
Ports 1 Ports 13 to 12 to 24
Port 20
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Installing the MediaNetwork Ethernet
Client Software
Each MediaNetwork Ethernet client needs to be configured properly and have the correct software installed to function in a MediaNetwork workgroup.
Topics in this chapter include the following:
•
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Setting the Date, Time, and Time Zone
•
Configuring the Network Properties
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Assigning a Client System Name (Macintosh)
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Setting the Energy Saver Options (Macintosh)
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Installing the Avid Products Software
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Installing the Client Software (Windows)
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Installing the Client Software (Macintosh)
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Reconfiguring the Client Connection
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Setting the Ethernet Bandwidth (Macintosh)
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Installation Prerequisites
The Ethernet client software requires that you install several software packages before you start an installation. Installing an Ethernet client without the prerequisite software packages causes the client installer to quit.
The Ethernet client requires the following software, depending on your operating system:
• Windows XP Service Pack 2
• Mac OS X (Version 10.2.2 or later)
Setting the Date, Time, and Time Zone
You need to set the date, time, time zone, and Daylight Saving Time options correctly on the client. This allows the “Synchronize the system clock with the server clock” function on the
client to work properly. For information on setting the date, see “Setting the Date, Time, and
.
Configuring the Network Properties
You need to configure the client’s network properties so it can communicate with the
MediaNetwork system.
Before you start to configure your client’s network properties:
• Determine whether you should use static or dynamic (DNS/DHCP-based)
IP addressing.
• If you are using static IP addressing, obtain an IP address and subnet mask.
• If you are using dynamic IP addressing, find out whether you should obtain DNS server addresses automatically or specify them manually.
• If you specify DNS server addresses manually, obtain the addresses of the site preferred and alternate DNS servers.
To configure the network properties (Windows):
1. Consult your site network administrator to determine whether you should use static or dynamic IP addressing.
2. Right-click the My Network Places icon on the desktop, and select Properties.
The Network and Dial-up Connections dialog box opens.
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3. Double-click the Local Area Connection icon.
The Local Area Connection Status dialog box opens.
4. Click Properties.
The Local Area Connections Properties dialog box opens.
5. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties.
The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box opens.
6. Do one of the following: t If you are using static IP addressing, specify the IP address assigned by your network administrator: a.
Select “Use the following IP address.” b.
Type a unique IP address in the IP address text box, and press Enter. The subnet mask should fill in automatically. If not, type the subnet mask in the Subnet mask text box.
c.
If necessary, type a gateway IP address in the Default gateway text box.
d.
t If you are using dynamic IP addressing and are obtaining the DNS server addresses automatically: a.
Select “Obtain an IP address automatically.” b.
Select “Obtain DNS server address automatically.” c.
t If you are using dynamic address allocation and must manually specify the addresses of preferred and alternate DNS servers obtained from the network administrator: a.
Select “Obtain an IP address automatically.” b.
Select “Use the following DNS server addresses.” c.
Type the Preferred and Alternate DNS server addresses in the appropriate text boxes.
d.
7. Click OK to set the changes.
8. Close all open windows and dialog boxes.
9. Select Start > Shut Down.
The Shut Down Windows dialog box opens.
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10. Select Restart, and then click OK to reboot the Windows Ethernet client.
The client restarts with its new IP address.
To configure the network properties (Macintosh):
1. Consult your site network administrator to determine whether you should use static or dynamic IP addressing.
2. Select Apple menu > System Preferences. The System Preferences window opens.
3. Click the Network icon. The Network window opens.
4. Select Show > Built-in Ethernet.
5. Click the TCP/IP tab. The TCP/IP properties appear.
6. Do one of the following: t If you are using static addressing, specify the IP addresses assigned by your network administrator: a.
Select Configure > Manually.
b.
Type the workstation IP address in the IP Address text box.
c.
Type the network subnet mask in the Subnet mask text box.
d.
If needed, type the gateway IP address in the Router text box.
e.
If needed, type the DNS name server IP address in the Domain Name Servers text box. If you have more than one DNS name server, type all the name server IP addresses in the text box in the order you want the servers to be searched.
f.
If needed, type the domain name in the Search Domains text box.
g.
t If you are using dynamic (DHCP/DNS-based) IP addressing and obtaining
DHCP/DNS server addresses automatically: a.
Select Configure > Using DHCP Server.
b.
If needed, type the system name to associate with the IP address in the DHCP Client
ID text box.
c.
t If you are using dynamic address allocation and must manually specify the addresses of preferred and alternate DNS servers obtained from the network administrator: a.
Select Configure > Using DHCP Server.
b.
If needed, type the system name to associate with the IP address in the DHCP Client
ID text box.
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Type the DNS name server IP address in the Domain Name Servers text box. If you have more than one DNS name server, type all the name server IP addresses in the text box in the order you want the servers to be searched.
d.
If needed, type the domain name in the Search Domains text box.
e.
7. Click the AppleTalk tab. The AppleTalk
®
properties appear.
8. Select “Make AppleTalk active.”
9. Close the Network window. A dialog box opens, asking if you want to save the changes.
10. Click Save. The Network window closes and saves the changes.
Assigning a Client System Name (Macintosh)
You need to name the Mac OS X client to allow the File Manager and License Server service to identify the client. The client name must be unique to your workgroup and network.
To name the client:
1. Select Apple menu > System Preferences. The System Preferences window opens.
2. Click the Sharing icon. The Sharing window opens.
3. Type a unique name for the Ethernet client in the Computer Name text box. Make sure the name has no spaces or special characters (such as commas, apostrophes, or colons) in it.
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If a name already exists and has spaces, remove them.
4. Close the Sharing window. A dialog box opens, asking if you want to save the changes.
5. Click Save. The Sharing window closes and saves the changes.
6. Reboot the Ethernet client to establish the computer name.
Setting the Energy Saver Options (Macintosh)
You need to set the Energy Saver options correctly to have your Mac OS X Ethernet client function correctly when connected to a MediaNetwork workgroup.
To set the Energy Saver options:
1. Select Apple menu > System Preferences. The System Preferences window opens.
2. Click the Energy Saver icon. The Energy Saver window opens.
3. Click the Sleep tab. The Sleep options appear.
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4. Drag the “Put the computer to sleep when it is inactive for” slider to Never.
5. Deselect “Use separate time to put the display to sleep.”
6. Deselect “Put the hard disk to sleep when possible.”
7. Click the Close button. The Energy Saver window closes and saves the changes.
Installing the Avid Products Software
The MediaNetwork client requires a qualified version of the Avid products software, which allows it to use the MediaNetwork storage when the client is connected to a MediaNetwork workgroup or a MediaNetwork workgroup. Before you install the client software, install the qualified version of the Avid products software. To determine if you have a qualified version of Avid products software, see the Avid Unity Media Engine and Avid MEDIArray XT
ReadMe.
Installing the Client Software (Windows)
Each MediaNetwork client requires software that allows it to log in to the workgroup, to mount accessible workspaces, and to read and write data to those workspaces in real time.
The MediaNetwork client software is provided on the MediaNetwork DVD-ROM.
To install the client software from the MediaNetwork DVD-ROM (Windows):
1. Insert the MediaNetwork DVD-ROM in the DVD-ROM drive.
2. The DVD-ROM is set to start automatically and open the Avid Unity Installation window. If the CD-ROM does not start automatically, start the installation manually as follows: a.
Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop.
The My Computer window opens.
b.
Right-click the DVD-ROM icon, and select AutoPlay.
The Avid Unity Installation window opens.
3. Click Product Installers.
4. Click MediaNetwork Components.
5. Click Install Ethernet Attached Client. The InstallShield Wizard opens displaying the
Welcome screen.
6. Click Next. Read the license agreement and click Accept. The Select Components window opens.
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7. Select the component you want to install, “Editor” or “Nonediting systems.” The
Choose Destination Location screen appears.
8. Accept the default Destination Location and click Next. The selected component installs and the Avid Ethernet Attached Client Configuration dialog box opens.
9. Select the preferred method of connection: t For a pooled connection, select “Get a list of servers from License Pool Server(s).”
Specify the names or IP Addresses of the Avid Unity File Managers you want to search for in the dialog box. Click OK to receive a list of available Ethernet attached servers.
t For a direct connection, select “Manually specify Ethernet Attached Server(s).”
Specify the IP Addresses of the Gigabit Ethernet Adapters on the Ethernet-attached servers to which you want to directly connect. Click OK to connect.
10. For a direct connection, select “Manually specify Ethernet Attached Server(s).” Specify the IP Addresses of the Gigabit Ethernet Adapters on the Ethernet-attached servers to which you want to directly connect. Click OK to connect.Continue by accepting the default values presented by the InstallShield Wizard.
11. Click Finish.
The client software is installed.
12. Reboot the client.
Installing the Client Software (Macintosh)
Each MediaNetwork client requires software that allows it to log in to the workgroup, to mount accessible workspaces, and to read and write data to those workspaces in real time.
The MediaNetwork client software is provided on the MediaNetwork DVD-ROM.
To install the client software from the MediaNetwork DVD-ROM (Macintosh):
1. Locate the MediaNetwork CD-ROM.
2. Insert the CD-ROM into the Mac OS X Ethernet client CD-ROM drive. The MN x.x
CD-ROM icon appears on the desktop, where x.x is the software release number.
3. Double-click the MN x.x CD-ROM icon. The MN x.x window opens.
4. Double-click the MediaNetwork EAC Installer icon. The Authenticate dialog box opens.
5. Type the user name and password, for a user account with administrator permissions, in the Name and Password text boxes.
6. Click OK. The Avid splash screen appears.
7. Click Continue. The License window opens.
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8. Read the license agreement, and click Accept. The MediaNetwork EAC Installer window opens. If you click Decline, the installation ends.
9. Select the Easy Install option to install all the necessary software on the Macintosh HD drive.
10. Click Install.
An Installing dialog box opens, showing the installation progress. When the installation is complete, a dialog box opens, asking if you would like to Continue or Quit the installation.
11. Click Quit. The software installation is complete.
Mounting Workspaces
You use the Connection Manager, which installs on your MediaNetwork client, to mount
workspaces. For information on how to mount and use workspaces, see “Using the
Avid Unity MediaNetwork Connection Manager” on page 41
.
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(Windows only) If the Connection Manager option “Automatically remount these workspaces the next time I log in” is selected, the Windows XP client might not mount the workspaces automatically if the client is set to present the Windows XP Welcome screen. Use the Connection Manager to mount the workspaces manually or deselect the “Use the
Welcome screen” option in the “Change the way users log on or off” section of the User
Accounts control panel.
Additional Client Procedures
Avid recommends that you do the following:
• Mount a workspace on the client (see
“Mounting Workspaces” on page 43
).
• Perform a throughput test on the client using the Avid Performance Meter utility. This utility checks that the client connection is properly established and that the workgroup is functioning correctly. For more information about using the Avid Performance Meter
utility, see “Avid Performance Meter” on page 53 .
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Reconfiguring the Client Connection
You configure the IP address for the MediaNetwork system to which a client is connected when you install the client software. Normally, you do not need to change this address. (The
MediaNetwork client software does not currently support connecting a client to any
MediaNetwork system other than the one to which it is directly connected through the
Ethernet switch.) However, you can move the client and connect it directly to another
MediaNetwork server.
To reconfigure the IP address of the MediaNetwork system to which a client is connected:
1. Do one of the following: t (Windows) Click the Connection Manager icon in the Windows taskbar, and select
Configure.
t (Macintosh) Double-click the Connection Manager icon on the desktop, and select
Connections > Configure.
The Avid Ethernet Attached Client Configuration dialog box opens.
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2. Do one of the following: t Select “Get a list of servers from License Pool Server(s)” (Windows) or “Get a pool of servers from the License Pool Server” (Macintosh), and then type the name of the
File Manager in the Server List text box that you want to use to automatically locate the Ethernet Attached Server to which the client is connected.
t Select “Manually specify Ethernet Attached Server(s)” (Windows) or “Directly specify a list of Ethernet Attached Servers” (Macintosh), and then type the new IP address of the Ethernet Attached Server to which the client is connected in the
Server List text box.
3. Click Add to add the new Ethernet server to the list of available servers.
4. Click OK to close the dialog box and save the change.
Setting the Ethernet Bandwidth (Macintosh)
Mac OS X Ethernet clients need to specify the amount of bandwidth they require to perform the video editing function for the MediaNetwork system. Specifying bandwidth allows the system to provide adequate resources for each client to perform its work.
To set the Ethernet bandwidth (Macintosh):
1. Switch to the Connection Manager.
2. Select Connections > Ethernet Bandwidth.
3. Select the video resolution you plan to use for your project from the list of available video bandwidths. The bandwidth is reserved for you when you mount workspaces from any MediaNetwork system.
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Networking the MediaNetwork Clients
You can connect your Fibre Channel client to an Ethernet network so it can share project information with other MediaNetwork clients. You can also use the network connection to allow Avid Interplay Transfer and Avid Interplay Access to move and control your video media, graphics and effects, audio media, and finishing materials.
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An Ethernet network is not required for MediaNetwork clients. Avid does not install, configure, or troubleshoot Ethernet networks. If you are having trouble with your network, consult your Information Services department or your network vendor.
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Avid does install and configure clients that communicate over Ethernet networks.
The Ethernet network can be either a standalone network or an existing in-house network.
The network can be either 10BASE-T/100BASE-T, or 1000BASE-T. The client must be properly configured with a valid IP address and a subnet mask.
Topics in this chapter include the following:
•
•
Connecting a MediaNetwork Client to a Network
Network Connection Methods
You can connect your MediaNetwork clients to the network by one of the following methods: t Attaching one or more clients directly to the network.
t Attaching one or more clients to the network through a router. The router allows you to segregate the MediaNetwork clients from the rest of the network.
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Connecting a MediaNetwork Client to a Network
You can connect your client to an Ethernet network in several ways:
• Through the built-in Ethernet port on the MediaNetwork client
• Through an optional Ethernet peripheral board
Each connection is described in the following sections.
Using the Built-in Network Port
To connect a MediaNetwork client with a built-in Ethernet port to the site network:
1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the rear of the client (see the following figure).
Ethernet port (on the
Macintosh workstation or on optional
Ethernet board)
RJ-45 connector
Ethernet cable
To hub, network switch, or site network jack
2. Connect the other end of the cable to a hub, a network switch, or a site network jack.
Using an Ethernet Peripheral Board
To connect a MediaNetwork client with an optional 10/100BASE-T Ethernet peripheral board to the site network:
1. Install the Ethernet peripheral board as described in the manufacturer’s documentation.
2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the Ethernet board (see the following figure).
Ethernet port
(on Windows workstation or on optional
Ethernet board)
RJ-45 connector
To site network jack
Ethernet cable
3. Connect the other end of the cable to a hub, a network switch, or a site network jack.
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Using the Avid Unity MediaNetwork
Connection Manager
Avid Unity MediaNetwork Connection Manager allows your client to connect to the
Avid Unity MediaNetwork system. When you install the Avid Unity MediaNetwork client, the Connection Manager runs in the background so you can mount and access your workspaces at any time, as well as manage your workspaces and bandwidth reservations. By default the application remains hidden on Windows clients, with an icon appearing in the taskbar in the lower right corner of your desktop. On Macintosh clients, an icon appears in the dock. When you open the application and log in, the Connection Manager displays all available File Managers and all available workspaces.
The Connection Manager allows users with the necessary account privileges to resize workspaces, to protect and unprotect workspaces, and to specify client bandwidth reservations, if any.
This section covers the following topics:
•
Connecting to the Avid Unity MediaNetwork
•
Managing MediaNetwork Workspaces
Connecting to the Avid Unity MediaNetwork
The Connection Manager automatically checks for all File Managers available in the
Avid Unity MediaNetwork system. You can use the Connection Manager to connect to the network, and you can set the Connection Manager to reconnect automatically when you reboot your system.
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To connect to Avid Unity MediaNetwork:
1. Do one of the following: t (Windows) If the Connection Manager icon is not available in the Windows taskbar, select Start > All Programs > AvidUnity > Avid Unity Connection Manager.
t (Macintosh) If the Connection Manager alias icon is not available, select Go >
Applications, and then double-click the AvidUnity folder. In this folder, doubleclick the UnityConnectionManager file.
2. Do one of the following: t (Windows) Click the Connection Manager icon in the Windows taskbar, and select
Manage Connections.
t (Macintosh) Double-click the Connection Manager alias icon on the desktop, or double-click the Connection Manager alias icon in the dock, and then select
Connections > Manage Connections.
3. If you are not logged in with a valid MediaNetwork user name and password, you are prompted to supply them before the Avid Unity Connection Manager dialog box opens.
In the Login dialog box (Windows) or the Network Logon dialog box (Macintosh), type a valid MediaNetwork user name, password, and Domain name (if necessary), and click
OK.
The Avid Unity Connection Manager dialog box opens and displays a list of all the
MediaNetwork workspaces to which you have access.
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Workspaces that are already mounted appear selected in the workspace list.
Managing MediaNetwork Workspaces
Managing MediaNetwork Workspaces
If your system is connected to an Avid Unity MediaNetwork system, you can use the
Connection Manager to mount a workspace before you begin your work session.
Mounting Workspaces
You can use the Avid Unity Connection Manager to mount workspaces on a MediaNetwork client. Optionally, in the Configure Connection Manager dialog box, you can specify
Ethernet server IP addresses to mount workspaces from different MediaNetwork workgroups through an Ethernet connection.
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You do not need to specify an Ethernet server IP address in the Configure Connection
Manager dialog box if the Fibre Channel and Ethernet connections are to the same
MediaNetwork workgroup. You do need to specify an Ethernet server IP address if the connections are to different MediaNetwork workgroups.
Your Avid Unity user account must have access to at least one workspace. The number of workspaces a client can mount is limited by the available drive letters on the client. If a mount request exceeds either of these limits, an error message box opens informing you that one or more workspaces could not be mounted. For information on workspace access, see
“Creating User Accounts” in the Avid Unity MediaNetwork Administration Guide.
When you have one or more workspaces mounted and the connection to the File Manager is subsequently lost, a message in the taskbar (for Windows systems) or the dock (for
Macintosh systems) indicates the workspace is unavailable. The Connection Manager then automatically attempts to reestablish the connection with the File Manager. When the connection is successfully reestablished, a message in the taskbar or dock informs you of the connection state.
To mount MediaNetwork workspaces:
1. Make sure your Avid application is not running.
2. Open the Connection Manager. For information on opening the Connection Manager, see
“Connecting to the Avid Unity MediaNetwork” on page 41 .
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Workspaces that are already mounted appear selected in the workspace list.
3. In the workspace list, select the workspace or workspaces you want to mount. To select all workspaces, click the Select All button. To deselect all workspaces, click the Clear
All button.
4. (Option) If you want the selected workspaces remounted the next time you log in, select
“Automatically remount these workspaces the next time I log in” (Windows) or
“Remount these workspaces on next login” (Macintosh).
5. Click Apply (Windows) or OK (Macintosh).
The Connection Manager mounts the selected workspaces on your client and the square in the top right corner of the Connection Manager icon changes from red to green.
Unmounting MediaNetwork Workspaces
If you are working on a Macintosh MediaNetwork client, you can unmount workspaces by selecting the workspaces you want to unmount and dragging them to the Trash. Both
Windows and Macintosh clients can unmount workspaces by using the following procedure.
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To unmount MediaNetwork workspaces:
1. Make sure your Avid application is not running.
2. Open the Connection Manager. For information on opening the Connection Manager, see
“Connecting to the Avid Unity MediaNetwork” on page 41 .
Workspaces that are already mounted appear selected in the workspace list.
3. In the workspace list, deselect the workspace or workspaces you want to unmount. To deselect all workspaces, click the Clear All button.
4. Click the Apply button.
The Connection Manager unmounts the deselected workspaces from your client, and the dialog box closes. When all the workspaces are unmounted, the square in the top right corner of the Connection Manager icon changes from green to red.
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Mapping MediaNetwork Workspaces (Windows)
To map a MediaNetwork workspace:
1. Make sure your Avid application is not running.
2. Right-click My Computer on your desktop, and select Map Network Drive. The Map
Network Drive dialog box opens.
3. From the Drive pop-up menu, select an available drive letter.
4. Click the Browse button.
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The Browse For Folder dialog box opens.
Managing MediaNetwork Workspaces
5. Double-click Entire Network.
A list of other networks appears.
6. Double-click Avid Unity Network.
The File Manager name appears.
7. Double-click the File Manager.
t If your Windows user name and password are the same as your MediaNetwork user name and password, the available workspaces appear.
t If your Windows user name, password, or both are different from your
MediaNetwork user name and password, right-click the File Manager and select
Open. The Enter Network Password dialog box opens. Type your valid
MediaNetwork user name and password, and click OK. The available workspaces appear.
8. Select the workspace that you want to map.
9. Click OK.
The Browse For Folder dialog box closes and the path to the workspace appears in the
Folder pop-up menu.
10. (Option) If you will be using the workspace regularly, select “Reconnect at logon” to have the workspace available the next time you log in to the MediaNetwork client.
11. Click Finish.
The workspace window opens on your desktop.
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Configuring Workspace Drive Letter Assignments (Windows)
The Connection Manager allows you to configure the starting drive letter for mounting
MediaNetwork workspaces. For instance, if you configure a starting drive letter of J:, and you mount four workspaces, they will be assigned the drive letters J:, K:, L:, and M:. This allows you to prevent MediaNetwork workspaces from being assigned drive letters you want reserved for other uses.
n
The Connection Manager skips fixed drives and drive letters that are already in use.
To configure the starting drive letter for mounting workspaces (Windows):
1. Click the Connection Manager icon in the Windows taskbar (Windows), and select
Configure.
The Client Configuration dialog box opens.
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2. Click Advanced.
The Advanced Connection Manager Options dialog box opens.
3. Click the “Assign workspace drive letters starting with” menu, and select the starting drive letter for mounting workspaces.
4. Select the “Synchronize the system clock with the server clock” option to have the system clock synchronize with the File Manager.
5. Click OK. The dialog box closes and the change is saved.
Unmapping MediaNetwork Workspaces (Windows)
When you are finished using a mapped workspace, you can disconnect the workspace from
MediaNetwork workgroup.
To unmap a MediaNetwork workspace:
1. Make sure your Avid application is not running.
2. Right-click My Computer on your desktop, and select Disconnect Network Drive.
The Disconnect Network Drive dialog box opens.
3. In the Network Drive list box, select the mapped workspace you want to disconnect.
4. Click OK.
The workspace is no longer mapped to your MediaNetwork client.
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Sharing Media Files
If you cannot see media files after capturing media on another MediaNetwork client, try the following:
• Make sure you have the correct workspace mapped to your MediaNetwork client.
• On the client that captured the files, close the Capture tool, and select File > Refresh
Media Directories.
• On each client that you want to play the media files, select File > Load Media Database.
The missing media files should now be available.
n
Clients can easily view 10,000 files or more in one folder. When you use Icon view to open a folder with a large number of files, it can take a long time to display all the files. In these cases, use List view to display files.
If you have shared media files that appear as MEDIA OFFLINE, try the following:
• Select File > Load Media Database. The missing media files should now be available.
• Check with other users who have access to the media files to make sure they were not deleted. If the files were deleted, you need to capture them again.
• Select Tools > Media Tool, and use the Media tool to locate the media files.
n
Make sure you have only the necessary workspaces mapped to your MediaNetwork client when running the Media tool. It will run very slowly if you have many workspaces mapped to your client.
• Quit the Avid application and restart it.
Managing Lost Workspace Connections
When you have one or more workspaces mounted and the connection to the File Manager is subsequently lost, the Connection Manager icon changes to indicate the connection loss.
The Connection Manager then automatically attempts to reestablish the connection with the
File Manager every 30 seconds. When the connection is successfully reestablished, the
Connection Manager attempts to remount the workspaces that it previously mounted. If successful, the Connection Manager icon returns to the green “workspaces mounted” state.
Changing an Ethernet Server IP Address
Normally, you should not need to change the Ethernet server IP address when you work from an Ethernet attached client. However, you can add several Ethernet servers to the list of available servers. This allows you to connect to more than one server at a time.
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To add an IP address for an Ethernet server:
1. Do one of the following: t Click the Connection Manager icon in the Windows taskbar (Windows), and select
Configure.
t Double-click the Connection Manager alias icon on the desktop (Macintosh), and select Connections > Configure.
The Avid Ethernet Attached Client Configuration dialog box opens.
2. In the Server List text box, type the new IP address for the new Ethernet server gigabit
Ethernet adapter to which the client is connected.
3. Click the Add button. The server is added to the list of available servers.
4. Click OK to close the dialog box.
5. Click the Connection Manager icon in the Windows taskbar, and select Manage
Connections.
6. Select the workspace or workspaces you want to mount by checking the appropriate entries in the workspace list.
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To remove an IP address for an Ethernet server:
1. Do one of the following: t Click the Connection Manager icon in the Windows taskbar (Windows), and select
Configure.
t Double-click the Connection Manager alias icon on the desktop (Macintosh), and select Connections > Configure.
The Configure Connection Manager dialog box opens.
2. Select the Ethernet server from the list of available servers.
3. Click the Remove button. The server is removed from the list.
Time Synchronization Server
The Time Synchronization Server (TSS) sets the time on an Ethernet client to be the same as the server. This prevents file creation and usage problems. The TSS is typically the first
Ethernet server on which you have mounted workspaces.
If you log in through both an Ethernet connection and a Fibre Channel connection, time synchronization to the File Manager is through the Fibre Channel connection.
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Appendix A
Avid Performance Meter
Avid Performance Meter is a utility that allows you to validate your MediaNetwork system.
It can quantify the throughput your Windows or Macintosh editing applications can achieve while accessing MediaNetwork workspaces shared through an Ethernet switch. Avid
Performance Meter can also test the throughput from local disks and any other shared storage to which a client has access.
This appendix includes the following topics:
•
Starting Avid Performance Meter
•
•
•
•
Starting Avid Performance Meter
To start the Avid Performance Meter, do one of the following:
t (Windows) Select Start > All Programs > AvidUnity > Avid Performance Meter.
t (Macintosh) Navigate to the install directory (Macintosh HD:Avid Unity, by default), and double-click IOTester.
The Avid Performance Meter tool opens.
Appendix A Avid Performance Meter
Understanding the Interface
The primary user interface of Avid Performance Meter is a single window from which you can select the test to be performed, start and stop the selected test, and view the test results as the test is in progress. You access auxiliary controls through dialog boxes.
Control area Start and Stop buttons
Settings area
Messages area
Results area
Test Results graph
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Settings Area
The Settings area displays the name of the currently selected test, the test duration, and the path to the storage that will be tested.
The Setup button allows you to change the test settings. For more information, see
.
Control Area
The Control area has Start and Stop buttons along with test timing information. For more information, see
“Starting and Stopping a Test” on page 62
.
Messages Area
The Message area provides test progress and diagnostic information about the operation of the utility. If you need to troubleshoot, the detailed text information in these messages might be helpful.
Understanding the Interface
Results Area
The Results area provides the following numerical test results:
Item Description
IOs Displays the current number of I/O operations that have been completed during the test
Current Rate (MB/s) Displays the calculated throughput or bandwidth (in millions of bytes per second [MB/s]) for recent I/O operations that have been completed
Average Rate (MB/s) Displays the average throughput or bandwidth (in millions of bytes per second) for the duration of the test
Errors Displays the number of errors encountered during testing. This is the total of all errors generated for both read and write operations and can include errors related to the following:
• Opening or closing data files
• Validity of the specified file system path
• User access privileges
• Read or write operations
Text indicators on the left of the Results area show the file access protocol used and the operation performed in the current phase of testing.
The File Access Protocol indicator shows one of the following:
Item Description
Automatically Select Selects a protocol automatically for testing the selected path. Generally, the tool selects Win32 File API for the specified path
Win32 File API
(Windows)
Indicates the Win32 file access API is being used. This indicator is displayed for local disks, MediaNetwork storage that has been mounted, and network file shares.
MAC File API
(Macintosh)
Indicates the MAC file access API is being used. This indicator is displayed for local disks, MediaNetwork storage that has been mounted, and network file shares.
AECIFS
(Macintosh)
TCP/IP Network
Test (Windows)
Indicates the performance monitor has detected that AECIFS is present and the storage specified by the Path to Test setting is supported by AECIFS.
Indicates the performance monitor tool runs a high-level test to verify network connectivity.
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Item (Continued) Description (Continued)
Self-Test
Posix-Test
(Macintosh)
Indicates the performance monitor runs a test without actually performing any read or write operations. This is usually done to benchmark the tool without disk input/output actions affecting the results.
Indicates the performance monitor tool runs a high-level test to verify network connectivity.
The I/O operation indicator shows one of the following:
Item
(Reading)
(Writing)
Description
The current mode of testing is Read operations.
The current mode of testing is Write operations.
Test Results Graph
The Test Results graph plots results measured over time. It is particularly useful when you want to observe trends or patterns in performance.
For example, if another process is running that creates a periodic high demand on the storage subsystem being tested, you might see this as a periodic drop in observed throughput in the
Test Results graph.
The Test Results graph shows the following:
Item Description
Average Read or
Average Write
Recent Read or
Recent Write
The average throughput or bandwidth (in millions of bytes per second), plotted over time.
The calculated throughput or bandwidth (in millions of bytes per second) for recent I/O operations, plotted over time.
Peak Read or Peak
Write MS
The peak latency for individual I/O operations (either reads or writes) that have been completed over a short period of time. A high measurement indicates a longer period of time was needed for the operation to complete.
Because only the highest (peak) measurement over a short period of time is displayed, a single high peak could be accompanied by many low-latency operations that do not appear in the graph.
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Setting Up Your Test
The Settings area of the Avid Performance Meter window displays the currently specified test parameters. Before running the test, you must mount at least one MediaNetwork workspace or local drive.
Setting Up a Standard Test
To change the default test settings:
1. Click the Setup button.
The Avid Performance Meter Settings dialog box opens.
2. Adjust the test parameters described in the following table, as required:
Parameter Description
Test Name Select one of the following standard, predefined tests:
• DV 25 Reads
• DV 25 Writes
• DV 50 Reads
• DV 50 Writes
• 4:1s Writes (Windows)
• 10:1m Writes (Windows)
• 14Z:1 Writes (Windows)
• Net Test (Windows)
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Parameter Description (Continued)
Path to Test Select the path to the workspace you want to test, or type it in the text box.
This can be a UNC path (for example, \\myMachine\ myShareFolder\subfolder). If you selected the Unity Path option, use a MediaNetwork path supported by your system.
Duration
(Minutes)
Loop
Select the test duration (in minutes), or type a duration in the text box. The minimum test duration is 1 minute.
Select the Loop option to repeat the test indefinitely. When you select this option, the test proceeds until you press the Stop button in the main utility window.
The Loop option causes true loop behavior: at the end of the specified duration, the test stops, intermediate test files that have been created are cleaned up, and then the test restarts using cleaned-up intermediate test files.
3. If necessary, specify paths and file names for optional test and error log files as follows: a.
Click Optional Log Files.
The Optional Log Files dialog box opens.
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If you want to log information about the test and its results, type a path name and a file name in the Log File text box, or click Browse to search for a path name and file name.
c.
If you want to log error information, type a path name and a file name in the Error
File text box, or click Browse to search for a path name and file name.
n
If you do not want a log file, leave the Log File, Error File, or both text boxes blank.
Setting Up Your Test
Setting Up a Custom Test
In addition to the standard, predefined tests, the Avid Performance Meter allows you to configure custom tests.
To access the custom test settings options:
1. Click Custom Test in the Avid Performance Meter Settings dialog box.
The dialog box expands to display the Custom Test Settings area.
Custom
Test
Settings area
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2. Adjust the custom test parameters described in the following table, as required:
Parameter Description
File Access
Method
The Avid Performance Meter supports more than one interface or protocol for accessing data. This option allows you to control which interface is used. Choose one of the available settings:
• Automatically select — The Performance Meter selects a protocol automatically for testing the selected path. Generally, the tool selects Win32
File API, or Mac File API if AECIFS is not supported, for the specified path.
• Win32 File API (Windows)— The Performance Meter uses the Win32 File
API for its data file access, even if AECIFS is supported.
• Mac File API (Macintosh)— The Performance Meter uses the Mac File API for data file access, even if AECIFS is supported.
• AECIFS — The Performance Meter uses the AECIFS interface for data file access. If AECIFS is not supported, the utility does not automatically perform file I/O using the Mac File API. Instead, the test shows one or more errors in the Error portion of the Results area.
• TCP/IP Network Test — The Performance Meter runs a high-level test to verify network connectivity.
• Self-Test — The Performance Meter runs a test without actually performing any read or write operations. This is usually done to benchmark the tool without disk input/output actions affecting the results.
• Posix-Test (Macintosh) — The Performance Meter runs a high-level test to verify network connectivity.
Reads vs Writes The Avid Performance Meter supports testing that focuses on Reads or Writes, or that alternates between Reads and Writes. Select a testing mode:
• Writes, then Reads — The utility alternates between Write and Read tests.
Approximately half of the test duration is allocated to reading, and the other half is allocated to writing.
• Writes Only — The utility writes test data files and measures the throughput obtained during Write operations.
• Reads Only — The utility reads test data files and measures the throughput obtained during Read operations.
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One or more test data files are written as sample data for testing; however, the Writes required to set up the test are not included in the throughput measurements.
The Avid Performance Meter supports testing that focuses on Reads, Writes, or that alternates between Reads and Writes. Select a test mode:
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Parameter Description (Continued)
Transfer Size
(KB)
Transfer Rate
(KB/S)
Max File Size
(MB)
Use named common file for
Reads
This option controls the amount of data the test utility attempts to read or write during a single I/O.
The utility can attempt to perform I/O at a variety of fixed transfer rates. This is useful for simulating the behavior of applications that have a known data rate.
A special unlimited transfer rate setting is also available. When you select the unlimited transfer rate, PathDiag tool performs I/O operations as fast as possible while being affected by all aspects of the total system being exercised.
This option controls the maximum size of test data files created for Reads or
Writes. This option might affect throughput measurements. For example, at any given data rate, a smaller file is opened and closed more often than a larger file, creating more overhead. The default file size is 100 MB.
This option changes the way that the Path to Test parameter is used, and the option is intended for advanced users only. When you select this option, the Path to Test parameter must specify a full path, including a file name. The test utility uses the named file for its Read tests.
The utility creates the file if it does not exist and deletes it at the end of testing.
For this reason, the named file should not already exist unless you want it to be deleted when the test is completed. With this option selected, you can run the
Avid Performance Meter on multiple clients simultaneously and supply the same file name.
This allows the Avid Performance Meter applications running on multiple clients to read a common file. (The file is created as needed, and the last Avid
Performance Meter application to stop deletes the file.) n
To view the selection of standard tests, click Standard Tests in the Avid Performance Meter
Settings dialog box.
3. Click OK.
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Starting and Stopping a Test
You start and stop the currently configured test using the Start and Stop buttons.
To start the currently configured test:
t Click Start in the Avid Performance Meter main window.
The test runs for the specified duration and then stops automatically. The elapsed time a test has been running and the remaining time are displayed in the Control area. If you selected the Loop option in the Avid Performance Meter Settings dialog box, the test runs indefinitely. In this case, the word LOOP appears in the Time Remaining display in the main window.
To stop the currently running test:
t Click Stop in the Avid Performance Meter main window.
Interpreting the Test Results
This section contains information to help you interpret your test results displayed in the Avid
Performance Meter main window.
Average Rate Calculation
The average data rate is calculated over the duration of the test. This calculation includes the time the utility requires to open and close the test files, so the test file size (which you can configure for custom tests) might affect the overall measured throughput.
Also, if the throughput is slow as the test is starting, this might be reflected in the average rate. For example, if the target bandwidth is 4.0 MB/s, the actual average rate calculated at the conclusion of the test might be 3.98 or 3.99 MB/s.
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Interpreting the Test Results
Performance Graph
The graph of results over time can help experienced users obtain information about system performance.
Items to look for include:
• Trends — Does the system perform at a consistent rate over time? Is there an upward or downward trend in performance measured over time? If you do notice a trend, it might be helpful to perform testing over a longer period of time to determine if the trend continues over longer durations or if a recurring pattern emerges.
• Patterns — Is there a momentary drop in performance that occurs at consistent or varied intervals? Patterns can emerge as a result of implementation details and the configuration of a particular system (for example, caching strategies or physical memory), or they might indicate a load on a system that is occurring periodically.
• Changes in performance as load varies — What occurs when a subsystem is placed under a load by other users (or the Avid Performance Meter is running on another client)? It might be easier to observe these interactions by inspecting the plot of performance results over time.
Measurement Strategy
Throughput measurements are plotted periodically (every n seconds) and represent a snapshot of performance at the time of the plot. This is done to limit the amount of data that is plotted, which otherwise could include a very large number of data points. As a result, the performance graph could miss a momentary drop, increase, or a peak in performance that occurs between plot points. The average rate calculation reflects the impact of such a dip or spike.
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Appendix B
Regulatory and Safety Notices
Warnings and Cautions
w
Never install equipment if it appears damaged.
w
Disconnect the power cord before servicing unit.
w
Only perform the services explicitly described in this document. For services or procedures not outlined in this document, speak with authorized Avid service personnel.
c
Follow all warnings and cautions in the procedures.
c
Operate the device within its marked electrical ratings and product usage instructions.
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.
Appendix B Regulatory and Safety Notices
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:
EN60950:1999 Third Edition
CISPR 22:1997 / EN55022:1994 + A1:1995 + A2:1997 Class A
EN55024:1998/EN61000 — 3-2, 4-2, 4-3, 4-4, 4-5, 4-6, 4-11
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
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European Union Notice
Product Name: Products for the Windows NT, Windows 2000, or Windows XP Operating
System: Avid Adrenaline DNA, Avid DS Nitris DNA, Avid Equinox
Break-Out-Box, Avid|DS, Avid Xpress, Avid Xpress DV, Film Composer,
Media Composer, MediaDock, MediaDock 2+, MediaDrive, MediaRAID,
MEDIArray, MEDIArray Drive, MEDIArray II, MEDIArray II Drive,
MEDIArray XT, Meridien I/O box, NewsCutter, NewsCutter DV,
NewsCutter XP, Pro Tools AVoption|V10, Symphony
Products for the Mac OS X Operating System: Avid Adrenaline DNA,
Avid Xpress, Avid Xpress DV, Film Composer, Media Composer,
MediaDock, MediaDock 2+, MediaDrive, MediaRAID, MEDIArray,
MEDIArray Drive, MEDIArray II, MEDIArray II Drive, Meridien I/O box, Pro Tools AVoption|V10, Symphony, VideoRAID
Products for the UNIX Operating System: AirPlay, AirSPACE, AirSpeed,
DNxchange, VideoSPACE
Products for media networks and workgroups: Avid ProEncode,
Avid Unity ISIS, Avid Unity Media Engine, Avid Unity MediaManager,
Avid Unity MediaNetwork (includes File Manager), Avid Unity
TransferManager, LANserver, LANserver EX, MEDIArray, MEDIArray
Drive, MEDIArray II, MEDIArray II Drive, MEDIArray ZX,
MEDIArray ZX Drive, Nearchive, PortServer, Vixel switches (8100, 7100,
7200, 9100, 9200), Xdeck
Base Model Numbers: None
Product Options: All
Year of Manufacture: 2007
(1) Products for the Windows NT, Windows 2000, or Windows XP Operating System: products were tested in a typical Avid Adrenaline DNA, Avid DS Nitris DNA, Avid Equinox Break-Out-Box,
Avid|DS, Avid Xpress, Avid Xpress DV, Film Composer, Media Composer, MediaDock,
MediaDock 2+, MediaDrive, MediaRAID, MEDIArray, MEDIArray Drive, MEDIArray II,
MEDIArray II Drive,MEDIArray XT, Meridien I/O box, NewsCutter, NewsCutter DV, NewsCutter
XP, Pro Tools AVoption|V10, or Symphony configuration.
(2) Products for the Mac OS X Operating System: products were tested in a typical Avid Adrenaline
DNA, Avid Xpress, Avid Xpress DV, Film Composer, Media Composer, MediaDock, MediaDock 2+,
MediaDrive, MediaRAID, MEDIArray, MEDIArray Drive, MEDIArray II, MEDIArray II Drive,
Meridien I/O box, Pro Tools AVoption|V10, Symphony, or VideoRAID configuration.
(3) Products for the UNIX Operating System: products were tested in an AirPlay, AirSpeed,
DNxchange, or VideoSPACE configuration.
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(4) Products for media networks and workgroups: Avid ProEncode, Avid Unity ISIS, Avid Unity
Media Engine, Avid Unity MediaManager, Avid Unity MediaNetwork (includes File Manager),
Avid Unity TransferManager, LANserver, LANserver EX, MEDIArray, MEDIArray Drive,
MEDIArray II, MEDIArray II Drive, MEDIArray ZX, MEDIArray ZX Drive, Nearchive, PortServer, or Xdeck configuration.
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above
Directives and Standards.
Dave Perri, Director of Hardware Engineering
Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in the
European Union
This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city recycling office or the dealer from whom you purchased the product.
Australia and New Zealand EMC Regulations
Nigel Streatfiled General Manager
Avid Technology (Australia)
Unit B
5 Skyline Place
French Forest NSW 2086
Australia
Phone: 61-2-8977-4800
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Taiwan EMC Regulations
Taiwan EMC Regulations BSMI Class A EMC Warning
Taiwan EMC Regulations
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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Index
A
Adapter board installing
software installation
ATTO driver
Australia EMC regulations
Avid Performance Meter
Control area
custom tests
described
File Access Protocol indicator
I/O Operation indicator
interface
interpreting results
Messages area
results
Results area
Settings area
standard tests
starting
starting tests
stopping tests
test results
Test Results graph
Avid Unity MediaNetwork Connection Manager
C
Canadian Interference Causing Equipment
Regulations
Client
Avid software
configuring IP addresses
configuring network properties
connecting Fibre Channel client
connecting to site network
connecting to site network with built-in Ethernet port
drivers and firmware
installing Fibre Channel hardware
naming the Macintosh client
placing Fibre Channel components
setting bandwidth (Macintosh)
sharing media files
software prerequisites
starting
Connection Manager changing IP addresses
configuring drive letters
connecting to Unity
described
managing lost connections
mounting workspaces
unmounting workspaces
Control area (Avid Performance Meter)
D
Date, setting
Diagnostic tools (Avid Performance Meter)
Drive letter assignments
Drivers
E
Energy Saver options
Ethernet client configuring IP addresses
connecting to network
connecting to site network
connecting to site network with built-in Ethernet port
Index
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
installing software (Macintosh)
installing software (Windows)
IP addresses
setting bandwidth (Macintosh)
software prerequisites
European Union notice
drivers and firmware
Fibre Channel
installing Ethernet software (Macintosh)
installing Ethernet software (Windows)
installing Fiber Channel software
installing hardware
naming the Macintosh client
placing components
starting
Messages area (Avid Performance Meter)
Mounting workspaces
F
FCC notice
Fiber optic cables connecting
Fibre Channel client connecting
installing hardware
installing software
software prerequisites
starting
File Manager connecting to with Connection Manager
Firmware
H
Hardware
Fibre Channel client
installing Fibre Channel hardware
N
NetBIOS, disabling
Network configuring network properties
connecting clients
connecting clients with built-in Ethernet ports
connecting clients with peripheral Ethernet board
disabling NetBIOS
Ethernet networks
setting initial workspace access
New Zealand EMC regulations
O
Optical cables
I
IO Tester
IP addresses
R
Regulatory information
Results area (Avid Performance Meter)
Router, connecting Ethernet clients
M
Mapping workspaces
Media database
Media files media offline
sharing
MediaNetwork client
Avid software
client kit
configuring network properties
connecting Avid system
connecting to Ethernet network
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S
Safety information
Settings area (Avid Performance Meter)
Software installation prerequisites
Subnet masks
Ethernet clients
system configuration
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
T
Taiwan EMC regulations
Test Results graph (Avid Performance Meter)
Time Synchronization Server
Time zone, setting
Time, setting
U
Unmapping workspaces
Unmounting workspaces
W
Workspaces accessing for the first time
configuring drive letters
lost connections
mapping to drives
mounting
sharing media files
unmapping from drives
unmounting
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