Product specifications

2-2
System Overview
System Integration Check List
To integrate an IBM 6868 system you should use the integration check
list provided in this section. The check list provides a step-by-step list
of what is needed to complete the integration of the hardware.
Read the check list completely prior to actually starting the
integration. Reading the check list will allow you to understand the
flow of what you need to do when you fully integrate and create an
Avid product using the IBM 6868 system.
To create an Avid system you need to follow the actions explained in
Table 2-1.
Table 2-1 Hardware Integration Check List
Action Explanation
Read the Document
Overview.
Read the “Document Overview.” This gives you an idea of what is in this
document and how you should use it. See Chapter 1.
Understand the IBM
6868 system.
Read the “System Overview.” This familiarizes you with the IBM 6868
system and some of the precautionary steps you might need to take when
maintaining the system. See Chapter 2.
Understand the
available Avid Xpress
systems.
Read the ”System Overview.” This familiarizes you with the available
Avid Xpress systems and optional PCI boards. See “Product Overview” on
page 2-14 and “Avid Board Names” on page 2-15.
Check the kit contents. Inventory the kit sent by Avid to determine if you received all the materials
you need to continue. Check the packing slip against the materials received.