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0525701A_BK.book Page ii Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM Copyright and Disclaimer Product specifications are subject to change without notice and do not represent a commitment on the part of Avid Technology, Inc. The software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement. You can obtain a copy of that license by visiting Avid’s Web site at www.avid.com. The terms of that license are also available in the product in the same directory as the software.
0525701A_BK.book Page iii Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM The following disclaimer is required by the Independent JPEG Group: Portions of this software are based on work of the Independent JPEG Group. The following disclaimer is required by Paradigm Matrix: Portions of this software licensed from Paradigm Matrix. The following disclaimer is required by Ray Sauers Associates, Inc.: “Install-It” is licensed from Ray Sauers Associates, Inc.
0525701A_BK.book Page iv Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Foundry is a registered trademark of, and FastIron and ServerIron are trademarks of Foundry Networks, Inc. All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners. Trilligent Media Server Setup Guide • Part 0130-05257-01 Rev.
0525701A_BK.book Page v Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM Contents Using This Guide Who Should Use This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x Symbols and Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi If You Need Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0525701A_BK.book Page vi Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM vi Chapter 2 Configuring a Media Server Setting Up a Media Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Checking the Operating System is Properly Installed . . . . . . . . 2-2 Installing Windows 2000 Hotfixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Setting the Date, Time, and Time Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Configuring the Network Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0525701A_BK.book Page vii Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM vii Appendix A Media Server Specifications Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Power Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0525701A_BK.book Page viii Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM viii Figures Figure 1-1 Attaching Optical Cable to the Fibre Channel Adapter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Figure 1-2 Installing a GBIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Figure 1-3 MEDIASwitch Port Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Figure 1-4 Installing a SFP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0525701A_BK.book Page ix Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM Using This Guide Congratulations on your purchase of a Trilligent Media Server. The Media Server can be connected to a Trilligent Cluster or a MediaNet workgroup. You use the Media Server to stream video and audio files to your in-house network or to the Internet. n Your Media Server, Trilligent Cluster, or MediaNet workgroup might not contain all of the components or features described in the documentation.
0525701A_BK.book Page x Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM x About This Guide This guide contains the information that you need to: • Install a Media Server. • Load and configure the Media Server client software. • Configure the Media Server as an FTP server. • Install and configure a load-balancing network switch. • Install and configure a network routing switch.
0525701A_BK.book Page xi Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM xi Symbols and Conventions All of the material in this document applies to the Windows 2000 operating system. The Trilligent Media Server documentation uses the following special symbols and conventions: 1. Numbered lists, when the order of the items is important. a. • Bulleted lists, when the order of the items is unimportant. - t Alphabetical lists, when the order of secondary items is important.
0525701A_BK.book Page xii Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM xii If You Need Help If you are having trouble using Trilligent Media Server, 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 release notes supplied with your Avid application for information on accessing the Avid Web site and the Avid Knowledge Center. 4.
0525701A_BK.book Page xiii Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM xiii 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.
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0525701A_BK.book Page 1 Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM CHAPTER 1 Installing a Media Server This chapter describes how to install and connect a Media Servers to a Trilligent Cluster or a MediaNet workgroup. In a Trilligent Cluster you can connect up to 20 Media Servers to the MediaNet storage. In a MediaNet workgroup, you can connect up to two Media Servers to the MediaNet storage.
0525701A_BK.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM 1-2 Before You Begin Keep the shipping boxes that come with your Windows client. You might need to repackage and ship the components in the future. Before you begin to install the Media Server, do the following: • Unpack the Media Server kit. • Check the contents of the Media Server kit against the packing sticker on the outside of the shipping box to confirm you have received all the components.
0525701A_BK.book Page 3 Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM 1-3 Installing Media Server Rack-Mount Rails When you are installing the Media Server rack-mount rails, follow the instructions supplied in the rail kit to install the rails while ensuring that: • The rails do not interfere with the power strips, power cords, or other cables at the back of the rack. • The bottom of the Media Server is at the bottom of a U-alignment space. • The rails allow the Media Server to slide completely into the rack.
0525701A_BK.book Page 4 Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM 1-4 Connecting the Media Server Cables You need to connect the Media Server to a keyboard, mouse, and monitor, or to a keyboard/video/mouse switch (KVM), the Fibre Channel switch, and your network. Do one of the following: t If you are connecting a standard keyboard, mouse and monitor to the Media Server, continue with “Connecting a Standard Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse” on page 1-4.
0525701A_BK.book Page 5 Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM 1-5 Installing the Monitor To connect the Media Server to a monitor: 1. Set the monitor on the desktop or shelf. Route the power cord and cable to the back of the rack. 2. Plug the power cord into the back of the monitor. 3. Plug the power cord into the left power strip in the back of the rack. 4. Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard port on the back of the Media Server. 5.
0525701A_BK.book Page 6 Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM 1-6 Connecting a Media Server to the Fibre Channel Switch To connect a Media Server to the MEDIASwitch: 1. Locate the optical cable. Look for a cable with a dual plug on the end (see Figure 1-1). 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. 3.
0525701A_BK.book Page 7 Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM 1-7 Connecting Cables to the MEDIASwitch The MEDIASwitch connects the Trilligent Cluster or MediaNet workgroup to several Media Servers. The switch allows the Media Servers to use the storage simultaneously. The switch prevents work interruptions by allowing other clients in the workgroup to continue working if one or more clients go offline. Avid supports two types of MEDIASwitches; 1-Gb MEDIASwitches and 2-Gb MEDIASwitches.
0525701A_BK.book Page 8 Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM 1-8 n You can install the GBIC while the MEDIASwitch is turned on. 4. Slide the GBIC into the MEDIASwitch port. You should hear the retainer clips click when the GBIC is seated in the port. 5. Remove the protective covers from the optical connector on the optical cable. 6. Remove the protective cover from the GBIC in the MEDIASwitch. 7. Attach the connector on the cable into the GBIC for the Media Server (see Figure 1-3).
0525701A_BK.book Page 9 Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM 1-9 Connecting to a 2-Gb MEDIASwitch To connect an optical cable to the 2-Gb MEDIASwitch: 1. Locate the SFP in the Media Server kit. 2. Route the cable from the Media Server to the MEDIASwitch, if it has not already been installed. 3. Position the SFP in front of a MEDIASwitch port (see Figure 1-4). Make sure the optical connector is facing away from the MEDIASwitch.
0525701A_BK.book Page 10 Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM 1-10 7. Attach the connector on the cable into the SFP for the Media Server (see Figure 1-5). Firmly push the plug on the cable into the connectors on the optical SFP. 8. Label the cable with the name or location of the Media Server to which it connects.
0525701A_BK.book Page 1 Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM CHAPTER 2 Configuring a Media Server This chapter describes how to configure and install the appropriate software on a Media Server to make it function in a Trilligent Cluster or a MediaNet workgroup. Installing all the necessary software is a multistep process. Make sure you complete the sections in sequential order.
0525701A_BK.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM 2-2 Setting Up a Media Server To set up a Media Server in a Trilligent Cluster or MediaNet workgroup, you should perform all the operations outlined in the following sections on each Media Server. Quick Summary If you are already familiar with configuring Windows 2000 Server systems, you may choose to skip the detailed directions in the rest of this chapter and simply perform the steps outlined here.
0525701A_BK.book Page 3 Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM 2-3 To determine the version of the Windows 2000 operating system installed on the Media Server: 1. Right-click My Computer and select Properties from the menu. The System Properties dialog box appears. 2. Look at the System area. It contains the Windows version and the Service Pack version that are installed on the Media Server. You should see Windows 2000 and Service Pack 2. 3. Close the System Properties dialog box. 4.
0525701A_BK.book Page 4 Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM 2-4 Installing Windows 2000 Hotfixes You need to install the correct hotfixes on a Media Server as described in the following sections. For best results, the hotfixes should be installed from the folders in the following order: • WebDAVServiceProvider (Q296441) • Service Rollup (w2kSP2SRP1) To install the WebDAVServiceProvider hotfixes: 1. Navigate to \Extras\HotFixes\Win2k\WebDAVServiceProvider on the MediaNet Release CD-ROM. 2.
0525701A_BK.book Page 5 Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM 2-5 To set the date, time, time zone, and daylight saving time option on a Media Server: 1. Double-click the time in the taskbar. The Date/Time Properties dialog box appears. 2. Set the date and time by using the Date & Time tab. 3. Click the Time Zone tab. 4. Set the time zone for the location of the Media Server. By default, Windows 2000 sets the time zone to “(GMT - 8:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada), Tijuana.” 5.
0525701A_BK.book Page 6 Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM 2-6 To configure the network Properties for a Media Server: 1. Right-click My Network Places on the desktop and click Properties. The Network and Dial-Up Connections window opens. 2. Right-click the 10-100 Base-T or 1000 Base-T adapter icon that you want to configure. The adapter’s Status dialog box appears. 3. Click Properties. The adapter’s Properties dialog box appears. 4. Click the General tab. 5. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). 6.
0525701A_BK.book Page 7 Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM 2-7 Setting Virtual Memory Virtual memory extends the physical memory (RAM) in your Media Server by using a portion of the hard drive as a location to move unused data from physical memory. n Avid ships the Media Server with virtual memory already configured. If you are installing a new Media Server, continue with “Installing the Media Server Software” on page 8. If you are rebuilding the Media Server, continue by setting the virtual memory.
0525701A_BK.book Page 8 Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM 2-8 13. Click OK to close the Virtual Memory dialog box. 14. Click OK to close the Performance Options dialog box 15. Close the System Properties dialog box. 16. Click the Start button and select Shut Down. The Shut Down Windows dialog box appears. 17. Click Restart the computer and click Yes. The new virtual memory size takes effect after the restart is complete.
0525701A_BK.book Page 9 Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM 2-9 If the CD-ROM does not automatically start, start the installation manually as follows: a. Double-click My Computer on the desktop. The My Computer window opens. b. Right-click the CD-ROM icon and choose AutoPlay. The Avid Unity Installation window opens. 3. Click Product Installers. The screen changes to the list of available products. 4.
0525701A_BK.book Page 10 Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM 2-10 Mounting Workspaces on a Media Server Trilligent Cluster and MediaNet workgroup workspaces are mapped to specific drive letters using the AISPortServer.ini file. This ensures that a relationship between streaming server mount points, FTP virtual directories, and mapped drives is maintained. n You must mount at least one workspace that can be used as the mount point for either the Windows Media Services software or the Real Server software.
0525701A_BK.book Page 11 Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM 2-11 Installing the Windows Media Services Software n Avid ships Media Servers with Windows Media Services preinstalled. If you are installing a new Media Server, you can skip this section. If you are rebuilding a Media Server, continue by installing Windows Media Services. You can use the Windows Media Services software to stream media files to the Internet. To install Windows Media Services, follow the instructions provided with the software.
0525701A_BK.book Page 12 Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM 2-12 Installing Real Server Software You can use Real Server software to stream media files to the Internet. To install the Real Server, follow the instructions provided with the software. Configuring Real Server Software n This procedure is a high-level overview only. For more information, see the Real Server Administrator help. To configure the Real Server software: 1. Start Real Server Administrator. 2. Navigate to Mount Points 3.
0525701A_BK.book Page 1 Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM CHAPTER 3 Configuring the Media Server as an FTP Server You might want to set up a Media Server as an FTP server. This allows media files to be uploaded into designated workspaces from remote systems. The FTP server uses Microsoft’s Internet Information Server (IIS) for FTP to allow the file uploads.
0525701A_BK.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM 3-2 Installing the FTP Server Software To install the IIS for FTP: 1. Locate the Windows 2000 Server CD-ROM and manual that came in your Media Server kit. 2. Insert the CD-ROM into the Media Server CD-ROM drive. 3. Follow the instructions in the Windows Server 2000 manual to install the FTP server. Configuring the FTP Server Software To configure IIS for FTP: 1.
0525701A_BK.book Page 1 Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM CHAPTER 4 Installing and Configuring the Load-Balancing Network Switch This chapter describes how to install and configure a Foundry ServerIron™ Load-Balancing (layer 4) network switch.
0525701A_BK.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM 4-2 Installing a Foundry Load-Balancing Switch To install the load-balancing switch: 1. Unpack the switch and its mounting hardware. 2. Attach the mounting brackets to each side of the front of the switch. Use the screws supplied with the switch. 3. Slide the switch into the rack and locate it at the bottom of a U-alignment space. n The load-balancing switch is only 1.75 U deep.
0525701A_BK.book Page 3 Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM 4-3 Configuring the MS Loopback Adapter If your Trilligent Cluster includes a Foundry load-balancing (layer 4) network switch, perform the following steps on each Media Server: 1. Right-click My Network Places on the desktop and select Properties from the menu. The Network and Dial-up Connections Properties window opens. 2. Locate the Loopback Adapter. 3. Right-click the Loopback adapter and select Properties from the menu.
0525701A_BK.book Page 4 Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM 4-4 Configuring the ServerIron Switch To configure basic physical parameters for your switch: 1. Connect a PC or laptop with HyperTerminal software to the Management Port on the ServerIron switch. You need a straight-through (null-modem) serial cable to make the connection. It should have a 9-pin connector on one end to attach to the switch and a 9-pin or 25-pin connector on the other end to attach to the PC or laptop. 2.
0525701A_BK.book Page 5 Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM 4-5 8. Set the switch default network gateway by typing: ServerIron(config)# ip default-gateway address where address is the IP address of a network gateway. 9. Set the domain by typing: ServerIron(config)# ip dns domain-name name where name is the domain name where the switch is installed. 10. Set the dns server IP address by typing: ServerIron(config)# ip dns server-address address where address is the dns server IP address. 11.
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0525701A_BK.book Page 1 Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM CHAPTER 5 Installing and Configuring a Routing Network Switch This chapter describes how to install and configure a Foundry FastIron™ routing (layer 2) network switch.
0525701A_BK.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM 5-2 Installing a Foundry Routing Network Switch To install the routing network switch: 1. Unpack the switch and its mounting hardware. 2. Attach the mounting brackets to each side of the front of the switch. Use the screws supplied with the switch. 3. Slide the switch into the rack and locate it at the bottom of a U-alignment space. 4. Attach the switch to the rack rails with the screws supplied with the switch.
0525701A_BK.book Page 3 Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM 5-3 Physical FastIron Switch Configuration To configure basic physical parameters for your switch: 1. Connect a PC or laptop with HyperTerminal software to the Management Port on the FastIron switch. You need a straight-through (null-modem) serial cable to make the connection. It should have a 9-pin connector on one end to attach to the switch and a 9-pin or 25-pin connector on the other end to attach to the PC or laptop. 2.
0525701A_BK.book Page 4 Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM 5-4 8. Set the switch default network gateway by typing: FastIron(config)# ip default-gateway address where address is the IP address of a network gateway. 9. Set the domain by typing: FastIron(config)# ip dns domain-name name where name is the domain name where the switch is installed. 10. Set the dns server IP address by typing: FastIron(config)# ip dns server-address address where address is the dns server IP address. 11.
0525701A_BK.book Page 1 Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM APPENDIX A Media Server Specifications The following sections provide the dimensions and weight, the environmental, the electrical, and the power cord specifications for the Media Server. Dimensions and Weight Table A-1 shows the dimensions and weight for the Media Server. Table A-1 Component Dimensions and Weight Component Height Width Depth Media Server 3.46 in (88 mm) 16.75 in (426 mm) 28 in (711 mm) Weight 51 lb (23.
0525701A_BK.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM A-2 Environment Table A-2 shows the environmental specifications for the Media Server. Table A-2 Component Media Server Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity 50°F to 95°F (10°C to 35°C) 10% to 80% noncondensing -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) 5% to 95% noncondensing Electrical Table A-3 shows the electrical specifications for the Media Server.
0525701A_BK.book Page 3 Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM A-3 Power Cords Select the power cords for the Media Server 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 A-1, must comply with CEE-22 requirements.
0525701A_BK.book Page 4 Tuesday, April 16, 2002 9:25 AM A-4 • European countries requirements: In Europe, use only an H05VV-F, , VDE, PVC, 3 x 1.00 mm2 power cord. Für den Gebrauch in Deutschland muß ein Netzkabel des Typs H05VV-F, , PVC, Größe, 3 x 1.00 mm2 verwendet werden. Table A-4 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.
