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0550201A_BK.book Page 2 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 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.
0550201A_BK.book Page 3 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM “This software contains V-LAN ver. 3.0 Command Protocols which communicate with V-LAN ver. 3.0 products developed by Videomedia, Inc. and V-LAN ver. 3.0 compatible products developed by third parties under license from Videomedia, Inc. Use of this software will allow “frame accurate” editing control of applicable videotape recorder decks, videodisc recorders/players and the like.” The following disclaimer is required by Altura Software, Inc.
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0550201A_BK.book Page 5 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Contents Using This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Who Should Use This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Symbols and Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 If You Need Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0550201A_BK.book Page 6 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Chapter 2 Installing the Media Server Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Setting Up a Media Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Checking the Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Installing the Windows 2000 Hotfixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Setting the Date, Time, and Time Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0550201A_BK.book Page 7 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Appendix A Media Server Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Power Cord Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0550201A_BK.book Page 8 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Figures Figure 1 Attaching an Optical Cable to the Fibre Channel Adapter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 8 Figure 2 Installing a GBIC Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Figure 3 Port Layout for 1-Gb MEDIASwitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Figure 4 Installing an SFP Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Figure 5 Port Layout for 2-Gb MEDIASwitches .
0550201A_BK.book Page 9 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Using This Guide Congratulations on your purchase of a MediaNetwork Media Server. You can connect the Media Server to a Trilligent™ Cluster or to a MediaNetwork 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 MediaNetwork workgroup might not contain all of the components or features described in the documentation.
0550201A_BK.book Page 10 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Using This Guide • Chapter 4, “Installing the Load–Balancing Network Switch,” describes how to install and configure a load-balancing network switch that you purchased from Avid. • Chapter 5, “Installing the Network Routing Switch,” describes how to install and configure a network routing switch that you purchased from Avid.
0550201A_BK.book Page 11 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Symbols and Conventions Symbol or Convention Meaning or Action > 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. t This symbol indicates a single-step procedure. Multiple arrows in a list indicate that you perform one of the actions listed. k This symbol represents the Apple or Command key.
0550201A_BK.book Page 12 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Using This Guide If You Need Help If you are having trouble using the MediaNetwork Media Server: 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 the release notes supplied with your Avid application for the latest information that might have become available after the hardcopy documentation was printed. 3.
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0550201A_BK.book Page 14 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Using This Guide Avid Educational Services For information on courses/schedules, training centers, certifications, courseware, and books, please visit www.avid.com/training or call Avid Sales at 800-949-AVID (800-949-2843).
0550201A_BK.book Page 15 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Chapter 1 Installing the Media Server Hardware This chapter describes how to install and connect a Media Server to a Trilligent Cluster or to a MediaNetwork workgroup. In a Trilligent Cluster, you can connect up to 20 Media Servers to the MediaNetwork storage. In a MediaNetwork workgroup, you can connect up to 2 Media Servers to the MediaNetwork storage.
0550201A_BK.book Page 16 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Chapter 1 Installing the Media Server Hardware 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.
0550201A_BK.book Page 17 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Connecting the Media Server Cables Installing the Media Server Rack-Mount Rails Follow the instructions supplied in the rail kit to install the Media Server rack-mount rails 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.
0550201A_BK.book Page 18 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Chapter 1 Installing the Media Server Hardware Connecting a Media Server to a Standard Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse If you are using a standard monitor, keyboard, and mouse, you can install them on a desktop next to a rack or you can mount them on a shelf in the rack.
0550201A_BK.book Page 19 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Connecting the Media Server Cables Connecting a Media Server to the KVM To connect the Media Server to a KVM: 1. Locate a KVM cable in the kit. It has a 25-pin connector on one end and a 9-pin connector, a keyboard connector, and a mouse connector on the other end. 2. Attach the 25-pin connector to a free port on the back of the KVM. Secure the connector with the thumbscrews in the connector. 3.
0550201A_BK.book Page 20 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Chapter 1 Installing the Media Server Hardware 5. Plug the optical cable connector into the Fibre Channel adapter board connector. The optical cable connector and the Fibre Channel adapter board connector are keyed and fit together only one way. You should hear a click when the optical cable is properly seated (see Figure 1).
0550201A_BK.book Page 21 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Connecting the Media Server Cables Connecting to a 1-Gb MEDIASwitch Use the following procedure to correctly connect an optical GBIC and optical cable to a 1-Gb MEDIASwitch. To connect an optical cable to the 1-Gb MEDIASwitch: 1. Locate the optical GBIC in the Media Server kit. 2. Route the optical cable from the Media Server to the MEDIASwitch, if it has not been installed already. 3.
0550201A_BK.book Page 22 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Chapter 1 Installing the Media Server Hardware 6. Remove the protective cover from the optical GBIC in the MEDIASwitch. 7. Attach the connector on the optical cable into the optical GBIC for the Media Server (see Figure 3). Firmly push the plug on the optical cable into the connectors on the optical GBIC. 8. Label the optical cable with the name or location of the Media Server to which it connects.
0550201A_BK.book Page 23 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Connecting the Media Server Cables Connecting to a 2-Gb MEDIASwitch Use the following procedure to correctly connect an optical SFP and optical cable to a 2-Gb MEDIASwitch. To connect an optical cable to the 2-Gb MEDIASwitch: 1. Locate the optical SFP in the Media Server kit. 2. Route the optical cable from the Media Server to the MEDIASwitch, if it has not been installed already. 3.
0550201A_BK.book Page 24 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Chapter 1 Installing the Media Server Hardware 7. Attach the connector on the optical cable into the optical SFP for the Media Server (see Figure 5). Firmly push the plug on the optical cable into the connectors on the optical SFP. 8. Label the optical cable with the name or location of the Media Server to which it connects.
0550201A_BK.book Page 25 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Chapter 2 Installing the Media Server Software This chapter describes how to install and configure the appropriate software on a Media Server to make it function in a Trilligent Cluster or a MediaNetwork workgroup. Installing the necessary software is a multistep process; make sure you complete the following sections in sequential order.
0550201A_BK.book Page 26 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Chapter 2 Installing the Media Server Software Setting Up a Media Server To set up a Media Server in a Trilligent Cluster or a MediaNetwork workgroup, perform all of the operations in the following sections on each Media Server. Quick Summary If you are familiar with configuring Windows 2000 Server systems, you can skip the detailed instructions in this chapter and perform the steps outlined here.
0550201A_BK.book Page 27 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Setting Up a Media Server To determine the version of the Windows 2000 operating system installed on the Media Server: 1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop, and select Properties. The System Properties dialog box opens. 2. Look at the System area, which 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.
0550201A_BK.book Page 28 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Chapter 2 Installing the Media Server Software Installing the Windows 2000 Hotfixes You need to install the correct hotfixes on a Media Server to improve system stability and performance. For the best results, install the hotfixes from the folders in the following order: • WebDAVServiceProvider (Q296441) • Service Rollup (w2kSP2SRP1) To install the WebDAVServiceProvider hotfixes: 1.
0550201A_BK.book Page 29 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Setting Up a Media Server To set the date, time, time zone, and Daylight Saving Time options on a Media Server: 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 Media Server. By default, Windows 2000 sets the time zone to “(GMT - 8:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada), Tijuana.” 5.
0550201A_BK.book Page 30 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Chapter 2 Installing the Media Server Software 6. Click the Properties button. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box opens. 7. Select the “Use the following IP address” option. 8. Type an appropriate IP address in the IP Address text box, and press Enter. The Media Server should fill in the subnet mask automatically. If not, type the subnet mask in the Subnet Mask text box. 9.
0550201A_BK.book Page 31 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Setting Up a Media Server The Media Server requires you to allocate from 768 MB to 1536 MB of virtual memory on drive D:. To set the virtual memory size: 1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop, and select Properties. The System Properties dialog box opens. 2. Click the Advanced tab. The Advanced Settings dialog box opens. 3. Click the Performance Options button. The Performance Options dialog box opens. 4. Click the Change button.
0550201A_BK.book Page 32 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Chapter 2 Installing the Media Server Software Configuring a Media Server A Media Server requires software for it to communicate with the File Manager and to stream media files to an in-house network or to the Internet. The following sections describe how to install and configure your Media Server.
0550201A_BK.book Page 33 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Configuring a Media Server 5. Click Install Media Server. The InstallShield Wizard opens to the Welcome screen. 6. Accept the default values presented by the InstallShield Wizard. The Setup Status screen opens, showing the installation progress indicator while the software is being installed. 7. When the InstallShield Wizard Complete screen opens, click the “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” option. 8.
0550201A_BK.book Page 34 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Chapter 2 Installing the Media Server Software # To mount a specific workspace using a fixed drive letter, add one line # for each workspace in the following format: # #U: Workspace name #G: Workspace1 #H: Workspace2 # The remaining available drive letters will be used to mount other workspaces, # in alphabetical order, up to the maximum of 21 workspaces. # 4. Save the AISPortServer.ini file. 5.
0550201A_BK.book Page 35 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Configuring a Media Server Configuring the Windows Media Technology Software n This procedure is a high-level overview only. For more information, see the Windows Media Technology Administration Help. To configure the Windows Media Services software: 1. Start the Windows Media Technology Administration interface. 2.
0550201A_BK.book Page 36 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Chapter 2 Installing the Media Server Software 3. Add a Mount Point, rename it, and map its Base path to a Trilligent workspace you have created to store your RealMedia™ files. 4. Apply your changes and restart the Media Server. 5. When the Media Server restarts, test that the Mount Point is correctly mapped: a. Copy a sample RealMedia file to the Trilligent workspace. b. Click the Start button, and select Run. The Run dialog box opens.
0550201A_BK.book Page 37 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 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 you to upload media files into designated workspaces from remote systems. The FTP server uses Microsoft’s Internet Information Server (IIS) for the file uploads.
0550201A_BK.book Page 38 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Chapter 3 Configuring the Media Server As an FTP Server 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 2000 Server manual to install the FTP server software.
0550201A_BK.book Page 39 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Chapter 4 Installing the Load–Balancing Network Switch This chapter describes how to install and configure a Foundry Networks® ServerIron™ load-balancing (Layer 4) network switch.
0550201A_BK.book Page 40 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Chapter 4 Installing the Load–Balancing Network Switch Installing the ServerIron Switch To install the ServerIron switch: 1. Unpack the switch and its mounting hardware. 2. Attach the mounting brackets to each side of the front of the switch, using 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.
0550201A_BK.book Page 41 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Configuring the MS Loopback Adapter Configuring the MS Loopback Adapter If your Trilligent Cluster includes a Foundry Networks load-balancing (Layer 4) network switch, you need to configure the MS loopback adapter on each Media Server. To configure the MS loopback adapter: 1. Right-click the My Network Places icon on the desktop, and select Properties. The Network and Dial-up Connections window opens. 2. Locate the Loopback Adapter icon. 3.
0550201A_BK.book Page 42 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Chapter 4 Installing the Load–Balancing Network Switch Configuring the ServerIron Switch To configure the basic physical parameters for your switch: 1. Connect a PC or a laptop with HyperTerminal™ software to the management port on the ServerIron switch. You need a straightthrough (null-modem) serial cable to make the connection.
0550201A_BK.book Page 43 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Advanced ServerIron Switch Configuration 9. Set the domain by typing: ServerIron(config)# ip dns domain-name name where name is the name of the domain 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 IP address of the DNS server. 11. Save all the changes in memory by typing: ServerIron(config)# write memory 12.
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0550201A_BK.book Page 45 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Chapter 5 Installing the Network Routing Switch This chapter describes how to install and configure a Foundry Networks FastIron™ network routing (Layer 2) switch.
0550201A_BK.book Page 46 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Chapter 5 Installing the Network Routing Switch Installing the FastIron Switch To install the FastIron switch: 1. Unpack the switch and its mounting hardware. 2. Attach the mounting brackets to each side of the front of the switch, using 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, using the screws supplied with the switch.
0550201A_BK.book Page 47 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Configuring the FastIron Switch Configuring the FastIron Switch To configure the basic physical parameters for your switch: 1. Connect a PC or a 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.
0550201A_BK.book Page 48 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Chapter 5 Installing the Network Routing Switch 9. Set the domain by typing: FastIron(config)# ip dns domain-name name where name is the name of the domain 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 IP address of the DNS server. 11. Save all the changes in memory by typing: FastIron(config)# write memory 12.
0550201A_BK.book Page 49 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Appendix A Media Server Specifications This appendix provides the dimensions and weight, and the environmental, the electrical, and the power cord specifications for the Media Server. Dimensions and Weight The dimensions and weight for the Media Server are as follows: • Height — 3.46 inches (88 mm) • Width — 16.75 inches (426 mm) • Depth — 28.00 inches (711 mm) • Weight — 51.0 pounds (23.
0550201A_BK.book Page 50 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Appendix A Media Server Specifications Electrical Specifications The electrical specifications for the Media Server are as follows: • Voltage — 115 or 230 V ac • Frequency — 50 to 60 Hz • Watts (Max. U.S.) — 300 W Power Cord Specifications Select the power cords for the Media Server according to the country destination; power cords must comply with local safety requirements.
0550201A_BK.book Page 51 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Power Cord Specifications Select the cord set according to the current rating of your unit. The following table lists the selection criteria for power cords in the United States, Canada, and Europe. Figure 7 • NEMA 5-15P Style Plug European 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.
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0550201A_BK.book Page 53 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Appendix B Regulatory and Safety Notices FCC Notice This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
0550201A_BK.book Page 54 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM 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 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC.
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0550201A_BK.book Page 56 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:44 AM Appendix B Regulatory and Safety Notices (2) Products for the Mac OS X Operating System: products were tested in a typical Avid Xpress, Avid Xpress DV, Film Composer, Media Composer, MediaDock 2+, MediaDock LVD, MediaDrive, MediaRAID, MEDIArray, MEDIArray Drive, MEDIArray II, MEDIArray II Drive, Meridien I/O box, or Symphony configuration. (3) Products for the UNIX Operating System: products were tested in an AirPlay or VideoSPACE configuration.
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