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2 Installing the Avid ISIS System
This chapter describes how to install an Avid ISIS and the Ethernet switches to create a
workgroup. The workgroup can be standalone or connected to an in-house network.
Topics in this chapter include:
Avid ISIS Hardware
Installing Avid ISIS Hardware in a Rack
Installing the Avid ISIS Drives
Connecting a Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse
Connecting Power Cords
Configuring Considerations
Connecting Clients Directly to the System Director
Force10 Ethernet Switch
Connecting to an In-House Network
Turning On the Avid ISIS 5000 Hardware
Avid ISIS Hardware
The Avid ISIS ships with six on-board 1-Gb Ethernet ports. The Avid ISIS has two
autosensing power supply modules that set the voltage automatically for either 100 V or
240 V at 50 to 60 Hz. For detailed specifications, see “Electrical” on page 170.
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The Windows Product Key Certificate of Authenticity is attached to the top of the Engine.
The standard Avid ISIS components:
Data drives — Each Engine has sixteen, 2 TB, externally accessible, data drives.
System drives — The Avid ISIS uses two externally accessible, mirrored system drives
for the operating system and application software.
Ethernet switch — the Ethernet switch is needed when you are connecting more than
four clients. You need to install 10 Gb modules in the Ethernet switch when connecting
optional Avid ISIS Engines.