® ® Avid ISIS Client Guide
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Contents Using This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Who Should Use This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Symbols and Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 If You Need Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring Client Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Updating Client Manager Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Client Licensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Configuring Network Profiles and Firewalls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filtering the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Accessing the Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Bandwidth Reservations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Enabling Bandwidth Reservations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using This Guide The Avid® ISIS® media network provides a high-performance distributed file system that contains high-capacity shared media storage for workgroups of connected Avid editing workstations. This user’s guide describes how to connect your client system to the media network, mount workspaces, and configure your system for best performance. Unless noted otherwise, the material in this document applies to the Windows® and Mac OS® X operating systems.
If You Need Help 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. This symbol indicates a single-step procedure. Multiple arrows in a list indicate that you perform one of the actions listed.
Accessing the Online Documentation Accessing the Online Documentation The Avid ISIS online documentation contains all the product documentation in PDF format. You can access the documentation in the top-level AvidISISDocumentation folder on the Avid ISIS installer software kit. n 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.
1 Avid ISIS Client Manager Setup and Installation The following sections provide general information about your Avid ISIS system when you are configuring a client system: • Intel Pro/1000 Board and Driver Installation • Dual Port Network Connections • Myricom 10-Gb Board and Driver • Chelsio 10-Gb Board and Driver • Client Software Installation • Configuring Network Profiles and Firewalls • Configuring the Client Network Properties Most Windows® editing clients must use the 1-Gb Intel® Pro 100
Intel Pro/1000 Board and Driver Installation Intel Pro/1000 Slot Locations The following table lists the slot location of the Intel Pro/1000 boards for Windows client systems qualified with the Avid ISIS. Platform Intel Pro/1000 Board Slot HP Z800 4 HP Z400 3 HP xw8600 6 HP xw8400 3 HP Z400 and HP Z800 Integrated Network Port Not Supported The integrated Broadcom BCM5764 gigabit Ethernet controller in HP Z400 and HP Z800 Workstation is not supported as an ISIS client connection.
Intel Pro/1000 Board and Driver Installation Intel Pro Driver Configuration Settings You do not need to select the following settings, these setting are provided for reference. The Receive and Transmit buffers are set when you install the Avid ISIS Client software, the Flow Control and Interrupt settings are the Intel defaults.
Intel Pro/1000 Board and Driver Installation 6. Click the Advanced tab. 7. Click the Performance Options in the Setting list. 8. Click Properties. 9. Click Flow Control and set the Value to Rx&Tx Enabled. 10. Click Interrupt Moderation Rate and set the Value to Enabled. 11. Click Interrupt Throttling Rate and set the Value to Adaptive. 12. Check that the Receive Buffers and set the Value to 1024. 13. Check that the Transmit Buffers and set the Value to 1024. 14. Click OK to close the Performance Options.
Intel Pro/1000 Board and Driver Installation 15. Click the Power Management tab. 16. Deselect the reduce link speed during standby power saving option. 17. Click OK to close the Server Adapter Properties dialog box. 18. (Option) If this is a dual port adapter board, repeat steps 3 through 17 to configure the second Intel Pro 1000 port. 19. Restart the client system.
Dual Port Network Connections Dual Port Network Connections Dual 1-Gb Ethernet connections allow you to use a dual-attached client for redundancy and performance enhancements. The dual port Intel Pro network interface board is supported with Windows clients and the built-in dual Ethernet ports are supported with Macintosh clients. Each port is configured separately.
Myricom 10-Gb Board and Driver To install the Myricom adapter board in Windows clients: 1. Shutdown the Avid editing system. 2. Install Myricom adapter board in the slot and system that has been qualified: - Slot 4 in the HP Z800 - Slot 4 in the HP Z400 For slot information, search the Avid Knowledge Base for System Configuration Guidelines and Slot Configurations. 3. Double-click the myri10ge-1.1.9-win2008-x64 (64-bit) or myri10ge-1.1.9-x86.
Myricom 10-Gb Board and Driver Updating the 10 Gb Myricom Board Driver on Windows Clients The Myricom driver v1.1.9 is required for 10 Gb Windows clients. n This Windows upgrade section describes the Windows 7 operating system. Other Windows operating systems might be slightly different but have similar steps. To install the Myricom driver on Windows clients: 1. Copy the Myricom driver from the Avid ISIS software kit to the Windows 10 Gb 64-bit client. The Myricom driver can be found in the \Drivers\ISI
Myricom 10-Gb Board and Driver To configure the Myricom adapter board in Windows clients: 1. On your Windows 10-Gb client, right-click Network, select Properties. 2. Right-click on the Myricom adapter and select Properties. 3. Click Configure.
Myricom 10-Gb Board and Driver 4. Click the Advanced tab. 5. The following are the Avid ISIS Window’s client settings. Myricom 10 Gb Network Settings Option Setting Flow Control On IntrCoal 2 Transmit and Receive Buffers 2048 MTU 1500 Receive Side Scaling (RSS) Disabled 6. Click Ok. After changing the Myricom driver settings, restart your client system.
Myricom 10-Gb Board and Driver Installing the Myricom Board on Macintosh Clients The Avid ISIS software is available on the Avid ISIS Software kit. Load the files on your Avid editing client and use the following information to setup and Myricom 10-Gb adapter board. To install the Myricom adapter board in Macintosh clients: 1. Shutdown the Avid editing system. 2. Install the Myricom adapter board in slot 2 of a Macintosh Pro Nehalem system (2.66 GHz or 2.93 GHz).
Myricom 10-Gb Board and Driver To configure the Myricom adapter board in Macintosh clients: 1. On your Macintosh 10-Gb client, click Apple > System Preferences. 2. In the Internet & Wireless section, click Network. 3. In the left pane, select the Myricom entry and click Advanced.
Myricom 10-Gb Board and Driver 4. Click the Ethernet tab (depending on your Mac OS, this selection could be the Hardware tab). 5. Select the following settings. Myricom 10 Gb Network Settings Option Setting Configure Manually Speed Autoselect Duplex Full - Duplex, Flow-Control MTU Standard (1500) 6. Click Ok. After changing the Myricom driver settings, restart your client system.
Myricom 10-Gb Board and Driver Updating the Myricom Board Driver on Macintosh Clients The Myricom driver v1.3 is required for 10 Gb Macintosh clients with Mac OS v10.6.8 and v10.7.x. Previous versions of the Myricom driver do not work. If your Macintosh client has stopped functioning because you have attempted to access workspaces with an earlier version of the Myricom driver on Mac OS v10.6.8, see “Updating the Myricom Board Driver on Macintosh Clients From a Failed State” on page 24.
Chelsio 10-Gb Board and Driver Chelsio 10-Gb Board and Driver The Chelsio™ 10-Gb Ethernet PCI-e adapter boards are supported in the HP xw8400 and HPxw8600 editing systems and connect to the Avid ISIS system using a fiber optic cable. The Chelsio 10 Gb Ethernet adapter boards are equipped with a fully TCP/IP compliant chip that bypasses the network interface software processing. This TOE technology increases the server performance while reducing the CPU utilization.
Client Software Installation 3. Follow the on-screen prompts and restart the client when finished. n Once the client system has restarted, you must configure Ultra High Resolution settings in the Client Manager preferences. For more information, see “10-Gb Client Resolution Settings” on page 39. Client Software Installation This section contains information about installing or upgrading the client software on your system.
Client Software Installation 3. Type http://IP address of System Director in your browser. n If your Avid ISIS network includes a Domain Name System (DNS), you can type the System Director’s name in the browser (default Virtual name is AvidISIS). The ISIS Management Console opens. 4. Type your ISIS user name and password. 5. Click the Installers icon. An Installer Downloads screen opens. 6. Click the appropriate client installer.
Client Software Installation t (Windows) If the Client Manager icon is not available in the Windows taskbar, select Start > Programs > Avid > ISIS Client > ISISClientManager. t (Windows) Click the Client Manager icon in the Windows taskbar. t (Windows) Right-click the Client Manager icon and select Avid ISIS Client Manager. t (Macintosh) If the Client Manager alias icon is not available, select Go > Applications, and then double-click the AvidISIS folder.
Client Software Installation 6. Login using the Username and Password assigned to you by the Avid ISIS administrator. Do one of the following: t (Windows) Type your account name in the Username text box, and type your password in the Password text box. t (Windows) If your ISIS system is configured to use the Windows user name and password for your local system, select OS Login. By default, the Username and Password text boxes are inactive when you select this option.
Configuring Network Profiles and Firewalls After the software is successfully installed on your client, dismount the installer volume: To dismount the Avid ISIS installer volume on a Macintosh client: 1. Locate the mounted volumes listed in the left pane of the Finder window. 2. Select the volume that contains “AvidISIS” in the name. 3. Do one of the following: t Right-click the volume and select eject. t Drag the volume to the Trash in the dock and it will eject.
Configuring Network Profiles and Firewalls To configure the Client Manager settings for Windows Vista network profiles: 1. Verify which network connection profile(s) are used to connect to your ISIS system by doing the following: a. Click Start > Control Panel. The Windows Control Panel opens. b. Click “Network and Internet.” The Network and Internet window opens. c. Click “Network and Sharing Center.” The Network and Sharing Center window opens.
Configuring Network Profiles and Firewalls 4. In the Profiles section, click the checkbox next to each applicable network profile type to enable firewall configuration. n You only need to enable firewall configuration for the network profiles that are connected to your ISIS system. 5. Click the green check mark to apply the settings or the red X to close the dialog box without any changes. 6. Restart your Windows Vista system for the firewall configuration to take effect.
Configuring the Client Network Properties To make sure that the settings are correct when the firewall is enabled: 1. From the Windows Control Panel, open Security Center. The Windows Security Center window opens. 2. Click Windows Firewall. The Windows Firewall dialog box opens. 3. Click the General tab, and select On (recommended). You can select Off (not recommended) if you do not want to enable the firewall. 4. Deselect “Don’t allow exceptions.” 5. Click OK.
Configuring the Client Network Properties Windows Vista and Windows 7 Client Network Properties To configure the Ethernet port on your Windows Vista or Windows 7 clients: 1. Click Start and type ncpa.cpl in the Search text box. 2. Right-click the Local Area Connection and select Properties. 3. Select the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IP) option.
Configuring the Client Network Properties 4. Click the Properties button. The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box opens. 5. In the General tab, select the “Use the following IP address” option. 6. Type a unique IP address in the IP address text box. Depending on your configuration. t Direct connect configurations, see the Avid ISIS Setup Guide or ask your Avid ISIS administrator. t Switch configurations, see the Avid ISIS Setup Guide or ask your Avid ISIS administrator. 7.
Configuring the Client Network Properties Windows XP Client Network Properties To configure the Ethernet port on your Windows XP clients: 1. Right-click the Network icon on the desktop, and select Properties. The Network and Sharing Center window opens. 2. Right-click the Local Area Connection and select Properties. 3. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) option. 4. Click the Properties button. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box opens. 5.
Configuring the Client Network Properties 8. (Optional) If connecting to a corporate network or outside the ISIS subnet, you need to add the Default gateway and DNS server addresses. See your corporate administrator for the Default gateway and DNS server addresses. 9. Click OK to close each of the open dialog boxes and save the changes. 10. Close all the remaining open windows and dialog boxes. Macintosh Client Network Properties To configure the Ethernet port on your Macintosh clients: 1.
Configuring the Client Network Properties 5. Type a unique IP address in the IP Address text box. Depending on your configuration. t Direct connect configurations, see the Avid ISIS Setup Guide or ask your Avid ISIS administrator. t Switch configurations, see the Avid ISIS Setup Guide or ask your Avid ISIS administrator. 6. Type the appropriate subnet mask in the Subnet Mask text box. 7.
Configuring the Client Network Properties To ensure that the 10 Gb connection is the primary connection: 1. Start the Client Manager application. 2. Click the Network Interface Settings button from the toolbar of the Client Manager window. 3. Verify that the 10-Gb board appears in the network interfaces list and that Enabled is selected. The Network Interfaces dialog box opens. 4. Click the Protocols menu. 5. Verify that all of the options are selected.
Configuring the Client Network Properties To select the for the resolution preference: 1. Click the General Preference Settings button from the toolbar of the Client Manager window. The General Preferences dialog box opens. 2. In the Client Type drop down, select “Ultra High Resolution.” 3. Click the green check mark to apply the settings or the red X to close the dialog box without any changes.
2 Using Avid ISIS Client Manager This section contains the following topics: • Client Manager Window • Client Manager Buttons • Avid ISIS Shared Storage Network Connection • Avid ISIS Connection Tests • Mounting and Unmounting Workspaces • Workspace Display • Bandwidth Reservations • Administrative Tasks Avid ISIS Client Manager allows your client to connect to the Avid ISIS shared storage network.
Client Manager Window Client Manager Window The following illustration describes the sections of the Client Manager window.
Client Manager Buttons Client Manager Buttons The following table describes the Client Manager buttons. You can also hold the cursor over the button and get a tool tip on the button function.
Client Manager Buttons Button Location Function (Continued) Client Manager window toolbar Opens the Client Manager Help. Help is available in the language matching the language displayed.
Client Manager Buttons Button Location Function (Continued) Workspaces toolbar Assign Mount Point to Selected Workspace Workspaces toolbar Toggle Auto Mount Workspaces Workspaces toolbar Retrieve Details for the mounted workspaces Workspaces toolbar Retrieve Details for all workspaces Logs toolbar Saves the messages displayed in the current Client Manager window, the default location is: • (Windows) C:\Program Files\Avid\ISIS Client • (Macintosh) [Drive]:/Users/USERNAME Client Manager logs
Avid ISIS Shared Storage Network Connection Avid ISIS Shared Storage Network Connection The Client Manager automatically checks for all System Directors available in the Avid ISIS shared storage network. You can use the Client Manager to connect to the network, and you can set the Client Manager to reconnect automatically when you restart your system. If your system is a Zone 3 or a Zone 4 client, you must add a remote server name for your System Director.
Avid ISIS Shared Storage Network Connection t (Windows) If your ISIS system is configured to use the Windows user name and password for your local system, select OS Login. By default, the Username and Password text boxes are inactive when you select this option. t (Macintosh) Type your Avid ISIS account name in the Username text box, and type your password in the Password text box. 5. Click the Connect button.
Avid ISIS Shared Storage Network Connection Changing Your Password You can use the Client Manager to change the password you use to log on to your Avid ISIS user account. n If your user name and password are different for your client system and your Avid ISIS account, your system cannot automatically reconnect to the media network when you restart your system. To change your Avid ISIS account password: 1. Open the Client Manager (see “Connecting to the Avid ISIS Shared Storage Network” on page 46). 2.
Avid ISIS Shared Storage Network Connection To open the ISIS Management Console: t Click the Open Management Console button from the Systems section of the Client Manager window. Your default web browser opens to the ISIS Management Console login window. n The ISIS Management Console display might differ according to your user account’s access privileges. Avid ISIS Client and Zone Descriptions All clients in the media network are classified by zones, depending on how they connect to the network.
Avid ISIS Shared Storage Network Connection n Clients connected in one zone can run in any lower-numbered zone — for example, a Zone 3 client can also run as a Zone 2 or Zone 1 client.
Avid ISIS Shared Storage Network Connection 3. In the text box, type the actual server name or IP address of the Avid ISIS System Director to which you want to connect. You cannot use the virtual server name or the virtual IP address of the remote host. 4. Click the Add button. The Input dialog box opens. n The Client Manager user interface could take up to 30 seconds to display changes made in the Remote Host Settings. 5.
Avid ISIS Shared Storage Network Connection Option Description (Continued) Display Bandwidth in Bits Per Second Select this option to display bandwidth in bits per second. When deselect, the displayed bandwidth is in bytes per second. Measure Free Space In You can choose to display the amount of available space in your workspace either in gigabytes (GB) or in the total length of stored media (hours:minutes:seconds) at a selected resolution.
Avid ISIS Shared Storage Network Connection To set a client type: 1. Open the Client Manager. (For information on opening the Client Manager, see “Avid ISIS Shared Storage Network Connection” on page 46.) 2. Click the General Preference Settings button from the toolbar of the Client Manager window. The General Preferences dialog box opens. n Windows XP clients do not have a Windows Firewall section in the General Preferences window. 3.
Avid ISIS Connection Tests Network Interface Setting To select the Network Interface: 1. Open the Client Manager. (For information on opening the Client Manager, see “Avid ISIS Shared Storage Network Connection” on page 46.) 2. Click the Network Interface Settings button from the toolbar of the Client Manager window. The Network Interfaces dialog box opens. 3. Make sure your ISIS Ethernet network connection is selected. 4. Click the Protocols button and verify the options. 5.
Mounting and Unmounting Workspaces Mounting and Unmounting Workspaces Your Avid ISIS user account must have access to at least one workspace. For information on workspace access, see “Creating Client Accounts for Users” in the Avid ISIS Administration Guide. When you have one or more workspaces mounted and the connection to the System Director is subsequently lost, a message appears in the Log pane of the Client Manager window. The Client Manager icon in the Taskbar changes color (for Windows systems).
Mounting and Unmounting Workspaces The next time you login to your client system, the Client Manager automatically mounts the selected workspace. To mount multiple Avid ISIS workspaces on your system: 1. Open the Client Manager. The Workspaces list opens. The Online field displays a green ball for workspaces that are already mounted. You can filter the Workspaces list by Workspace name. 2. Do one of the following: t Select multiple non-contiguous workspaces with Control+click.
Mounting and Unmounting Workspaces To unmount multiple Avid ISIS workspaces on your system: 1. Make sure your Avid application is not running. 2. Open the Client Manager. The Workspaces list opens. The Online field displays a green ball for workspaces that are already mounted. You can filter the Workspaces list by Workspace name. 3. Do one of the following: t Select multiple non-contiguous workspaces with Control+click.
Workspace Display 4. Click the Choose drive letter menu, and select the drive letter you want to use for mounting workspaces. Option Description Next available drive letter (letter:) Mounts the workspace to the next available drive letter, working backward from drive Z: Select drive letter Mounts the workspace to the selected available drive letter. UNC (\\path) (Windows) Uses a Universal Naming Convention (UNC) path for the mounted workspace instead of a drive letter. 5.
Workspace Display Retrieving Workspace Details When you connect to an ISIS system, only the workspace names are displayed; you need to retrieve additional workspace details manually. You do not have to mount a workspace to retrieve its details. To retrieve details for one or more selected workspaces: 1. Do one of the following: t Select a single workspace by clicking on a workspace row. t Select multiple non-contiguous workspaces with Control+click.
Bandwidth Reservations Filtering the Display If the Workspaces list contains a large number of workspaces, you might want to filter the items in the list. To filter the Workspaces list: t Type part or all of a workspace name in the “Search Workspaces” field. The Workspaces list updates to display the workspace names that match the text entered. To display all Workspaces: t Delete the text in the “Search Workspaces” field. The Workspaces list updates to display all available Workspaces.
Bandwidth Reservations Enabling Bandwidth Reservations The Bandwidth dialog must be enabled in order to manage bandwidth reservations. To enable the Bandwidth Dialog: 1. Open the Client Manager. 2. Click the General Preference Settings button. 3. Select “Enable Bandwidth Columns.” 4. (Option) Select “Display Bandwidth in Bits Per Second” to display bandwidth in bits per second instead of megabytes per second. 5.
Administrative Tasks n If the selected bandwidth value exceeds the limits imposed either by the client type specified by the Client Manager or the reserved bandwidth value set in the Management Console, a warning symbol will appear next to the Total Rate value. You will be able to save these values, but not to create or modify an existing reservation. 5. Click the green check mark to apply the settings or the red X to close the dialog box without any changes. 6.
Administrative Tasks t Click the Clear button for each cache file you want to clear. t Click the Clear All button to clear all cached data. 4. Click the red X to close the dialog box. Using Logs and Messages The Client Manager keeps a log of information, warnings, and error messages. You can view the current login the Messages section of the Client Manager window. You can also save a copy of the log, and you can clear the log maintained for the current work session.
3 Avid PathDiag Tool This chapter contains the following topics: • Starting Avid PathDiag Tool • PathDiag Tool Interface • Diagnostic Tests • Starting and Stopping the Test • Test Results Avid PathDiag tool is a diagnostic utility that allows you to validate your Avid ISIS storage group by quantifying the throughput of Windows or Macintosh editing applications accessing Avid ISIS workspaces.
Starting Avid PathDiag Tool Starting Avid PathDiag Tool To start Avid PathDiag tool, do one of the following: t (Windows) Select Start > All Programs > Avid > ISIS Client > PathDiag. t (Macintosh) Select Go > Applications, and then double-click the AvidISIS folder. In this folder, double-click the PathDiag icon. The Avid PathDiag tool opens.
PathDiag Tool Interface PathDiag Tool Interface The primary user interface of PathDiag tool consists of 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 progresses. You access auxiliary controls through dialog boxes.
PathDiag Tool Interface Settings Area The Settings area in the main window 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 “Diagnostic Tests” on page 69. Control Area The Control area in the main window has Start and Stop buttons along with test timing information. For more information, see “Starting and Stopping the Test” on page 76.
PathDiag Tool Interface 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 Indicates the Win32 file access API is being used. This indicator is displayed for local disks, mounted ISIS workspaces, and network file shares.
Diagnostic Tests Item Description Peak Read or Peak The peak latency for individual I/O operations (either reads or writes) that have been Write MS/100 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.
Diagnostic Tests 2. Adjust the test parameters using the information provided in the following table, the ISIS Read/Write Test Name selection is recommended. Parameter Description Test Name The following are predefined selections that perform either read or write testing at a bandwidth similar to that required for DV 25, DV 50, IMX 30, or low resolution operation.
Diagnostic Tests 3. If necessary, specify paths and file names for optional test and error log files as follows: a. Click Optional Log Files. The Avid ISIS PathDiag Optional Log Files dialog box opens. b. 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 file name. c.
Diagnostic Tests To access the custom test settings options: 1. Click Custom Test in the PathDiag tool Settings dialog box. The dialog box expands to display the Custom Test Settings area. 2. Adjust the custom test parameters described in the following table, as required: Parameter Description File Access Method PathDiag tool supports more than one interface or protocol for accessing data. This option allows you to control which interface is used.
Diagnostic Tests Parameter Description (Continued) Reads vs Writes PathDiag tool 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.
Diagnostic Tests Parameter Description (Continued) Use named common file for Reads 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.
Diagnostic Tests 2. Select Network Connectivity Test from the File Access Method menu. The Network Hosts list displays the available systems in your network. 3. Type the host name or the IP address of the network system you want to test. 4. (Option) Set the Ping Data Buffer Size. The default buffer size is 8192 bytes, and the maximum buffer size is 64 KB. 5. Click OK. When you run the Network Connectivity test, results display in the Test Results graph area of the PathDiag tool.
Starting and Stopping the Test The following table describes the test results.
Test Results Test Results This section provides information to help you interpret test results displayed in the PathDiag tool 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 to close the test files, so the test file size (which you can configure for custom tests) can affect the overall measured throughput.
Test Results The following are a few items to look for: • 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 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. It is normal for the maximum read bandwidth to be greater that maximum write bandwidth.
4 Data Migration Utility This section contains the following topics: • Data Migration Between Avid Storage Networks • Data Migration Utility Installation • Logging Into the Data Migration Utility • Data Migration Window • Data Migration Buttons • Running the Data Migration Utility • Transfer Preferences • Transfer Queue and Logs The Data Migration Utility is used for moving data from workspaces in the Avid MediaNetwork infrastructure to the ISIS infrastructure.
Data Migration Between Avid Storage Networks Data Migration clients requirement: 1. Update your Windows or Macintosh client to the appropriate Avid MediaNetwork and Avid ISIS client software versions. 2. Connect your shared storage network cables: t Avid Unity MediaNetwork client — Fibre Channel connection to the Avid Unity MediaNetwork. t ISIS Windows client — to the Intel Pro 1000 PT board on your Windows client (see “Windows Client Systems Qualified for Data Migration” on page 81).
Data Migration Between Avid Storage Networks Avid MediaNetwork v5.1.3 or v4.2.4 infrastructures. Using the Data Migration Utility clients can copy data files from the Avid MediaNetwork to ISIS infrastructures, or between ISIS infrastructures. n Dual connected clients are only supported with the ATTO FC-41ES board in supported Windows client systems and slots listed in “Windows Client Systems Qualified for Data Migration” on page 81.
Data Migration Utility Installation 7. Change this setting from AUTO to x8:x8. 8. Press F10 to Save. 9. Save Changes and Exit. Data Migration Utility Installation To install the Data Migration Utility: 1. Load the Avid ISIS v3.2 or later client software and any updates required for the release. 2. Restart the ISIS client. 3. Load the Avid Data Migration software. The Avid Data Migration software can be found in the Avid ISIS software installer kit in the following location \AvidISISUtilities\ISIS Data Mi
Logging Into the Data Migration Utility To connect to the Avid ISIS network: 1. Load the Data Migration software (see “Data Migration Utility Installation” on page 82). 2. Click Start > Programs > Avid > Data Migration Utility, and select Data Migration Utility. The System Login Dialog box for both the MediaNetwork and the ISIS shared storage systems opens. 3. Log-in using your Administrator account (Administrator is already entered): a.
Data Migration Window Data Migration Window The following illustration describes the sections of the Data Migration Utility window. 1 Data Migration toolbar — contains buttons for connecting or disconnecting to the shared storage environments, hiding the Verify and Move Data and Transfer Queue panels, and opening the Transfer Preferences and Help dialog boxes. 2 Selection area — for selecting the MediaNetwork workspaces to be copied to the ISIS.
Data Migration Buttons Data Migration Buttons The following table describes the Data Migration Utility buttons. You can also hold the cursor over the button and get a tool tip on the button function.
Running the Data Migration Utility Button Location Function (Continued) Verify and Move Data toolbar Data Migration button starts the copy from MediaNetwork to ISIS. This button is disabled if the amount of data in the source is greater than destination capacity. Transfer Queue toolbar Clears the Transfer Queue panel of Completed, Failed and Canceled transfers. This button does not clear Active, Pending and Paused transfers. Transfer Queue toolbar Pauses the process of the data being copied.
Running the Data Migration Utility To copy data: 1. Open the Data Migration Utility. (For information on opening the Data Migration Utility, see “Logging Into the Data Migration Utility” on page 82.) 2. Selected one or multiple Workspaces from the Select Workspaces. 3. Choose your destination Storage Group on the ISIS. n The ISIS Storage Group must be already available before you start the Data Migration Utility. 4. Click Start Migration button to begin migration.
Transfer Preferences Transfer Preferences You can set the following options in the Transfer Preferences dialog box. • Preserve file and directory timestamps — When checked the timestamps associated with the files and directories are copied to the ISIS system. If unchecked the current date is used. • Overwrite existing files — If there are existing files with the same name as the file being copied, the existing file is overwritten with the file being copied.
Transfer Queue and Logs Transfer Queue and Logs The Data Migration Utility keeps a log of Files Transferred and Files Failed. You can view the current log in the Transfer Queue section of the Data Migration Utility window. The log file is automatically deleted and a new one is started every time you open the Data Migration Utility. You can save a copy of the log or the log for the current work session. n The Data Migration Utility clears all logs when you exit the application.
Index Numerics 10 Gb adapter board connection to ISIS engine 38 See also Chelsio 10 Gb adapter board See also Myricom 10 Gb adapter board A Accessing Client Manager Help 60 Adding remote host 50 Administration tool See Management Console Administrative tasks clearing cached data 62 setting Client Manager display properties 51 using logs 63 Assigning mount points 57 Auto Connect (to System Directors) 46 Auto Mount (Workspaces) 55 Auto Reserve (bandwidth reservations) 62 Auto-connect (Client Manager) 27 Aut
Index Windows slots 25 Clearing cached data (Client Manager) 62 Client Manager logs 63 Client 10 Gb connections 16 dual 1 Gb connections 16 installers 26 licensing 30 network properties 33 Windows 33 Client Manager accessing Help 60 Auto Connect 46 Auto Mount workspaces 55 auto-connect 27 Bandwidth dialog 61 bandwidth reservation 60 buttons 43 changing ISIS passwords 48 clearing cached data 62 clearing logs 63 configure 27 configuring mount points 57 connecting from Zone clients 46, 50 connecting to ISIS 4
Index icons 85 loading software 81, 82 login 82 logs 89 Macintosh 80 network adapter slots 80 settings 88 start copy 86 stopping the copy 86 supported client operating systems 80 supported infrastructures 79 transfer queue 89 window described 84 Windows clients 80 Diagnostic tests (PathDiag tool) 69 Diagnostic tools PathDiag tool 64 Disk image (Macintosh) dismounting 29 mounting 29 Dismounting disk images (Macintosh) 29 Display Bandwidth in Bits Per Second (Client Manager display properties) 52 Display pro
Index properties 34, 36, 37 Interpreting PathDiag tool test results 77 ISIS Administration tool See Management Console ISIS Client Manager See Client Manager ISIS Management Console See Management Console L Letterless (UNC) drive mapping See mount points Licensing (client) 30 Logging Client Manager 63 Data Migration 89 PathDiag tool 71 Login Data Migration Utility 82 Logs Client Manager 63 PathDiag tool 71 Loop (PathDiag tool standard test) 70 M Macintosh Client Manager installation 29 client network pro
Index average rate calculation 77 Average Read or Average Write (Test Results graph) 68 control area 67 custom tests 71 diagnostic tests 69 File Access Protocol indicator 68 I/O Operation indicator 68 interface 66 interpreting results 77 logging test results 71 measurement strategy 78 messages area 67 Network Connectivity test 74 Peak Read or Peak Write MS/100 (Test Results graph) 69 performance graph 77 Recent Read or Recent Write (Test Results graph) 68 results area 67 Self-Test (File Access Protocol ind
Index Testing network connection 54 Training services 10 Transfer Queue (Data Migration Utility) 89 Transfer Rate (PathDiag tool standard test) 73 Transfer Size (PathDiag tool standard test) 73 Transmit descriptors (Ethernet board setting) 13 Troubleshooting 9 U UHRC Client Chelsio 10 Gb adapter board 39 UNC (Universal Naming Convention) paths letterless drive mappings (Client Manager display properties) 51 See also mount points Unmounting Workspaces 55 Unreserving (releasing) bandwidth reservations 61 Us
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