Setup guide

Chapter 2 Installing the MediaNetwork Windows 2000 or Windows XP Client Software
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Installation Prerequisites
The Windows Fibre Channel client software requires that you install several
software packages before you start an installation. Installing a MediaNetwork
client without the prerequisite software packages causes the client installer to
quit.
The Fibre Channel client requires the following software:
• Windows 2000 Service Pack 4, or Windows XP Service Pack 2
• Internet Explorer 5.5 or later
If you need to install a copy of Internet Explorer, a copy of the browser is
provided on the MediaNetwork CD-ROM in the directory \Extras\IE\IE5
(Internet Explorer 5.5) or \Extras\IE\IE6 (Internet Explorer 6.0).
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You should go to the Avid Knowledge Base and see the Microsoft Service Pack
and Security Bulletin Addendum for any security issues relating to hotfixes for
your Windows 2000 Professional operating system or Windows XP
Professional operating system.
Fibre Channel Adapter Board Software
After you install the Fibre Channel adapter board in the Windows client, you
need to install the latest Fibre Channel adapter software. The Avid Unity
MediaNetwork CD-ROM contains an ATTO
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driver specific for your board.
See the Avid Unity MediaNetwork release notes for the instructions on
loading the driver and firmware if needed.
Installing the Avid Products Software
The Windows 2000 or Windows XP Fibre Channel client requires a qualified
version of the Avid products software, which allows it to use the
MediaNetwork shared storage when the client is connected to a
MediaNetwork workgroup. Before you install the Fibre Channel client
software, install the qualified version of the Avid products software. To
determine if you have a qualified version of the Avid products software, see
the Avid Unity MediaNetwork Release Notes.