Setup guide

Avid Unity Media Engine
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When you purchase the optional Fibre Channel board, up to 26 Fibre Channel clients and up
to four Avid MEDIArray XT drive enclosures through a Fibre Channel switch. The Avid
Unity Media Engine connects up to 20 Ethernet clients using the built in gigabit Ethernet
port connected to an Ethernet switch. An optional Fibre Channel adapter board is available
for connecting additional storage and Fibre Channel clients.
Media Engine and Avid MEDIArray XT Slot Locations on the Rear Panel
The following table lists the standard and optional boards that are supported in the
Avid Unity Media Engine PCI slots.
Serial connector
Power
supply
modules
Mouse (top)
Keyboard (bottom)
USB connectors
Alarm Reset button
Optional Fibre Channel adapter in
the Avid Unity Media Engine
PCI slots
VGA monitor connector
2 Gigabit Ethernet ports
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Supported Slot Configuration
PCI Slot Interface Description
1 – 5 PCI, 32-bit None These slots are not used. No optional adapter boards are
supported.
6 PCI-X Fibre Channel The ATTO CTFC-41XS adapter board used to connect
to a Fibre Channel switch or additional storage.
This board is standard in the Avid MEDIArray XT. The
Avid MEDIArray XT enclosure adds additional storage
and uses this Fibre Channel connection to connect to a
Fibre Channel switch.
The ATTO CTFC-41XS adapter board is optional. It is
required when adding addition storage to the Avid Unity
Media Engine.