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1 Avid make manage move media Avid Unity MediaNetwork File Manager Setup Guide

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3 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. for the use of its Mac2Win software and Sample Source Code: Altura Software, Inc. The following disclaimer is required by Ultimatte Corporation: Certain real-time compositing capabilities are provided under a license of such technology from Ultimatte Corporation and are subject to copyright protection. The following disclaimer is required by 3Prong.com Inc.: Certain waveform and vector monitoring capabilities are provided under a license from 3Prong.com Inc. Attn. Government User(s). Restricted Rights Legend U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. This Software and its documentation are commercial computer software or commercial computer software documentation. In the event that such Software or documentation is acquired by or on behalf of a unit or agency of the U.S. Government, all rights with respect to this Software and documentation are subject to the terms of the License Agreement, pursuant to FAR (a) and/or DFARS (a), as applicable. Trademarks 888 I/O, Adrenaline, AirPlay, AirSPACE, AirSPACE HD, AniMatte, AudioSuite, AudioVision, AutoSync, Avid, AVIDdrive, Avid Mojo, AVIDdrive Towers, AvidNet, AvidNetwork, AVIDstripe, Avid Unity, Avid Xpress, AVoption, AVX, CamCutter, ChromaCurve, ChromaWheel, DAE, D-Fi, D-fx, Digidesign, Digidesign Audio Engine, Digidesign Intelligent Noise Reduction, DigiDrive, DigiTranslator, DINR, D-Verb, Equinox, ExpertRender, FieldPak, Film Composer, FilmScribe, FluidMotion, HIIP, HyperSPACE, HyperSPACE HDCAM, IllusionFX, Image Independence, Intraframe, is9, is18, is23, is36, Lo-Fi, Magic Mask, make manage move media, Marquee, Matador, Maxim, MCXpress, Media Composer, MediaDock, MediaDock Shuttle, Media Fusion, Media Illusion, MediaLog, Media Reader, Media Recorder, MEDIArray, MediaShare, Meridien, MetaSync, NaturalMatch, Nearchive, NetReview, NewsCutter, Nitris, OMF, OMF Interchange, OMM, Open Media Framework, Open Media Management, ProEncode, Pro Tools, QuietDrive, Recti-Fi, RetroLoop, rs9, rs18, Sci-Fi, Softimage, Sound Designer II, SPACE, SPACEShift, Symphony, the Avid DS logo, Trilligent, UnityRAID, Vari-Fi, Video Slave Driver, VideoSPACE, and Xdeck are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. inews, inews ControlAir, and Media Browse are trademarks of inews, LLC. Asanté and FriendlyNET are registered trademarks; IntraCore is a trademark of Asanté Technologies, Inc. ATTO is a trademark of ATTO Technology, Inc. Ghost is a registered trademark of Symantec Corporation in the United States and other countries. Hyperterminal is a registered trademark of Hilgraveve, Inc. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Windows 2000 are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. SAN InSite is a trademark of Vixel Corporation. ScheduALL is a trademark of VizuALL, Inc. Avid Unity MediaNetwork File Manager Setup Guide Part Rev. A June

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5 Contents Using This Guide Who Should Use This Guide About This Guide Symbols and Conventions If You Need Help If You Have Documentation Comments How to Order Documentation Related Information Avid Educational Services Chapter 1 Preinstallation Overview Before You Begin MediaNetwork and Trilligent Cluster Components Storage Subsystem Media Server Subsystem for a Trilligent Cluster File Manager Failover Configurations Component Layout Recommendations Single-Rack Layout Multiple-Rack Layout Chapter 2 Installing the MediaNetwork Storage Subsystem Hardware. 27 Installing Rack-Mount Rails and Brackets Installing File Managers and Storage Subsystem Components Uninterruptible Power Sources Installing the MEDIArray II Drive Enclosures Installing the MEDIArray II Drive Enclosure Rack-Mount Rails. 29 Mounting the MEDIArray II Drive Enclosure

6 Installing the MEDIArray II Drives Connecting the MEDIArray II Drive Enclosure Power Cords Setting the MEDIArray II Drive Enclosure IDs Installing a Standard Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse Installing the Shelf Installing the Monitor Connecting the Monitor Power Cord Installing the Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse (KMM) Assembly Installing the KMM Rack-Mount Rails Mounting the KMM Connecting the KMM Power Cord Installing the MEDIASwitch Installing the MEDIASwitch Rack-Mount Rails Mounting the MEDIASwitch MEDIASwitch Port Requirements Installing an SFP Connector Connecting the MEDIASwitch Power Cord Installing the KVM Switch Installing the KVM Switch Rack-Mount Bracket Mounting the KVM Switch Connecting the KVM Power Cord Installing the File Manager Installing the File Manager Rack-Mount Rails Mounting the File Manager Connecting the File Manager Power Cord Installing the Failover File Manager Installing the Ethernet Hub Installing the Rack-Mount Bracket Mounting the Ethernet Hub Connecting the Ethernet Hub Power Cord Connecting the File Manager and Storage Connecting a Standard Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse to the File Manager Connecting a Standard Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse to the KVM

7 Connecting the KMM to the KVM (Option) Connecting the File Manager to the KVM (Option) Connecting the Failover File Manager to the KVM Connecting the File Manager to the MEDIASwitch Connecting the Failover File Manager to the MEDIASwitch Connecting the MEDIASwitch Serial Port to the File Manager for Initial Switch Configuration Connecting the MEDIArray II Drive Enclosure to the MEDIASwitch Connecting One MEDIArray II Drive Enclosure Connecting a Daisy Chain of Two MEDIArray II Drive Enclosures Connecting to Two MEDIASwitches Connecting the Ethernet Switch in a MediaNetwork System Connecting the File Manager to the Ethernet Switch Connecting the Failover File Manager to the Ethernet Switch Connecting the MEDIASwitch to the Ethernet Switch Cross-Connecting the File Managers in a Failover Configuration.. 58 Chapter 3 Configuring the MEDIASwitches Changing the MEDIASwitch IP Address Installing the SAN InSite Professional Software Configuring the MEDIASwitch Copying the MEDIASwitch Files into the SAN InSite Folder Adding the MEDIASwitch Address to the hosts File Setting the MEDIASwitch Configuration Starting the SAN InSite Server Manually Using the SAN InSite Client Chapter 4 Configuring the File Manager Setting Up the File Manager Setting the Date, Time, Time Zone, and Daylight Saving Time Option Configuring Network Properties for a Single File Manager

8 Configuring Network Properties for the Primary File Manager in a Failover Configuration Setting Up the IP Addresses Configuring the Failover File Manager Chapter 5 MediaNetwork File Manager Software Setup Installing the MediaNetwork File Manager Software Configuring the MediaNetwork File Manager Software Avid Billing Application Information Chapter 6 Trilligent File Manager Software Setup Installing the Trilligent Cluster File Manager Software Configuring the MediaNetwork Software Avid Billing Application Information Appendix A File Manager and Storage Specifications Dimensions and Weight Environmental Specifications Electrical Specifications Power Cords UPS Power Cord Appendix B Installing UPS Monitoring Software Installing the Serial Cable Installing the CheckUPS II Advanced Software Configuring the CheckUPS II Software Appendix C Installing the MediaNetwork Billing Software Installing the Billing Server Software Configuring the Billing Server Software Installing the Billing Client Software Configuring the Billing Client Software

9 Appendix D Using the Product Recovery CD-ROM Reinstalling the Windows 2000 Operating System Configuring the File Manager Using Windows 2000 Setup Checking the Drivers Updating the ATTO Driver and Phantom Device Updating the ATTO Fibre Channel Driver Updating the ATTO Phantom Device Reinstalling the MediaNetwork Software Appendix E File Manager Troubleshooting Appendix F Regulatory and Safety Notices Warnings and Cautions FCC Notice Canadian ICES European Union Notice Australia and New Zealand EMC Regulations Taiwan EMC Regulations Index

10 Figures Figure 1 Locating the MEDIArray II Drive Enclosure Rails Figure 2 Installing a Drive Enclosure Figure 3 Removing a Dummy Drive from the Drive Enclosure Figure 4 Inserting a Drive into the Drive Enclosure Figure 5 Setting the Drive Enclosure ID Figure 6 9x00 MEDIASwitch Port Layout Figure 7 Installing an SFP Connector Figure 8 Drive Enclosure Connection Locations Figure 9 Cabling for One MEDIArray II Drive Enclosure Figure 10 Installing an SFP Connector Figure 11 MEDIASwitch 9x00 Port Layout Figure 12 Cabling for Two MEDIArray II Drive Enclosures Figure 13 MEDIASwitch 9100 Port Configuration Figure 14 Daisy Chaining Drive Enclosures Figure 15 Cabling for Two MEDIASwitches Figure 16 File Managers in a Failover Configuration Figure 17 SIngle File Manger Figure 18 (CEE-22) Receptacle Figure 19 NEMA 5-15P Style Plug Figure 20 IEC C-20 Style Receptacle and Plug

11 Tables Table 1 File Manager IP Addresses Table 2 IP Addresses in a Failover Configuration Table 3 Component Dimensions and Weight Table 4 Environmental Specifications Table 5 Electrical Specifications Table 6 Power Cord Requirements

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13 Using This Guide n Congratulations on your purchase of an Avid Unity MediaNetwork workgroup or Trilligent Cluster. You can use your MediaNetwork workgroup to share media files and other project data among a maximum of 24 Fibre Channel attached clients and 60 Ethernet clients across 4 PortServer Pro systems. For other possible Ethernet client configurations, contact Avid Technology Product Marketing. These editing products are supported by Avid Unity MediaNetwork workgroups and Trilligent Clusters. Macintosh clients Media Composer, Media Composer Adrenaline, Film Composer, Media Station XL, Avid Xpress, Avid Xpress Pro, Avid Xpress DV, Pro Tools for Macintosh systems Windows clients Avid Symphony, Media Composer, Media Composer Adrenaline, Film Composer, Avid Xpress for Windows NT or Windows 2000, Avid Xpress Pro, NewsCutter, NewsCutter XP systems, Newscutter Adrenaline FX, and Avid Pro Tools for Windows n A Trilligent Cluster allows you to connect up to 20 Trilligent Media Servers to deliver streaming media and other high-bandwidth content over the Internet. Your MediaNetwork workgroup or Trilligent Cluster might not contain all the components or features described in the documentation.

14 Using This Guide Who Should Use This Guide This guide is intended for personnel responsible for installing, configuring, or maintaining a MediaNetwork workgroup or Trilligent Cluster. It provides installation and configuration information specific to the MediaNetwork and Trilligent hardware and software. About This Guide This guide provides task-oriented instructions for setting up a MediaNetwork workgroup with a Trilligent Cluster. The Contents lists all topics included in this book. They are presented with the following overall structure: Chapter 1, Preinstallation Overview, provides information on the components, unpacking, rack layout, and network connection necessary to complete the installation and configuration of the MediaNetwork environment. Chapter 2, Installing the MediaNetwork Storage Subsystem Hardware, provides step-by-step instructions for connecting the File Manager and storage subsystem hardware. Chapter 3, Configuring the MEDIASwitches, provides step-by-step instructions for configuring and installing the necessary software for the MEDIASwitches. Chapter 4, Configuring the File Manager, provides step-by-step instructions for configuring the MediaNetwork or Trilligent Cluster File Managers. Chapter 5, MediaNetwork File Manager Software Setup, provides step-by-step instructions for installing the necessary software for the MediaNetwork File Managers. Chapter 6, Trilligent File Manager Software Setup, provides stepby-step instructions for installing the necessary software for the Trilligent File Managers. 14

15 Symbols and Conventions n Appendix A, File Manager and Storage Specifications, lists the dimensions and weight, and the environmental, electrical, and power cord specifications for the components that are part of a MediaNetwork workgroup and Trilligent Cluster environment. Appendix B, Installing UPS Monitoring Software, provides information for installing and configuring the UPS monitoring software on the File Manager. Appendix C, Installing the MediaNetwork Billing Software, provides information to install the MediaNetwork billing software. Appendix D, Using the Product Recovery CD-ROM, provides information you might need to reinstall the Windows 2000 operating system on your File Manager. Appendix E, File Manager Troubleshooting, provides basic troubleshooting techniques not found in the Avid Unity MediaNetwork Troubleshooting Guide. Appendix F, Regulatory and Safety Notices, lists regulatory and safety notices for the MediaNetwork and Trilligent hardware. You ll also need the Avid Unity MediaNetwork Management Guide to create a file system, to create allocation groups and workspaces for media files, and to create a system user account. Symbols and Conventions Avid documentation uses the following symbols and conventions: Symbol or Convention n c Meaning or Action A note provides important related information, reminders, recommendations, and strong suggestions. A caution means that a specific action you take could cause harm to your computer or cause you to lose data. 15

16 Using This Guide Symbol or Convention w Meaning or Action A warning describes an action that could cause you physical harm. Follow the guidelines in this document or on the unit itself when handling electrical equipment. > 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 k Margin tips Italic font This symbol indicates a single-step procedure. Multiple arrows in a list indicate that you perform one of the actions listed. This symbol represents the Apple or Command key. Press and hold the Command key and another key to perform a keyboard shortcut. In the margin, you will find tips that help you perform tasks more easily and efficiently. Italic font is used to emphasize certain words and to indicate variables. Courier Bold font Courier Bold font identifies text that you type. Click Double-click Right-click Drag Ctrl+key k+key Quickly press and release the left mouse button (Windows) or the mouse button (Macintosh). Click the left mouse button (Windows) or the mouse button (Macintosh) twice rapidly. Quickly press and release the right mouse button (Windows only). Press and hold the left mouse button (Windows) or the mouse button (Macintosh) while you move the mouse. Press and hold the first key while you press the second key. 16

17 If You Need Help If You Need Help If you are having trouble using your MediaNetwork workgroup or Trilligent Cluster: 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. Check the documentation that came with your Avid application or your hardware for maintenance or hardware-related issues. 4. Visit the online Knowledge Center at Online services are available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Search this online Knowledge Center to find answers, to view error messages, to access troubleshooting tips, to download updates, and to read/join online message-board discussions. 5. For Technical Support, please call AVID ( ). For Broadcast On-Air Sites and Call Letter Stations, call 800-NEWSDNG ( ). If You Have Documentation Comments Avid Technology continuously seeks to improve its documentation. We value your comments about this guide and other Avid-supplied documentation. Simply your documentation comments to Avid Technology at TechPubs@avid.com Please include the title of the document, its part number, revision, and the specific section you are commenting on in all correspondence. 17

18 Using This Guide How to Order Documentation To order additional copies of this documentation from within the United States, call Avid Sales at AVID ( ). If you are placing an order from outside the United States, contact your local Avid representative. Related Information The following documents provide more information about the MediaNetwork workgroup, the MediaNetwork client, and other storage options: Avid Unity MediaNetwork Site Preparation Guide Avid Unity MediaNetwork Upgrade Notes Avid Unity MediaNetwork System Overview Avid Unity MediaNetwork Management Guide Avid Unity MediaNetwork Troubleshooting Guide Avid Unity MediaNetwork Macintosh Fibre Channel Client Setup Guide MediaNetwork Macintosh Fibre Channel Client Quick Start Card Avid Unity MediaNetwork Windows Fibre Channel Client Setup Guide MediaNetwork Windows Fibre Channel Client Quick Start Card Avid Unity MediaNetwork PortServer Setup Guide Avid Unity MediaNetwork Macintosh Ethernet Client Setup Guide MediaNetwork Macintosh Ethernet Client Quick Start Card Avid Unity MediaNetwork Windows Ethernet Client Setup Guide MediaNetwork Windows Ethernet Client Quick Start Card Avid Unity MediaNetwork Supported Configurations Avid Unity MediaNetwork Release Notes 18

19 Avid Educational Services Avid Educational Services For information on courses/schedules, training centers, certifications, courseware, and books, please visit or call Avid Sales at AVID ( ). 19

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21 Chapter 1 Preinstallation Overview This chapter provides preliminary instructions before you install and configure the MediaNetwork Storage workgroup and Trilligent Cluster components. Before You Begin Keep the shipping boxes that come with your MediaNetwork environment. You might need to repackage and ship the components in the future. Before you begin to install the File Manager and storage, do the following: Unpack all the components. Check the contents of each kit against the list shipped with the order to confirm you have received all the components. Examine all the components for damage, and contact Avid Customer Support if you notice any problems. Obtain a dedicated (static) IP address and host name for each of the following components in your MediaNetwork and Trilligent Cluster environment: - File Manager - Backup File Manager, if you have a failover configuration - MEDIASwitch 2 maximum - MediaNetwork Fibre attached client 24 maximum - PortServer - MediaNetwork Ethernet client 60 maximum

22 Chapter 1 Preinstallation Overview n - Trilligent Media Server 20 maximum - Trilligent Network-routing switch - Trilligent Load-balancing network switch - Trilligent If you have a load-balancing network switch, a virtual IP address for the cluster Alternatively, you can use the nonrouting IP addresses presented throughout this manual to configure the network for the File Manager and MEDIASwitches. Trilligent Customer Support supplies the IP addresses to you (based on your input) on a Configuration Sheet. MediaNetwork and Trilligent Cluster Components A MediaNetwork workgroup allows you to connect the latest in shared storage environments to your Avid workstations. The shared storage lets you set up a collaborative user environment where several editors can work on a project at the same time using the same video and audio files. The Trilligent Cluster is a streaming media environment that consists of the Trilligent Storage subsystem and the Trilligent Media Server subsystem. The following sections describe the components that make up each of these subsystems. The MediaNetwork and Trilligent components are ready to mount in any standard 19-inch NEMA or EIA rack. The racks are used to mount the File Manager, storage, MEDIASwitch, Media Servers, network switches, uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs), and other components. 22

23 MediaNetwork and Trilligent Cluster Components Storage Subsystem n n The storage subsystem provides high-capacity, expandable Fibre Channel shared storage and consists of: One to eight rack-mount MEDIArray II drive enclosures (see Avid MEDIArray ZX Setup Guide for Avid MEDIArray ZX information) Avid supports a maximum of 100 drives in a drive set. Eight MEDIArray II drive enclosures allow the maximum number of data drives. Raw state drives can fill any unpopulated drive slots in the drive enclosure. (Option) Computer rack (Option) One or more UPSs One or two rack-mount MEDIASwitches (8-port or 16-port) One or two rack-mount File Managers. For more information about failover configurations with two File Managers, see File Manager Failover Configurations on page 24. One standard keyboard, monitor, and mouse, or one optional pull-out keyboard, monitor, and mouse (KMM) assembly Optional rack-mount keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) switch (Trilligent Option) One 10BASE-T/100BASE-T Ethernet hub Media Server Subsystem for a Trilligent Cluster n The Trilligent Cluster Media Server subsystem provides high-throughput media streaming capabilities and consists of: One to twenty Media Servers One 100BASE-T or Gigabit Ethernet load-balancing network switch One 100BASE-T or Gigabit Ethernet network-routing switch Avid does not supply all the Media Server subsystem components for your installation. You must provide one or more of the components yourself. 23

24 Chapter 1 Preinstallation Overview When you are expanding an existing MediaNetwork workgroup or Trilligent Cluster, you can order MEDIArray II drive enclosures and Media Servers separately. You can add them to the existing environment, provided you do not exceed the environmental limits. For information on environmental limits, see Component Layout Recommendations on page 24. File Manager Failover Configurations If properly configured with a redundant File Manager, the MediaNetwork workgroup or Trilligent Cluster supports automatic failover to a backup (Failover) File Manager if the active (Primary) File Manager fails. This ensures that the File Manager is not a single point of failure in your environment. n Communication through the first three drives in the drive set, as well as polling over two cross-connected Ethernet paths, ensures that any lack of response from the initially active File Manager occurs because it has gone offline. The problem is not due to a failure of the network connections between the two File Managers. In a failover configuration, neither File Manager is assigned to a primary or backup role the first system to come online becomes the Active File Manager and the second to come online becomes the Failover File Manager. If both systems come online at the same time, the active role is negotiated arbitrarily between the two File Managers. For this reason, Avid recommends that you physically label and refer to your first and second File Managers as FM1 and FM2 (or use a similar convention). Component Layout Recommendations You can install MediaNetwork workgroup or Trilligent Cluster components either into a single rack or into multiple racks (two or three racks, depending on the configuration). You can also place the network switches in their own rack. Plan the rack layout using the general guidelines in the following sections. 24

25 Component Layout Recommendations Single-Rack Layout Use the following guidelines to determine your single-rack layout: Install the pull-out KMM assembly approximately 40 inches (1.016 meters) from the floor. Install the heaviest components (UPSs and drive enclosures) at the bottom of the rack: - Five to six drive enclosures with no UPSs - Three to four drive enclosures with one UPS Install the MEDIASwitches above the KMM. Install the KVM switch above the MEDIASwitches. Trilligent Install the Media Servers above the KVM. Install the File Managers above the Media Servers. Install the servers for other Avid-integrated applications above the File Managers. Trilligent Install the load-balancing network switch at the top of the rack. Multiple-Rack Layout Use the following guidelines to determine your multiple-rack layout: Install up to eight drive enclosures in one rack. Install the pull-out KMM assembly approximately 40 inches (1.016 meters) from the floor in the second rack. Trilligent Install the Media Servers in the lower portion of the next rack (maximum of 20 Media Servers requiring 2 U of rack space each). Install the MEDIASwitches above the KMM. Install the KVM switch above the KMM. Install the active File Manager and the backup File Manager at the bottom of the second rack. 25

26 Chapter 1 Preinstallation Overview Install the servers for other Avid-integrated applications above the File Managers. Trilligent Install the load-balancing network switch at the top of the rack. Trilligent If included, install the network-routing switch (layer 2) below the load-balancing network switch. 26

27 Chapter 2 Installing the MediaNetwork Storage Subsystem Hardware c This chapter describes how to install and connect the File Managers and other MediaNetwork workgroup hardware. Before you start the procedures in this chapter, you should be familiar with the preinstallation information in. Installing Rack-Mount Rails and Brackets n All MediaNetwork rack-mount components are supplied with either mounting rails or brackets. You should follow the manufacturer s installation instructions supplied with each component to correctly attach the rails or brackets to the rack rails. Where necessary, this guide supplies specific rack-mount rail or bracket installation instructions. These instructions supersede the manufacturer s instructions.

28 Chapter 2 Installing the MediaNetwork Storage Subsystem Hardware Installing File Managers and Storage Subsystem Components n The File Managers and storage are placed into a rack for easy access to the cables, connectors, and drives. The following sections describe how to install the various components into the rack from bottom to top. See the Avid MEDIArray ZX Setup Guide for installation instructions regarding the Avid MEDIArray ZX. Uninterruptible Power Sources Avid recommends that you use an uninterruptible power source to protect the data in your MediaNetwork workgroup. You should have an adequate uninterruptible power source to support these items: File Manager Failover File Manager MEDIArray II drive enclosures MEDIASwitches KMM assembly KVM switch The uninterruptible power source can be conditioned power for your computer room or several UPSs. If you choose UPSs, you can acquire them yourself or purchase them from Avid. Avid supplies the Best Power Fortress 2250 UPS with CheckUPS II software. You should also use power-monitoring software to control the UPSs and to shut down the File Managers properly if an extended power outage occurs. This helps to protect the integrity of your data. If your environment uses conditioned power for your computer room, continue with Installing the MEDIArray II Drive Enclosures on page 29. If your environment uses UPSs, see Appendix B before continuing with Installing the MEDIArray II Drive Enclosures on page

29 Installing File Managers and Storage Subsystem Components Installing the MEDIArray II Drive Enclosures The MEDIArray II drive enclosures hold the MEDIArray II drives. Install the drive enclosures starting at the bottom of the rack. Installing the MEDIArray II Drive Enclosure Rack-Mount Rails You can install the rack-mount MEDIArray II drive enclosure in either a NEMA or an EIA rack. Follow the instructions supplied with the drive enclosure to install the rack-mount rails, ensuring that: You select the lowest full U-alignment position in the rack where you can mount the drive enclosure. The drive enclosure uses 3 U of rack space, or 5.25 inches of rack space. Position the drive enclosure support rails so that the bottom of each rail is at the baseline of a U-alignment position (see Figure 1). The rails do not interfere with the power strips, power cords, or other cables at the back of the rack. The rails allow the drive enclosure to slide completely into the rack. The bottom of the drive enclosure is at the bottom of a U-alignment position. Rack channel hole spacing 5/8 in 1/2 in 1 3/4 in 3 U 5/8 in 5/8 in EIA rack unit 1/2 in 1 3/4 in 2 U 5/8 in 5/8 in Baseline of drive 1/2 in enclosure is at U-alignment position 5/8 in 1 3/4 in 1 U between two 1/2-inch 5/8 in spaced holes. 1/2 in Rack front channel Support rail Drive enclosure Support rail mounting holes MEDIArray II mounting hole Figure 1 Locating the MEDIArray II Drive Enclosure Rails 29

30 Chapter 2 Installing the MediaNetwork Storage Subsystem Hardware n If you are installing the rails in a rack that does not have threaded mounting holes, you will need to locate four clip nuts in the rail kit. Slip the clip nuts over the holes in the rack front and back channels where you will be installing the screws for the drive enclosure rails. Mounting the MEDIArray II Drive Enclosure n To place a rack-mount drive enclosure into the rack: 1. Make sure you have installed the rack-mount drive enclosure support rails (see Installing the MEDIArray II Drive Enclosure Rack-Mount Rails on page 29). If you are installing several drive enclosures, install all the support rails before you begin to install the drive enclosures. When installing multiple MEDIArray II drive enclosures, make sure you position each subsequent set of support rails approximately 3 U above the bottom of the previous set of support rails. The holes in the rails should align so that you can use the top or bottom holes. 2. From the front of the rack, slide a drive enclosure onto the bottom set of support rails. Push the drive enclosure in until the mounting brackets on the side of the drive enclosure touch the front rack rail (see Figure 2). Mounting brackets Front rack rail Drive enclosure Figure 2 Installing a Drive Enclosure 30

31 Installing File Managers and Storage Subsystem Components Installing the MEDIArray II Drives 3. Locate the mounting screws in the rail kit. 4. Attach the drive enclosure to the front rack rail using one mounting screw on each side of the drive enclosure. The mounting screw can go into either the top or the bottom hole in the mounting bracket. 5. If you are installing several rack-mount drive enclosures, repeat steps 2 to 4 for each additional drive enclosure. c n n c The MEDIArray II ships with the power supplies and ACMs installed. However, you must install the MEDIArray II drives before you connect the cables between the Fibre Channel controller, the MEDIArray II drive enclosure, or the power cords. The drive slots are filled with dummy drives. You need to remove some or all of the dummy drives and replace them with MEDIArray II drives. The MEDIArray II drives are shipped separately from the drive enclosure and must be installed in the drive enclosure. Make sure you are wearing a grounding wrist strap that is attached to the rack assembly before you remove or add any drives in the drive enclosure. Avid recommends that you do not mix different capacity MEDIArray II drives in the same drive enclosure. Mount different-sized drives in separate drive enclosures. To install the drives: 1. Starting with the first unpopulated slot, remove as many dummy drives as you have drives in the MEDIArray II drive kit. Using your finger, release the locking tab by pressing down, and pull the cam lever toward you until the cam lever is fully open (see Figure 3). Save the dummy drives. You might need to reinstall some of them later if you rearrange the drives in your drive enclosures. If you are not filling the drive enclosure with 14 drives, leave the dummy drives in any unused slots to provide proper airflow within the drive enclosure. 31

32 Chapter 2 Installing the MediaNetwork Storage Subsystem Hardware Drive enclosure Dummy drive Cam lever Locking tab Figure 3 Removing a Dummy Drive from the Drive Enclosure c 2. Gently pull the dummy drive out of the enclosure. 3. Locate a drive in the MEDIArray II drive kit. 4. Remove the drive from the antistatic bag. Use caution when you are handling the drives. They contain components that can be damaged if you hit or drop the drive. 5. Grasp the drive assembly, and fully open the cam lever. 6. Align the drive assembly with the guides in the drive enclosure, making sure the LEDs are on the top (see Figure 4). Drive enclosure Drive assembly LEDs Cam lever Locking tab Figure 4 Inserting a Drive into the Drive Enclosure 32

33 Installing File Managers and Storage Subsystem Components c 7. With the cam lever fully open, gently slide the drive into the drive enclosure. To lock the drive assembly in place, lift up the cam lever. You should hear the locking tab click when it engages. Use caution when inserting the drives into the drive enclosure. You could damage the protective strip mounted on one side of the drive if you do not insert the drive properly. 8. Repeat steps 1 to 7 for each drive you are installing into the drive enclosure. Connecting the MEDIArray II Drive Enclosure Power Cords Each MEDIArray II drive enclosure has two power cords, one for each UPS. The power cord connectors are located on the rear panel below the advanced cooling modules (ACMs). n To connect the power cords to the power supplies in a drive enclosure: 1. Locate two power cords in the MEDIArray II kit. 2. Attach one power cord to the power connector in the right power supply. 3. Attach the other power cord to the power connector in the left power supply. 4. Check that the drive enclosure power switches are turned on. By default, each drive enclosure ships with the power switch in the on position. 5. Plug the power cords from the right side of each drive enclosure into a power strip on the right side of the rack. 6. Plug the power cords from the left side of each drive enclosure into a power strip on the left side of the rack. 7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 for each drive enclosure. 33

34 Chapter 2 Installing the MediaNetwork Storage Subsystem Hardware Setting the MEDIArray II Drive Enclosure IDs You might need to use a pen or a paper clip to push the + and - buttons to change the drive enclosure ID. Each MEDIArray II drive enclosure needs a unique enclosure ID number to identify the drive enclosure and determine its drive addresses. The enclosure IDs must be between zero and seven (0 and 7), and the IDs must be in sequential order. To set the drive enclosure IDs: 1. Locate the enclosure ID switch on the drive enclosure rear panel. 2. Use the + (plus sign) button to increment the drive enclosure ID or the (minus sign) button to decrement the drive enclosure ID (see Figure 5). 3. Starting with the drive enclosure that is physically lowest in the rack, set the ID to 0. l 0 l Decrement ( ) button Increment (+) button 0 Enclosure ID switch Figure 5 Setting the Drive Enclosure ID 4. Move up to the next drive enclosure, and set the ID to Continue setting the drive enclosure IDs by moving up to the next drive enclosure and incrementing the ID number by one from the previous enclosure s ID number. 6. Repeat step 5 until all the drive enclosure IDs are set. The last ID number should be no higher than 7. 34

35 Installing File Managers and Storage Subsystem Components Installing a Standard Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse Installing the Shelf Installing the Monitor Connecting the Monitor Power Cord The File Manager ships with a keyboard and mouse. You need to supply a monitor and a monitor shelf before you can connect the monitor to the File Manager. You can provide your own monitor and shelf or purchase them from Avid. If you purchased a KMM assembly from Avid, continue with Installing the Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse (KMM) Assembly on page 36. Follow the installation instructions supplied with the shelf, ensuring that: The shelf does not interfere with the power strips, power cords, or other cables at the back of the rack. The shelf allows the monitor to slide completely into the rack. You install the rails at the nearest U-alignment position. The bottom of the shelf is at the bottom of a U-alignment position. To install the monitor: 1. Set the monitor on the shelf. 2. Route the power cord and cable to the back of the shelf. To connect the monitor power cord: 1. Plug one end of the power cord into the back of the monitor. 2. Plug the other end of the power cord into the right power strip in the back of the rack. 35

36 Chapter 2 Installing the MediaNetwork Storage Subsystem Hardware Installing the Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse (KMM) Assembly Installing the KMM Rack-Mount Rails Mounting the KMM The KMM is a rack-mount assembly that includes a standard keyboard, liquid crystal monitor, and trackball. It requires 1 U of rack space. The monitor pivots and folds flat so that the KMM can slide into the rack for storage when it is not in use. The KMM is an option for the MediaNetwork workgroup. If your workgroup does not include the KMM, you will need to use a standard PC keyboard, PS/2 mouse, and monitor. To install these components, see Installing a Standard Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse on page 35. Follow the instructions supplied with the KMM to install the 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 rails allow the KMM to slide completely into the rack. The rails are installed at the nearest U-alignment position, which is approximately 40 inches (1.016 meters) from the floor. The bottom of the KMM is at the bottom of a U-alignment position. To mount the KMM on the rack-mount rails: 1. Align the fixed rails attached to the sides of the KMM with the sliding rails attached to the rack. 2. Push the KMM onto the sliding rails and into the rack. You will hear the rails click as they lock in place. 3. To make sure the KMM is properly seated, carefully pull it out of the rack. Make sure that the KMM stops and does not come out of the rack. Support the KMM in case the rails did not lock in place and the KMM slides off the rails. 4. If the KMM does not stop, make sure its rails are aligned with the sliding rails in the rack. 36

37 Installing File Managers and Storage Subsystem Components Connecting the KMM Power Cord To connect the KMM power cord: 1. Plug one end of the power cord into the back of the KMM assembly. 2. Plug the other end of the power cord into the left power strip in the back of the rack. Installing the MEDIASwitch The MEDIASwitch connects the storage and clients to the File Manager. It allows several clients to use the storage simultaneously and prevents interruptions by allowing other clients in the workgroup to continue working if one or more clients go offline. The switch is available in either an 8-port or a 16-port version. The MEDIASwitch mounts in the rack above the drive enclosures. If you have two MEDIASwitches, then mount them with no space in between. Installing the MEDIASwitch Rack-Mount Rails Mounting the MEDIASwitch Follow the instructions supplied with the MEDIASwitch to install the rackmount rails, ensuring that: The rails do not interfere with the power strips, power cords, or other cables at the back of the rack. The rails allow the MEDIASwitch to slide completely into the rack. The bottom of the MEDIASwitch is at the bottom of a U-alignment position. To mount the MEDIASwitch on the rack-mount rails: 1. Align the fixed rails attached to the sides of the MEDIASwitch with the sliding rails attached to the rack. 2. Push the MEDIASwitch onto the sliding rails and into the rack. You will hear the rails click as they lock in place. 37

38 Chapter 2 Installing the MediaNetwork Storage Subsystem Hardware MEDIASwitch Port Requirements 3. To make sure the MEDIASwitch is properly seated, carefully pull the MEDIASwitch out of the rack. Make sure that the switch stops and does not come out of the rack. Support the MEDIASwitch in case the rails did not lock in place and the switch slides off the rails. 4. If the switch does not stop, make sure its fixed rails are aligned with the sliding rails in the rack. The MediaNetwork workgroup has specific requirements for placing small form-factor pluggable (SFP) connectors into the MEDIASwitch ports. In the MediaNetwork workgroup, the MEDIASwitch can be configured for up to two File Manager ports (ports 1 and 2), up to four storage ports on an 8-port switch (ports 5 to 8), or up to eight storage ports on a 16-port switch (ports 9 to 16), with the remaining host ports available for MediaNetwork Fibre attached clients. Figure 6 shows the configuration options for the 9100 and 9200 MEDIASwitch ports. You can connect one File Manager to each File Manager port. You can connect up to four drive enclosures to each storage port. You can connect one MediaNetwork client to each host port. MediaNetwork client ports Act/Col 100 MEDIASwitch l0l0l MGMT ENET File Manager ports Storage ports MediaNetwork client ports Act/Col 100 MEDIASwitch l0l0l MGMT ENET Storage ports Figure 6 9x00 MEDIASwitch Port Layout 38

39 Installing File Managers and Storage Subsystem Components Installing an SFP Connector The MEDIASwitch can use up to eight or sixteen SFP connectors, depending on the switch that is part of your MediaNetwork workgroup. The SFP connectors allow you to attach cables from the File Manager, the MediaNetwork clients, and the drive enclosures to the MEDIASwitch. SFP connectors are supplied separately. To install an SFP connector into a MEDIASwitch: 1. Locate an SFP connector in the MEDIASwitch kit. 2. Position an SFP connector in front of a MEDIASwitch port (see Figure 7). Make sure the optical connector is facing away from the MEDIASwitch and the pull handle is on the bottom. Act/Col 100 MEDIASwitch 9200 SFP connector MGMT ENET Figure 7 Installing an SFP Connector n 3. Slide the SFP connector into the MEDIASwitch port. You should hear the retainer clips click when they engage the port. 4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 for each SFP connector in your workgroup. Remove any SFP connectors that are not populated. This will eliminate the risk of invalid error messages being logged by your SAN InSite software. 39

40 Chapter 2 Installing the MediaNetwork Storage Subsystem Hardware Connecting the MEDIASwitch Power Cord To connect the MEDIASwitch power cord: 1. Plug one end of the power cord into the back of the switch. 2. Plug the other end of the power cord into the right power strip in the back of the rack. 3. If you have two switches, plug the second MEDIASwitch power cord into the left power strip in the back of the rack. Installing the KVM Switch The KVM switch allows you to connect the File Manager and multiple MediaNetwork clients (such as TransferManager or MediaManager) to a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse. The keyboard, monitor, and mouse can be standalone devices (see Installing the Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse (KMM) Assembly on page 36) or a KMM assembly. Installing the KVM Switch Rack-Mount Bracket Mounting the KVM Switch Follow the instructions supplied with the KVM switch to install the rackmount bracket, ensuring that: The bracket does not interfere with the power strips, power cords, or other cables at the back of the rack. The bracket allows the KVM to slide completely into the rack. The bottom of the KVM is at the bottom of a U-alignment position. To mount the KVM on the rack-mount bracket: 1. Align the KVM with the opening in the bracket. 2. Push the KVM into the bracket until the front of the KVM touches the front of the rack. The indentations in the bottom of the KVM should align with the support rails on the bracket. 3. Screw the bracket and the KVM together using the screws supplied with the KVM. 40

41 Installing File Managers and Storage Subsystem Components Connecting the KVM Power Cord To connect the KVM power cord: 1. Plug one end of the power cord into the back of the KVM. 2. Plug the other end of the power cord into the right power strip in the back of the rack. Installing the File Manager The File Manager controls the files on the storage subsystem and also controls MediaNetwork client access to the files. The File Manager is rack mountable and requires 2 U of rack space. Your MediaNetwork workgroup might include a Failover File Manager to limit downtime if there is a problem with the Primary File Manager. c n Before you install the File Manager, you need to add the MediaNetwork application key (also called a dongle). The application key determines how many MediaNetwork clients can simultaneously use your MediaNetwork workgroup. Do not lose the application key. Your MediaNetwork workgroup does not function without it. If you lose the application key, you must purchase another one from Avid to use your MediaNetwork software. To connect the application key to your MediaNetwork workgroup: 1. Locate the application key in your MediaNetwork kit. 2. Attach the application key to the parallel printer port on the MediaNetwork Server. Secure the application key with the thumbscrews that are part of the key. The File Manager ships with a parallel port and a Fibre Channel adapter board (two Fibre Channel adapter boards when the File Manager is configured for two switches). When the File Manager is configured for automatic failover, a 10/100BASE-T Ethernet adapter board is also installed. 41

42 Chapter 2 Installing the MediaNetwork Storage Subsystem Hardware c Do not use the built-in USB connectors on the front or the back of the SR2200 File Manager; boot failures could result. Installing the File Manager Rack-Mount Rails Mounting the File Manager Follow the instructions supplied with the File Manager to install the rear rack-mount rails, ensuring that: The brackets do not interfere with the power strips, power cords, or other cables at the back of the rack. The brackets allow the File Manager to slide completely into the rack. The bottom of the File Manager is at the bottom of a U-alignment position. c To mount the File Manager on the rack-mount brackets: 1. Attach the left and right front brackets to the File Manager. 2. Attach the rear support washers to the last mounting location on each side of the File Manager. 3. Slide the File Manager into the rack, setting the support washers onto the rack-mount brackets. If other equipment is installed close to the brackets, you might need help in supporting the rear of the File Manager. Connecting the File Manager Power Cord 4. Attach the front mounting brackets to the rack rails. To connect the File Manager power cord: 1. Plug one end of the power cord into the top power outlet on the back of the File Manager. 2. Plug the other end of the power cord into the left power strip in the back of the rack. 42

43 Installing File Managers and Storage Subsystem Components Installing the Failover File Manager The Primary File Manager and Failover File Manager are identical hardware components. If your MediaNetwork workgroup has a Failover File Manager, follow the instructions in Installing the File Manager on page 41. Installing the Ethernet Hub Installing the Rack-Mount Bracket Mounting the Ethernet Hub You use an Ethernet hub to connect the Primary File Manager, the Failover File Manager, and the MEDIASwitches together. This allows you to manage the switches from either File Manager. Follow the instructions supplied with the Ethernet hub to install the rackmount bracket, ensuring that: The bracket does not interfere with the power strips, power cords, or other cables at the back of the rack. The bracket allows the hub to slide completely into the rack. The bottom of the hub is at the bottom of a U-alignment position. To mount the Ethernet hub on the rack-mount bracket: 1. Align the Ethernet hub with the opening in the bracket. 2. Push the Ethernet hub into the bracket until the front of the Ethernet hub touches the front of the rack. The indentations in the bottom of the Ethernet hub should align with the support rails on the bracket. 3. Screw the bracket and the Ethernet hub together using the screws supplied with the Ethernet hub. 43

44 Chapter 2 Installing the MediaNetwork Storage Subsystem Hardware Connecting the Ethernet Hub Power Cord To connect the Ethernet hub power cord: 1. Plug one end of the power cord into the back of the hub. 2. Plug the other end of the power cord into the right power strip in the back of the rack. Connecting the File Manager and Storage The following sections describe how to connect the components in your MediaNetwork workgroup. If you are using a standard keyboard, monitor, and mouse, see Connecting a Standard Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse to the File Manager on page 44. If you are using a standard keyboard, monitor, and mouse, and a KVM, see Connecting a Standard Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse to the KVM on page 45. If you are using a KMM and a KVM, see Connecting the KMM to the KVM (Option) on page 45. Connecting a Standard Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse to the File Manager To connect a standard keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the File Manager: 1. Locate the keyboard and mouse in the File Manager kit. 2. Locate the keyboard/mouse Y-cable in the File Manager kit. 3. Attach the right branch of the connector on the Y-cable to the keyboard. 44

45 Connecting the File Manager and Storage n 4. Attach the left branch of the connector on the Y-cable to the mouse. When connecting the Y-cable, you determine left and right by looking at the back of the File Manager. Connect all left branch sections of Y-cables to the mouse and right branch sections of Y-cables to the keyboard. The KVM cable ends might not be marked with symbols for mouse and keyboard. 5. Attach the 15-pin monitor connector to the monitor port on the back of the File Manager. Continue with Connecting the File Manager to the MEDIASwitch on page 47. Connecting a Standard Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse to the KVM To connect a standard keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the KVM: 1. Locate the keyboard and mouse in the File Manager kit. 2. Attach the connector on the keyboard cable to the keyboard port on the back of the KVM. 3. Attach the connector on the mouse cable to the mouse port on the back of the KVM. 4. Attach the 15-pin connector on the monitor cable to the monitor port on the back of the KVM. Continue with Connecting the File Manager to the KVM (Option) on page 46. Connecting the KMM to the KVM (Option) To connect the KMM to the KVM: 1. Locate the 15-pin video connector on the KMM. 2. Attach the connector to the monitor connector on the back of the KVM. Secure the connector with the thumbscrews in the connector. 45

46 Chapter 2 Installing the MediaNetwork Storage Subsystem Hardware 3. Locate the cable with the keyboard and mouse connectors. 4. Push the keyboard cable connector into the keyboard connector on the back of the KVM. 5. Push the mouse cable connector into the mouse connector on the back of the KVM. Connecting the File Manager to the KVM (Option) n To connect the File Manager to the KVM: 1. Locate the KVM cable in the File Manager kit. It has a 25-pin connector on one end, and a 15-pin keyboard connector and a mouse connector on the other end. 2. Attach the 25-pin connector to port 1 on the back of the KVM. Secure the connector with the thumbscrews in the connector. 3. Attach the 15-pin connector to the video port on the back of the File Manager. Secure the connector with the thumbscrews in the connector. 4. Locate the keyboard/mouse Y-cable in the File Manager kit. 5. Attach the single cable end of the Y-cable to the keyboard/mouse port on the back of the File Manager. 6. Attach the right branch of the Y-cable to the keyboard cable coming from the KVM. 7. Attach the left branch of the Y-cable to the mouse cable coming from the KVM. When connecting the Y-cable, you determine left and right by looking at the back of the File Manager. Connect all left branch sections of Y-cables to the mouse and right branch sections of Y-cables to the keyboard. The KVM cable ends might not be marked with symbols for mouse and keyboard. 46

47 Connecting the File Manager and Storage Connecting the Failover File Manager to the KVM n To connect the Failover File Manager to the KVM: 1. Locate the KVM cable in the File Manager kit. It has a 25-pin connector on one end, and a 15-pin keyboard connector and a mouse connector on the other end. 2. Attach the 25-pin connector to port 2 on the back of the KVM. Secure the connector with the thumbscrews in the connector. 3. Attach the 15-pin connector to the video port on the back of the Failover File Manager. Secure the connector with the thumbscrews in the connector. 4. Locate the keyboard/mouse Y-cable in the File Manager kit. 5. Attach the single cable end of the Y-cable to the keyboard/mouse port on the back of the File Manager. 6. Attach the right branch of the Y-cable to the keyboard cable coming from the KVM. 7. Attach the left branch of the Y-cable to the mouse cable coming from the KVM. When connecting the Y-cable, you determine left and right by looking at the back of the File Manager. Connect all left branch sections of Y-cables to the mouse and right branch sections of Y-cables to the keyboard. Connecting the File Manager to the MEDIASwitch To connect the File Manager to the MEDIASwitch using a Crossover etherent cable: 1. Locate a crossover ethernet cable in the File Managers kit. 2. Attach one end of the crossover Ehternet cable to the Primary Ethernet Port 1 (bottom of two ports) at the rear of the File Manager. 3. Attach the other end of the cable to the Ehternet connection of the MEDIASwitch. 47

48 Chapter 2 Installing the MediaNetwork Storage Subsystem Hardware n To connect the File Manager to the MEDIASwitch: 1. Locate a 10-foot (3-meter) optical cable in the File Manager kit. If the File Manager is set up for dual switches, two Fibre Channel adapter boards are installed. Attach the first cable to the top board in the File Manager PCI card bracket on the back of the File Manager. 2. Attach one end of the cable to the Fibre Channel adapter board populating the top slot in the File Manager PCI card bracket. Secure the optical cable by firmly inserting the connector into the optical port. 3. Attach the other end of the cable to port 1 on the first switch. 4. If you have a second switch, locate another 10-foot (3-meter) optical cable in the File Manager kit. 5. Attach one end of the cable to the Fibre Channel adapter board populating the middle slot in the File Manager PCI card bracket. For more information on the File Manager PCI card brackets, see Avid SR2200 Platform Introduction. 6. Attach the other end of the cable to port 1 on the second switch. Connecting the Failover File Manager to the MEDIASwitch n To connect the Failover File Manager to the MEDIASwitch: 1. Locate a 10-foot (3-meter) optical cable in the File Manager kit. If the File Manager has two Fibre Channel adapter boards, attach the cable to the top board in the File Manager PCI card bracket. 2. Attach one end of the cable to the Fibre Channel adapter board. Secure the optical cable by firmly inserting the connector into the optical port. 3. Attach the other end of the cable to port 2 on the first switch. 4. If you have a second switch, locate another 10-foot (3-meter) optical cable in the File Manager kit. 5. Attach one end of the cable to the Fibre Channel adapter board populating the middle slot in the Failover File Manager PCI card bracket. 48

49 Connecting the File Manager and Storage 6. Attach the other end of the cable to port 2 on the second switch. Connecting the MEDIASwitch Serial Port to the File Manager for Initial Switch Configuration Connect the MEDIASwitch serial port to the File Manager to accommodate changing the switch IP address in your initial switch configuration. n To connect the MEDIASwitch to the File Manager: 1. Locate the RJ45-to-9-pin serial adapter in the File Manager kit. 2. Locate the serial cable supplied with the MediaSwitch. 3. Connect the RJ45-to-9-pin serial adapter to the RJ45 Serial port on the rear panel of the File Manager. 4. Connect a serial cable from the MediaSwitch to the 9-pin connector on the serial adapter. 5. Connect a serial cable from the MediaSwitch to the 9-pin connector on the MediaSwitch. If you have two switches, you can move the serial cable from one switch to the other when you need to change the other switch s IP address. See Adding the MEDIASwitch Address to the hosts File on page

50 Chapter 2 Installing the MediaNetwork Storage Subsystem Hardware Connecting the MEDIArray II Drive Enclosure to the MEDIASwitch Each MEDIArray II drive enclosure contains two I/O modules. The I/O modules connect the storage to the MEDIASwitches. Figure 8 shows the locations of the I/O modules on the rear of the drive enclosure. I/O module B INPUT INPUT I/O module A OUTPUT l 0 l OUTPUT Figure 8 Drive Enclosure Connection Locations Each I/O module has two connectors: the primary (INPUT) connector and the expansion (OUTPUT) connector (see Figure 8). The INPUT port on the I/O module accepts data from a host or another I/O module when two drive enclosures are daisy-chained. The OUTPUT port on the I/O module passes data to the INPUT port on the next I/O module when two drive enclosures are daisy-chained. You connect the drive enclosures to the MEDIASwitch either individually or in pairs. The number of drive enclosures and MediaNetwork clients that you have in your workgroup, and the type of work that the clients do, determine how you need to connect the drive enclosures to the switch. You typically connect several groups of drive enclosures, up to the maximum of eight enclosures, to the switch. For cabling instructions on connecting one drive enclosure, see Connecting One MEDIArray II Drive Enclosure on page 51. For cabling instructions on connecting a daisy-chain of two drive enclosures, see Connecting a Daisy Chain of Two MEDIArray II Drive Enclosures on page

51 Connecting the File Manager and Storage Connecting One MEDIArray II Drive Enclosure When you have one drive enclosure in your MediaNetwork workgroup or Trilligent Cluster, you connect it directly to the MEDIASwitch (see Figure 9). MEDIASwitch Drive enclosure MEDIArray II Input Cable Figure 9 Cabling for One MEDIArray II Drive Enclosure Connecting the Cable to the MEDIArray II Drive Enclosure To connect the MEDIArray II drive enclosure: 1. Locate a 10-foot (3-meter) optical cable in the MEDIArray II kit. The cable has an LC (small) optical connector on both ends. 2. Attach the connector on one end of the cable to the INPUT connector on I/O module A on the back of drive enclosure 1 (see Figure 8). Secure the optical cable by firmly inserting the connector into the optical port. Connecting an LC Optical Cable to a 2-Gb MEDIASwitch To connect an LC optical cable to a 2-Gb MEDIASwitch: 1. Locate an SFP connector in the MEDIArray II drive enclosure kit. 2. Route the LC optical cable from the MEDIArray II drive enclosure to the MEDIASwitch, if it has not already been installed. 3. Position the SFP connector in front of a MEDIASwitch port. Make sure the optical connector is facing away from the MEDIASwitch and the pull-tab is down (see Figure 10 for SFP placement and Figure 11 to determine the type of port to which you are connecting). 51

52 Chapter 2 Installing the MediaNetwork Storage Subsystem Hardware MEDIASwitch 9100 Act/Col 100 MGMT ENET SFP connector n Figure 10 Installing an SFP Connector You can install the SFP connector while the MEDIASwitch is turned on. 4. Slide the SFP connector into the MEDIASwitch port. You should hear the retainer clips click when they engage the port. 5. Remove the protective covers from the optical connector on the optical cable. 6. Remove the protective cover from the SFP connector in the MEDIASwitch. 7. Attach the connector on the cable to the SFP connector for the storage port (see Figure 11 to determine the type of port to which you are connecting). Firmly push the cable plug into the connectors on the optical SFP connector. 8. Label the cable with the name or location of the MEDIArray II drive enclosure to which it connects. 52

53 Connecting the File Manager and Storage MediaNetwork client ports Act/Col 100 MEDIASwitch l0l0l MGMT ENET File Manager ports Storage ports MediaNetwork client ports Act/Col 100 MEDIASwitch l0l0l MGMT ENET Storage ports Figure 11 MEDIASwitch 9x00 Port Layout Connecting a Daisy Chain of Two MEDIArray II Drive Enclosures When you have multiple drive enclosures in your MediaNetwork workgroup or Trilligent Cluster, you can create daisy chains of two drive enclosures to connect to the MEDIASwitch (see Figure 12). MEDIASwitch Drive enclosures MEDIArray II #2 MEDIArray II #1 Cables Daisy-chain cable Figure 12 Cabling for Two MEDIArray II Drive Enclosures 53

54 Chapter 2 Installing the MediaNetwork Storage Subsystem Hardware To connect the drive enclosures: 1. Locate a 10-foot (3-meter) optical cable in the MEDIArray II kit. 2. Attach the optical connector on one end of the cable to any of the unpopulated switch ports 5 to 8 on an 8-port switch or ports 9 to 16 on a 16-port switch (see Figure 13). Secure the optical cable by firmly inserting the connector into the SFP connector. 3. Attach the optical connector on the other end of the optical cable to the INPUT optical connector on I/O module A on the back of drive enclosure 1 (see Figure 14). Secure the optical cable by firmly inserting the connector into the optical port. Switch ports 5 to Act/Col 100 l0l0l MGMT ENET To drive enclosures Figure 13 MEDIASwitch 9100 Port Configuration 4. Locate a 1-foot (0.3-meter) optical cable in the kit. 5. Attach the optical connector on one end of the cable to the OUTPUT optical connector on I/O module A on the back of drive enclosure 1 (see Figure 14). Secure the optical cable by firmly inserting the connector into the optical port. 6. Attach the optical connector on the other end of the cable to the INPUT optical connector on I/O module A on the back of drive enclosure 2 (see Figure 14). Secure the optical cable by firmly inserting the connector into the optical port. 54

55 Connecting the File Manager and Storage Optical Cable to switch Drive enclosure 2 l 0 OUTPUT l OUTPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT OUTPUT Daisy chain cable OUT Drive enclosure 1 Daisy chain cable IN INPUT l 0 l OUTPUT Figure 14 Daisy Chaining Drive Enclosures Connecting to Two MEDIASwitches n When you have two MEDIASwitches in your MediaNetwork workgroup, you need to connect cables from I/O module A on the drive enclosures to the first switch and from I/O module B on the drive enclosures to the second switch (see Figure 15). Connect cables from I/O module A and I/O module B to the same ports on both switches. On an 8-port switch, you can use ports 5 to 8 to connect drive enclosures. On a 16-port switch, you can use ports 9 to 16 to connect drive enclosures. MEDIASwitch 1 Ports 7 and 8 (or 15 and 16) I/O Module A cables MEDIASwitch 2 Drive Ports 7 and 8 (or 15 and 16) enclosures I/O Module B cables Daisy-chain cable Figure 15 Cabling for Two MEDIASwitches 55

56 Chapter 2 Installing the MediaNetwork Storage Subsystem Hardware Connecting the Ethernet Switch in a MediaNetwork System You must connect an Ethernet switch to your Ethernet local area network (LAN) to enable the clients in a PortServer Pro workgroup to do the following: Obtain a license to use the PortServer Pro (The File Manager must also be connected to the LAN.) Easily share project information with other MediaNetwork or PortServer Pro clients Use other Media Services (such as MediaManager) A connection to a LAN is required to allow access by PortServer Pro clients to MediaNetwork workspaces shared by the PortServer system. The following sections provide information to install an Ethernet switch. You can connect the Ethernet switch directly to your LAN or to an additional Ethernet switch that you purchased from Avid (an Asanté FriendlyNET GX5-208 or an Asanté IntraCore G). This additional switch allows you to connect the File Manager, all the PortServers, and the MEDIASwitches to simplify the network and MEDIASwitch management. For more information on PortServer Pro configurations, see the Avid Unity MediaNetwork PortServer Setup Guide. Connecting the File Manager to the Ethernet Switch c To connect the File Manager to the Ethernet switch: 1. Locate an Ethernet cable in the File Manager kit. 2. Attach one end of the cable to port 1 on the switch. 3. Attach the other end of the cable to the File Manager Ethernet adapter card in the PCI card bracket. Connecting your File Manager to an Ethernet switch is optional in a MediaNetwork workgroup but mandatory in a Trilligent Cluster. 56

57 Connecting the File Manager and Storage Connecting the Failover File Manager to the Ethernet Switch To connect the Failover File Manager to the Ethernet switch: 1. Locate an Ethernet cable in the File Manager kit. 2. Attach one end of the cable to port 2 on the switch. 3. Attach the other end of the cable to the File Manager built-in Ethernet port 1. Connecting the MEDIASwitch to the Ethernet Switch n To connect the MEDIASwitch to the Ethernet switch: 1. Locate an Ethernet cable in the MEDIASwitch kit. 2. Attach one end of the cable to port 3 on the switch. 3. Attach the other end of the cable to the MGMT ENET connector on the back of the switch. 4. If you have a second switch, repeat steps 1 to 3 using port 4 on the switch instead. The MEDIASwitches have the same IP address by default. For more information on IP address configuration, see Table 1 on page

58 Chapter 2 Installing the MediaNetwork Storage Subsystem Hardware Cross-Connecting the File Managers in a Failover Configuration Use Figure 16, Table 1, and the following instructions to connect and configure the File Managers for failover operation. Primary SR2200 File Manager Parallel port Crossover cable between RJ45 Ethernet connectors 2 Primary Ethernet connector 1 to LAN/WAN/switch Crossover cable between PCI 10/100 interface cards Failover Ethernet connector 1 to LAN/WAN/switch Failover SR2200 File Manager Figure 16 File Managers in a Failover Configuration To connect the Primary File Manager and Failover File Manager: 1. Connect RJ45 Ethernet connector 2 of the Primary File Manager to RJ45 Ethernet connector 2 of the Failover File Manager using the crossover cable from the File Manager kit. 2. Connect the Primary File Manager RJ45 10/100BASE-T Ethernet port on the full-height PCI network interface card (NIC) to the Failover File Manager RJ45 10/100BASE-T Ethernet port on the full-height PCI NIC. 3. Connect RJ45 Ethernet connector 1 of the Primary File Manager to your LAN/WAN (MediaNetwork) or optional Ethernet switch (PortServer Pro). 4. Connect RJ45 Ethernet connector 1 of the Failover File Manager to your LAN/WAN or optional Ethernet switch. 5. Configure the IP addresses for the File Managers as shown in Table 1. 58