ATTO Technology 3400 Setup Guide

make manage move | media™ Avid®Avid® Nitris™ DNASystem Setup Guidefor HP® Workstation xw9300

Using This Guide10Using the Product DocumentationThe Avid DS Nitris documentation describes the features and hardware of all models within the Avid

Contacting Avid Customer Support11How to Order DocumentationTo order additional copies of the printed documentation from within the United States, cal

Using This Guide12Upload UtilityFor troubleshooting purposes, you can upload your files for Avid Customer Support personnel to examine. You can uplo

Chapter 1Avid DS Overview and Site Preparation This chapter provides an overview of the Avid DS hardware, software, and documentation included with yo

Chapter 1 Avid DS Overview and Site Preparation14Package ContentsYour Avid DS Nitris system contains hardware, software, and documentation. Hardware

Package Contents15SoftwareMost of the software that you receive on DVD is also installed on your workstation’s hard drive. nKeep all the DVDs in a saf

Chapter 1 Avid DS Overview and Site Preparation16Site PlanningWhen preparing your site, you must consider the environmental, electrical, and space r

Site Planning17• Provides adequate space in front of and behind the workstation components, so that you can connect cables and service your workstatio

Chapter 1 Avid DS Overview and Site Preparation18Space RequirementsYour workstation includes either a tower or rackmount base unit, the video storag

Site Planning19If you purchase the optional rackmount kit for the base unit, it mounts in a standard 19-inch (48.26 cm) equipment rack. The Avid Nitri

2Copyright and DisclaimerProduct specifications are subject to change without notice and do not represent a commitment on the part of Avid Technolog

Chapter 1 Avid DS Overview and Site Preparation20Additional EquipmentThe following table lists he additional peripherals and cables required for a t

Chapter 2Avid DS Hardware OverviewThis chapter provides an overview of the Avid DS hardware included with your Avid DS Nitris workstation.This chapter

Chapter 2 Avid DS Hardware Overview22HP Workstation xw9300 Slot Configuration and ConnectionsAvid has qualified the xw9300 workstation with the NVID

Back Panel Overview23PCI 32 bit Slot 2 Not used for Avid DSPCI Express x16 Slot 3 Dual-Link HD SDI board Used for inputting video and audio.PCI-X Slot

Chapter 2 Avid DS Hardware Overview24Dual-Link HD SDI BoardStandard with every Avid DS Nitris is new hardware that provides the necessary dual-link

Back Panel Overview25Mouse, Keyboard, and Application Key ConnectionsRear SCSI ConnectorsSCSI channels at the rear of the system, A and B, replace the

Chapter 2 Avid DS Hardware Overview26ATTO Fibre Channel ConnectionDisk SubsystemAvid provides the possibility of running either a 64-bit operating s

Audio Peripherals27Audio PeripheralsThe Avid DS Nitris workstation supports up to eight input and output channels of audio data. Most VTRs and audio f

Chapter 2 Avid DS Hardware Overview28Signal FlowThe following sections provide an overview of the signal flow during capture and playback. The Avid

House Sync29A sync generator or house sync provides the synchronizing composite signal to all other devices (video and audio) that must lock to the ma

ContentsUsing This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Symbols and Conventions . . . .

Chapter 2 Avid DS Hardware Overview30Trim-level SyncIn the case of HD video devices, you need a tri-level sync. Tri-level sync could be considered s

House Sync31Sync TopologyWhen you sync analog and digital video/audio devices, it is always preferable to feed every component with a separate black-b

Chapter 2 Avid DS Hardware Overview32Installing and Removing the Avid FanThe documentation that ships with the HP Workstation explains how to instal

Installing and Removing the Avid Fan335. Lower the other end of the fan, pushing it down and towards the rear of the system until you have a pressure

Chapter 2 Avid DS Hardware Overview34

Chapter 3Assembling the SystemThis chapter provides the instructions you need to assemble the Avid DS system. This chapter contains the following sect

Chapter 3 Assembling the System36• Turn off all devices.• Always use anti-static prevention.• Always connect devices to a properly grounded outlet.•

Avid Nitris DNA37Rear Panel The Nitris DNA rear panel contains the following video I/O and audio I/O boards:• HD Video I/O board — Provides HD SDI I/O

Chapter 3 Assembling the System38• SD Video I/O board — Provides analog and digital I/O connections for video equipment, and connects the Avid Nitri

Avid Nitris DNA39HD Video I/O Board ConnectorsThe following figure shows the connections on the HD video I/O board. The following table describes the

4ATTO Optical Fibre Channel Board Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Disk Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 3 Assembling the System40Eight-Channel Audio I/O Board ConnectorsThe following figure shows the connections on the eight-channel audio I/O b

Avid Nitris DNA41SD Video I/O Board ConnectorsThe following figure shows the connections on the SD video I/O board. The following table describes the

Chapter 3 Assembling the System425 CV, ANALOG IN (composite)Composite video input, BNC connector. Connects to analog video output of decks.6 S-VIDEO

Connecting the Keyboard, Mouse, and Graphic Tablet43Connecting the Keyboard, Mouse, and Graphic TabletThe keyboard and mouse come with attached cables

Chapter 3 Assembling the System44nAvid does not recommend using extension cables more than 6-feet (1.83-meters) for your keyboard and mouse.To conne

Connecting the Monitors45To connect the monitors:1. Verify that the power switches on the monitor and the base unit are in the Off position, and then

Chapter 3 Assembling the System46Connecting the Dual-Link HD SDI BoardThe Dual-Link HD SDI board is used whenever you need to input or output using

Connecting the Avid Nitris DNA47Connecting the Avid Nitris DNATo connect the Avid Nitris DNA to the workstation (see the following figure):1. Make sur

Chapter 3 Assembling the System48Licensing the Avid Nitris DNA SystemYou no longer need an application key (Dongle) to use your system. Avid now pro

Connecting the SCSI Local Storage Systems49Avid MediaDock Ultra320The Avid MediaDock Ultra320 enclosure has 12 slots for the shuttle drives. The Avid

5Chapter 4 Rack Mounting the Avid Nitris DNA Enclosure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Equipment Environmental and Safety Guidelines. . . .

Chapter 3 Assembling the System50Recommended Storage ConfigurationYou can move striped drives on Windows 2000 and Windows XP systems from one Avid e

Connecting the SCSI Local Storage Systems51Avid recommends that you stripe the SCSI drives across both SCSI bus channels. For striping information, se

Chapter 3 Assembling the System52ATTO 3300 Fibre Channel Board Slot Location The MEDIArray II holds 14 Fibre Channel drives in slot 0 to slot 13. Av

Connecting the SCSI Local Storage Systems53Avid Unity MediaNetworkAvid Unity MediaNetwork is the facility-class media network for content creators tha

Chapter 3 Assembling the System54Connecting the Machine Control Cable A machine control cable kit is included with the system. It includes the dataM

Connecting the USB-to-MIDI Converter55Connecting the USB-to-MIDI ConverterIf you are using a JL Cooper controller in an HP Workstation you must instal

Chapter 3 Assembling the System56Connecting Peripheral DevicesPeripheral devices, such as VTRs and DATs, connected to your workstation allow you to

Connecting Peripheral Devices57Connecting Video DevicesQualified VGA OutputsWhen using an RBG analog signal with a VGA monitor use a 60 Hz vertical re

Chapter 3 Assembling the System58nA 50 Hz. vertical rate is the lower limit on some monitors, consult your VGA monitor specification for compliance

Connecting Peripheral Devices59Audio Input and Output ConnectionsTo connect your audio equipment:1. Make sure that the power switch on the Nitris DNA

6TablesSystem Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Avid DS Documentation

Chapter 3 Assembling the System60

Chapter 4Rack Mounting the Avid Nitris DNA EnclosureThis section provides the information for mounting the Avid Nitris DNA in a 19-inch (483-mm) Natio

Chapter 4 Rack Mounting the Avid Nitris DNA Enclosure62• Reliable Earthing — Maintain reliable earthing of rack-mount equipment. Give particular att

Installing the Avid Nitris DNA in a Rack63To attach the rack nuts to the rack enclosure:1. Select the lowest position in the rack where you can mount

Chapter 4 Rack Mounting the Avid Nitris DNA Enclosure64Attaching Rack Nuts onto the Rack EnclosureSecuring the Avid Nitris DNA in a RackThe Avid Nit

Installing the Avid Nitris DNA in a Rack65To secure the Avid Nitris DNA into the rack.1. From the front of the rack, position the Avid Nitris DNA so t

Chapter 4 Rack Mounting the Avid Nitris DNA Enclosure66

Appendix Regulatory and Safety NoticesWarnings and CautionswNever install equipment if it appears damaged. wDisconnect the power cord before servicing

Appendix Regulatory and Safety Notices68Canadian ICES-003This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing

European Union Notice69(1) Products for the Windows NT, Windows 2000, or Windows XP Operating System: products were tested in a typical Avid Adrenalin

7IllustrationsAvid DS System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Rear View of xw9300 Sy

Appendix Regulatory and Safety Notices70(4) Products for MediaNetwork and Workgroups: products were tested in a typical Avid ProEncode, Avid Unity M

AAES/EBUconnection 37analog connectors 42ATTO board connections 25audioconnections 58LEDs 37Australia EMC regulations 70Avid Nitris DNAbase board conn

Index72Ddevicesaudio, connecting 58peripheral, connecting 56dimensionshardware 19documentation 15ordering 11EEIA rack units 62eight-channel audio I/O

Index73Ppackage contentsdocumentation 15hardware 14software 15peripherals devices 56planning, site 16–20electrical requirements 17environmental requir

Index74back panel overview 21boards 28port locations 24xw8200 boards 22

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Using This GuideCongratulations on your purchase of an Avid® DS system. You can use your system to create broadcast-quality output incorporating every