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Using This Guide10Who Should Use This GuideThis guide is intended for administrators who manage MediaNetwork workgroups.Symbols and ConventionsAvid d

If You Need Help11If You Need HelpIf you have trouble using your MediaNetwork workgroup:1. Retry the action, carefully following the instructions give

Using This Guide12Related InformationMediaNetwork workgroup administrators should refer to the following documents for more information:• Avid Unity

How to Order Documentation13How to Order DocumentationTo order additional copies of this documentation from within the United States, call Avid Sales

Using This Guide14

Chapter 1MediaNetwork Hardware OverviewA MediaNetwork workgroup provides shared access to audio and video files. This chapter provides an overview of

Chapter 1 MediaNetwork Hardware Overview16MediaNetwork Hardware ComponentsA MediaNetwork workgroup contains interconnected components, customized to

File Manager and Backup File Manager17File Manager and Backup File ManagerThe File Manager is a rack-mount, dual-processor computer running the Window

Chapter 1 MediaNetwork Hardware Overview18Each MEDIASwitch 16-4G isolates its ports, treating each port as an individual Fibre Channel Arbitrated Lo

MEDIArray ZX4 Drive Enclosures19Small Form-factor Pluggable ConnectorMEDIArray ZX4 Drive EnclosuresThe MEDIArray ZX4 drive enclosures, see “Rack-Mount

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

Chapter 1 MediaNetwork Hardware Overview20Rack-Mount MEDIArray ZX Drive EnclosureKeyboard/Monitor/Mouse Assembly (Optional)The KMM assembly provides

PortServer and PortServer Pro Systems21PortServer SystemsThe PortServer system connects to the Fibre Channel network. It can mount and share up to 21

Chapter 1 MediaNetwork Hardware Overview22PortServer Pro SystemsA PortServer Pro system provides all the same features as a PortServer workgroup, wi

MediaNetwork Editing Clients23A MediaNetwork workgroup can support up to 24 Fibre Channel editing clients. Clients can be Macintosh, Windows NT, Windo

Chapter 1 MediaNetwork Hardware Overview24

Chapter 2MediaNetwork Workgroup OverviewThis chapter provides an overview of a MediaNetwork workgroup, including:• MediaNetwork Architecture• MediaNet

Chapter 2 MediaNetwork Workgroup Overview26MediaNetwork ArchitectureThe components of a MediaNetwork workgroup (see “MediaNetwork Architecture”) ena

MediaNetwork Architecture27MEDIASwitch 16-4G and Fibre Channel NetworkThe Fibre Channel network is a high-bandwidth network that supports the high thr

Chapter 2 MediaNetwork Workgroup Overview28MediaNetwork from the User’s PerspectiveMediaNetwork clients mount workspaces in one of several ways:• By

MediaNetwork Data Flow29The typical MediaNetwork editing client data flow consists of the following steps:1. The MediaNetwork client issues a request

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Chapter 2 MediaNetwork Workgroup Overview30

Chapter 3MediaNetwork Management OverviewUnderstanding your MediaNetwork storage and how it is configured is part of your management tasks. Several to

Chapter 3 MediaNetwork Management Overview32MediaNetwork Storage OverviewMediaNetwork simplifies the management of your storage hardware by combinin

MediaNetwork Storage Overview33MediaNetwork Storage OverviewProtectionYou can ensure the data integrity of the MediaNetwork drive set by optionally pr

Chapter 3 MediaNetwork Management Overview34Spare DrivesThe MediaNetwork drive set can also include optional spare drives that you can swap for bad

Management Tools35Management ToolsThe MediaNetwork software provides three tools that run on the File Manager, allowing you to set up the hardware and

Chapter 3 MediaNetwork Management Overview36Setup ManagerFor more information on the Setup Manager, see the Avid Unity MediaNetwork Management Guide

Management Tools37“Administration Tool” shows the Administration Tool. You can open the Administration Tool on the File Manager, or on any Windows or

Chapter 3 MediaNetwork Management Overview38• File Manager memory usage• Log messages• Counts and service times for client requestsYou can also use

Chapter 4Other Supported MEDIASwitchesAvid no longer ships the original 1-Gb and 2-Gb MEDIAswitches, 7X00 and 9X00 respectively. An Appendix in the Me

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Chapter 4 Other Supported MEDIASwitches40MEDIASwitchesThe older MEDIASwitches can have either 8 ports or 16 ports, and your MediaNetwork workgroup c

MEDIASwitches41Small Form-factor Pluggable ConnectorRS23212345678100Act/ColMGMTMEDIASwitchSFP connectorSFP connector

Chapter 4 Other Supported MEDIASwitches42

AAdministration Tooldescribed 36Administrator tasks 34Allocation groupsintroduced 32DDrive enclosuredescription 19drive enclosure 16Drive enclosures 2

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ContentsUsing This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Who Should Use This Guide. . . . . . . . . .

6MEDIASwitch 16-4G and Fibre Channel Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27File Manager and Backup File Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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8IllustrationsA 16-Port MEDIASwitch 16-4G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Small Form-factor Pluggable Connect

Using This GuideCongratulations on your purchase of an Avid Unity™ MediaNetwork workgroup. The MediaNetwork workgroup is a high-performance, high-capa