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n Shipping of the new hardware supported in Version 3.19 might not coincide with the shipping of the software. Since the old hardware and new hardware function the same, shipping of the new hardware will be phased in.

This addendum describes changes in documentation that have been made between MediaStream software v3.17 and v3.20.

MediaStream software v3.20 and later supports the use of a Dual Controller PS 1000 array on the MS Server 8000si and provides:

• Additional fault protection by using a secondary Fibre Channel path from the server to the storage.

• Increased fault tolerance by separating the connect Plus 1000s Fibre Channel from the server’s Fibre Channel connection to the storage.

MediaStream software versions v3.19 and v3.20 support hardware changes explained in this document. Those hardware changes are:

• The FSC 40 is being replaced by the FSC 80 but is functionally equivalent.

• The MSi 1000 is being replaced by the MSi 2000.

MediaStream Documentation Addendum

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Documentation Changes

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Documentation Changes

MediaStream software v3.20 of the MediaStream software has caused changes in the following documents:

• MediaStream Server 8000si Site Preparation, Installation and Reference Guide Rev C.

• MediaStream Server 8000 Site Preparation, Installation and Reference Guide Rev E.

• ConnectPlus 1000NS Installation and Operations Guide Rev C.

• MediaStream Networked Storage Systems 03.1X Installation Guide.

MediaStream Server 8000si Site Preparation, Installation and Reference Guide Rev C

The illustration and explanation on page 38 shows a MSS 8000si network environment and the connection of a single controller version of the Palladium Store (PS) 1000. The system now supports the dual controller version as shown in the following illustration. The additional controller in the Palladium Store 1000 system is a Fibre Channel connection to the MSS 8000si.

MSS 8000si Network Environment

DCAC

DCAC

Power Supply 1

Power Supply 2

Status

Service

Sw

itch

Con

tolle

r

Port4

Port2

Port1

Port3

A

Fibre

Fibre (optional)

Fibre

to GigE (Gateway destination)

to House LAN

Fibre

Fibre

LAN 2

LAN 2 / LANBLAN 1 / Gig-E

FSC

MSI

Palladium Store 1000

MSS 8000si

Note: Isolate fromHouse LAN with a switch or a router.

Port4

Port2

Port1

Port3

Service

Status

Fibre

Fibre channel connection

See “Connecting FSC 80 and MSi 2000 in an MSS 8000si Environment” on page 4

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Connecting FSC 80 and MSi 2000 in an MSS 8000si Environment

The following figures show the new FSC 80 and MSi 2000 and their respective connections points in a network supported by a MSS 8000si server.

This hardware figure of the FSC 80 replaces the FSC 40 in the following figures:

• Page 40, Figure 2-18.

FSC 80 - 8000si - Rear Panel

This hardware figure of the MSi 2000 replaces MSi 1000 in the following figures:

• Page 39, Figure 2-17.

MSi 2000 - 8000si- Rear Panel

Two sections of the manual should contain more information relevant to the process of booting the system. The following bulleted list explains that information:

• After Fig-5-6 and fig-5-10 there should be a step 7A and 6A respectively. During the boot procedure the system displays or asks you three questions. You must click Next to the following:

a. Welcome to Windows — Click Next

b. Accept the agreement — Click Next

c. Type in the Product Key — Click Next

LAN 2 to MSS 8000si

LAN 2 to MSS 8000si

LAN 1 Gigabit Ethernet

Fibre channel to PS1000

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The following bulleted list shows the illustrations that have changed for the MediaStream Server 8000si Site Preparation, Installation and Reference Guide Rev C.

• Figure 1-11 should contain the following figure.

File System Controller 80 (FSC) - Front Panel

• Figure 5-13 should contain the following figure.

• Figure 5-14 should contain the following figure.

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MediaStream Server 8000 NS Site Preparation, Installation and Reference Guide Rev E

The File System Controller (FSC) 100 is being replaced by the FSC 200. The FSC 200 is functionally equivalent to the FSC 100.

The following documentation changes are needed in the MediaStream Server 8000 Site Preparation, Installation and Reference Guide Rev E.

• Page 77 of the document: Figure 5-17 should be labeled FSC200 to VLAN Connections.

• Page 299 of the document: The Disk System Bandwidth table should be changes to include the Jurrell fsc200. The following table shows the proper values:

Connecting FSC 80 and MSi 2000 in an MSS 8000 SN Environment

This hardware figure of the FSC 80 replaces the FSC 40 in the following figures:

• Page 23, Figure 2-10 and 2-11 and page 71, Figure 5-16. The following figure shows the new front and rear panel of the new FSC 80 and MSi 200 hardware.

FSCSuperMicro FSC40

IBMFSC 100

WinterPark FSC40

Westville2 FSC100

JurrellFSC200

Number of Arrays

1 480 480 480 480 480

2 800 800 800 800 800

3 1080 1080 1080 1080 1080

4 1200 1440 1280 1440 1440

5 1200 1600 1280 1600 1600

6 1200 1920 1280 1920 1920

7 1200 1920 1280 2240 2240

8 1200 1920 1280 2300 2300

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FSC 80 - Front Panel

FSC 80 - Rear Panel

FSC 80 Connections in a Redundant SAN

LAN 3LAN 2LAN 1

13 14 15 16 17 18

19 20 21 22 23 24

1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10 11 12

VLAN A13 14 15 16 17 18

19 20 21 22 23 24

1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10 11 12

VLAN B

PORT 22

PORT 24 PORT 23

PORT 22

PORT 23

PORT 24

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This hardware figure of the MSi 2000 replaces MSi 1000 in the following figures:

• Page 27, Figure 2-21 and page 73, Figure 5-17. It is replaced by the following front and rear panels for the Msi 2000.

n The Msi 2000 PC is the same as the PC used as the FSC 80.

MSi 2000 - Front Panel

MSi 2000 - Rear Panel

MSi 2000 Connections in a Redundant SAN

USB modem

RS-232 connector

LAN 1LAN 2

Mouse

Keyboard VGA port

Unused

13 14 15 16 17 18

19 20 21 22 23 24

1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10 11 12

VLAN A13 14 15 16 17 18

19 20 21 22 23 24

1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10 11 12

VLAN B

PORT 20PORT 19

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In the FSC System Recovery Section of the manual, the following additional information relevant to the process of booting the system needs to be added to Step 7:

• After Fig-11-15 there should be a step 7A. During the boot procedure the system displays or asks you three questions. You must Click Next to the following:

a. Welcome to Windows — Click Next

b. Accept the agreement — Click Next

c. Type in the Product Key — Click Next

The following illustration shows the new FSC 80 and MSi 2000 in a networked storage (NS) environment. This system supports dual controllers.

MSS 8000 Network Storage (NS) Environment

ConnectPlus 1000 Network Storage Installation and Operations Guide Rev C

The ConnectPlus 1000 Network Storage Installation and Operations Guide Rev D has hardware changes and added a feature since V3.18. The changes consist of:

• Different FSC hardware but do not affect the manner in which the system functions.

• The Connect Plus 1000 ftp service now supports two user profiles.

• Chapter three of the ConnectPlus 1000 Network Storage Installation and Operations Guide Rev D has major changes that explain how to load the Recovery CD-ROM. Please see the Avid Support Knowledge Base to read this chapter.

Temperature Power Supply Fan

MEDIASTREAM SERVER

Temperature Power Supply Fan

MEDIASTREAM SERVER

PALLADIUMTM STORE 1000PALLADIUMTM STORE 1000

MSi 2000

FSC

VLAN switch

MSS 8000

Fibre channel switch

PS 1000

See “Connecting FSC 80 and MSi 2000 in an MSS 8000 SN Environment” on page 6

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Hardware Changes

The following figures define the differences in the hardware.

• Page 7, Figure 1-1 ConnectPlus 1000 Gateway Chassis front panel, now uses the hardware shown in the following figure:

ConnectPlus 1000 - Front Panel

• Page Figure 2-1 ConnectPlus 1000 Rear Panel, now uses the hardware shown in the following figure:

ConnectPlus 1000 - Rear panel

MXF Translator Support for Standard Definition (SD) and High Definition (HD) on Connect Plus 1000 Network Storage

The Connect Plus 1000 ftp service now supports the following two user profiles:

• The original, or classic, view gives the familiar directory structure filename\header, filename\ft, filename\std, filename\info view of a content called "filename." This profile is present when you log in as video_fs.

• The latest profile supports SD and HD. You can access this profile by logging in as mxf_fs. The directory structure shows files displayed as filename\std and filename\info (if info track is present).

Fibre channel

Gigabit Ethernet

Keyboard and mouse

MonitorVLAN

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To import an mxf file using the new profile:

1. Log in as “mxf_fs” and use the password “.mxf_fs.”

2. Create a directory with the same name as the .mxf file you want to import. For example, to import a file named filename.mxf, first create a directory named filename.

3. Use the following ftp commands to import the file:

d. cd filename

e. put filename.mxf std

The system transfers and renames filename.mxf to filename/std. The Gateway system automatically regenerates the header and ft, converts the MXF file to PS, and sets the playOk bit to allow play while transfer.

c Use this procedure with caution because the network bandwidth is not guaranteed and must be factored into the overall system bandwidth. In this profile, you will not see the header or ft files even after they are created.

To export an mxf file using the new profile:

1. Login as mxf_fs and use the password “.mxf_fs.”

2. Change directory to the desired content name and get the std track. For example:

a. cd filename

b. get std filename.mxf

n VBI data will not be retained during export. Data mode audio (that is, AC3) will also be lost.

Format Specifications

The following table lists the supported formats for MXF Translator.

Video format Audio format

Export Source HD and SD program stream

Up to 4 pairs of mixed uncompressed (16 or 20) and musicam (256 or 384).

Audio data such as AC is not retained during export.

Export Destination Maxis pop-1a Up to 4 pairs of uncompressed (16 or 20).

Import Source HD and SD MXF in pop-1a or D10/IMX

For pop-1a: Up to 4 pairs of mixed encompassed (16 or 20) and musical (256 or 384).

For D10/IMX: 4 pairs of 16 bit uncompressed or 2 pairs of 24 bit uncompressed. Note that the 24 bit is converted to 16.

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MediaStream Networked Storage Systems 03.1X Installation Guide

The revision of the bvsrc file is changed from 2.4 to 2.5 to support the dual PS1000 controller option on the 8000si. For specific procedures to edit the bvrsc file, refer to MediaStream Networked Storage System, 3.1X Installation Guide. The upgrade process automatically updates the revision of the bvsrc files. If you manually restore the stifles (the bvsrc file is one of the site files) after the upgrade, you will need to run “edit_bvsrc” to generate a new bvsrc file with the correct version number. Startams will not start with the revision 2.4 bvsrc file. This applies to both 8000si and 8000ns systems.

Import Destination HD and SD program stream

For pop-1a: to 4 pairs of mixed encompassed (16 or 20) and musical (256 or 384).

For D10/IMX: 4 pairs of 16 bit uncompressed or 2 pairs of 16 bit uncompressed.

Video format Audio format

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MediaStream Storage Area Networks Documentation Addendum v3.20• 0130-07539-01 Rev. D • September 2006