AMX Rack Rail Kit MMS Servers Setup Guide

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xUsing This GuideAbout This GuideThis guide contains the information that you need to:• Install a Media Server.• Load and configure the Media Server c

xiSymbols and ConventionsSymbols and ConventionsAll of the material in this document applies to the Windows 2000 operating system.The Trilligent Media

xiiUsing This GuideIf You Need HelpIf you are having trouble using Trilligent Media Server, you should:1. Retry the action, carefully following the in

xiiiHow to Order DocumentationHow to Order DocumentationTo order additional copies of this documentation from within the United States, call Avid Tele

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CHAPTER 1Installing a Media ServerThis chapter describes how to install and connect a Media Servers to a Trilligent Cluster or a MediaNet workgroup. I

1-2Installing a Media ServerBefore You BeginKeep the shipping boxes that come with your Windows client. You might need to repackage and ship the compo

1-3Installing the Media ServersInstalling Media Server Rack-Mount RailsWhen you are installing the Media Server rack-mount rails, follow the instructi

1-4Installing a Media ServerConnecting the Media Server CablesYou need to connect the Media Server to a keyboard, mouse, and monitor, or to a keyboard

1-5Connecting the Media Server CablesInstalling the MonitorTo connect the Media Server to a monitor:1. Set the monitor on the desktop or shelf. Route

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1-6Installing a Media ServerConnecting a Media Server to the Fibre Channel SwitchTo connect a Media Server to the MEDIASwitch:1. Locate the optical ca

1-7Connecting the Media Server CablesConnecting Cables to the MEDIASwitchThe MEDIASwitch connects the Trilligent Cluster or MediaNet workgroup to seve

1-8Installing a Media ServernYou can install the GBIC while the MEDIASwitch is turned on.4. Slide the GBIC into the MEDIASwitch port. You should hear

1-9Connecting the Media Server CablesConnecting to a 2-Gb MEDIASwitchTo connect an optical cable to the 2-Gb MEDIASwitch:1. Locate the SFP in the Medi

1-10Installing a Media Server7. Attach the connector on the cable into the SFP for the Media Server (see Figure 1-5). Firmly push the plug on the cabl

CHAPTER 2Configuring a Media ServerThis chapter describes how to configure and install the appropriate software on a Media Server to make it function

2-2Configuring a Media ServerSetting Up a Media ServerTo set up a Media Server in a Trilligent Cluster or MediaNet workgroup, you should perform all t

2-3Setting Up a Media ServerTo determine the version of the Windows 2000 operating system installed on the Media Server:1. Right-click My Computer and

2-4Configuring a Media ServerInstalling Windows 2000 HotfixesYou need to install the correct hotfixes on a Media Server as described in the following

2-5Setting Up a Media ServerTo set the date, time, time zone, and daylight saving time option on a Media Server:1. Double-click the time in the taskba

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2-6Configuring a Media ServerTo configure the network Properties for a Media Server:1. Right-click My Network Places on the desktop and click Properti

2-7Setting Up a Media ServerSetting Virtual MemoryVirtual memory extends the physical memory (RAM) in your Media Server by using a portion of the hard

2-8Configuring a Media Server13. Click OK to close the Virtual Memory dialog box.14. Click OK to close the Performance Options dialog box15. Close the

2-9Configuring a Media ServerIf the CD-ROM does not automatically start, start the installation manually as follows:a. Double-click My Computer on the

2-10Configuring a Media ServerMounting Workspaces on a Media ServerTrilligent Cluster and MediaNet workgroup workspaces are mapped to specific drive l

2-11Configuring a Media ServerInstalling the Windows Media Services SoftwarenAvid ships Media Servers with Windows Media Services preinstalled. If you

2-12Configuring a Media ServerInstalling Real Server SoftwareYou can use Real Server software to stream media files to the Internet. To install the Re

CHAPTER 3Configuring the Media Server as an FTP ServerYou might want to set up a Media Server as an FTP server. This allows media files to be uploaded

3-2Configuring the Media Server as an FTP ServerInstalling the FTP Server SoftwareTo install the IIS for FTP:1. Locate the Windows 2000 Server CD-ROM

CHAPTER 4Installing and Configuring the Load-Balancing Network SwitchThis chapter describes how to install and configure a Foundry ServerIron™ Load-Ba

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4-2Installing and Configuring the Load-Balancing Network SwitchInstalling a Foundry Load-Balancing SwitchTo install the load-balancing switch:1. Unpac

4-3Configuring the MS Loopback AdapterConfiguring the MS Loopback AdapterIf your Trilligent Cluster includes a Foundry load-balancing (layer 4) networ

4-4Installing and Configuring the Load-Balancing Network SwitchConfiguring the ServerIron SwitchTo configure basic physical parameters for your switch

4-5Advanced ServerIron Switch Configuration8. Set the switch default network gateway by typing: ServerIron(config)# ip default-gateway addresswhere ad

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CHAPTER 5Installing and Configuring a Routing Network SwitchThis chapter describes how to install and configure a Foundry FastIron™ routing (layer 2)

5-2Installing and Configuring a Routing Network SwitchInstalling a Foundry Routing Network SwitchTo install the routing network switch:1. Unpack the s

5-3Physical FastIron Switch ConfigurationPhysical FastIron Switch ConfigurationTo configure basic physical parameters for your switch:1. Connect a PC

5-4Installing and Configuring a Routing Network Switch8. Set the switch default network gateway by typing: FastIron(config)# ip default-gateway addres

APPENDIX AMedia Server SpecificationsThe following sections provide the dimensions and weight, the environmental, the electrical, and the power cord s

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A-2Media Server SpecificationsEnvironmentTable A-2 shows the environmental specifications for the Media Server.ElectricalTable A-3 shows the electrica

A-3Power CordsPower CordsSelect the power cords for the Media Server according to the country destination; it must comply with local safety requiremen

A-4Media Server Specifications• European countries requirements: In Europe, use only an H05VV-F, <HAR>, VDE, PVC, 3 x 1.00 mm2 power cord. Für d

viChapter 2 Configuring a Media ServerSetting Up a Media Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2Checking the

viiAppendix A Media Server SpecificationsDimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1Environmen

viiiFiguresFigure 1-1 Attaching Optical Cable to the Fibre Channel Adapter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6Fig

Using This GuideCongratulations on your purchase of a Trilligent Media Server. The Media Server can be connected to a Trilligent Cluster or a MediaNet