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Using This Guide10About This GuideThis guide contains the information that you need to do the following:• Set up the MediaNetwork client hardware.• I

Symbols and Conventions11Avid documentation uses the following symbols and conventions:Symbol or Convention Meaning or ActionnA note provides importan

Using This Guide12If You Need HelpIf you are having trouble using your MediaNetwork Windows Fibre Channel client, you should:1. Retry the action, car

Related Information13Related InformationThe following documents provide more information about the MediaNetwork workgroup, the MediaNetwork client, an

Using This Guide14If You Have Documentation CommentsAvid Technology continuously seeks to improve its documentation. We value your comments about thi

Chapter 1Setting Up the Windows Ethernet ClientEach MediaNetwork Windows Ethernet client needs to be installed properly to function in a MediaNetwork

Chapter 1 Setting Up the Windows Ethernet Client16• Windows 2000 Service Pack 2• Windows 2000 hotfixes, if necessary• Internet Explorer 5.5 or later

Installation Prerequisites17Windows 2000 HotfixesWindows 2000 Ethernet clients are the Avid postproduction and broadcast editor products clients. You

Chapter 1 Setting Up the Windows Ethernet Client18Connecting the Windows Ethernet ClientThe Windows Ethernet client can connect to a MediaNetwork wo

Connecting the Windows Ethernet Client19cWhen you are connecting the Ethernet client to the Ethernet switch, use only Category 5 or Category 5e Ethern

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

Chapter 1 Setting Up the Windows Ethernet Client20

Chapter 2Configuring the Windows Ethernet ClientEach MediaNetwork Windows Ethernet client needs to be configured properly and have the correct softwar

Chapter 2 Configuring the Windows Ethernet Client22Using Windows 2000 Power OptionsWindows 2000 offers power options to help manage power consumptio

Configuring the Network Properties23Configuring the Network PropertiesYou need to configure the Windows Ethernet client’s network properties so it can

Chapter 2 Configuring the Windows Ethernet Client246. Do one of the following:t If you are using static IP addressing, specify the IP address assign

Installing the Avid Products Software25Installing the Avid Products SoftwareThe Windows Ethernet client requires a qualified version of the Avid produ

Chapter 2 Configuring the Windows Ethernet Client263. Click MediaNetwork Components.4. Click Install Ethernet Attached Client.The InstallShield Wiza

Mounting Workspaces on the Windows Ethernet Client273. Accept the default values presented by the InstallShield Wizard.4. When prompted, type the IP a

Chapter 2 Configuring the Windows Ethernet Client28Additional Client ProceduresAvid recommends that you do the following: • Mount a workspace on the

Reconfiguring the Client Connection29To reconfigure the IP address of the PortServer Pro system or LANserver system to which a client is connected:1.

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Chapter 2 Configuring the Windows Ethernet Client305. Click the Connection Manager icon, and select Exit to quit the Connection Manager. 6. Click th

Appendix AAvid Performance MeterAvid Performance Meter is a utility that allows you to validate your LANshare workgroup by quantifying the throughput

Appendix A Avid Performance Meter32User Interface OverviewThe primary user interface of Avid Performance Meter consists of a single window from whic

User Interface Overview33Control AreaThe Control area in the main window has Start and Stop buttons along with test timing information. For more infor

Appendix A Avid Performance Meter34Text indicators on the left of the Results area show the file access protocol used and the operation performed in

Setting Up Your Test35The Test Results graph shows the following:Setting Up Your TestThe Settings area of the Avid Performance Meter window displays t

Appendix A Avid Performance Meter36Setting Up a Standard TestTo change the default test settings:1. Click the Setup button.The Avid Performance Mete

Setting Up Your Test373. If necessary, specify paths and file names for optional test and error log files as follows:a. Click Optional Log Files. The

Appendix A Avid Performance Meter38Setting Up a Custom TestIn addition to the standard, predefined tests, Avid Performance Meter allows you to confi

Setting Up Your Test392. Adjust the custom test parameters described in the following table, as required:Parameter DescriptionFile Access MethodAvid P

Appendix A Avid Performance Meter40nTo view the selection of standard tests, click Standard Tests in the Avid Performance Meter Settings dialog box.

Starting and Stopping the Test41Starting and Stopping the TestYou start and stop the currently configured test using the Start and Stop buttons.To sta

Appendix A Avid Performance Meter42Performance GraphThe graph of results over time can help experienced users obtain information about system perfor

Appendix BRegulatory and Safety NoticesFCC NoticeThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditi

Appendix B Regulatory and Safety Notices44Canadian ICES-003This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causin

European Union Notice45(1) Products for the Windows NT, Windows 2000, or Windows XP Operating System: products were tested in a typical Avid Equinox B

Appendix B Regulatory and Safety Notices46(2) Products for the Mac OS X Operating System: products were tested in a typical Avid Xpress, Avid Xpress

Taiwan EMC Regulations47Taiwan EMC RegulationsTaiwan EMC Regulations BSMI Class A EMC Warning

Appendix B Regulatory and Safety Notices48

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

6Appendix A Avid Performance Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Starting Avid Performance Meter . . . . . . . . . .

7FiguresFigure 1 Connecting to a MediaNetwork Workgroup . . . . . . . . . . . .18Figure 2 Connecting to a LANshare Workgroup . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Using This GuideYou can connect your Avid Unity™ MediaNetwork Windows® Ethernet client to a MediaNetwork workgroup through a PortServer Pro workgroup