Avid Technology AirSpeed 5000 Installation and operation manual

AirSpeed 5000 / AirSpeed 5500 Server
Two to Four Channel Upgrade Guide
This guide contains information required to upgrade a 2-channel model AirSpeed 5000 or
AirSpeed 5500 server to a 4-channel model server. Once performed, this upgrade enhances the
hardware capabilities and functionality of your system.
cBefore you perform this procedure, backup your media and take your system off air and
offline. The task of replacing a drive can take a considerable amount of time (up to 24
hours).
To perform this upgrade, you must have purchased one of the following kits:
•AirSpeed 5000 - Two to Four Channel Upgrade Kit (for AVC-Intra or MPEG-2 HD).
The upgrade kit will be delivered in two different boxes:
- AirSpeed 5000 - Two to Four Channel Upgrade Kit
- AirSpeed 5000 - Codec Module Upgrade Kit (AVC-Intra or MPEG-2 HD)
•AirSpeed 5500 - Two to Four Channel Upgrade Kit (for AVC-Intra or MPEG-2 HD).
The upgrade kit will be delivered in two different boxes:
- AirSpeed 5500 - Two to Four Channel Upgrade Kit
- AirSpeed 5500 - Codec Module Upgrade Kit (AVC-Intra or MPEG-2 HD)
nIf your AirSpeed 5000 or AirSpeed 5500 server OS image is later than version 6, it will not have
the LSI MegaRAID Storage Manager software pre-installed. To get the latest LSI MegaRAID
Storage Manager software, it is available to download under LSI's terms and conditions at
http://www.lsi.com.
From the website, you can locate and download the latest Windows-based LSI MegaRAID
Storage Manager software that supports the MegaRAID SAS 9260 4i product.
If your 2-channel AirSpeed 5000 or AirSpeed 5500 server was licensed for H.264 or DNxHD
features, you need to obtain additional licenses to fully activate the new channels on updated
configuration. Contact your Avid Sales representative to obtain the additional licenses. Once the
installation is complete, you must activate the license. License activations are done from the
Activation Page of the AirSpeed 5000 Management Console.

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For more information, see “(Option) Activating Additional Licenses” on page 25.
The following topics are included:
•Two to Four Channel Upgrade Kit Contents
•Codec Module Upgrade Kit Contents
•Electrostatic Discharge Precautions
•Upgrading Your AirSpeed 5000 Server to 4-Channel
•(Option) Activating Additional Licenses
•Legal Notices
Two to Four Channel Upgrade Kit Contents
This topic contains information regarding the kit contents of the AirSpeed 5000 and AirSpeed
5500 Server - Two to Four Channel Upgrade Kits.
AirSpeed 5000 / AirSpeed 5500 - Two to Four Channel Upgrade Kit Contents
(1) Video I/O board
This kit includes one (1) Video I/O board without the Codecs attached, as shown below:

Codec Module Upgrade Kit Contents
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Codec Module Upgrade Kit Contents
Depending on whether you are upgrading a AirSpeed 5000 or AirSpeed 5500 system, you will
receive different codecs.
Codecs Provided for AirSpeed 5000 Upgrades
Upgrades to AirSpeed 5000 Servers are shipped with either Sony MSQ-201 or Panasonic Aero
codec modules, depending on the desired formats.
• Sony MSQ-201 codec modules support MPEG-2 HD formats.
• Panasonic Aero codec modules support AVC-Intra formats.
(5) Media Drives
This kit includes five (5) media drives
(2) eight inch SATA internal cables
These two SATA cables are required when connecting the additional Video I/O board to the AirSpeed
5000 or Airspeed 5500 server.
AirSpeed 5000 / AirSpeed 5500 - Two to Four Channel Upgrade Kit Contents

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Module Formats Examples
Sony
MSQ-201
MPEG-2 HD (2) Sony MSQ-211 Codec Modules
(4) Screws are also included
nWhen performing a two to four channel upgrade, the
two (2) MSQ201 modules are to be placed on the new
Video I/O board.
Panasonic
Aero
AVC-Intra (2) Panasonic Aero Codec Modules
(4) Screws are also included
See below for examples of each:
nWhen performing a two to four channel upgrade, the
two (2) Air-O modules are to be placed on the new
Video I/O board.

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Codecs Provided for AirSpeed 5500 Upgrades
Upgrades to AirSpeed 5500 Servers are shipped with either Sony MSQ-211 or Panasonic Dyna
Modules, depending on the desired formats.
• For MPEG-2 HD and XAVC-Intra formats, you would receive two Sony MSQ-211 codec
modules
• For AVC-Intra and AVC-LongG formats, you would receive two Panasonic Dyna codec
modules.
Module Formats Contents / Examples
Sony
MSQ-211
MPEG-2 HD
XAVC-Intra (with software
license)
(2) Sony MSQ-211 Codec Modules:
(4) Screws are also included
nWhen performing a two to four channel upgrade, the
two (2) MSQ-211 modules are to be placed on the new
Video I/O board.
Panasonic
Dyna
AVC-Intra
AVC-LongG (with software
license)
(2) Panasonic Dyna Codec Modules:
(4) Screws are also included
nWhen performing a two to four channel upgrade, the
two (2) Dyna modules are to be placed on the new Video
I/O board.

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Electrostatic Discharge Precautions
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, cards, and other parts. Avid recommends
that you perform all procedures in this chapter only at an ESD workstation. If one is not
available, provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap attached to chassis
ground (any unpainted metal surface) on your server when handling parts.
ESD and handling PCIe Cards
Always handle cards carefully. They can be extremely sensitive to ESD. Hold cards only by their
edges. After removing a card from its protective wrapper or from the server, place the card
component side up on a grounded, static free surface. Use a conductive foam pad if available but
not the card wrapper. Do not slide the card over any surface.
Upgrading Your AirSpeed 5000 Server to 4-Channel
This section contains information on how to upgrade your 2-channel AirSpeed 5000 or AirSpeed
5500 server to become a 4-channel server, including how to do the following:
• Attach two new Codec modules to the new Video I/O card
• Insert the Video I/O card into the chassis (for a total of 2 VIOs with 2 Codecs each)
• Insert five additional media drives into the chassis
• Re-RAID your media drives to RAID50
This checklist contains the necessary tasks required to upgrade your AirSpeed 5000 or AirSpeed
5500 server to a 4-channel model.
Remove the Server from the rack.
Remove the Server cover as described in the topic “Removing the Server Main Cover” on
page 7.
Attach the (2) Codec modules from the kit to the Video I/O board from the kit, as described
in the topic “Attaching the Codec Modules to the Video I/O Boards” on page 8.
Remove the existing Video I/O board (VIO 1) from the server, as described in the topic
“Removing the Existing Video I/O Board (VIO 1)” on page 9.
Replace the Video I/O boards into the server, as described in the topic “Replacing the Video
I/O Boards in the Chassis” on page 13.
Replace the server main cover as described in the topic “Replacing the Server Main Cover”
on page 17.

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Removing the Server Main Cover
The AirSpeed 5000 / AirSpeed 5500 server must be operated with the chassis cover in place to
ensure proper cooling. However, you will need to remove the main cover to add or replace
components inside of the server (Video I/O board set). Before removing the main cover, power
down the server and unplug all peripheral devices and the AC power cables.
nA nonskid surface or a stop behind the server may be needed to prevent the server from sliding
on your work surface.
To remove the server main cover:
1. Observe the safety precautions described in “Electrostatic Discharge Precautions” on page 6
and “Safety and Regulatory Information” in the AirSpeed 5000 / AirSpeed 5500 Setup
Guide.
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server. Then, turn off the server.
3. Disconnect the AC power cords.
4. Loosen the thumbscrews on the back cover, and slide the cover back to remove it from the
chassis.
The following diagram shows the location of the two (2) thumbscrews on the rear of the
server.
Return the Server to the rack as described in the topic “Securing the Server in a Rack” in the
AirSpeed 5000 / AirSpeed 5500 Setup Guide.
Connect your power and other cables to your AirSpeed 5000 server, as described in
“Cabling Up the AirSpeed 5000 Server” in the AirSpeed 5000 / AirSpeed 5500 Setup Guide.
Power on your server, as described in “Turning On the Server” on page 18.
Insert the 5 additional media drives in the Server “Inserting Additional Media Drives in Your
Server” on page 19.
Re-RAID your media drives by running the AirSpeed 5000 two to Four Channel
(
AS5K_2Channel-to-4Channel) media drive setup script, as described in “Running the
Two to Four Channel Media Drive Setup Script” on page 21.
Reinstall your AirSpeed 5000 application software, as described in “Reinstalling the
AirSpeed 5000 Application Software” on page 23.
(Option) If you are upgrading from a 2-channel AirSpeed 5000 or AirSpeed 5500 server
with licenses for DNxHD, H.264 XAVC-Intra, or AVC-LongG options, and you want to
have these options on your newly added channels, you must activate an additional 2-channel
license, as described in “(Option) Activating Additional Licenses” on page 25.

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5. Remove the main cover, and set it in a safe place.
Attaching the Codec Modules to the Video I/O Boards
This topic contains information on how to attach two (2) Codec modules to the new Video I/O
board.
nAttach both Codec modules to the new Video I/O board.
nThis procedure for attaching the Codec modules is the same for both the MPEG-2 HD and the
AVC-Intra Codec modules.
To attach the Codec modules to each Video I/O board:
1. Open the AirSpeed 5000/5500 Codec Module Upgrade kit that contains the MPEG-2 HD or
AVC-Intra Codec modules that you are upgrading to, and place them on your workspace.
2. Open the AirSpeed 5000/5500 Two to Four Channel Upgrade Kit, and locate the new Video
I/O board #2 (VIO 2), and place it component side up (with the standoffs showing).
Two (2) Thumbscrews
Standos for codec
Standos for codec

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3. Using the supplied set screws and a #2 Phillips head screwdriver, do the following:
a. Align the holes in the Codec module to the standoffs on the Video I/O board
b. Firmly, attach the first Codec module to the connector on the Video I/O board.
nCodecs can only be placed one way.
c. Repeat this step for the second Codec module.
When both Codec modules are screwed down to the Video I/O board (VIO 2), it will
look something like this:
4. The next step is to remove the existing Video I/O board (VIO 1) from your server. For more
information, see “Removing the Existing Video I/O Board (VIO 1)” on page 9.
Removing the Existing Video I/O Board (VIO 1)
In order for you to insert the additional Video I/O board (VIO 2), you must first remove the
existing Video I/O board (VIO 1) from your AirSpeed 5000 server.
For future reference, note the following Video I/O board locations:
• VIO 1 (the existing Video I/O board) should be installed in the top slot in the chassis.
• VIO 2 (the new Video I/O board) should be installed directly below VIO 1.
nVIO 2 is the new board you will be adding.
cThe system should be taken offline and powered down before removing Video I/O boards.
Codecs secured to Video I/O Board

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To remove the existing VIO board (VIO 1):
1. Observe the safety precautions described in “Electrostatic Discharge Precautions” on page 6
and “Safety and Regulatory Information” in the AirSpeed 5000 / AirSpeed 5500 Setup
Guide.
2. Make sure of the following:
tThe server is powered down.
tAll peripheral devices and AC power cables are unplugged.
tThe server cover is removed. For instructions, see “Removing the Server Main Cover”
on page 7.
3. Loosen the thumbscrew on the Card Guide, and slide it over to remove it from the chassis.
The following diagram shows the location of the Card Guide thumbscrew.
Card Guide thumbscrew

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4. Disconnect the top Video I/O board 1 (VIO 1), by doing the following:
a. Remove the Power Harness (yellow cable with black connectors) from the Video I/O
board.
Power Harness
(Yellow with Blac
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connectors)

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b. Remove both of the SATA (red) cables from the Video I/O board.
nBefore removing the SATA cables from the VIO board, it’s a good idea to observe how the SATA
cables are connected (Top to Top, and Bottom to Bottom).
5. Release the Hold Down Bracket using the thumbscrews, and then slide it out of the chassis.
2 SATA Cables
(Red with Black
Connectors)
Hold Down Bracket and thumbscrew

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6. Remove the Board Locking Bracket by loosening the thumbscrew, and sliding the bracket
up, and out of the chassis.
7. Gently slide the existing Video I/O board (VIO 1) off of the riser card and out of the chassis.
8. Gather both Video I/O boards (VIO 1, and VIO 2) together.
9. The next step is to insert both Video I/O boards into the chassis.
For more information, see “Replacing the Video I/O Boards in the Chassis” on page 13.
Replacing the Video I/O Boards in the Chassis
This topic contains information on how to replace the Video I/O boards in the server chassis.
To replace both Video I/O boards into the chassis:
1. Observe the safety precautions described in the topic “Electrostatic Discharge Precautions”
on page 6 and the “Safety and Regulatory Information” topic in the AirSpeed 5000 /
AirSpeed 5500 Setup Guide.
Board Locking Bracket
Thumbscrews

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2. Connect the (2) two eight inch SATA Internal cables to the slots (top and bottom) in the
Multi I/O Expansion card.
3. Gently replace the bottom Video I/O board (VIO 2) into the riser card.
4. Connect the two SATA cables and Power harness for Video I/O board (VIO 2) as follows:
a. Attach the two SATA (red cables with black connectors) to Video I/O board (VIO 2).
b. Attach the Power harness (yellow and black cable) to Video I/O board (VIO 2) that you
just installed as shown.

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5. Gently replace the top Video I/O board (VIO 1) into the riser card following the same
directions as the bottom VIO.
a. Reattach the two SATA (red) cables to the top Video I/O board (VIO 1).
b. Attach the Power harness (yellow and black cable) to the top Video I/O board (VIO 1).
When you are done, make sure the SATA cables are connected (Top to Top, and Bottom
to Bottom) as shown in the following illustration:
6. Replace the Board Locking Bracket by sliding the bracket down into the chassis, and
tightening the thumbscrews.

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7. Replace the Hold Down Bracket by sliding it back into place. Once in place, tighten the
thumbscrew.
nLift the LSI SAS cable that goes along the side of the chassis, so that the Hold Down bracket sits
at the bottom of the chassis in its slot, then, tighten the thumbscrew.
Board Locking Bracket
Thumbscrews
Hold Down Bracket
LSI SAS Cable Hold Down Bracket slots

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8. Reattach the Card guide, and tighten the thumbscrew.
nWhen reattaching the Card Guide, make sure both Video I/O boards and the Auxiliary board
(bottom) are secured in their respective slots.
9. Replace the server main cover, and tighten the thumbscrews. For more information, see
“Removing the Server Main Cover” on page 7.
Replacing the Server Main Cover
The AirSpeed 5000 or AirSpeed 5500 server must be operated with the chassis cover in place to
ensure proper cooling. However, you had to remove the main cover to add or replace components
inside of the server (Video I/O board set).
nA nonskid surface or a stop behind the server may be needed to prevent the server from sliding
on your work surface.
To replace the server main cover:
1. Place the main cover over the server system so that the side edges of the cover sit just outside
the server system sidewalls.
2. Slide the main cover forward until it fits in place.
3. Tighten the rear thumbscrews.
4. Reconnect all peripheral devices and the AC power cords.
5. The next step is to turn on the server. For more information, see “Turning On the Server” on
page 18.

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Turning On the Server
When you turn on the power to your AirSpeed 5000 or AirSpeed 5500 server, you must do it in
the following order so that it will recognize all of its connected components.
To turn on the power for each component:
1. Reconnect all peripheral devices and the AC power cords into the server.
2. Make sure to turn on the power to the KVM switch (if using one).
3. Make sure you have all your network cables connected.
4. Push the Power button at the top left on the front of the your server, and wait for the
Windows operating system to load.
5. Log onto the server.
nLog on as amsuser and type is-admin as the password.
6. Your next step is to insert the additional media drives into the server.
For more information, see “Inserting Additional Media Drives in Your Server” on page 19.

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Inserting Additional Media Drives in Your Server
This procedure contains information on how to insert the additional five (5) media drives into
your AirSpeed 5000 or AirSpeed 5500 server so that it will be a 4-channel capable server.
cMake sure to backup all data before inserting additional media drives in the server. You
will lose all of your data.
nMake sure your server is powered ON before inserting the additional media drives.
Your 2-channel server should have the media drives in Slots 2, 4, 5, 7, and 8 as shown in the
following illustration.
The single RAID group is configured as drives 2, 4, 5, 7, 8.
In 2-channel servers, slots 1, 3, 6, 9,10, 11, and 12 are empty.
To insert the additional media drives in your server:
1. Obtain the five (5) additional media drives, and remove the blank panels from the empty
drive slots (3, 6, 9, 11, and 12).
nIn 4-channel servers, slots 1 and 10 (with the Avid logo, and Product name) are the only drive
slots to remain empty.
2. Insert each of the new media drives in a blank slot as follows:
a. Push the drive carrier latch in, to release the handle and pull the handle completely open
prior to inserting the drive carrier into the open slot.
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b. Make sure the drive LEDs are on the bottom before you begin to slide the drive into the
server.
c. Slide the drive into the open drive slot in the server chassis until it stops. Approximately
1/2 inch of the drive carrier should be outside the server.
cDo not force a drive into a slot. If you are having problems installing a drive, check to make
sure it is level and flat as you insert it into the server, that the drive carrier latch is open and
at a 45 degree angle to the drive carrier, and that the LEDs are on the bottom of the drive
carrier.
d. Push the handle into the drive carrier. This seats the drive in the server. You’ll hear a
click when the drive is fully seated and the handle latches in place.
The following illustration show what the 4-channel AirSpeed 5000 server should look like
with the additional media drives installed.
The AirSpeed 5500 would look identical, except for an “AirSpeed 5500” drive panel in the
upper right corner.
3. The next step is to re-RAID the Media drives. For more information, see “Running the Two
to Four Channel Media Drive Setup Script” on page 21.
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