Avid Technology ISIS 1000 User manual

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Avid®ISIS| 1000 Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing an ISIS | 1000. This Quick Start guide provides an overview of the steps required to get your
ISIS | 1000 up and running as quickly as possible.
For detailed instructions or clarifications on the steps outlined in this document, see the Avid ISIS | 1000 Setup Guide,
available in the software kit or via download at www.avid.com/support. Click the link titled Knowledge Base and search
for ISIS | 1000 Setup Guide.
This Quick Start describes creating a configuration with a single ISIS | 1000. To create a multi-ISIS system, see the Setup
Guide.
1Unpack the Shipping Box and Verify Contents
What’s included with your ISIS | 1000:
ISIS | 1000 Engine including Storage Controller,
2 power supplies, Media Pack (10 HDDs),
and 2 system drives (SSDs)
Bezel
Rack Mounting Kit (may include
other hardware and tools)
Health and Safety information, EULA
2 Power cables
2 QSFP adapters
2Register Your ISIS
Before you can start using your new ISIS | 1000, you must register your system and upgrade the pre-loaded software at
www.avid.com/activationcard.
You must register your product before you can download and install the ISIS software.
You can use an existing support login or create a new account if you do not have one.
Each ISIS | 1000 must be registered separately using the unique serial number printed on the labels on the Engine
chassis and the shipping box.
3Download the Software
After you register each ISIS | 1000, the software will be accessible through www.avid.com/account. Download the
software to a computer that can be connected to the ISIS | 1000 in a later step.

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4Rack-Mount the Equipment, Connect Network Switch and Cables
1Follow the instructions on the label attached to the rail kit to install the rails in a rack. If you do not plan to mount
your equipment in a rack, make sure it is on a stable, level surface.
Note: The screws in the rail kit are metric. You might need to use your own screws for your rack type.
2Connect the system to power and turn on the power supply switches.
A Power-On-Self-Test (POST) cycle begins, which lasts about 6-7 minutes; LEDs on the power supplies light up and the fans start after about 2
minutes and run at full speed for several more minutes. After they slow down, wait another 2-3 minutes before the Engine is ready for
configuration and software installation.
3Connect the 10 Gb port on the ISIS | 1000 to a qualified network switch. See page 14, Supported Switches for
ISIS1000, in the ISIS 1000 Setup Guide for details.
5Install the Software on the ISIS | 1000, Configure the System
1Connect an Ethernet cable between the computer and the management port on the back of the ISIS | 1000.
2Set the computer Ethernet interface to the following IP address and netmask:
IP address:169.254.10.20
Netmask: 255.255.255.0
For more detail, see page 27, Configuring the Computer’s IP Address, in the ISIS 1000 Setup Guide.
3Open a browser and enter the following URL: https://169.254.10.10:5015
4Enter the password: se-admin.
5Enter the following required information:
oStorage System Name (name of the whole ISIS system)
oA unique host name (name of the System Director)
oIP address for the 10 Gb switch interface, netmask, and gateway
6Set the system time (or optionally add NTP servers), and optionally change the administrator password.

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7Install the software. On the first system you are configuring, make sure to check the box next to Run System
Director. For more information, see page 29, Installing the Software and Setting up the ISIS System, in the ISIS 1000
Setup Guide.
8The ISIS | 1000 reboots and performs the software upgrade. For more details, see the ISIS 1000 Setup Guide.
6Create the File System and Bind the Media Packs
1Disconnect the computer from the Management Port, and connect it to your network.
2Open a browser and enter the IP address you configured in the previous step. This opens the Management Console.
The default user account is Administrator; if you changed the password during setup, enter it now. Otherwise press
Enter.
3Under the Advanced heading, click System Settings.

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4Click Create File System.
5Click Home, then Media Packs.
6Select all the Media Packs, then click Bind.

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7Create Storage Groups and Workspaces
1Click Home, then Storage Groups.
2Enter a name for the Storage Group, then select one or more Media Packs and click Add, then click Apply.
3Click Home, then Workspaces.
4Enter a name and size for the Workspace and select the Storage Group in which to create it, then click Apply.
8Finish System Configuration and Install Client Software
See the ISIS | 1000 Setup Guide and the ISIS Administration Guide (available in the Help link in the Management
Console) for detailed instructions on configuring the storage for users.
See the Client Guide (also available in the Help link) to install the ISIS Client software and connect users to the ISIS.
Congratulations: Your ISIS is ready to use!