EVS XS Product manual

Technical Reference
Hardware
Version 11.00 - November 2011
Studio Production Server

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Table of Contents
1. OVERVIEW 1
1.1. Presentation 1
1.2. High-Resolution Server 2
2. SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE 3
2.1. Safety 3
2.2. EMC Standards 3
2.3. EMC Warning 4
2.4. FCCMarking 5
2.5. CE Marking 5
3. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS 6
3.1. Mechanical Dimensions and Weights 6
3.1.1. Rack Mount 5U Main Frame 6
3.1.2. Rack Mount 6U Main Frame 7
3.1.3. SAS-HDX Unit 10
3.1.4. Control Devices 11
3.2. Power Supply 13
3.3. Environmental Conditions 14
4. SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS 15
4.1. Video Specifications 15
4.2. Audio Specifications 16
4.3. Video Codecs and Bitrates 17
4.3.1. Supported Codecs 17
4.3.2. Maximum bitrates 19
4.3.3. Interpolation 19
4.4. AVID DNxHD ® and APPLE ProRes 422 22
4.4.1. Introduction 22
4.4.2. Video Bitrate Compatibility 22
4.4.3. Choice of Bitrate 23
4.4.4. XF2 Transfers 25
4.4.5. Gigabit Ethernet Transfers 25
4.4.6. Important Recommendations 26
4.5. Recording Capacities 27
5. HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND CABLING 32
5.1. Rack Installation 32
5.1.1. Unpacking 32
5.1.2. Ventilation and Rack Mounting 32
5.1.3. Boards Checking 32
5.2. Rear Panel Description 33
5.2.1. Rear Panel Configurations 33
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5.2.2. 6U Rear Panel Layout 33
5.2.3. 5U Rear Panel Layout 38
5.3. Audio Connections 44
5.3.1. Audio Channels 44
5.3.2. Digital Audio DB15 Pinout 45
5.3.3. Analog Audio DB15 Pinout 46
5.4. RS422 Connections 47
5.4.1. RS422 Connector Pinout 47
5.4.2. Redundant IPDP Serial Link 47
5.5. XNet Network 49
5.5.1. Introduction 49
5.5.2. Network Architectures 49
5.5.3. Required Conditions to Set up and Run XNet 51
5.5.4. Starting XNet 52
5.5.5. XNet Performances and Troubleshooting 53
5.6. Gigabit Network 54
5.6.1. Functional Overview 54
5.6.2. Backup of Clips 55
5.6.3. Restore of Clips 56
5.6.4. Important Rules 57
5.6.5. Switches 57
5.7. GPIOConnections 59
5.7.1. GPIO Connector Pin-Out 59
5.7.2. GP In Connections 59
5.7.3. GP Out Connections 61
6. BOARDS DESCRIPTION 63
6.1. Boards and Slots Configuration 63
6.2. V3X Video and Reference Boards 64
6.2.1. Description 64
6.2.2. CODConnectivity in SD and HD 66
6.2.3. CODConnectivity in 3D and 1080p Dual Link 70
6.2.4. CODConnectivity in 3D and 1080p Single Link 3G-SDI 72
6.2.5. Channel Assignment 74
6.3. Audio Codec Board 76
6.4. Raid Controller Boards 77
6.4.1. H3X Board 77
6.4.2. RCTL Board on SAS Disk Array 78
6.4.3. External RAID Array SAS-HDX 80
6.5. MTPC Board 83
6.5.1. Introduction 83
6.5.2. A2/A4 Board 84
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1. Overview
1.1. Presentation
Welcome in the EVS range of products and thank you for using an EVS XS server. We
will do our best to satisfy your video production needs and we look forward to continuing
working with you.
The EVS XS servers are full digital in PAL (625i), NTSC (525i), 720p, 1080i, and 1080p
standards. These multi-channel, disk-based video servers are specifically designed for
studio applications, to satisfy the needs of near-live and pre-recorded studio productions.
XS servers are available in 5U chassis (2- or 4- channel configurations) or 6U chassis (4-
or 6-channel configurations). They offer flexible configurations in SD/HD or in 3D/1080p.
They support natively a wide range of codecs.
XS servers work with SAS disks: they are equipped with internal SAS disk array and/or
can be connected to a SAS-HDX external SAS disk array.
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1.2. High-Resolution Server
XS servers are typically used as high-resolution servers with various third party
controllers, applications, and automation systems using industry-standard protocols such
as Sony BVW75, VDCP, Odetics, DD35, IPDP, or EVS AVSP, EditRec, LinX API.
XS servers can also be controlled by EVS applications:
IPDirector: a suite of Windows software applications designed to manage networked
EVS video servers. Its applications make it possible to control multiple channels within
the XNet2 network, as well as to log an event, to create and manage clips and play-lists
with advanced functions, among others to extract clips from a VTR. It also provides
extensive database search features.
INSIO: an interface to manage single or multi-camera ingests, instant review, clip transfer
and streaming to editor and storage, as well as production notes.
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2. Safety and Compliance
2.1. Safety
This equipment has been designed and tested to meet the requirements of the following:
• EN 60950 (European): Safety of information technology equipment including business
equipment.
• IEC 950 (International): Safety of information technology equipment including
business equipment.
In addition, this equipment has been designed to meet the following:
• UL 1950 - USA (USA): Safety of information technology equipment including business
equipment.
2.2. EMC Standards
This equipment complies with following EMC standards:
Standard Area Title
EN 55022 European Emission Standard
EN 61000-3-2 European Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Part 3 (Limits);
Section2; limits for harmonic current emissions
(equipment input current <16A per phase)
EN 61000-3-3 European European Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Part 3
(Limits), Section 3; limitation of voltage fluctuation and
flicker in low-voltage supply systems for equipment with
rated current of 16 A.
EN 61000-4-3 European European Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Part 4
(Limits), Section 3; Testing and measurement techniques -
Radiated, radio-Frequency, electromagnetic field immunity
test.
EN 61000-4-4 European European Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Part 4
(Limits), Section 4; Testing and measurement techniques -
Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test.
EN 61000-4-5 European European Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Part 4
(Limits), Section 5; Testing and measurement techniques -
Surge immunity test.
EN 61000-4-6 European European Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Part 4
(Limits); Section 6 ; Testing and measurement techniques
- Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio-
frequency fields.
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Standard Area Title
EN 61000-4-7 European European Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Part 4
(Limits), Section 7; harmonics and interharmonics
measurements and instrumentation, for power supply
systems and equipment connected thereto.
EN 61000-4-11 European European Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Part 4
(Limits); Section 11 ; Voltage dips, short interruptions and
voltage variations immunity tests.
EN 50082-1 European European Generic Immunity Standard – Part 1: Domestic,
commercial and light industry environment.
FCC USA Conducted and radiated emission limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to the Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR) Title 47 –
Telecommunications, Part 15: Radio Frequency devices,
subpart B-Unintentional Radiators.
2.3. EMC Warning
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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2.4. FCCMarking
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
The following labels are affixed on the equipment:
2.5. CE Marking
The CE marking is affixed to indicate compliance with the following directives:
• 89/336//EEC of 3 May 1989 on the approximation of the laws of the Members States
to electromagnetic compatibility.
• 73/23/EEC of 19 February 1973 on the harmonization of the laws of the Members
States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits.
• 1999/5/EC of 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal
equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity.
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3. Hardware Specifications
3.1. Mechanical Dimensions and Weights
3.1.1. Rack Mount 5U Main Frame
Weight
Disk Configuration Weight
5U - 19 inches chassis with 6 HDD on RCTL board (fix mounted) 29 kg / 63.9 lb
5U - 19 inches chassis with 12 HDD on RCTL board (fix mounted) 31 kg / 68.3 lb
5U - 19 inches chassis with 6 HDD on hot swap rack 31 kg / 68.3 lb
5U - 19 inches chassis with 12 HDD on hot swap rack 33 kg / 72.7 lb
Dimensions
The following drawings provide the various dimensions, in mm, of the XS server with a 5U
chassis.
Front view
Left view
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Right view
Top view
3.1.2. Rack Mount 6U Main Frame
Weight
Disk Configuration Weight
6U - 19 inches chassis with 6 HDD on RCTL board (fix mounted) 35 kg / 77.2 lb
6U - 19 inches chassis with 12 HDD on RCTL board (fix mounted) 37 kg / 81.6 lb
6U - 19 inches chassis with 6 HDD on hot swap rack 37 kg / 81.6 lb
6U - 19 inches chassis with 12 HDD on hot swap rack 39 kg / 86.0 lb
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Dimensions
The following drawings provide the various dimensions, in mm, of the XS server with a 6U
chassis.
Front view
Left view
Right view
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Top view
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3.1.3. SAS-HDX Unit
The following drawings provide the various dimensions, in mm, of the SAS-HDX external
array.
For more information on the SAS-HDX, refer to See "External RAID Array SAS-HDX" on
page 80.
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3.1.4. Control Devices
The following control devices can optionally be connected to your server to control it.
Remote Control Panel
Weight: 2.9 kg / 6.3 lb.
10” Touch Screen Video Monitor
Weight: 3.6 kg / 7.8 lb.
18” Touch Screen Video Monitor
Weight: 11.0 kg / 23.9 lb.
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Keyboard
Weight: 0.4 kg / 0.9 lb.
Tablet
Weight: 0.3 kg / 0.66 lb. (Ref: Wacom® CTF-430 Bamboo One)
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3.2. Power Supply
Redundant Power Supply
The server is fitted with two auto switching and hot-swappable power supplies.
The secondary hot-swappable power supply should be connected to the mains to allow
automatic power switching to this second power supply should the first one fail.
Grounding
Warning
The protective earth must be connected to the ground before powering up the
unit.
Ensure the disk recorder unit is properly grounded at all times to avoid electrical
shock hazard.
Electrical Specifications
Rated voltage: 115 to 240 VAC (single phase)
Rated frequency: 47-63 Hz
Input connector: CEE 22/IEC 320 3-pin male receptacle
Connection to supply: Pluggable equipment Type A (EN60950 §1.2.5): Equipment which
is intended for connection to the building power supply wiring via a non-industrial plug and
socket-outlet or a non-industrial appliance coupler or both. Correct mains polarity must
always be observed. Do not use reversible power plugs with this equipment.
Class of equipment: Class 1 equipment (EN60950 § 1.2.5): electric shock protection by
basic insulation and protective earth.
Electrical Consumption
The following electrical specifications are valid for the XT3 6U server:
Data Type Voltage Value
Inrush current (PSU plugged on power grid) 230 V 3.6 A
Maximal current (full load, CPU at 100% ) 230 V 1.5 A
Inrush current (PSU plugged on power grid) 110 V 7.6 A
Maximal current (full load, CPU at 100% ) 110 V 3.2 A
Maximal power consumption (full load, CPU at 100%) - 350 W
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3.3. Environmental Conditions
Operating
• Temperature: 10°C to + 50°C (50°F to 122°F) ambient with free air flow
• Relative humidity: 0% to 90% (non-condensing)
• Cooling requirements: Forced air cooling air flow from front to back
• Handling/movement: Designed for fixed use when in operation
Storage and Transport
• Temperature: 0°C to +70°C (32°F to 158°F)
• Relative humidity: 0% to 90% (non-condensing)
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4. Software Specifications
4.1. Video Specifications
Video Standards
The following table lists the video specifications both in SD and in HD format for your XS
server.
Standard
Definition High Definition
Video Formats 525i 59.94fps
(NTSC)
625i 60fps (PAL)
720p 50/59.94fps
1080i 50/59.94fps
1080p 50/59.94fps (DualLink)
Digital Interface 10-bit 4:2:2 Serial
(SMPTE259M).
Full frame
synchronizer at
input.
Dual output for
PLAY channels.
10-bit 4:2:2 Serial (SMPTE292M).
Full frame synchronizer at input.
Dual output for PLAY channels.
Number of
channels
2, 4 or 6 channels,
reversible
REC/PLAY
2, 4 or 6 channels,
reversible REC/PLAY
Monitoring &
Down-
converters
1 CVBS per
channel, with
OSD
1 built-in down-converter per channel, CVBS
output with OSD + additional clean SDI output.
1 dedicated HD SDI output with OSD per channel
Reference Analogue Black
Burst
Analogue Black Burst and HD Tri-Level Sync
Graphics Board n.a. n.a.
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