EVS XS Use and care manual
HARDWARE TECHNICAL
REFERENCE MANUAL
Version 12.05 - July 2014
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HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS III
WHAT'S NEW? VII
1. OVERVIEW 1
1.1. Presentation 1
2. SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE 3
2.1. Safety 3
2.2. EMC Standards 3
2.3. EMC Warning 4
2.4. FCCMarking 5
2.5. CE Marking 5
3. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS 6
3.1. Mechanical Dimensions and Weights 6
3.1.1. Rack Mount 4U Main Frame 6
3.1.2. Rack Mount 6U Main Frame 8
3.1.3. SAS-HDX Unit 10
3.1.4. Control Devices 11
3.2. Power Supply 12
3.3. Environmental Conditions 13
4. SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS 14
4.1. Video Specifications 14
4.2. Audio Specifications 15
4.3. Video Codecs and Bitrates 17
4.3.1. Supported Codecs 17
4.3.2. Maximum Bitrates 19
4.3.3. Internal Bandwidth 20
4.3.4. Recording Capacities 22
4.4. Network Transfers 30
4.4.1. XNet Transfers 30
4.4.2. Gigabit Ethernet Transfers 32
4.4.3. XF Capacities 40
4.5. Video Interpolation 41
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5. HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND CABLING 43
5.1. Rack Installation 43
5.2. Rear Panel Description 44
5.2.1. Rear Panel Configurations 44
5.2.2. 6U Rear Panel Layout 44
5.2.3. 4U Rear Panel Layout 51
5.3. Video Connections 55
5.4.1. Audio Channels 56
5.4. Audio Connections 56
5.4.2. Digital Audio DA-15 Pinout 57
5.4.3. Analog Audio DA-15 Pinout 58
5.4.4. Monitoring Audio DA-15 Pinout 59
5.5. RS422 Connections 60
5.5.1. RS422 Connector Pinout 60
5.5.2. Redundant IPDP Serial Link 60
5.6. XNet Network 61
5.6.1. Introduction 61
5.6.2. Network Architectures 62
5.6.3. Required Conditions to Set up and Run XNet 63
5.6.4. Starting XNet 65
5.6.5. XNet Performances and Troubleshooting 65
5.7. Gigabit Network 66
5.7.1. Functional Overview 66
5.7.2. Backup of Clips 68
5.7.3. Restore of Clips 69
5.7.4. Important Rules 70
5.7.5. Switches 71
5.8. GPIOConnections 72
5.8.1. GP In Connections 72
5.8.2. GP Out Connections 75
6. BOARDS DESCRIPTION 77
6.1. Boards and Slots Configuration 77
6.2. V3X Video and Reference Boards 78
6.2.1. Description 78
6.2.2. CODConnectivity in SD and HD 81
6.2.3. CODConnectivity in 3D and 1080p Dual Link 85
6.2.4. CODConnectivity in 3D and 1080p Single Link 3G-SDI 87
6.2.5. CODConnectivity in 4K 89
6.2.6. Channel Assignment 91
6.3. Audio Codec Board 93
6.4. H3X Board 94
6.5. 10GbE Board 96
6.6. RAID Controller Boards 98
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6.6.1. RSAS Board on SAS Disk Array 98
6.6.2. External RAID Array SAS-HDX 99
6.7. MTPC Board 102
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What's New?
In the Technical Reference manual, the icon has been added on the left margin to
highlight information on new and updated features.
The changes linked to new features in version 12.05 are listed below:
New 10GbE board
• See section "Gigabit Ethernet Connectors Module " on page 48
• See section "10GbE Board" on page 96
• See section "Gigabit Ethernet Transfers" on page 32
New XS 4U chassis
• See section " Rack Mount 4U Main Frame" on page 6
• See section "4U Rear Panel Layout" on page 51
• See section "Audio Specifications" on page 15
• See section "Audio Channels" on page 56
• See section "Analog Audio DA-15 Pinout" on page 58
COD connectivity with 4K configuration
• See section "CODConnectivity in 4K" on page 89
• See section "Audio Specifications" on page 15
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1. Overview
1.1. Presentation
Welcome to 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 4U chassis (2- or 4- channel configurations) or 6U chassis (4-
or 6-channel configurations).
The XS servers offer configurations with maximum 6 video channels SD/HD and,
optionally, 6-channel 3D/1080p.
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.
They can be used 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.
They natively support a wide range of HD Intra codecs, such as Mjpeg, VC-3, Avid
DNxHD®, Apple ProRes®, Mpeg-2 Intra, Panasonic DVCPRO HD, AVC-Intra Class 100
as well as SD Intra codecs.
It can also encode A/V content in two essences at a time: Intra + LongGOP (XDCAM) or
Intra + Proxy (Mjpeg), as well as in Intra only, or LongGOP only.
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They can be operated in multi-essence configurations where the ingested material is
directly and simultaneously available in the XDCAMcodec and in an Intra-frame codec.
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. FCCMarking
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 4U Main Frame
Weight
4U - 19 inches chassis with 6 HDD on RSAS board: 31 kg / 68.3 lb.
Dimensions
The following drawings provide the various dimensions, in mm, of the XS server with a 4U
chassis.
Front View
Left View
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Right View
Back View
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3.1.2. Rack Mount 6U Main Frame
Weight
Disk Configuration Weight
6U - 19 inches chassis with 6 HDD on RSAS board (fix mounted) 35 kg / 77.2 lb
6U - 19 inches chassis with 12 HDD on RSAS 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
Dimensions
The following drawings provide the various dimensions, in mm, of the XS server with a 6U
chassis.
Front view
Left view
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Right view
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 "External RAID Array SAS-HDX" on page
99.
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