EVS XT-3 Use and care manual

HARDWARE TECHNICAL
REFERENCE MANUAL
Version 12.05 - November 2014

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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. FCCMarking 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 24
4.4. Network Transfers 32
4.4.1. XNet Transfers 32
4.4.2. Gigabit Ethernet Transfers 34
4.4.3. XF Capacities 42
4.5. Video Interpolation 44
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5. HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND CABLING 46
5.1. Rack Installation 46
5.2. Rear Panel Description 47
5.2.1. Rear Panel Configurations 47
5.2.2. 6U Rear Panel Layout 47
5.2.3. 4U Rear Panel Layout (PS2 Chassis) 54
5.2.4. 4U Rear Panel Layout (USB Chassis) 58
5.3. Video Connections 62
5.4. Audio Connections 62
5.4.1. Audio Channels 62
5.4.2. Digital Audio DA-15 Pinout 64
5.4.3. Analog Audio DA-15 Pinout 65
5.4.4. Monitoring Audio DA-15 Pinout 66
5.5. RS422 Connections 67
5.5.1. RS422 Connector Pinout 67
5.5.2. Redundant IPDP Serial Link 67
5.6. XNet Network 68
5.6.1. Introduction 68
5.6.2. Network Architectures 69
5.6.3. Required Conditions to Set up and Run XNet 70
5.6.4. Starting XNet 72
5.6.5. XNet Performances and Troubleshooting 72
5.7. Gigabit Network 73
5.7.1. Functional Overview 73
5.7.2. Backup of Clips 75
5.7.3. Restore of Clips 76
5.7.4. Important Rules 77
5.7.5. Switches 78
5.8. GPIOConnections 79
5.8.1. GP In Connections 79
5.8.2. GP Out Connections 82
6. BOARDS DESCRIPTION 84
6.1. Boards and Slots Configuration 84
6.2. V3X Video and Reference Boards 85
6.2.1. Description 85
6.2.2. CODConnectivity in SD and HD 88
6.2.3. CODConnectivity in 3D and 1080p Dual Link 92
6.2.4. CODConnectivity in 3D and 1080p Single Link 3G-SDI 94
6.2.5. CODConnectivity in SLSM 2Ph Single Link 3G-SDI 96
6.2.6. CODConnectivity in 4K 98
6.2.7. Channel Assignment 100
6.3. Audio Codec Board 102
6.4. H3X Board 103
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6.5. 10GbE Board 105
6.6. RAID Controller Boards 107
6.6.1. RSAS Board on SAS Disk Array 107
6.6.2. External RAID Array SAS-HDX 108
6.7. MTPC Board 111
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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 51
• See section "10GbE Board" on page 105
• See section "Gigabit Ethernet Transfers" on page 34
New XT3 4U chassis
• See section "4U Rear Panel Layout (USB Chassis)" on page 58
• See section "Audio Specifications" on page 15
• See section "Audio Channels" on page 62
• See section "Analog Audio DA-15 Pinout" on page 65
The following changes unrelated to new features have been brought to this technical
reference manual. They are not highlighted with the New icon.
• See section "Network Transfers" on page 32 for updated network transfer data.
• See section "Required Conditions to Set up and Run XNet" on page 70 for updated
information on supported SDI converters.
• See section "XNet Performances and Troubleshooting" on page 72 for information on
delay times between the live and playback signal.
• See section "Internal Bandwidth" on page 20 for updated internal bandwidth data.
• See section "Description" on page 85 for a warning about the genlock signal.
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1. Overview
1.1. Presentation
Welcome to the EVS range of products and thank you for using an EVS XT3 server. We
will do our best to satisfy your video production needs and we look forward to continuing
working with you.
The EVS XT3 servers are full digital in PAL (625i), NTSC (525i), 720p, 1080p, and 1080i
standards. These multi-channel, disk-based video servers are ideal for a wide range of
broadcast applications, from sports and live production to playout and transmission. XT3
servers are available in 6U or 4U chassis.
The XT3 servers offer flexible configurations up to 8-channel SD/HD and, optionally, 6-
channel 3D/1080p.
XT3 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 XDCAMcodec and in an Intra-frame codec.
XT3 servers can also be controlled by EVS applications:
Live Slow Motion (LSM): for sports production, including replays, highlights editing, and
analysis tools like Split Screen to compare 2 synchronized actions side by side, Target
Tracking and Painting to highlight a particular detail or provide tactical explanations.
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 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 XT3 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 XT3 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
108.
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