GRASS VALLEY Profile XP PVS3000 User manual

Profile XP
PVS3000 & 3500
MEDIA PLATFORMS FOR STANDARD AND HIGH DEFINITION
Installation Guide
SOFTWARE VERSION 5.4
071-8255-01
JULY 2004
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2PVS3000 & 3500 Series Installation Guide 23 July 2004
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23 July 2004 PVS3000 & 3500 Series Installation Guide 3
Before getting started
This installation guide provides step-by-step instructions for installing the PVS3000
and PVS3500 Media Platforms using factory default settings. After installing the
Profile XP Media Platform using this installation guide, you can refer to the Profile
XP System Guide to customize system settings for your installation.
For Grass Valley Customer Support information, refer to page 45 of this Installation
Guide.
About channels and factory default configuration
Profile applications use channels to control disk recording and playback. A channel
defines a grouping of Profile XP video, audio, and timecode resources and is
identified by a unique name. Profile XP software supports three channel types:
Recorder channel, Player channel, or Player/Recorder channel. For more information
on channel types and creating or modifying channels, refer the Profile XP System
Guide.
Your Profile XP Media Platform is shipped with default Recorder and Player
channels. These default channels are named Vtr1, Vtr2, Vtr3 and soon. The following
table describes the video and audio connections you’ll make for the two channel
types. On the pages that follow, you’ll find specifics about the type and number of
default channels in your system, and their video and audio I/O connections.
Rack-mounting the Profile XP Media Platform Chassis
This procedure assumes you have already rack-mounted the PVS3000 or PVS3500,
PFR600 or PFR700 Fibre Channel RAID Chassis, I/O Panel, and audio interface
option as required. For rack-mounting information, see Appendix C, “Rack Mounting
Information and Rear Panel Drawings” in the Profile XP System Guide.
Default
channel
type
Video I/O
connections Audio connectionsa
a. The number of audio I/Os is determined by your PVS3000 Series model and the number of
Audio boards installed.
Timecode I/O
Recorder 1 SD SDI video input
or
1 HD SDI video input
2, 4, or 8 audio I/Os Uses the internal
timecode generator.
Player 1 SD SDI video output
or
1 HD SDI video output
2, 4, or 8 audio I/Os Recorded timecode is
used to generate VITC on
the HD SDI video output

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4PVS3000 & 3500 Series Installation Guide 23 July 2004
Referring to Related Documentation
This manual is part of a full set of support documentation for the Profile XP Media
Platform. The following illustrates how to use the Profile XP documentation
depending on the task you are performing.
Referring to Safety Summaries
WARNING: Be sure to review all safety precautions listed in the Profile XP System
Guide in order to avoid personal injury and prevent damage to this product and its
peripheral products.
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Installers consult
the User Manuals
as needed.
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- PFC500 Instruction Manual
- PFR500 Instruction Manual
- PFR600 Instruction Manual
- PFR700 Instruction Manual
- Profile XP Service Manual
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23 July 2004 PVS3000 & 3500 Series Installation Guide 5
Checking standard accessories
Your Profile XP Media Platform is shipped with several standard accessories as
shown in the table. Locate the accessories you need for your installation and proceed.
About PVS3000 and PVS3500
The PVS3000 Series introduces the ability to use standard and high definition
hardware in the same Media Platform. Various models provide different capabilities,
depending on the hardware and software licenses that you purchase.
PVS3000
The PVS3000 provides separate SD and HD hardware in a single Media Platform.
You can define SD and HD channels that can run concurrently in your system.
SD channels allow you to record SD clips in MPEG (I-frame, Long GoP, or D-10),
DVCPRO 25, and DVCPRO 50 formats using your standard definition SDI inputs.
You can play clips in any combination of these formats on any SD channel using an
SDI output.
HD channels let you record and play high definition clips with your HD-SDI inputs
and outputs.
PVS3500
The PVS3500 includes an Agile Output software license that enables you to play SD
and HD clips through an HD decoder.
If your Definition Independent HD/SD Player channel includes a standard definition
SDI output, SD clips play out normally, and all HD clips are down-converted to SD
format with the aspect ratio conversion that you set with Configuration Manager.
If your HD/SD Player channel includes an HD-SDI output, all HD clips play out in
the configured output format for your system (1080i or 720p), and all SD clips are
up-converted to HD format with the aspect ratio conversion that you set with
Configuration Manager.
NOTE: SD clips must be in MPEG 4:2:0 format to play out on a Definition
Independent channel.
Standard PVS3000 Accessories
Keyboard and Mouse Ethernet Cable
I/O Panel and interface cable Windows NT Software Disk and Documentation
Rack-mount slides Profile XP Software CD-ROM and Release Notes

Before getting started
6PVS3000 & 3500 Series Installation Guide 23 July 2004
System power-off and reboot procedure
When you power-off or reboot your Profile XP Platform and RAID storage system,
you must follow the proper sequence as described in the following procedure.
NOTE: If your Profile XP Media Platform is part of an Open SAN, disregard this
procedure, and refer to the instructions in the Open SAN Instruction Manual for
shutting down the Open SAN.
1. Power-off the RAID storage system by powering-off the RAID Controller chassis
prior to, or at the same time as the RAID Expansion chassis.
2. Wait approximately 30 seconds for the disk drives to spin down, then power-on all
RAID Expansion chassis, then all RAID Controller chassis. Always power-on the
RAID Expansion chassis prior to, or at the same time as the RAID Controller
chassis.
3. Wait for RAID storage initialization, as follows:
-PFR700 RAID Storage systems - Wait until all disk access LEDs are steady —
approximately 4 minutes. The controller READY LED must be ON, the front
Power LED must be ON, and the front Service LED must be OFF. (Refer to the
PFR700 Instruction Manual to interpret other disk access LED or status LED
behavior.)
-PFR600 RAID Storage systems - Wait until all disk access LEDs are steady
green— approximately 4 minutes. The rear panel 7-segment LED displays the
chassis address. (Refer to the PFR 600 Instruction Manual to interpret other disk
access LED or 7-segment LED behavior.)
On the Profile XP Media Platform, shut down and restart the Windows operating
system. Wait for auto-logon as described in “Start your system” on page 13.

23 July 2004 PVS3000 & 3500 Series Installation Guide 7
Profile XP Media Platform
PVS 3000 Default Video Connections
Reference In
LTC & GPI
RS-422
75 Terminator
Fibre Channel
Video network
I/O Panel
LTC In/Out RS-422GPI In/Out
Push Push Push Push
SVGA
Monitor
Ethernet
Video network
AND / OR
Play (HD Out)
Record (HD In)
Monitor (SD SDI)
Monitor (NTSC/PAL)
HD SDI
Mouse
Keyboard
Ethernet
Windows NT
Network
In B
In A
Out A
Out B
SDI 2In/2Out
PVS 3004
Channel names Video Connections
Vtr1
Vtr2
Vtr3
Vtr4
NTSC/PAL
SD SDI
Monitor
Record
Play
HD-SDI
SDI
2In/2Out
A
B
A
B
RecordPlay
PVS 3014
Channel names Video Connections
NTSC/PAL
SD SDI
Monitor
Record
Play
HD-SDI
Video Connections
with Embedded Audio
SDI
2In/2Out
A
B
A
B
RecordPlay
SDI
2In/2Out
A
B
A
B
RecordPlay
Vtr1
Vtr2
Vtr3
Vtr4
Vtr5
NTSC/PAL
SD SDI
Monitor
Record
Play
HD-SDI
PVS 3024
Channel names Video Connections
Vtr1
Vtr2
Vtr3
Vtr4
Vtr5
Vtr6
NTSC/PAL
SD SDI
Monitor
Record
Play
HD-SDI
SDI
2In/2Out
A
B
A
B
RecordPlay
PVS 3534
Channel names Video Connections
Video Connections
with Embedded Audio
Vtr1
Vtr2
Vtr3
Vtr4
Vtr5
Vtr6
Vtr7
NTSC/PAL
SD SDI
Monitor
Record
Play
HD-SDI
SDI
2In/2Out
A
B
A
B
RecordPlay
HD-SDI
NTSC/PAL
SD SDI
Monitor
Record
Play
SDI
2In/2Out
A
B
A
B
RecordPlay
Notes :
Video I/Os are assigned beginning with Vtr1 and the HD-SDI board in the lowest numbered board slot. SD clips are upconverted on HD outputs.
SD I/Os are assigned after HD I/Os. SD outputs play down-converted HD clips.
NTSC/PAL and SD SDI connections are for monitoring purposes only.
1Set up system hardware and connect video
Using the diagrams on this or the following page, set up the system hardware as shown, then
locate your PVS3000 Series model (PVS3000 or PVS3500) under Default Video
Connections. Use the color coding to make the video I/O connections for the recorder and
player channels.

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Profile XP Media Platform
Reference In
LTC & GPI
RS-422
75 Terminator
Fibre Channel
Video network
I/O Panel
LTC In/Out RS-422GPI In/Out
Push Push Push Push
SVGA
Monitor
Ethernet
Video network
AND / OR
Play (HD Out)
Record (HD In)
Monitor (SD SDI)
Monitor (NTSC/PAL)
HD SDI
Notes :
Video I/Os are assigned beginning with Vtr1 and the HD-SDI board in the lowest numbered board slot. SD clips are upconverted on HD outputs.
SD I/Os are assigned after HD I/Os. SD outputs play down-converted HD clips.
NTSC/PAL and SD SDI connections are for monitoring purposes only.
Mouse
Keyboard
Ethernet
Windows NT
Network
In B
In A
Out A
Out B
SDI 2In/2Out
PVS 3500 Default Video Connections
PVS 3502
Channel names
Vtr1
Vtr2
Video Connections
NTSC/PAL
SD SDI
Monitor
Record
Play
HD-SDI
PVS 3522
Channel names Video Connections
Vtr1
Vtr2
Vtr3
Vtr4
NTSC/PAL
SD SDI
Monitor
Record
Play
HD-SDI
SDI
2In/2Out
A
B
A
B
RecordPlay
PVS 3504
Channel names Video Connections
Vtr1
Vtr2
Vtr3
Vtr4
NTSC/PAL
SD SDI
Monitor
Record
Play
HD-SDI
SDI
2In/2Out
A
B
A
B
RecordPlay
PVS 3514
Channel names Video Connections
Video Connections
with Embedded Audio
Vtr1
Vtr2
Vtr3
Vtr4
Vtr5
NTSC/PAL
SD SDI
Monitor
Record
Play
HD-SDI
SDI
2In/2Out
A
B
A
B
RecordPlay
SDI
2In/2Out
A
B
A
B
RecordPlay
NTSC/PAL
SD SDI
Monitor
Record
Play
HD-SDI
Vtr1
Vtr2
Vtr3
PVS 3512
Channel names Video Connections
Video Connections
with Embedded Audio
NTSC/PAL
SD SDI
Monitor
Record
Play
HD-SDI
NTSC/PAL
SD SDI
Monitor
Record
Play
HD-SDI
PVS 3524
Channel names Video Connections
Vtr1
Vtr2
Vtr3
Vtr4
Vtr5
Vtr6
NTSC/PAL
SD SDI
Monitor
Record
Play
HD-SDI
SDI
2In/2Out
A
B
A
B
RecordPlay
PVS 3534
Channel names Video Connections
Video Connections
with Embedded Audio
Vtr1
Vtr2
Vtr3
Vtr4
Vtr5
Vtr6
Vtr7
NTSC/PAL
SD SDI
Monitor
Record
Play
HD-SDI
SDI
2In/2Out
A
B
A
B
RecordPlay
HD-SDI
NTSC/PAL
SD SDI
Monitor
Record
Play
SDI
2In/2Out
A
B
A
B
RecordPlay
PVS 3532
Channel names Video Connections
Video Connections
with Embedded Audio
Vtr1
Vtr2
Vtr3
Vtr4
Vtr5
NTSC/PAL
SD SDI
Monitor
Record
Play
HD-SDI HD-SDI
NTSC/PAL
SD SDI
Monitor
Record
Play
SDI
2In/2Out
A
B
A
B
RecordPlay
SDI
2In/2Out
A
B
A
B
RecordPlay

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To Optional Audio BoardTo Standard Audio Board
Standard
Audio Board
Optional
Audio Board
Digital
9-16
Digital
1-8
1
2
1
2
3
4
3
4
5
6
5
6
7
8
7
8
9
10
9
10
11
12
11
12
13
14
13
14
15
16
15
16
Analog
In
Out
In
Out
PROFILE
PROFILE
In
Out
Analog
Digital
Digital
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Push PushPush Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push
In Out In Out
BNC216
PAC216
PACXLR
XLR216
Mon
Out
AES/EBU
Monitor
Monitor
Audio I/O Connections: Two Audio Boards Installed
Profile XP Media Platform
Digital
9-16
Digital
1-8
BNC216
PAC216
PACXLR
XLR216
Mon
Out
AES/EBU
Monitor
Monitor
1
2
1
2
3
4
3
4
5
6
5
6
7
8
7
8
9
10
9
10
11
12
11
12
13
14
13
14
15
16
15
16
Analog
In
Out
In
Out
PROFILE
PROFILE
In
Out
Analog
Digital
Digital
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Push PushPush Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push
In Out In Out
OROR
OR
OR
Opt.
Bd
Std.
Bd
Channel
Names
Audio I/O
Assignments
1 - 4
5 - 8
9 - 12
13 - 16
1 - 4
5 - 8
9 - 12
13 - 16
Vtr1
Vtr2
Vtr3
Vtr4
Vtr5
Vtr6
Vtr7
Vtr8
Opt.
Bd
Std.
Bd
Channel
Names
Audio I/O
Assignments
1 - 4
5 - 8
9 - 12
13 - 16
1 - 4
5 - 8
9 - 12
13 - 16
Vtr1
Vtr2
Vtr3
Vtr4
Vtr5
Vtr6
Vtr7
Vtr8
OR
OR
AES/EBU
Breakout
Panels
Profile Audio
Chassis (PAC)
Digital
9-16
Digital
1-8
BNC216
1
2
1
2
3
4
3
4
5
6
5
6
7
8
7
8
9
10
9
10
11
12
11
12
13
14
13
14
15
16
15
16
Mon
Out
Analog
In
Out
In
Out
PROFILE
PAC216
PACXLR
PROFILE
In
Out
AES/EBU
Monitor
XLR216
Analog
Digital
Digital
Monitor
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Push PushPush Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push
In Out In Out
1 - 2
3 - 4
5 - 6
7 - 8
9 - 10
11 - 12
13 - 14
15 - 16
Vtr1
Vtr2
Vtr3
Vtr4
Vtr5
Vtr6
Vtr7
Vtr8
Channel
Names
Audio I/O
Assignments
Audio I/O Connections: One Audio Board Installed
PVS 3014, 3024, 3034, 3514, 3524, 3532, 3534
BNC216
1
2
1
2
3
4
3
4
5
6
5
6
7
8
7
8
9
10
9
10
11
12
11
12
13
14
13
14
15
16
15
16
Mon
Out
OR
Analog
In
Out
In
Out
PROFILE
PAC216
PACXLR
PROFILE
In
Out
AES/EBU
Monitor
XLR216
Digital
9-16
Analog Digital
1-8
Digital
Digital
Monitor
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Push PushPush Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push
In Out In Out
OR
Audio I/O Connections: One Audio Board Installed
PVS 3004, 3502, 3504, 3512, 3522
Connect audio
Determine if your PVS3000 Series media platform has one or two audio
boards installed as shown on this diagram, then use the color coding to
determine the audio I/O connections for each video channel for your model.
2

10 PVS3000 & 3500 Series Installation Guide 23 July 2004
IMPORTANT: If you are installing your PVS3000 Series (PVS3000 or PVS3000 Series)as part of an
Open SAN, do not perform this RAID storage setup. Instead, follow the instructions in the Open SAN
Instruction Manual for setting up RAID storage.
Install all SFPs provided so that you can connect Fibre Channel cabling as shown.
Set chassis addresses on all PFR 600E Expansion Chassis.
2
1
PFR 600
RAID
Chassis
PFR 600E*
Expansion
Chassis
PFR 600E*
Expansion
Chassis
Maximum of 5 Expansion Chassis
C
Media Platform
Port A
* If Installed
This cable and SFP used for PFR 600s
with optional RAID Controller B.
Chassis Addresses
PFR 600E RAID
Controller Chassis
(factory set to "0")
PFR 600E RAID
Expansion Chassis
(if installed)
4
5
3
2
1
0
Order of
daisy
chain
AB
Loosen
retaining screws
Remove both Loop Bypass
Board modules to access the
chassis address switch on the
midplane board. Set the switch
to the appropriate address as
shown in the Chassis Address
diagram.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
D
Port B
Installing an SFP
(Small Form-Factor Pluggable Interface)
Optical SFPs
3Set up the RAID Storage: PFR600/E
(Local storage only)
Use this diagram to set up the PFR600/E chassis addresses and to connect Fibre Channel
cabling, then proceed to step 3a on the next page.

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IMPORTANT: If you are installing your PVS3000 as part of an Open SAN, do not
perform this RAID storage setup. Instead, follow the instructions in the Open SAN
Instruction Manual for setting up RAID storage.
Power Cord
(115V/230V) Power Cord
(115V/230V)
Install ethernet cabling and switch or hub as shown.
5
3
Install serial cabling as shown.
4
PFR 600
RAID
Chassis
PFR600E*
Expansion
Chassis
PFR600E*
Expansion
Chassis
Media Platform
Ethernet Hub or Switch
Power-up Verification
Rear panel "7 Segment LED" displays the chassis address as
set in step .
All disk drive LEDs are green after approximately 3 minutes.
Refer to the PFR 600 Instruction Manual if there is a problem.
Disk Drive LEDs
7 Segment
LEDs
PFR600
RAID
Chassis
PFR600E*
Expansion
Chassis
PFR600E*
Expansion
Chassis
Caution: See serial cabling detail below.
Media Platform
After RAID Controller A is configured,
the standard serial cable will be moved
to this connector to configure RAID
Controller B, if installed.
Maximum of 5 Expansion Chassis
* If Installed
This cable used for PFR600s
with optional RAID Controller B. This cable used for
PFR600 chassis with optional
RAID Controller B.
Standard
Serial Cable
Serial Cabling Detail
(Applies to primary and
redundant cabling)
Always plug the end
connector of dasiy
chain cable into last
expansion chassis.
Always plug the first connector
into the PFR600 RAID Controller.
Leave
unconn
e
Connect power cords, and turn on power as shown.
You must power-up the PFR
600E Expansion
chassis prior to, or at the same time as the PFR
600
RAID Controller chassis. Verify power-up as shown.
1
3b
33 a 3 a
Set up RAID Storage: PFR600/E
(Local storage only)
Use this diagram to connect Ethernet and serial interface cabling required for monitoring
the PFR600/E with NetCentral Lite or NetCentral Manager and microcode updates.

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IMPORTANT: Ifyou areinstalling your PVS3000 as part of aMediaArea Network, do not
perform this RAID storage setup. Instead, follow the instructions in the Open SAN
Instruction Manual for setting up RAID storage.
Set up the RAID Storage: PFR700/E
(Local storage only)
Use this diagram to set up the PFR700/E Fibre Channel addresses and to connect
Fibre Channel, Ethernet, and diagnostic cabling.
Connect Fibre Channel cabling as shown.
3
1
PFR 700
RAID
Chassis
PFR 700E*
Expansion
Chassis
Maximum of 1 Expansion Chassis
Media Platform
Port A
* If Installed
This cable and SFP used for PFR 700
with optional RAID Controller 1.
Port B
2
Set Fibre Channel addresses on both
PFR 700 controllers.
Set the same Chassis Address and
diagnostic ID on both PFR 700E
Expansion Adapters, if installed.
0
2
Address ID = 2*
*If Installed
0
1
Address ID = 1
1
Chassis
Address = 1 ID = "0"
4 3 2 1ON
Install Ethernet and diagnostic cabling as shown.
4
PFR 700
RAID Chassis
PFR700E*
Expansion
Chassis
Media Platform
Ethernet Hub or Switch
* If Installed
Ethernet cables
Diagnostic cables*
Power Cords
(115V/230V)
5
Power-up Verification
Ready LEDs on RAID controllers are steady ON.
Front panel Power LED is ON, Service LED is OFF
after approximately 3 minutes.
Refer to the PFR 700 Instruction Manual if there is a
problem.
Power LED
Ready
LED Ready
LED
Connect power cords, and turn on
power as shown. You must power-up
the PFR
700E Expansion chassis prior
to, or at the same time as the PFR
700
RAID Controller chassis. Verify power-
up as shown.
POWER SERVICE
PFR
700
!
Service LED
Optical SFPs
3b

23 July 2004 PVS3000 & 3500 Series Installation Guide 13
IMPORTANT: If you are installing your Profile XP Media Platform as part of an
Open SAN, disregard this step. Instead, follow the instructions in the Open SAN
Instruction Manual for starting your Profile XP Media Platform.
To start your system:
1. Connect power cords to the Profile XP Media Platform and all peripheral devices.
2. Turn on power to all peripheral devices connected to the Profile XP Media Platform.
NOTE: Do not power-on the Profile XP Media Platform until the RAID storage
system is fully initialized. Refer to RAID storage power-up verification steps on
pages 10-12.
3. Turn on the Profile XP Media Platform using the front panel standby switch, and wait
for Windows NT to initialize and perform auto-logon. The Windows NT desktop will
appear after successful auto-logon.
During initialization, the Profile XP system software checks the RAID storage
system for a video file system. Since at first power-up one is not found, an error
message may be displayed regarding loss of the video file system.
Proceed with the next procedure to create a new video file system.
NOTE: You must use the proper power-off sequence when turning off or rebooting
the Profile XP Platform and RAID storage system. Refer to “System power-off and
reboot procedure” on page 6.
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IMPORTANT: If you are installing your Profile XP Media Platform as part of an
Open SAN, disregard this step. Instead, follow the instructions in the Open SAN
Instruction Manual for starting your Profile XP Media Platform.
Before you can use your Profile XP Media Platform system, you must create a video
file system on the Fibre Channel RAID Chassis using the Disk Utility.
NOTE: Ifyou want toconfigure some drivesas hot sparedrives, donot performthis
procedure. Instead, perform the procedures found in Chapter 3 of the Profile XP
System Guide in the section titled “Configuring RAID storage using GVG Disk
Utility”, then proceed with the next procedure in this guide.
To create a video file system:
1. Start Configuration Manager using the desktop shortcut or by selecting Start |
Programs | Profile Applications | Configuration Manager. The Configuration Manager
dialog box appears.
2. Click File System to start the GVG Disk Utility.
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3. If you are configuring a PFR600 storage system, perform the following steps to set
the Fibre Channel ID, otherwise, proceed to step 4.
a. Expand the tree view and right-click the Controller0 icon under PFR600, then
select Set Fibre Channel ID in the context menu.
b. In the Set Fibre Channel ID dialog box, enter IDs as shown, then click OK.
c. Click OK in the Operation Successful dialog box.
d. Cycle the power on the RAID Controller chassis. Leave the power off for about
30 seconds before powering on again. You can leave the Expansion chassis
powered on during this time.
e. After the RAID Controller chassis has finished initializing, restart the
Windows NT operating system on the Profile XP Platform.
f. Start Configuration Manager using the desktop shortcut or by selecting Start |
Programs | Profile Applications | Configuration Manager.
g. InConfigurationManagerdialogboxappears.clickFile System tostart theGVG
Disk Utility.
4. Expand the tree view and identify bound LUNs and unbound disks by their
placement in the hierarchy of the tree view.
5. If there are unbound LUNs displayed in the tree view, you must perform the following
steps, otherwise, proceed to step 6.
a. Tobindunbounddisks, right-clicktheUnbound node for acontroller, then select
Bind LUNs in the context menu. Peer controllers that share the same set of disks
are automatically selected as a pair.
The Binding LUN… dialog box opens showing all unbound disks for the
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b. Select RAID 3 using the LUN TYPE drop-down box.
c. Select five contiguous disks, then click the add button to add them to the
Selected Disks list. (TIP: Use ‘shift-click’ to select disks.)
d. Click OK toclosethe Binding LUN… dialog box and begin the binding process.
The Progress Report dialog box opens, showing the status of the binding
process.
e. Repeat step a through step d for all unbound disks on all remaining controllers
displayed in the tree view.
NOTE: PFR600 controllers take less than a minute to bind a LUN, but can bind
only one LUN at a time. You must wait until binding is completed before binding
the next LUN. PFR700 controllers take several hours to bind a LUN, but allow
multiple binding processes at the same time.
f. Upon 100% completion, click Close in Progress Report window.
NOTE: Do not proceed until all LUNs are finished binding.
g. Restart the Windows NT operating system on the Profile XP Platform.
h. Start Configuration Manager using the desktop shortcut or by selecting Start |
Programs | Profile Applications | Configuration Manager.
i. In Configuration Manager, click File System to start the GVG Disk Utility.
6. In the GVG Disk Utility main menu, click Tools | Make File System. The File System
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7. Enter a volume name or accept the default name, then click Next.
8. Select Yes, create a file system using all RAID3 LUNs, then click Finish.
9. ClickOK, in the warning message box. The Progress Report window appears showing
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10.Upon 100% completion, click Close in Progress Report window.
11.When the reboot message appears, click OK, then restart the Windows NT
operating system on the Profile XP Platform.
12.Continue with the next procedure in this guide.

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