HP Z400 Gen2 Instruction Manual

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Z400 Gen2 (6-DIMM / Embedded 1394a Firewire version) Rev A Guide
Avid Configuration Guidelines
HP Z400 Single Quad-Core CPU Workstation
Gen2 Z400 – ( 6 DIMM / Embedded 1394a Firewire version )
Media Composer / Newscutter
1.) HP Z400 AVID Qualified System Specification:
Z400 Operating System choices:
Microsoft® Windows Vista Business 64-bit Edition (SP1 / SP2)
Microsoft® Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition (SP1 / SP2)
Microsoft® Windows XP Professional 32-bit Edition (SP2 / SP3)
Z400 Hardware Configuration
Qualified CPU
1.) Single Intel® Quad-Core Xeon® W3550 Processor @ 3.06GHz 8MB cache / 1066MHz memory
- NVIDIA Quadro FX 3800 1GB PCI-E video board
- 320GB SATA-II 3Gb/s 7200RPM Hard Disk Drive
- Memory: (3 supported configurations)
a.) Memory: 6GB (3 x 2GB) DDR3 1333 ECC memory –
(Requires three 2GB DIMMs, DIMM sizes cannot be mixed sizes)
2GB memory modules must be installed in the following memory slots:
CPU0-DIMM1, CPU0-DIMM3, CPU0-DIMM5
b.) Memory: 12GB (6 x 2GB) DDR3 1333 ECC memory –
(Requires six 2GB DIMMs, DIMM sizes cannot be mixed sizes)
2GB memory modules must be installed in the following memory slots:
CPU0-DIMM1, CPU0-DIMM2, CPU0-DIMM3, CPU0-DIMM4, CPU0-DIMM5, CPU0-DIMM6
c.) *** Memory: 6GB (6 x1GB) DDR3 1333 ECC memory –
(Requires six 1GB DIMMs, DIMM sizes cannot be mixed sizes)
1GB memory modules must be installed in the following memory slots:
CPU0-DIMM1, CPU0-DIMM2, CPU0-DIMM3, CPU0-DIMM4, CPU0-DIMM5, CPU0-DIMM6
*** This Config has the disadvantage that it cannot be expanded, the existing 1GB modules would all
need to be removed and replaced with 2GB modules

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Z400 Gen2 (6-DIMM / Embedded 1394a Firewire version) Rev A Guide
Memory configuration constraints
- No other memory configurations are recommended in Gen2 Z400 AVID environments. Only the 3
described configurations are supported. Memory configurations which mix and match memory module
sizes and locations will result in a poor performing, non-optimal operating environment.
2.) Qualified Operating Systems for Avid Client Editing Applications, Hardware and Shared-Storage
connectivity with the HP Z400:
- Supported: Microsoft® Windows Vista Business 64-bit Edition (SP1 / SP2)
- Supported: Microsoft® Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition (SP1 / SP2)
- Supported: Microsoft® Windows XP Professional 32-bit Edition (SP2 / SP3)
- Not Supported - Microsoft® Windows XP 64-bit (any version)
- Not Supported - Microsoft® Windows Vista 32-bit (any version)

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3.) Qualified Avid Editing Applications and Hardware Supported on the HP Z400 workstation:
AVID qualified Hardware / Shared Storage
Qualified / Supported by
Operating System Minimum AVID Version S/W
Vista 64-bit WinXP 32-bit Vista 64-bit WinXP 32-bit
Mojo DX
Yes Yes
Media Composer v3.5.4
Newscutter 7.5.4
Media Composer v3.5.9
Newscutter 8.0
Nitris DX
Yes Yes
Media Composer v3.5.4
Newscutter 7.5.4
Media Composer v3.5.9
Newscutter 7.5.9
1394 Mojo-SDI DNA
Yes
Yes**
Media Composer v3.5.4
Newscutter 7.5.4
Media Composer v3.5.9
**
Newscutter 7.5.9 **
1394 Adrenaline DNA
Yes
Yes**
Media Composer v3.5.9
Newscutter 7.5.9
Media Composer v3.5.9
**
Newscutter 7.5.9
**
1394 Mojo-Analog DNA
No No
N/A N/A
Symphony-Nitris DNA (Classic)
No
No
N/A
Unity ISIS System Infrastructure
Yes
Yes
ISIS 1.4 Infrastructure
Unity ISIS 1 Gbit Ethernet Client
Yes Yes
ISIS 2.03 Client
Unity ISIS Hi-res (10 Gbit) client
Yes Yes ISIS 2.03
Client
Unity MediaNet Infrastructure
Yes
Yes
MediaNet 4.2.4 Infrastructure
Unity MediaNet Fibre Yes Yes
MediaNet 5.1.2 Client
Unity MediaNet AECIFs
Yes
Yes
MediaNet 5.1.2 Client
**WIN XP 32-bit Support Note: For operation with WinXP 32-bit OS and 1394 Adrenaline or 1394 Mojo-
SDI hardware, installation of Service Pack 3 (SP3) and the following 1394b Microsoft Hot-Fix (955408) is
required. Both the Hot-Fix and SP3 are mandatory requirements to ensure proper operation of the supported
1394b PCI-E HBA with AVID 1394 DNA hardware. Restart the system after running the hot-fix.
The 955408 hot-fix can be down-loaded from Microsoft’s website at:
http://support.microsoft.com/hotfix/KBHotfix.aspx?kbnum=955408&kbln=en-us
NOTE: The hot-fix must be installed with the 1394b adapter physically installed in slot #1. Installation of the
hot-fix without the 1394 adapter installed in slot #1 will result in improper operation of 1394 Adrenaline and
1394 Mojo-SDI. If the hot-fix was initially run without the 1394b adapter installed, it is okay to run the hot-fix
again. Running the hot-fix multiple times will not result in any system issue.
Please Note: The hot-fix page indicates that this fix is for SP4.
This hot-fix is actually for SP3. It is safe to use this fix for SP3.
The 955408 1394 Hot-Fix does not apply to Vista 64-bit O.S. environments.

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AVID qualified HBA info
AVID qualified HBA
AVID Part Number
Slot
Function
Avid HIB, DX Interface HBA Active: 7030-20084-01
Passive: 7030-30021-01
**
#1 Avid DX Hardware Interface HBA
Atto FC-41ES
***
7030-20004-01 #3 Shared Storage: Unity MediaNet Fibre
Intel PRO 1000 PT - ISIS
7030-20139-01
#3
Shared Storage: Unity ISIS Copper Gb-Ethernet
Intel PRO 1000 PF - ISIS
Not stocked by AVID
#3
Shared Storage: Unity ISIS Optical Gb-Ethernet
Chelsio S310E-SR
7030-20171-01
#3
Shared Storage: Unity ISIS 10Gb-Ethernet
Atto H680
7030-30028-01
#4
Local Storage – VideoRAID SR
Atto R380
7030-20166-01
#4
Local Storage – VideoRAID ST
Atto UL5D 7030-20002-01 #4 Local Storage – VideoRAID RTR & Legacy Avid u320 SCSI storage
(The UL5D BIOS should be disabled)
StarTech PEX1394B3
1394b PCI-E
7030-30029-01 #1 1394 connectivity for:
1394 Adrenaline DNA / 1394 Mojo-SDI DNA
Dynex DX-PCI2PF 1394b PCI-E Alternate 1394b PCI-E HBA,
Not stocked by AVID
#1 1394 connectivity for:
1394 Adrenaline DNA / 1394 Mojo-SDI DNA
Point Grey Research model
FWB-PCIE-01, 1394b PCI-E
Alternate 1394b PCI-E HBA,
Not stocked by AVID
#1 1394 connectivity for:
1394 Adrenaline DNA / 1394 Mojo-SDI DNA
** DX Interface HBA Support Note: (See reference pictures on page 7 of this guide).
1) Active DX interface HBA (7030-20084-01) functions with all Z400 DX supported releases of Media
Composer and Newscutter. (Media Composer 3.5.4 and Newscutter 7.5.4 or later releases).
2) Passive DX interface HBA (7030-30021-01) requires Media Composer 3.5.9 or Newscutter 7.5.9 or
later version software. Running the passive version DX HIB with prior software releases may result in
instability.
***Atto FC-41ES HBA Support Note:.
The Z400 requires a Rev D or later version FC-41ES. The board revision is clearly marked on a label
on the back of the FC-41ES. Earlier revisions (A, B and C) of the FC-41ES may demonstrate
compatibility issues when used with the Z400 including not being recognized by the Z400 CPU.

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4.) Slot Configuration:
DX Hardware
1394 Adrenaline DNA Hardware
1394 Mojo-SDI DNA Hardware
Slot #
Electrical
Mechanical
1 x4 PCI-E Gen 2
(25Watts)
x8
Avid HIB, DX Interface HBA
Active: 7030-20084-01 (all s/w releases)
Passive HIB: 7030-30021-01
(Requires Media Composer s/w release
3.5.9 or later and Newscutter 7.5.9 or later)
1394b PCI-Express HBA required
(w 8K buffers) specific info below
AVID 1394 DNA hardware must
connect here.
2
x16 PCI-E Gen 2
(75Watts)
x16
Video Card Nvidia Quadro FX 3800
Video Card Nvidia Quadro FX 3800
3 x4 PCI-E Gen 1
(25Watts)
x8 Shared Storage Controllers:
Atto FC-41ES -
MediaNet
Intel PRO 1000 PT -
ISIS
Intel PRO 1000 PF - ISIS
Chelsio S310E-SR - ISIS 10Gb
Shared Storage Controllers:
Atto FC-41ES - MediaNet
Intel PRO 1000 PT -
ISIS
Intel PRO 1000 PF - ISIS
Chelsio S310E-SR - ISIS 10Gb
4 x16 PCI-E Gen 2
(75Watts)
x16
Local Storage Controllers:
Atto H680 - SAS VRII SR support
Atto R380 - SAS VRII ST
support
Atto UL5D - Legacy u320 SCSI support
Local Storage Controllers:
Atto H680 - SAS VRII SR support
Atto R380 -
SAS VRII ST support
Atto UL5D - Legacy u320 SCSI support
5
PCI 32bit /33MHz
PCI 32/33
Do Not Use. Will cause BUS contention
with embedded 1394 controller.
Do Not Use. Will cause BUS contention
with embedded 1394 controller.
6 PCI 32bit /33MHz PCI 32/33
Do Not Use. Will cause BUS contention
with embedded 1394 controller.
Do Not Use. Will cause BUS contention
with embedded 1394 controller.
Embedded
Broadcom
BCM5764 GbE
NIC
PCI-E x1
Gen 1
Not qualified for Avid ISIS Connectivity
Qualified for Avid MediaNetwork AECIFs
Not qualified for Avid ISIS Connectivity
Qualified for Avid MediaNetwork AECIFs
5.) 1394 DNA (Adrenaline / Mojo) hardware configuration requirement (slot #1 requirement)
AVID 1394 DNA (Adrenaline / Mojo) hardware must connect via specific high-performance add-in 1394b PCI-Express
Firewire cards (with 8K buffers) which must be installed in Slot #1. The Z400 front panel 1394 port cannot be used for
connectivity to AVID 1394 DNA hardware.
Current qualified PCI-Express 1394b Firewire cards are:
1) StarTech PEX1394B3 (AVID P/N 7030-30029-01)
http://www.startech.com/item/PEX1394B3-2b-1a-PCI-Express-1394-FireWire-Adapter-Card.aspx
2) Dynex DX-PCI2PF
http://www.dynexproducts.com/pc-729-2-dynex-2-port-firewire-800-and-1-port-firewire-400-pcie-adapter.aspx
3) Point Grey Research FWB-PCIE-01
http://www.ptgrey.com/products/firepro/adapters/FWB-PCIE/PCIe_1394b_card_datasheet.pdf
Embedded 1394a
Controller (4K buffer))
Single Front Panel
Connector
PCI 32/33
Front Panel 1394 Port - Primary 1394
connection for camera / deck / disk drive etc,.
(1394 disk drives are recommended only for file
transfers)
Front Panel 1394 Port - Primary 1394
connection for camera / deck / disk drive
etc,. (1394 disk drives are recommended only for
file transfers)

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6.) Utilization of 1394 a/b controllers. Embedded 1394a controller and optional PCI-E 1394b HBA (Slot #1).
- Embedded single-port PCI 1394a Firewire controller, connects only to Z400 front panel 1394a port.
- Optional 1394b PCI-Express Firewire card (with 8K buffers) StarTech, Point Grey Research, Dynex etc. (Slot #1)
Configuration
Embedded Single-Port 1394a
Controller (4K buffer))
Single Front Panel Connector
1394b PCI-Express Firewire card (with 8K buffers)
StarTech, Point Grey Research, Dynex etc. (Slot #1)
Utilization for 1394 Camera /
Deck / Disk Drive support
Utilization for AVID 1394 DNA
(Adrenaline / Mojo) hardware support
AVID 1394 DNA
(Adrenaline / Mojo)
Hardware
Yes - Supports 1394 Deck /
Camera / Disk Drive
Mandatory.Avid specified add-in 1394b controller
required in slot #1 for AVID 1394 DNA (Adrenaline / Mojo)
connectivity.
DX H/W
Yes - Supports 1394 Deck /
Camera / Disk Drive
N/A
S/W Only
Yes - Supports 1394 Deck /
Camera / Disk Drive
N/A
Slot #1 1394b PCI-Express HBA (w 8K buffers)
AVID 1394 DNA (Adrenaline / Mojo) must connect here (any of the 3 connections can be used)

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Primary 1394 connection for Deck / Camera / Disk Drive
Primary 1394 connection for Deck / Camera / Disk Drive
Embedded 1394a Controller Front Panel Connection
Embedded 1394a controllerof the Gen2 Z400 does not have any 1394 ports on the rear of the chassis.
(This 1394 connection cannot be used for 1394 DNA Adrenaline / 1394 Mojo support)

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7.) HP Z400 I/O Slot Layout
HP Z400 Slot Layout

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8.) Various Configuration Issues:
A.) D/X hardware configs –
Active DX interface HBA (7030-20084-01) pictured below functions with all Z400 DX supported releases of
Media Composer and Newscutter. (Media Composer 3.5.4 and Newscutter 7.5.4 or later releases).
Passive DX interface HBA (7030-30021-01) pictured below requires minimum Media Composer 3.5 9 or
Newscutter 7.5.9 version software. Running the passive version DX HIB with prior software releases may
result in instability.

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B.) Qualified Avid system BIOS version(s):(As of this writing):
It is mandatory that the BIOS be updated to an “AVID Qualified” BIOS. Failure to update the Z400 to an “Avid
qualified BIOS” will result in non-optimal operation of the AVID software and hardware.
- 3.04 (Minimum BIOS version for Avid environments)
Required system BIOS settings:
Z400 Required system BIOS changes:
1. Set CPU Processors Hyper-Threading – Enable
2. Set Runtime Power Management – Disable
3. Set MWAIT-Aware OS – Disable
4. Set Idle Power Savings – Normal
- During boot up press F10 at the HP splash screen to invoke Set Up.
- Select the Advanced tab
- Select Processors. <Enter>
- Select Hyper-Threading
- Default setting is Disable
Change this setting from Disable to Enable
- Hi F10 to save the Hyper-Threading setting
- Select the Power tab
- Select OS Power Management <return>
- Select Runtime Power Management
- Default setting is Enable
Change this setting from Enable to Disable
- Select MWAIT-Aware OS
- Default setting is Enable
Change this setting from Enable to Disable
- Select Idle Power Savings
- Default setting is Extended
Change this setting from Extended to Normal
- Hi F10 to save the Runtime Power Management, MWAIT-Aware OS, and Idle Power Savings
- Press F10 twice to Save
- Save Changes and Exit
- System will Reboot