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Shared libraries use an Avid MediaShareª with MediaDocks, one or
two MRS enclosures, multiple MRS enclosures with storage
expanders, or RAID. Chapter 3 provides a complete list of
multichannel AirPlay MP options.
About Storage Drives
Avid systems include an Avid drive and MediaDrives. The Avid drive,
or startup drive, is a hard disk drive installed inside the Avid Media
Processor. It stores the software that is required to start and run the
system.
MediaDrives store digital video and audio and are connected to the
Avid Media Processor via a SiliconExpress board, a storage processor
board installed in the Avid Media Processor. This chapter explains
how to install the external MediaDrives.
Figure 9-1 Avid Internal and External Media Drives
SCSI ID
DEVICE
ACTIVITY
TERM BUS B
TERM BUS A
COOLING
POWER 2
POWER 1POWER 1
A V I D
4GB
Avid Media Processor
contains internal system drive
two internal MediaDrives are optional
D0 D1
D2
D3
O
MRS enclosure
contains up to four media drives
MediaDock rack-mounted (as shown) or
positioned upright
contains up to eight 3.5-in or
four 5.25-inch drives
External MediaDrive