Product specifications
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ATTO SiliconExpress 4D
(differential) board
(optional)
Connects the Avid Media Processor to wide,
differential SCSI storage devices. Required if using
storage expander hardware or connecting disks to the
Avid Media Processor using long cables.
Chapter 5
Digidesign Pro Tools board (also
called the SA4 board)
Works with the audio interface to process digital
audio.
Chapter 5
Hurdlerª 4-port serial I/O
expansion board
Provides four additional serial ports for connecting
the Avid Media Processor to serial devices (for
example, a modem, serial printer, or automation
device).
Chapter 5
User control devices Devices that allow the user to control the system. Chapter 6
Apple design keyboard, mouse,
mouse pad, and color keycaps
The keyboard is for typing commands; the mouse
selects and drags items displayed on the UI monitor;
the keycaps show the commands mapped to each key.
Chapter 6
Dongle A ÒkeyÓ that provides access to the system software. Chapter 6
AirPlay MP remote control
(optional)
Manual user interface for controlling the system
remotely by using buttons (desktop and rack-
mountable versions).
Chapter 6
Serial port devices Devices for communicating messages or system data. Chapter 6
Customer-supplied printer Prints system data (for example, data in bins and
playlist).
Chapter 6
Modem (optional) Sends and receives electronic mail messages and Þles
over telephone lines.
Chapter 6
Monitors Display video and information required to run the
system.
Chapter 7
Table 2-1 Components for Single-Channel AirPlay MP or
AirPlay MP/NewsCutter Combination (Continued)
Component Purpose of Component See: