Huge Media Vault - Max (Single Channel) User’s Guide Document number 800001 rev K1.
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Table of Contents Thank You ....................................................................................................................................... 4 Model Numbering ........................................................................................................................ 4 Features and benefits.................................................................................................................. 5 Agency Approvals ....................................................
Thank You Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Huge Media Vault product from Huge Systems Inc. a leader in huge performance, huge quality, and huge cost savings storage product for your video editing and storage requirements. Your Huge Media Vault storage system utilizes the latest SCSI Ultra160 technology. SCSI Ultra160 affords system operations at blazing speeds, enabling you to maximize valuable system time and the highest of video quality for HDTV resolutions.
Features and benefits • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Max Burst Data Rate 160MBytes/sec Minimum Sustained Data Rate 100MBytes/sec One Ultra160 SCSI channel One RAID controller RAID 0 or RAID 3@2k or RAID 3 RTR - Real Time RAID reconstructs data “on the fly” should a drive “glitch” RTC - Real Time Cache recognizes small block accesses for perfect audio play back. Ultra160 SCSI interface. Compatible with Ultra 2/LVD, Single Ended, Ultra Wide, Fast, SCSI-3, SCSI-2, SCSI interface and protocol.
Getting Started The Huge Media Vault comes pre-assembled and ready to be connected to the SCSI Ultra160 compatible SCSI interfaces of your video edit computer equipment right out of the box. Unpacking • • Remove all components from the shipping container. Retain all boxes and packing materials in case you might need to reuse them later. Examine the components for shipping damage. Contact the freight carrier immediately if damage exists.
Hardware Installation and configuration SCSI Host Adapter Recommended SCSI Host Adapters Apple G4 Apple G5 Intel & Compatibles Dual Channel ATTO UL3D-000 (33 Mhz) ATTO UL3D-66 (66 Mhz) ATTO UL3D-000 ATTO UL3D-66 Adaptec 39160 Single Channel ATTO UL3S-000 (33 Mhz) ATTO UL3S-66 (66 Mhz) ATTO UL3S-000 ATTO UL3S-66 Adaptec 29160 The Huge Media Vault communicates with your computer using the industry standard SCSI Ultra160 interface.
Component Locations FAN ID / Mode Reset Diag SCSI IN SCSI OUT FAN Power Page 8 of 26 Huge Media Vault - Max User’s Guide 800001 rev K1
SCSI ID The SCSI ID selection switches are located in the rear of the unit. Not used SCSI ID Mode Select 0 to 15 Each SCSI device attached to a SCSI channel must have it’s own unique ID setting. Valid ID for Wide SCSI are from 0 to 15. Most SCSI host adapters inside your computer typically occupies ID 7. If there are other SCSI devices on the SCSI channel, ensure that there are no SCSI ID conflicts.
IMPORTANT: Changing the Mode can cause any existing data to be over written. Make sure any data you want to keep is stored elsewhere before making any changes. Remove or delete any known partitions before changing the mode, this will keep the OS from getting confuse due to left over file systems information left on the MediaVault. Consult the RAID Compatibility table in the Application Notes section to ensure proper operation.
Reset Button The Reset Buttons are located below the SCSI ID and Mode Select switch quadrant. SCSI ID / Mode Select ⊗ ⊗ Reset The Reset Button is used in conjunction with the Mode Select option. See the Mode Select section. SCSI connections The Huge Media Vault have a pair of SCSI 68-pin high density connectors. They function as an IN and an OUT connection with internal loop-through for the SCSI channel.
Daisy chaining If you have multiple SCSI devices to connect up, you can connect (daisy chain) other SCSI devices as shown. At the back of the Huge Media Vault you will have at the SCSI IN connector a SCSI cable connected to your host computer, and at the SCSI OUT connector a SCSI cable connected to your other SCSI device.
Indicators Front LED Status Indicators Huge Media Vault status indicators are located at the lower front of the unit. ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ OK On = RAID is OK. U160 On=SCSI running at U160 speed. Off=SCSI less than U160 speed. Not used Not used Power On=power applied. Off=Busy Off=No AC power. OK is on, indicates that the RAID is functioning normally. OK is blinking, indicates that the RAID is busy servicing commands. OK is flashing a steady code.
Audible Alarm The Huge Media Vault will sound an alarm if there is a problem with the RAID operation. Corrective actions can be applied to rectify the problem. 6 Rapid Beeps During Boot Time 6 rapid beeps during boot time is normally associated with SCSI cabling, SCSI termination, or power up sequence related. Always turn on the MediaVault on first, then turn on the computer.
Formatting and Partitioning Formatting and Partitioning of the Media Vault is required to prepare the unit for usage. After the unit is physically connected to your computer, use the following sections as a guide to locate and execute the appropriate utility to format and partition the Media Vault. The Huge Media Vault is seen as two large SCSI disk drives by the SCSI host adapter in your computer. Install the appropriate driver for your SCSI Host Adapter.
Fig. 2 Select the Delete option from the menu. Fig. 3 Select the Initialize option from the menu Fig. 4 Highlight the Huge disk click Next.
Fig. 5 Select the Drives verified bubble and click OK. Fig. 6 After drive initialization, select Quit to exit out of the software.
Fig. 7 Launch the Apple Disk Utility software and select the “Partition” tab. Highlight your Huge drive on the left. Give your volume a name, select the format as Mac OS Extended and Uncheck the option to install Mac OS 9 Disk Drivers. Click on the “Partition” button to proceed.Disk Utility is located at Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities. Fig. 8 You will be given a warning. To proceed click the “Partition” button.
Fig. 9 You should now see your named volume as show on the left hand side of the screen. Congratulations! You have successfully prepared your disks utilizing the “Bart Process”.
Windows NT Partition / Format Windows NT provides a utility to partition and format disks. Locate and start the Disk Administration program by clicking: Start > Program > Administrative Tools > Disk Administrator. Each channel of the Media Vault should appear as a disk entry with “Free Space”. Preparing a Media Vault Max (single channel) Right click on the “Free Space”, left click on Create, confirm the size of the partition you desire, click OK. Click Yes to confirm partition creation.
Windows 2000 and XP Partition / Format Windows 2000 and XP provides a utility to partition and format disks. Locate and start the Disk Management program by clicking: Start > Settings > Control Panel > Administration Tools > Computer Management > under the Computer Management tree Storage > Disk Management. A Write Signature dialog will open if fresh disks are detected, click Next, and check the new disk(s) > Next > Finish. Each channel of the Media Vault should appear as a disk entry with “unallocated”.
Check the Perform a Quick Format box > Next. Formatting starts and will take a minute or so. At the completion of format, note the newly prepared disks will have a drive letter associated with it. Exit program if done.
Application Notes General Video Resolution Data Rates Video Resolution Data Rate Megabytes / Sec DV/DV25 3.7 DV50 7.4 SD 8 bit 20 SD 10 bit 27 HD 1080i 8 bit 120 HD 1080i 10 bit 155 HD 720 8 bit 110 HD 720 10 bit 138 Hours per Terabyte Table Video Resolution Hour per Terabyte (1000Gigabyte) DV/DV25 75.1 DV50 37.5 SD 8 bit 13.9 SD 10 bit 10.3 HD 1080i 8 bit 2.3 HD 1080i 10 bit 1.8 HD 720 8 bit 2.5 HD 720 10 bit 2.
Macintosh ATTO Firmware The ATTO ExpressPCI Dual Channel Ultra3 is recommended. Firmware version 1.64 or later must be used to maximize the Ultra160 interface. This can be downloaded from www.attotech.com.
Windows NT / 2000 / XP RAID Compatibility Non-Striped Partition (Standard) Striped Partition (RAID 0) Okay Okay NT Okay Okay Win2K / XP Basic Disk only, no Dynamic Not Compatible Okay Okay Media Vault Mode Select RAID 0 (mode 0) NT / Win2K / XP RAID 3/2k (mode 1) RAID 3 (mode 2) NT / Win2k / XP MaximumGSList NTFS – Enlarge Scatter Gather List value. NTFS is used in Windows NT and Windows 2000 Operating Systems.
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