Setup guide

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

Avid recommends the use of UPSs, appropriately sized for your Avid server hardware, or

conditioned power in your computer room environment. This provides protection against

sudden power surges or losses that could cause you to lose files or experience data

corruption.

Make sure there is adequate, dedicated power for the UPSs. If you run more than one power

line because you have more than one UPS, you must make sure the power lines come from

the same distribution panel.

You should have all the electrical work at your site done by a licensed electrician. The

electrical changes must meet country, state, and local electrical codes.

The Avid AS3000 server supports UPS devices that are connected using network

connections, USB connections, and serial connections. Install the software from the UPS

manufacturer for advanced shutdown behavior, calibrate the UPS device. These software

packages also allow for a connected Windows server to send alerts to other Windows servers

to perform actions.

If your Avid AS3000 server is connected to a network, network policy settings might also

prevent you from completing this procedure. Make sure there is adequate power and the

correct receptacle type for each hardware component, the rack power strips, and the UPSes.

Do not use extension cords to plug in any of the hardware components.