User`s guide

File Gateway Server Client

• Installing and configuring any Ethernet routers or bridges, not supplied with the Avid

workgroup, before the Avid representative begins your system installation.

• Installing appropriate Ethernet connections within the areas where Avid workgroup and

clients are being installed.

Avid is not responsible for installing or troubleshooting cables that you do not purchase

from Avid. Avid also does not provide network services for your in-house network and

strongly suggests you use a local service provider to install and set up network

connections. Avid does supply networking services for any Ethernet connections

between the Avid workgroup, its clients, and its servers.

Customer-Supplied Components

You must supply the following components in Avid shared storage environments and

workgroups:

• Avid qualified or approved Gig-E Ethernet switch with 10 Gb ports

• Industry 19-inch standard rack

• Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

• A keyboard, video, and mouse switch (KVM)

Security Considerations

Address all security concerns for the Avid hardware during site planning. Planning and

implementing security for the hardware before installation helps you avoid disrupting or

moving the hardware and users at a later time.

If you have a secured network area for the Avid hardware, you might need to arrange

security clearance for the Avid administrators who access the hardware.

Cabling Considerations

When planning your cable routes, make sure your cables cannot be damaged by traffic or

moving objects. See

“Supported Cabling” on page 63 for a list of supported cable types and

lengths.