Setup guide

22 • Avid|DS
Chapter 2 • Site Preparation
In addition, make sure your site meets the following electrical specifications:
Space Requirements Your workstation includes either a tower or rack mount base unit, the video
storage array, and two 21-inch monitors. You can place the workstation base
unit and the video storage chassis next to your work area. The following
illustration shows a typical tower configuration:
The speakers and video monitor are purchased separately. The video monitor
and the computer monitor(s) should be placed at least 12 inches (30 cm)
apart. Placing them closer together may cause synchronization interference
on the computer monitor(s).
Component Voltage Frequency
IBM IntelliStation Z Pro
workstation
100 to 127 V AC (NA)
200 to 240 V AC (Intl)
47 to 63 Hz
21-inch IBM P260 monitors 100 to 240 V AC 50 to 60 Hz
Avid Equinox Break-Out-Box 100 to 240 V AC 50 to 60 Hz
Avid MediaDock LVD storage
system
90 to 264 V AC
(fully configured)
50 to 60 Hz
Avid MEDIArray Fibre Channel
storage (standard definition
version of Avid|DS only)
400 VA maximum
(fully configured)
50 to 70 Hz
Merging DUA II audio convertor
(included with HD systems only)
100 to 240 V AC 50 to 60 Hz
WACOM tablet 120 V AC (NA)
220 V AC (Intl)
60 Hz
Intellistation Z Pro
Left monitor Right monitor
HD or NTSC
video monitor
Graphic tablet Keyboard Mouse
IBM Z Pro
workstation
Avid MediaDock LVD
or MEDIArray storage
Speaker Speaker