Product specifications

7 Switch Specifications

The Avid hardware components are fully rack-mountable. They are compatible with any standard 19-inch video

racks using either NEMA or EIA mounting-hole layouts.

Supported Cabling

The cables described in the following table pertain to Avid Engines, servers, and switches used in the Avid

workgroup environments. Also use these cable guidelines when connecting your clients and workstations to the

workgroup.

When planning your cable routes, make sure your cables cannot be damaged by traffic or moving objects. Avid

supports the following cable types and lengths when connecting Avid components and workgroups.

If you need run your cables greater distances, call Avid Customer Support for supported cable and accessory

information. For cable connections, see the Avid Setup Guide for your product.

Avid Networking Cables

Cable Connection Type Function Connector Style and Maximum Cable Length

Ethernet network cable,

Cat 5e, Cat 6, Cat 6a or Cat 7

Connects:

• Ethernet shared storage clients

• System Directors and clients

to 1 Gb ports on an ISS

• Avid Interplay servers to

shared storage networks

• Avid AirSpeed capture and

playback servers to shared

storage networks

• Avid ISIS management port

to a laptop

RJ45 connector

100 Meters; If using CAT5e the cable must be rated for

350 MHz for maximum length.

The minimum 1 Gb cable length for Avid network

products is 6 feet or 2 meter.

Avid ISIS | 7500 Engine

CX-4 Interconnect cable

Only available from Avid.

Connects Avid ISIS Engines. CX-4 connector

There are three supported lengths at this time:

1, 3, and 5 meters