Product specifications
Chapter 2 MediaNetwork Workgroup Overview
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MediaNetwork Architecture
The components of a MediaNetwork workgroup (see “MediaNetwork
Architecture”) enable multiple MediaNetwork clients to:
• Connect to a set of shared drives (collectively called the MediaNetwork
drive set).
• Digitize or record, play, and edit video and audio media.
Several editing clients can access the data stored on the MediaNetwork drive
set simultaneously.
MediaNetwork Architecture
MediaNetwork Storage Subsystem
The MediaNetwork storage subsystem is responsible for storing, retrieving,
and managing all data and consists of the following components:
• MEDIASwitch 16-4G and Fibre Channel network
• File Manager and optional backup File Manager
• MediaNetwork drive set
MediaNetwork Drive Set
(Fibre Channel drives)
File
Manager
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Up to 24 Fibre Channel clients
MediaNetwork Storage Subsystem
Backup File
Manager
(optional)
MEDIASwitch
Client
Client
Client
Client
Fibre Channel network
Rack-mounted components