HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL Version 12.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 Copyright EVS Broadcast Equipment SA– Copyright © 2009-2014. All rights reserved. Disclaimer The information in this manual is furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice. While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this user manual is accurate, up-to-date and reliable, EVS Broadcast Equipment cannot be held responsible for inaccuracies or errors that may appear in this publication.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS WHAT'S NEW? 1. OVERVIEW VII 1 1.1. Presentation 1 2. 3 SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE 2.1. Safety 3 2.2. EMC Standards 3 2.3. EMC Warning 4 2.4. FCC Marking 5 2.5. CE Marking 5 3. 6 HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS 3.1. Mechanical Dimensions and Weights 6 3.1.1. Rack Mount 4U Main Frame 6 3.1.2. Rack Mount 6U Main Frame 8 3.1.3. SAS-HDX Unit 10 3.1.4. Control Devices 11 3.2. Power Supply 12 3.3.
EVS Broadcast Equipment SA 5. HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND CABLING 43 5.1. Rack Installation 43 5.2. Rear Panel Description 44 5.2.1. Rear Panel Configurations 44 5.2.2. 6U Rear Panel Layout 44 5.2.3. 4U Rear Panel Layout 51 5.3. Video Connections 5.4.1. Audio Channels 5.4. Audio Connections 56 56 57 5.4.3. Analog Audio DA-15 Pinout 58 5.4.4. Monitoring Audio DA-15 Pinout 59 60 5.5.1. RS422 Connector Pinout 60 5.5.2. Redundant IPDP Serial Link 60 5.6. XNet Network 61 5.6.1.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 6.6.1. RSAS Board on SAS Disk Array 98 6.6.2. External RAID Array SAS-HDX 99 6.7.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 What's New? In the Technical Reference manual, the icon has been added on the left margin to highlight information on new and updated features. The changes linked to new features in version 12.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 1. Overview 1.1. Presentation Welcome to the EVS range of products and thank you for using an EVS XS server. We will do our best to satisfy your video production needs and we look forward to continuing working with you. The EVS XS servers are full digital in PAL (625i), NTSC (525i), 720p, 1080i, and 1080p standards.
EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 They can be operated in multi-essence configurations where the ingested material is directly and simultaneously available in the XDCAM codec and in an Intra-frame codec. XS servers can also be controlled by EVS applications: IPDirector: a suite of Windows software applications designed to manage networked EVS video servers.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 2. Safety and Compliance 2.1. Safety This equipment has been designed and tested to meet the requirements of the following: • EN 60950 (European): Safety of information technology equipment including business equipment. • IEC 950 (International): Safety of information technology equipment including business equipment. In addition, this equipment has been designed to meet the following: • 2.2.
EVS Broadcast Equipment SA 2.3. Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 Standard Area Title EN 61000-4-7 European European Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Part 4 (Limits), Section 7; harmonics and interharmonics measurements and instrumentation, for power supply systems and equipment connected thereto. EN 61000-4-11 European European Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Part 4 (Limits); Section 11 ; Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity tests.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 2.4. FCC Marking This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. The following labels are affixed on the equipment: 2.5.
EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 3. Hardware Specifications 3.1. Mechanical Dimensions and Weights 3.1.1. Rack Mount 4U Main Frame Weight 4U - 19 inches chassis with 6 HDD on RSAS board: 31 kg / 68.3 lb. Dimensions The following drawings provide the various dimensions, in mm, of the XS server with a 4U chassis. Front View Left View 6 3.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 Right View Back View 3.
EVS Broadcast Equipment SA 3.1.2. Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 Rack Mount 6U Main Frame Weight Disk Configuration Weight 6U - 19 inches chassis with 6 HDD on RSAS board (fix mounted) 35 kg / 77.2 lb 6U - 19 inches chassis with 12 HDD on RSAS board (fix mounted) 37 kg / 81.6 lb 6U - 19 inches chassis with 6 HDD on hot swap rack 37 kg / 81.6 lb 6U - 19 inches chassis with 12 HDD on hot swap rack 39 kg / 86.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 Right view Top view 3.
EVS Broadcast Equipment SA 3.1.3. Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 SAS-HDX Unit The following drawings provide the various dimensions, in mm, of the SAS-HDX external array. For more information on the SAS-HDX, refer to "External RAID Array SAS-HDX" on page 99. 10 3.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 3.1.4. Control Devices The following control devices can optionally be connected to your server to control it. XSense Remote Control Panel Weight: 3.24 kg / 7.13 lb. Keyboard Weight: 0.4 kg / 0.9 lb. Tablet Weight: 0.3 kg / 0.66 lb. (Ref: Wacom® CTF-430 Bamboo One) 3.
EVS Broadcast Equipment SA 3.2. Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 Power Supply Redundant Power Supply The server is fitted with two auto switching and hot-swappable power supplies. The secondary hot-swappable power supply should be connected to the mains to allow automatic power switching to this second power supply should the first one fail. Grounding Warning The protective earth must be connected to the ground before powering up the unit.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 3.3. Environmental Conditions Operating • Temperature: 10°C to + 45°C (50°F to 113°F) ambient with free air flow • Relative humidity: 0% to 90% (non-condensing) • Cooling requirements: Forced cooling air flow from right to left when looking at the EVS server from the back panel.
EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 4. Software Specifications 4.1. Video Specifications Video Standards The following table lists the video specifications both in SD and in HD format for your XS server. 14 Standard Definition High Definition Video Formats 525i 59.94fps (NTSC) 625i 50fps (PAL) 720p 50/59.94fps 1080i 50/59.94fps 1080p 50/59.94fps (Dual Link or 3G) Digital Interface 10-bit 4:2:2 Serial (ST 259:2008). Full frame synchronizer at input.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 SMPTE Standards The following table lists the SMPTE standards supported by your server. 4.2. Configuration SMPTE standard SD SDI ST 259:2008 (525i 59.94 Hz; 625i 50 Hz) HD SDI ST 292-1:2011, ST 292:2012 (720p 50 and 59.94 Hz; 1080i 50 and 59.
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HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 4.3. Video Codecs and Bitrates 4.3.1. Supported Codecs Codecs and Related License Codes The XS server supports natively the video codecs presented in the table below when the required license code is valid. The codecs corresponding to license codes 10 to 12 are installed by default on the XS server.
EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 Content Transfer Encoding and File Header It is possible to perform the encoding process in 8-bit or 10-bit and to write a 10-bit file on selected codecs.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 4.3.2. Maximum Bitrates These maximum values are valid for XS servers running Multicam version 12.02 or higher. They guarantee a smooth play and a browse at 100% speed on all channels simultaneously.
EVS Broadcast Equipment SA 4.3.3. Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 Internal Bandwidth General Description This section helps you select the most appropriate bitrate for the native codec(s) on the EVS server, on the basis of the internal bandwidth, the channel configuration, and the calculated number of real-time channels at the EVS server level. The section therefore presents tables including the following parameters: 1.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 Bandwidth and RT Channels at 59.94 Hz (NTSC) Codec Field Rate (Hz) Video Bitrate (Mbps) Fields/ Block Block-based bandwidth (MB/s) Max. RT Channels XDCAM HD 59.94 50 37 13.0 23.1 Apple ProRes 422 LT 59.94 85 35 13.8 21.7 HD Mjpeg Standard 59.94 100 14 34.3 8.7 HD Mpeg-2 Intra 59.94 100 7 68.6 4.3 DVCPro HD 59.94 100 19 25.3 11.8 AVC Intra 100 59.94 111 35 13.8 21.7 Avid DNxHD® 145 59.94 145 27 17.8 16.
EVS Broadcast Equipment SA 4.3.4. Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 Recording Capacities Disk Storage The disk storage, on SAS disks, can be as follows, with a total of up to 84 disks: • internal storage only: 6 or 12 x 300 GB or 900 GB SAS disks • external storage only: up to 4 arrays with 24 x 300 GB or 900 GB SAS disks, with or without spare disks • both internal and external storage. Warning The sum of internal and external disk storage on an XS server cannot exceed 20 TB.
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EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 DNxHD 100 DNxHD 100 +XDCAM 50 DNxHD 120 DNxHD 120 +XDCAM 50 XDCAM 50 8 audios 8 audios 8 audios 8 audios 8 audios # #ext RAID array Units spares 84 4 14 0 407 374 354 329 749 88 4 14 4 407 374 354 329 749 # Disks 26 4.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 Recording Capacity in Hours for 5 Disk (4+1) RAID Configuration – 59.
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HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 Recording Capacity in Hours for 6 Disk (5+1) RAID Configuration – 59.
EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 DNxHD 100 DNxHD 100 +XDCAM 50 DNxHD 145 DNxHD 145 +XDCAM 50 XDCAM 50 8 audios 8 audios 8 audios 8 audios # Disks #ext # RAID array Units spares 8 audios 84 4 14 0 407 375 297 279 751 88 4 14 4 407 375 297 279 751 4.4. Network Transfers 4.4.1. XNet Transfers Rule This section provides figures on transfer speeds for jobs processed by the XNet (or SDTI) network.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 XNet Transfers The maximum number of real-time channels between EVS servers through the SDTI ports of the XS server are summarized in the following table. The following tables take into account a field rate of 50.00 Hz, and the resolution 1080i, and the following reference bandwidths: • an SDTI network of 1.5 Gbps, with a maximum bandwidth of 110 MB/s • an SDTI network of 3 Gbps, with a maximum bandwidth of 200 MB/s.
EVS Broadcast Equipment SA 4.4.2. Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 Gigabit Ethernet Transfers General Description This section provides empirical figures on real-time transfers for backup and restore jobs processed by the GbE network. The GbE bandwidth however relies on the customer network behavior, which depends on external conditions, and partly on the EVS servers.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 Reference Bandwidth The table below specifies the reference GbE bandwidth used for calculations in this section. However, the effective bandwidth depends on network behavior, which only partly relies on the EVS server.
EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 Backup Transfers 1GbE Connection (Gigabit-H3X) The maximum number of real-time transfers through one 1GbE port of the H3X board on an XS server in 1080i, are summarized in the following table: 34 Video Bitrate (Mbps) BlockBased Bandwidth (MB/s) RT Transfers Transfer Speed (faster than RT) Codec Field Rate XDCAM HD 50.00 Hz 50 13.4 5.2 4.8x Apple ProRes 422 LT 50.00 Hz 85 11.8 5.9 5.5x HD Mjpeg Standard 50.00 Hz 100 33.4 2.1 1.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 1GbE Connection (on 10GbE Board) The maximum transfer speed through one 1GbE port of the 10GbE board on an XS server in 1080i, are summarized in the following table: Video Bitrate (Mbps) BlockBased Bandwidth (MB/s) Transfer Speed (faster than RT) Codec Field Rate XDCAM HD 50.00 Hz 50 13.4 5.9x Apple ProRes 422 LT 50.00 Hz 85 11.8 6.7x HD Mjpeg Standard 50.00 Hz 100 33.4 2.4x HD Mpeg-2 Intra 50.00 Hz 100 66.7 1.2x DVCPro HD 50.
EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 10GbE Connection The maximum number of real-time transfers through the 10GbE ports of the XS server in 1080i, are summarized in the following table: 36 Video Bitrate (Mbps) BlockBased Bandwidth (MB/s) RT Transfers Transfer Speed (faster than RT) Codec Field Rate XDCAM HD 50.00 Hz 50 13.4 16.4 14.9 x Apple ProRes 422 LT 50.00 Hz 85 11.8 18.6 17 x HD Mjpeg Standard 50.00 Hz 100 33.4 6.6 6x HD Mpeg-2 Intra 50.00 Hz 100 66.7 3.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 Restore Transfers 1GbE Connection (Gigabit-H3X) The maximum number of real-time transfers through one 1GbE port of the H3X board on an XS server in 1080i, are summarized in the following table: Video Bitrate (Mbps) Blockbased bandwidth (MB/s) RT Transfers Transfer Speed (faster than RT) Codec Field Rate XDCAM HD 50.00 Hz 50 13.4 4.8 3.0x Apple ProRes 422 LT 50.00 Hz 85 11.8 5.5 3.4x HD Mjpeg Standard 50.00 Hz 100 33.4 1.9 1.
EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 1GbE Connection (on 10GbE Board) The maximum transfer speed through one 1GbE port of the 10GbE board on an XS server in 1080i, are summarized in the following table: 38 Video Bitrate (Mbps) BlockBased Bandwidth (MB/s) Transfer Speed (faster than RT) Codec Field Rate XDCAM HD 50.00 Hz 50 13.4 5.2x Apple ProRes 422 LT 50.00 Hz 85 11.8 5.9x HD Mjpeg Standard 50.00 Hz 100 33.4 2.1x HD Mpeg-2 Intra 50.00 Hz 100 66.7 1.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 10GbE Connection The maximum number of real-time transfers through the 10GbE ports of the XS server in 1080i, are summarized in the following table: Video Bitrate (Mbps) Blockbased bandwidth (MB/s) RT Transfers Transfer Speed (faster than RT) Codec Field Rate XDCAM HD 50.00 Hz 50 13.4 7.4 6.0x Apple ProRes 422 LT 50.00 Hz 85 11.8 8.4 6.7x HD Mjpeg Standard 50.00 Hz 100 33.4 3.0 2.4x HD Mpeg-2 Intra 50.00 Hz 100 66.7 1.5 1.
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HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 4.5. Video Interpolation Introduction The playing back of smooth slow motion pictures carries specific issues: since some fields must be repeated at regular interval to provide the video at the playback speed required by the operator, parity violation appears regularly on the output video signal. This issue is specific to interlaced formats (525i, 625i and 1080i) and does not concern progressive formats (720p and 1080p).
EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 4-Line Interpolator The 4-line interpolator uses a more sophisticated calculation based on the 4 neighboring lines. By using suitable coefficients for the weight of each line in the resulting calculation, we apply this interpolation to all fields. The final result is a permanently, slightly unfocused picture. The advantage is a stable output signal with no jitter and no "pumping", but the vertical bandwidth is even more reduced.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 5. Hardware Installation and Cabling 5.1. Rack Installation Unpacking Upon receipt of the equipment examine packing for obvious signs of damage. If damaged, do not unpack and inform the carrier immediately. Check thanks to the included packing list if all the items are present and if they show any mechanical damage. If yes, report damage or the missing parts to EVS or their appropriate representative.
EVS Broadcast Equipment SA 5.2. Rear Panel Description 5.2.1. Rear Panel Configurations Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 The XS server comes in a variety of configurations and rear panel variants: • 6U rack with 6, 4 or 2 codec modules and various audio connectors. • 4U rack with 4 or 2 codec modules and various audio connectors. The different available configurations and the connectors positions and types for each of these variants are described in the following topics. 5.2.2.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 Video and Codecs The codecs modules allow connections for recording and playback of video material. Each connector on a codec module is connected to the corresponding J connector on the COD A or COD B module of a V3X board. See section "V3X Video and Reference Boards" on page 78 for more details on each connector specific usage according to the different configurations.
EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 Analog and Digital Audio This section shows the available associations of analog and digital connectors. See section "Audio Specifications" on page 15 for more details on the available audio configurations. See section "Audio Connections" on page 56 for more details on the DA-15 connectors pinout depending on the configuration. The audio connector layouts described in this section are available according to your configuration.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 Digital and Analog DA-15 Connectors • Digital audio: 4 multi-pin DA-15 connectors (2 in and 2 out) • Analog audio: 4 multi-pin DA-15 connectors (2 in and 2 out) Timecode and Video Ref Connectors The Timecode connectors allow the server to receive the LTC timecode reference signal and send the LTC timecode that corresponds to PGM1. The Ref Video connectors allow the server to receive or send back the analog genlock reference signal.
EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 The Multiviewer connectors allow a monitor to be connected directly to the server, and to display PGM and REC channels as configured in the Multicam Configuration window, in the Monitoring tab, Multiviewer page. See the Multicam Configuration manual for a description of the configuration parameters. The RS232 connector allows a tablet to be connected to the server.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 • It hosts the full Gigabit connector module. The Gigabit Ethernet connector module allows the interconnection of servers, other EVS, and/or third-party systems into a Gigabit Ethernet network via: ◦ 2 SFP+ connectors, each offering a global bandwidth of 10 GbE ◦ 2 RJ45 connectors, each offering a global bandwidth of 1 GbE ◦ SD card slot Note The 10 GbE and 1GbE connectors cannot be used at the same time.
EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 Audio Monitoring Connectors This connector is located on the top right part of the rear panel, above the PSU. The Audio Monitoring Outputs connectors are AES XLR connectors that allow audio output connections for monitoring purposes. SAS-HDX Connector This connector is located on the top right part of the rear panel, above the PSU. The SAS-HDX connector allows the connection to the external disk array SAS-HDX if it is installed.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 5.2.3. 4U Rear Panel Layout Rear Panel Areas The following drawing represents an example of a 4U rear panel available on an XS server. The various areas of the rear panel are highlighted in the drawing and their respective variants are listed in the following table along with a short description of the related connectors. Video and Codecs The codecs modules allow connections for recording and playback of video material.
EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 The following video and codecs connectors layouts are available according to your configuration: Config 52 Layout Description 222 2-channel version 444 4-channel version (open config.) 414 4-channel version (playout config.) 441 4-channel version (ingest config.) 5.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 Digital Audio The audio inputs and outputs are available on multi-pin (DA-15) connectors for audio signal inputs and outputs in digital format. See section "Audio Connections" on page 56 for more details on the DA-15 connectors pinout according to the different configurations.
EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 Controls and Communications This rear panel part, located below the audio connectors, presents connectors that allow the EVS server to communicate with other devices. The connectors are described from top left to bottom right: The RS232 connector allows a tablet to be connected to the server. The RS422 ports allow the server to be remotely controlled through remote panels or third-party control devices.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 The XNet2 connectors allow the interconnection of EVS servers, and/or XStore in an XNet2 network. The IN connector of a server is connected to the OUT connector of another server, and so on to form a closed loop network. The GPI connector allows GPI (General Purpose Interface) devices to send or receive electric pulses that will trigger commands on the server or to be connected with third-party devices.
EVS Broadcast Equipment SA 5.4. Audio Connections 5.4.1. Audio Channels Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 The XS server manages up to 64 embedded audio channels, depending on the chosen variant and the installed hardware. The embedded audio modules and codecs can be used as input or output channels for embedded, digital (AES/EBU), or analog audio signals.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 5.4.2. Digital Audio DA-15 Pinout The digital audio DA-15 connector is illustrated hereunder (connector installed on the rear panel and viewed from outside). Its pinout is described in the following table where each column corresponds to one of the 4 available connectors.
EVS Broadcast Equipment SA 5.4.3. Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 Analog Audio DA-15 Pinout The analog audio DA-15 connector is illustrated hereunder (connector installed on the rear panel and viewed from outside). Its pinout is described in the following table where each column corresponds to one of the 4 available connectors. The DA-15 analog audio connectors are not available on the 4U chassis of the XS server.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 5.4.4. Monitoring Audio DA-15 Pinout The monitoring audio DA-15 connector is illustrated hereunder (connector installed on the rear panel and viewed from outside). Its pinout is described in the following table. The DA-15 monitoring audio connector is only available on the 4U chassis of the XS server.
EVS Broadcast Equipment SA 5.5. RS422 Connections 5.5.1. RS422 Connector Pinout Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 The RS422 connectors are used to connect a remote control (from EVS or third party) to your server. The cable wiring is a straightforward pin-to-pin connection as illustrated in the following diagram. You should use a shielded cable to avoid electromagnetic interference on long distances. Warning The RESET command line from the remote control is sent through the pin 5 of the RS422 connector.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 To ensure the failover, the backup links between IPDirector workstations and the XS servers need to be physically wired to a second RS422 port, as shown on the following schema: The serial link redundancy will ensure that there is no single point of failure in the setup. However, you need to put into place a thoroughly thought through IPDP configuration for the SynchroDB to continue working correctly.
EVS Broadcast Equipment SA 5.6.2. Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 Network Architectures Introduction To set up an XNet network, EVS servers may be connected directly in a closed loop architecture. Using a dedicated hub, they may be connected in a star architecture as illustrated in the following figure. Note Multicam 12.02 can work with XHub version 3.03 or above but 3G-SDTI is only supported with version 4.00. Connection Diagram Without EVS XHub SDTI Hub Example of XNet2 network without hub: 62 5.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 Connection Diagram With EVS XHub SDTI Hub Example of XNet2 network with a SDTI hub: 5.6.3. Required Conditions to Set up and Run XNet 1. All systems on the network shall belong to the XT3 or XS servers, XStoreSE, XHub3 devices. 2. The SDTI advanced option code (for network client, master, or server modes) shall be validated in the options list. 3. They shall all be running compatible software versions. Otherwise, warning message is displayed. 4.
EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 6. The network type must be set to "Server" on one and only one EVS video server on the network. The others must be set to either "Master" (to share clips and view others clips) or "Client" (to share clips only). 7. A different network number must be specified for each EVS video server that you want to connect to the network.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 5.6.4. Starting XNet 1. When all above conditions are fulfilled and the cabling is correct, turn on the "Server" EVS video server. 2. Make sure the value to Server in the Type field in the SDTI section on the Network page. Then start Multicam. 3. Turn on all "Master" and "Client" EVS video servers, and make sure the appropriate value is selected in the Type field in the SDTI section. 4. Start Multicam on all of the Master and Client EVS servers.
EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 Troubleshooting 1. If the network does not start up properly although all machines are apparently configured properly and Multicam is actually started on all of them, check that selected cables to connect all EVS servers are suitable and not too long to operate. 2. If the connection cannot be established, please make sure that all equipments are set to the same speed and connected to the non-relay connectors. 3.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 XTAccess is directly connected to the XS server through the Gigabit network via an FTP client. It runs on a Windows workstation and is mainly controlled by the external systems (no user interface) via XML files or other processes. The Gigabit connection fulfills the following functions in relation with the XS server: • Backup of clips from an XS server. • Restore of clips to an XS server. • Transfer of clips between servers.
EVS Broadcast Equipment SA 5.7.2. Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 Backup of Clips Overview The following schema shows how the backup of clips is performed with the Gigabit connection and XTAccess: Workflow 1. An external system, for example IP Director, sends an XML file to XTAccess to request the backup of a given clip created on an XS server . 2. XTAccess processes the XML file: 68 ◦ It gets the clip content that has to be backed up from the server.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 5.7.3. Restore of Clips Overview Only clips having one of the following formats can be restored: EVS MXF, MXF OP-1A, or Quick Time (depending on the video codec). The restore process can be set up in two different ways: • Via XML file sent by the external application. • Via folder scan. The following schema shows how the restore of clips is performed with the Gigabit connection and XTAccess: Workflow (Restore via XML File) 1.
EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 Workflow (Restore via Folder Scan) 1. Based on the parameters defined in XTAccess, this application scans specific folders on external backup or archiving systems. 2. When a clip file has been written to the scanned folder, XTAccess creates a copy of the clip on the server specified in the XTAccess parameters. The restored clip receives a new UmID and LSM ID: ◦ Multicam automatically assigns a UmID to the restored clip.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 5.7.5. Switches Supported Switches All switches used on the GbE networks of EVS systems need to support jumbo frames (Ethernet frames with more than 1,500 bytes of payload).
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HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 Opto isolated Inputs (GP In 1, 2, 3, 4) Pin-Out Specifications • The input consists in an opto diode (VF @ 1.1 Volt) in series with a 470 ohm resistor. • Typical switching point @ 1.4 mA, for secure operation: • ◦ i=0 to 0.5 mA -> opto OFF ◦ i=2.5 to 30 mA -> opto ON ◦ imax= 30 mA Direct connection to a TTL/CMOS signal possible (Pin opto - to GND and pin opto + to the TTL/CMOS signal). Typical switching point @ 1.
EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 TTL Inputs (GP In 5, 6, 7, 8) Relay Inputs Pin-Out The relay must be connected between the ground and the corresponding TTL input on the DB-25. TTL Inputs Pin-Out Each TTL input on the DB-25 is directly connected to the pin of the TTL connector on the device triggering the GPI. The ground must be common between the DB-25 connector of the XS server and the external device.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 5.8.2. GP Out Connections Relay Isolated Outputs (GP Out 1, 2, 3, 4) Pin-Out The user can define the functions, types and settings associated to the GPI outs in the following applications: • Setup menu of the Remote Panel • IP Director settings (GPI and Auxiliary Track tab) Specifications • normally open contact (power off -> open) • maximum 1 A • maximum 50 Volts • typical life time: 100.000.
EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 Specifications 76 • each pin can be individually configured as an output or an input • internal 4K7 pull up to +5 V • low level Vi < 1.5 Volt (U12 = 74HC245) • high level Vi > 3.5 Volt (U12 = 74HC245) • optional TTL compatible level (U12 = 74HCT245) 5.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 6. Boards Description 6.1. Boards and Slots Configuration The XS server is equipped with several boards that are all developed by EVS.
EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 6.2. V3X Video and Reference Boards 6.2.1. Description Overview The V3X board is divided in several parts: • a base board identified as V3X base (rear section and center extension) • two modules identified as COD A V3X (front left) and COD B V3X (front right) • two modules identified as XDCAM (rear section, plugged onto the left and right sides of the base board) Warning It is highly advised not to remove a V3X board from your EVS server.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 Note that a V3X board with genlock must be installed as V3X #1 in first position (slot 2) in the server. A V3X board with genlock can never be installed in any other slot, and thus cannot be used instead of V3X #2 or #3. Doing so will result in conflicting electrical signals inside the system. Block Diagram The block diagram of the V3X board with genlock is illustrated hereunder with the connectors, jumpers and LEDs location: 6.
EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 Base Board Jumpers The following table lists the V3X base board jumpers and their respective function: Jumper Function ST1, ST2 These 2 jumpers must be installed on the last V3X board of the server (that is on V3X #1, 2, or 3 if there are respectively 1, 2, or 3 V3X boards installed in the server). ST3 (SPARE) «Parking» for ST1 and ST2 jumpers when they are not used. ST4 (only on V3X with genlock) Must be set to HiZ (or not installed).
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 V3X COD Modules LEDs The following table lists the LEDs available on then V3X COD modules (from left to right): LED Color Status CPU Green Blinking Indicates CPU activity. PLAY Green Function On There is a problem with the module processor. On The module is set in play mode by the software. Off The module is set in record mode.
EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 Connector label Connector SD mode HD mode J2 SDI monitoring output (SD) SDI monitoring output (HD) Not wired to the backplane. Used for onboard multiviewer input.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 Connector Layouts 6.
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HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 6.2.3. COD Connectivity in 3D and 1080p Dual Link Connector Assignments This section describes the connector assignments and layout for the video standards HD 3D and 1080p in Dual Link mode. Connector 3D/1080p mode Connector label J1 N/A CHAR SD J2 SDI monitoring output (HD) Not wired to the backplane.
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HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 6.2.4. COD Connectivity in 3D and 1080p Single Link 3G-SDI Connector Assignments This section describes the connector assignments and layout for the video standards HD 3D and 1080p in Single Link 3G-SDI mode. Connector 3D/1080p Mode Connector label J1 N/A CHAR SD J2 SDI program output 2D (HD) Not wired to the backplane.
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HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 6.2.5. COD Connectivity in 4K Connector Assignments This section describes the connector assignments and layout for the 4K cameras that provide 4 x 3G-SDI connectors. Connector 4K 3G Mode Connector label J1 N/A CHAR SD J2 N/A Not wired to the backplane.
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HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 Monitoring Limitations The monitoring of PGM B on J3 is only possible in a 1 REC + 1 PLAY configuration. In a 2REC + 1 PLAY configuration, the monitoring of the player 1 is only available with the internal multiviewer. In a 1REC + 2PLAY configuration, the monitoring of the player 2 is only available with the internal multiviewer. 6.2.6.
EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 Server with a Single Codec Board The following table shows how the channels (play or record channels) are assigned to the codec board and connectors: 92 Codec Board Codec Connector Channel Number Lower codec board (slot 2) COD A CAM B or PGM 1 Lower codec board (slot 2) COD B CAM A or PGM 2 6.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 6.3. Audio Codec Board The audio codec board is the audio interface between the V3X boards and the H3X board. Video codec and audio codec boards are tied to the H3X board with one bus connector on the front side. Different audio configurations are available with the audio codec board. See "Audio Connections" on page 56 for details. The following LEDs are available on the audio codec board: • LD 1-3: internal EVS information only.
EVS Broadcast Equipment SA 6.4. Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 H3X Board The H3X board is divided in 4 parts (2 in front, 2 in the back). 94 • Front left: GbE module. • Front right: CTL controller module. • Back left: CPU module. • Back right: SDTI module. 6.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 LEDs Function The available LEDs on the XNet2CTL controller module are, from left to right: LED Color Status Function LED 1 Green On Ok. Red On An error occurred while booting the H3X board. — — For EVS internal use only. FRAMER Green On The signal on the XNet2 IN connector is a valid EVS SDTI signal. NET Green On The XNet2 SDTI network is established (SDTI loop closed, correct speed, etc).
EVS Broadcast Equipment SA 6.5. Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 10GbE Board Schema The following schema shows the 10GbE board and its main components on an XS 6U server: A version without the 10GbE module and the 10GbE connectors is also available. Connectors The SD card is connected to a slot on the 10GbE module of the EVS server backplane. The two 1GbE connectors are connected to the two backplane 1GbE ports. The two 10GbE connectors are connected to the two backplane 10GbE ports.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 SFP+ Modules The following 10 GbE SFP+ modules are compatible with the 10GbE connectors of the 10GbE board: • Intel® Ethernet SFP+ SR Optic (E10GSFPSR) • Intel® Ethernet SFP+ LR Optic (E10GSFPLR) 6.
EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 6.6. RAID Controller Boards 6.6.1. RSAS Board on SAS Disk Array Disk Arrays on systems with H3X boards have a controller on the disk array board. Different configurations can be used • One internal array with a series of 6 disks • One internal array with two stacked series of 6 disks (not on XS 4U), • No internal storage LEDs on Internal Array LEDs 1 to 6 are used in case of one internal array of 6 disks.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 6.6.2. External RAID Array SAS-HDX The SAS-HDX is a 2U external disk storage containing up to 24 hot-swappable SAS disks, with a minimum of 5 disks. External storage can be used with or without internal storage. It is connected to the server via a dedicated SAS cable on the rear panel of the server, provided that the X-ESAS connection module has been placed inside the server. Necessary equipment: • Server with SAS-HDX connector on the rear panel.
EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 LEDs on the External Array For each disk, a blue LED and a red LED are present. Status Blue LED Red LED Function Off On (steady) Defect drive – must be replaced. Blinking Off Connected, disk being written to / read from. On (steady) Off Connected, disk not currently written to / read from. On (steady) On, slowly blinking Spare disk - the corresponding disk is started and used in the RAID array.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 Disk Insertion and Removal To insert or remove a disk from an external array, carefully follow these steps: 6.
EVS Broadcast Equipment SA 6.7. Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 MTPC Board Introduction The function of the PC board is mainly the control of the video hardware and the interface of the peripheral equipment (such as a remote controller) with the video hardware. The following MTPC board is used: • Revision A3/A6 with COMMEL HS873 motherboard and a new time code management module (with bootable USB).
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 Illustration 6.
EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.B - July 2014 Multiviewer The multiviewer board is an option on XS servers. Connectors Function IN The J2 connectors from the CODEC modules of the COHX board are connected to the IN connectors of the multiviewer board. OUT1 The OUT1 connector of the multiviewer board is connected to the MULTIVIEWER 1 connector on the rear panel of the server.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05 In standard configuration only Remote one (on RS422 port 1) is allowed to reset the system. Warning This jumper should be removed if the device connected to the RS422 port is NOT an EVS controller. Maximum voltage on pin 5 of an RS422 port of the server should not exceed 5 Volt when the corresponding jumper is engaged. Applying a higher voltage on pin 5 when the corresponding jumper is engaged will result in permanent electronic damage to the board. 6.
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