MA Series Media Archive Servers User Guide MANL-1161-04
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Contacting FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS USA Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00PM (Pacific Time) Email: support@focusinfo.com Telephone: +1 408 866 8300 Option 4 Fax: +1 408 866 4859 Address: Focus Enhancements, Inc. 1370 Dell Avenue Campbell, CA. 95008 www.focusinfo.com EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00PM Email: techsupport@como.
Regulations Environmental Precaution Focus Enhancements, Inc. 1370 Dell Avenue Campbell, CA. 95008 Model Numbers: PX MA-10 or PX MA-50 Date of Manufacture: Reference the Serial Number label attached to the unit. For more information about regulatory compliance and other details, please refer to the Safety and Warranty Guide included with the server hardware. Documentation Read, Retain, and Follow Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
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Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 MA Series Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Web-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) . . . . . . . .
Archive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 MA-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 MA-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Archiving Discs and Shortlist Reference Documents . . . . . . . . . .9 Search and Retrieve Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Storage Media File (Shortlist) . . . . . . .
My bins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Display Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Content List Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Content Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Shortlist (Reference List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Organizing Shortlist Content . . . .
Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Burn Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Burn Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Number of media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RAID Data Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 RAID 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 RAID 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Replacing a Failed Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 OS and Virtual Machine Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MA Series Media Archive Servers
Introduction Overview Thank you for purchasing a Focus Enhancements, ProxSys MA Series Media Archive Server. MA Series Media Archive Servers provide the ability to efficiently ingest video clips with their metadata from tapeless recording media into the MA server’s media archive. There, preview Flash clips are rendered and Blu-ray discs are burned for archiving. Ingesting media into the MA server clears the recording medium and allows it to be returned quickly to the field for reuse.
Features RAID Data Security RAID 1 In North America, the MA servers use three high-capacity hard drives, one 500GB buffer drive and two 1TB data drives, along with RAID 1 to protect data from drive failure. RAID 5 In the Europe, due to market requirements, the MA servers use three high-capacity, 1TB, hard drives and RAID 5 to protect data from drive failure.
USB Hardware Key (Dongle) USB Hardware Key (Dongle) Before the MA Series Media Archive Server can operate, a USB hardware key (dongle) must be inserted in to one of the server’s USB ports. The dongle authorizes the MA server applications. The dongle must remain in the USB port for the applications to function. There is no limit to the number of server Users.
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ProxSys MA Media Archiving Server Operations This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for the ingesting and archiving of video clips using the ProxSys MA Series Media Archive Server.
Overview of MA Server Workflow Overview of MA Server Workflow The MA Series Media Archive Server is a desktop workstation/server that: • Uploads high resolution video clips and associated metadata • Creates low resolution proxy preview files for later reference • Stores preview files and metadata in MA server database for search and reference • Burns high resolution content to single- and dual-layer DVDs and BD discs In addition, the MA server provides the ability to: • Add or edit existing video metadata
Overview of MA Server Workflow The upload utility provides three methods for ingesting video files: • Manual • Folder watch (Auto Watch function) • Device watch (Auto Watch function) As each high resolution video file is uploaded, the MA server creates a preview Flash clip for that file. Each video clip, its preview file, and its associated metadata, are logged into the MA server’s media database.
Overview of MA Server Workflow Device watch When Uploading Structured Content, Use Device Watch. Device watch may be used to upload both structured and unstructured content. This is similar to the Folder watch except that a device is identified as the target of the watch. The most common devices are removable hard drives and card readers attached to the MA server. Do not use Device watch to monitor shared and local drives. An example is when the CF card is inserted into a watched card reader slot.
Overview of MA Server Workflow Archive The MA servers are equipped with burners that can create BD and DVD discs. Both MA servers create ISO files that they use for burning discs. MA-10 The MA-10 is equipped with an internal, manual DVD and Blu-ray burner. 1. Use the MA-10 to create an ISO file of the intended archive content. 2. Use the separate burning application to manually burn the disc and print the disc label.
Overview of MA Server Workflow Search and Retrieve Content The MA server provides the ability to create a Storage Media File, or Shortlist, that allows the User to search the archive discs for high-resolution content. Storage Media File (Shortlist) The Shortlist is a User specified list of archived high-resolution content. This list provides the User with the information needed to retrieve the original, high-resolution content stored on archive discs. To create a Shortlist: 1.
ProxSys Media Upload Utility ProxSys Media Upload Utility Use the ProxSys Media Upload Utility to configure and initiate the MA server’s Ingest process. This utility may be installed in computers networked to the MA server and used to load ingest video from those computers. Downloading and Installing 2 1 3 The Media Upload Utility is a JAVA application and it is necessary that the computer running the utility have the latest version of JAVA installed before installation of the upload utility.
ProxSys Media Upload Utility Connecting to the MA Server When a User starts the Media Upload Utility the Connect to your ProxSys Server window appears. The first time a User starts the upload utility it is necessary to enter: Proxsys Address Enter only the server’s numerical address. The default is 10.11.11.11. Username and Password The MA server ships with the default Username and Password.
ProxSys Media Upload Utility Manual Upload Function Buttons MANUAL UPLOAD AUTO WATCH CONFIGURATION 3 6 5 Content & Metadata Tools 1 2 4 Use this window to manually select the video clips to upload and their destination bin on the MA server. In addition, MANUAL UPLOAD provides the ability to add, change, or delete video clip metadata. 1. Locate the video clips to upload using the your local files directory tree. 2.
ProxSys Media Upload Utility 3. Edit the video clip metadata, if necessary. Delete Select Selected All Overwrite Deselect Metadata All Add Identical Metadata b2, b3 b1 It is possible to edit a single clip or multiple clips in a batch. a. If batch editing, place a check mark by the filename of the files in the batch. b. Edit metadata tags. 1. Edit individual metadata tags Click on the text to insert the cursor. 2.
ProxSys Media Upload Utility 5. Select to Archive options. It is possible to select, one, both or neither of these options. Copy to local folder Use this to create a copy of the uploaded clip(s) in a local folder: for more information, see Configuration on page 19. Upload as unprocessed Use this option if uploading video clips without editing their metadata tags. The unprocessed clips are placed in a bin that is accessed by clicking on the Quick select button not yet processed.
ProxSys Media Upload Utility Auto Watch Watch List Controls Watch List Folders Folder Watch Timer System Messages Set Folder watch Destination Bins (Folder watch) Destination Bins (Device watch) Set Device Watch AUTO WATCH provides the ability to automatically upload video clips to the MA server from local Folders or Devices, such as CF card readers. In both cases, the watch procedure involves: • Designating a target (folder or device) to be watched by the Media Upload Utility.
ProxSys Media Upload Utility On the MA server, locate and track the upload of content from the watchfolder. In the Quick select menu, click on the via watchfolder button to display a list of bins that are ingesting or have ingested content via a watch. Folder watch 1 3 4 2b 2a 2 1. Select the host folder to watch. 2. Select the destination bin. a. If the bin already exists, click on the bin and select Use existing bin option: in the illustration, Instant_News_Network. b.
ProxSys Media Upload Utility 3. Select the type of file being uploaded from the dropdown menu. 4. Click Add Watchfolder to save the watch. The watch is listed in the Watchfolder pane. When storage media matching the Device watch criteria is inserted into a reader, a system message is sent out, the upload utility receives the message and initiates the upload/ingest. The utility upload message window, Transfer content to your ProxSys, appears. The upload occurs automatically: no actions are required.
ProxSys Media Upload Utility Configuration Watch Settings Misc. Settings Load External Metadata Watch and Miscellaneous Settings Controls Load External Metadata Controls The CONFIGURATION window provides additional parameters in three areas: Watch Settings, Loading external metadata, Miscellaneous Settings. Watch Settings Delete local Content after transfer When enabled, the upload utility deletes the Watch folder files after they have been uploaded to their destination bin.
ProxSys Media Upload Utility Load External Metadata 1 2 3 Use this workspace to ingest the external video clip metadata (native metadata). The ProxSysMA Metadata column lists the MA metadata tags used by the MA server to perform content search and retrieve operations. It is important to identify the external metadata tags that have the same type of data as the MA server’s tags. The upload utility provides the ability to translate external tags with different names to the MA server tags.
ProxSys Media Upload Utility Reset All Assignments Click on this button to reset all metadata assignments to empty default. Miscellaneous Settings Store Connect Data Check this box to save server connection data for future use. It is possible to save multiple users and servers in the upload utility. Local folder Use the Browse function to set a path to a folder where the upload utility can save files that it has uploaded to the MA server.
MA Series Operations MA Series Operations Use a Windows or Mac supported browser to access the MA server’s features: • Search content metadata to locate newly uploaded and archived content • Preview video content using Flash proxy preview files • Manage metadata fields • Add or edit video clip metadata • Manage the MA server’s User rights • Create and output shortlists of selected content which provide content metadata, video thumbnails, file details, and archival location (disc ID) • Manage archive disc b
MA Series Operations Home Workspace Retrieve Latest Version Media Upload Utility Select Method to Find Content Set Number of Items Shown In Content Area Bin Short List Area The Home workspace has the following areas and functions: • Home button - use to return to default Home workspace from other pages. • Upload - retrieves latest version of Media Upload Utility from Focus Enhancements website for installation on the MA server.
MA Series Operations Bins Bin Name Click on the Bin Name or the thumbnail image above it to display contents of that bin. The name is from the bin’s metadata. Description Description entered in the bin’s metadata. Actions The User’s rights determine which of these actions are available, see User Admin on page 36. edit bin metadata • Add, change, or delete the bin’s metadata. Refresh page to see changes. • Display list of media in the bin. • Upload graphic file to display as bin’s thumbnail image.
MA Series Operations Search General Search Metadata Tag Date Discs Search Criteria Area Bins Start Search The Search menu bar provides five categories of search criteria. MA Server Search Engine The MA server employs the Apache Lucene search engine. The MA server supports: • Single and multiple character wildcard searches. • Boolean logical operators AND, OR, and NOT. These operators must be entered in ALL CAPS. • Phrases delimited by quotation marks.
MA Series Operations Search results appear in the Search Results pane to the right of the Search function. General Search Use a word or character string to perform a search of the properties of all contents for matches. General Search does not support dates. Date Search for contents using their creation dates. It is possible to specify a specific date, if known, or a range of dates using the Created after and Created before parameters. Discs Enter the disc ID number of the disc to look for.
MA Series Operations My bins Select All De-Select All Delete Selected Edit Metadata Number of Items Shown In Content Area Display Layout Tabular or List Content File Listing (metadata layout) User’s Bin List Thumbnail Content Status Viewer Shortlist Metadata Click on a bin to display its contents. Display Layout How the content displays depends on the layout selected.
MA Series Operations Edit Metadata 4a Overwrite 1 3 4b Add Content Status 2 Original Metadata It is possible to add or overwrite metadata to the existing content metadata. 1. Click on the Edit Metadata icon. The metadata editing workspace appears, there are five editable metadata fields and two editing buttons: Overwrite and Add.
MA Series Operations TO ARCHIVE Indicates that the high resolution content is stored on the PX MA temporary storage hard drive, but is being processed and burned to archive disc by the ProxSysMA Burn Service, see ProxSysMA Services Burn Tool on page 32. ID: 1000 The assignment of a content ID number indicates that the content is now offline and available on an archival disc with the same ID. Shortlist (Reference List) Use the Shortlist to create a reference list for locating archived content.
MA Series Operations Preview Player Assign Clip Thumbnail As Bin Thumbnail Add File to Shortlist (Media List) Edit File Metadata (all metadata tags) Flash Must Be Installed on the Client Computer for the Preview Player to Function. The Preview Player provides the ability to run the preview Flash files of the high resolution content file. The preview file was automatically created when the content file was uploaded to the MA server, see Ingest on page 29.
Workflow: Burning Blu-ray (BD) and DVD Discs Workflow: Burning Blu-ray (BD) and DVD Discs All MA series servers offer the ability to burn single- and dual-layer BD and DVD discs for archiving. The model of MA server determines how the discs are created, manually or automatically. It is recommended that Panasonic Blu-ray media be used for archiving. For disc storage capacities, see Archive Disc Capacities on page 50. MA-10 The MA-10 server has a manually operated, internal disc burner.
Workflow: Burning Blu-ray (BD) and DVD Discs Burns Start After All Flash Files Are Created If the User attempts to burn a disc before all of the preview Flash files for a job’s content have been created, the MA server alerts the User and ignores the burn request. The job remains in the queue and once all the preview files are generated, the job is run during the next scheduled burn. To burn the job as soon as possible, click on the Create media now action button, see create media now on page 24.
Workflow: Burning Blu-ray (BD) and DVD Discs In addition, it is possible to display archive process details. 1. Click on the ProxSysMA Services icon in the desktop Tool Tray. The ProxSys MA Services Status window appears. 2. Click on the Details button in the status window for more information and access to the burn log. If the Details window does not appear, it is because the burn tool is in idle mode. 3. Click Close to close the status window. This does not terminate the service.
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Administration Tools These functions require Administrator’s rights. Tools The MA server Administrator has all the capabilities of the User plus a set of four server administration tools: User Admin 36 Metadata Management 38 Performance 40 Burn Settings 41 Unarchived Content 46 Hardware Key Required Before MA Applications Can Function Before the MA applications can work, it is necessary to install a hardware key, dongle, in one of the USB ports of the MA server, see MA Dongle on page 53.
User Admin User Admin Remove Add Save The User Admin tool supplies the ability to add and remove MA server Users and set their privileges. User Privileges The privileges assigned determine which bin Actions are available. User may modify bin and content metadata and merge bins. User may delete content and bins. User is admin assigns modify and delete privileges and access to administration TOOLS. Adding a New User 1. Click on the Plus sign above the list of Users. A form window appears. 2.
User Admin Removing a User 1. Insert a check mark in front of the User(s) to be removed. 2. Click on the Trash Can icon. A dialogue window appears asking confirmation for removal. 3. Click on Yes. 4. The MA server removes the User. Changing User Privileges 1. Insert a check mark before the User(s) with changing privileges. 2. Insert or remove a check marks in front of the privileges that are changing. 3. Click on the Diskette icon to save changes.
Metadata Management Metadata Management Save Use the Metadata Management list to create, name, organize, and activate the MA server’s set of 25 metadata tags. The User/Administrator can name these tags to match any metadata standard or job required. Placing a check mark in a tag’s field in use box enables the tag and it appears in the upload utility’s Load External Metadata table where it is used to synchronize the ingesting of video clip metadata, see Load External Metadata on page 20.
Metadata Management The metadata tags that are available for a specific project are set by the User/Admin with the Field in use control, see page 39. In addition, the Media Upload Utility must be configured for each project workflow. These settings are saved on the MA server.
Performance Performance The Performance provides controls for updating the system and regenerating the MA server’s search index and displays of current MA server statistics and system information. System Update Click on this button and the MA searches for update files that have been uploaded to the server. Recreate Search Index Use to regenerate the MA server’s search index. Remember to Save.
Burn Settings Burn Settings Burn Settings controls the configuration and operation of the MA server’s Blu-ray burner. The User can burn a disc, on demand, using the Create media button in their bin but, the configuration for the disc is predefined by the Administrator. Burn Settings and Their Options Depend on the MA Server Model and the Type of Disc Burner Used Remember to Save Settings By Clicking On the Diskette Icon. The settings are grouped by function.
Burn Settings One bin per media There are two modes: One Bin and Mixed. One Bin Mode When enabled, the BD burner, burns the content from one bin on each media. This can be used to separate content from different Users or projects to different media. Creation of the ISO file will not start for a queued bin until all of its preview files have been rendered. Mixed Mode It is possible to create a disc with content from multiple bins, if the burn schedule is set to 00:00h and the one bin per media is not set.
Burn Settings Automatic Burning Schedule The MA server provides three timers for scheduling batch burns during a 24 hour period. At each scheduled time, all queued jobs are processed. The MA-50 uses templates to create media labels, see Label Settings on page 44. Create media now (Burn-on-Demand) Typically, the automatic burning timers control when storage media is created. However, it is possible to allow Users to burn-on-demand discs for individual bins. To do this: 1.
Burn Settings Primera Settings The Primera burner is pre-installed and its settings are automatically filled. Client ID: pxma Primera Hot Folder:C:\PTBurnJobs Primera Label: C:\ProxsysMAService\ProxsysMAPTTemplate.std Rimage Settings The Rimage burner is pre-installed and its settings are automatically filled. Client ID: pxma Rimage User Host: depends on Customer’s network configuration. Rimage User Port: depends on Customer’s network configuration.
Burn Settings ProxSys Settings These settings allow the ProxSysMA Services to connect with the MA server and the Blu-ray burner. 1. Set Host to localhost. Windows Admin Privileges Required To Change the ProxSys IP Addresses. 2. Set User name and Password.
Unarchived Content Unarchived Content Select All Deselect All Remove Render Preview Replace Preview with Generic The Unarchived Content menu provides a list of the content that is currently on the MA server. It is good practice to review MA server content at least once every two weeks to verify that adequate storage remains available for temporary and preview files.
Unarchived Content Preview File Status The User may determine the status of preview flash file creation for files that have been uploaded to the MA server but not yet archived. There are four rendering status messages: • RENDERING This message appears with a status bar indicating progress. of rendering process. • PREVIEW OK Indicates that the preview flash file was rendered successfully. • PREVIEW FAILED Indicates that rendering was attempted but terminated. Check to see if file type is supported.
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Technical Information This chapter provides technical information about the ProxSys MA Series Media Archive Server’s operation.
Media Formats Media Formats Standard Res. Frame Rate Camera/ DTE Recorder DV 480 24 P DV 480 24 PA, P2 DVCPRO 480 24 P2 DVCPRO 480 24 PA, P2 DVCPRO50 480 24 P2 DVCPRO50 480 24 PA, P2 DVCPRO50 480 30 P2 DVCPROHD 1080 24 PA, P2 DVCPROHD 1080 24 P2 DVCPROHD 780 24 P2 DV 576 25 P2 DVCPRO 576 25 P2 DVCPRO50 576 25 P2 HQ 1080 60 i (1920X1080/59.94i) SP 1080 60 i (1440X1080/59.94i) HQ 1080 30 P (1920X1080/ 29.97P) HQ 1080 24 P (1920X1080/ 23.
Media Formats Standard Res. Frame Rate GY-HD2XX M2T 720 30 P GY-HD2XX M2T 720 60 P CANNON XL H1 M2T 1080 24 F CANNON XL H1 M2T 1080 30 F CANNON XL H1 M2T 1080 60 i SONY V1 M2T 1080 24 A SONY V1 M2T 1080 24 P SONY V1 M2T 1080 30 P SONY V1 M2T 1080 60 i GY-HD2XX M2T 720 25 P GY-HD2XX M2T 720 50 P SONY HDR-HC 7e M2T 1080 50 i M2T NTSC M2T PAL Standard QuickTime .
Maximum File Size Supported MA servers support file sizes as large as 50GB, including XDCAM. BD and DVD Disc Capacities Disc Type Single Layer Dual Layer DVD 4.7GB 8.
Hardware Hardware MA Dongle MA servers require that a USB hardware key (dongle) be installed in a server USB port before the server will operate. Insert the dongle before power up of the server. The dongle must remain in the USB port for the applications to function. Hard Drives MA servers use three high capacity hard drives. How the drives are configured depends on where they are used. North, Central, and South America These MA servers have three drives: two 1TB and one 500GB.
Hardware Tools This folder is used by the various MA applications and has various sub folders. Desktop Shortcuts Provide Access to User Folders Drive T: is the only drive with User accessible folders. To assist the User, desktop shortcuts are provided for all accessible folder. The two 1TB data drives form a RAID 1 system. This is represented by the virtual drive: • V: (PX-VM-Storage) This drive is for PX MA server and VMware storage. It is where the MA server store’s its database and preview clips.
Hardware Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia These MA servers have three 1TB drives, each with two partitions, creating 6 virtual drives. • C: (Windows) Windows XP PRO operating system. Do Not Modify: This Is Not A User Drive. This drive provides temporary storage of the high-resolution content during the Ingest process. When the MA server verifies that the content is archived on a disc, this content is erased from the drive. • T: (Tools) Tools drive, this is the drive where the User works.
RAID Data Protection RAID Data Protection RAID 1 In North America, the MA servers protect data using a RAID 1 implementation. The MA server has three drives, a 500GB drive used as a buffer and two 1TB drives for data storage. One data drive is the data mirror of the other. Should one data drive fail, it is possible to replace it and duplicate the data on that drive from the other. RAID 5 In Europe, the MA servers protect data using a RAID 5 implementation.
Installing Third-party Software Installing Third-party Software With the following exceptions, Focus Enhancements recommends that third-party software should not be installed on the MA servers. These applications must be installed on the MA server C: (Windows) drive. For the MA-10 and MA-50: • P2 Viewer The User may download the P2 viewer from https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/sales_o/p2/p2viewer/index.html.
Operations Operations This section provides information and instructions for situations that require intervention on the part of the Administrator.
Operations Restarting the MA Server Virtual Machine Power Options Power Off Suspend Power On Reset Virtual Machine Environment Console Work Area Ctrl+G or Click in area to Enter. Status Bar Disc HDD Network Virtual Log Machine Virtual Connections Occasionally, it may be necessary to reboot the MA server system, i.e. after installing a Windows security upgrade. To do this, it is necessary to: 1. Power down the MA server on the virtual machine.
Operations If MA Server Login Fails If, when logging on to the MA server through a Web browser, the login fails, determine if the ProxSys Dongle is in the right USB-Port. If the dongle is in the correct port, then the dongle activation by the VMware host may be missing. Virtual Machine Must Be Running for the Following Procedure The virtual machine must be running before implementing the procedure below. If the VMware GUI window is inactive, use the key-combination CTRL+ALT to un-block the window.
Operations b. Select the VM button in the menu bar. c. Select Removable Devices. d. Select USB Devices. e. Select the MA server dongle from the list: in the illustration, Aladdin Knowledge System USB device (Port1). The virtual machine starts. 4. After the restart, click on Stop and then Start. 5. Log on to the MA server, using the browser on the User-PC. IP Networking Information This IP networking information is to assist the User/Admin if network IP settings need to be changed.
Operations Configure Host (Windows) Network Settings 1. Display the Windows Network Connections window. 1 2 3 3a 3b 3c 3d 3e 4 2. Select the system’s Local Area Connection and display its TCP/IP Properties. 3. Click on the Use the following IP address button. This opens the fixed IP network space. To convert LAN IP from dynamic to fixed, requires assigning a Default gateway and DNS servers to the existing LAN IP. To do this: a. Enter the given LAN IP in the IP address field. In this example, 192.168.0.
Operations 5. Return to the network connections window and select the VMnet1 connection. VMnet1 provides PC to VM connections. Ignore VMnet8, it is an internal VM to PC connection. 5 7 7a 7b 8 6. Display the VMnet1’s TCP/IP Properties. 7. Select Use the following IP address and enter the following: a. IP address - 10.11.11.10. b. Subnet mask - 255.255.255.0. This matches the LAN IP Subnet Mask. 8. Click OK to save. Now configure the MA server’s VM network settings.
Operations Configure MA Server VM Network Settings 1. Open the VMware Server Console. This should be running in the background. It is not necessary to shut it down. 1 4 2 3 8 9 5 6 10 Settings shown are for Network card eth0. 2. Click on the control line screen to enter the console’s work area. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Inside this area, use the keyboard for all actions. Press Ctrl-Alt to return the Windows environment. Login to PX MA in the virtual machine with root and toor1.
Operations 10. Select Network Port eth1. The Network Card Settings screen appears. 11. Enter the eth1 IP address. This IP must be in the range of the VMNet1 IP Address of the Windows Host system which is 10.11.11.10. eth1 can be set fixed to 10.11.11.11 because the VMNet1 network is only used between the VM and the Windows Host system. It is not accessible by other computers in the Windows Host network. Remember to set the Subnet Mask is set to 255.255.255.0. 12. Press F10 to finish. 13.
P2 Information P2 Information File Handling During Ingesting and Archiving The most important issue when the MA server uploads and ingests content from a P2 card is that the maximum size of a single video clip can not exceed 50GB in size. Searching for and retrieving archived clips is simplified because the MA server maintains the clips relationship on the P2 card from upload through storage on archive discs. Related clips are kept together on a single disc or a sequence of discs.
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