User manual

Vertigo XG Configuration Guide 2-1

2 OVERVIEW OF THE VERTIGO XG’S

ARDWARE

Physically, the Vertigo XG is a 3RU rackmount rendering platform that incorporates redundant

fans, three power supplies, and 1 TB RAID1-enabled storage (optional 2 TB RAID10 expansion).

The Vertigo XG features easy frontal access to the SCSI drives, two UBS ports and a

control panel featuring LEDs and buttons for system monitoring and operation (see page

2-2 for more details). The rear panel also provides convenient access to three power supply

modules, six PCI expansion slots which contain the video, audio, and graphics cards, and

various I/O ports (USB, COM1, VGA, Ethernet...etc). See page 2-4 for more details about

the Vertigo XG’s rear panel components and connectors.

The following hardware options are also available to enhance the performance and

capabilities of the Vertigo XG:

• VX-RS422-e (2 port RS-422/485 card)

• VX-Audio-e (Discrete audio)

• VX-GPI-8-e (GPI card)

• VX-TC-e (Time Code card)

• VX-2TB-UPG (2 TB RAID10 expansion drive)

Chassis F

ORM: 3U rackmount chassis

EIGHT: 5.2” (132 mm)

IDTH: 17.7” (450 mm)

EPTH: 25.5” (648 mm)

Power consumption 3 x 380W power supply

AC input: 100 - 240V, 50 - 60 Hz, 14/7 Amp