HP Workstation Z800 Setup Guide

Autodesk® Visual Eff ects and Finishing HP® Z800 WorkstationHardware Setup Guide

Typical Configuration Overview for Autodesk LustreA Lustre system consists of a number of different hardware and software components. This section des

Control Surface The Autodesk Control Surface provides improved interactivity when colour grading filmand video footage. You can perform many of the

The following illustration shows a typical Lustre workgroup configuration built around a Master Station. Itincludes a Lustre Station, and other option

Hardware Configuration GuidelinesIn most cases, hardware integration and application installation are done on delivery by an authorizedtechnician, and

The following table summarizes the peak (at startup) power consumed by the system and the heat it generatesunder the maximum processing load produced

Wear a grounded static wrist strap. Attach the strap's alligator clip to any grounded metal surface on thecomponent's chassis that you are

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Connecting PeripheralsTopics in this chapter: Overview of Peripheral Connections on page 13 Connecting the Graphics Monitor on page 14 Connecting the

HP Z800 WorkstationTo keyboard, mouse,tablet, monitor calibratorTo house networkGigE Adapterto SAN and/or privatenetwork, Incinerator nodeAtto Celerit

NOTE Although each end of the DVI cable appears to be identical, this is not the case. Ensure the connectorlabeled Computer is connected to the workst

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Network ConnectionsNetwork connections enable the workstation to gain access to a wide variety of possible networks. TheGigabit Ethernet (GigE) ports

Link aggregation ( port bonding) switch, etc.NOTE Do not use any of the ports on the add-on network card for your house network. If the house networ

Connecting the Autodesk Control Surface to a LustreWorkstationThe Autodesk Control Surface consists of three panels connected to the workstation’s on-

2 Use network cables to connect each panel to the available ports in the network switch.3 Additionally, connect the Colour Grading panel to the remote

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Setting Up Video HardwareTopics in this chapter: Video Hardware Components on page 21 Connecting Video Components on page 22 Setting Up VTR Emulation

Connecting Video ComponentsThe following diagram illustrates how to connect the video hardware components included in your shipment.The only video har

Ref LoopRS-422SDI 1/A SDI 2/BInOutCh.1(L) Ch.2(R)Y/G/CVBS Pb/B/Y Pr/R/CVideo MonitorOutCh. 1/2 Ch. 3/4InOutCh. 5/6InOutInOutCh. 1/2 Out Ch. 3/4 Out Ch

To configure hardware for VTR emulation:1 Connect the video I/O cables between the devices involved in the VTR emulation process(out-to-in/in-to-out).

Setting Up Audio HardwareTopics in this chapter: Overview of Audio Components on page 25 Wiring Audio Components on page 26 Configuring the Lucid ADA

ContentsChapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5 Set the appropriate keywords in the software initialisation file. See Audio Keywords in the Visual Effectsand Finishing Configuration File on page 2

Understanding Remote vs. Local Control of the Lucid ConverterYou can control the converter either remotely or locally. Remote control of the converter

Lucid ADA 88192 Converter Settings for Remote ControlYou must configure the following settings to control the converter remotely. Any setting not list

CommentMenu ItemMenuFor digital audio:AES INs --> ADAT OUTsAES INs --> AES OUTsAES INs --> ANALOG OUTExternal AES 1+2 is the recommended sett

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Connecting StorageTopics in this chapter: Connecting Media Storage on page 31 Connecting the Fibre Channel Adapter on page 31 Connecting Storage Enclo

The fibre channel adapter is equipped with four ports, called loops. You can connect your storage enclosureto the fibre channel cards using either 2 l

A number of Stone Direct configurations will ensure optimal playback of the most demanding formats.Expected PeformanceLoopsStorage ConfigurationOne 2-

Connecting XR 6500 StorageThe following diagrams illustrate 2-loop and 4-loops connections for XR 6500 series storage assemblies.Cable your storage ex

I0I0000000I0I0HOST 1841/2HOST 0841/2CASHOST 1841/2HOST 0841/2CASI0I0000000I0I0000000XR RAID EnclosureXE (EBOD) Expansion EnclosureXE (EBOD) Expansion

Connecting Media Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31C

Connecting XR 6412 StorageThe following diagrams illustrate 2-loop and 4-loop connections for XR 6412 series storage assemblies.A XR 6412 RAID enclosu

Cabling for additional enclosuresXE (EBOD) Expansion Enclosure010ID010IDXR RAID Enclosure0!0!FACTORYUSE ONLYFACTORYUSE ONLYXE (EBOD) Expansion Enclosu

Connecting XR 5402 and XR 5412 StorageThe following digrams illustrate 2-loop and 4-loop connections for XR 5402 and XR 5412 series storageassemblies.

NOTE The XR 5402 and XR 5412 RAID enclosures support a maximum of four XE expansion enclosures.XR RAID Enclosure XR RAID EnclosureXE (EBOD) Expansion

While Autodesk Media and Entertainment makes no certification statement about any tape drive device,you can use the “Tape Drive Test” plug-in in Autod

Configuring theWorkstation BIOSTopics in this chapter: Checking the BIOS Settings on page 41 Updating your System BIOS on page 42 Restoring BIOS to De

ValueItemSubmenuBIOS MenuUSB Device<hard drive model>Hard DriveIntegrated SATADisableRuntime Power ManagementOS Power ManagementPowerNormalIdle

The directory contains an .iso disc image file for each supported BIOS version, as well as a README textfile that describes each file, and provides in

5 When the workstation reboots, press F10 again to re-enter the BIOS, and configure the recommendedAutodesk settings.44 | Chapter 7 Configuring the

VTR Control Cable PinoutsTopics in this chapter: Standard VTR Control Cable Pinouts on page 45 VTR Emulation RS-422 Control Cables on page 46Standard

IntroductionTopics in this chapter: About This Guide on page 1 Related Documentation on page 1 Notation Conventions on page 2 Contacting Customer Supp

VTR Emulation RS-422 Control CablesCustom cables are required to control the VTR emulator. The pinouts required by the cable depend on theworkstation

IndexAadaptersgraphics 21SDI 21air conditioning requirements 9AJA HD5DA. See video distribution amplifierAJA K3-Box. See video breakout boxAJA OEM-2K

RRAIDenclosures 32RS-422 control cable 46SSDI adapter 21software initialisation file, audio keywords 29supportcontacting 2Ttablet, connecting 15Vvideo

At various places in this guide, references are made to other documents. Depending on your hardware andsoftware configuration and network topology, yo

Getting StartedTopics in this chapter: General Workflow on page 3 Typical Configuration Overview for Visual Effects and Finishing Applications on page

NOTE The Microsoft® Windows® operating system is not supported by Lustre on the HP® Z800 workstation.7 Install and license the Visual Effects, Finishi

Typical Configuration Overview for Visual Effects andFinishing ApplicationsThe following illustration shows a typical configuration, including the Wac