Avid Technology FastServe Ingest, Setup Manual

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Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
Avid highly recommends you create a separate derived power system for your Avid FastServe | Live
Edit or FastServe | Ingest. This provides protection against sudden power surges or losses that could
cause you to lose files or experience data corruption.The power outlets need to be from the same
distribution panel. This helps prevent ground loops that can be caused by plugging equipment into
power sources with different ground potentials. Make sure there is adequate, dedicated power for the
UPS devices.
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You should have all the electrical work at your site done by a licensed electrician. All the
electrical changes must meet country, state, and local electrical codes.
FastServe | Live Edit or FastServe | Ingest servers support UPS devices that are connected using
network connections, USB connections, and serial connections. Install the software from the UPS
manufacturer for advanced shutdown behavior, calibrate the UPS device. These software packages
also allow for a connected Windows servers to send alerts to other Windows servers to perform
actions.
Your FastServe | Live Edit or FastServe | Ingest server is connected to a network, network policy
settings might also prevent you from completing this procedure. Make sure there is adequate power
and the correct receptacle type for each hardware component, the rack power strips, and the UPS
devices. Do not use extension cords to plug in any of the hardware components.