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Avid NEXIS

File Gateway

Setup and User’s Guide

Version 7.2

Revised March 2017

Summary of Contents for NEXIS File Gateway

Page 1: ...Avid NEXIS File Gateway Setup and User s Guide Version 7 2 Revised March 2017...

Page 2: ...s reserved Redistribution and use in source and binary forms are permitted provided that the above copyright notice and this paragraph are duplicated in all such forms and that any documentation adver...

Page 3: ...de the JCifs library for which the following notice applies JCifs Copyright 2004 The JCIFS Project is licensed under LGPL http jcifs samba org See the LGPL txt file in the Third Party Software directo...

Page 4: ...ils 15 Attaching Inner Slide Rails to the File Gateway Server 16 Attaching the Outer Rails to a Square Hole Rack 17 Attaching the Outer Rails to a Round Hole Rack 18 Securing the File Gateway Server i...

Page 5: ...tible Power Supply UPS 44 Appendix B Recovering the Operating System 45 Reinstalling the Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Operating System 45 Configuring the System Drive Using Windows 2008 Storage Serv...

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Page 7: ...cumentation that came with your Avid application or your hardware for maintenance or hardware related issues 4 Visit the online Knowledge Base at www avid com support Online services are available 24...

Page 8: ...Avid Training Services 8...

Page 9: ...sers to move files between their local system and Avid NEXIS workspaces over the network using Common Internet File System CIFS File Transfer Protocol FTP or both The File Gateway server does not stor...

Page 10: ...ystem it clears all active program memory you lose unsaved work and shuts down all active programs D Four green network activity LEDs Illuminates green when a good network connection is established an...

Page 11: ...14 n Choose a rack that has receptacles and plugs appropriate for the power requirements of the hardware you are purchasing Obtaining a display for accessing the File Gateway server through the netwo...

Page 12: ...er the following when setting up your network Computer Names A hostname must comply with RFC 952 standards For more information see Naming Conventions in Active Directory for Computers Domains Sites a...

Page 13: ...ation 13 Extended Network Environments In an Avid NEXIS environment if your network extends beyond switched or routed connections you must configure a Layer 3 switch router to communicate between the...

Page 14: ...File Gateway server is designed to be installed horizontally in a rack Installing the File Gateway server on an angle or in a sloped console causes the internal drives to wear faster than the intende...

Page 15: ...information about power specification and dimensions see Specifications and Notices on page 61 Positioning the server in the Rack t Select a position in the rack where the File Gateway server is at t...

Page 16: ...ateway server To attach the inner slide rails 1 Position the inner slide rail against the side of the server so that the screw holes are toward the rear of the server and the front of the slide rail f...

Page 17: ...he slide rails level while you are positioning them in the rack 2 Slide the square tabs through the holes in the front vertical rack mounting rail Positioning the Outer Slide Rail with the Front Rack...

Page 18: ...accessory kit s plastic bag not in the rack mount kit box and position the adapter on the end of the outer slide rail bracket assembly as shown in the following illustration Attaching the Round Hole A...

Page 19: ...r and mounting rail into the bracket If the rack holes are different size you must supply your own screws Securing the Outer Slide Rail to the Rack Mounting Rail 5 Adjust the outer slide rail bracket...

Page 20: ...Use a truss head screw or hardware that comes with your rack to secure the front panel Front Panel Screws Keyboard Monitor and Mouse Connections Use an industry standard USB keyboard USB mouse and VGA...

Page 21: ...e 21 3 Insert the connector on the keyboard and mouse cables into a USB splitter cable n If you do not have a USB splitter cable plug your keyboard and mouse cables directly into the USB ports on the...

Page 22: ...a 10 Gb port CIFS and FTP clients can also use 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections n Connecting the File Gateway server to the switch allows the CIFS and FTP traffic to completely bypass the Avid NEXIS...

Page 23: ...he following IP address and enter the following An IP address 172 20 115 12 used in the following example A subnet mask 255 255 255 128 used in the following example A default gateway 172 20 115 1 use...

Page 24: ...server 172 16 4 235 used in the following example d Click OK 10 Click OK to save the change and close the Properties dialog box 11 Right click the CIFS_FTP Traffic connection and select Properties 12...

Page 25: ...vid NEXIS systems you are using Make sure to quit not just close the Client Manager when finished Do not run the Client Manager while also running the File Gateway service To install the Avid Client M...

Page 26: ...r System Login window Creating Windows Users and User Groups on the File Gateway Server You must add Windows users and user groups to the Avid NEXIS File Gateway server using the standard Windows 2008...

Page 27: ...and click OK If the user name entered cannot be found a Name Not Found error is displayed Check the user name spelling and try again 9 In the New Group dialog box click Create and then click Close Ch...

Page 28: ...Checking The File Gateway Service Reference 28...

Page 29: ...S_FTP Traffic in the Client Manager Preferences n Whenever the File Gateway server is restarted the Client Manager software does not automatically restart This is not the typical Client Manager softwa...

Page 30: ...horized users with permission to specific workspaces As part of configuring users and permissions you can also change the bandwidth The default bandwidth for the File Gateway server when configured fo...

Page 31: ...set separate bandwidth speeds to individual users 4 Type the user_name in the User Name text box and click Add User The user name must match the Windows user names created on the File Gateway server...

Page 32: ...id Avid NEXIS File Gateway and select Configuration Editor 2 Click User View 3 Select a user in the left pane and one or more workspaces in the right pane 4 Set the permissions using the Access Select...

Page 33: ...or example FileGateway_server_name share_name and click OK 3 Enter the user_name and password for the user you created on the File Gateway server and added to the Configuration Editor To map a workspa...

Page 34: ...Mapping Network Workspaces on CIFS Clients 34...

Page 35: ...see Setting Up Separate Network Traffic on page 22 You set the access privileges to the Workspaces when you add the FTP users in the Windows operating system The FTP service used in the Avid NEXIS Fil...

Page 36: ...accounts see Creating Windows Users and User Groups on the File Gateway Server on page 26 5 Install the File Gateway software See Installing the File Gateway Software on page 25 6 NEW STEP Start the...

Page 37: ...FTP Site and select Add Virtual Directory a In the Alias field enter the Alias name of the workspace for example my_workspace b Click Connect As c In the Connect As dialog box select Specify user and...

Page 38: ...P Directory Browsing To display Avid NEXIS Workspaces as FTP Virtual Directories in a browser you must configure FTP directory browsing By default this is disabled by the Windows Server operating syst...

Page 39: ...ion Creating a Virtual Host Name The ISIS FTP Share and the File Gateway server FTP Share both use Port 21 Create a virtual host name using a different name than the actual host name an alias name is...

Page 40: ...be unique in order to share port 21 and not conflict with the Blade FTP Site Avid highly recommends you keep the Port setting and IP Address as is 7 Click OK 8 Click Close Accessing a Workspace Using...

Page 41: ...prompt for a list of FTP commands When finished with your FTP client session type quit to exit the session To access a workspace from a Mac client 1 Start your Macintosh system on the corporate netwo...

Page 42: ...s FTP com Any functionality available in the browser is limited by the browser s capability For example on Safari and Firefox even if the FTP user has been granted write access write options such as d...

Page 43: ...specifications for all the Avid hardware Make sure your site meets these specifications Environmental Specifications The following table provides information on operating and storage temperature and h...

Page 44: ...File Gateway server supports UPS devices that are connected using network connections USB connections and serial connections Install the software from the UPS manufacturer for advanced shutdown behavi...

Page 45: ...Down Windows dialog box opens 4 Select Restart and click OK The Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 operating system restarts 5 Press the Delete key several times during startup until you see Entering Setu...

Page 46: ...e Avid ISIS connected to an in house network phone in your Product Key and get an Authenticity number back from Microsoft The Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Setup utility starts and the a dialog box o...

Page 47: ...sible after installation Proposition 65 Warning This product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm FCC Notice Part 15 of the...

Page 48: ...erence to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television rece...

Page 49: ...xceed the exposure limit of the eye and cannot cause harm Standard to which conformity is declared Class 1 LED Product per IEC 60825 1 2007 European Union Declaration of Conformity Declaration of conf...

Page 50: ...aring verwijst aan de volende norm en of richtlijn en beantwoordt a cui si riferisce questa dichiarazione conforme alla e seguente i norma o documento i normativo i The requirements of the European Co...

Page 51: ...the product Argentina Conformity Made in USA Australia and New Zealand EMC Regulations Ken Hopkins Avid Technology Aust Pty Ltd c o Elliot House Suite 810 Level 8 140 Arther St North Sydney NSW 2060...

Page 52: ...ased please exchange it for equipment certified for home use Taiwan EMC Regulations Taiwan EMC Regulations BSMI Class A EMC Warning Warning Statement 1 UV ray radiation Following statement or equivale...

Page 53: ...y use the following high temperature warning marking 4 Mechanical hazards Injury may result from Sharp edges and corners Moving parts which have the potential to cause injury Equipment instability Fly...

Page 54: ...de Avoiding the use of constructional and consumable materials likely to cause injury by contact or inhalation during intended and normal conditions of use Avoiding conditions likely to cause leakage...

Page 55: ...nt there shall be a marking close to the battery or a statement in the servicing instructions The marking or statement shall include the following or similar text 11 Warning to service persons Suitabl...

Page 56: ...Taiwan EMC Regulations 56 The following or similar wording is regarded as suitable...

Page 57: ...twork Drive Burlington MA 01803 2756 USA Technical Support USA Visit the Online Support Center at www avid com support Product Information For company and product information visit us on the web at ww...

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