Aurora Edit supports an option that includes an I/O board that connects to a
rackmountable Breakout Box (BOB) to provide multiple analog and SDI video
and audio inputs and outputs.
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External Control Devices
Standard USB jog/shuttle controllers are acceptable. For an officially qualified list
of devices used on Aurora Edit check with your sales representative when you plan
your system design or contact customer support.
Storage Options
The Aurora Edit system provides three options for storing files:
Local (standalone) on a workstation, computer, or laptop not tied to a shared strorage
solution.
NOTE: In Local mode, no DSM or Smartbins are possible, as well as other
network-required functionality.
NAS (Network Attached Storage) network, a shared storage network consisting of:
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A NAS Server to manage the network file systems
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RAID arrays to provide media storage
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Database System Manager (DSM) to host the News database and (optionally) the
SmartBins Service
NAS networks support Gigabit Ethernet networking.
K2, a shared storage network, consisting of these components:
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A K2 Media Server to manage network file systems
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RAID arrays to provide media storage
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Gigabit Ethernet Switches to connect the K2 Media Server to Aurora Edit clients
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A Control Point PC to K2 Configuration application
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A Database System Manager (DSM) to host the News database and (optionally)
the SmartBins Service
K2 networks use Gigabit Ethernet networking.
Installing Optional Equipment
Aurora Edit allows you to connect a variety of specialized optional equipment to
enhance your editing capabilities. This includes an optional AJA Video Breakout Box
(BOB) and video board. Other interfaces include customer-supplied external controllers
such as a jog shuttle, motorized fader, and effects controllers.
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