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HARDWARE TECHNICALREFERENCE MANUALVersion 12.05 - July 2014

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Monitoring LimitationsThe monitoring of PGM B on J3 is only possible in a 1 REC + 1 PLAY configuration.In a 2REC + 1 PLAY configuration, the monitorin

Server with a Single Codec BoardThe following table shows how the channels (play or record channels) are assigned to thecodec board and connectors:Cod

6.3. Audio Codec BoardThe audio codec board is the audio interface between the V3X boards and the H3X board.Video codec and audio codec boards are tie

6.4. H3X BoardThe H3X board is divided in 4 parts (2 in front, 2 in the back).• Front left: GbE module.• Front right: CTL controller module.• Back lef

LEDs FunctionThe available LEDs on the XNet2CTL controller module are, from left to right:LED Color Status FunctionLED 1 Green On Ok.Red On An error o

6.5. 10GbE BoardSchemaThe following schema shows the 10GbE board and its main components on an XS 6Userver:A version without the 10GbE module and the

SFP+ ModulesThe following 10 GbE SFP+ modules are compatible with the 10GbE connectors of the10GbE board:• Intel® Ethernet SFP+ SR Optic (E10GSFPSR)•

6.6. RAID Controller Boards6.6.1. RSAS Board on SAS Disk ArrayDisk Arrays on systems with H3X boards have a controller on the disk array board.Differe

6.6.2. External RAID Array SAS-HDXThe SAS-HDX is a 2U external disk storage containing up to 24 hot-swappable SASdisks, with a minimum of 5 disks. Ext

1. Overview1.1. PresentationWelcome to the EVS range of products and thank you for using an EVS XS server. Wewill do our best to satisfy your video pr

LEDs on the External ArrayFor each disk, a blue LED and a red LED are present.StatusFunctionBlueLEDRedLEDOff On (steady) Defect drive – must be replac

Disk Insertion and RemovalTo insert or remove a disk from an external array, carefully follow these steps:HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Serve

6.7. MTPC BoardIntroductionThe function of the PC board is mainly the control of the video hardware and the interfaceof the peripheral equipment (such

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MultiviewerThe multiviewer board is an option on XS servers.Connectors FunctionIN The J2 connectors from the CODEC modules of the COHX board areconnec

In standard configuration only Remote one (on RS422 port 1) is allowed to reset thesystem.WarningThis jumper should be removed if the device connecte

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They can be operated in multi-essence configurations where the ingested material isdirectly and simultaneously available in the XDCAMcodec and in an

2. Safety and Compliance2.1. SafetyThis equipment has been designed and tested to meet the requirements of the following:• EN 60950 (European): Safety

Standard Area TitleEN 61000-4-7 European European Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Part 4(Limits), Section 7; harmonics and interharmonicsmeasureme

2.4. FCCMarkingThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

3. Hardware Specifications3.1. Mechanical Dimensions and Weights3.1.1. Rack Mount 4U Main FrameWeight4U - 19 inches chassis with 6 HDD on RSAS board:

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3.1.2. Rack Mount 6U Main FrameWeightDisk Configuration Weight6U - 19 inches chassis with 6 HDD on RSAS board (fix mounted) 35 kg / 77.2 lb6U - 19 inc

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3.1.3. SAS-HDX UnitThe following drawings provide the various dimensions, in mm, of the SAS-HDX externalarray.For more information on the SAS-HDX, ref

3.1.4. Control DevicesThe following control devices can optionally be connected to your server to control it.XSense Remote Control PanelWeight: 3.24 k

3.2. Power SupplyRedundant Power SupplyThe server is fitted with two auto switching and hot-swappable power supplies.The secondary hot-swappable power

3.3. Environmental ConditionsOperating• Temperature: 10°C to + 45°C (50°F to 113°F) ambient with free air flow• Relative humidity: 0% to 90% (non-cond

4. Software Specifications4.1. Video SpecificationsVideo StandardsThe following table lists the video specifications both in SD and in HD format for y

SMPTE StandardsThe following table lists the SMPTE standards supported by your server.Configuration SMPTE standardSD SDI ST 259:2008 (525i 59.94Hz; 6

6U ServerThe following optional audio configurations are available:• Configuration XLR AES/EBU:◦ 16 input and 16 output (8 pairs + 8 pairs) AES/EBU ba

4.3. Video Codecs and Bitrates4.3.1. Supported CodecsCodecs and Related License CodesThe XS server supports natively the video codecs presented in the

Content Transfer Encoding and File HeaderIt is possible to perform the encoding process in 8-bit or 10-bit and to write a 10-bit file onselected codec

4.3.2. Maximum BitratesThese maximum values are valid for XS servers running Multicam version 12.02 or higher.They guarantee a smooth play and a brows

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4.3.3. Internal BandwidthGeneral DescriptionThis section helps you select the most appropriate bitrate for the native codec(s) on theEVS server, on th

Bandwidth and RT Channels at 59.94Hz (NTSC)CodecFieldRate(Hz)VideoBitrate(Mbps)Fields/BlockBlock-basedbandwidth(MB/s)Max. RTChannelsXDCAM HD 59.94 50

4.3.4. Recording CapacitiesDisk StorageThe disk storage, on SAS disks, can be as follows, with a total of up to 84 disks:• internal storage only: 6 or

Recording Capacity in Hours for 5 Disks (4+1) RAID Configuration– 50HzDNxHD100DNxHD 100+XDCAM50DNxHD120DNxHD 120+XDCAM50XDCAM50# Disks#extarray#RAIDUn

DNxHD100DNxHD 100+XDCAM50DNxHD120DNxHD 120+XDCAM50XDCAM50# Disks#extarray#RAIDUnitsspares 8 audio 8 audio 8 audio 8 audio 8 audio70 3 14 0 336 309 292

Recording Capacity in Hours for 6 Disk (5+1) RAID Configuration –50HzDNxHD100DNxHD 100+XDCAM50DNxHD120DNxHD 120+XDCAM50XDCAM50#Disks#extarray#RAIDUnit

DNxHD100DNxHD 100+XDCAM50DNxHD120DNxHD 120+XDCAM50XDCAM50#Disks#extarray#RAIDUnitsspares 8 audios 8 audios 8 audios 8 audios 8 audios84 4 14 0 407 374

Recording Capacity in Hours for 5 Disk (4+1) RAID Configuration –59.94HzDNxHD100DNxHD 100+XDCAM 50DNxHD145DNxHD 145+XDCAM50XDCAM50# Disks#extarray# RA

DNxHD100DNxHD 100+XDCAM 50DNxHD145DNxHD 145+XDCAM50XDCAM50# Disks#extarray# RAIDUnitsspares 8 audios 8 audios 8 audios 8 audios 8 audios70 3 14 0 336

Recording Capacity in Hours for 6 Disk (5+1) RAID Configuration –59.94HzDNxHD100DNxHD 100+XDCAM 50DNxHD145DNxHD 145+XDCAM 50XDCAM 50# Disks#extarray#

DNxHD100DNxHD 100+XDCAM 50DNxHD145DNxHD 145+XDCAM 50XDCAM 50# Disks#extarray# RAIDUnitsspares 8 audios 8 audios 8 audios 8 audios 8 audios84 4 14 0 40

XNet TransfersThe maximum number of real-time channels between EVS servers through the SDTI portsof the XS server are summarized in the following tabl

4.4.2. Gigabit Ethernet TransfersGeneral DescriptionThis section provides empirical figures on real-time transfers for backup and restore jobsprocesse

Reference BandwidthThe table below specifies the reference GbE bandwidth used for calculations in thissection. However, the effective bandwidth depend

Backup Transfers1GbE Connection (Gigabit-H3X)The maximum number of real-time transfers through one 1GbE port of the H3X board onan XS server in 1080i,

1GbE Connection (on 10GbE Board)The maximum transfer speed through one 1GbE port of the 10GbE board on an XS serverin 1080i, are summarized in the fol

10GbE ConnectionThe maximum number of real-time transfers through the 10GbE ports of the XS server in1080i, are summarized in the following table:Code

Restore Transfers1GbE Connection (Gigabit-H3X)The maximum number of real-time transfers through one 1GbE port of the H3X board onan XS server in 1080i

1GbE Connection (on 10GbE Board)The maximum transfer speed through one 1GbE port of the 10GbE board on an XS serverin 1080i, are summarized in the fol

10GbE ConnectionThe maximum number of real-time transfers through the 10GbE ports of the XS server in1080i, are summarized in the following table:Code

Table of ContentsTABLE OF CONTENTS IIIWHAT'S NEW? VII1. OVERVIEW 11.1. Presentation 12. SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE 32.1. Safety 32.2. EMC Standards 32

4.4.3. XF CapacitiesStorageCapacity at 50Hz (PAL)The following tables gives the time (in hours and minutes) of A/V content of a given codecthat can

4.5. Video InterpolationIntroductionThe playing back of smooth slow motion pictures carries specific issues: since somefields must be repeated at regu

4-Line InterpolatorThe 4-line interpolator uses a more sophisticated calculation based on the 4 neighboringlines. By using suitable coefficients for t

5. Hardware Installation andCabling5.1. Rack InstallationUnpackingUpon receipt of the equipment examine packing for obvious signs of damage. If damage

5.2. Rear Panel Description5.2.1. Rear Panel ConfigurationsThe XS server comes in a variety of configurations and rear panel variants:• 6U rack with 6

Video and CodecsThe codecs modules allow connections for recording and playback of video material.Each connector on a codec module is connected to the

Analog and Digital AudioThis section shows the available associations of analog and digital connectors.See section "Audio Specifications" on

Digital and Analog DA-15 Connectors• Digital audio: 4 multi-pin DA-15 connectors (2in and 2out)• Analog audio: 4 multi-pin DA-15 connectors (2in an

The Multiviewer connectors allow a monitor to be connected directly to the server, and todisplay PGM and REC channels as configured in the Multicam Co

• It hosts the full Gigabit connector module.The Gigabit Ethernet connector module allows the interconnection of servers, otherEVS, and/or third-party

5. HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND CABLING 435.1. Rack Installation 435.2. Rear Panel Description 445.2.1. Rear Panel Configurations 445.2.2. 6U Rear Panel

Audio Monitoring ConnectorsThis connector is located on the top right part of the rear panel, above the PSU.The Audio Monitoring Outputs connectors ar

5.2.3. 4U Rear Panel LayoutRear Panel AreasThe following drawing represents an example of a 4U rear panel available on an XSserver.The various areas o

The following video and codecs connectors layouts are available according to yourconfiguration:Config Layout Description222 2-channelversion444 4-chan

Digital AudioThe audio inputs and outputs are available on multi-pin (DA-15) connectors for audiosignal inputs and outputs in digital format.See secti

Controls and CommunicationsThis rear panel part, located below the audio connectors, presents connectors that allowthe EVS server to communicate with

The XNet2 connectors allow the interconnection of EVS servers, and/or XStore in anXNet2 network. The IN connector of a server is connected to the OUT

5.4. Audio Connections5.4.1. Audio ChannelsThe XS server manages up to 64 embedded audio channels, depending on the chosenvariant and the installed ha

5.4.2. Digital Audio DA-15 PinoutThe digital audio DA-15 connector is illustrated hereunder (connector installed on the rearpanel and viewed from outs

5.4.3. Analog Audio DA-15 PinoutThe analog audio DA-15 connector is illustrated hereunder (connector installed on the rearpanel and viewed from outsid

5.4.4. Monitoring Audio DA-15 PinoutThe monitoring audio DA-15 connector is illustrated hereunder (connector installed on therear panel and viewed fro

6.6.1. RSAS Board on SAS Disk Array 986.6.2. External RAID Array SAS-HDX 996.7. MTPC Board 102HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XS Server 12.05Table

5.5. RS422 Connections5.5.1. RS422 Connector PinoutThe RS422 connectors are used to connect a remote control (from EVS or third party) toyour server.T

To ensure the failover, the backup links between IPDirector workstations and the XSservers need to be physically wired to a second RS422 port, as show

5.6.2. Network ArchitecturesIntroductionTo set up an XNet network, EVS servers may be connected directly in a closed looparchitecture. Using a dedicat

Connection Diagram With EVS XHub SDTI HubExample of XNet2 network with a SDTI hub:5.6.3. Required Conditions to Set up and RunXNet1. All systems on th

6. The network type must be set to "Server" on one and only one EVS video server onthe network. The others must be set to either "Maste

5.6.4. Starting XNet1. When all above conditions are fulfilled and the cabling is correct, turn on the "Server"EVS video server.2. Make sure

Troubleshooting1. If the network does not start up properly although all machines are apparentlyconfigured properly and Multicam is actually started o

XTAccess is directly connected to the XS server through the Gigabit network via an FTPclient. It runs on a Windows workstation and is mainly controlle

5.7.2. Backup of ClipsOverviewThe following schema shows how the backup of clips is performed with the Gigabitconnection and XTAccess:Workflow1. An ex

5.7.3. Restore of ClipsOverviewOnly clips having one of the following formats can be restored: EVS MXF, MXF OP-1A, orQuick Time (depending on the vide

Workflow (Restore via Folder Scan)1. Based on the parameters defined in XTAccess, this application scans specific folderson external backup or archivi

5.7.5. SwitchesSupported SwitchesAll switches used on the GbE networks of EVS systems need to support jumbo frames(Ethernet frames with more than 1,50

Model/ProductNumberRUGbportsUplinksJFswitchingJFroutingStacking Dual PSCisco CatalystWS-C2960S-48TS-L1 48 4x1G SFP Y N Y NoCisco CatalystWS-C3750X-24T

Opto isolated Inputs (GP In 1, 2, 3, 4)Pin-OutSpecifications• The input consists in an opto diode (VF @ 1.1 Volt) in series with a 470 ohm resistor.•

TTL Inputs (GP In 5, 6, 7, 8)Relay Inputs Pin-OutThe relay must be connected between the ground and the corresponding TTL input on theDB-25.TTL Inputs

5.8.2. GP Out ConnectionsRelay Isolated Outputs (GP Out 1, 2, 3, 4)Pin-OutThe user can define the functions, types and settings associated to the GPI

Specifications• each pin can be individually configured as an output or an input• internal 4K7 pull up to +5V• low level Vi<1.5 Volt (U12=74HC

6. Boards Description6.1. Boards and Slots ConfigurationThe XS server is equipped with several boards that are all developed by EVS.According to your

6.2. V3X Video and Reference Boards6.2.1. DescriptionOverviewThe V3X board is divided in several parts:• a base board identified as V3X base (rear sec

Note that a V3X board with genlock must be installed as V3X #1 in first position (slot 2) inthe server. A V3X board with genlock can never be installe

What's New?In the Technical Reference manual, the icon has been added on the left margin tohighlight information on new and updated features.The

Base Board JumpersThe following table lists the V3X base board jumpers and their respective function:Jumper FunctionST1, ST2 These 2 jumpers must be i

V3X COD Modules LEDsThe following table lists the LEDs available on then V3X COD modules (from left to right):LED Color Status FunctionCPU Green Blink

Connector SD mode HD modeConnectorlabelJ2 SDI monitoring output (SD) SDI monitoring output(HD)Not wiredto thebackplane.Used foronboardmultiviewerinput

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6.2.3. CODConnectivity in 3D and 1080p Dual LinkConnector AssignmentsThis section describes the connector assignments and layout for the video standa

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6.2.4. CODConnectivity in 3D and 1080p SingleLink 3G-SDIConnector AssignmentsThis section describes the connector assignments and layout for the vide

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6.2.5. CODConnectivity in 4KConnector AssignmentsThis section describes the connector assignments and layout for the 4K cameras thatprovide 4 x 3G-SD