Autodesk XW8400 - Manual (Page 10)

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configuration offers eight audio input and eight audio output channels. They all use 24-bit
audio resolution.
Slave Renderer — The Slave Renderer is a rack-mounted server that is connected directly to
the Lustre workstation. It frees system resources by off-loading render tasks on an ‘as-needed’
basis, thus ensuring real-time interaction on the Lustre system.
Background Renderer — Background rendering frees up Lustre workstations for colour
grading. You can use up to eight background rendering machines to process your final frames.
N OTE : For a list of Incinerator system components, refer to the Autodesk Incinerator 2009
Installation and User Guide
Typical Configuration Overview
The following illustration shows a typical configuration, including the Master Station, Lustre
Station, and other optional components.