Grass Valley NewsBrowse Desktop Browsing System Installation v.2.0 - Manual (Page 102)

102 NewsBrowse Installation and Configuration Guide 25 May 2004
Chapter 3 Configuring the NewsBrowse System
Configure Avalon Archive MDI
Open this page locally on the machine that hosts the Avalon Archive MDI software
component.
This page tells the Avalon Archive MDI where to look for the Profile Media Servers
for archive and restore of high-res media assets. Add all Profiles and Open SANs that
are part of the NewsBrowse system.
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http://localhost:280 Avalon Archive MDI Open this page locally from the Avalon Archive MDI host.
! Name of the Avalon Archive machine. Append -idm to the end of the name.
This name (with -idm appended) must also be in the host table.
! Enter 9120 . See “Ports and services convention” on page 33 .
! Adds media to the clip to ensure correct long GOP structure. Leave at 2.
! The number of archive devices controlled by the MDI.
! Reserved for use in future versions. Leave unchecked.
! ! Saves changes. Changes are lost if you leave the configuration page without
updating.
! Add Stand-Alone Profile
Select
StandAlone
Add Open San
Select
OpenSAN
! Select the MDI name for the Profile. Select the MDI name for the one
designated Profile on the Open SAN.
! Host (table) name of Profile. Enter host (table) name of each
Profile on the Open San, with
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an open channel for an archive job. The order of Profiles entered
here is the order in which the MDI seeks an open channel.
! Adds a Profile or Open SAN from/to which assets can be archived/restored.
Currently added Profiles or Open SANs.
! Deletes the currently selected device.
Always click Update… buttons after making changes
Start or restart the Thomson Avalon Managed Device service.