FOCUS Enhancements MANL-1161-04 manual Operations, MA Server Applications Fail to Initialize

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Operations

Operations

This section provides information and instructions for situations that require intervention on the part of the Administrator.

MA Server Applications Fail to Initialize	58
Viewing Preview and Video Files Without the MA Server	58
Backing Up Proxy Preview Files and Metadata	58
Restarting the MA Server	59
If MA Server Login Fails	60
IP Networking Information	61
P2 Information	66

MA Server Applications Fail to Initialize

Verify that the MA server’s dongle, USB hardware key, is installed in one of the server’s USB ports. If the dongle is removed, MA applications will not function.

Viewing Preview and Video Files Without the MA Server

If the MA is inaccessible, it is possible to view proxy preview files and video clips that are stored on an archive disc. This includes P2 and XDCAM. Required to view these files:

•A PC or Mac with a disc drive that is compatible with the archive disc: BD or DVD.

•an installed Flash player for viewing the proxy preview files.

•A player application that is compatible with the video clip format.

P2 and XDCAM embed the video file, its metadata, and other information in an MXF wrapper file. P2 and XDCAM each require a specific player, or can be loaded into an NLE for viewing.

Backing Up Proxy Preview Files and Metadata

Typically, a MA Server can store 2500 hours of proxy preview files and their associated metadata before it is necessary to backup content. Metadata is stored in the MA server’s database.

The location of the files to backup depends on the drive configuration of the MA server:

RAID 1 (North, Central, and South America)

Backup proxy preview files and database from the system’s Window V: drive. For more information about system drives, see North, Central, and South America on page 53.

RAID 5 (Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia)

Backup proxy preview files and database from the system’s Window V: drive. For more information about system drives, see Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia on page 55.

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Contents MA Series Media Archive Servers MANL-1161-04Page Legal, Regulatory, and Safety CopyrightSerial Number Contacting Focus EnhancementsEmea Europe, Middle East, Africa Regulations Environmental PrecautionSymbols Used In the MA Documentation DocumentationMA Series Media Archive Servers Table of Contents MA Series Media Archive Servers MA Series Media Archive Servers MA Series Media Archive Servers MA Series Media Archive Servers MA Series Media Archive Servers MA Series Servers FeaturesOverview Web-based Graphical User Interface GUISoftware RAID Data SecurityBlu-ray Burner Documentation Convention USB Hardware Key DongleThird-Party Software About this GuideMA Series Media Archive Servers ProxSys MA Media Archiving Server Operations Ingest Video Clips Overview of MA Server WorkflowIngesting P2 Cards Amount Stored Versus Maximum File Size Folder watch Adding and Modifying MetadataDevice watch MA-50 ArchiveMA-10 Archiving Discs and Shortlist Reference DocumentsStorage Media File Shortlist Search and Retrieve ContentHtml Print file Downloading and Installing ProxSys Media Upload UtilityUsername Administrator Connecting to the MA ServerUsername and Password Are Case Sensitive Dragging and Dropping P2 Files Manual UploadFunction Buttons Dragging and Dropping Xdcam FilesB2, b3 MA Series Media Archive Servers To Import Structured Content Use Device Watch Auto WatchSelect the host folder to watch Select the destination bin Uploading FilesEditing a Watch Configuring Watch SettingsTransaction History Transfer already existing Content ConfigurationWatch Settings Delete local Content after transfer Wait for copy completion in MinutesLoad External Metadata Assign Equal NamedLocal folder Reset All AssignmentsMiscellaneous Settings Store Connect Data Delete files in local folder automaticallyUser’s Rights and Default Login LoginMA Series Operations Not yet processed Home WorkspaceQuick select Via watchfolderBins Metadata Tag SearchGeneral Date Discs Bins Search CriteriaDiscs General SearchDate Metadata TagsMy bins Rendering Content StatusAdd Content Original OverwriteSelect Content to Delete Organizing Shortlist ContentShortlist Reference List Preview Player Rendering Thumbnails and Preview Flash FilesMA-50 Workflow Burning Blu-ray BD and DVD DiscsMA-10 ISO Files After Burning DiscBurns Start After All Flash Files Are Created Identifying Archived ContentProxSysMA Services Burn Tool Maximum Video Clip SizeUse Only Print-to-DVD Media for Disc Labeling Print-to-DVD LabelingPreventing Data Corruption MA Series Media Archive Servers Default Login Hardware Key Required Before MA Applications Can FunctionAdding a New User User AdminUser Privileges Remove Add SaveRemoving a User Changing User PrivilegesSimple Metadata Workflow Metadata ManagementMetadata Tags Complex Metadata WorkflowName Metadata ControlsNumber Field in useRecreate Search Index System UpdatePerformance StatisticsBurn Settings Burn SettingsNumber of media One bin per media One Bin ModeMixed Mode Media sizeAutomatic Burning Schedule Backend Settings MA-10Backend Settings MA-50 Create media now Burn-on-DemandRimage Settings Label SettingsPrimera Settings Custom LabelsProxSys Settings All Unarchived ContentSelect Deselect Remove Render With GenericReplace Failed Preview with Generic Preview Preview File StatusRender Preview If Render FailsMA Series Media Archive Servers Technical Information Media Formats P2 NtscCalculated Storage Requirements QuickTime .MovMaximum File Size Supported BD and DVD Disc CapacitiesHard Drives HardwareMA Dongle North, Central, and South AmericaDesktop Shortcuts Provide Access to User Folders Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Replacing a Failed Drive RAID Data ProtectionOS and Virtual Machine Operations Windows XP PROP2 Drivers May Be Required Installing Third-party SoftwareSxS Drivers May Be Required Viewing Preview and Video Files Without the MA Server OperationsMA Server Applications Fail to Initialize Backing Up Proxy Preview Files and MetadataRestarting the MA Server If MA Server Login Fails Virtual Machine Must Be Running for the Following ProcedureAssign the MA Server a Fixed IP Address IP Networking InformationFixed IP Addresses Preferred For MA Server LAN Connections Configure Host Windows Network Settings MA Series Media Archive Servers Configure MA Server VM Network Settings Etc/init.d/network restart File Handling During Ingesting and Archiving High Resolution ContentP2 Information P2 and PX MA MetadataPage MA Series Media Archive Servers MANL-1161-04