Chapter 2
System Overview
Avid uses the Compaq W8000 system and an Avid board set to create the
NewsCutter editing system. This chapter provides an overview of the
Compaq W8000 system, the board set, the supported disk controllers, and
the Meridien
™
I/O box.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• System Integration Check List
• Compaq W8000 System Overview
• Hardware Configurations
• Meridien I/O Box Overview
System Integration Check List
To integrate a Compaq W8000 system you should use the integration
check list provided in this section. The check list provides a step-by-step
list of what is needed to complete the integration of the hardware.
Read the check list completely prior to actually starting the integration for
an understanding on how to fully integrate and create a NewsCutter system
using the Compaq W8000 system.
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