RED ROCKET-X - Manual (Page 2)

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RED ROCKET-X INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Disclaimer 3
Copyright Notice 3
Trademark Disclaimer 3
Compliance Statements 3
Safety Instructions 4
Chapter 1: RED ROCKET-X Overview 5
Introduction 5
Scope of These Instructions 5
System Requirements 5
RED ROCKET-X Components 6
How to Handle the RED ROCKET-X 6
Overview of the RED ROCKET-X 7
Overview of the HD-SDI Slot Filler 8
Additional Resources 8
Chapter 2: Install in a Mac Pro 9
Power Supply 9
Install RED ROCKET-X and HD-SDI Slot Filler 9
Chapter 3: Install in a Thunderbolt Expansion Chassis 15
Power Supply 15
PCIe Slot Considerations 15
Install RED ROCKET-X 15
Chapter 4: Install in a PC 19
Required Tool 19
Power Supply 19
Attach the PC Extender to the RED ROCKET-X 19
Install RED ROCKET-X and HD-SDI Slot Filler 20
Chapter 5: Install Driver and Firmware 24
Download Driver and Firmware 24
Install RED ROCKET-X Driver 24
Install and Upgrade RED ROCKET-X Firmware 33
Validate RED ROCKET-X Installation 36
Chapter 6: Set Up RED ROCKET-X in REDCINE-X PRO 40
Chapter 7: Troubleshoot Your RED ROCKET-X 41
Transcode Speeds 41
Warning about x8 Lane Requirement 41
RED ROCKET-X Out of Date 42
Thunderbolt Expansion Chassis Installations 42
Appendix A: Technical Specifications 43
Technical Data 43
Hardware Specifications 43
Supported Input Formats 44