RED ROCKET-X - Manual (Page 6)

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RED ROCKET-X INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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ADDITIONAL MAC PRO REQUIRED HARDWARE
The RED ROCKET-X can be installed directly in the following Mac Pro models:
Early 2009 (machine model 4,1)
Mid 2010 (machine model 5,1)
Mid 2012 (machine model 5,1)
NOTE: The Mac Pro Late 2013 (machine model 6,1) does not support expansions cards. However, you can con-
nect a RED ROCKET-X to a Mac Pro Late 2013 via a Thunderbolt expansion chassis.
SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS
The RED ROCKET-X can be used with the following operating systems:
Mac OS X ® 10.7 or later
Windows Vista ® or later
Linux (Red Hat)
NOTE: Be sure that you have installed the latest system updates and service packs for your system; otherwise
you may encounter software or hardware problems.
NOTE: If you are using a Linux application with RED ROCKET, you’ll need to obtain the appropriate driver from
the company providing the application. If you’re interested in developing your own tools for Linux you may want
to sign up for the R3D SDK. RED DOES NOT provide drivers for Linux.
REQUIRED SOFTWARE
RED ROCKET-X driver: Part of the RED ROCKET-X Installer, which is available for download at
www.red.com/downloads .
RED ROCKET-X firmware: Part of the RED ROCKET-X Installer, which is available for download at
www.red.com/downloads .
REDCINE-X PRO®: Available for download at www.red.com/downloads .
Please contact third-party software vendors about the availability of other RED ROCKET-X enabled software.
RED ROCKET-X COMPONENTS
Each RED ROCKET-X package contains the following:
RED ROCKET-X
HD-SDI slot filler
PCIe 6-pin to 6-pin Dual Y Power Splitter (for Mac Pro installations)
PC extender (for PC installations)
Two (2) M3x0.7 x 6 mm pan head screws (for PC extender installation)
HOW TO HANDLE THE RED ROCKET-X
When handling the RED ROCKET-X, hold the card by the gray card chassis and the metal bracket. Avoid touch-
ing the board and connectors.