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Aurora Edit Installation Guide November 25, 2008
Chapter 5 Installing and Creating SmartBins
Understanding SmartBins
A SmartBin is an Aurora Edit bin that monitors a folder on a media server and
automatically updates the SmartBin contents when new or updated media appears.
SmartBins work differently depending on the type of shared storage network you are
using.
The Aurora Edit system offers three types of SmartBins:
• Transfer SmartBin—Automatically transfers clips from a Media Server to an
Aurora Edit Bin.
• Shared SmartBin—Maps folders between a Media Server and a bin in Aurora Edit.
• Media Import SmartBin—Automatically imports QuickTime DV25 or DV50 .mov
files into an Aurora Edit Bin.
The three types work differently depending upon the type of shared storage network.
Transfer SmartBins
Transfer SmartBins automatically transfer clips from an M-Series iVDR or K2 media
server to an Aurora Edit bin or MediaFrame database.
Transfer SmartBins use a static directory mapping so all files in a particular media server
bin are monitored and automatically transferred via GXF to an Aurora Edit bin or
MediaFrame database as they arrive, and are then (optionally) deleted from the media
server.
Transfer SmartBins effectively create a buffered recording so that material is protected
and redundantly saved (both on the media server and on the NAS or K2 storage) while
still making the file available for shared editing or immediate playout. There is a
30-second delay before the recorded material is available to Aurora Edit or MediaFrame.
Transfer SmartBins on a NAS or a K2 system require a DSM or external Conform Server
to provide the folder monitoring and transfer services to the NAS system.
A DSM can support up to four 25-Mbit record streams (2 M-Series iVDR chassis).
Additional streams can be handled by dedicated Conform Servers, which support six
streams each. You also need to mount the NAS or iSCSI volume on the workstation
running the SmartBins Service.