Chapter 2 Getting Started; General Workflow - HP xw8600 Workstation Hardware Setup Manual

Getting Started
Topics in this chapter:

General Workflow

Typical Configuration Overview for Visual Effects and Finishing Applications
Typical Configuration Overview for Autodesk Lustre
Hardware Configuration Guidelines
General Workflow
The following procedure provides the general workflow for connecting, configuring and installing an
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Autodesk
To install a Visual Effects, Finishing, and Colour Grading application on a HP xw8600 workstation:
1 Review the guidelines for working with hardware components. See
on page 9.
2 Connect all peripherals (mouse, keyboard, Wacom
connect the workstation to the Autodesk Wire
3 Connect the workstation to external storage. See
NOTE If repurposing existing storage, it is highly recommended you back up or archive the media and
projects before connecting it to the new workstation. For more information, see the application help.
4 Connect a VTR and a broadcast monitor to the workstation. See
21.
5 Set up the audio hardware. See
6 Install the operating system, as instructed in the application Installation and Configuration Guide.
on page 3
on page 9
Visual Effects, Finishing, or Colour Grading application on a HP xw8600 workstation.
on page 6
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tablet, graphics monitor) to the proper ports, and
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network. See
Connecting Storage
Setting Up Audio Hardware
2
on page 5
Hardware Configuration Guidelines
Connecting Peripherals
on page 31.
Setting Up Video Hardware
on page 25.
on page 13.
on page
3