Using DVC Pro HD with FCP 5.1.4

Hey everyone!
I'm planning a new project and both the client and myself would like to use DVC Pro HD for filming. I'm just a little worried about how FCP 5 will handle the gig. As well I like to know if any other gear such a Raid drives are necessary. I would really appreciate any advice.
Thanks in advance

Hi Shane,
You answered a questioned I posted on the apple discussion site about editing in DVCPRO HD, I guess because my gig is rapidly approaching and I want to get things done right I have another question. I hope you don't mind.
I have a MacBook Pro 2.16GHz with 1 gig of ram, I was planning on using an AJ HDX900 or 400 for shooting. I'm going to purchase an Apple 23" inch cinema display and most like a Matrox MXO as you suggested I would probably need. " Buy what you need when you need it" or something like that right! You can see I have been reading your blog. Back to the matter at hand, I was wondering if my set up is fast enough and powerful enough to edith the material and do I use the Matrox to output to a betacam deck afterwards? Sorry my questions may seem a little or very simple but I am rather new to the industry.
Thanks for any help,
Guy
PS I also mailed this to you so just ignore one or the other, thanks again and happy Canada day!

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