Grass Valley K2 Edge Engineering Manual v4.1 - Manual (Page 4)

K2 Edge Engineering Manual- document version: 4.1 - Page 4
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K2 Edge Playout Automation Introduction
The K2 Edge system is purpose-built for multichannel, integrated, automated playout. While traditional
playout solutions take advantage of IT-based technologies to control separate components, K2 Edge
integrated systems work together from the ground up.
2.1 K2 Edge Playout Automation
The integrated K2 Edge playout systems and applications are:
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K2 Edge server: Linux-based, software-centric, automated, multichannel, integrated Playout
Server. Brings all of the components of integrated playout together in a unified system: media
playout, channel graphics, asset management and automation.
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TX/MAM server: contains the TX/MAM database.
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Cobalt: playout control; manage and create on-air and off-air Playlists.
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Channel Composer: create the static and animated, 2D and 3D on-air look of Channels.
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K2 TX/MAM: Asset management; create and control Assets.
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Storage: media files storage.
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K2 TX/MAM dashboard: manage the K2 Edge services.