Grass Valley SiteConfig v.2.1 - Manual (Page 24)

Rules for networks on page 37
Network configuration hierarchy
The following table describes the various items that can be defined in the SiteConfig tree view and
what each can contain
Is contained by Contains Description Hierarchy
None Sites: multiple, free
form The top level container.
The name is free form. System
System, Site Sites: multiple, free
form. Nesting is
constrained; Groups:
multiple, free form An association of
networks and devices.
Typically used for
major sub-systems,
such as the K2 SAN.
Can be free form, but
predefined models are
provided. Site
Site Devices: multiple, free
form A category of devices.
Can be free form or can
have specific properties
and constraints relative
to functionality in the
site or system. A site
must have at least one
group in which to
contain devices. Group
Group Sub-device: multiple,
predefined; Interfaces:
multiple, predefined A physical device,
predefined by Family,
Type, and
Configuration. Device
Device None A physical component
or group of components
that reside in a device,
such as a LUN or
RANK in a RAID
device, predefined by
Family, Type, and
Configuration Sub-device
Device None A physical connection
point, usually a network
adapter, predefined by
Type. Interface
Related Links
About sites on page 22
24 SiteConfig 2.1 User Manual 11 October 2011
Working with network configuration