Grass Valley iRouter v.6.01 - Manual (Page 5)

Introduction
Overview
The Miranda iControl Router Software allows you to create a virtual routing environment
where actual physical router resources are deployed and controlled by software into a
customized configuration optimized for your operational needs. Large routers can be
operated as if they were multiple smaller routers. For example, a 64 × 64 router can be
operated as if it were three separate smaller routers: for instance, a 64 × 15 router, a 12 × 5
router and a 32 × 44 router. Control and monitoring are handled by software, and are readily
changed. Each operator benefits by seeing only the resources actually being used. This
software can also be used as a bridge interface between a Kaleido or iControl Web system and
a routing device. In this configuration, it will be used to update UMD text, and for router
control functions initiated from the Kaleido or iControl Web user interface. The software
includes the following features:
• bridge interface via TCP-IP for Kaleido and iControl Web software
• distributed architecture
• highly configurable
• unlimited router size
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• unlimited number of levels
• support for logical routers
• support for a mix of different frame types from different manufacturers
Communications with Routers
The host computer and the routing devices you wish to control must be interconnected by a
serial or Ethernet cable. Most of the supported routers are serial (RS-422 or RS-232) devices.
Some newer devices may support TCP\IP connection.
Install the appropriate connection, either by using dedicated cabling or through an existing
network.
1. Exceptionally, the iControl Router driver for the Snell SW-P-08 protocol does not support, by default, a matrix larger
than 1024 × 1024. If your router matrix requirements exceed this upper limit using this protocol, contact Miranda
technical support.
See also
For more information, see "Routing Switchers Tips and Tricks" on page 33.