Grass Valley iControl V.6.02 - Manual (Page 54)

Getting Started with iControl
Getting Started Workflow
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Getting Started Workflow
Task 1: Installing the iControl Application Server
Grass Valley’s Application Server is the hardware at the heart of the iControl system, providing
control, monitoring, logging and interface services. The Application Server is a compact 1 RU
server that interfaces to other iControl devices over TCP/IP. A user can connect to the
Application Server via TCP/IP from any desktop or portable computer.
To install the iControl Application Server
1. Place the iControl Application Server in a standard 19” rack, using the rails, screws and
washers provided. Make sure that the unit has adequate ventilation.
2. Connect power cords, and then turn the server on. The power switch is located on the front
panel.
3. [OPTIONAL] Install the Grass Valley faceplate onto the front of the Application Server by
sliding it onto the guide blocks on the side handles, then pushing it in until it clicks into
place.
Note: You are currently reading the iControl User Guide. If, however, you would like
to gain access to a PDF version of this book (again) or any other document in the suite
of iControl, iRouter, or iControl Solo documentation for this release, you can do so
from the Documentation CD or from the Grass Valley Technical Support Web portal
(see
"Reaching Technical Support" , on page 547). Alternatively, you can perform the
following workflow to set up iControl, and then gain access to the iControl online
help system.
Workflow: Getting Started
1. "Installing the iControl Application Server" on page 44
2. "Preparing a PC for Configuring the Application Server" on page 46
3. "Configuring the iControl Application Server" on page 47
4. "Configuring Client Workstations" on page 52
5. "Configuring the Application Server on the Network" on page 53
6. "Configuring GPI Outputs on a GPI-1501" on page 60
7. "Connecting & Configuring Devices" on page 62
8. "Configuring an Application Server’s Date and Time" on page 65
9. "[OPTIONAL] Gaining Access to Documentation" on page 68
Note: Install the faceplate after the server is placed in a rack. If your Application
Server is an older Supermicro model, install the faceplate before the server is placed
in a rack.