Grass Valley iTX System v.2.6 - Manual (Page 315)

Using iTX with a matrix router
Routing Data Service
The passing of routing information to and from the System Database is done by an iTX service
called the Routing Data Service. This service receives information from router-control services.
It sends this information to any client (e.g. one displaying an iTX Desktop layout with routing
components) that requests it.
The Routing Data Service is contained in the Database Server module. It should be installed
with the other services in this module.
Installing a Router Bridge
Router control in some broadcasting systems may require Grass Valley applications called the
Sharer and the System Manager to be running. To enable iTX to operate one or more matrix
routers in such a system, you need to install the Router - Router Bridge component (from the
Routers module). We recommend you install the component on the Database Server machine.
The component installs a router-control service, the Router Bridge. This presents itself as a
single router, containing the crosspoints (i.e. sources and destinations) of all the routers under
its control. It can make routes between sources and destinations that are on the same matrix
router.
The Router Bridge can make routes between sources and destinations that are on different
routers if the routers are connected by an available tie-line. This requires tie-line management
software. For more information about the management of router tie-lines in an iTX system,
contact iTX Support.
Machine requirements for a Router Bridge
Ensure the machine on which you install the Router Bridge component meets these
requirements:
• It has an IP address that is in the same subnet as the Sharer.
• It is registered as an engine in the System Manager with the following settings.
Area: Default
User rights: SYS
Platform: Server
Availability: All areas
For more information about the Sharer and System Manager, contact iTX Support.
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