Grass Valley K2 Storage SAN and Direct-Connect - Manual (Page 16)

Cable Ethernet switch
As directed by the system diagram for your K2 SAN, cable the switch or switches for your K2 SAN
using the instructions in this section.
These instructions are for the HP ProCurve switch 2900 and 2910 series. You must use this switch
for iSCSI traffic.
For control and FTP/streaming traffic, it is allowed to use a different brand of switch, such as a
Cisco Catalyst switch, if required by your site. If you are using a non-HP switch, apply the information
in the following procedures accordingly. Refer to the documentation you received with the switch
as necessary.
Install the switch in its permanent location. When installing in a video equipment rack, use 10-32
screws. Do not use HP’s 12-24 screws, as they can cause thread damage.
Provide power to the switch.
Use CAT5e or CAT6 cables. The maximum cable length is 50 meters for CAT5e and 100 meters
for CAT6.
Related Links
29xx HP GigE switch for basic K2 SAN on page 16
29xx HP GigE switch for redundant K2 SAN on page 18
29xx HP GigE switch for basic nearline K2 SAN on page 19
29xx HP GigE switch for redundant nearline K2 SAN on page 20
29xx HP GigE switch for basic K2 SAN
These cabling instructions apply to the following:
• HP 29xx series Gigabit Ethernet switch on a basic (non-redundant) online or production K2
SAN.
Front view
Rear view
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Cable K2 devices