Grass Valley K2 Media Client System Guide v.3.3 - Manual (Page 17)

June 9, 2009 K2 Media Client System Guide 17
Chapter
1
Product Description
The K2 Media Client is a cost-effective Broadcast Enterprise Server that incorporates
IT server platform and storage technologies to deliver a networked solution to
facilities for ingest, playout, news integration, and media asset management. It is a
comprehensive platform that provides a suite of user applications and system tools.
The K2 Media Client is designed for “headless” operation from a remote control point
using Grass Valley Control Point software. You can also use the Microsoft Windows
Remote Desktop Connection application on your PC to connect to the K2 system for
configuration or administration.
The K2 Media Client product is further described in the following sections:
• “K2 Media Client features” on page 18
• “Introducing K2 Media Client models” on page 21
• “Product identification” on page 25
• “Front panel indicators” on page 27
• “Rear panel view” on page 28
• “Considerations for first startup out of box” on page 30
• “K2 Media Client system overview” on page 31
K2 Media Clients
Operation, configuration, and
monitoring from a remote location
Control
Point PC
Communication over
Ethernet network
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