Grass Valley K2 Media Client System Guide v.3.3 - Manual (Page 54)

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Chapter 3 System connections and configuration
Media/iSCSI network
For a non-redundant K2 Storage System, connect the media/iSCSI network to port 2.
For a redundant K2 Storage System, connect the “A” media/iSCSI network to port 2
and the “B” media/iSCSI network to port 4.
Refer to the K2 Storage System Instruction Manual for more information.
Data and streaming for K2 systems
After making 1GBaseT network connections as described in “Connecting the
Ethernet network cabling” on page 53 , use the following procedure to configure the
network settings. Once configured, you can perform the following tasks:
• General networking tasks such as file sharing and mapping network drives.
• Remote control and configuration of the K2 Media Client using AppCenter from a
Control Point PC.
• Remote control of the K2 Media Client using devices and applications software
developed for the K2 Media Client that use industry standard remote control
protocols over Ethernet.
• Stream media transfers between K2 systems and other supported Grass Valley
systems. Streaming transfers allow loading and playing a clip before the transfer is
complete.
Setting up the K2 system for FTP/streaming transfer has the following network
requirements:
• For stand-alone K2 Media Clients, the K2 Media Client itself is the source/
destination for FTP/streaming transfers. FTP/streaming traffic uses the FTP GigE
port on the K2 Media Client.
• For K2 Media Clients with shared storage on a K2 Storage System, a K2 Media
Server is the source/destination for FTP/streaming transfers. FTP/streaming traffic
uses the FTP GigE port on the K2 Media Server. No transfers go to/from the shared
storage K2 Media Client directly.
• Some kind of name resolution process must be followed. You must either reference
host names through hosts files located on each networked device or edit the DNS
entries. To edit the DNS entries, see your network administrator. To set up host
files, see
“Connecting the Ethernet network cabling” on page 53 .
• The host name of all peer K2 systems, M-Series iVDRs, and Profile XP systems
must be added to a Remote host registry using the K2 Media Client Configuration
Manager.
• To import to or export from a K2 system, both the source and destination need to
be in the same domain.
This procedure guides you to relevant settings, but does not instruct you on the
specific settings required for your network. It is assumed that you understand Ethernet
networks in general and your particular network needs and that you can apply that
understanding to make the required settings using standard Windows procedures. If
you need help with these procedures, contact your network administrator.