Grass Valley K2 Media Client System Guide Oct.10 2006 - Manual (Page 47)

September 7, 2006 K2 Media Client System Guide 47
Chapter
3
System connections and configuration
This chapter applies to “online” K2 systems, which includes internal storage K2
Media Clients and K2 Storage Systems (with connected external storage K2 Media
Clients) Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4.
This chapter contains the following topics:
• “Network connections and configuration”
• “Modifying network settings”
• “Using FTP for file transfer”
• “Connecting RS-422”
• “AMP TCP Interface”
• “Connecting GPI”
Refer to the K2 Storage System Instruction Manual for information about the Nearline
K2 Storage System, which is considered an “offline” K2 system.
Network connections and configuration
Refer to the following list of procedures, then perform the ones required to set up the
Gigabit (1GBaseT) Ethernet network for your application:
• “Cable requirements”
Lists the requirements for Ethernet cables.
• “About Ethernet ports and teaming”
Explains the default configuration of the Ethernet ports.
• “Connecting the Ethernet network cabling”
Shows how to connect the K2 Media Client to an Ethernet network using the
standard 1GBaseT ports.
• “Data and streaming for K2 systems” Contains instructions for configuring the
network connection to support the following:
• Remote control of the K2 Media Client with AppCenter or with remote protocol
applications over Ethernet.
• Streaming media transfers between K2 systems.
• Standard data network capability
Cable requirements
For making Ethernet connections, cabling must meet the following requirements:
• CAT5 or higher
• Maximum cable length is 50 meters