Grass Valley K2 System Guide v.7.2 - Manual (Page 19)

07 April 2010 K2 System Guide 19
Chapter
1
Product Description
The K2™ Summit™ Production Client and K2 Solo™ Media Server are
cost-effective Broadcast Enterprise Servers that incorporate IT server platform and
storage technologies to deliver a networked solution to facilities for ingest, playout,
news integration, sports, and media asset management. They provides a suite of user
applications and system tools. The manual contains information for all models and
options, including ChanneFlex™ Suite. Refer to the sections that apply to your
particular model and options.
The K2 Summit Production Client and K2 Solo Media Server are 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 Summit Production Client and K2 Solo Media Server products are further
described in the following sections:
• “K2 Summit Production Client and K2 Solo Media Server features” on page 20
• “Product identification” on page 22
• “Front panel indicators” on page 23
• “Rear panel view” on page 24
• “K2 Summit Production Client and K2 Solo Media Server system overview” on
page 27
Also refer to Chapter 9, K2 Summit Transmission Server Package for information
unique to that product.
K2 Summit Production Clients,
K2 Media Clients, and K2 Solo Media Servers
Operation, configuration, and
monitoring from a remote location
Control
Point PC
Communication over
Ethernet network
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K2 SUMMIT PRODUCTION
CLIENT
K2 SUMMIT PRODUCTION
CLIENT