Grass Valley K2 Storage System Instruction Manual v.3.1 - Manual (Page 196)

196 K2 Storage System Instruction Manual September 6, 2006
Chapter 6 Installing the Level 3R Storage System
• Connect the PC to the GigE control network.
To use your own PC, you must additionally do the following:
• Verify that the PC meets system requirements, then install the Control Point
software and other supporting software, as specified in the K2 Media Client System
Guide.
• Install and license NetCentral server software. You can install this on the
NetCentral server PC, which can be the K2 configuration control point PC. Refer
to the NetCentral User Guide.
Also refer to “Control point PC description” on page 298 .
To fix the screen resolution problem seen with NetCentral on the Grass Valley control
point PC, do the following:
1. Go to Display properties (right mouse selection of properties on the display area)
2. Select Settings tab
3. Select the Advanced button
4. In the General tab, set the DPI setting to Normal size (96 DPI)
5. Restart the PC
Setting up the Level 3R redundant GigE switches
These procedures are for the HP ProCurve switch. You must use the HP ProCurve
switch for iSCSI traffic. However, 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 accordingly. Refer to the
documentation you received with the switch as necessary.
Also refer to “Design considerations for Ethernet switches” on page 376 .
• You need at least two switches, so that the “A” media (iSCSI) network and the “B”
media (iSCSI) network each have their own switch.
• Use CAT5 or higher cables. The maximum cable length is 50 meters.
• Assign an IP address and logon to each switch. Refer to “Configuring the GigE
switch via serial connection” on page 198 .
• Set up VLANs on each switch. Refer to “Configuring the GigE switch via the Web
interface” on page 200 .
• Install the switches in their permanent location.
• Provide power to the switches.
• Connect cables as follows: