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Setting up the k2 media server – Grass Valley K2 Storage System Instruction Manual v.3.2 Sep.24 2007 User Manual

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K2 Storage System Instruction Manual

September 7, 2007

Chapter 6 Installing the Nearline Storage System

9. Click

Modify Selected Ports

.

10.Make sure Port Enabled is set to

Yes

, leave Mode as default of

Auto

.

11.Set Flow Control as follows:

• Set to

Enable

.

NOTE: This setting is for the 2900 series switch. Other switch models might require
a different setting.

12.Click

Apply Settings

. Wait until settings are applied and the Web interface

becomes active.

NOTE: If the switch is used for the Nearline system only and there is no K2 media
(real-time iSCSI) traffic on the switch, there is no need to configure VLANs.

13.Close the switch configuration application.

Setting up the K2 Media Server

Both the Dell PowerEdge 2850 and the Dell PowerEdge 2950 are qualified as
platforms for the K2 Media Server. This section provides information on both
platforms.

Do the following to prepare a K2 Media Server:

• Install the server in its permanent location. Refer to the rack mount instructions that

you received with the server’s product bundle.

• Provide power to the servers.

• Connect cables as follows:

This setting varies
depending on
switch model. Set
as instructed in
text.