Disk controller board, Front interconnect board, Midplane board – Grass Valley K2 Solo 3G Client Service Manual v.9.0 User Manual
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chassis. It provides the majority of the K2 Solo 3G Media Server’s media-related input and output
connectors on the rear panel. The codec module plugs into the midplane board.
The K2 Solo 3G Media Server does not support a codec option card on the codec module.
Related Topics
Unfasten and disconnect cables
on page 97
Disk controller board
The disk controller board provides the RAID functionality for the internal disks and reports the
status of the chassis fans. It controls status LEDs and the front bezel Power and Service LEDs. It
hosts the CompactFlash boot media. It is mounted in the front of the unit and plugs into the midplane
board.
Related Topics
on page 93
Front interconnect board
The front interconnect board provides front interface functionality. It hosts the front USB ports, the
Express Card, and the standby switch. It is mounted in the front of the unit and plugs into the midplane
board.
Related Topics
Front interconnect board removal
on page 93
Midplane board
The midplane board provides connections for the rear modules. The disk controller board and the
front interconnect board also plug into the midplane board. It is mounted in the center of the unit.
Related Topics
on page 101
Carrier module
The carrier module provides the functionality typically associated with a motherboard in a PC. It
hosts the CPU, one optional PCIe board, and provides rear panel connections for Gigabit Ethernet,
USB, VGA, and IEEE 1394a (Firewire). The IEEE 1394a port is for debugging purposes only. It
is not supported for customer use. Do not attempt to configure or otherwise use this port. The carrier
module also provides a GPI connection and connections for reference.
Related Topics
on page 99
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