Grass Valley K2 Summit Storage Area Network Installation - Manual (Page 281)

MXF OP1b file with external essence. The reference file gives you options for connections, access,
and software to support your workflow requirements.
Configuring reference file type on a K2 SAN system
1. In the K2Config application, for the K2 Media Server with role of file system server, access the
File System Server Configuration page as follows:
• On a SAN that is already configured, in the tree view click File System Server .
• On a SAN that is not yet fully configured, work through the Configure K2 Server wizard until
you reach the File System Server Configuration page.
2. On the File System Server Configuration page select one of the following:
• No reference file — K2 software does not create reference files.
• QuickTime reference file — K2 software creates QuickTime reference files.
• MXF reference file — K2 software creates MXF reference files.
3. Click Check to apply the setting.
4. Manage the required K2 Media Server restart as follows:
• On a SAN that is already configured, you must restart the K2 Media Server to put the change
into effect. Follow the restart procedure appropriate for the basic or redundant K2 SAN.
• On a SAN that is not yet fully configured, continue to work through the Configure K2 Server
wizard. The restart at the end of the configuration process is sufficient.
If a redundant K2 SAN, you must configure similarly and restart both K2 Media Servers with role
of file system server.
Managing redundancy on a K2 SAN
If you have a redundant K2 SAN, use the procedures in this section to control the primary/redundant
roles of the K2 Media Servers.
Related Links
Identifying current primary/backup K2 Media Servers on page 281
Triggering an intentional failover on page 283
Recovering from a failover on page 284
Identifying current primary/backup K2 Media Servers
Before attempting any configuration or service work on a redundant K2 Media Server, you must
know if the server is the current primary server or the current backup server for the media file system
and the metadata service. While most configuration and service work can be accomplished on a
backup server without affecting the operation of the SAN, if you attempt configuration or service
work on the operating primary server, it will likely result in record/play failures and/or a loss of
media.
To identify the current primary/backup K2 Media Server, use one or more of the methods
described in the following procedures.
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