Grass Valley K2 Summit Storage Area Network v.7.1 - Manual (Page 390)

26 October 2009 K2 Storage Area Network Installation and Service Manual 390
NetCentral
In Storage Utility, there is no operational difference between what is currently labeled
a RANK and what was previously labeled a LUN. The task you accomplish are
identical. Storage Utility does report the number of LUNs in each RANK, which is
useful information if you need to view disks from Windows operating system
administrative tools.
NetCentral
NetCentral is Grass Valley’s monitoring application. The NetCentral server
component runs on a NetCentral server PC, which could also be a K2 system control
point PC. Devices report status, primarily via Simple Network Management Protocol
(SNMP), to NetCentral on the NetCentral server PC.
Refer to NetCentral manuals get the NetCentral system installed and operating. You
must install a NetCentral device provider on the NetCentral server PC for each type
of device you are monitoring.
NOTE: NetCentral is optional if you are using a stand-alone K2 system only.
NetCentral is required if you are using a K2 SAN.
Windows Remote Desktop Connection
You can connect to a K2 client, K2 Solo Media Server, or a K2 Media Server remotely
using the Microsoft Windows Remote Desktop Connection application. Do not use
the Remote Desktop Connection to access the PC running the Control Point software
or to access the AppCenter application; results may be unreliable. Also, take care
when accessing an online K2 system on which media access is underway. The
additional load on network and system resources could cause unpredictable results.
You can use either the name or the IP address to access the K2 system.
NOTE: Before you can use the Remote Desktop Connection, you need network
access and permissions to connect to the K2 system.
To access the Remote Desktop Connection, follow these steps:
1. Click the Start button on the Windows task bar
—or—
Press the Windows key on the keyboard.
2. Select Programs | Accessories | Communications | Remote Desktop Connection . The
Remote Desktop dialog box displays.