Grass Valley Kayenne XL Package Installation v.7.0.2 - Manual (Page 68)

68 Kayenne XL Package — Installation and Service Manual
Section 4 — System Cabling
Note The supplied crossover cable works with the Kayenne XL switcher because
the frame has an auto-sensing Ethernet switch.
CAUTION An existing facility Ethernet switch (not hub) can support Kayenne XL if an
adequate number of ports are available. Keep your facility network and tech-
nical network separate in order to avoid network traffic negatively affecting
Kayenne XL system operation.
The Kayak HD mainframe backplane has four RJ45 Ethernet connectors for
its built-in Ethernet switch, each capable of 100/1000 Mbps. All Ethernet
connectors share the same speed- and direction-sensing features.
One Ethernet connector must connect to the built-in Ethernet switch of the
Panel Control Unit PCU. It may go through a switch to make the Control
Panel connection, but at least one connector must be connected from the
Frame to the PCU somehow.
One Ethernet connector may be connected to the Facility LAN if desired.
The other two Ethernet connectors may be connected to other devices if
needed.
Note If you do connect these extra Ethernet connectors to other devices, please
note that these other devices will not communicate if the switcher frame is
turned off for any reason. For that reason, it is preferable to connect Ethernet
ports coming from the switcher only to other devices that are switcher-
related.
Table 10. Ethernet Specifications
Cables
Type
100BaseT and 1000BaseT compatible.
Category 5 cable, 8 conductor twisted pair.
The system will work at 10BaseT with reduced performance. 100BaseT
components are highly recommended.
Connectors RJ-45 male connector at each end of cable.
Length
100BaseT: 328 ft. (100 m) maximum.
Use switch to exceed maximum cable runs.
Switch
Speed 100/1000 Mbps
Ports
RJ-45 auto-negotiating 100/1000 Mbps; number of ports required is
dependent upon system size. Frame ports are capable of 1000 Mbps.
Using a 1000 Mbps Ethernet switch enhances RAM Recorder transfer
speeds.
Unmanaged
Recommended. Configuration not required, but does not provide
remote monitoring capability.
Managed
May be used. Requires configuration, but offers remote monitoring
capability.