Grass Valley Kayak HD Installation Planning Guide v.6.9.4 Oct 15 2008 - Manual (Page 40)

36 Kayak HD — Installation Planning Guide
Section 3 — Frames
Network Cabling
Ethernet Switches and Hubs
A Kayak HD system requires a LAN when components other than a
Control Panel and Video Processor frame are connected, or when external
network access to a file system is desired. An appropriately-sized Ethernet
switch may be required. An existing facility Ethernet switch (not hub) can
support Kayak HD if an adequate number of ports are available.
A hub can be used only if there is a need to exceed 328 ft. (100 m) between
a Control Panel and Video Processor frame. If a hub is used, connect the
hub to the switch via the Uplink port, or through a peer-to-peer crossover
cable.
Table 9 details Ethernet specifications. All Ethernet components are to be
supplied by the customer except the CAT5 crossover cable provided
Note The supplied crossover cable works with the Kayak HD switcher because the
frame has an auto-sensing Ethernet switch.
CAUTION An existing facility Ethernet switch (not hub) can support Kayak HD if an ade-
quate number of ports are available. Keep your facility network and technical
network separate in order to avoid network traffic negatively affecting Kayak
HD system operation.
The Kayak HD backplane has four RJ45 Ethernet connectors for its built-in
Ethernet switch, each capable of 10/100/1000 Mbps. All Ethernet connec-
tors share the same speed- and direction-sensing features.
Table 9. Ethernet Specifications
Cables
Type
10BaseT and 100BaseT 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
10BaseT: 984 ft. (300 m) maximum.
100BaseT: 328 ft. (100 m) maximum.
Use hub or switch to exceed maximum cable runs.
Switch
Speed 10/100/1000 Mbps
Ports
RJ-45 auto-negotiating 10/100 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.