Grass Valley Zodiak Installation Planning Guide - Manual (Page 34)

34 Zodiak Installation Planning Guide
Zodiak System Control Cabling
Refer to Table 8 for Ethernet specifications.
Note All Ethernet components must be supplied by the customer.
Ethernet Switches and Hubs
Zodiak optional components rely primarily on Ethernet switches for LAN
interconnects (see
Figure 40 ). 32-Crosspoint Remote Aux panels may be
connected directly to the Zodiak switch, or through an Ethernet hub. A hub
is required only if there is a need to exceed 328 ft (100 m) between a 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. Reserve a
port on Zodiak’s Ethernet switch if you will be utilizing a hub or switch.
Note The number and type of components in your Zodiak system determines the
size of the switch (number of ports) required. Refer to the following examples
of system topography and the accompanying worksheet to determine the
number of ports required for your system.
Table 8. Ethernet Specifications
Cables a
a The system will work at 10Base-T with reduced performance. 100Base-T components are highly recommended.
Type 10Base-T and 100Base-T compatible. Category 5 cable, 8 conductor twisted pair.
Connectors RJ-45 male connector at each end of cable.
Length b
b Use a hub when necessary to exceed maximum cable runs.
10Base-T: 984 ft (300 m) maximum. 100Base-T: 328 ft (100 m) maximum.
Switch c
c Optional
Speed Dual: 10 and 100 Mb
Ports RJ-45 auto-negotiating 10/100 Mb; number of ports required is dependent upon system size.
Unmanaged Recommended. Configuration not required, but does provide remote monitoring capability.
Managed May be used. Require configuration, but offer remote monitoring capability.