Grass Valley iTX Output Server 2 v.2.5 - Manual (Page 9)

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Preparing for Output Server 2
This chapter discusses the hardware and software prerequisites for operating an Output
Server 2 iTX system, including the additional licenses that may be required. It also provides
an overview of the installation process for new iTX systems and upgrades from Output
Server 1.
Summary
Prerequisites and Compatibility Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Process Overview - Output Server 2 Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Upgrading from Output Server 1 to Output Server 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Prerequisites and Compatibility Requirements
Output Server 2 has both hardware and software prerequisites that must be met before the
module is installed.
Required Software and Driver Versions
Software Requirement
AJA SDI I/O Video
Card Driver Version Output Server 2 requires AJA video card driver version 12.0.2.140 to be
installed via Windows Device Manager before installing or upgrading
iTX.
If you have previously installed Output Server 1, the version 7.4.0.49
AJA drivers must be uninstalled and deleted from Device Manager
before installing the latest drivers.
IMPORTANT:
Do not use drivers that are supplied with your AJA SDI I/O card or any
that have been downloaded from the AJA website. The required
drivers for iTX are specially supplied by AJA and are included with the
iTX Suite in the
Drivers folder.
Framework Version Your playout server and framework server must be running the same
version of their respective iTX components for Output Server 2 to
function.
Vertigo Suite version If you are using Vertigo XG graphics, Output Server 2 requires Vertigo
Suite v4.10 with the VAF patch or later.
The Vertigo Suite software is available from the Grass Valley Support
Portal.
http://www2.grassvalley.com/support/details/product/Vertigo