Grass Valley K2 Storage System Instruction Manual v.3.1 - Manual (Page 258)

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Chapter 7 Installing the Nearline Storage System
• Use a PC that you own and install the required software.
For either option, you must do the following for the control point PC that runs the K2
System Configuration application:
• Assign a control network IP address to the PC. Refer to “Networking tips” on
page 50 .
• Connect the PC to the GigE control network.
To use your own PC, you must additionally do the following:
• Verify that the PC meets system requirements, then install the Control Point
software and other supporting software, as specified in the K2 Media Client System
Guide.
• Install and license NetCentral server software. You can install this on the
NetCentral server PC, which can be the K2 configuration control point PC. Refer
to the NetCentral User Guide.
Also refer to “Control point PC description” on page 298 .
To fix the screen resolution problem seen with NetCentral on the Grass Valley control
point PC, do the following:
1. Go to Display properties (right mouse selection of properties on the display area)
2. Select Settings tab
3. Select the Advanced button
4. In the General tab, set the DPI setting to Normal size (96 DPI)
5. Restart the PC
Setting up the Nearline GigE switches
It is not required that a GigE switch be dedicated to the Nearline system. If enough
“control” ports (non-iSCSI ports) are available on a switch or switches configured for
an online K2 Storage System (Level 1, 2, 3, or 4), the Nearline system can be
connected to those control ports. If a separate GigE switch is necessary for the
Nearline system, and the GigE switch is not used for “media” traffic (real-time iSCSI
traffic) from an online K2 Storage System, you can use the following procedures to
set up the GigE switch.
These procedures are for the HP ProCurve switch. If you are using a different switch,
such as the Cisco Catalyst switch, make connections and settings to provide the same
functionality. Refer to the documentation you received with the switch as necessary.
• Use CAT5 or higher cables. The maximum cable length is 50 meters.
• Assign an IP address and logon to each switch. Refer to “Configuring the GigE
switch via serial connection” on page 259 .
• Install the switches in their permanent location.
• Provide power to the switches.