Grass Valley Media Conversion - Manual (Page 142)

Configuring TCP/IP Networks Media Conversion Software
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removed or added to the network without interrupting the network cabling.
Individual cable faults will usually only cause small areas of the network to
fail, are more easily located. Also, use of Cat. 5 twisted pair cabling means
the network can be more easily upgraded to 100 Megabit Ethernet at a later
date.
The ideal configuration for large installations may well be a mix between the
two different technologies.
Miranda Technologies Ltd. recommends keeping your PC and Imagestore
network separate from any other corporate networks you may have. If you do
need to join them together – for example to transfer graphics into the PC
system from graphics department PCs, then an intelligent bridge/router
should be installed between the two networks to reduce unnecessary network
traffic.
Miranda Technologies Ltd. recommends keeping the number of passive hubs
and repeaters between your Windows computers and the Imagestores to the
minimum necessary. Failure to do this can lead to degradations in network
performance.
Imagestore Configuration
Imagestore units must be fitted with the Ethernet option available from
Miranda Technologies Ltd. Units fitted with this are easily distinguished by
the presence of the Ethernet Coax (and optionally, RJ45) connectors on the
rear of the unit, just to the right of the AC power connector. For Imagestore
IS2 and Playstore units, a license code must be installed on the unit to enable
use of the Ethernet.
IP Address and submask
Each Imagestore is allocated a network identifier (IP address). A unique IP
address is allocated at the factory. This may need changing to conform to
local networks and should only ever need altering in the field if the network
were reconfigured or joined into other corporate networks.
If you are required to change the IP address or submask values, consult the
manual for the unit in question.