Escient Vision VX - Manual (Page 13)

Escient Vision VX-600 Installation Guide
Version: M51003-06A1
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Tips and Troubleshooting
Pre-Installation
In order to achieve a smooth and trouble free installation, please make sure the
following items are investigated and in place before you attempt to install a Vision
system:
c
There is a working broadband Internet connection. The Internet connection
is required for Vision to register the unit for software updates and to retrieve
information about each DVD and CD that is imported into the system.
c
There is a working gigabit Ethernet switch (not a router) with enough ports for
each Vision device being installed.
c For best results, we recommend using a dedicated gigabit Ethernet switch
(not a router) for all Vision devices. This will ensure that you are getting the
best possible network bandwidth for playing Movies over your network.
c
CAT5 or CAT5e cable will work, but Cat 6 is recommended for the best possible
performance, especially if you have a multi-room installation.
c
Ethernet cabling does not exceed the recommended 100-meter length
between devices. If you need to go beyond 100 meters, install an additional
router between the runs.
c
There is a router configured to assign dynamic IP addresses (DHCP).
c
If there is a firewall on the network, make sure the Vision can get out on ports:
c
80 (HTTP)
c 443 (HTTPS)
c
8080 (CDDB)
c Make sure there is enough ventilation at the location of each Vision device.
c
The use of an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is recommended at the loca-
tion of all VS products to prevent possible data loss in the event of an unex-
pected power loss.
Concurrent Operations
VS Server Limits
When properly installed, the Vision VS can support the following concurrent func-
tions:
• Streaming to five different VS/VC clients while playing a movie locally
• Streaming to five different VS/VC clients while importing a movie from the
front panel drive
• Stream to one VS/VC client while importing a movie from the front panel drive
• Stream to one VS/VC client while importing a movie from a remote VS/VC cli-
ent
• Remotely import up to two movies from VS/VC clients (no movies playing lo-
cally or streaming)
VX Server Limits
When properly installed, the Vision VX can support the following concurrent func-
tions:
• Streaming to ten different VS/VC clients
• Remotely import up to four movies from VS/VC clients (no movies playing)
• Remotely import up to two movies from VS/VC clients (two movies playing)