Grass Valley NewsroomSuite v.5.5 - Manual (Page 31)

Synchronization Requirements
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Synchronization Requirements
You must have a stable video reference source to synchronize the system if you
are playing directly to air. The system needs no reference if the output is not
required to be genlocked. The Pro Analog and Pro Digital/Analog Breakout
Boxes each have Reference In connections.
Environmental Requirements
This table lists the specifications for a standard broadcast environment.
Networking Requirements
Your system is designed to work over industry-standard local area networks
(LANs) and wide area networks (WANs) using standard TCP/IP networking
protocols. Install all possible network cabling before the equipment arrives and
make note of the network IP addresses that reside within the network.
Fibre Channel
The NewsroomSuite system transfers files to the playback server through a
Fibre Channel switch connection. Typically, fibre-optic cable is run along or
inside facilities ductwork using 62.5-micron termination connectors, SC type
for the Emulex Fibre Channel card and LC type for the Q-Logic Fibre Channel
card. Contact Thomson Grass Valley for sources for custom or off-the-shelf
length cables.
Ethernet Switch
The Ethernet switch routes data between all NewsroomSuite systems, the
playout server, and newsroom systems. A 100-BaseT Ethernet switch is
required to connect network devices within NewsroomSuite production
workgroups. A Gigabit Ethernet switch is available and used for the Network
Attached Storage product. Status LEDs on the hub show network activity.
Condition Range
Operating temperature 50 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit
Storage temperature 0 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit
Relative humidity 20% to 80%
Altitude 0 to 6000 ft. (0 to 1829 m)