Chapter 6 Communication Requirements
1 Network Requirements
1.1 Insite/Network Connection
The preferred Insite connection uses a broadband modem. This connection requires a
dedicated Ethernet Jack (RJ45) that must be located less than 1 meter (3 feet) from the C1
cabinet
For complete descriptions of these connectivity solutions, please refer to the Broadband
Solutions catalogue available through your local GEHC sales and service representative.
Connectivity Process and pre-installations checklists are available in the Broadband
Connectivity PIM available through your local GEHC sales and service representative
InSite requires an Internet Address connecting it to the Innova System. This address must be
available before installing the system. A request form has been defined. For more information,
please refer to IP Addressing Process or contact your GEMS OLC representative.
NOTICE
The C1 cabinet comes equipped with a Firewall unit. The hospital network must
be capable of connecting to this firewall. In the case that it cannot be, please
contact GE Healthcare to discuss alternatives.
1.2 Options
1.2.1 IVUS Ethernet Network Requirement
NOTE: For IVUS Rev 3 option, refer to Volcano s5i Imaging System Integration in IGS
Systems - Service Manual.
The S5I GE CPU located in the control room shall be connected to the hospital Ethernet
network. A wall Ethernet outlet shall be available in the control room to connect the device.
DICOM Image Storage:
Saving patient cases to DVD: The archived images are stored in DICOM format with Volcano
s5i system acting as a File Set Creator (FSC), following the guidelines in the 2004 DICOM 3.0
specification.
Sending patient cases to DICOM server: The Volcano s5i supports the ultrasound multi-frame
image storage SOP class as an SCU (service class user).
For more information, see the Volcano s5 DICOM Conformance Statement located in the
Volcano Service Manual.
1.2.2 Vivid E9 Ultrasound Communication Requirements
1.2.2.1 VIVID E9 Supported networks
10/100/1000 Mbit Ethernet/DICOM network (option)
1.2.2.2 VIVID E9 InSite Requirements
InSite requires an Ethernet connection either via:
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10/100 Mbit
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