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GRASS VALLEY K2 User Manual

GRASS VALLEY K2
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K2
STORAGE SYSTEM
Instruction Manual
SOFTWARE VERSION 3.2
071-8461-02
JULY 2007

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GRASS VALLEY K2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Storage CapacityScalable
Video CodecsDNxHD, AVC-Intra, MPEG-2
Audio CodecsPCM
RAID SupportYes
Maximum ClientsMultiple clients depending on configuration

Summary

Chapter 1 Product Description

Overview Description

Provides a general description of the K2 Storage System's architecture and data flow.

Key features

Outlines the core functionalities and technical highlights of the K2 Storage System.

Finding Information

How this manual is organized

Describes the structure and chapter breakdown of the K2 Storage System manual.

Getting more information

Lists recommended documentation and resources for further information on K2 systems.

Chapter 2 Installing the Level 2 Storage System

Level 2 system description

Details the components and architecture of the Level 2 storage system configuration.

Preparing Level 2 devices

Covers the initial setup steps for the Control Point PC, GigE switch, and Media Server.

Configuring the Level 2 storage system

Guides through the essential initial configuration steps for the Level 2 storage system.

Basic operations for Level 2 storage

Explains fundamental operations like power-off and power-on procedures for Level 2 storage.

Chapter 3 Installing the Level 2R Storage System

Level 2R system description

Describes the redundant architecture of the Level 2R storage system with dual components.

Preparing Level 2R devices

Details the initial setup for Control Point PC, redundant GigE switches, and Media Servers.

Configuring the Level 2R storage system

Guides through the initial setup and configuration of the redundant Level 2R storage system.

Failover behaviors

Explains how the system handles faults and transitions between redundant components.

Chapter 4 Installing the Level 3 Storage System

Level 3 system description

Outlines the architecture of the Level 3 storage system with multiple servers and RAID chassis.

Preparing Level 3 devices

Covers initial setup for Control Point PC, GigE switch, Media Servers, and RAID chassis.

Configuring the Level 3 storage system

Guides through the initial configuration steps for the Level 3 storage system.

Basic operations for Level 3 storage

Explains essential operations like power-off for Level 3 storage systems.

Chapter 5 Installing the Level 3R Storage System

Level 3R system description

Details the four-server, redundant architecture of the Level 3R storage system.

Preparing Level 3R devices

Covers initial setup for Control Point PC, redundant GigE switches, Media Servers, and RAID chassis.

Configuring the Level 3R storage system

Guides through the initial setup and configuration of the Level 3R storage system.

Failover behaviors

Explains system behavior during fault conditions and transitions in redundant configurations.

Chapter 6 Installing the Nearline Storage System

Nearline system description

Describes the Nearline system's purpose, architecture, and components, focusing on file storage.

Preparing nearline devices

Covers initial setup for Control Point PC, GigE switches, Media Servers, and RAID chassis for Nearline systems.

Configuring the nearline storage system

Guides through the initial configuration steps required for a Nearline storage system.

Basic operations for nearline storage

Outlines fundamental operations for the Nearline storage system, including power management.

Chapter 7 Description of K2 Storage Devices

Control point PC description

Describes the function and applications of the control point PC in the K2 Storage System.

K2 Ethernet switch description

Provides details and specifications for the HP ProCurve switches used in the K2 Storage System.

K2 Media Server description

Details the K2 Media Server's role and hardware components as the central part of the system.

Chapter 8 Overview of K2 Storage Tools

K2 System Configuration

Introduces the K2 System Configuration application as the primary tool for system setup and management.

Storage Utility

Explains the Storage Utility for configuring, maintaining, and repairing media file systems and RAID devices.

NetCentral

Describes NetCentral as the monitoring application for K2 Storage Systems, reporting device status via SNMP.

Chapter 9 Managing K2 software

About K2 software

Lists and describes the primary software components for the K2 Storage System and related products.

Installing K2 software

Provides guidance on installing K2 software, noting that most is pre-installed from the factory.

Backup and recovery strategies

Covers procedures for creating and restoring disk image recovery for K2 Media Servers.

Chapter 10 FTP on the K2 Storage System

About the K2 FTP interface

Explains how to use the K2 FTP interface for media file transfers, including folder structure and compatibility.

About networks and FTP

Details network requirements and considerations for FTP and streaming transfers within K2 systems.

Chapter 11 Administering and maintaining the K2 Storage System

Setting up application security

Details security configurations and user accounts for K2 System Configuration and Storage Utility applications.

Virus scanning and protection policies

Recommends strategies for defending K2 systems against virus and SpyWare attacks.

Triggering an intentional failover

Provides procedures for manually initiating a failover event, requiring qualified personnel.

Working on the media file system and database

Covers procedures for checking, cleaning, making, expanding, and backing up the media file system and database.

Backing up the media database

Outlines procedures for backing up and restoring SQL Server 2000 and 2005 media databases.