• The device or all the devices in the group are communicating correctly in
SiteConfig. This is indicated by the green star icon overlay.
• The device or all the devices in the group are currently unlocked. This is indicated
by the red lock icon overlay.
1. In the Network Configuration | Devices tree view or the Software Deployment |
Deployment Groups tree view, identify the device or the group of devices that you
intend to lock.
2. Right-click the device or the group and select Lock.
A “…may require restart…” message appears.
3. Click Yes to allow SiteConfig to restart the device or devices.
The Locking Devices window opens and displays progress.
4. When the Locking Devices window reports that the lock process completed
successfully, click Close.
The device or devices are now locked. For K2 Summit/Solo, this also enables the write
filter, which enforces the restart.
Install MPEG-2/AVC-Intra field kit
If you are installing an MPEG-2 or AVC-Intra field kit upgrade on one or more or
your K2 Summit Production Clients or K2 Solo Media Servers, do so now. Follow
the procedure in the Field Kit Upgrade Instructions document that you received
with the field kit.
Upgrade Aurora Edit, Ingest, and Playout systems
Prerequisites for this task are as follows:
• K2 systems are upgraded to the compatible version of K2 system software.
• All Aurora Browse and MediaFrame devices are offline (all media access stopped)
or shut down.
Upgrade your Aurora Edit, Ingest, and Playout systems to the compatible versions
of software. Refer to each Aurora product's release notes for procedures.
Upgrade NAS systems
Prerequisites for this task are as follows:
• K2 systems are upgraded to the compatible version of K2 system software.
• Aurora Edit, Ingest, and Playout systems are upgraded to the compatible versions
of software.
Upgrade the MediaFrame Proxy NAS (K2 Nearline SAN) to the compatible version
of K2 software. Use SiteConfig and deploy software, using steps similar to those
for other systems.
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