ULTRIX-FR12 Installation Guide (v4.0) Introduction • 9
Introduction
This guide is for system administrators and installers of the Ross Video ULTRIX-FR12 router. It
provides instructions on how to physically install your router.
This guide contains the following chapters that cover the installation of an ULTRIX-FR12 router:
• “Introduction” summarizes the guide and provides important terms, and conventions.
• “Getting Started” provides an overview for creating a routing system using the ULTRIX-FR12, and
general information to keep in mind before installing and configuring your router.
• “Hardware Overview” provides a basic introduction to the ULTRIX-FR12 front and rear panels.
• “Physical Installation” provides instructions for the basic physical installation of the
ULTRIX-FR12.
• “Powering the ULTRIX-FR12” outlines the required steps to powering on the ULTRIX-FR12
including how to configure power linking for the Ultripowers in your system.
• “Cabling Your Router” provides instructions on how to connect the ULTRIX-FR12 to a video
reference signal, connect to a Multiviewer Head, and connect inputs and outputs.
• “Cabling Designations” provides additional information on the input and output designations
for each supported ULTRIX-FR12 blade.
• “Technical Specifications” provides the specifications for the ULTRIX-FR12.
• “Software Licenses” provides third-party software license information for your ULTRIX-FR12.
If you have questions pertaining to installation of this Ross Video product, please contact us at the
numbers listed in “Contacting Technical Support”. Our technical staff is always available for
consultation, training, or service.
Related Publications
It is recommended to consult the following Ross documentation before installing your ULTRIX-FR12:
• DashBoard User Manual, Ross Part Number: 8351DR-004
• Ultricore-BCS User Guide, Ross Part Number: 2201DR-104
• ULTRIX-FR12 Quick Start Guide, Ross Part Number: 2101DR-602
• Ultrix SFP Modules Guide, Ross Part Number: 2101DR-008
• ULTRIX-FR12 User Guide, Ross Part Number: 2101DR-604
Documentation Conventions
Special text formats are used in this guide to identify parts of the user interface, text that a user
must enter, or a sequence of menus and sub-menus that must be followed to reach a particular
command.
Interface Elements
Bold text is used to identify a user interface element such as a dialog box, menu item, or button. For
example:
In the Save Layout dialog, click OK.
User Entered Text
Courier text is used to identify text that a user must enter. For example: