Grass Valley K2 TX-MAM Server Installation v.2.2
K2 TX/MAM Server
Installation and Service Manual
Document version: 2.2 - 12-20-2012
Contents
1 Grass Valley Product Support ........................................................................................... 3
2 About this document .......................................................................................................... 3
3 Shipping kit contents ......................................................................................................... 3
4 Credentials ........................................................................................................................ 3
5 Site preparation ................................................................................................................. 4
5.1 Physical Specifications ............................................................................................................ 4
5.2 Environmental Requirements .................................................................................................. 4
5.3 Cable advice ............................................................................................................................ 4
6 Installation and configuration of the TX/MAM main and backup nodes ............................ 5
6.1 Placing the servers in the rack and connecting cables ........................................................... 6
6.2 Configuring the TX/MAM servers’ IP-addresses ..................................................................... 8
6.3 Configuring the TX/MAM main and backup database server and virtual IP-address ............. 8
6.4 Configuring the ini-files .......................................................................................................... 11
6.5 Configuring ini-files ................................................................................................................ 11
6.6 Configuring time settings ....................................................................................................... 12
7 Indicators and status information .................................................................................... 12
8 Service Instructions ......................................................................................................... 12
9 Appendix: TX/MAM server network ports ........................................................................ 13
10 Appendix: Manually configuring the TX/MAM main and backup server ......................... 14
11 Appendix: Changing an IP-address ................................................................................ 15
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1 Grass Valley Product Support
From command line:
Contact information: http://www.grassvalley.com/support/contact
U.S Technical Support: +1 800-547-4989 or +1 530 478 4148 or E-mail: Please use our online form
All other countries Technical Support: +800 80 80 20 20 or +33 1 48 25 20 20 or E-mail:
callcentre@grassvalley.com
FAQ: http://grassvalley.novosolutions.net/
Training: https://grassvalley.csod.com/LMS/catalog/Main.aspx?tab_page_id=-67&tab_id=6
2 About this document
This document applies to TX/MAM release 2.2.
This manual describes following topics:
• server installation
• initial setup
• service instructions
The K2 Edge Smart Playout Center Commissioning Manual and TX/MAM User Manual describe
further configuration of TX/MAM.
3 Shipping kit contents
The shipping kit contains:
• K2 TX/MAM server
• Front
• Rack mount Kit
• Dell documentation
• USB-stick with documentation
• If applicable: software dongle
• Licenses
Please refer to the Dell documentation for Safety Instructions.
4 Credentials
The default credentials for the K2 TX/MAM Server are:
User: root
Password: proot123
Via the web interface:
User: sysdba
Password: masterkey
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5 Site preparation
424x44x795mm/16.7"x 1.7"x 31.2" (excl. connectors & front panel)
Operating environment
10˚C to 25˚C / 32˚F to 86˚F
Relative humidity
10% to 90% non-condensing
5.1 Physical Specifications
Size (WxHxD)
5.2 Environmental Requirements
5.3 Cable advice
For HD-environments: use CAT 6/ CAT 6e cables and compatible connectors.
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6 Installation and configuration of the TX/MAM main and
backup nodes
The steps for installation and network configuration of the TX/MAM servers are:
1) Place the servers in the rack and connect cables.
2) Configure the TX/MAM servers’ network settings.
3) Configure the main and backup server and the virtual IP-address.
4) Configure applicable ini-files.
Do not use the Dell Quick Installation Guide provided with the Dell CD-ROM package. This guide
includes instructions for using the OpenManage software CD-ROM to install an operating system,
which is not necessary on the Grass Valley product.
Please refer to the Dell documentation for Safety Instructions.
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