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Getting Started
About this Document
The GV Node User Manual is intended to help you set up your GV Node to maximize its
flexibility and efficiency in the most common scenarios.
For installation and initial configuration instructions, refer to the Quick Start Guide that was
shipped with your GV Node.
Note:
In line with our commitment to environmental preservation, only the
Quick Start Guide for your GV Node, and some ancillary documents (e.g.
welcome letters, warranty cards) are distributed in printed form. You can
obtain the latest version of the manuals, the Release Notes, as well as
software and useful data, from the
Documentation Library
section, and from
the
Downloads
section of Grass Valley’s website.
After completing the procedures in the Quick Start Guide, your GV Node will be configured
as follows:
• Installed in a rack.
• Connected to your local IP network.
• Registered to iControl.
• Preliminary configuration completed for:
• CPU-ETH3 controller.
• IFM-2T fabric module.
• XIO-4901 SDI I/O modular cards.
If your GV Node is equipped with one or more KMX-4911 multiviewer cards, you must
consult the
KMX-4911 Quick Start Guide
for their initial configuration.
About GV Node
Frame
The 4 RU GV Node frame incorporates dual redundant power supplies, a frame controller
and the fabric module, as well as 16 modular card slots. All signal and control connections
are made on the rear panel. The front door opens to provide access to the controller, fabric
module and power supplies for maintenance, and also to the modular card slots. The
controller card’s touch screen interface is accessible though an aperture in the door.
Power supplies and modular cards are hot-swappable. The frame is front-to-back air-cooled
and all modules, redundant PSUs and fans are monitored to provide status via GPI or the
Ethernet port.
