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CPU-ETH2 Controller Card
Control Interfaces
• Provides ultra-robust Ethernet connectivity for LAN/WAN
• Accelerated data throughput: allows video thumbnail and audio level meter and line
scope streaming from all installed modular cards
• Linux-based operating system for robust, mission-critical operations
• Removable Compact Flash memory card for portable and quickly-recoverable device
and frame configuration
• User-configurable GPI alarm port
• Features front display panel and push-buttons for local configuration of cards and
frame
• Can be remotely configured via iControl
• Provides card and frame health monitoring and status reporting
• Provides extensive frame monitoring:
• Ethernet port monitoring, with communication settings and overall bit rate
• detailed bitrate and communication thoughput from individual cards
• self-monitoring with CPU load, memory usage
• Power Supply and GPI status reporting
• Individual Card parameter storage for easy card swapping
• Communication speeds of up to 10 Mbps via Ethernet ports
Control Interfaces
The CPU-ETH2 controller is the control point for the Densité 3+ FR1 frame and the Densité-
series cards installed in the frame. There are no separate operating controls on the frame or
cards.
The CPU-ETH2 supports two methods for card control, and these two are also used to
configure and operate the CPU-ETH2 itself.
Using the Ethernet interface
The CPU-ETH2 controller supports remote operation through two rear-panel 10/100 Base-T
ethernet ports, using Grass Valley’s iControl or a third-party solution. The command set
available for communicating with a DENSITÉ frame permits more complex and
comprehensive control, parameter storage, and field upgrading than is supported by the
local control panel.
• This manual describes the iControl panels associated with the CPU-ETH2 and their use.
• Please consult the iControl User’s Guide for information about setting up and operating
iControl.
To open the iControl service panel for the CPU-ETH2
In iControl Navigator or iControl Websites, double-click on the icon of the controller to
open its control panel.
