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196 K2 Storage System Instruction Manual July 3, 2007
Chapter 5 Installing the Level 3R Storage System
resolution. This directs the streaming traffic to the correct port. Refer to the K2
Media Client System Guide for a complete explanation.
• K2 Media Servers in the role of FTP server must be on the streaming network, as
they provide the FTP interface for shared storage streaming traffic. External
(shared) storage K2 Media Clients do not need to be on the streaming network
because they do not send or receive streaming traffic.
• On the external storage K2 Media Client, the two control GigE ports are configured
as a team. The control team shares a single IP address. Do not attempt to un-team
the control ports. On the Level 3R K2 Storage System (a redundant K2 Storage
System), both control ports are connected and the control team provides
redundancy.
• On the external storage K2 Media Client, the two media (iSCSI) GigE ports are not
teamed. On the Level 3R K2 Storage System (a redundant K2 Storage System),
both media ports are connected and each media port is assigned to a different media
(iSCSI) network, which is required for redundancy.
Also refer to “About networks and FTP” on page 318 and “Design considerations for
Ethernet switches” on page 388 .
Use the following procedures as necessary to implement your networking strategies.
NOTE: It is recommended that you configure Streaming network IP addresses
using the K2 System Configuration application, rather than doing so on the local
machine using standard Windows procedures.
Networking tips
• Before beginning network configuration, determine the IP addresses and names
needed for the machines in your K2 system. Work with the network administrator
at your facility to have those IP addresses and names available for your use.
• Establish a consistent convention for machine names and IP addresses. It is
recommended that you embed a root name or other unique identifier for this
particular K2 Storage System in the computer name. Also, a common convention
for IP addresses is to use a numerical pattern or sequence in the IP addresses to
indicate device-types and/or ports, as in the following example:
NOTE: This example assumes a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0