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PDR 100 Fibre Channel Installation
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A Profile Video Network requires an Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) to
communicate command and status information between systems. If your Profile
systems are not connected to an existing LAN, Grass Valley Group recommends
Ethernet connection to a LAN hub or switch.
Similarly, connecting more than two Profile systems to a Fibre Channel Network
requires the use of a Fibre Channel hub or switch. In addition, each Profile system
more than 25 meters from the Fibre Channel hub, switch or another Profile system
needs a fiber-optic cable and copper-to-fiber cable adapters. Figure 2 shows an
example of connecting Profile systems up to and more than 25 meters apart.
Figure 2. Example - Profile System Fibre Channel Connections
The hubs, switches, and the adapters are not part of this Fibre Channel kit, but may
be purchased separately by contacting your Grass Valley Group representative.
Figure 3 shows the two hubs and Figure 4 shows a copper-to-fiber cable adapter.
Table 2 lists the Hub and Adapter part numbers.
0033-8
Up to 25m
(use copper cable)
From 25m to 500m
(use fiber-optic cable)
Profile3
Profile1
Profile2
Fibre Channel Hub
