Physical Requirements
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Section 2: Preparation
C100 HDS Installation Manual
c
omPuter For
F
iLe
m
anagement
The Blackrock processor – in addition to providing the DSP capability – functions as the file sever to its internal RAID
storage array. It will be necessary to have access to a computer which can communicate with this server (using SAMBA
share) to access operator project files, to update the console’s system software, to perform basic configuration and to
gain access to SNMP status information.
The PC used for communication with the Blackrock can either be connected over the facility’s TCP/IP network or can be
a local Ethernet connection. (Note that if connecting directly then the cable may need to be of the ‘crossover’ type).
The computer selected will need to have an SSH terminal client installed –
‘PuTTY’
, for example, if using a PC. Macintosh
users can use the
‘Terminal’
utility included with OSX.
The Blackrock processor does not support wireless networking.
c
omPuter For
morSe c
onFiguration
If a MORSE router has been specified it will also require connection to a PC. The PC chosen can be the same one as used
for file management providing it is equipped with two separate network ports (MORSE router connects to the SSL
network, file management uses TCP/IP and the two networks need to be kept separate).
For additional network connection detail see pages 2-8 and 3-5.
n
etWork
H
ubS
/S
WitcHeS
The Blackrock processor is fitted with an internal 5-port hub. However, this will not be sufficient to form the console
network for the majority of studio installations* so additional hubs will need to be provided.
* Redundant systems, systems that include a MORSE router or systems with GPI/O units, will always require at least one
external Ethernet hub. A hub may also be required to create the ipMIDI network.
Hubs or switched provided must be at 100mb capable.
For additional network connection detail see pages 2-8, 3-5 and 3-29.
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