Chapter 3 System Installation with the Content-
Server 3000 Series
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Harmonic MediaGrid Release 4.1
Connecting the Harmonic MediaGrid 3000 System Components
Connecting Network Switches to the Client Network: One-rack System
This section provides instructions for connecting the network switches in a one-rack Harmonic
MediaGrid system to the client network. Refer to
Connecting Network Switches to the Client Network:
for other connection options.
Refer to the following figure when connecting the network switches to the client network.
NOTE:
The switches shown in
are provided as examples only. Your switches may vary from the
ones shown.
IMPORTANT:
If you are supplying your own network switches, make sure to use only Harmonic
MediaGrid-qualified switches in your Harmonic MediaGrid system. To find out if a switch is Harmonic
MediaGrid-qualified, contact your Harmonic representative.
Figure 3–29: Network Switches and Client Network Connections
To connect the network switches to the client network:
1. Connect CX4 cables to Port A2 and to Port A3 on the first switch. Push in the locking device
on both ends of the CX4 cable to ensure the cable connector is locked in place. Connect the
other end of each cable to the client network.
NOTE:
Use ports A1 and A4 on the switch for fiber optic-cable connections.
2. Connect CX4 cables to Port A2 and to Port A3 on the second switch. Push in the locking
device on both ends of the CX4 cable to ensure the cable connector is locked in place.
Connect the other end of each cable to the client network.
Connecting the Power Cables in a System with ContentServer 3000 Series
to complete
the hardware installation.
Connecting Network Switches to the Client Network: Two-rack System
This section provides instructions for interconnecting a two-rack Harmonic MediaGrid system.
Refer to the following figure when connecting the systems.
NOTE:
The switches shown in
are provided as examples only. Your switches may vary from the
ones shown.
To Client Network
First Switch
Second Switch