Making Connections; Data And Signal Connections - Telestream Lightspeed Live Capture User Manual

40 Installing and Maintaining the Server

Making Connections

Making Connections
This topic describes the server's connectors and how to connect to them. Follow the
order of connections given here:
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Data and Signal Connections

Make the following data and signal connections at the back of the server unit:
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Note: The Lightspeed Live Stream server can generate large amounts of network
traffic when actively streaming. To prevent possible network issues, consult with your
IT administrator to determine the best network configuration for your environment.
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Lightspeed Live Server Rear Panel:
Data and Signal Connections
Power Requirements and Connections
Make Ethernet LAN connections to provide network connectivity.
Connect devices, such as a keyboard and mouse, to the USB connectors (optional).
Connect a dedicated IPMI LAN to the IPMI port (optional).
Connect a monitor to the VGA connector (optional).
Connect SDI video sources to the connectors on the SDI input card using the sup-
plied mini-to-BNC SDI cables.
Connect an analog LTC timecode source to the BNC input connector marked with
an R (leftmost) on the SDI input card. This input is configured for an analog audio
signal containing Longitudinal Timecode (LTC) encoded with SMPTE timecode
data, as defined by SMPTE 12M.
Note: This input is for analog LTC only and is not intended for use as a sync
reference.
Connect the optional 4-Port RS422 VTR Interface Kit to a USB port. See
RS-422 VTR Interface.
AC Power Connectors
4 Onboard 10Gb
Ethernet LAN ports
1 PCI half height x8
expansion slot for
Telestream approved
SDI input Card
cards only
2 USB COM
IPMI port
(dedicated)
Appendix C:
GPU Card
LTC
VGA
4 mini-BNC
SDI Inputs
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