GRASS VALLEY K2 SUMMIT Datasheet

K2 Summit
Production Client
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the K2 summit production client
is optimized for a broad range of
production and broadcast applications.
K2 summit is the only server that
supports end-to-end sd/hd workflows
in dVcpro, MpeG-2, and aVc-intra
formats.
The K2 Summit Production Client is a
™
major enhancement to the K2 family.
It is optimized for production and live
event workflows as well as broadcast
applications. Teamed with the K2 Dyno
replay controller, it offers an ideal
solution for live events such as sports,
concerts, and any application that
requires quick access to recorded media.
As with all K2 media clients, you can
configure a K2 Summit as part of a SAN
solution comprised of multiple media
clients, K2 media server, and K2 RAID
storage—or deploy a standalone client
with internal or external storage and
built-in server for use in a distributed
environment. Both the SAN and
standalone systems are optimized to
work in a file-based environment.
K2 Platform – Overview
The K2 platform is comprised of one or
more K2 media clients connected to one

KEY FEATURES

• Two- or four-channel configurations:
— SD: DV, IMX, and MPEG-2 I-Frame &
Long GOP
— HD: DV, XDCAM HD, XDCAM EX,
MPEG-2 I-Frame & Long GOP , and
AVC-Intra
• Play different formats back-to-back:
— SD and HD clips
— 720p/1080i
— DV/MPEG/AVC-Intra
• Instant replay capability
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or more K2 media servers and K2 RAID-
protected storage. The K2 media client
performs all video and audio I/O using
built-in encoders and decoders. You
can attach more than 100 media client
™
channels to the K2 media servers and
RAID system.
For its part, the K2 media server
manages the file system and controls
file transfer protocol (FTP) operations. K2
storage offers options for internal drives
or external RAID systems that can scale
to more than 50 terabytes.

K2 Summit Production Client

The K2 Summit Production Client
is a 2 RU platform with redundant
hot-swappable power supplies, and
redundant Ethernet ports. It includes
an Embedded OS that runs off of a
CompactFlash system drive providing
fast and reliable operation. To provide a
cost-effective design with no single point
• ChannelFlex -compatible with
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AppCenterElite:
— Multicam mode
— Super SloMo mode
— 3D mode
— Video + key mode
• HD/SD-SDI monitor output with
Timecode burn-in and custom text
overlays
• Multiviewer monitor mode with
custom text overlays
• iSCSI or Fibre Channel connection to
K2-SAN shared storage
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of failure, each K2 Summit SAN client
offers two iSCSI or Fibre Channel ports
to provide a backup data path in case of
a failure.
To this architecture we've added our
Emmy Award-winning core video
®
technology. Each channel is built around
a high-performance RISC processor, an
embedded real-time operating system,
and performs video/audio processing in
the robust and secure manner needed
for a 24/7, frame-accurate environment.

K2 Production Features

The K2 Summit Production Client has
been specifically designed for the
needs of live event productions such as
sporting events where instant replays
need to be available immediately at the
push of a button.
All channels are bi-directional and can
easily and quickly switch between record
and play.
• Built-In Mix Effects on each channel:
— Video dissolves and audio cross
fades supported via APIs and
AppCenterPro playlist
• Fast boot times with embedded OS
on CompactFlash
• Up to 8 internal hard disk drives or
solid state drives (SSD)
• Import/export all formats as MXF
OP1a, SMPTE 360M (GXF), or
QuickTime
• File system enables edit-in-place of
QuickTime files