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Page 5: Table Of Contents
About documentation for previous K2 SANs...................23 Chapter 1: Product description....................29 K2 SAN overview description.........................30 K2 SAN key features..........................30 What's new in the K2 10Gv2 SAN......................31 K2 Storage types and terms........................31 K2 SAN descriptions..........................32 Basic K2 SAN description........................33 Redundant K2 SAN description......................34 Basic Nearline K2 SAN description.....................35...
Page 6 Upgrading firmware on HP switch.......................73 Setting up the control point PC.......................74 Install SiteConfig on control point PC....................75 Chapter 5: Planning and implementing a K2 SAN with SiteConfig........79 About developing a system description....................80 Importing a system description.......................80 About device and host names........................81 Modifying a device name........................81...
Page 7 About K2 SAN licensing........................122 About QOS on the K2 SAN........................122 Importing a SiteConfig system description into K2Config..............123 Configuring the basic K2 SAN - Online and Production...............123 Prerequisites for initial configuration - Basic K2 SAN................123 Defining a new K2 SAN........................125 Configuring the server - Part 1......................128 Configuring RAID..........................132...
Page 8 Pre-failover behavior.........................247 Control Team failover behavior......................248 K2 client media (iSCSI) connection failover behavior................249 K2 Media Server failover behavior....................251 K2 Media Server failover with Control team failover behavior............252 Chapter 10: Description of K2 SAN Devices.................253 Device terminology..........................254 Control point PC description.........................254 K2 Ethernet switch description......................255...
Page 9 Triggering an intentional failover......................280 Recovering from a failover.........................281 Working with K2 Media Servers......................282 Accessing K2 Media Server features in the K2Config application ...........282 Taking a K2 Media Server out of service...................282 Using the Stop button in Server Control Panel..................283 Placing a K2 Media Server in service ....................284 Shutting down or restarting a K2 Media Server................284...
Page 10 (redundant FSMs)....................341 Fibre Channel connected clients (redundant FSMs).................342 Explanations and procedures.......................343 General guidelines..........................343 K2 RAID Fibre Channel port redundant configuration..............343 Installing SANsurfer Switch Manager software.................345 Uninstalling SANsurfer Switch Manager software................345 Fibre Channel switch domains......................345 Fibre Channel switch zoning......................345 Fibre Channel fabric cabling......................350...
Page 11: Safety Summaries
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Page 12 The following caution statements identify conditions or practices that can result in damage to equipment or other property — Do not operate this product from a power source that applies more than Use correct power source the voltage specified for the product. K2 Installation and Service Manual 15 November 2012...
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Page 19 Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Grass Valley can affect emission compliance and could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Page 20 Grass Valley equipment. This section contains Grass Valley’s recommended ESD guidelines that should be followed when handling electrostatic discharge sensitive (ESDS) items. These minimal...
Page 21 Safety Summaries Recommended ESD Guidelines Follow these guidelines when handling Grass Valley equipment: • Only trained personnel that are connected to a grounding system should handle ESDS items. • Do not open any protective bag, box, or special shipping packaging until you have been grounded.
Page 22 * For situations where an ESD garment is used as part of the wrist strap grounding path, the total system resistance, including the person, garment, and grounding cord, must be less than 3.5 x 10 ohm. K2 Installation and Service Manual 15 November 2012...
Page 23: Preface
K2 storage in both basic (non-redundant) and redundant configurations. Refer to the sections that apply your K2 SAN's configuration. For custom K2 SANs that do not fit one of these pre-defined levels, you must work with your Grass Valley representative for installation and operation.
Page 24 PDF file For the installer of a K2 product with direct connect storage If you are installing a standalone K2 system, such as a K2 Summit system, with direct connect external RAID storage, refer to documentation in the following sequence: Find this document…...
Page 25 Valley website. The following URL allows you to browse by K2 software version: http://www.grassvalley.com/dl/k2_summit You can also find the Documentation Set on the USB Recovery Flash drive that ships with your K2 Summit/Solo system. The Documentation Set includes the following K2 product documents:...
Page 26 The K2 FCP Connect product has its own documentation set, described as follows: GV Connect User Manual Provides instructions for using GV Connect, which is a Final Cut Pro plugin, to access and work with K2 assets. GV Connect is part of the K2 FCP Connect product. GV Browse User Manual...
Page 27 Dell Server Documentation If your system includes a Grass Valley product on a Dell server platform, refer to the applicable Grass Valley product manual for installation and configuration information. However, a full set of Dell server documentation has been provided on the Dell Product Documentation CD-ROM. Refer to the documents on this CD-ROM only as required by procedures in Grass Valley product manual.
Page 28 Preface K2 Installation and Service Manual 15 November 2012...
Page 29: Chapter 1: Product Description
This section contains the following topics: • K2 SAN overview description • K2 SAN key features • What's new in the K2 10Gv2 SAN • K2 Storage types and terms • K2 SAN descriptions 15 November 2012 K2 Installation and Service Manual...
Page 30: K2 San Overview Description
A custom-designed Fibre Channel SAN is also available in which clients access RAID storage via a Fibre Channel network, and the K2 Media Server connects via Ethernet for control functions only. Refer to related topics in "K2 System Guide" for diagrams and explanations of the media file system and the media database.
Page 31: What's New In The K2 10Gv2 San
Online – Online storage is considered “Tier 1” K2 storage in that it is suitable for both record and play. The purpose of an online SAN is to record and play media for broadcast or other on-air applications.
Page 32: K2 San Descriptions
Grass Valley must design your K2 SAN for increased bandwidth. Stand-alone – This is not shared storage. It is the local storage for a K2 Media Client, K2 Summit Production Client, or K2 Solo Media Server. Stand-alone storage can be internal media drives or direct-connect K2 RAID devices.
Page 33: Basic K2 San Description
Optional 10 Gig NH K2 Media Servers are available to provide additional FTP bandwidth. If the optional NH server is used, all FTP traffic goes to this server, so the K2 Media Server is not cabled or configured for FTP.
Page 34: Redundant K2 San Description
RAID Expansion Chassis (optional) The redundant K2 SAN can be an online SAN or a production SAN. The SAN has two Ethernet switches connected by Inter-Switch Links (ISLs) to support a redundant Ethernet fabric. The SAN also has redundant K2 Media Servers. The servers are configured to have identical roles. This provides redundancy for database, file system, iSCSI bridge, and FTP roles.
Page 35: Basic Nearline K2 San Description
3.5 inch 7.2K drives with 12 drives per chassis. Optional 10 Gig NH K2 Media Servers are available to provide additional FTP bandwidth. If the optional NH server is used, all FTP traffic goes to this server, so neither K2 Media Server is cabled or configured for FTP.
Page 36: Redundant Nearline K2 San Description
The basic Nearline SAN has one Ethernet switch. The SAN also has one 10 Gig NH K2 Media Server. The NH server for a Nearline system has two ports for Fibre Channel connections. NH servers do not have media (iSCSI) ports.
Page 37 The redundant Nearline SAN has two Ethernet switches, connected by Inter-Switch Links (ISLs) to support a redundant Ethernet fabric. The SAN also has two 10 Gig NH K2 Media Servers. The NH server for a Nearline system has two ports for Fibre Channel connections. NH servers do not have media (iSCSI) ports.
Page 38 Product description K2 Installation and Service Manual 15 November 2012...
Page 39: Chapter 2: Preparing For Installation
Chapter Preparing for installation This section contains the following topics: • K2 SAN installation checklists • Understanding system concepts 15 November 2012 K2 Installation and Service Manual...
Page 40: K2 San Installation Checklists
Set subnet mask and other in the SiteConfig system page 81, Modifying the settings. description. control network on page 81, Modifying the FTP/streaming network on page 83, Modifying a media (iSCSI) network on page 85 K2 Installation and Service Manual 15 November 2012...
Page 41: Software Update Checklist
Check software on devices Checking all currently — installed software on devices Upgrade/install software to About deploying software for Refer to K2 Release Notes. devices from control point PC the K2 SAN on page 112 Next: SAN configuration checklist 15 November 2012...
Page 42: San Configuration Checklist
The control network applies to both online, production, and nearline K2 SANs. All the devices of the K2 SAN are on the control network. Stand-alone K2 clients can also be on the same control network.
Page 43: Streaming/Ftp Network Description
B side. K2 Media Servers with other roles, such as FTP server, are likewise balanced between A and B sides. • K2 RAID - When a K2 RAID device has redundant controllers, controller 0 is on the A side and controller 1 is on the B side.
Page 44: Networking Tips
B media port connects to the B media network. • K2 Media Server - A server has one port available for connection to a media network. This is a 10 Gig iSCSI interface adapter, which supports the functionality of a TCP/IP Offload Engine (TOE).
Page 45: Host Table Tips
"anomaly" that might be confusing if not considered in future troubleshooting activities. For each SAN (shared storage) K2 client, add the "_he0" suffix to the hostname but then associate that hostname with the K2 Media Server's FTP/streaming network IP address, not the K2 client's IP address.
Page 46 Preparing for installation K2 Installation and Service Manual 15 November 2012...
Page 47: Chapter 3: Cabling K2 San Devices
Chapter Cabling K2 SAN devices This section contains the following topics: • To follow cabling instructions • Basic K2 SAN - Online or Production • Redundant K2 SAN - Online or Production • Basic Nearline K2 SAN • Redundant Nearline K2 SAN •...
Page 48: To Follow Cabling Instructions
To follow cabling instructions for your K2 Storage Area Network (SAN), do the following: 1. Find the system cabling diagram that matches your K2 system. 2. Follow the references below the system diagram to locate cabling instructions for the individual devices of your K2 system.
Page 49: Redundant K2 San - Online Or Production
Cabling K2 SAN devices Redundant K2 SAN - Online or Production K2 clients FTP/streaming Ethernet Control Switches ISLs NH Servers (optional) K2 Media Control point PC Servers Fibre Channel Fibre Channel RAID Primary Chassis RAID Expansion Chassis (optional) To cable this K2 SAN device…...
Page 50: Basic Nearline K2 San
Control point PC NH K2 Media Server Fibre Channel connection RAID Chassis RAID Expansion Chassis To cable this K2 SAN device… Of this model or Turn to these instructions: platform… Gigabit Ethernet Switch HP 2910 K2-SWE basic nearline on page 54...
Page 51: Cable K2 Summit System
K2 RAID redundant nearline on page 60 Cable K2 Summit system As directed by the system diagram for your K2 storage, cable the K2 Summit system using the instructions in this section. K2-XDP basic These cabling instructions apply to the following: •...
Page 52: Cable Ethernet Switch
Do not use HP’s 12-24 screws, as they can cause thread damage. Provide power to the switch. K2-SWE basic online/production These cabling instructions apply to the following: • HP 29xx series Gigabit Ethernet switch on a basic (non-redundant) online or production K2 SAN. Front view Rear view...
Page 53: K2-Swe Redundant Online/Production
Connect the client’s iSCSI connection to one of the media ports on a switch and the client’s control connection to one of the control ports on the same switch. If you have more than one optional NH10GE K2 Media Servers, balance servers between switch A and switch B.
Page 54: K2-Swe Basic Nearline
Cabling K2 SAN devices K2-SWE basic nearline These cabling instructions apply to the following: • HP 29xx series Gigabit Ethernet switch on a nearline K2 SAN with one NH K2 Media Server. Front view Rear view To server Use SFP+ cable...
Page 55: Cable K2 Media Server
Cabling K2 SAN devices Cable K2 Media Server As directed by the system diagram for your K2 SAN, cable the K2 Media Server or Servers for your K2 SAN using the instructions in this section. K2-SVR basic These cabling instructions apply to the following: •...
Page 56: Cable Nh10Ge K2 Media Server
8 – 7 9 – No Connect Cable NH10GE K2 Media Server As directed by the system diagram for your K2 SAN, cable the NH10GE K2 Media Server or Servers for your K2 SAN using the instructions in this section K2-SVR-NH10GE online/production These cabling instructions apply to the following: •...
Page 57: K2-Svr-Nh10Ge Basic Nearline
Before cabling, install the K2 RAID chassis in its permanent location. After mounting the chassis in the rack, you must secure brackets to the front rail to support the Grass Valley bezel. Refer to related topics in this document for rack mount instructions.
Page 58: K2 Raid Basic Online/Production
You do not need to manually set a Fibre Channel address ID on controllers or a chassis address on Expansion chassis. As directed by the system diagram for your storage system, cable the K2 RAID devices using the instructions in this section.
Page 59: K2 Raid Basic Nearline
Cabling K2 SAN devices Continue this cable pattern for additional Expansion Chassis. K2 RAID basic nearline These cabling instructions apply to the following: • K2 10Gv2 RAID on a basic nearline K2 SAN. 15 November 2012 K2 Installation and Service Manual...
Page 60: K2 Raid Redundant Nearline
Continue this cable pattern for additional Expansion Chassis. K2 RAID redundant nearline These cabling instructions apply to the following: • K2 10Gv2 RAID on a Nearline K2 SAN. Continue this cable pattern for additional Expansion Chassis. K2 Installation and Service Manual...
Page 61: Chapter 4: Setting Up The K2 San Infrastructure
Chapter Setting up the K2 SAN infrastructure This section contains the following topics: • Setting up the Ethernet switch • Setting up the control point PC 15 November 2012 K2 Installation and Service Manual...
Page 62: Setting Up The Ethernet Switch
It is not required that a GigE switch be dedicated to the Nearline system. If enough “control” ports (non-iSCSI ports) are available on a switch or switches configured for an online K2 SAN, the Nearline system can be connected to those control ports.
Page 63 14. When prompted for the password, type a password of up to 16 ASCII characters with no spaces and press Enter The password can be one that is used on other K2 devices, such as “adminGV!”, or it can be your site's administrator password. 15. When prompted to enter the password again, retype the password and press Enter 16.
Page 64 Boot Rom Version: K.12.12 Current Boot : Primary 30. Check the Primary Image Version and refer to related topics in "K2 Release Notes" for information about currently supported versions. If instructed to change the firmware on the switch, do so before continuing.
Page 65: Configuring The Ethernet Switch Via The Web Interface
Setting up the K2 SAN infrastructure 31. Type the following, then press Enter menu The main menu opens. 32. From the main menu, choose and press Reboot Switch Enter When prompted “Continue Reboot…?', answer yes (press the y key) to proceed.
Page 66 Setting up the K2 SAN infrastructure 4. In the switch’s configuration application, choose , then Configuration Device Features 5. Set Spanning Tree to and click Apply Changes If prompted, log in with the switch’s administrator username and password. 6. Click Port Configuration 7.
Page 67 Setting up the K2 SAN infrastructure 8. If you do not need trunks, such as on a one-switch system, skip to the next step in this procedure. If you need trunks, such as on a two-switch system with ISLs, do the following: a) Select (Ctrl + Click) the trunked ports.
Page 68 Setting up the K2 SAN infrastructure 10. Click Modify Selected Ports 11. Make sure Port Enabled is set to , leave Mode as default of Auto 12. Set Flow Control as follows: Set to Disable 13. Click Apply Settings Wait until settings are applied and the Web interface becomes active.
Page 69 Setting up the K2 SAN infrastructure 15. Choose VLAN Configuration If prompted, log in with the switch’s administrator username and password. 16. Create a new Media (iSCSI) VLAN as follows: a) Click Add/Remove VLANs b) In the VLAN Name field enter...
Page 70 Select all the odd numbered ports. (Tip: Use Ctrl + Click.) c) Also select port A1. This is the 10 Gig SFP+ port on the back of the switch that connects to the K2 Media Server for media (iSCSI) traffic.
Page 71: Configuring Qos On The Gige Switch
Setting up the K2 SAN infrastructure 20. Click the tab. VLAN Configuration 21. If you have a trunk, verify that for the default VLAN the trunk is displayed in the Tagged Ports column. 22. If you have two switches, repeat this procedure for the other switch.
Page 72: Verify Flow Control Setting On The Gige Switch
Setting up the K2 SAN infrastructure 2. Type the following, then press Enter config You are now in configuration mode. 3. Type the following, then press Enter qos queue-config 2-queues This limits the number of active queues within the switch giving the most buffering to VLANs 1 and 60 4.
Page 73: Upgrading Firmware On Hp Switch
Setting up the K2 SAN infrastructure • You have network access to the switch Use this procedure to check flow control settings, and if necessary, configure flow control to “off” (disabled) for all ports. 1. If you have not already done so, from a network connected PC open the MS-DOS command prompt and login to the switch as administrator, as follows: a) Telnet to the switch.
Page 74: Setting Up The Control Point Pc
• Use the Grass Valley Control Point PC that comes from the factory with software pre-installed. • Use a PC that you own and install the required software. 1. For either option, you must do the following for the Control Point PC that runs the K2 System Configuration application: a) Assign a control network IP address to the PC.
Page 75: Install Siteconfig On Control Point Pc
Setting up the K2 SAN infrastructure Install SiteConfig on control point PC Work through the following topics to install the SiteConfig application on the control point PC. About installing SiteConfig SiteConfig uses a protocol that involves sending Ethernet broadcast messages to discover and configure devices.
Page 76 • The PC is connected to the LAN on which all the devices to be managed are connected. • There are no routed paths to the devices to be managed. 1. Procure SiteConfig installation files from the Grass Valley website or via other distribution mechanisms.
Page 77 Setting up the K2 SAN infrastructure 5. Open the Windows operating system Services control panel on the PC and look for an entry called " ProductFrame Discovery Agent". The Discovery Agent must be installed on the SiteConfig PC so that the PC can be discovered by SiteConfig and added to the system description as a managed device.
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Page 79: Chapter 5: Planning And Implementing A K2 San With Siteconfig
Chapter Planning and implementing a K2 SAN with SiteConfig This section contains the following topics: • About developing a system description • Importing a system description • About device and host names • Modifying a device name • Modifying the control network •...
Page 80: About Developing A System Description
About developing a system description You use SiteConfig to create or modify a system description for the K2 SAN. You can do this in your planning phase, even before you have devices installed or cabled. Your goal is to have the SiteConfig system description accurately represent all aspects of your devices and networks before you begin actually implementing any networking or other configuration tasks.
Page 81: About Device And Host Names
Planning and implementing a K2 SAN with SiteConfig About device and host names In SiteConfig, a device can have different names, as follows: • Device name — This is a name for display in SiteConfig only. It is stored in the SiteConfig system description, but not written to the actual device.
Page 82 Planning and implementing a K2 SAN with SiteConfig 2. Proceed as follows: • In the list view, right-click the Control network and select Details The Network Settings dialog box opens. K2 Installation and Service Manual 15 November 2012...
Page 83: Modifying The Ftp/Streaming Network
Type Ethernet is required Usage Control is required Redundancy None is required. This is true even on a redundant K2 SAN. (Only the iSCSI network is redundant on a redundant K2 SAN.) Name Control is recommended Exclude from Host Unselected is required...
Page 84 Planning and implementing a K2 SAN with SiteConfig 2. Proceed as follows: • In the list view, right-click the Streaming network and select Details The Network Settings dialog box opens. K2 Installation and Service Manual 15 November 2012...
Page 85: Modifying A Media (Iscsi) Network
Type Ethernet is required Usage FileTransfer is required Redundancy None is required. This is true even on a redundant K2 SAN. (Only the iSCSI network is redundant on a redundant K2 SAN.) Name Streaming is recommended Exclude from Host Unselected is required...
Page 86 • If the K2 SAN is basic (non-redundant), in the list view, right-click the iSCSI network and select Details • If the K2 SAN is redundant, in the list view, first right-click the primary iSCSI network and select . Then proceed to modify the primary iSCSI network. After the primary iSCSI Details network is modified, repeat these steps and modify the secondary iSCSI network.
Page 87: About Ip Configuration Of Network Interfaces On Devices
StorageNetworking is required Redundancy None is required for a basic (non-redundant) K2 SAN Primary is required for a redundant K2 SAN media network A Secondary is required for a redundant K2 SAN media network B Name iSCSI (non-Redundant) is recommended for a basic (non-redundant) K2...
Page 88: Placeholder Device Ip Configuration
Planning and implementing a K2 SAN with SiteConfig Placeholder device IP configuration On a placeholder device, you edit network interfaces using the Unmanaged Network Interfaces dialog box. The Unmanaged Network Interfaces dialog box allows you only to save changes to the system description.
Page 89: Modifying K2 Client Unassigned (Unmanaged) Interface
• The system description has a SAN K2 client that is a placeholder device. • The placeholder device has a one or more unmanaged network interfaces. Use this task to modify unmanaged network interfaces on a K2 SAN device as follows: • K2 Summit Production Client 1.
Page 90 Planning and implementing a K2 SAN with SiteConfig 2. In the interfaces list view, right-click an interface and select Edit The Unmanaged Network Interface Details dialog box opens. K2 Installation and Service Manual 15 November 2012...
Page 91: Modifying K2 Media Server Unassigned (Unmanaged) Interface
Disabled, since names are excluded from the hosts file. Disregard. DNS Suffix Disabled, since names are excluded from the hosts file. Disregard. NOTE: There is no FTP/streaming network for a SAN K2 client. On the K2 SAN, FTP/streaming goes to the K2 Media Server. 4. Click to save settings and close.
Page 92 • K2 Media Server • NH K2 Media Server For the K2 Media Server, do not configure the Fibre Channel interface. SiteConfig does not manage this interface. It is represented in SiteConfig only to complete the description of the K2 Media Server.
Page 93 Setting... For media (iSCSI) network interface Network iSCSI (non-Redundant) is required on K2 Media Server for all interfaces of type iSCSI on basic K2 SAN. iSCSI (Primary Redundant) is required on K2 Media Server A for all interfaces of type iSCSI on redundant K2 SAN...
Page 94: About Siteconfig Support On K2 Devices
• The SiteConfig Discovery Agent service must be running on the device, as reported in the Windows Services control panel. For K2 clients and K2 Media Servers shipped new from Grass Valley with K2 software version 7.0 or higher, these requirements are pre-installed. These requirements are pre-installed on recovery images for these K2 systems as well.
Page 95: Assigning Discovered Devices
Planning and implementing a K2 SAN with SiteConfig 2. In the toolbar, click the discover devices button. The Discover Devices dialog box opens. A list of discovered devices is displayed. 3. Click to re-run the discovery mechanism. You can do this if a device that you want to Rescan discover has its network connection restored or otherwise becomes available.
Page 96: Modifying K2 Client Managed Network Interfaces
• K2 Summit Production Client 1. In the tree view select a K2 client, then in the Interfaces list view, identify interfaces as follows: • The SAN K2 client's control interface is a team. Modify the control team interface first. The control team is comprised of two individual interfaces, one for Control Connection #1 and one for Control Connection # 2.
Page 97 Planning and implementing a K2 SAN with SiteConfig 2. In the Interfaces list view determine the interface to configure, as follows: • Identify the interface with which SiteConfig is currently communicating, indicated by the green star overlay icon. This should be the control network interface.
Page 98 Host Files is excluded from the hosts file, regardless of settings here. NOTE: There is no FTP/streaming network for a SAN K2 client. On the K2 SAN, FTP/streaming goes to the K2 Media Server. 7. Evaluate settings on the Planned tab and change if necessary.
Page 99 Planning and implementing a K2 SAN with SiteConfig 8. To modify planned settings, do the following: a) Select the network settings and click Edit The Edit IP Address dialog box opens. b) Edit IP address settings as follows: Setting... For network interface Control Team...
Page 100: Modifying K2 Media Server Managed Network Interfaces
• SiteConfig has communication with the device. • The device is defined in the system description with an appropriate network interface. Use this task to modify managed network interfaces on a K2 SAN device as follows: • K2 Media Server...
Page 101 • After you have successfully configured the control network interface, return to this step to configure each remaining interface. • For the K2 Media Server, do not configure the Fibre Channel interface, which is a non-IP interface. SiteConfig does not manage this interface. It is represented in SiteConfig only to complete the description of the K2 Media Server.
Page 102 Planning and implementing a K2 SAN with SiteConfig 3. In the Interfaces list view, right-click the interface you are configuring and select Edit The Managed Network Interface Details dialog box opens. 4. Identify the interface on the discovered device that you are configuring.
Page 103 Planning and implementing a K2 SAN with SiteConfig 5. Configure naming settings as follows: Setting... For network interface Control Connection Interface Name The device host name. Required. Set To Default Not recommended DNS Suffix Allowed, if applicable to the network. The DNS suffix is added to the interface name.
Page 104 Address Allocation Static is required. IP Address The IP address for this interface on the network. Required. Setting... For basic SAN K2 Media Server any network interface of type iSCSI Network iSCSI (non-Redundant) is required Address Allocation Static is required.
Page 105: Making The Host Name The Same As The Device Name
Planning and implementing a K2 SAN with SiteConfig Setting... For redundant SAN K2 Media Server A any network interface of type iSCSI IP Address The IP address for this interface on the network. Required. Setting... For redundant SAN K2 Media Server B any network interface of type...
Page 106: Pinging Devices From The Pc That Hosts Siteconfig
Planning and implementing a K2 SAN with SiteConfig 4. If enabled, click Set to Device Name This changes the host name to be the same as the device name. 5. Click 6. When prompted, restart the device. Pinging devices from the PC that hosts SiteConfig Prerequisites: •...
Page 107: Generating Host Tables Using Siteconfig
Planning and implementing a K2 SAN with SiteConfig SiteConfig does not automatically deploy hosts files to managed devices as you add or remove devices. If you add or remove devices from the system description, you must re-deploy the modified hosts file to all devices.
Page 108 Planning and implementing a K2 SAN with SiteConfig 4. Do one of the following: • If you are managing host table information yourself, click and save a copy of the Save As hosts file to a location on the control point PC. Then open the copy of the hosts file, copy the desired host table information from it, and paste it into your facility hosts file as desired.
Page 109: Chapter 6: Managing K2 Software
Chapter Managing K2 Software This section contains the following topics: • Configuring K2 software deployment • Backup and Recovery Strategies 15 November 2012 K2 Installation and Service Manual...
Page 110: Configuring K2 Software Deployment
• You typically upgrade K2 Media Servers first, then K2 Media Clients. • Always follow detailed steps in K2 Release Notes for the version of software to which you are upgrading. Use the following topics to manage software deployment on a K2 SAN.
Page 111: Adding A Software Package To A Deployment Group
The Check Software dialog box appears. SiteConfig searches for software on the selected device or devices and gathers information. Progress is reported. 2. When the check is complete, close the Check Software dialog box. 15 November 2012 K2 Installation and Service Manual...
Page 112: About Deploying Software For The K2 San
K2 SAN. The general sequence is to upgrade K2 Media Servers first then the SAN-attached K2 systems. The exact steps can vary from software version to version. Make sure you follow the task flow in the K2 Release Notes for the version of software to which you are upgrading.
Page 113: Recommended Recovery Process
3. Copy the disk image from the E: partition to another location, such as a network drive. If you need to restore the K2 Media Server… 1. Boot from the Recovery CD. 2. If the E: partition is accessible, read the image from the E: partition to restore the C: partition, restore the D: partition, or restore both partitions.
Page 114: Creating A Recovery Disk Image For Storing On E
13. When a message appears indicating a successful backup, click 14. Click to exit the Acronis True Image program. Operations | Exit The machine restarts automatically. 15. Remove the recovery media while the machine is shutting down. K2 Installation and Service Manual 15 November 2012...
Page 115: Restoring From A System-Specific Recovery Disk Image On E
Continue with the next step in this procedure. 14. On the Partition or Disk to Restore page, select and then click (D:) Next 15. On the Restored Partition Location page, select and then click (D:) Next opens. 15 November 2012 K2 Installation and Service Manual...
Page 116: Restoring From The Generic Recovery Disk Image On E
The press the standby button again to startup. The system boots from the Recovery CD. The Acronis program loads. 6. At the startup screen, select True Image Server OEM (Full Version) The Acronis main window appears. K2 Installation and Service Manual 15 November 2012...
Page 117 At first start up after reimage, the system is in Embedded Security Update mode by default. Next, do the following to restore the K2 Media Server to its factory-default state. Refer to related topics in this document or as otherwise indicated.
Page 118: Installing The Discovery Agent On A K2 Media Server
119 Setting up Windows on page 119 Restoring network configuration on page 287 Installing the Discovery Agent on a K2 Media Server on page 118 Installing the Fibre Channel card driver on page 294 Activating the Windows operating system...
Page 119: Setting Up Windows
Click Next d) Set Time and click Next Windows loads components and restarts the K2 Media Server. 2. Upon restart, log in to Windows. 3. Rename the machine and set Windows clock as necessary. Activating the Windows operating system If a system is restored to its factory default state or otherwise has the Windows operating system re-applied, you might need to activate the operating system.
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Page 121: Chapter 7: Configuring And Licensing The K2 San
About QOS on the K2 SAN • Importing a SiteConfig system description into K2Config • Configuring the basic K2 SAN - Online and Production • Configuring the redundant K2 SAN - Online and Production • Configuring the basic nearline K2 SAN •...
Page 122: About K2 San Licensing
If you install K2 software version 7.3 or higher on K2 SAN with 1 GB iSCSI adapters (TOEs), no license is required. This is because the default amount of bandwidth allowed for a K2 SAN with no license is adequate for the maximum bandwidth needed for 1 GB iSCSI adapters.
Page 123: Importing A Siteconfig System Description Into K2Config
SAN, and displays the unconfigured SAN in the tree view. Therefore you do not need to define the K2 SAN in K2Config. You can skip this task and instead begin your work in K2Config by configuring the first K2 Media Server.
Page 124 Control point PC • Ethernet cable connected • Control Point software installed • Control network IP address assigned • Network communication over the control network with all other K2 devices • Power on Ethernet switch • Ethernet cables connected • Control network IP address assigned •...
Page 125: Defining A New K2 San
If you import a SiteConfig system description file in which the SAN is defined, you do not need to define a new SAN. You can skip this task and instead start by configuring the first K2 Media Server. 1. On the control point PC, open the K2Config application.
Page 126 Related Topics About application security on the K2 SAN on page 268 Configure New K2 System page 1 - Basic K2 SAN 1. Create a name for your system and type it in the Name box. 2. Select 3. If so designed, select Enable Live Production mode Do not select the Server redundancy option.
Page 127 • One K2 Media Server • One Ethernet switch • K2 clients as appropriate for your system. • (Optional) One or more K2 Media Servers to represent each NH K2 Media Server on your system. • (Optional) Other devices as appropriate for your system.
Page 128: Configuring The Server - Part 1
Configuring and licensing the K2 SAN Configure New K2 System page 3 - Basic K2 SAN 1. Review the information on this page and verify that you have correctly defined your K2 SAN. For a basic K2 SAN you should have the following: •...
Page 129 2. Select all roles, except as follows: If the K2 SAN has one or more optional NH servers, then FTP traffic should go to the NH server, not the K2 Media Server you are now configuring. In this case, do not select the FTP server role or the NAS server role 3.
Page 130 Configuring and licensing the K2 SAN Configure Software Configuration page - Basic K2 SAN This page checks for the software required to support the roles you selected on the previous page. 1. If software with in the Required column reports as , install the software.
Page 131 Configuring and licensing the K2 SAN Configure Network Configuration page - Basic K2 SAN This page displays the control network Ethernet port, and allows you to configure the FTP/Streaming network Ethernet port. NOTE: This page does not configure the iSCSI interface (media network) ports.
Page 132: Configuring Raid
Configure File System Server Configuration page - Basic K2 SAN This page checks on the configuration of the K2 Media Server in one of its main roles as a file system server. The K2 Media Server also functions as a file system client, which is also checked from this page.
Page 133 1. Launch Storage Utility from the K2Config application. 2. As prompted, wait while Storage Utility gathers system information, then Storage Utility opens. 3. In Storage Utility tree view, expand the node for the K2 RAID, right-click the icon for a RAID controller, and select Configuration | Network Properties The Controller Network Settings dialog box opens.
Page 134 • Fibre Channel cable(s) connected • Ethernet cable(s) connected • Power on Prerequisites for the optional K2 RAID Expansion chassis (if present) are as follows: • Fibre channel cable(s) connected • Power on NOTE: Binding destroys all user data on the disks.
Page 135 Configuring and licensing the K2 SAN 4. Right-click the node for a controller, then select in the context menu. Unbound Bind If the RAID chassis has two controllers, both controllers are represented by the single “Controller” node. The Bind dialog box opens showing all unbound disks for the controller listed in the Available Disk list.
Page 136 11. Click in Progress Report window. Close 12. Restart the K2 Media Server. NOTE: Make sure start up processes on the K2 Media Server are complete before proceeding. Next, create a new file system. Related Topics Identifying disks on page 318...
Page 137 • If the K2 SAN is on a network domain, you may select Windows Security NOTE: Only select Windows Security if the K2 SAN is on a domain. Never select Windows Security if the K2 SAN is on a workgroup.
Page 138: Configuring The Server - Part 2
A message informs you that you must restart the server, however the restart at the end of the Configure K2 Server wizard suffices, so you do not need to restart now. 9. Close the Storage Utility.
Page 139 • New file system made This page checks on the configuration of the K2 Media Server in one of its main roles as a file system server. The K2 Media Server also functions as a file system client, which is also checked from this page.
Page 140 Configuring and licensing the K2 SAN Configure iSCSI Bridge Server Configuration page - Basic K2 SAN This page manages the components that bridge between iSCSI (the GigE media network) and the Fibre Channel connection to the RAID storage. You configure network settings on the iSCSI adapters and the page validates that the Fibre Channel adapter is in place and that the media RANKs are visible as iSCSI targets.
Page 141 The Validation Report opens. 4. Confirm that the iSCSI configuration is successful. 5. Close the Validation Report. 6. Click Next The Database Server Configuration page opens. Configure Database Server Configuration page - Basic K2 SAN 15 November 2012 K2 Installation and Service Manual...
Page 142 Wait until all startup processes have completed before continuing. Proceed as follows: • If you have NH servers, configure them next. • If you do not have NH servers, configure K2 clients and/or other iSCSI clients on the K2 SAN next. K2 Installation and Service Manual...
Page 143: Configuring Optional Nh Servers
NH1 (1 Gig FTP) servers and NH10GE (10 Gig FTP) servers. NOTE: Multiple NH servers on a K2 SAN must be of the same type, either all NH1 or all NH10GE. 1. In the K2Config application tree view, select the K2 Media Server you are configuring.
Page 144 Configuring and licensing the K2 SAN Configure Software Configuration page - NH server This page checks for the software required to support the roles you selected on the previous page. 1. If software with in the Required column reports as , install the software.
Page 145 Configuring and licensing the K2 SAN Configure Network Configuration page - NH server This page displays the control network Ethernet port, and allows you to configure the FTP/Streaming network Ethernet port. 1. Verify that the top port is configured correctly.
Page 146 This system does not function as a file system server. It does function as a file system client, which is validated from this page. 1. Do not select unless instructed to do so by Grass Valley. This system is Reserved Bandwidth usually not configured for RVIO.
Page 147: Configuring The Redundant K2 San - Online And Production
The wizard closes. The server restarts. Wait until all startup processes have completed before continuing. If you have other NH servers, configure them similarly, then configure K2 clients and/or other iSCSI clients on the K2 SAN next. Configuring the redundant K2 SAN - Online and Production Work through the topics in this section sequentially to configure an Online (Tier 1) or Production (Tier 2) redundant K2 SAN.
Page 148 Control point PC • Ethernet cable connected • Control Point software installed • Control network IP address assigned • Network communication over the control network with all other K2 devices • Power on Ethernet switch • Ethernet cables connected • Control network IP address assigned •...
Page 149: Defining A New K2 San
If you import a SiteConfig system description file in which the SAN is defined, you do not need to define a new SAN. You can skip this task and instead start by configuring the first K2 Media Server. 1. On the control point PC, open the K2Config application.
Page 150 Related Topics About application security on the K2 SAN on page 268 Configure New K2 System page 1 - Redundant K2 SAN 1. Create a name for your system and type it in the Name box. 2. Select 3. If so designed, select Enable Live Production mode 4.
Page 151 • Two K2 Media Servers • Two Ethernet switches • K2 clients as appropriate for your system. • (Optional) One or more K2 Media Servers to represent each NH K2 Media Server on your system. • (Optional) Other devices as appropriate for your system.
Page 152: Configuring Server A - Part 1
Configuring and licensing the K2 SAN Configure New K2 System page 3 - Redundant K2 SAN 1. Review the information on this page and verify that you have correctly defined your K2 SAN. For a basic K2 SAN you should have the following: •...
Page 153 3. Select all roles, except as follows: If the K2 SAN has one or more optional NH servers, then FTP traffic should go to the NH server, not the K2 Media Server you are now configuring. In this case, do not select the FTP server role or the NAS server role 4.
Page 154 Configuring and licensing the K2 SAN Configure Software Configuration page - Redundant K2 SAN server A and server B This page checks for the software required to support the roles you selected on the previous page. 1. If software with in the Required column reports as , install the software.
Page 155 The File System Server Configuration page opens. Configure File System Server Configuration page - Redundant K2 SAN server A 1. Enter the name or IP address of the redundant K2 Media Server (server B). Do not yet enter anything in the File System Server #2 box.
Page 156: Configuring Raid
• Gateway Address • SNMP trap destinations For K2 RAID, network and SNMP settings are set and stored on the RAID controller module. For the RAID chassis with two controllers, each controller has its own network settings and the RAID chassis exists as two entities on the control network.
Page 157 Configuring and licensing the K2 SAN 3. In Storage Utility tree view, expand the node for the K2 RAID, right-click the icon for a RAID controller, and select Configuration | Network Properties The Controller Network Settings dialog box opens. 4. In the Controller Slot Number field enter...
Page 158 • Fibre Channel cable(s) connected • Ethernet cable(s) connected • Power on Prerequisites for the optional K2 RAID Expansion chassis (if present) are as follows: • Fibre channel cable(s) connected • Power on NOTE: Binding destroys all user data on the disks.
Page 159 Configuring and licensing the K2 SAN 3. In the Storage Utility main window, identify bound RANKs and unbound disks by their placement in the hierarchy of the tree view. In the following illustration, disk numbers are represented by “XX”. Redundant systems store file system metadata files and journal files on the primary RAID chassis.
Page 160 Configuring and licensing the K2 SAN 4. For systems that use RAID 1 RANKs, you must now create the separate RAID 1 storage for file system metadata files and journal files. To bind unbound disks for metadata and journal storage,...
Page 161 Configuring and licensing the K2 SAN 5. Right-click the node for a controller, then select in the context menu. Unbound Bind If the RAID chassis has two controllers, both controllers are represented by the single “Controller” node. The Bind dialog box opens showing all unbound disks for the controller listed in the Available Disk list.
Page 162 12. Click in Progress Report window. Close 13. Restart the K2 Media Server. NOTE: Make sure start up processes on the K2 Media Server are complete before proceeding. Next, create a new file system. Related Topics Identifying disks on page 318...
Page 163 • If the K2 SAN is on a network domain, you may select Windows Security NOTE: Only select Windows Security if the K2 SAN is on a domain. Never select Windows Security if the K2 SAN is on a workgroup.
Page 164 Configuring and licensing the K2 SAN 6. Click The Set Stripe Group dialog box opens. 7. If you have RAID 1 RANKS, assign a RAID 1 RANK as a metadata stripe and another RAID 1 RANK as a journal stripe. You can distinguish RAID 1 RANKs from media RANKs by the value in the Number of Sectors column.
Page 165: Configuring Server A - Part 2
A message informs you that you must restart the server, however the restart at the end of the Configure K2 Server wizard suffices, so you do not need to restart now. 11. Close the Storage Utility.
Page 166 • New file system made This page checks on the configuration of the K2 Media Server in one of its main roles as a file system server. The K2 Media Server also functions as a file system client, which is also checked from this page.
Page 167 Configuring and licensing the K2 SAN Configure iSCSI Bridge Server Configuration page - Redundant K2 SAN server A This page manages the components that bridge between iSCSI (the GigE media network) and the Fibre Channel connection to the RAID storage. You configure network settings on the iSCSI adapters and the page validates that the Fibre Channel adapter is in place and that the media RANKs are visible as iSCSI targets.
Page 168 The Database Server Configuration page opens. Configure Database Server Configuration page - Redundant K2 SAN server A 1. Enter the name or IP address of K2 Media server B. This is the redundant partner of the server you are now configuring.
Page 169: Configuring Server B
Do not modify these settings. Leave at default values of Max FTP streams = 4 and FTP Data Socket Timeout = 60. Only qualified Grass Valley personnel should specify other values, as these settings are intended for use only with custom systems designed by Grass Valley.
Page 170 3. Select all roles, except as follows: If the K2 SAN has one or more optional NH servers, then FTP traffic should go to the NH server, not the K2 Media Server you are now configuring. In this case, do not select the FTP server role or the NAS server role 4.
Page 171 Configuring and licensing the K2 SAN Configure Software Configuration page - Redundant K2 SAN server A and server B This page checks for the software required to support the roles you selected on the previous page. 1. If software with in the Required column reports as , install the software.
Page 172 Configuring and licensing the K2 SAN Configure Network Configuration page - Redundant K2 SAN server A and server B This page displays the control network Ethernet port, and allows you to configure the FTP/Streaming network Ethernet port. NOTE: This page does not configure the iSCSI interface (media network) ports.
Page 173 Configure File System Server Configuration page - Redundant K2 SAN server B This page checks on the configuration of the K2 Media Server in one of its main roles as a file system server. The K2 Media Server also functions as a file system client, which is also checked from this page.
Page 174 Configuring and licensing the K2 SAN Configure iSCSI Bridge Server Configuration page - Redundant K2 SAN server B This page manages the components that bridge between iSCSI (the GigE media network) and the Fibre Channel connection to the RAID storage. You configure network settings on the iSCSI adapters and the page validates that the Fibre Channel adapter is in place and that the media RANKs are visible as iSCSI targets.
Page 175 5. Confirm that the iSCSI configuration is successful. 6. Close the Validation Report. 7. Click Next The Database Server Configuration page opens. Configure Database Server Configuration page - Redundant K2 SAN server B 15 November 2012 K2 Installation and Service Manual...
Page 176 Do not modify these settings. Leave at default values of Max FTP streams = 4 and FTP Data Socket Timeout = 60. Only qualified Grass Valley personnel should specify other values, as these settings are intended for use only with custom systems designed by Grass Valley.
Page 177: Configuring Optional Nh Servers
NH1 (1 Gig FTP) servers and NH10GE (10 Gig FTP) servers. NOTE: Multiple NH servers on a K2 SAN must be of the same type, either all NH1 or all NH10GE. 1. In the K2Config application tree view, select the K2 Media Server you are configuring.
Page 178 Configuring and licensing the K2 SAN Configure Define Server Roles page - NH server 1. Enter the name for the K2 Media Server, as currently configured on the machine. 2. Select FTP server NAS server 3. Click Next The Software Configuration page opens.
Page 179 Configuring and licensing the K2 SAN Configure Software Configuration page - NH server This page checks for the software required to support the roles you selected on the previous page. 1. If software with in the Required column reports as , install the software.
Page 180 Configuring and licensing the K2 SAN Configure Network Configuration page - NH server This page displays the control network Ethernet port, and allows you to configure the FTP/Streaming network Ethernet port. 1. Verify that the top port is configured correctly.
Page 181 This system does not function as a file system server. It does function as a file system client, which is validated from this page. 1. Do not select unless instructed to do so by Grass Valley. This system is Reserved Bandwidth usually not configured for RVIO.
Page 182 • The restart of the K2 Media Server after it is configured is complete This task is required for NAS server functionality. 1. Verify that the K2 Media Server has restarted by opening the MS-DOS command prompt and use the “ping” command.
Page 183: Configuring The Basic Nearline K2 San
Configuring and licensing the K2 SAN 2. In the K2Config application tree view, under the K2 Media Server select the File System Server node. The File System Server Configuration page appears. 3. Click and verify that the V: drive is shared.
Page 184: Defining A New K2 San
If you import a SiteConfig system description file in which the SAN is defined, you do not need to define a new SAN. You can skip this task and instead start by configuring the first K2 Media Server. 1. On the control point PC, open the K2Config application.
Page 185 2. Log in to the K2Config application with the Windows administrator account. The K2Config application opens. 3. Click New K2 System The New K2 System wizard opens to page 1. Related Topics About application security on the K2 SAN on page 268...
Page 186 Configuring and licensing the K2 SAN Configure New K2 System page 1 - Nearline K2 SAN 1. Create a name for your system and type it in the Name box. 2. Select Nearline The Server redundancy option is not selected and is disabled. This option applies to media database redundancy.
Page 187 Configuring and licensing the K2 SAN Configure New K2 System page 2 - Nearline K2 SAN 1. Move the following into the Number of devices box: • One K2 Media Server • One Ethernet switch 2. Click Next Page 3 opens.
Page 188: Configuring Nh Server - Part 1
Configuring and licensing the K2 SAN Configure New K2 System page 3 - Nearline K2 SAN 1. Review the information on this page and verify that you have correctly defined your K2 SAN. For a redundant nearline K2 SAN you should have the following: •...
Page 189 Configuring and licensing the K2 SAN Configure Define Server Roles page - NH server 1. Enter the name for the K2 Media Server, as currently configured on the machine. For Nearline server roles, selections are disabled. Leave SNFS file system server, FTP server, and NAS server selected.
Page 190 Configuring and licensing the K2 SAN Configure Software Configuration page - NH server This page checks for the software required to support the roles you selected on the previous page. 1. If software with in the Required column reports as , install the software.
Page 191 Configuring and licensing the K2 SAN Configure Network Configuration page - NH server This page displays the control network Ethernet port, and allows you to configure the FTP/Streaming network Ethernet port. 1. Verify that the top port is configured correctly.
Page 192: Configuring Raid
Next, use Storage Utility to configure the RAID storage and file system. Configuring RAID Use Storage Utility to complete the configuration of the K2 RAID storage devices, as explained in the following topics. Configuring RAID network and SNMP settings - Basic Prerequisites for the K2 RAID chassis are as follows: •...
Page 193 1. Launch Storage Utility from the K2Config application. 2. As prompted, wait while Storage Utility gathers system information, then Storage Utility opens. 3. In Storage Utility tree view, expand the node for the K2 RAID, right-click the icon for a RAID controller, and select Configuration | Network Properties The Controller Network Settings dialog box opens.
Page 194 • Fibre Channel cable(s) connected • Ethernet cable(s) connected • Power on Prerequisites for the optional K2 RAID Expansion chassis (if present) are as follows: • Fibre channel cable(s) connected • Power on NOTE: Binding destroys all user data on the disks.
Page 195 Configuring and licensing the K2 SAN 3. In the Storage Utility main window, identify bound RANKs and unbound disks by their placement in the hierarchy of the tree view. In the following illustration, disk numbers are represented by “XX”. Nearline systems store media files across both the primary RAID chassis and the optional Expansion chassis.
Page 196 Configuring and licensing the K2 SAN 4. Right-click the node for a controller, then select in the context menu. Unbound Bind If the RAID chassis has two controllers, both controllers are represented by the single “Controller” node. The Bind dialog box opens showing all unbound disks for the controller listed in the Available Disk list.
Page 197 11. Click in Progress Report window. Close 12. Restart the K2 Media Server. NOTE: Make sure start up processes on the K2 Media Server are complete before proceeding. Next, create a new file system. Related Topics Identifying disks on page 318...
Page 198 Configuring and licensing the K2 SAN • Disks bound 1. If you have not already done so, launch Storage Utility from the K2Config application. 2. As prompted, wait while Storage Utility gathers system information, then Storage Utility opens. 3. In Storage Utility, click Tools | Make New File System The Setting dialog box opens.
Page 199: Configuring Nh Server - Part 2
A message informs you that you must restart the server, however the restart at the end of the Configure K2 Server wizard suffices, so you do not need to restart now. 9. Close the Storage Utility.
Page 200 Do not modify these settings. Leave at default values of Max FTP streams = 4 and FTP Data Socket Timeout = 60. Only qualified Grass Valley personnel should specify other values, as these settings are intended for use only with custom systems designed by Grass Valley.
Page 201: Configuring The Redundant Nearline K2 San
1. Verify that the K2 Media Server has restarted by opening the MS-DOS command prompt and use the “ping” command. 2. In the K2Config application tree view, under the K2 Media Server select the File System Server node. The File System Server Configuration page appears.
Page 202: Defining A New K2 San
If you import a SiteConfig system description file in which the SAN is defined, you do not need to define a new SAN. You can skip this task and instead start by configuring the first K2 Media Server. 1. On the control point PC, open the K2Config application.
Page 203 2. Log in to the K2Config application with the Windows administrator account. The K2Config application opens. 3. Click New K2 System The New K2 System wizard opens to page 1. Related Topics About application security on the K2 SAN on page 268...
Page 204 Configuring and licensing the K2 SAN Configure New K2 System page 1 - Nearline K2 SAN 1. Create a name for your system and type it in the Name box. 2. Select Nearline The Server redundancy option is not selected and is disabled. This option applies to media database redundancy.
Page 205 Configuring and licensing the K2 SAN Configure New K2 System page 2 - Nearline K2 SAN 1. Move the following into the Number of devices box: • Two K2 Media Servers • Two Ethernet switches 2. Click Next Page 3 opens.
Page 206: Configuring Nh Server A - Part 1
Configuring and licensing the K2 SAN Configure New K2 System page 3 - Nearline K2 SAN 1. Review the information on this page and verify that you have correctly defined your K2 SAN. For a redundant nearline K2 SAN you should have the following: •...
Page 207 Configuring and licensing the K2 SAN Configure Define Server Roles page - NH server 1. Enter the name for the K2 Media Server, as currently configured on the machine. For Nearline server roles, selections are disabled. Leave SNFS file system server, FTP server, and NAS server selected.
Page 208 Configuring and licensing the K2 SAN Configure Software Configuration page - NH server This page checks for the software required to support the roles you selected on the previous page. NOTE: MPIO software is required on servers in redundant systems.
Page 209 Configuring and licensing the K2 SAN Configure Network Configuration page - NH server This page displays the control network Ethernet port, and allows you to configure the FTP/Streaming network Ethernet port. 1. Verify that the top port is configured correctly.
Page 210: Configuring Raid
When you are done with Storage Utility, you continue with the wizard. Next, use Storage Utility to configure the RAID storage and file system. Configuring RAID Use Storage Utility to complete the configuration of the K2 RAID storage devices, as explained in the following topics. Configuring RAID network and SNMP settings Prerequisites for the K2 RAID chassis are as follows: •...
Page 211 1. Launch Storage Utility from the K2Config application. 2. As prompted, wait while Storage Utility gathers system information, then Storage Utility opens. 3. In Storage Utility tree view, expand the node for the K2 RAID, right-click the icon for a RAID controller, and select Configuration | Network Properties The Controller Network Settings dialog box opens.
Page 212 • Fibre Channel cable(s) connected • Ethernet cable(s) connected • Power on Prerequisites for the optional K2 RAID Expansion chassis (if present) are as follows: • Fibre channel cable(s) connected • Power on NOTE: Binding destroys all user data on the disks.
Page 213 Configuring and licensing the K2 SAN 3. In the Storage Utility main window, identify bound RANKs and unbound disks by their placement in the hierarchy of the tree view. In the following illustration, disk numbers are represented by “XX”. Nearline systems store media files across both the primary RAID chassis and the optional Expansion chassis.
Page 214 Configuring and licensing the K2 SAN 4. Right-click the node for a controller, then select in the context menu. Unbound Bind If the RAID chassis has two controllers, both controllers are represented by the single “Controller” node. The Bind dialog box opens showing all unbound disks for the controller listed in the Available Disk list.
Page 215 11. Click in Progress Report window. Close 12. Restart the K2 Media Server. NOTE: Make sure start up processes on the K2 Media Server are complete before proceeding. Next, create a new file system. Related Topics Identifying disks on page 318...
Page 216 Configuring and licensing the K2 SAN • Disks bound 1. If you have not already done so, launch Storage Utility from the K2Config application. 2. As prompted, wait while Storage Utility gathers system information, then Storage Utility opens. 3. In Storage Utility, click Tools | Make New File System The Setting dialog box opens.
Page 217: Configuring Nh Server A - Part 2
A message informs you that you must restart the server, however the restart at the end of the Configure K2 Server wizard suffices, so you do not need to restart now. 9. Close the Storage Utility.
Page 218 Do not modify these settings. Leave at default values of Max FTP streams = 4 and FTP Data Socket Timeout = 60. Only qualified Grass Valley personnel should specify other values, as these settings are intended for use only with custom systems designed by Grass Valley.
Page 219: Configuring Nh Server B
NH K2 Media Server, as in the previous procedure. That server is now the acting media file system server. You can now configure the remaining server using the following procedure.
Page 220 Configuring and licensing the K2 SAN The Software Configuration page opens. Configure Software Configuration page - NH server This page checks for the software required to support the roles you selected on the previous page. NOTE: MPIO software is required on servers in redundant systems.
Page 221 Configuring and licensing the K2 SAN Configure Network Configuration page - NH server This page displays the control network Ethernet port, and allows you to configure the FTP/Streaming network Ethernet port. 1. Verify that the top port is configured correctly.
Page 222 Configure File System Server Configuration page - NH server B This page checks on the configuration of the K2 Media Server in one of its main roles as a file system server. The K2 Media Server also functions as a file system client, which is also checked from this page.
Page 223 • The restart of the K2 Media Server after it is configured is complete This task is required for NAS server functionality. 1. Verify that the K2 Media Server has restarted by opening the MS-DOS command prompt and use the “ping” command.
Page 224 Configuring and licensing the K2 SAN 2. In the K2Config application tree view, under the K2 Media Server select the File System Server node. The File System Server Configuration page appears. 3. Click and verify that the V: drive is shared.
Page 225: Chapter 8: Configuring Clients On The K2 San
About iSCSI bandwidth • Determining K2 client bandwidth requirements • K2 SAN prerequisites for adding clients • Configuring a K2 client for the K2 Storage System • Adding a generic client device • Assigning a SAN client to different FTP server •...
Page 226: About Iscsi Bandwidth
As you add your K2 clients to the K2 SAN, you must assign a bandwidth value to each K2 client. This value is based on your intended use of the channels of that K2 client. There is a page in the K2Config application on which you enter parameters such as channel count, bit rate, and track count per channel to calculate the bandwidth value for a K2 client.
Page 227: Verify License On K2 Media Server
• For redundant K2 SANs, media network A and media network B must be operational. You can check this with the K2Config application. • K2 RAID devices must have disks bound and be configured as required for operation on the K2 SAN.
Page 228: Installing Multi-Path I/O Software
6. If the K2 client connects to the K2 SAN with a redundant Ethernet (iSCSI) fabric, install Multi-Path I/O software. 7. Copy the K2 SAN hosts file onto the system you are adding as a SAN client. You can use SiteConfig for this task.
Page 229: Configuring A K2 Client For The K2 Storage System
GVG ISCSI Multi-Path Device is listed. Specific Module Configuring a K2 client for the K2 Storage System 1. On the PC that hosts K2Config, open the K2Config application. A login dialog box opens. 2. Log in to the K2Config application with the administrator account.
Page 230: Configure Page 1 - K2 Client
3. In the K2Config application tree view, verify that the K2 SAN has the correct number of clients, according to your system design. If the correct number of clients is not currently added to the K2 SAN, you can add or remove clients now (before clients are configured), as follows: •...
Page 231: Configure Software Configuration Page - K2 Client
Configuring clients on the K2 SAN Configure Software Configuration page - K2 client This page checks the client for required software. NOTE: Multi-Path I/O software must be installed on K2 clients connected to a redundant K2 SAN. 1. If software with in the Required column reports as , install the software.
Page 232: Configure Network Configuration Page - K2 Client
This page configures both control and media (iSCSI) network connections. The K2 client actually has four Gigabit Ethernet ports, but two ports are configured as a teamed pair (the control team), while the other two ports (the media connections) are individual. The teamed pair shares an IP address and appears on this page as a single port.
Page 233: Configure Database Client Configuration Page - K2 Client
1. Verify that the K2 client is connecting to the correct K2 Media Server or Servers, as follows: • For a basic (non-redundant) K2 SAN, the client connects to the only server. • For a redundant K2 SAN, the client connects to server A as database server 1 and server B as database server 2.
Page 234: Configure Iscsi Initiator Configuration Page - K2 Client
Configure iSCSI Initiator Configuration page - K2 client This page lists the iSCSI adapter on your K2 Media Server as an iSCSI target. The K2Config application subscribes the SAN client to the iSCSI target and allocates bandwidth, based on the bandwidth values that you enter.
Page 235 Configuring clients on the K2 SAN If a custom K2 SAN, qualified system designers can view subnets to help assign iSCSI targets. 1. Click Modify The Bandwidth Input dialog box opens. 2. Enter the channel count, bit rate, and track count per channel information according to your intended use of the K2 client.
Page 236: Configure File System Client Configuration Page
• The devices of the K2 SAN do not need to be offline, and there is no restart of devices required. 1. In SiteConfig, add the client device to the appropriate group and verify that it is communicating correctly on networks.
Page 237: Assigning A San Client To Different Ftp Server
Assigning a SAN client to different FTP server If your K2 SAN has multiple K2 Media Servers that take the role of FTP server, such as when you have one or more options NH servers, you can change the FTP assignment of a SAN client so that it uses a different FTP server.
Page 238 Configuring clients on the K2 SAN 2. Shut down the SAN client. K2 Installation and Service Manual 15 November 2012...
Page 239: Chapter 9: Operating The K2 San
Chapter Operating the K2 SAN This section contains the following topics: • Powering off the K2 SAN • Powering on the K2 SAN • Failover behaviors 15 November 2012 K2 Installation and Service Manual...
Page 240: Powering Off The K2 San
The Server Control Panel opens. b) Take note of which is the primary K2 Media Server and which is the backup K2 Media Server. c) For the backup K2 Media Server, click . This takes the server out of service.
Page 241: Powering Off K2 G10V2 Raid
2. Power-off the control point PC and/or the SNMP manager PC, if necessary. The K2 SAN is powered off. Powering on the K2 SAN Use the following procedures to do an orderly power on of the complete K2 SAN. 15 November 2012 K2 Installation and Service Manual...
Page 242: Basic K2 San Power On Procedure
Operating the K2 SAN Basic K2 SAN power on procedure K2 Installation and Service Manual 15 November 2012...
Page 243: Redundant K2 San Power On Procedure
Operating the K2 SAN Redundant K2 SAN power on procedure 15 November 2012 K2 Installation and Service Manual...
Page 244 Operating the K2 SAN K2 Installation and Service Manual 15 November 2012...
Page 245: Nearline K2 San Power On Procedure
Operating the K2 SAN Nearline K2 SAN power on procedure 15 November 2012 K2 Installation and Service Manual...
Page 246: Powering On K2 G10V2 Raid
If the ports are not connected to active network devices, the LEDs will stay off. Powering on the control point PC Use the following procedure to power on K2 SAN’s control point PC and verify proper operation during power up of the system.
Page 247: Failover Behaviors
Operating the K2 SAN 2. Start and log on to the SNMP manager. 3. The SNMP manager reports devices as offline. As each device of the K2 SAN is powered on, check the SNMP manager to verify the device’s status.
Page 248: Control Team Failover Behavior
“A” to reach the same control port on the same K2 Media Server. 3. Media (iSCSI) traffic keeps using the same path. 4. K2 Media Server “A” is still the media file system/metadata server. The media file system (SNFS) and media database do not fail over.
Page 249: K2 Client Media (Iscsi) Connection Failover Behavior
1. The K2 SAN-attached system drops communication on its “A” media port and begins using its “B” media port and the “B” media (iSCSI) network. The iSCSI adapter (TOE) on the “B” K2 Media Server provides access to the Fibre Channel connected RAID storage.
Page 250 “A” to reach the same control port on the same K2 Media Server. 3. Media (iSCSI) traffic keeps using the same path. 4. K2 Media Server “A” is still the media file system/metadata server. The media file system (SNFS) and media database do not fail over.
Page 251: K2 Media Server Failover Behavior
The Fibre Channel connection between K2 Media Server “A” and RAID controller “A” Then the following failover behavior occurs: 1. The media file system (SNFS) and media database on K2 Media Server “A” fail over and K2 Media Server “B” becomes the active media file system/metadata server.
Page 252: K2 Media Server Failover With Control Team Failover Behavior
• The “A” GigE switch Then the following failover behavior occurs: 1. The media file system (SNFS) and media database on K2 Media Server “A” fail over and K2 Media Server “B” becomes the active media file system/metadata server. 2. All K2 SAN-attached systems drop communication on the “A” media port and begin using the “B”...
Page 253: Chapter 10: Description Of K2 San Devices
Chapter Description of K2 SAN Devices This section contains the following topics: • Device terminology • Control point PC description • K2 Ethernet switch description • K2 Media Server description • NH K2 Media Server • K2 RAID storage description...
Page 254: Device Terminology
(SAN) storage. K2 client Either a K2 Media Client or a K2 Summit Production Client. This term is used for K2 clients with internal storage, direct-connect storage, or shared (SAN) storage. K2 SAN client A device that is an iSCSI or Fibre Channel client to the K2 SAN.
Page 255: K2 Ethernet Switch Description
259 K2 Ethernet switch description The K2 Ethernet switch provides the primary network fabric of the K2 SAN. The switch supports Gigabit Ethernet connections, which provides the bandwidth required for the iSCSI media traffic. The HP ProCurve switch is qualified as the K2 Ethernet switch.
Page 256: K2 Media Server Description
The K2 Media Server is built on a Dell PowerEdge R610 server platform. Specifications that are unique to it purpose as a K2 Media Server are listed in the following table. For a complete list of specifications, refer to Dell documentation.
Page 257: Nh K2 Media Server
The NH K2 Media Server is built on a Dell PowerEdge R610 server platform. Specifications that are unique to it purpose as a K2 Media Server are listed in the following table. For a complete list of specifications, refer to Dell documentation.
Page 258 Expansion Adapters installed. Refer to the installation chapters earlier in this manual for connection and configuration instructions. The K2 10Gv2 RAID is NEC Storage M100 Series. For specifications and servicing information, refer to NEC Storage M100 Series manuals. K2 Installation and Service Manual...
Page 259: Chapter 11: Overview Of K2 Storage Tools
Chapter Overview of K2 Storage Tools This section contains the following topics: • About SiteConfig • K2Config • Server Control Panel • Storage Utility for K2 SAN • Windows Remote Desktop Connection 15 November 2012 K2 Installation and Service Manual...
Page 260: About Siteconfig
Overview of K2 Storage Tools About SiteConfig SiteConfig is Grass Valley's tool for network configuration and software deployment. SiteConfig is a ProductFrame application. ProductFrame is an integrated platform of tools and product distribution processes for system installation and configuration. You can use SiteConfig as a stand-alone tool for planning and system design, even before you have any devices installed or cabled.
Page 261: K2Config
The K2 System Configuration application (K2Config) is the primary tool for configuring systems in the category of a K2 SAN, which include online or production K2 SANs, K2 Nearline systems, and STRATUS Proxy Storage systems. Once the devices of the storage system are cabled and are communicating on the control network, you can do all the configuration required to create a working K2 SAN using the K2Config application.
Page 262: Opening The K2Config Application
The K2Config application runs on a control point PC and accesses the devices of the K2 SAN via the control network. You can configure the devices of the K2 SAN as follows: •...
Page 263: Server Control Panel
This is especially useful for redundant K2 SANs, as you must know if a server is currently acting as primary or as backup before attempting any troubleshooting or service work.
Page 264: Storage Utility For K2 San
• Storage Utility for the K2 SAN • Storage Utility for stand-alone K2 systems This section explains Storage Utility for the K2 SAN. Refer to the K2 System Guide to learn about Storage Utility for stand-alone K2 Summit/Solo system. NOTE: For shared storage, run Storage Utility only via the K2Config application.
Page 265: About Ranks And Luns In Storage Utility
To maintain a valid K2 SAN all configuration must be controlled and tracked through the K2Config application. NOTE: Do not use the MegaRAID utility on a K2 system. This utility is for use by qualified Grass Valley Service personnel only. When this utility is opened it scans the SCSI bus and interferes with record and play operations.
Page 266: Windows Remote Desktop Connection
• Do not use the Remote Desktop Connection to access the PC running the Control Point software or to access the AppCenter application; results may be unreliable. • Take care when accessing an online K2 system on which media access is underway. The additional load on network and system resources could cause unpredictable results.
Page 267: Chapter 12: Administering And Maintaining The K2 San
Chapter Administering and maintaining the K2 SAN This section contains the following topics: • Passwords and security on Grass Valley systems • Modifying K2 SAN settings • Managing redundancy on a K2 SAN • Working with K2 Media Servers •...
Page 268: Passwords And Security On Grass Valley Systems
Administrators group. To support legacy FTP and security features, K2 systems also have movie, mxfmovie, mpgmovie, and video_fs accounts. Do not use these accounts to log in to the Windows operating system on K2 systems. About application security on the K2 SAN The K2Config application and the Storage Utility application both require that you be logged in to the application with administrator privileges in order to modify any settings.
Page 269: Modifying K2 San Settings
Administering and maintaining the K2 SAN for the purpose of configuring a K2 Media Server, the account with which you log in to the K2Config application must be present on the K2 Media Server and must have administrator privileges on the K2 Media Server.
Page 270: About Siteconfig And K2Config Settings
XML file in which information is stored. You can keep the applications in synch by using an orderly task flow as you configure the K2 SAN. When doing initial installation and configuration tasks, you can export/import system information from one application’s XML file to the other application’s XML file.
Page 271: About Control Panel, Siteconfig, And K2Config Settings
About Control Panel, SiteConfig, and K2Config settings During system commissioning or system reconfiguration, the SiteConfig and K2Config applications are first used to set up or modify K2 SAN and network configurations. The GV STRATUS Control 15 November 2012 K2 Installation and Service Manual...
Page 272: Synchronizing K2Config Information To Stratus Control Panel
Control Panel Service host. If the configuration file does not already exist on the Control Panel Service host, the file is created. If the file already exists, the K2 SAN is added or remove in the configuration file, but any information in the configuration file about other K2 SANs is not removed or modified.
Page 273: Renaming A K2 San
Service host, replacing any information for that same K2 SAN that is already in the configuration file. By selecting this option, you are triggering the same operation that would take place if you removed a K2 SAN from K2Config and then added the SAN back to K2Config.
Page 274: Adding Devices To A K2 San
Administering and maintaining the K2 SAN • The devices of the K2 SAN do not need to be offline, and there is no restart of devices required. 1. In the K2 System Configuration application tree view, select the current name of the K2 SAN, which is the top node of the storage system tree.
Page 275: Removing A K2 San
1. If you have not already done so, in SiteConfig, add the server to the appropriate group and verify that it is communicating correctly on networks. 2. In the K2Config application tree view, select the name of the K2 SAN, which is the top node of the storage system tree.
Page 276: Accessing A K2 San From Multiple Pcs
IP address of the K2 Media Server for the Retrieve Configuration K2 SAN. If the K2 SAN has multiple K2 Media Servers, you must enter the name or IP address of the server configured first.
Page 277: Bringing A K2 San Online
You can review a report of clients and their iSCSI configuration on a K2 SAN as follows: 1. In the K2Config application tree view, select the name of the K2 SAN, which is the top node of the storage system tree.
Page 278 • IMX The K2 clip must be a simple clip in order to create the reference file. With the QuickTime reference file you can open the K2 clip with QuickTime tools, such as Final Cut Pro, for playback and editing.
Page 279: Managing Redundancy On A K2 San
To identify the current primary/backup K2 Media Server, use one or more of the methods described in the following procedures. Identifying primary/backup from the K2Config application 1. In the tree view, select the name of the K2 SAN, which is the top node of the storage system tree. 2. Click the button.
Page 280: Triggering An Intentional Failover
4. Determine if the local machine is currently the primary K2 Media Server or the backup K2 Media Server. If the K2 SAN does not have redundant servers, only one server (the left half of the Server Control Panel) is displayed.
Page 281: Recovering From A Failover
Administering and maintaining the K2 SAN qualified to take control of the K2 SAN. Be aware that the failover capabilities of the -K2 SAN are degraded until you place the machine back into service as the backup K2 Media Server.
Page 282: Working With K2 Media Servers
This procedure applies to K2 Media Servers that are taking the role of media file system and metadata server. When you take a K2 Media Server out of service you stop services such that the K2 Media Server is prevented from functioning as a media file system and/or metadata server. In this state no media operations can take place.
Page 283: Using The Stop Button In Server Control Panel
Administering and maintaining the K2 SAN 4. Identify the K2 Media Server you intend to take out of service. If there are redundant K2 Media Servers, consider that you might trigger a failover event. Use the Stop button in Server Control Panel as appropriate for the action that you want to take.
Page 284: Placing A K2 Media Server In Service
Then you can shut down or restart the K2 Media Server. • To shut down or restart a K2 Media server that is not in the role of media file system and metadata server, consider that the K2 Media Server can host the iSCSI interface adapters (TOEs) by which clients access the shared storage.
Page 285: Modifying K2 Media Server Network Settings
Media Server. This should not be necessary for a normally operating system and in fact it should be avoided if possible. 1. Put all the devices of the K2 SAN in an offline or out of service state. Refer to the appropriate procedures in this chapter.
Page 286: Configuring Server 2008 For Domain
10. Place the devices of the K2 SAN back online. Configuring Server 2008 for domain This topic applies to Grass Valley servers with a base disk image created prior to mid-2011. Server disk images created after that time do not require this special configuration.
Page 287: Restoring Network Configuration
Administering and maintaining the K2 SAN 3. At the bottom of the Overview section, click Windows Firewall Properties The Properties dialog box opens. 4. On the tab, set Domain Profile Firewall state 5. On the tab, set Private Profile Firewall state 6.
Page 288 Administering and maintaining the K2 SAN rather than by the enumeration assigned by the Windows operating system and verify or modify the adapter name as necessary. 1. If not already open, open Network Connections as follows: a) Open the Windows control panel.
Page 289 Administering and maintaining the K2 SAN 4. Reconcile the locations assigned to the adapter names with the names as currently configured in the Name column as follows: • On systems with no 10 Gig network interface card installed, the required mapping of names...
Page 290 Administering and maintaining the K2 SAN • The team and loopback are named 1. If not already open, open Network Connections as follows: a) Open the Windows control panel. Network and Sharing Center b) Click Change Adapter Settings Network Connections opens.
Page 291: Removing A K2 Media Server
• You must be logged in to the K2Config application with permissions equivalent to K2 administrator or higher. Use this procedure if a K2 Media Server in a working system is faulty or otherwise needs to be replaced with a new K2 Media Server.
Page 292 6. Stop all media access and power down all K2 clients and other iSCSI clients. 7. If the faulty server is a media file system/metadata server, take the K2 Media Server out of service. If it is a redundant server, it must be the backup before you take it out of service.
Page 293: Replacing An Iscsi Interface Adapter (Toe Card)
Replacing an iSCSI interface adapter (TOE card) Prerequisites are as follows: • The K2 SAN must be at K2 system software version 3.2.7 or higher before you begin this procedure. • K2 system software version must be the same on all K2 Media Servers, before and after you replace the iSCSI interface adapter or adapters.
Page 294: Installing The Fibre Channel Card Driver
Installing the Fibre Channel card driver When you restore a K2 Media Server from the generic disk image, the 8Gb Fibre Channel card driver is not on the disk image. After restoring the disk image, you must install the Fibre Channel card driver as instructed in this procedure.
Page 295: Checking K2 Media Server Services
This startup type is top priority for servers with this role. In other words, if a server has this role, then this is always the service’s startup type, regardless of other roles that specify a different startup type. This service has no purpose on a K2 Media Server. It is only used on a K2 client. 15 November 2012...
Page 296: Licensing A K2 Media Server
Media Access Control (MAC) address. If you change your system’s MAC address by performing This service has no purpose on a K2 Media Server. It is only used for receiving traps on a SNMP manager. K2 Installation and Service Manual...
Page 297 Use these procedures to license a K2 Media Server for your K2 SAN as designed by Grass Valley. Consult with Grass Valley before attempting to add a license to an existing K2 SAN. To license a K2 SAN, the license must be installed on the K2 Media Server with role of file system server.
Page 298 Administering and maintaining the K2 SAN 8. Send the email as instructed by the License Request Wizard. An email will be sent from Grass Valley to the return email address you specified; your SabreTooth software license will be provided as a text file.
Page 299: Working With K2 Clients
Save As dialog box. File | Export License 3. Assign a meaningful name to the file, and save it to the desired location. Grass Valley recommends saving the license file to a USB drive or other external location.
Page 300: Shutting Down Or Restarting A K2 Client
• To take a K2 client offline, simply stop all media access and then shut down the K2 client. Bringing a K2 client online • To bring a K2 client online, simply restart the K2 client. When the K2 client starts up, it is always in the online state.
Page 301: Removing A K2 Client
Assign the discovered K2 client to placeholder K2 client. e) Verify that networks are assigned and planned network interface settings applied. 2. In the K2Config application tree view, select the name of the K2 SAN, which is the top node of the storage system tree.
Page 302: Modifying K2 Client Media (Iscsi) Network Settings
Assign the discovered K2 client to placeholder K2 client. e) Verify that networks are assigned and planned network interface settings applied. 5. Edit hosts files or other name resolution mechanisms for all the devices of the K2 SAN. You can use SiteConfig for this task.
Page 303 K2 Summit system. Enabled 4. In the K2Config application tree view, select the name of the K2 SAN, which is the top node of the storage system tree. The SAN summary information is displayed.
Page 304: Using Storage Utility
You can open Storage Utility in the following ways: • In the K2Config application tree view, select the name of the K2 SAN, which is the top node of the storage system tree. Then click the button.
Page 305: Overview Of Storage Utility
Working on the media file system and database Use the procedures in this section when doing configuration or service work on the media file system or the media database of an existing K2 SAN. 15 November 2012 K2 Installation and Service Manual...
Page 306: Checking The Media File System
• When you access Storage Utility, the K2 SAN must be offline. • All iSCSI clients and K2 clients in the K2 SAN must be offline. • K2 Media Servers with role of file system/metadata server, both primary and redundant, must be powered up but offline.
Page 307: Making A New Media File System
Administering and maintaining the K2 SAN • K2 Media Servers with role of file system/metadata server, both primary and redundant, must be powered up but online. These procedures allow you to keep the media database and the media files in sync. You can check the movies (clips) in the media database for the references to media files that should be currently stored on the media disks.
Page 308 • If the K2 SAN is on a network domain, you may select Windows Security NOTE: Only select Windows Security if the K2 SAN is on a domain. Never select Windows Security if the K2 SAN is on a workgroup.
Page 309 • On a 3.x SAN, the media database still contains references to media files which are no longer present in the file system. To clear the media database do the following: a) In the K2Config application tree view, open the node for the K2 Media Server and select the node to open its property page.
Page 310: Expanding The Media File System By Capacity
Valley support personnel. Contact your Grass Valley representative for assistance. If you need to increase the storage capacity of your K2 SAN, you can do so by adding one or more Expansion Chassis, up to the maximum number of chassis allowed for your level of storage.
Page 311: Expanding The Media File System By Bandwidth
Expanding the media file system by bandwidth If you want to retain your media file system and yet expand the bandwidth of your K2 SAN, you must use the following procedures for dynamic bandwidth expansion. This process allows you to add RANKs to the stripe group, thereby expanding its width, without reinitializing the file system.
Page 312 2. Back up configuration files from the primary K2 Media Server. To do this, save a copy of the following files to a different location: D:\snfs\config\cvlabels D:\snfs\config\default.cfg...
Page 313 VolumeConfig.xml 2. Stop services (if running) on K2 Media Servers. . On a redundant K2 SAN stop the Server Monitor Service. On a non-redundant K2 SAN stop the MetaData service. 3. From the control point PC, open the K2Config application and launch Storage Utility.
Page 314 This value can be calculated only by Grass Valley Support. Do this step only under the direction of Grass Valley Support. As directed, use a text editor to modify the SNFS configuration file on K2 Media Servers (both primary and backup) with the role of media file system/database server.
Page 315 Administering and maintaining the K2 SAN 14. In the K2Config application, do the following for each K2 Media Server with role of iSCSI bridge to verify that you see the correct number of drives: a) On the page, click and proceed as follows:...
Page 316: Recovering The Media Database
Services control panel if the Grass Valley MetaDataService does not display as Started. • The K2 log displays a “…file is encrypted or is not a database…” error. 2. As soon as you suspect a corrupt media database, stop all media access and take the K2 system offline.
Page 317: Working With Raid Storage
• If a stand-alone K2 system, use the Services control panel to stop the service. • If a K2 SAN, use Server Control Panel to stop the service on primary, and if present, backup K2 Media Server with role of file system server.
Page 318: Checking Controller Microcode
Administering and maintaining the K2 SAN Item in tree view Status information displayed RANK Binding Type, such as RAID 1 State (online or offline) Number of Logical Units Disk Firmware Vendor State Product ID Capacity Unbound Number of disks Checking controller microcode As explained in the previous section, to check controller microcode, in Storage Utility select the controller in the tree view and the microcode version is displayed.
Page 319 Administering and maintaining the K2 SAN Chassis Disk numbering Expansion 3 Disk numbering for 3.5 inch disks In Storage Utility, RAID disks are numbered with a hexadecimal convention. Disk modules are identified based on the chassis address and physical location as follows: Chassis...
Page 320: Get K2 10Gv2 Raid Controller Logs
The LEDs for the disk or disks display a flashing pattern. Verify the location of the disk or disks. Get K2 10Gv2 RAID controller logs The K2 10Gv2 RAID controller must be connected to the control network to support the operations in this topic. 1. In the Storage Utility tree view, select the controller.
Page 321: Unbind Rank
• You must access Storage Utility (via the K2Config application login) with permissions equivalent to K2 administrator or higher. • All iSCSI clients and K2 clients in the K2 SAN must be shut down. Unbinding reverses the bind process. Unbinding might be needed when reconfiguring a SAN.
Page 322: About Full/Background Bind
These binding processes are described as follows: • Full bind — During this process, the K2 SAN must be in the offline mode. While the full bind process is underway, disks are not available for data access of any kind. On a large SAN, the full bind process can take many hours, so you should plan ahead for this process.
Page 323 Administering and maintaining the K2 SAN For simplicity, the Storage Utility only allows binding the first available (at the top of the Available Disks list) contiguous disk modules into RANKs. After binding, disk modules become slot specific and cannot be moved to other disk module slots.
Page 324: Binding Hot Spare Drives
6. Restart the K2 Media Server. Loading K2 10Gv2 RAID controller and expansion chassis microcode The K2 10Gv2 RAID controller must be connected to the control network to support the operations in this topic. You might be instructed in K2 Release Notes to upgrade the RAID Controller microcode and/or expansion chassis on the RAID chassis.
Page 325 Administering and maintaining the K2 SAN 2. In Storage Utility, right-click a controller in the tree view, then do one of the following: • To load controller microcode select Advanced | Load Controller Microcode • To load expansion chassis microcode select...
Page 326: Downloading Disk Drive Firmware
Downloading disk drive firmware Prerequisites are as follows: • All K2 clients and other clients must be powered down, or in some other way disconnected from the K2 SAN. • The K2 Media Server through which Storage Utility is connected to the RAID Storage must be powered up.
Page 327: Replacing A Disk Module
If the RAID chassis has redundant controllers and is properly cabled and configured for a redundant K2 SAN, you can replace a failed controller while media access is underway, as described in this procedure. When a controller detects a fault on its redundant partner controller, the good controller disables the faulty controller automatically.
Page 328: Replacing A K2 10Gv2 Raid Controller
If the RAID chassis has redundant controllers and is properly cabled and configured for a redundant K2 SAN, you can replace a failed controller while media access is underway, as described in this procedure. When a controller detects a fault on its redundant partner controller, the good controller disables the faulty controller automatically.
Page 329: Configuring Raid Chassis Network And Snmp Settings
Administering and maintaining the K2 SAN 3. Select the controller and check its status, then proceed as follows: • If the faulty controller reports as disabled, proceed to the next step in this procedure. • If the faulty controller reports as online, right-click the controller icon in the tree view, and...
Page 330 1. In the K2Config application tree view, open the node for a K2 Media Server and select the File node to open its property page. On the property page click...
Page 331: Working With Ethernet Switches
If the RAID chassis has redundant controllers and is properly cabled and configured for a redundant K2 SAN, you can replace a failed controller while media access is underway, as described in this procedure. When a controller detects a fault on its redundant partner controller, the good controller disables the faulty controller automatically.
Page 332: Design Considerations For Ethernet Switches
Refer to the documentation you received with the switch as necessary. The primary factors that influence the number and configuration of switches on a K2 SAN are as follows: • Redundancy — Non-redundant K2 SANs have only one media (iSCSI) network and can operate with a single switch.
Page 333: Configuring A Switch Through The K2Config Application
Configuring a switch through the K2Config application In the K2 System Configuration (K2Config) application , features for working on a Ethernet switch are as follows: From the K2Config application, you can click the button to open the switch’s web...
Page 334 Boot Rom Version: K.12.12 Current Boot : Primary 5. Check the Primary Image Version and refer to related topics in "K2 Release Notes" for information about currently supported versions. If instructed to change the firmware on the switch, do so before continuing.
Page 335 Administering and maintaining the K2 SAN 2. If you have not already done so, telnet to the switch and login with the administrator username and password. 3. At the switch console command (CLI) prompt, type the following and then press...
Page 336: Upgrading Firmware On Hp Switch
Administering and maintaining the K2 SAN 4. In the switch’s configuration application, choose , then Configuration Device Features 5. Set Spanning Tree to and click Apply Changes If prompted, log in with the switch’s administrator username and password. 6. Close the switch configuration application.
Page 337 Administering and maintaining the K2 SAN 6. Wait until the CLI prompt re-appears, then continue with the next step in this procedure. 7. Check the version of firmware on the switch. To do this, type the following, then press Enter...
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Page 339: Appendix A: Custom K2 San Systems
Appendix Custom K2 SAN systems This section contains the following topics: • About custom K2 SAN systems • About custom K2 SAN information • System diagrams • Explanations and procedures 15 November 2012 K2 Installation and Service Manual...
Page 340: About Custom K2 San Systems
Custom systems extend the infrastructure of standard K2 SAN product bundles. For example, a custom K2 SAN has multiple primary RAID chassis connecting to K2 Media Servers via a Fibre Channel fabric consisting of one or more Fibre Channel switches. This is an extension of the Fibre Channel infrastructure of a standard K2 SAN, which has a single primary RAID chassis connecting to one or more K2 Media Servers via direct Fibre Channel connection.
Page 341: Iscsi Extended (Redundant Fsms)
• A Fibre Channel switch fabric, comprised of one or more Fibre Channel switches, is interposed between K2 Media Servers and the RAID Storage devices. This allows more RAID Storage devices to be connected, which provides higher bandwidth and more storage space.
Page 342: Fibre Channel Connected Clients (Redundant Fsms)
• K2 SAN-attached client systems have a Fibre Channel card installed and are connected directly to the Fibre Channel Fabric. This replaces the iSCSI layer. • Because there is no iSCSI, there is no need for multiple K2 Media Servers to act as iSCSI bridges, reducing the total number of K2 Media Servers required.
Page 343: Explanations And Procedures
K2 RAID Fibre Channel port redundant configuration In addition to the Level 3 non-redundant and Level 3 redundant configurations, you can also cable and use K2 RAID Fibre Channel ports for Fibre Channel port redundancy, as explained in this section.
Page 344 K2 Client/K2 Server level. For example, in a L3 redundant system, K2 clients can connect to either of a redundant K2 Server pair. This means that if K2 Server 1A goes down, K2 Clients connect to K2 Server 1B.
Page 345: Installing Sansurfer Switch Manager Software
With this procedure you do the following on each switch: • Assign a domain number to the switch • Create a zone set • Create two zones in the zone set • Change the zone types from soft to hard (ACL) 15 November 2012 K2 Installation and Service Manual...
Page 346 SANsurfer Switch Manager updates the switch. When a message box reports status complete, click The Switch Properties dialog box closes. 6. Open the Zoning menu, and select to open the Edit Zoning dialog. Edit Zoning K2 Installation and Service Manual 15 November 2012...
Page 347 Switch Manager application will ask if you would like to add that zone and its membership to the zone set. 11. Right-click and select from the popup menu. ZoneSetA Create A Zone 15 November 2012 K2 Installation and Service Manual...
Page 348 Close 17. In the Port/Device tree on the right of the Edit Zoning dialog box, select ports (Shift + 8 - 15 Click) and drag them into the Zone2 K2 Installation and Service Manual 15 November 2012...
Page 349 Zone4 The new zone name is displayed in the Zone Sets tree. 32. Click the button to save changes to the zoning database. Apply 15 November 2012 K2 Installation and Service Manual...
Page 350: Fibre Channel Fabric Cabling
Make your cable connections symmetrical when cabling a multiple switch fabric. For example, for a K2 SAN-attached client system (or Server) that has redundant connections that each go to a different switch, if you make one connection to port 1 on switch A, make the other connection to port 1 on switch B.
Page 351 Custom K2 SAN systems • Each K2 RAID storage chassis is connected to all four zones. For example, connect RAID chassis 1 as follows: • Connect controller 0 port HP0 to switch A port 1 (Zone 1) • Connect controller 0 port HP1 to switch A port 9 (Zone 2) •...
Page 352 Custom K2 SAN systems K2 Installation and Service Manual 15 November 2012...
Page 353: Appendix B: Trademarks And Agreements
Appendix Trademarks and Agreements This section contains the following topics: • Trademarks • JPEG acknowledgment 15 November 2012 K2 Installation and Service Manual...
Page 354 Media Manager are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Grass Valley USA, LLC. in the United States and/or other countries. Grass Valley USA, LLC. products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Additional information regarding Grass Valley USA, LLC.
Page 355 Index battery recovering from failure on K2 Media Server 294 Acronis, See recovery bind/unbind adapters basic nearline 194, 212 identifying 287 basic online and production 134 naming 288 full/background 322 reordering 289 hot spares 324 administrative share on SiteConfig control point PC 75...
Page 356 Index connect kit devices SiteConfig 76 adding generic client to K2 SANs 236, 274 control network adding to K2 SANs 274 SiteConfig 81 Discovery Agent control networks installing on K2 Media Server 118 descriptions 42 DiscoveryAgentServiceSetup.msi 76 control point PCs...
Page 357 SANs 236, 274 file system clients configuring K2 clients on SANs 236 file system servers configuring basic nearline K2 SANs 192, 199, 210, heartbeat cable pinout 56 host tables, See hosts files configuring basic online and production K2 SANs...
Page 358 (continued) K2 Media Servers (continued) configuring basic online and production bridges 140 cable redundant online or production 55 configuring initiator for K2 clients on SANs 234 accessing features 282 configuring redundant online and production bridges configuring IP 291 descriptions 256...
Page 359 SiteConfig installation 75 verify on servers 227 checklists 40 licensing configuring basic nearline K2 SANs 145, 180, 191, adding 298 209, 221 archiving 299 configuring basic online and production file system deleting 299 clients NH servers 146, 181...
Page 360 (continued) powering off (continued) media (iSCSI) network descriptions 43 SAN devices 241 modifying control network settings on K2 client 301 powering on modifying K2 Media Server control network settings basic online and production K2 SANs 242 control point PCs 246...
Page 361 Restripe Utility 315 roles configuring networks server B 145, 180, 191, 209, configuring basic nearline K2 SANs 189, 207, 219 configuring server B roles 189, 207, 219 configuring basic online and production K2 SANs configuring server roles 189, 207, 219...
Page 362 SiteConfig on K2 SAN 112 checking on devices 111 checklists 41 sales tool 80 configuring basic nearline K2 SANs 190 SAN configurations configuring basic online and production K2 SANs checklists 42 security configuring basic online and production NH servers applications 268 144, 179...
Page 363 53 switches V:drives Ethernet and SiteConfig 75 checking 176 system concepts 42 checking V:drive redundant nearline K2 SANs 200, system descriptions K2 SAN 80 checking V:drive redundant online and production importing into SiteConfig 123 K2 SANs 182...
Page 364 Index K2 Installation and Service Manual 15 November 2012...

GRASS VALLEY K2 Installation And Service Manual

Chapter 1: Product Description

Chapter 2: Preparing for Installation

Chapter 3: Cabling K2 SAN Devices

Chapter 4: Setting up the K2 SAN Infrastructure

Chapter 5: Planning and Implementing a K2 SAN with Siteconfig

Chapter 6: Managing K2 Software

Chapter 7: Configuring and Licensing the K2 SAN

Chapter 8: Configuring Clients on the K2 SAN

Chapter 9: Operating the K2 SAN

Chapter 10: Description of K2 SAN Devices

Chapter 11: Overview of K2 Storage Tools

Chapter 12: Administering and Maintaining the K2 SAN

Appendix A: Custom K2 SAN Systems

Appendix B: Trademarks and Agreements

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