Belden grass valley ICONTROL IC-BASE-EDITION-V3 User manual

Quick Start Guide
M226-0700-353
2016-11-21
ICONTROL
IC-BASE-EDITION-V3 & IC-BASE-EDITION-ENT-V3

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Title iControl Quick Start Guide
Part Number M226-0700-353
Revision 2016-11-21, 20:28

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Getting Started with iControl
This Quick Start Guide is designed to help you get iControl up and running for the first time,
on your IC-BASE-EDITION-V3, or IC-BASE-EDITION-ENT-V3 Application Server.
A new iControl system, as shipped, includes one or more iControl Application Servers and
related hardware accessories. It also ships with a document folder containing this Quick
Start Guide, Release Notes, as well as a Welcome letter with Setup & Configuration
checklists that provide a summary of the main steps that you must complete, to set up and
configure your iControl system. Follow this Quick Start Guide for detailed instructions, at
each of these steps.
Summary
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Step 1: Hardware Warranty and Ownership Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Step 2: Physical Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Step 3: Networking Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Step 4: Optional Networking Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Step 5: Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Overview
iControl is a high-level Element and Network Management System for television service
providers, content originators and broadcasters, used to perform wide-ranging video and
audio signal, device and facility monitoring and control over a TCP/IP network.
The central element of any iControl system is the iControl Application Server. The
Application Server is a compact, 1 RU server that interfaces to video, audio and other
hardware through a variety of configurable ports (RS-232, RS-422, ethernet), and connects
to a local LAN over TCP/IP.
iControl runs in a distributed network environment. Devices to be monitored or controlled
are either directly connected to the iControl Application Server, or accessible over a TCP/IP
connection. Each iControl Application Server runs several device control services, as well as
a lookup service.
Multiple Application Servers can coexist on a network, allowing large-scale distributed
systems to be defined and controlled. Using a Web browser, multiple users can connect to
any Application Server from any convenient desktop or portable computer.
iControl comprises a set of software components, the principal ones being:
•iCNavigator
•iCRouter Control
•iCCreator

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Overview
•iCWeb
Each of these core components can be started from iControl Launch Pad, which is a client
application, available from the iControl’s Startup page.
There are three other core iControl components, important for system administration, and
the smooth, integrated operation of iControl as a whole. You can access pages dedicated to
their functions from the Startup page. These other components are:
• iControl Admin
• iControl License management
•iControlReports
iControl’s Startup Page
iControl Launch Pad
For a more in-depth overview of iControl’s features, please refer to Chapter1: “Introduction
to iControl” in the iControl User Guide.

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System Requirements
Client Platform Requirements
You can connect to an iControl Application Server from any client PC or laptop on your
network, by using a standard Web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or
Google Chrome). Once you are connected to an Application Server, you can download
iControl client applications to your PC.
Grass Valley recommends the client platform meet the following system specifications for
optimal performance:
Network Requirements
Users can access the iControl Application Server from a client PC using a standard Web
browser . When a client logs in and launches an iControl module, the software is
automatically downloaded from the Application Server. Consequently, no other application
software is needed, which greatly simplifies installation and system maintenance.
Grass Valley recommends that the iControl Application Server (as well as the associated
equipment it controls) be installed on a dedicated LAN, using the existing security
infrastructure. A qualified system administrator should verify that the setup follows your
organization’s security standards.
Software Component Compatibility
The Dell PowerEdge R330 application server supports iControl versions 5.00 and later.
•Shouldyouwishtoinstall—or reinstall—a version of iControl between 6.00 and 7.20
on a Dell PowerEdge R330 application server, you must apply the R330 Compatibility
component upgrade R330-compatibility.zip, available from Grass Valley Technical
Support (see page 21), as well.
• If you must install iControl version 5.00 on a Dell PowerEdge R330 application server,
please contact Grass Valley Technical Support (see page 21).
• If you wish to add a Dell PowerEdge R330 application server to an existing Redundancy
Group, you must install component upgrade ICONTROL-19711.zip, available from
Grass Valley Technical Support (see page 21), on all non-R330 application servers in the
Redundancy Group.
iControl is compatible with several Grass Valley software components. The versions of these
software components recommended by Grass Valley for best performance and maximum
functionality are listed below:
• RCP-200 Remote Control Panel version 1.7 or later
Memory 8 GB RAM
Processor Intel Core i3 or better
Graphics Card Optimized for NVIDIA or ATI GeForce or Radeon family with 1 GHz clock
speed or faster, and minimum 128 MB memory.
Operating System Windows 10, Windows 8, or Windows 7

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Software Component Compatibility
•Kaleido-Xversion7.60 or later
• Densité 3+ frame controller (CPU-ETH3) version 1.0.3 or later
• GV Node frame controller (CPU-ETH3) version 1.0.3 or later
• Densité CPU-ETH2 version 2.0.4 or later
• EdgeVision version 1.21 or later
• NV9000 version 6.3.0 build 1873 or later
• SE Utilities version 6.3.0 build 136 or later
Step 1: Hardware Warranty and Ownership Transfer
When you purchase a Dell server from Grass Valley Canada, you qualify for a 39-month
warranty with ProSupport (i.e., next business day on site) service level. This warranty, as well
as the ownership, are transferable to the client (you). Once the warranty is transferred, you
may call Dell USA any time for assistance. For customers in Canada, you may call Dell
Canada for assistance.
You can find the Warranty and Ownership Transfer form in the Support section of Dell's
website.
To perform the warranty and ownership transfer of your Dell server
1 Pull out the information tag, from your server’s front panel, and note the service tag
number.
The information tag is a slide-out label panel, located on the front of your server,
toward the center.
2 In your browser’s address bar, enter www.dell.com/support/assets-transfer.
(Alternatively, navigate to www.dell.com, and search for ownership transfer.)
3 Enter your service tag number to access the Warranty and Ownership Transfer form.
4 Complete the form, using the information listed below.
Step 2: Physical Setup
Grass Valley’s Application Server is the hardware at the heart of the iControl system,
providing control, monitoring, logging and interface services. As of iControl version 7.30, all
Application Servers configured with new systems are Dell PowerEdge model R330 (order
code IC-BASE-EDITION-V3, or IC-BASE-EDITION-ENT-V3). The Application Server is a
compact 1 RU server that interfaces to other iControl devices over TCP/IP. Users can connect
to the Application Server via TCP/IP from any desktop or portable computer.
Original owner Grass Valley Canada
Postal code H4S 2C6
Notes
• Hardware documentation for the Dell PowerEdge R330 is available from
dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
• Install the faceplate, after the server is placed in a rack.

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To install the iControl Application Server
1 Place the Application Server in a standard 19-inch rack, using the rails, screws and
washers provided.
Make sure that the unit has adequate ventilation.
2 If you purchased an 8-port Comtrol RocketPort card connect the 8-port breakout box
(see Connecting the 8-port Break-Out Box, below).
3 Connect power cords, and then turn the server on.
The power switch is located on the front panel.
4 [OPTIONAL] Install the Grass Valley faceplate onto the front of the Application Server by
sliding it onto the guide blocks on the side handles, then pushing it in until it clicks into
place.
Connecting the 8-port Break-Out Box
If you purchased an 8-port Comtrol RocketPort card (with breakout box), make sure you
have installed the RocketPort PCI card into the Application Server, by following the
procedure for installing an expansion card, in the Dell PowerEdge R330 Owner's Manual
(available from dell.com/poweredgemanuals).
To connect the 8-port breakout box
1 Plug the breakout box connector into the large port (PCI expansion slot) at the back of
the Application Server.
2 Connect cables from the devices to be controlled to the serial ports on the breakout
box.
IMPORTANT
An unexpected power disruption, such as might occur during a power
failure, can damage the file system on an Application Server. It is strongly
recommended that all Application Servers be connected to a standby power
source, such as a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), as a preventive
measure.
Notes
• It is important to assign serial ports on both the Application Server and any
routers that will be participating in the iControl system to avoid conflicts
that might negatively affect system performance (see Configuring Serial
Ports, on page 13, for more information).

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Software Component Compatibility
Step 3: Networking Setup
Before you can begin operations, you must configure the Application Server, to make it
available on your local network. Specifically, you must:
• Connect to the Application Server from a client PC
• Log on to the Application Server’s iControl admin page and configure the server’s
TCP/IP settings:
• Ethernet interface
•Networkgateway
• Domain Name Service settings
•HostnameandIPaddress
• When connecting an Application
Server to other serial devices, such as
Symphonie or Quartet frames, use a
straight-through RS-422 cable.
Should you need to create a custom
cable, refer to the pinout assignment
diagram:
Notes (continued)
IMPORTANT
Ethernet Port Labels on Dell PowerEdge R330 Application Servers
The physical Ethernet ports on the back of the Dell PowerEdge R330 are
labeled Gb1 and Gb2. The physical (cabling) port called Gb1 corresponds to
logical port eth0. Likewise, the physical port called Gb2 corresponds to
logical port eth1. In all iControl-related documentation, when speaking of
cabling and physical ports, we use the logical port names. For example, if a
procedure instructs you to connect a cable to eth0, you must connect the
cable to the physical port labeled Gb1, on the Dell PowerEdge R330.
Logical Ethernet port usage
The Application Server is shipped with the eth0 port turned on, in a default
configuration that permits an initial connection. You must use eth0 as your
main network interface. The other Ethernet port (eth1) is also configurable,
but is intended for specialized use, such as connecting Grass Valley Densité
frames and some third-party devices (e.g., SNMP devices) as long as they are
on the same local subnet as eth1. The eth1 network interface is disabled by
default.

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• Apply your changes and perform a readiness check
Configuring the Application Server’s Network Settings
To configure your Application Server’s network settings
1 Configure a client PC or laptop to access the application server in its default
configuration (see Configuring TCP/IP Settings on a Client PC, on page 9).
2 Using a crossover Ethernet cable, connect your client PC or laptop to the eth0 port, on
the Application Server.
3OpeniControl admin on your client PC or laptop (see Opening iControl admin, on
page 8).
4IntheiControl admin page, under System settings, click Network interfaces.
The Network interfaces page appears.
5UnderSystem, perform the following:
a Type the host name by which you would like this Application Server to be known
on your network.
b If required, add DNS servers to the list of IP addresses in the DNS Servers list.
6UnderEth0, configure Ethernet interface settings:
a Select the Activate at boot-time check box.
b Type the IP address you would like to use for this Application Server.
c Type the appropriate network mask.
d Type the desired gateway address, if required.
Note: If you do not select the Activate at boot-time check box, the eth0
interface will revert to its previous values the next time the system restarts.
Note: Typically the IP addresses for all devices on a LAN begin with the
same two data groups, and the remaining two are assigned by the system
administrator.
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Opening iControl admin
7ClickApply.
8OntheiControl admin page, click Reboot and shutdown, under Other.
The Reboot and shutdown page appears.
9ClickReboot.
The Application Server restarts with its new network settings.
10 Disconnect the client PC that was used to configure the Application Server. Remember
to restore the previous network settings on the PC.
11 Connect the Application Server to its designated network. Use a standard Ethernet
cable plugged into the Application Server’s eth0 port (see step 2 on page 7).
Opening iControl admin
To open iControl admin
1 On your client PC, open a browser window, and then type your Application Server’s
IP address, in the address bar.
The iControl Startup page appears.
Note: Ask your system administrator for the IP address of the network
gateway that this Application Server will use. If a gateway is not required,
then leave Default Gateway empty.
IMPORTANT
You may lose communication to the Application Server
If your PC is on a different subnet than the Application Server’s new address,
you will need to change the PC’s network settings to further communicate
with the Application Server after it has rebooted.
Note: If your Application Server still has its factory-default network settings,
its IP address is 10.0.3.6.