Belden GRASS VALLEY iTX Playout Appliance 2 Manual

INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL
Revision 1
M958-9002-301
2018-08-22
ITX PLAYOUT APPLIANCE 2
GVSP-3TB-WIN-2IO
GVSP-3TB-WIN-2+2IO
GVSP-3TB-WIN-4IO
GVSP-3TB-WIN-8IO
GVSP-4TB-WIN-8IO

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Copyright and Trademark Notice
Copyright © 2018, Grass Valley Canada. All rights reserved.
Belden, Belden Sending All The Right Signals, and the Belden logo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Belden Inc. or its affiliated companies in the United States and
other jurisdictions. Grass Valley, iTX Playout Appliance 2 are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Grass Valley Canada. Belden Inc., Grass Valley Canada, and other parties may
also have trademark rights in other terms used herein.
Terms and Conditions
Please read the following terms and conditions carefully. By using iTX Playout Appliance 2
documentation, you agree to the following terms and conditions.
Grass Valley hereby grants permission and license to owners of iTX Playout Appliance 2 to
use their product manuals for their own internal business use. Manuals for Grass Valley
products may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or
mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose unless specifically
authorized in writing by Grass Valley.
A Grass Valley manual may have been revised to reflect changes made to the product
during its manufacturing life. Thus, different versions of a manual may exist for any given
product. Care should be taken to ensure that one obtains the proper manual version for a
specific product serial number.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a
commitment on the part of Grass Valley.
Warranty information is available in the Support section of the Grass Valley web site
(www.grassvalley.com).
Title iTX Playout Appliance 2 Installation and Service Manual
Part Number M958-9002-301
Revision 2018-08-22, 13:50

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Important Safeguards and Notices
This section provides important safety guidelines for operators and service personnel.
Specific warnings and cautions appear throughout the manual where they apply. Please
read and follow this important information, especially those instructions related to the risk
of electric shock or injury to persons.
Symbols and Their Meanings
Indicates that dangerous high voltage is present within the equipment
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock.
Indicates that the user, operator or service technician should refer to the product
manuals for important operating, maintenance, or service instructions.
This is a prompt to note the fuse rating when replacing fuses. The fuse
referenced in the text must be replaced with one having the ratings indicated.
Identifies a protective grounding terminal which must be connected to earth
ground prior to making any other equipment connections.
Identifies an external protective grounding terminal which may be connected to
earth ground as a supplement to an internal grounding terminal.
Indicates that static sensitive components are present, which may be damaged
by electrostatic discharge. Use anti-static procedures, equipment and surfaces
during servicing.
Indicates that the equipment has more than one power supply cord, and that all
power supply cords must be disconnected before servicing to avoid electric
shock.
The presence of this symbol in or on Grass Valley equipment means that it has
been tested and certified as complying with applicable Canadian Standard
Association (CSA) regulations and recommendations for USA/Canada.
The presence of this symbol in or on Grass Valley equipment means that it has
been tested and certified as complying with applicable Underwriters Laboratory
(UL) regulations and recommendations for USA/Canada.
The presence of this symbol in or on Grass Valley equipment means that it has
been tested and certified as complying with applicable Intertek Testing Services
regulations and recommendations for USA/Canada.

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Warnings
A warning indicates a possible hazard to personnel, which may cause injury or
death. Observe the following general warnings when using or working on this
equipment:
• Appropriately listed/certified mains supply power cords must be used for the
connection of the equipment to the mains voltage at either 120 V AC or 240 V AC.
• This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (over-current)
protection. Ensure that a fuse or circuit breaker for 120 V AC or 240 V AC is used on the
phase conductors.
• Any instructions in this manual that require opening the equipment cover or enclosure
are for use by qualified service personnel only.
• Do not operate the equipment in wet or damp conditions.
• This equipment is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cords. To
avoid electrical shock, plug the power cords into a properly wired receptacle before
connecting the equipment inputs or outputs.
• Route power cords and other cables so they are not likely to be damaged. Properly
support heavy cable bundles to avoid connector damage.
• Disconnect power before cleaning the equipment. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners; use only a damp cloth.
• Dangerous voltages may exist at several points in this equipment. To avoid injury, do
not touch exposed connections and components while power is on.
• High leakage current may be present. Earth connection of product is essential before
connecting power.
• Prior to servicing, remove jewelry such as rings, watches, and other metallic objects.
• To avoid fire hazard, use only the fuse type and rating specified in the service
instructions for this product, or on the equipment.
• To avoid explosion, do not operate this equipment in an explosive atmosphere.
• Use proper lift points. Do not use door latches to lift or move equipment.
• Avoid mechanical hazards. Allow all rotating devices to come to a stop before servicing.
• Have qualified service personnel perform safety checks after any service.
Cautions
A caution indicates a possible hazard to equipment that could result in equipment
damage. Observe the following cautions when operating or working on this
equipment:
• This equipment is meant to be installed in a restricted access location.
The presence of this symbol in or on Grass Valley product means that it complies
with all applicable European Union (CE) directives.
The presence of this symbol in or on Grass Valley product means that it complies
with safety of laser product applicable standards.

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• When installing this equipment, do not attach the power cord to building surfaces.
• Products that have no on/off switch, and use an external power supply must be
installed in proximity to a main power outlet that is easily accessible.
• Use the correct voltage setting. If this product lacks auto-ranging power supplies,
before applying power ensure that each power supply is set to match the power
source.
• Provide proper ventilation. To prevent product overheating, provide equipment
ventilation in accordance with the installation instructions.
• Do not operate with suspected equipment failure. If you suspect product damage or
equipment failure, have the equipment inspected by qualified service personnel.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that
contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing should be done in a static-free
environment.
• This unit may have more than one power supply cord. Disconnect all power supply
cords before servicing to avoid electric shock.
• Follow static precautions at all times when handling this equipment.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protection
Electrostatic discharge occurs when electronic components are improperly
handled and can result in intermittent failure or complete damage adversely
affecting an electrical circuit. When you remove and replace any card from a frame
always follow ESD-prevention procedures:
• Ensure that the frame is electrically connected to earth ground through the power cord
or any other means if available.
• Wear an ESD wrist strap ensuring that it makes good skin contact. Connect the
grounding clip to an unpainted surface of the chassis frame to safely ground unwanted
ESD voltages. If no wrist strap is available, ground yourself by touching the unpainted
metal part of the chassis.
• For safety, periodically check the resistance value of the anti-static strap, which should
be between 1 and 10 megohms.
• When temporarily storing a card make sure it is placed in an ESD bag.
• Cards in an earth grounded metal frame or casing do not require any special ESD
protection.
Battery Handling
This product includes a backup battery. There is a danger of explosion if the battery
is replaced incorrectly. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions. Before disposing of your Grass Valley equipment, please
review the Disposal and Recycling Information appendix.

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Cautions for LCD and TFT Displays
Excessive usage may harm your vision. Rest for 10 minutes for every 30 minutes of
usage.
If the LCD or TFT glass is broken, handle glass fragments with care when disposing
of them. If any fluid leaks out of a damaged glass cell, be careful not to get the liquid crystal
fluid in your mouth or skin. If the liquid crystal touches your skin or clothes, wash it off
immediately using soap and water. Never swallow the fluid. The toxicity is extremely low
but caution should be exercised at all times.
Mesures de sécurité et avis importants
La présente section fournit des consignes de sécurité importantes pour les opérateurs et le
personnel de service. Des avertissements ou mises en garde spécifiques figurent dans le
manuel, dans les sections où ils s’appliquent. Prenez le temps de bien lire les consignes et
assurez-vous de les respecter, en particulier celles qui sont destinées à prévenir les
décharges électriques ou les blessures.
Signification des symboles utilisés
Signale la présence d’une tension élevée et dangereuse dans le boîtier de
l’équipement ; cette tension peut être suffisante pour constituer un risque de
décharge électrique.
Avertit l'utilisateur, l’opérateur ou le technicien de maintenance que des
instructions importantes relatives à l'utilisation et à l'entretien se trouvent dans
la documentation accompagnant l’équipement.
Invite l'utilisateur, l’opérateur ou le technicien de maintenance à prendre note du
calibre du fusible lors du remplacement de ce dernier. Le fusible auquel il est fait
référence dans le texte doit être remplacé par un fusible du même calibre.
Identifie une borne de mise à la terre de protection. Il faut relier cette borne à la
terre avant d’effectuer toute autre connexion à l’équipement.
Identifie une borne de mise à la terre externe qui peut être connectée en tant
que borne de mise à la terre supplémentaire.
Signale la présence de composants sensibles à l’électricité statique et qui sont
susceptibles d’être endommagés par une décharge électrostatique. Utilisez des
procédures, des équipements et des surfaces antistatiques durant les
interventions d’entretien.
Le symbole ci-contre signifie que l’appareil comporte plus d’un cordon
d'alimentation et qu’il faut débrancher tous les cordons d'alimentation avant
toute opération d’entretien, afin de prévenir les chocs électriques.

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Avertissements
Les avertissements signalent des conditions ou des pratiques susceptibles
d’occasionner des blessures graves, voire fatales. Veuillez vous familiariser avec les
avertissements d’ordre général ci-dessous :
• Un cordon d’alimentation dûment homologué doit être utilisé pour connecter
l’appareil à une tension de secteur de 120 V CA ou 240 V CA.
• La protection de ce produit contre les courts-circuits (surintensités) dépend de
l’installation électrique du bâtiment. Assurez-vous qu'un fusible ou un disjoncteur pour
120 V CA ou 240 V CA est utilisé sur les conducteurs de phase.
• Dans le présent manuel, toutes les instructions qui nécessitent d’ouvrir le couvercle de
l’équipement sont destinées exclusivement au personnel technique qualifié.
• N’utilisez pas cet appareil dans un environnement humide.
• Cet équipement est mis à la terre par le conducteur de mise à la terre des cordons
d’alimentation. Pour éviter les chocs électriques, branchez les cordons d’alimentation
sur une prise correctement câblée avant de brancher les entrées et sorties de
l’équipement.
• Acheminez les cordons d’alimentation et autres câbles de façon à ce qu’ils ne risquent
pas d’être endommagés. Supportez correctement les enroulements de câbles afin de
ne pas endommager les connecteurs.
• Coupez l’alimentation avant de nettoyer l’équipement. Ne pas utiliser de nettoyants
liquides ou en aérosol. Utilisez uniquement un chiffon humide.
• Des tensions dangereuses peuvent exister en plusieurs points dans cet équipement.
Pour éviter toute blessure, ne touchez pas aux connexions ou aux composants exposés
lorsque l’appareil est sous tension.
La marque C-CSA-US certifie que l’appareil visé a été testé par l'Association
canadienne de normalisation (CSA) et reconnu conforme aux exigences
applicables en matière de sécurité électrique en vigueur au Canada et aux États-
Unis.
La marque C-UL-US certifie que l’appareil visé a été testé par Underwriters
Laboratory (UL) et reconnu conforme aux exigences applicables en matière de
sécurité électrique en vigueur au Canada et aux États-Unis.
La marque ETL Listed d’Intertek pour le marché Nord-Américain certifie que
l’appareil visé a été testé par Intertek et reconnu conforme aux exigences
applicables en matière de sécurité électrique en vigueur au Canada et aux États-
Unis.
Le marquage CE indique que l’appareil visé est conforme aux exigences
essentielles des directives applicables de l’Union européenne en matière de
sécurité électrique, de compatibilité électromagnétique et de conformité
environnementale.
Le symbole ci-contre sur un appareil Grass Valley ou à l’intérieur de l’appareil
indique qu’il est conforme aux normes applicables en matière de sécurité laser.

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• Avant de procéder à toute opération d’entretien ou de dépannage, enlevez tous vos
bijoux (notamment vos bagues, votre montre et autres objets métalliques).
• Pour éviter tout risque d’incendie, utilisez uniquement les fusibles du type et du calibre
indiqués sur l’équipement ou dans la documentation qui l’accompagne.
• Ne pas utiliser cet appareil dans une atmosphère explosive.
• Présence possible de courants de fuite. Un raccordement à la masse est indispensable
avant la mise sous tension.
• Après tout travail d’entretien ou de réparation, faites effectuer des contrôles de sécurité
par le personnel technique qualifié.
Mises en garde
Les mises en garde signalent des conditions ou des pratiques susceptibles
d’endommager l’équipement. Veuillez vous familiariser avec les mises en garde ci-
dessous :
• L’appareil est conçu pour être installé dans un endroit à accès restreint.
• Au moment d’installer l’équipement, ne fixez pas les cordons d’alimentation aux
surfaces intérieures de l’édifice.
• Les produits qui n'ont pas d’interrupteur marche-arrêt et qui disposent d’une source
d’alimentation externe doivent être installés à proximité d'une prise de courant facile
d’accès.
• Si l’équipement n’est pas pourvu d’un modules d’alimentation auto-adaptables, vérifiez
la configuration de chacun des modules d'alimentation avant de les mettre sous
tension.
• Assurez une ventilation adéquate. Pour éviter toute surchauffe du produit, assurez une
ventilation de l’équipement conformément aux instructions d’installation.
• N’utilisez pas l’équipement si vous suspectez un dysfonctionnement du produit. Faites-
le inspecter par un technicien qualifié.
• Pour réduire le risque de choc électrique, n'effectuez pas de réparations autres que
celles qui sont décrites dans le présent manuel, sauf si vous êtes qualifié pour le faire.
Confiez les réparations à un technicien qualifié. La maintenance doit se réaliser dans un
milieu libre d’électricité statique.
• L’appareil peut comporter plus d’un cordon d'alimentation. Afin de prévenir les chocs
électriques, débrancher tous les cordons d'alimentation avant toute opération
d’entretien.
• Veillez à toujours prendre les mesures de protection antistatique appropriées quand
vous manipulez l’équipement.
Protection contre les décharges électrostatiques (DES)
Une décharge électrostatique peut se produire lorsque des composants
électroniques ne sont pas manipulés de manière adéquate, ce qui peut entraîner
des défaillances intermittentes ou endommager irrémédiablement un circuit
électrique. Au moment de remplacer une carte dans un châssis, prenez toujours les
mesures de protection antistatique appropriées :

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• Assurez-vous que le châssis est relié électriquement à la terre par le cordon
d'alimentation ou tout autre moyen disponible.
• Portez un bracelet antistatique et assurez-vous qu'il est bien en contact avec la peau.
Connectez la pince de masse à une surface non peinte du châssis pour détourner à la
terre toute tension électrostatique indésirable. En l’absence de bracelet antistatique,
déchargez l’électricité statique de votre corps en touchant une surface métallique non
peinte du châssis.
• Pour plus de sécurité, vérifiez périodiquement la valeur de résistance du bracelet
antistatique. Elle doit se situer entre 1 et 10 mégohms.
• Si vous devez mettre une carte de côté, assurez-vous de la ranger dans un sac
protecteur antistatique.
• Les cartes qui sont reliées à un châssis ou boîtier métallique mis à la terre ne
nécessitent pas de protection antistatique spéciale.
Remplacement et élimination des piles
L’appareil renferme une pile. Pour réduire le risque d’explosion, vérifiez la polarité et
ne remplacez la pile que par une pile du même type, recommandée par le fabricant.
Mettez les piles usagées au rebut conformément aux directives du fabricant. Avant
de vous défaire de l’équipement, assurez-vous d’avoir lu l’appendice Disposal and Recycling
Information.
Précautions pour les écrans LCD et TFT
Regarder l’écran pendant une trop longue période de temps peut nuire à votre
vision. Prenez une pause de 10 minutes, après 30 minutes d’utilisation.
Si l'écran LCD ou TFT est brisé, manipulez les fragments de verre avec précaution au
moment de vous en débarrasser. veillez à ce que le cristal liquide n'entre pas en contact
avec la peau ou la bouche. En cas de contact avec la peau ou les vêtements, laver
immédiatement à l'eau savonneuse. Ne jamais ingérer le liquide. La toxicité est
extrêmement faible, mais la prudence demeure de mise en tout temps.
Recycling
Visit www.grassvalley.com for recycling information.
Certification and Compliance
Safety Compliance
This equipment complies with the requirements of CSA/UL/IEC/EN 60950-1, 2nd
Ed. + AM1, Safety of information technology equipment.
The power cords supplied with this equipment meet the appropriate national
standards for the country of destination.

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Safety of Laser Modules
This equipment incorporates modules containing Class 1 lasers. These modules
are certified by the manufacturer to comply with:
– IEC/EN 60825-1 Safety of laser products
– IEC 60950-1 Safety of information technology equipment
Electromagnetic Compatibility
This equipment has been tested for verification of compliance with FCC Part 15,
Subpart B requirements for class A digital devices.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements of
the EMC directive 2004/108/EC:
• EN 55022 Class A Radiated and conducted emissions
• EN 61000-3-2 Limits for harmonic current emissions
• EN 61000-3-3 Limitation of voltage fluctuations and flicker
• EN 61000-4-2 Electrostatic discharge immunity
• EN 61000-4-3 Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity
• EN 61000-4-4 Electrical fast transient immunity
• EN 61000-4-5 Surge transient immunity
• EN 61000-4-6 Conducted disturbances immunity
• EN 61000-4-8 Power frequency magnetic field immunity
• EN 61000-4-11 Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations
immunity
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. 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.

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1Overview of the iTX Playout Appliance 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
About the iTX Playout Appliance 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
System Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Control Panel Buttons and Status Monitoring Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
SSD and SATA Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Video Card Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Power Supply Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2Installation and Start-up Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installing the iTX Playout Appliance 2 Chassis in a Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Cabling the iTX Playout Appliance 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Starting the iTX Playout Appliance 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
3Configuring the iTX Playout Appliance 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Configuring Windows and System Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Configuring iTX (GVSP-3T-WIN-2IO and GVSP-3TB-WIN-2+2IO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Configuring iTX (GVSP-3T-WIN-4IO/GVSP-3TB-WIN-8IO/GVSP-4TB-WIN-8IO) . . . . . . . .19
4Servicing the iTX Playout Appliance 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Removing Power from the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Removing and Replacing the Bezel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Removing the Chassis Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Replacing a Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Replacing a Power Supply Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Replacing a System Fan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Replacing the Graphics Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Replacing the Network Adapter Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Replacing the SDI Video I/O Card (Corvid LP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Replacing the SDI Video I/O Card (Corvid 44 / 88) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Contact Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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Overview of the iTX Playout Appliance 2
This document provides an overview of the product and guides you through the
procedures for installing and setting up a new, factory-delivered iTX Playout Appliance 2
unit.
This chapter provides information about the different models of iTX Playout Appliance 2
and the physical characteristics of the product, including system specifications and chassis
components.
Summary
About the iTX Playout Appliance 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
System Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Note: Additional iTX system documentation can be downloaded from
the Documentation Library on the Grass Valley web site
(www.grassvalley.com).

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About the iTX Playout Appliance 2
About the iTX Playout Appliance 2
The iTX Playout Appliance 2 unit is a 1RU rack mountable server designed to run iTX
playout software, which processes audio and video content as required by scheduled
events and delivers the SD or HD video output for one or two channels of iTX playout.
We offer four models of the iTX Playout Appliance 2:
System Specifications
The following table provides a summary of the product and technical specifications for the
iTX Playout Appliance 2 unit.
iTX Playout Appliance 2 model Description
GVSP-3TB-WIN-2IO 1RU iTX SD/HD Playout Appliance fitted with a single 2 I/O
SDI video card. This unit is equipped with a GPU to support
XG Inside (not licensed).
GVSP-3TB-WIN-2+2IO 1RU iTX SD/HD Playout Appliance fitted with two 2 I/O SDI
video cards. This model does not support XG Inside since it
does not have a GPU.
GVSP-3TB-WIN-4IO 1RU iTX SD/HD Playout Appliance fitted with a single 4 I/O
SDI video card. This unit is equipped with a GPU to support
XG Inside (not licensed).
GVSP-3TB-WIN-8IO 1RU iTX HD Playout Appliance fitted with a single 8 I/O SDI
video card. This unit is equipped with a GPU to support XG
Inside (not licensed).
GVSP-4TB-WIN-8IO 1RU iTX Playout Appliance 2+ fitted with an 8 I/O board
pre-configured with OS only and pre-equipped with GPU
to support XG Inside (not licensed, suitable for 4K UHD
playout.
Chassis dimensions Form: 1U rackmount chassis
Height: 1.7” (27.8mm)
Width: 17.2” (437mm)
Depth: 27.8 ” (706mm)
Weight: Not available at time of publication
Processors GVSP-3TB-WIN-2IO, GVSP-3TB-WIN-2+2IO, GVSP-3TB-WIN-4IO,
GVSP-3TB-WIN-8IO
• Dual six-core Intel® Xeon® E5-2620 v3 processors
GVSP-4TB-WIN-8IO
• Dual sixteen-core Intel® Xeon® E5-2697A v4 processors
Memory 64 GB main memory (RAM)
Media Cache storage GVSP-3TB-WIN-2IO, GVSP-3TB-WIN-2+2IO, GVSP-3TB-WIN-4IO,
GVSP-3TB-WIN-8IO
•2TB of usable RAID 10 storage
GVSP-4TB-WIN-8IO
• 4 TB of usable RAID 10 storage

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System disk storage • 240 GB SSD RAID1
Network Adapter Card GVSP-3TB-WIN-2IO
• Not equipped with a network adapter card.
GVSP-3TB-WIN-2+2IO
• Not equipped with a network adapter card.
GVSP-3TB-WIN-4IO
• Mellanox ConnectX®-4 Lx EN (option)
GVSP-3TB-WIN-8IO
• Mellanox ConnectX®-4 Lx EN (option)
GVSP-4TB-WIN-8IO
• Mellanox ConnectX®-4 Lx EN
SDI Video I/O GVSP-3TB-WIN-2IO
• 1 AJA Corvid LP card, with 2 SDI I/Os on BNC connectors
GVSP-3TB-WIN-2+2IO
• 2 AJA Corvid LP cards, each with 2 SDI I/Os on BNC connectors
GVSP-3TB-WIN-4IO
• 1 AJA Corvid 44 card, with up to 4 SDI I/Os on DIN 1.0/2.3 connectors
GVSP-3TB-WIN-8IO
• 1 AJA Corvid 88 card, with up to 8 SDI I/Os on DIN 1.0/2.3 connectors
GVSP-4TB-WIN-8IO
• 1 AJA Corvid 88 card, with up to 8 SDI I/Os on DIN 1.0/2.3 connectors
Graphics Card GVSP-3TB-WIN-2IO
•NVIDIAQuadroP2000
GVSP-3TB-WIN-2+2IO
• Not equipped with a graphics card.
GVSP-3TB-WIN-4IO
•NVIDIAQuadroP2000
GVSP-3TB-WIN-8IO
•NVIDIAQuadroP2000
GVSP-4TB-WIN-8IO
•NVIDIAQuadroP4000
Power consumption GVSP-3TB-WIN-2IO, GVSP-3TB-WIN-2+2IO, GVSP-3TB-WIN-4IO,
GVSP-3TB-WIN-8IO
• Number of power supplies: 2
• AC input voltage: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
• Input current: 3.74 A-1.55 A
• Input power: 400 W max.
GVSP-4TB-WIN-8IO
• Number of power supplies: 2
• AC input voltage: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
• Input current: 5.6 A-2.29 A
• Input power: 560 W max.
Temperature Ambient temperature: 35°C (95°F)
Note: This shall be the maximum internal temperature within the
rack in which the iTX Playout Appliance unit is installed.

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System Specifications
Operating system GVSP-3TB-WIN-2IO
• Microsoft® Windows® Server 2008 R2 for Embedded Systems
GVSP-3TB-WIN-2+2IO
• Microsoft® Windows® Server 2008 R2 for Embedded Systems
GVSP-3TB-WIN-4IO
• Microsoft® Windows® Server 2012 R2 for Embedded Systems
GVSP-3TB-WIN-8IO
• Microsoft® Windows® Server 2012 R2 for Embedded Systems
GVSP-4TB-WIN-8IO
• Microsoft® Windows® Server 2012 R2 for Embedded Systems
Onboard controllers/ports • USB 3.0 ports (2 front, 2 rear)
• Dedicated IPMI LAN port (1)
• COM port (1)
• VGA monitor port (1) - Only used on GVSP-3TB-WIN-2+2IO
•NetworkI/O:
• Chassis: 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports (2)
• Network Adapter Card: 25 Gigabit Ethernet ports (2) SFP28
•VideocardI/O:
• Corvid LP: 3 BNC (Output, Input, Reference)
• Corvid 44: 5 DIN (SDI In/Out and Reference)
• Corvid 88: 9 DIN (SDI In/Out and Reference)
• Graphics card:
• NVIDIA Quadro P2000: DisplayPort 1.4 (4)
• NVIDIA Quadro P4000: DisplayPort 1.4 (4)

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Front Panel Components
A removable bezel covers the front panel of the chassis and identifies the unit as an iTX
Appliance 2.
Behind the bezel are the unit’s front panel components, which includes two SSD drives, four
SATA hard drives, two USB 3.0 ports and a control panel with power buttons and status
monitoring lights.
Control Panel Buttons and Status Monitoring Lights
The upper right-hand corner of the iTX Playout Appliance 2 chassis features a control panel,
which provides system monitoring lights, a unit identifier button and a main power control
button.
UID (Unit Identifier) button illuminates a blue light on the front and
rear of the chassis for easy system location in large stack configurations.
The Power button is the main power switch used to power on / off the
iTX Playout Appliance 2 unit.
Note that turning off system power with this button removes the main
power, but keeps standby power supplied to the system.
The Information light alerts operators to specific system states:
• Continuous red: Overheat condition
• Blinking red (1Hz): Fan failure
• Blinking red (0.25Hz): Power failure
• Solid blue: Local UID has been activated
• Blinking blue: Remote UID is on
Blinking green light indicates network activity on LAN2 connection.
Blinking green light indicates network activity on LAN1 connection.
Blinking green light indicates activity on the hard drive.
The Power light indicates whether the unit is powered on or off.
• green: The unit is powered on
• off: The unit is off, but standby power is still supplied to the unit.

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SSD and SATA Drives
SSD and SATA Drives
The front panel provides access to ten drive carrier bays, which are populated by two SSD
drives and four SATA hard drives; leaving four of the drive bays empty.
Each drive carrier has an Activity LED and a Status LED.
The LED’s color and illumination behavior indicates a specific status.
For example, the most commonly observed activities are:
• Activity LED > Blue > Blinking = I/O activity
• Status LED > RED > Solid On = Failed drive
Please consult the SuperServer 1028U Series User Manual for a complete listing of the drive
carrier LED’s behavior.
The drives are hot-swappable, meaning that a single drive can be replaced without having
to stop the system or remove power from the unit.
Managing the RAID Arrays on the iTX Playout Appliance 2
The Intel Rapid Storage Technology (RST) software is used to manage RAID arrays on the iTX
Playout Appliance 2. This software is pre-installed and running on the unit.
When operating properly, the Intel RST icon in the Windows system tray appears as a hard
drive with a green check mark over it. If there is any problem with a RAID array, the same
icon appears with a yellow explanation mark over the hard drive icon along with a pop-up
dialog that explains the problem.
To more closely monitor and manage the RAID arrays, you can open the Intel RST software
window by double clicking its icon in the Windows system tray.
For more information about using the Intel RST software, please click the Help icon on the
Intel RST window.

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Rear Panel Components
The rear panel of the iTX Playout Appliance 2 chassis provides access to two power supply
units, as well as the appliance’s input and output connectors.
The following diagrams identify the rear panel components of the different iTX Playout
Appliance 2 models:
Fig. 1-1: Rear panel components of the GVSP-3TB-WIN-2
Fig. 1-2: Rear panel components of the GVSP-3TB-WIN-2+2IO
Fig. 1-3: Rear panel components of the GVSP-3TB-WIN-4IO and GVSP-3TB-WIN-8IO

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Video Card Inputs and Outputs
Fig. 1-4: Rear panel components of the GVSP-4TB-WIN-8IO
Video Card Inputs and Outputs
GVSP-3TB-WIN-2IO / GVSP-3TB-WIN-2+2IO
Identifying the SDI video inputs and outputs on GVSP-3TB-WIN-2IO and GVSP-3TB-WIN-
2+2IO models is quite straightforward since the BNC connectors are labeled (SDI OUT, SDI
IN and REF IN). Note that on the GVSP-3TB-WIN-2+2IO, the upper card is Device 0 and the
lower card is Device 1.
GVSP-3TB-WIN-4IO / GVSP-3TB-WIN-8IO / GVSP-4TB-WIN-8IO
The GVSP-3TB-WIN-4IO is equipped with a Corvid 44 card and the GVSP-3TB-WIN-8IO /
GVSP-4TB-WIN-8IO with a Corvid 88 card. Each card’s DIN connectors are labeled with a
number, except for one which is Rfor Reference.
The SDI video card’s input and output connections are determined by the intended playout
channel type (e.g. Single channel, Dual channel, Simulcast... etc.). See “About Playout Types”
in the Output Server 2 Channel Configuration Guide for more information.
Use the following tables to determine the appropriate cabling scheme for your appliance
and playout channel type:
Corvid 44
Playout Type Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4 Port R
Single channel Ch A
Output
Main
Ch A
Output
Sec
Ch A
Input
Main
-Ref
Input
4K Single channel Ch A
Output
Main 1
Ch A
Output
Main 2
Ch A
Output
Main 3
Ch A
Output
Main 4
Ref
Input
Dual channel Ch A
Output
Main
Ch B
Output
Main
Ch A
Input
Main
Ch B
Input
Main
Ref
Input