Upgrading a GV I/O with IP option to UHD support
To use the UHD workflow, GV I/O systems require the following upgrade:
- Mellanox ConnectX-6 25 GigE network adapter card installed for UHD SMPTE 2110 IP channels
- Matrox M264 video card installed to provide hardware acceleration for UHD video work flows
- The latest Windows 2016 OS image installed on all Dell R640 servers
GV I/O Live Ingest and Playout Server supports the UHD work flow only with SMPTE 2110 IP channels in this release.
This section provides instructions for the following field kit:
| Upgrade Nomenclature | Description |
|---|---|
| GVIO-HW-M264-FK | Matrox M.264 codec card upgrade for UHD support. Replaces the NVIDIA Quadro video card. |
CAUTION:
This system contains board-level components that
must be protected from static discharge and physical shock. Wear a wrist strap grounded to
the system chassis when handling system components.