SiteConfig software installation on K2 Central
The K2 Summit clients must be disconnected from the K2 Central while software is
installed.
- Follow steps for a normal GV STRATUS/Summit system SiteConfig software installation, but with the following steps to ensure that correct roles are configured and software is installed.
- In the Network Configuration | Devices tree view, right-click a group and select Add Device.
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Configure these
settings for the K2 Central server as follows:
- Family – Select K2.
- Type – Select K2 Central Server.
- Model – Select K2 Central TX Server.
- Name – This is the device name, as displayed in the SiteConfig device tree view and device list view. This name can be different than the host name (network name). You can accept the default name or enter a name of your choice. Devices in the tree view are sorted alphabetically.
- Amount — Select 1.
- Platform — Select x64.
- Control network– Select the control network.
- Starting Address – Select from the list of available addresses on the selected control network.
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Then add K2 Summit clients as follows:
- Family – Select K2.
- Type – Select K2 Central Client.
- Model – Select K2 Central Client.
- Name – This is the device name, as displayed in the SiteConfig device tree view and device list view. This name can be different than the host name (network name). You can accept the default name or enter a name of your choice. Devices in the tree view are sorted alphabetically.
- Amount — Select 1.
- Platform — Select x64.
- Control network– Select the control network.
- Starting Address – Select from the list of available addresses on the selected control network. If adding multiple devices, this is the starting address, with addresses assigned sequentially to each device added.
- Click OK to save settings and close. SiteConfig adds the K2 Central server and K2 Central clients to the system description.
- Add the K2 Central Server and K2 Central clients to the control network.
- Then, add the K2 Central Server and K2 Central clients to the desired software deployment group.
- Add the GV STRATUS Summit Service role to the K2 Central server.
- Add the appropriate system cabs and deploy software.
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Sync to the core server as follows:
- Select Tools | Options | Network Configuration, and enter the core server name.
- Select File | Save.
- Configure and install other GV STRATUS/Summit devices as you normally would.
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Connect K2 Central clients to the K2 Central server once software is installed.
The K2 Central clients should be automatically configured to the K2 Central storage.
- Reboot K2 Central clients after connecting them to the K2 Central server.