Installation guide

Kaleidescape Part No. 101-0105-00 Rev 3 Page 161
Kaleidescape Installation Guide
Appendix D
Installation Checklist
This installation checklist helps clarify the information and equipment required for a
Kaleidescape installation, and verify that the installation site meets basic
requirements.
Important First Steps
 Ask the customer to activate the system at www.kaleidescape.com/activate.
Provide the serial number of one of the components, which is required for
activation. The system can be installed and tested prior to activation.
 Verify that there is a working high-speed Internet connection at the site.
 Check that there is adequate power for all the devices being installed. The
server requires a high-quality surge protector. A UPS is optional.
 Check that the planned locations for Kaleidescape components have adequate
cooling. The operating temperature range for Kaleidescape components varies
by component. See Appendix A on page 124.
 Create installation diagrams for the network and audio/video. Note the cable
distances for all A/V, Ethernet, and control interfaces. Make sure these
distances do not exceed specifications.
For each Kaleidescape component, note the following information:
•Device type
•Device serial number
•IP address
• MAC address (listed on the
COMPONENTS tab of the browser
interface)
• Control Protocol Device ID (if applicable)
For the network, note the following information:
•Subnet mask
• Gateway address
• DNS server addresses
• DHCP address range
• User name and password for router and switch