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FTP Directory Profile Settings For Ingesting From K2 Media Server
When a workgroup includes an K2 media server, you need to create an FTP directory profile
that lets the K2 media server connect with the Avid editing system.
For a procedure on creating or editing an FTP Directory profile, see “Creating and Editing
FTP Directory Profiles on Interplay Transfer Client” on page 18.
For more information about the FTP Directory Profile Window Settings dialog box, see the
Avid Interplay Transfer Setup and User’s Guide.
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Your entries must match the K2 media server’s network settings.
The following table describes the settings used when creating or editing FTP Directory
Profiles on an Interplay Transfer client.
FTP Directory Profile Window Settings for K2 Media Server
Option Description
Profile Name Name of this profile. A unique profile name is used for each directory.
Connection Port Displays the port number used by the K2 media server (not the playback
port).
FTP Host Name Type the name of the K2 media server. This FTP Host Name must match
the Server Name assigned during the configuration of the FTP parameter
in the Avid Interplay Transfer Engine. See “Configuring an FTP Server
Profile for Ingest From a K2 Server” on page 14.
User Name Type the K2 media server user name to connect to the K2 media server.
Password Type the K2 media server password to connect to the K2 media server.
Directory Path Type the name of the folder on the K2 media server where the files to
ingest are located.
Server Type Select OP1A_EXPORT_K2.
FTP Mode Displays the FTP mode as Active.