This topic describes how to check the software version, serial number and other information. It also describes how to edit the device label and location used in the "Devices" list (described earlier).

Overview

In HOME, the Device → General tab can be used to check and edit the device's general settings.

  1. Click on the device label (from the main "Devices" list) to open the "Device Details" (as described earlier). 
  2. The page opens with the General tab selected.

The General tab is divided into two sections with general information about the processing blade (on the left) and other settings (on the right).

Device → General

Informational Fields

The fields on the left provide general information about the processing blade such as its label, location, device type, type number, software version, serial number, etc. Of particular note are the Software Version and Serial Number (which is important for licensing).

Editing the Label & Location

Click on the Edit button below the current label to open the "Edit Device Info" dialog box.

Editing the Label & Location

Label

The Label identifies the processing blade to the network. It appears in HOME and is forwarded to other devices on the network (where applicable).

A label must be entered. This field cannot be left blank. The label can be changed, at any time, without affecting the configuration.

Location

The Location field is used everywhere in HOME and can be used to filter or sort a list by location. For example, to view only the streaming connections to or from a particular device (in the Stream Routing).

Entering a location is optional.

Identifying a Processing Blade

The Identify Hardware button can be used to identify the hardware in the equipment rack. It works in conjunction with the ID (LED) on the blade's front panel.

To identify a processing blade, either press and hold Call Home (on the unit) for at least 2 seconds or select Identify Hardware (in HOME's Device → General tab).

Identifying the Hardware

A “Says Hi” message appears in the "Devices" list and in the status area (beside the "Health" icon). On the processing blade, the ID (LED) repeatedly changes color from red to blue.

To cancel the "Identify Hardware" mode, either deselect Identify Hardware (on the GUI) or press and hold the Call Home button again (on the unit).

Other Parameters

Operating Mode

The Application area can be used to change the operating mode.

SDI I/O Configuration

The Device Options area can be used to change the SDI I/O configuration.