Content

Summary

This document provides information about the Sierravideo Aspen protocol implementation for VSM.

Status of Driver

APPROVED 

Component for Driver

GADGETSERVER

Release (Build) of Component

vsmGadgetserver 5.4.x and higher

Revision of Implementation1.0.0.0
Name/Type of 3rd Party API
Version of 3rd Party API
Additional 3rd Party information

Connection

Connection TypeSerial or TCP/ IP
Default Port / Settings

Serial Settings: 9600/N/8/1

Port: 10001

For further information regarding default settings, please refer to the router documentation.

Supported Features

  • Crosspoint Switching

Supported Commands

ICapabilities Inquiry
XConnect crosspoint
LRouting Switcher Size and Level Names Inquiry
SStatus inquiry
UUpdate request on/off

Configuration Details

The protocol has a possibility to switch the decoding type. “HD_SDI_3G” is for serial connection and “Generic” for connections via tcp.

Known Issues

Some Sierra routers have an AfV(Audio following Video) layer. vsmGadgetServer does not support the switch command for this layer, as the AfV workflow can be configured via vsmStudio.

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