The complex process has been broken down into smaller procedures or steps. To avoid complications, be sure to perform these steps in order. Click the table links above to navigate back and forth between steps.
Important
As this firmware installation requires use of an ISO file, all current configuration and local files will be deleted.
Consequently, before installing the firmware, make sure that:
You saved / exported the license settings.
You exported the configuration.
You saved the IP settings.
Additionally, you might want to save screenshots of various settings:
IP inputs
Encoder profiles
FTP settings
Physical outputs
Streaming outputs…
Use the following as a checklist and click the ➤ item to expand/collapse the listing to display instructions as needed:
Saving License Settings
Before installing a new firmware version, make sure you saved the license settings applied.
Depending on the firmware version, you can visualize these settings either in the admin > License menu, or the Settings > General menu.
You can then save a screenshot that will remind you settings afterwards.
Exporting the Database
Before performing significant changes in the ecosystem, the administrator may save the database, which includes the configuration of the ecosystem (groups, users, registered products, priorities and reservations, statistics…), as well as the settings of the Manager software (connection and authentication settings).
In the menu bar, click on admin.
Click on Export database.
The Manager database is saved as an .awj file. This file is encrypted and cannot be read.
Saving IP Settings
To save IP settings to the server, you can:
On-Premise: Connect a VGA monitor and a USB keyboard directly to the server.
Remote: Connect a computer to the server using the Ethernet port 2 and a secure shell (ssh) session.
On-Premise: Via a Monitor and Keyboard Attached to the Server
To save the IP settings using a monitor and keyboard:
Plug a VGA display monitor to the server.
Plug a keyboard to an USB interface on the server.
Power on the server.
When prompted, follow the directions to log in to the server. The default credentials depend upon your firmware version:
Firmware Version
Prior v3.1
From v3.1
From 4.0
Username
user
config
config
Password
user
config
Password as defined during installation.
Note
On a newly delivered unit, the password is defined by Haivision and provided in the plastic label available on the front panel of the server.
The settings menu appears.
Use the arrow keys to select IP Settings menu (option 2).
Select Interface 1.
When the current IP Address is displayed, take a picture of the screen being sure to include the network settings (local IP, netmask, and gateway).
Press R, then select Interface 2.
Take a picture of the screen being sure to include the network settings (local IP, netmask, and gateway).
Remote: Via an Ethernet and Secure Shell (SSH) Session with the Server
This method requires use of an:
Ethernet cable (not included)
Secure Shell (ssh):
On Mac or UNIX, use a terminal window to initiate the secure shell (SSH) session.
On Windows, you need the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) or to install a utility such as PuTTY or Tera Term.
To save the IP settings using an Ethernet port on the Computer:
Plug the computer to the server on the Ethernet Port 2.
On your computer, open the panel and select the Ethernet Settings menu.
Enter the following static IP Address: 192.168.10.200
Open an ssh client application on the computer or a terminal window and enter the following information:
Static IP address of the server: 192.168.10.11
Port: 5322
Connection type (or service): ssh
When prompted, follow the directions to log in to the server. The default credentials depend upon your firmware version:
Firmware Version
Prior v3.1
From v3.1
From 4.0
Username
user
config
config
Password
user
config
Password as defined during installation.
Note
On a newly delivered unit, the password is defined by Haivision and provided in the plastic label available on the front panel of the server.
The settings menu appears.
Use the arrow keys to select IP Settings (option 2).
Next, select Interface 1.
When the current IP Address is displayed, from the ssh interface, save a screenshot that includes the network settings for: local IP, netmask, and gateway.
Press R, then select Interface 2.
The current IP Address is displayed.
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