Sierra Video DashBoard Control System - Manual (Page 8)

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DataSafe™
DataSafe enables you to backup and restore card parameters to and from a single file, copy
parameters from one card to a another card or even a group of cards via DashBoard. This feature
allows you to hot-swap cards while retaining configurations, and DashBoard is not required to
have the parameters on the new card updated. You can update a subset of devices instead of the
entire connected view or to replace a card and have the previous card settings automatically
loaded onto the new card. This feature is available for frames using the MFC-8310-N and
MFC-8320-N series cards only.
Software Upgrades
Most openGear cards can be upgraded, both software and firmware, in the field using DashBoard.
The upgrade utility verifies firmware and software upgrades against card hardware in the frame
and prevents accidental loading of incorrect files to the wrong hardware. DashBoard is designed
to allow for future feature plug-ins and upgrades to allow users the ability to customize control
and monitoring needs.
Features
The following features make DashBoard a unique system for your openGear requirements:
• DashBoard software and manual are available for download from the Ross Video website
• Store and upload configurations to multiple cards (using DataSafe)
• Customize views with the installation of the Advanced Tree View licensed feature
• Java™ based for installation in Microsoft Windows®, Mac® OS, and Linux® Fedora®
• Multiple openGear frames on a single control network
• Multiple DashBoard applications on a single control network
• Automatic discovery of frames and devices
• Software and firmware upgrades via ethernet
• Extensible plug-in architecture
Documentation Terms and Conventions
The following terms and conventions are used throughout this manual:
• “Frame” refers to any openGear frame within your video system.
• All references to the DFR-8300 series frame also includes all version of the 10-slot and
20-slot frames and any available options.
• “User” refers to the person who uses DashBoard.
• “Card” refers to openGear terminal devices within openGear frames, including all
components and switches.
• “Network Controller Card” refers to the MFC-8310-N series and MFC-8320-N series
cards unless otherwise noted.
• “System” refers to the mix of interconnected production and terminal equipment in your
environment.
• “Device” refers to an openGear frame or card listed in DashBoard.
• “Tree View” refers to the Basic Tree View and Advanced Tree View unless otherwise
noted.
• “DashBoard window” refers to the main DashBoard interface.