Release 2.7.4

Release 2.7.4

Version: 2.7.4

Build: Not recorded

Latest branch build: 13487

Build version: 2.7.4

Released: 9 July 2024

Release Summary

Upgrade Guidance

The installation and infrastructure update procedure for hi 2.7.4 requires Ubuntu 20.04 Server LTS. If the existing installation runs Ubuntu 16.04 Server LTS, arrange the operating-system migration before upgrading.

Supported Upgrade Path

Contact Riedel Customer Success to agree the migration and upgrade procedure for an installation on Ubuntu 16.04 Server LTS.

For more information, see: Customer Support.

Before Upgrading

1. Create a full system Backup.

2. Confirm that the server operating system is Ubuntu 20.04 Server LTS before running the installation or infrastructure update procedure.

After Upgrading

1. Verify licensing, Node connectivity, routing, and Hardware Panels.

Compatibility

For more information, see: Supported Operating Systems.

For more information, see: Minimum Hardware Specifications.

Licensing Impact

Rules and Joystick Override require their feature entitlements in newer license packages; existing legacy base licenses retain these features. NMOS respects the licensed Node limit. Multicast Address Management no longer requires an experimental license.

Breaking Changes

Ubuntu 20.04 Server LTS Required

• The installation and infrastructure update procedure requires Ubuntu 20.04 Server LTS. Ubuntu 16.04 Server LTS is no longer accepted by that procedure.

• Arrange the operating-system migration with Riedel Customer Success before upgrading an Ubuntu 16.04 installation. Do not use the hi update procedure to perform the operating-system migration.

For more information, see: Supported Operating Systems.

New Integrations

Nevion VideoIPath Core Integration

• Added synchronization of Nevion^® VideoIPath^™ devices, endpoints, and bookings with hi, and routing through VideoIPath.

For more information, see: Nevion VideoIPath Core Integration.

Riedel hiDot Series

• Added support for the Riedel hiDot^™, which is configured with its own editor instead of the generic Hardware Panel workflows.

For more information, see: Riedel hiDot Series.

New Hardware

hiDot (Mark 1)

• Introduced the hiDot (Mark 1) hardware device.

For more information, see: hiDot (Mark 1).

Added

Microsoft Entra ID Sign-In

• Introduced sign-in with Microsoft^® Entra ID, along with HTTPS support for the hi web interface.

For more information, see: Configure Microsoft Entra ID Sign-In.

Label Override

• Added a Label Override setting for the Control Panel and Hardware Panels.

For more information, see: Control Panel.

Port Container Groups

• Added groups for Port Containers.

For more information, see: Port Containers.

HTTP Action with Routed Source

• Added an HTTP request that includes the routed Source for a specific Destination.

For more information, see: Manage Rules.

Floating Licenses

• Added floating licensing and a license portal export option.

• User-session counting distinguishes separate browsers or devices. Additional tabs in the same browser session do not consume another user license. Connected Hardware Panels also count toward user-license usage.

For more information, see: Manage Licensing.

Offline Indication

• Added offline indication for Ports and Port Containers on the Control Panel, Monitor Walls, and Hardware Panels.

For more information, see: Control Panel.

Multicast Address Range

• Added selection of the IP address range used by multicast management.

For more information, see: Manage Multicast Addresses.

Port Picker Format Filter

• Added a format filter to the By Node tab of the Port Picker.

For more information, see: Control Panel.

Changed

License Enforcement

• Changed Rules and Joystick Override to enforce licensing, and NMOS to respect the Node limit defined in the license.

• Existing legacy base licenses retain Rules and Joystick Override; newer license packages require the corresponding feature entitlements.

For more information, see: Manage Licensing.

Multicast Address Management

• Updated Multicast Address Management to remove its experimental license switch.

For more information, see: Manage Multicast Addresses.

Rule Action and Trigger Dialog

• Updated the design of the Rule action and trigger dialog.

For more information, see: Manage Rules.

List Consistency

• Updated lists across the hi web interface for consistent selection, enabling, and ordering behavior.

Login Page

• Changed the login page to display the last logged-in user.

For more information, see: Login.

Faster Control Panel Loading

• Improved Control Panel loading of Crosspoints and the performance of the hi web interface and Hardware Panels with many Ports.

Fixed

Control Panel

• Preset Change Error: Fixed a Preset change ending with a Something went wrong message.

• Preset Changes Lost: Fixed saving Preset changes causing another user to lose changes.

• Connect Port Containers Dialog: Fixed Source Port reorder problems and the Port Connection button indication.

Hardware Panels

• Memory and Responsiveness: Fixed Hardware Panels running out of memory or becoming unresponsive when Crosspoint updates arrived.

Nodes and Integrations

• NMOS Routing: Fixed NMOS routing not executing in some environments and NMOS devices reverting to port 80.

• NMOS Master Integration Status: Fixed an incorrect error after disabling and re-enabling an NMOS Master Integration.

• NMOS Registry Memory: Fixed the NMOS Registry running out of memory.

• MediorNet Port Containers: Fixed automatic Port Container generation on Riedel^® MediorNet^™ with software version 10.x.

• Nodes Page Navigation: Fixed navigation problems on the Nodes page.

Snapshots

• Snapshot Parameter Value: Fixed updating a Parameter value in a Snapshot.

• Snapshot Port Container Labels: Fixed saving Port Container Labels to a Snapshot from the Port Container page.

• Disconnect Difference State: Fixed the wrong state for Disconnect Port differences in a Snapshot.

Port Containers

• Reconnect After Rename: Fixed Port Container reconnection after a Port Container Label rename.

• Port Container Removal Crash: Fixed the hi web interface crashing when Ports were removed in the Port Container edit dialog.

Monitor Walls

• Apply Layout Button: Fixed the Apply Layout button missing when a Direct Take Preset was selected.

System

• Out-of-Memory Errors: Fixed out-of-memory errors in the hi system.

Known Issues

None in this release.

Additional Information

For more information, see: Risk Context.

Trademarks