Ross Video Ultrix Router

Driver Maturity

Production

Recommended for normal production use.

Caution

Compatibility Note: This information is a general guide and may be incomplete, may not match a specific project implementation, and is subject to change as supported products and versions evolve. Confirm the exact implementation and requirements for each project with Riedel and the relevant equipment vendor, then validate the required functions end to end in the target environment before deployment.

Minimum hi Version: v2.5.0

Overview

The Ross Video^® Ultrix^™ integration uses Pro-Bel SW-P-08 to read Source and Destination names, monitor routing state, and switch Crosspoints. It also supports optional audio-output generation and disconnect mapping.

hi connects to an Ultrix in one of three routing modes: Embedded Routing, Flat Matrix, or 1+16 Level. Each mode requires a matching Ultrix database configuration and hi Node configuration.

See Ross Video Ultrix Router Integration Configuration for the Ultrix database and hi Node configuration of each mode.

Network Requirements

Connection Model: Outbound from hi
Multicast / Unicast: Unicast only
Bandwidth: Control traffic only.
IP Version: IPv4
Firewall: Allow outbound TCP from hi to the Ultrix SW-P-08 service; the Ultrix Router Node defaults to 8910, and the Pro-Bel SW-P-08 Compatible Router Node defaults to 2008, so set it to 8910 for the Ultrix. No inbound connection to hi is required.

Standards Conformance

Standard	Conformance	Notes
Pro-Bel SW-P-08	Implemented	Crosspoint connect/interrogate/Tally and Source/Destination name reads

Operator Workflow

UI Surface in hi: Routing Matrix, Inventory, and Topology
Router Scope: Configured video and audio levels
Routing Semantics: Sources and Destinations appear on the configured matrix levels. Operators can switch routes and monitor Crosspoint state.
Notes for Operators Familiar with the Vendor's Own Tooling: Use Ross DashBoard for protection, salvos, engineering configuration, and firmware management.

Connection Details

Property	Value
Protocol	Pro-Bel SW-P-08
Transport	TCP
Default Port	`8910`
Authentication	None - the Pro-Bel SW-P protocol does not include authentication secure the network path
Encryption in Transit	None - Pro-Bel SW-P uses plaintext TCP
Connection Model	Persistent TCP
Required License	hiBase
Traffic Flow	Outbound from hi

Required Configuration

Parameter	Description	Default
Host / IP Address	IP address of the Ultrix system	-
SW-P-08 Port	TCP port for SW-P-08 communication	`8910`
Generate Audio Outputs	Generate audio channels for each video Destination	Yes
Audio channel postfix	Postfix for generated audio-channel names	`CH`
Use Postfix for inputs	Apply the configured postfix to input names	Yes
First audio channel	Source ID of the first audio breakaway Source. hi treats Sources from this ID onward as audio.	`17`
Input Count	Highest Source ID that hi must show	`0`
Output Count	Highest Destination ID that hi must show	`0`
Map source as Disconnect	Source number to use for disconnect requests leave blank to disable	-

Device-Side Setup

Follow Ross Video Ultrix Router Integration Configuration for the device-side and hi-side configuration steps.

Supported Features

Feature	Access	Exposed Operation and Scope
SW-P-08 Crosspoints	Read/write	Connect, interrogate, and monitor Crosspoint state.
SW-P-08 Tally and Names	Read-only updates	Receive tally updates and read Source/Destination names.
Audio Output Generation	Configuration	Generate the documented audio channels for each video Destination when enabled.
Disconnect Mapping	Configuration-dependent	Use the configured Source number for disconnect requests.

Device Coverage

Tested With identifies devices that have been tested with hi. Potentially Compatible (Not Yet Verified) identifies compatibility candidates that use the same protocol or connection method. Device-specific configuration, firmware, and feature support can affect results.

This integration supports the Ross Video Ultrix range.

Tested With

Ross Video Ultrix

Supported Product Range

Ross Video ULTRIX-FR1
Ross Video ULTRIX-FR2
Ross Video ULTRIX-FR5
Ross Video ULTRIX-FR12

Potentially Compatible (Not Yet Verified)

Ultrix firmware versions and database configurations that have not been tested, where the SW-P-08 service exposes the supported routing and label fields.

Known Limitations

Verify the exact Ultrix firmware and SW-P-08 configuration before deployment.
Flat Matrix mode is not compatible with Ross BCS tie-line management. Use it only when the Ultrix system does not hand the SW-P-08 interface to a Ross BCS system.
The service defaults on this page apply to the ULTRIX-FR1, FR2, FR5, and FR12 frames.
The 1+16 Level mode requires a strict Ultrix database scheme. Check the Port names after the Node initializes, and rename any Port that does not read correctly.

What's Not Supported

Protection, UMD, tie-line, and salvo operations.
Engineering-level configuration (level naming, port labels, redundancy setup) - use the vendor's native router-control tool.
Firmware updates - use the vendor's native update utility.
Hardware diagnostics and SFP-level health - surfaced by the device's own management plane, not this integration.

Trademarks

Note

Ross Video and Ultrix are trademarks of Ross Video Ltd.

RIEDEL Communications is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially partnered with Ross Video unless explicitly stated.