Sofia Digital Playout Manager
This connector uses an SNMP connection to monitor a Sofia Digital Playout Manager.
About
The Sofia Backstage Playout Manager can be used to manage EPG information on all DVB-compliant digital networks. Service information, specifically Event Information Tables (EIT), is used to populate the EPG, which provides information about different services provided on DVB networks.
The connector supports both the Sofia Digital EPG System and HBBTV plugin servers.
Version Info
| Range | Key Features | Based on | System Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0.x [SLC Main] | Initial version | - | - |
Product Info
| Range | Supported Firmware |
|---|---|
| 1.0.0.x | - |
System Info
| Range | DCF Integration | Cassandra Compliant | Linked Components | Exported Components |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0.x | No | Yes | - | - |
Installation and configuration
Creation
SNMP Main Connection
This connector uses a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) connection and requires the following input during element creation:
SNMP CONNECTION:
- IP address/host: The polling IP of the device, e.g. 172.32.65.38.
SNMP Settings:
- Port number: The UDP port, by default 161.
- Get community string: The community string used when reading values from the device, by default public.
- Set community string: The community string used when setting values on the device, by default private.
Usage
Playout Manager
This page contains a parameter called Number of Playouts, which displays the number of connected playouts.
In addition, the page contains the Playout Table, which displays more information about the connected playouts.
Web Interface
This page displays the web interface of the device. Note that the client machine has to be able to access the device, as otherwise it will not be possible to open the web interface.