Devices : The Source Devices and LDAP Connectors Module : Add a Custom Device
  
Add a Custom Device
You may also add a custom device that you may define as either a source or a destination (or both) in addition to using VBrick’s Encoders and DMEs.
 
Note: Make sure you configure your VBrick devices before you begin adding them. See: Device Initial Configuration and Set Up
*To add a custom device:
1. Navigate to Admin > Devices > Source Devices and LDAP Connectors > Add a Device button.
2. Select Add Custom Device from the dropdown.
Field Name
Required
Description
Name
Yes
This can be a name of your choosing. This is a required field. Descriptive location or host name is recommended.
Status
 
The status of your device may be set to Active or Inactive upon adding it to your system.
IP Address
Yes
The IP address of where your device is located.
Capabilities
Yes
At least one capability is required. You must designate that the device be at least a stream source or a viewing destination source. If you designate the device as a viewing destination source, then you must also input Video Streams.
Video Streams
Yes
Name, URL, Encoding Type, and Multicast are all designated [through the Add URL button] and are required fields if the device is intended to be utilized as a viewing device for your users. These streams will later be selected on Presentation Profiles as viewing destinations.
3. Click the Create button.
 
*See Also:
Supported VBrick Devices
Add a Distributed Media Engine (DME)
View the Status of a Device
View the Device Log
Add a Presentation Profile
Add a Zone