Codex Platform With Device Manager Software Instructions

Codex Platform With Device Manager Software

CODEX Platform with Device Manager

CODEX is pleased to announce the release of CODEX Platform with Device Manager 6.0.0-05713.

Compatibility

Device Manager 6.0.0:

•  is required for Apple Silicon (M1) Macs.
•  is recommended for macOS 11 Big Sur (Intel and M1) and macOS 10.15 Catalina (Intel).
•  includes provisional support for macOS 12 Monterey (tested on latest available public beta version).
•  does not support Production Suite or ALEXA 65 workflows.

Features and Fixes

CODEX Platform with Device Manager 6.0.0-05713 is a major release that includes the following features and fixes since release 5.1.3beta-05604:

FEATURES

•  Support for all CODEX Docks and Media on Apple Silicon (M1)*.
•  Support for 2.8K 1:1 recording format from ALEXA Mini LF SUP 7.1.
•  Streamlined installer package through removal of legacy code and libraries.
•  SRAID driver 1.4.11 replaces CodexRAID, providing higher performance for Transfer Drives.
•  Update X2XFUSE to version 4.2.0.
•  Update ATTO H1208 GT driver to release version 1.04.
•  Update ATTO H608 driver to release version 2.68.
•  Find MediaVaults on the network, and provide Mount option.
•  Access the CODEX Help Center from the Device Manager menu.
•  Prompt user to perform manual uninstall of software if downgrading.
•  Formatting of Transfer Drives is limited to RAID-0 mode (improved RAID-5 mode will be available in a subsequent release).

FIXES

•  Fix to prevent metadata bug that occurred exclusively in build 6.0.0publicbeta1-05666.
•  Fix to prevent issue that could occur when formatting a Transfer Drive as ExFAT.
•  Fix to prevent issue that could occur when reformatting a Transfer Drive as HFS+.
•  Fix for .spx files that are saved as part of ‘Generate Issue Report…’.
•  Fix to ensure EULA is displayed during installation.
•  Fix to ensure updated drivers are installed by default on macOS 11 if necessary.

Known Issues

At CODEX every software release undergoes extensive regression testing. Issues that are found during testing are normally fixed before the release. However, sometimes we decide to not modify the software to address an issue, for instance if there is a simple workaround and the issue is rare, not severe, or if it is a consequence of the design. In such cases it may be better to avoid the risk of introducing new unknowns by modifying the software. The known issues for this software release are listed below:

• There is a known incompatibility affecting some Compact Drive Readers on Apple Silicon (M1). For the latest information see: https://help.codex.online/content/media-stations/compact-drive-reader#Use-with-Apple-Silicon-M1-Macs
•  Finder copies of ARRIRAW HDE files from Capture Drive and Compact Drive volumes produce zero-length .arx files rather than creating .arx files with correct content. The latest version of a supported copy application (Hedge, Shotput Pro, Silverstack, YoYotta) should be used to copy ARRIRAW HDE files.
•  If a manual uninstall is required prior to a new installation, then once installation is complete it is necessary to go to System Preferences > Codex and click Start Server to start the software running.
• Degraded RAID-5 Transfer Drives may fail to load on macOS Catalina. In this event, Device Manager 5.1.2 can be used.
•  During installation Security & Privacy settings may need to be opened manually to grant permission to run FUSE and CODEX Dock drivers.
•  An XR Capture Drive formatted with an ARRI RAID will not load on a Capture Drive Dock (USB-3) if the status has become degraded, for example due to power loss during recording. In this state the Capture Drive can be loaded on a Capture Drive Dock (Thunderbolt) or (SAS).
•  Rare FUSE issue causes CODEX volumes to sometimes not mount. Restart server from ‘System Preferences->Codex’ to resolve this.
•  Depending on which additional Thunderbolt devices are connected, if your Mac goes to Sleep, when it is woken it may not detect CODEX Thunderbolt Docks. To resolve this either restart the Mac, or go to System Preferences > Codex and click ‘Stop Server’ followed by ‘Start Server’ to restart the CODEX background services.
•  Silverstack and Hedge users: we recommend to use the latest version of these applications with Device Manager 6.0.0.

Please contact [email protected] if you find a bug in our software or any other issue that should be addressed with high priority.

References

• Compact Drive Reader

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