ZYPER MANAGEMENT PLATFORM FIRMWARE (LEGACY)

Please contact support for the latest Firmware update
+1 (877) 493-3833 or send an email to info@zeevee.com.

ZYPER MANAGEMENT PLATFORM - REVISION 3.2 RELEASED SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Version 3.2 of the ZyPer Management Platform is a major release with significant changes to the operating environment. Please review the ZyPer Management Platform Release Notes document before proceeding with the update.

  1. Supported platforms

ZyPer Management Platform

  • ProServer on Ubuntu v22.04
  • Simply NUC (Rev E) on Ubuntu v20.04
  • ProServer on Ubuntu v16.0.4
  • Intel NUC (Generation 2 Rev C and Generation 3 Rev D) on Ubuntu v16.0.4
  • VMWare ESXi appliance on Ubuntu v16.04

ZyPer Management Platform GUI web interface

  • Google Chrome

ZyPer Encoders and Decoders

  • ZyPer4K HDMI 2.0 encoders and decoders
  • ZyPerXR HDMI 2.0 encoders and decoders
  • ZyPerXS HDMI 2.0 encoders and decoders
  • ZyPerXS Wall Plates HDMI 2.0 encoders and decoders
  • ZyPer4K Netgear Module encoders
  • ZyPerUHD encoders and decoders
  • ZyPerUHD Wall Plate encoders
  • ZyPerUHD Dante encoders
  • ZyPerUHD60 HDMI 2.0 encoders and decoders (Not compatible with Existing ZyPerUHD devices)
  • ZyPerUHD60 HDMI 2.0 Dante encoders and decoders (Compatible with ZyPerUHD60 non-Dante devices)
  • ZyPer4K 12GSDI / HDMI 2.0 encoders
  • (New) ZyPerUHD60-2 HDMI 2.0 encoders and decoders (Not compatible with Existing ZyPerUHD devices)
  • (New) ZyPerUHD60-2 HDMI 2.0 Dante encoders and decoders (Compatible with ZyPerUHD60 non-Dante devices)

NOTE: On the UHD60-2s, these devices do not support any update package prior to 5.2.

WARNING: Installing older firmware update files on ZyPerUHD60-2 devices will cause the units to become inoperative.

  1. New features

Server

    • Support for ZyPerUHD-2 Encoder
    • Support for ZyPerUHD-2 Decoder
    • Support for ZyPerUHD-2 Dante Encoder
    • Support for ZyPerUHD-2 Dante Decoder
    • New disconnect all connections command

GUI

    • Support for ZyPerUHD-2 Encoder for source and source grid panels.
    • Support for ZyPerUHD-2 Decoder for source and source grid panels.
    • Support for ZyPerUHD-2 Dante Encoder for source and source grid panels.
    • Support for ZyPerUHD-2 Dante Decoder for source and source grid panels.

Device

    • ZyPerUHD-2 Encoder
    • ZyPerUHD-2 Encoder
    • ZyPerUHD-2 Dante Encoder
    • ZyPerUHD-2 Dante Decoder

Bug Fixes in this release

Resolved multiple issues in this version see section 4 “Issues resolved”

  1. End of support
  • No Longer Supported - Gigabyte NUC (Generation 1 Rev A) on Ubuntu v14.04.2
  • No Longer Supported - VMWare ESXi appliance on Ubuntu v14.04.2

ZYPER MANAGEMENT PLATFORM - REVISION 3.1.0 RELEASED JULY 31, 2023

Version 3.1 of the ZyPer Management Platform is a major release with significant changes to the operating environment. Please review the ZyPer Management Platform Release Notes document before proceeding with the update.

1. Supported platforms

ZyPer Management Platform

  • (New) ProServer on Ubuntu v22.04
  • Simply NUC (Rev E) on Ubuntu v20.04
  • ProServer on Ubuntu v16.0.4
  • Intel NUC (Generation 2 Rev C and Generation 3 Rev D) on Ubuntu v16.0.4
  • VMWare ESXi appliance on Ubuntu v16.04

ZyPer Management Platform GUI web interface

  • Google Chrome

ZyPer Encoders and Decoders

  • ZyPer4K HDMI 2.0 encoders and decoders
  • ZyPerXR HDMI 2.0 encoders and decoders
  • ZyPerXS HDMI 2.0 encoders and decoders
  • ZyPerXS Wall Plates HDMI 2.0 encoders and decoders
  • ZyPer4K Netgear Module encoders
  • ZyPerUHD encoders and decoders
  • ZyPerUHD wall plate encoders
  • ZyPerUHD Dante encoders
  • ZyPerUHD60 HDMI 2.0 encoders and decoders (Not compatible with Existing ZyPerUHD devices)
  • (New) ZyPerUHD60 HDMI 2.0 Dante encoders and decoders (Compatible with ZyPerUHD60 non-Dante devices)

2. New features

Server

  • Secured ProServer MP on Ubuntu 22.04
  • SSL/TLS web access with X.509 certificate management and built-in certificate authority for local deployment.
  • SSH Security enhancements
  • Logging Enhancements
  • Digitally sign ZMP update files
  • SFTP enhancements
  • Support for ZyPer4K 12G SDI encoder

GUI

  • Support for ZyPer4K 12G SDI encoder
  • GUI Authentication
  • GUI Session Lock
  • New Account and Role Grid
  • New TLS Grid
  • Server Panel Modified – Added tabs
    • Network config tab
    • Security tab
  • New Redundancy Grid
  • New Log Panel Modified – Added tabs
    • Commands tab
    • Authentication tab

Authorization, Accounts, and Roles

  • TLS support for all Management Platforms
  • New User Accounts (API-based roles)
  • Access-level role assignments
  • Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
  • Session Idle Timer for user accounts
  • Custom Login Banner and Login screen text options

Device

  • New Firmware versions for all Endpoints
  • Support for ZyPerUHD60 Dante encoders and decoders
  • ZyPerXS/XR Security support
  • Flash LEDs for all device types are now supported
  • Power Save feature is now supported from the Display Grid for ZyPerUHD and U60 devices.
  • Support for ZyPer4K 12G SDI encoder

Bug Fixes in this release

  • Resolved multiple issues in this version see section 4 “Issues resolved”

3. End of support

  • No Longer Supported - Gigabyte NUC (Generation 1 Rev A) on Ubuntu v14.04.2
  • No Longer Supported - VMWare ESXi appliance on Ubuntu v14.04.2

ZYPER MANAGEMENT PLATFORM - REVISION 3.0.0 RELEASED JUNE 30, 2023

Version 3.0.0 of the ZyPer Management Platform is a major release with significant changes to the operating environment. Please review the ZyPer Management Platform Release Notes document before proceeding with the update.

1. Supported platforms

ZyPer Management Platform

  • (New) ProServer on Ubuntu v22.04
  • Simply NUC (Rev E) on Ubuntu v20.04
  • ProServer on Ubuntu v16.0.4
  • Intel NUC (Generation 2 Rev C and Generation 3 Rev D) on Ubuntu v16.0.4
  • VMWare ESXi appliance on Ubuntu v16.04

ZyPer Management Platform GUI web interface

  • Google Chrome

ZyPer Encoders and Decoders

  • ZyPer4K HDMI 2.0 encoders and decoders
  • ZyPerXR HDMI 2.0 encoders and decoders
  • ZyPerXS HDMI 2.0 encoders and decoders
  • ZyPerXS Wall Plates HDMI 2.0 encoders and decoders
  • ZyPer4K Netgear Module encoders
  • ZyPerUHD encoders and decoders
  • ZyPerUHD wall plate encoders
  • ZyPerUHD Dante encoders
  • ZyPerUHD60 HDMI 2.0 encoders and decoders (Not compatible with Existing ZyPerUHD devices)
  • (New) ZyPerUHD60 HDMI 2.0 Dante encoders and decoders (Compatible with ZyPerUHD60 non-Dante devices)

2. New features

Server

  • Secured ProServer MP on Ubuntu 22.04
  • SSL/TLS web access with X.509 certificate management and built-in certificate authority for local deployment.
  • SSH Security enhancements
  • Logging Enhancements
  • Digitally sign ZMP update files
  • SFTP enhancements

GUI

  • GUI Authentication
  • GUI Session Lock
  • New Account and Role Grid
  • New TLS Grid
  • Server Panel Modified – Added tabs
    • Network config tab
    • Security tab
  • New Redundancy Grid
  • New Log Panel Modified – Added tabs
    • Commands tab
    • Authentication tab

Authorization, Accounts, and Roles

  • TLS support for all Management Platforms
  • New User Accounts (API-based roles)
  • Access-level role assignments
  • Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
  • Session Idle Timer for user accounts
  • Custom Login Banner and Login screen text options

Device

  • New Firmware versions for all Endpoints
  • Support for ZyPerUHD60 Dante encoders and decoders
  • ZyPerXS/XR Security support
  • Flash LEDs for all device types are now supported
  • Power Save feature is now supported from the Display Grid for ZyPerUHD and U60 devices.

Bug Fixes in this release

  • Resolved multiple issues in this version see section 4 “Issues resolved”

3. End of support

  • No Longer Supported - Gigabyte NUC (Generation 1 Rev A) on Ubuntu v14.04.2
  • No Longer Supported - VMWare ESXi appliance on Ubuntu v14.04.2

Version 2.5.3 of the ZyPer Management Platform is a major release with significant changes to the operating environment. Please review the ZyPer Management Platform Release Notes document before proceeding with the update.

ZyPer Management Platform

  • VMWare ESXi appliance on Ubuntu v14.04.2
  • VMWare ESXi appliance on Ubuntu v16.04
  • ProServer on Ubuntu v16.0.4
  • Gigabyte NUC (Generation 1 Rev A) on Ubuntu v14.04.2
  • Intel NUC (Generation 2 Rev C and Generation 3 Rev D) on Ubuntu v16.0.4
  • Simply NUC (Rev E) on Ubuntu v20.04

ZyPer Management Platform GUI web interface

  • Google Chrome

Encoders and decoders

  • ZyPer4K HDMI 2.0 encoders and decoders
  • ZyPerXR HDMI 2.0 encoders and decoders
  • ZyPerXS HDMI 2.0 encoders and decoders
  • ZyPerXS Wall Plates HDMI 2.0 encoders and decoders
  • ZyPer4K Netgear Module encoders
  • ZyPerUHD encoders and decoders
  • ZyPerUHD wall plate encoders
  • ZyPerUHD Dante encoders
  • *NEW ZyPerUHD60 HDMI 2.0 encoders and decoders (Not compatible with Existing ZyPerUHD devices)

Please note For ZMP versions before 2.5 please read the following: For second-generation UHD devices, use the firmware update file with the ".bin2" file extension. First-generation and second By un-joining generation hardware can be determined by the device MAC address.

  • For MAC addresses that begin with: 34:1b:22 - use the file extension .bin
  • For MAC addresses that begin with: 6c:df:fb - use the file extension .bin2

In addition, the “ZyPerUHD Dante encoders” will still use the first-generation firmware updates.

Summary Notes:

MP Server

  • Support for ZyPerUHD60 encoders and decoders

End point Devices

  • ZyPerUHD60 Encoder
  • ZyPerUHD60 Decoder

Bug Fixes in this release

  • Resolved multiple issues in this version see section 3 of the release notes “Issues resolved”

Version 2.5.2 of the ZyPer Management Platform is a major release with significant changes to the operating environment. Please review the ZyPer Management Platform Release Notes document before proceeding with the update.

ZyPer Management Platform:

  • VMWare ESXi appliance on Ubuntu v14.04.2
  • VMWare ESXi appliance on Ubuntu v16.04
  • ProServer on Ubuntu v16.0.4
  • Gigabyte NUC (Generation 1 Rev A) on Ubuntu v14.04.2
  • Intel NUC (Generation 2 Rev C and Generation 3 Rev D) on Ubuntu v16.0.4
  • Simply NUC (Rev E) on Ubuntu v20.04

ZyPer Management Platform GUI web interface

  • Google Chrome

Encoders and decoders

  • ZyPer4K HDMI 2.0 encoders and decoders
  • ZyPerXR HDMI 2.0 encoders and decoders
  • ZyPerXS HDMI 2.0 encoders and decoders
  • ZyPerXS Wall Plates HDMI 2.0 encoders and decoders
  • ZyPer4K Netgear Module encoders
  • ZyPerUHD encoders and decoders
  • ZyPerUHD wall plate encoders
  • ZyPerUHD Dante encoders

Please note For ZMP versions before 2.5 please read the following: For second-generation UHD devices, use the firmware update file with the ".bin2" file extension. First-generation and second By un-joining generation hardware can be determined by the device MAC address.

  • For MAC addresses that begin with: 34:1b:22 - use the file extension .bin
  • For MAC addresses that begin with: 6c:df:fb - use the file extension .bin2

In addition, the “ZyPerUHD Dante encoders” will still use the first-generation firmware updates.

Summary Notes:

MP Server

  • Support for ZyPerXS wall plates
  • Enhanced CEC support for ZyPer XS and 4K Encoders

End point Devices

  • New ZyPerXS Wall Plate Support
  • New ZyPerXS/XR/WP Firmware

Bug Fixes in this release

  • Resolved multiple issues in this version see section 3 “Issues resolved”

IMPORTANT NOTES BEFORE UPDATING:

  • When upgrading from versions prior to 2.0, please review the ZyPer Management Platform Release Notes, “8. Upgrading and downgrading” for more details.
  • Downgrading from any version of 1.7.x to either 1.5.2 and 1.6, MaestroZ will not be able to add zones.
  • Installing software older than 1.7.4 on the New Intel NUC hardware is not recommended. Please see section “8. Upgrading and downgrading” of the accompanying Release Notes for more information.
  • Once the restricted shell access is implemented, it is permanently in place. Downgrading will not undo the shell lockout.

 

Version 2.5.1 of the ZyPer Management Platform is a major release with significant changes to the operating environment. Please review the ZyPer Management Platform Release Notes document before proceeding with the update.

Management Platform on:

  • Intel NUC (Generation 2 Rev C and Generation 3 Rev D) on Ubuntu v16.0.4
  • Simply NUC (Rev E) on Ubuntu v20.04 (Dual Network Ports)
  • Ubuntu VMWare ESXi
  • Ubuntu ProServer
  • ZyPer4K encoders and decoders.
  • ZyPer4K-XS encoders and decoders
  • ZyPer4K-XR encoders and decoders
  • ZyPer4K-NG Quad Encoder card for Netgear M4300-96X
  • ZyPerUHD encoders and decoders.
  • ZyPerUHD second-generation encoders and decoders
  • Google Chrome (For ZyPer Management Platform GUI web access).

Summary Notes:

  • GUI Enhancements:
  • Support for ZyPerXR
  • Breakout of ZyPerNG to its own platform
  • Support for ZyPerXR Join Config
  • Server Enhancements:
  • Enhanced Support for ZyPerNG
  •  ZyPerUHD Firmware Package Update
  • Added Support for ZyPerXR
  • ZyPer Remote support for Encoder Channelization (ZyPer4K)
  • ZyPer Trigger control changes

Note: Release 2.3.x was the final release to support ZyPerHD

The ZyPerMP update file is available in three, platform-specific versions. Please use the correct version for the hardware platform being updated.

ZyPerMP Intel NUC computer: update_nuc_2.5.1.xxxx.zyper

ZyPerMP Simply NUC computer: update_nuc2004_2.5.1.xxxx.zyper

ZyPerMP Proserver: update_proserver_2.5.1.xxxxx.zyper

ZyPerMP VMware: update_vm_2.5.1.xxxxx.zyper

IMPORTANT NOTES BEFORE UPDATING:

  • When upgrading from versions prior to 2.0, please review the ZyPer Management Platform Release Notes, “8. Upgrading and downgrading” for more details.
  • Downgrading from any version of 1.7.x to either 1.5.2 and 1.6, MaestroZ will not be able to add zones.
  • Installing software older than 1.7.4 on the New Intel NUC hardware is not recommended. Please see section “8. Upgrading and downgrading” of the accompanying Release Notes for more information.
  • Once the restricted shell access is implemented, it is permanently in place. Downgrading will not undo the shell lockout.

 

Version 2.5.0 of the ZyPer Management Platform is a major release with significant changes to the operating environment. Please review the ZyPer Management Platform Release Notes document before proceeding with the update.

Supported platforms:

  • Management Platform on
    • Intel NUC (Generation 2 Rev C and Generation 3 Rev D) on Ubuntu v16.0.4
    • Simply NUC (Rev E) on Ubuntu v20.04 (Dual Network Ports)
    • Ubuntu VMWare ESXi
    • Ubuntu ProServer
  • ZyPer4K encoders and decoders.
  • ZyPer4K-XS encoders and decoders
  • ZyPer4K-XR encoders and decoders
  • ZyPer4K-NG Quad Encoder card for Netgear M4300-96X
  • ZyPerUHD encoders and decoders.
  • ZyPerUHD second-generation encoders and decoders
  • Google Chrome (For ZyPer Management Platform GUI web access).

Summary Notes:

  • GUI Enhancements:
    • Support for ZyPerXR
    • Breakout of ZyPerNG to its own platform
    • Support for ZyPerXR Join Config
  • Server Enhancements:
    • Enhanced Support for ZyPerNG
    • ZyPerUHD Firmware Package Update
    • Added Support for ZyPerXR
  • Note: Release 2.3.x was the final release to support ZyPerHD
  • The ZyPerMP update file is available in three, platform-specific versions. Please use the correct version for the hardware platform being updated.
    • ZyPerMP Intel NUC computer: update_nuc_2.5.0.xxxx.zyper
    • ZyPerMP Simply NUC computer: update_nuc2004_2.5.0.xxxx.zyper
    • ZyPerMP Proserver: update_proserver_2.5.0.xxxxx.zyper
    • ZyPerMP VMware: update_vm_2.5.0.xxxxx.zyper

IMPORTANT NOTES BEFORE UPDATING:

  • When upgrading from versions prior to 2.0, please review the ZyPer Management Platform Release Notes, “8. Upgrading and downgrading” for more details.
  • Downgrading from any version of 1.7.x to either 1.5.2 and 1.6, MaestroZ will not be able to add zones.
  • Installing software older than 1.7.4 on the New Intel NUC hardware is not recommended. Please see section “8. Upgrading and downgrading” of the accompanying Release Notes for more information.
  • Once the restricted shell access is implemented, it is permanently in place. Downgrading will not undo the shell lockout.

ZYPER MANAGEMENT PLATFORM - REVISION 2.3.1 RELEASED MARCH 14, 2022

Version 2.3.1 of the ZyPer Management Platform is a major release with significant changes to the operating environment. Please review the ZyPer Management Platform Release Notes document before proceeding with the update.

Supported platforms:

  • Management Platform on
    • Ubuntu NUC
    • Ubuntu VMWare ESXi
    • Ubuntu ProServer
  • ZyPer4K encoders and decoders.
  • ZyPer4K-XS encoders and decoders
  • ZyPer4K-XR encoders and decoders
  • ZyPer4K-NG Quad Encoder card for Netgear M4300-96X
  • ZyPerUHD encoders and decoders.
  • ZyPerUHD second-generation encoders and decoders
  • ZyPerHD encoders and decoders.
  • Note: Release 2.3.x will be the final release to support ZyPerHD
  • Google Chrome (For ZyPer Management Platform GUI web access).

Summary Notes:

  • GUI Enhancements:
    • ZyPerUHD Custom idleImage support.
    • Initial support for ZyPer4K-XR
    • Enhanced support for ZyPer4K-NG
  • Server Enhancements:
    • cURL performance enhancements.
    • ZyPerUHD Firmware Update .
    • NEW Preset Schedules now support AM/PM.
  • Note: Release 2.3.x will be the final release to support ZyPerHD
  • The ZyPerMP update file is available in three, platform-specific versions. Please use the correct version for the hardware platform being updated.
    • ZyPerMP NUC computer: update_nuc_2.3.1.xxxx.zyper
    • ZyPerMP Proserver: update_proserver_2.3.1.xxxxx.zyper
    • ZyPerMP VMware: update_vm_2.3.1.xxxxx.zyper

IMPORTANT NOTES BEFORE UPDATING:

  • When upgrading from versions prior to 2.0, please review the ZyPer Management Platform Release Notes, “8. Upgrading and downgrading” for more details.
  • Downgrading from any version of 1.7.x to either 1.5.2 and 1.6, MaestroZ will not be able to add zones.
  • Installing software older than 1.7.4 on the New Intel NUC hardware is not recommended. Please see section “8. Upgrading and downgrading” of the accompanying Release Notes for more information.
  • Once the restricted shell access is implemented, it is permanently in place. Downgrading will not undo the shell lockout.

Version 2.3 of the ZyPer Management Platform is a major release with significant changes to the operating environment. Please review the ZyPer Management Platform Release Notes document before proceeding with the update.

Supported platforms:

  • Management Platform on
    • Ubuntu NUC
    • Ubuntu VMWare ESXi
    • Ubuntu ProServer
  • ZyPer4K encoders and decoders.
  • ZyPer4K-XS encoders and decoders
  • ZyPerUHD encoders and decoders.
  • ZyPerUHD second-generation encoders and decoders
  • ZyPerHD encoders and decoders.
  • Note: Release 2.3.x will be the final release to support ZyPerHD
  • Google Chrome (For ZyPer Management Platform GUI web access).

Summary Notes:

  • GUI Enhancements:
    • NEW Preset Calendar view now has a time clock.
    • Multiview now supports up to 19 windows.
    • Multiview new preset patterns added.
  • API Enhancements:
    • NEW Clone Multiview command.
    • NEW Multiview Channel up/down function.
    • NEW Preset Schedules now support AM/PM.
  • Failover Enhancement
    • Server and Management IP settings now cannot be configured to be on the same subnet.
  • Note: Release 2.3.x will be the final release to support ZyPerHD
  • The ZyPerMP update file is available in three, platform-specific versions. Please use the correct version for the hardware platform being updated.
    • ZyPerMP NUC computer: update_nuc_2.3.xxxx.zyper
    • ZyPerMP Proserver: update_proserver_2.3.xxxxx.zyper
    • ZyPerMP VMware: update_vm_2.3.xxxxx.zyper

IMPORTANT NOTES BEFORE UPDATING:

  • When upgrading from versions prior to 2.0, please review the ZyPer Management Platform Release Notes, “8. Upgrading and downgrading” for more details.
  • Downgrading from any version of 1.7.x to either 1.5.2 and 1.6, MaestroZ will not be able to add zones.
  • Installing software older than 1.7.4 on the New Intel NUC hardware is not recommended. Please see section “8. Upgrading and downgrading” of the accompanying Release Notes for more information.
  • Once the restricted shell access is implemented, it is permanently in place. Downgrading will not undo the shell lockout.

Version 2.2 of the ZyPer Management Platform is a major release with significant changes to the operating environment. Please review the ZyPer Management Platform Release Notes document before proceeding with the update.

Supported platforms:

  • Management Platform on Ubuntu NUC, Ubuntu VM, Ubuntu ProServer.
  • All current ZyPer4K encoders and decoders.
  • ZyPerUHD encoders and decoders.
  • ZyPerUHD second-generation encoders and decoders
  • ZyPerHD encoders and decoders.
  • Google Chrome.

Summary Notes:

  • GUI Enhancements:
    • Updated Source & Display Grid panels.
  • API Enhancements:
    • CamelCase replaces hyphenated formatting.
    • Help group changes.
  • ZMP Server:
    • NEW Presets & Scheduling.
    • NTP Support.
    • Save/Restore System Config.
  • Multiview Fast Transitions and Video Wall Enhancements:
    • Multiview performance enhancements.
    • Multiview support increased to 19 Windows (via API).
    • ZyPer4K VideoWall support increased to 15x15 layout.
  • The ZyPerMP update file is available in three, platform-specific versions. Please use the correct version for the hardware platform being updated.
    • ZyPerMP NUC computer: update_nuc_2.2.xxxxx.zyper
    • ZyPerMP Proserver: update_proserver_2.2.xxxxx.zyper
    • ZyPerMP VMware: update_vm_2.2.xxxxx.zyper

IMPORTANT NOTES BEFORE UPDATING:

  • When upgrading from versions prior to 2.0, please review the ZyPer Management Platform Release Notes, “8. Upgrading and downgrading” for more details.
  • Downgrading from any version of 1.7.x to either 1.5.2 and 1.6, MaestroZ will not be able to add zones.
  • Installing software older than 1.7.4 on the New Intel NUC hardware is not recommended. Please see section “8. Upgrading and downgrading” of the accompanying Release Notes for more information.
  • Once the restricted shell access is implemented, it is permanently in place. Downgrading will not undo the shell lockout.

ZyPer Management Platform - Revision 2.1 Released January 6, 2020

Version 2.1 of the ZyPer Management Platform is a major release with significant changes to the operating environment. Please review the ZyPer Management Platform Release Notes document before proceeding with the update.

Supported platforms:

  • Management Platform on Ubuntu NUC, Ubuntu VM, Ubuntu ProServer.
  • All current ZyPer4K encoders and decoders.
  • ZyPerUHD encoders and decoders.
  • ZyPerHD encoders and decoders.
  • Google Chrome version 66.0.3359 or higher.
  • Mobile Devices: Android tablet 7.0, MS Surface Windows 10, iPad IOS 10.3.2 and higher.

Summary Notes:

  • GUI Enhancements:
    • Preview Video Feature mode for Source and Display panel Icons.
      • ZyPer4K - HDMI2.0 hardware only. Firmware v4.0.1 required
      • ZyPerUHD - Firmware v1.1.2 required.
      • ZyPerHD - not supported
  • API Enhancements:
    • Preview Video Control for the API.
    • Manual Device Addition.
    • Disabling Telnet and Telnet/SSH password modifications.
  • ZMP Server:
    • SNMP Support.
  • Multiview Fast Transitions and Video Wall Enhancements:
    • Multiview Text Overlay.
  • The ZyPerMP update file is available in three, platform-specific versions. Please use the correct version for the hardware platform being updated.
    • ZyPerMP NUC computer: update_nuc_2.1.xxxxx.zyper
    • ZyPerMP Proserver: update_proserver_2.1.xxxxx.zyper
    • ZyPerMP VMware: update_vm_2.1.xxxxx.zyper

IMPORTANT NOTES BEFORE UPDATING:

  • When upgrading from versions prior to 1.8, please review the ZyPer Management Platform Release Notes, “9. Upgrading and downgrading” for more details.
  • Downgrading from any version of 1.7.x to either 1.5.2 and 1.6, MaestroZ will not be able to add zones.
  • Installing software older than 1.7.4 on the New Intel NUC hardware is not recommended. Please see section “9. Upgrading and downgrading” of the accompanying Release Notes for more information.
  • Once the restricted shell access is implemented, it is permanently in place. Downgrading will not undo the shell lockout.

Version 2.0 of the ZyPer Management Platform is a major release with significant changes to the operating environment. Please review the ZyPer Management Platform Release Notes document before proceeding with the update.

Supported platforms:

  • Management Platform on Ubuntu NUC, Ubuntu VM, Ubuntu ProServer.
  • All current ZyPer4K encoders and decoders.
  • ZyPerUHD encoders and decoders.
  • Google Chrome version 66.0.3359 or higher.
  • Mobile Devices: Android tablet 7.0, MS Surface Windows 10, iPad IOS 10.3.2 and higher.

Summary Notes:

  • GUI Enhancements:
    • Name Change: MaestroZ is now ZyPer Management Platform Graphical User Interface (or ZMP GUI for short).
    • ZMP GUI Device Grid panel: tabular view of all devices.
    • ZMP GUI Updated Zone Panel configuration.
    • Long Name Support for Devices, Walls, Multiviews, Zones and EDID names.
  • API Enhancements:
    • Save and Restore MP Database information and configuration.
    • API support for direct management of zones.
    • Enhanced device status output under the API, including full HDMI active status as well as detailed EDID parameters.
  • EDID Enhancements:
    • Extensive set of built-in EDID files for ZyPer4K and ZyPerUHD. Support for all common resolutions, SDR, HDR-10 with BT2020, and from PCM-only to HBR audio. In total, 46 available EDIDs.
  • Audio Enhancements:
    • ZyPer4K and ZyPerUHD compressed audio support for fast switched connections.
    • ZyPerUHD audio connection control added to the ZMP GUI.
  • Multiview Fast Transitions and Video Wall Enhancements:
    • ZyPer4K Multiview Fast Transitions.
    • Video Wall Max Decoder support increased to 9X9.
  • RS232 and IR enhancements:
    • ZyPerUHD independent RS232 and IR connections (requires ZyPerUHD Firmware version 0.10.x or later).
    • ZyPer4K and ZyPerUHD Device Data Relay Support for RS232 and IR commands: effectively direct communication to each device over TCP.
    • ZMP GUI RS232 command Relay.
  • The ZyPerMP update file is available in three, platform-specific versions. Please use the correct version for the hardware platform being updated.
    • ZyPerMP NUC computer: update_nuc_2.0.xxxxx.zyper
    • ZyPerMP Proserver: update_proserver_2.0.xxxxx.zyper
    • ZyPerMP VMware: update_vm_2.0.xxxxx.zyper

IMPORTANT NOTES BEFORE UPDATING:

  • For any ZyPerMP running version 1.3 or 1.4, please upgrade to version 1.6 prior to updating to 1.8.
  • Downgrading from any version of 1.7.x to either 1.5.2 and 1.6, MaestroZ will not be able to add zones.
  • Installing software older than 1.7.4 on the New Intel NUC hardware is not recommended. Please see section “8. Upgrading and downgrading” of the accompanying Release Notes for more information.
  • Once the restricted shell access is implemented, it is permanently in place. Downgrading will not undo the shell lockout.

Version 1.8 of the ZyPer Management Platform is a major release with significant changes to the operating environment. Please review the ZyPer Management Platform Release Notes document before proceeding with the update.

Supported platforms:

  • Management Platform on Ubuntu NUC, Ubuntu VM, Ubuntu ProServer.
  • All current ZyPer4K encoders and decoders.
  • ZyPerUHD encoders and decoders.
  • Google Chrome version 66.0.3359 or higher.
  • Mobile Devices: Android tablet 7.0, MS Surface Windows 10, iPad IOS 10.3.2 and higher.

Summary Notes:

  • Increased security and system stability by eliminating access to the Linux shell.
  • New command - Revert - allows system administrators to revert to previous software and database version.
  • New API command - Channel up/down
  • Improved EDID control – Added to control auto edid at the device level.
  • CEC control added for ZyPer4K HDMI 2.0 and ZyPerUHD
  • New ZMP “events” API command - Added to display the server’s events in telnet, Browser WebSocket and API Polling
  • Updated API commands for Video-Wall (see full Release Notes for details)
  • (10/15) Change to ZyPerUHD firmware update process
  • (10/15) Update to ZyPerUHD powersave feature that prevented return of video
  • Support for new rack mounted ZMP ProServer
  • Starting with this release, the ZyPer MP update file will be available in three, platform-specific versions. Please use the correct version for the hardware platform being updated.
    • ZyPerMP NUC computer: update_nuc_1.8.xxxxx.zyper
    • ZyPerMP Proserver: update_proserver_1.8.xxxxx.zyper
    • ZyPerMP VMware: update_vm_1.8.xxxxx.zyper

IMPORTANT NOTES BEFORE UPDATING:

  • For any ZyPerMP running version 1.3 or 1.4, please upgrade to version 1.6 prior to updating to 1.8.
  • Downgrading from any version of 1.7.x to either 1.5.2 and 1.6, MaestroZ will not be able to add zones.
  • Installing software older than 1.7.4 on the New Intel NUC hardware is not recommended. Please see section “8. Upgrading and downgrading” of the accompanying Release Notes for more information.
  • Once the restricted shell access is implemented, it is permanently in place. Downgrading will not undo the shell lockout.

Version 1.8 of the ZyPer Management Platform is a major release with significant changes to the operating environment. For full details on all the changes, please review the ZyPer Management Platform Release Notes document before proceeding with the update.

Supported platforms:

  • Management Platform on Ubuntu NUC and Ubuntu VM.
  • All current ZyPer4K encoders and decoders.
  • ZyPerUHD encoders and decoders.
  • Google Chrome version 66.0.3359 or higher.
  • Mobile Devices: Android tablet 7.0, MS Surface Windows 10, iPad IOS 10.3.2 and higher.

Release Notes:

  • New API command to alter the ZyPer decoder resolution to equal the max resolution or native resolution of the display monitor.
    • set decoder <decoderMac|decoderName> edid-prefer-mode max|strict
    • set decoder <decoderMac|decoderName> display-size auto|source
  • Faster Switching Times for ZyPerUHD devices (ZyPerUHD firmware version 0.9.4 required).
  • Support for new ZyPer Management Platform hardware – Intel NUC.
    • NOTE: Installing software older than 1.7.4 on the intel NUC is not recommended. Please see section “8. Upgrading and downgrading” of the accompanying Release Notes for more information.

IMPORTANT NOTES BEFORE UPDATING:

  • For any ZyPerMP running version 1.3 or 1.4, please upgrade to version 1.6 prior to updating to 1.7.4.
  • Downgrading from any version of 1.7.x to either 1.5.2 and 1.6, MaestroZ will not be able to add zones.
  • Installing software older than 1.7.4 on the New Intel NUC hardware is not recommended. Please see section “8. Upgrading and downgrading” of the accompanying Release Notes for more information.

Please download the latest ZyPer Management Platform release notes for more information.

Supported platforms:

  • Management Platform on Ubuntu NUC and Ubuntu VM.
  • All current ZyPer4K encoders and decoders
  • ZyPerUHD encoders and decoders
  • Google Chrome version 55.0.2883 or higher
  • Mobile Devices: Android tablet 7.0, MS Surface Windows 10, iPad IOS 10.3.2 and higher

Release Notes:

  • ZyPer Management Platform redundant server support added.
  • ZyPer4K Multiview now supported on 1080p displays.
  • MaestroZ Users and Roles added for additional administrative control.
  • API commands for advanced video manipulation on ZyPer4K.
  • Independent analog audio, and USB routing for ZyPerUHD.

IMPORTANT NOTES BEFORE UPDATING:

  • For any ZyPerMP running version 1.3 or 1.4, please upgrade to version 1.6 prior to updating to 1.7.3
  • Downgrading from 1.7.3.33736 to either 1.5.2 and 1.6, MaestroZ will not be able to add zones.

Please download the v1.7.3 release notes for more information.

Supported platforms:

  • All current ZyPer4K encoders and decoders
  • ZyPerUHD encoders and decoders
  • Google Chrome version 40 or higher
  • iOS and Andriod tablet devices

Release Notes:

  • New support for analog expansion board on ZyPer4K HDMI 2.0 Encoders.
  • Introduction of ZyPerUHD device support.
  • New images of the ZyPer MP for virtualized host deployment.
  • New mobile device support for MaestroZ.
    • This feature allows customer to access basic management and status functions across ZyPer4K, UHD, and HD environments.

    ZeeVee does not recommend downgrading ZyPer MP software, but if it is necessary to do so, please review the notes below. Contact ZeeVee support for assistance in addressing these issues.

    • Downgrading from 1.6 to 1.5.2 may prevent device details and join configuration from being accessed within MaestroZ.
    • Downgrading from 1.6 or 1.5.2 to 1.4 or 1.3 will result in server instability.
    • Downgrading to a version prior to 1.3 is not supported.

Supported platforms:

  • All current ZyPer4K encoders and decoders
  • Google Chrome version 40 or higher

Release Notes:

  • Added support for additional 4K60Hz input formats, output for these formats will be limited to 8-bit RGB
    • Added formats include:
    • 4K60Hz 8-bit 4:2:0
    • 4K60Hz 10-bit 4:2:0 (HDR)
    • 4K60 10-bit 4:2:2
  • Converts YUV 4:2:2 and YUV 4:2:0 source signals to RGB to make these sources available for all processing modes.

Supported platforms:

  • All current ZyPer4K encoders and decoders (FW 2.8.6, 2.9.6, 2.10.5)
  • Firefox version 38 or higher
  • Google Chrome version 40 or higher

Release Notes: Release 1.4 is a major update for the Zyper Management Platform. MaestroZ has added a logging panel to replace previous popup confirmation messages and pagination to support larger deployments. ZyPer4K encoder and decoder firmware can now be updated through the API.

Supported platforms:

  • All current Zyper4k encoders and decoders (FW 2.8.6, 2.9.6, 2.10.5)
  • Firefox version 38 or higher
  • Google Chrome version 40 or higher

Release Notes: Release 1.3 is a major update for the Zyper Management Platform. 

Supported platforms:

  • All current Zyper4k encoders and decoders (FW 2.8.6, 2.9.6, 2.10.5)
  • Firefox version 38 or higher
  • Google Chrome version 40 or higher

Release Notes: Release 1.2 is a major release for the ZyPer Management Platform. This release supports ZyPer4k firmware 2.10.5. MaestroZ offers a better user experience with addtional configuration elements. The new MaestroZ interface has the ability to switch all audio, video, and data options that previously could only be done through the CLI or AJAX interfaces.

Installing the new server software:

If updating from version 1.5.2 or greater, follow this process.

1. Use the link provide by ZeeVee support to download the latest software. Make note of the location where the software was downloaded.

2. In MaestroZ, enable the Server panel from the Panel Selection menu.

3. Drag the ZyPer update file and drop it in the box that reads “drop file here“.

4. The ZyPer update file name will appear below the words “Selected file“.

5. Click the “Update Server“ button.

6. A confirmation box will appear. Click “Update“ to proceed and “Cancel“ to abandon the update.

7. Once Update is selected, the confirmation box will disappear, and the ZyPer Management Platform will reboot.

8. It may be required to close the browser and log back in for any new features to appear.

If updating from version 1.0 - 1.4, follow this process.

1. Download the latest software from the ZeeVee website. Make note of the location of where the software was downloaded.

2. Open Windows Explorer and enter the IP address of the Management Platform using FTP.

3. The files folder will be displayed.

4. Drag and drop the software file into the /files folder.

5. Use the Telnet protocol to access the Management Platform API.

6. Use the “update” command to update the Management Platform and Maestro Z. Once entered the Management Platform will reboot and the software will be update. Note that the connection will be lost temporarily during the update process.

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