2. Requirements

2.1. USB Device Contents

The Eventide USB device should contain the following files:

  • OVA (ex. NexLogDX-2021.4.1502.ova)

  • Installation Documentation (ex. NexLog_DX_VMware_Deployment_1.0.0.pdf)

  • Licenses.txt (Serial Number, Hardware ID, Primary License Key, Addon License Keys)

  • VPN key (NAA functionality)

Note

For NexLog DX-Series FIPS Licensing, refer to Section 5 FIPS Licensing

2.2. VMware vCenter

NexLog DX-Series VMware OVA deployment is only supported through vCenter version 6.5 or greater with the hypervisor vSphere/ESXi version 6.5 or greater.

Important

The NexLog DX-Series VMware OVA can not be deployed directly to the vSphere/ESXi hypervisor. VMware Workstation and VMware Fusion are not supported hypervisors.

2.3. Computing

The computing resource or cluster must meet the minimum requirements:

  • CPU Architecture: x86_64

  • CPU EVC Mode: Intel Skylake, AMD Zen 2

  • CPU Base Frequency: 2.7GHz

  • Datastore IOPS: 300

  • Network Speed: 1 Gbps for recording interface

2.4. Minimum System Requirements

These are the minimum requirements for a Low-Load Recording Solution Without Screen Recording or Large Data Retention:

  • vCPUs: 4 vCPUs

  • vRAM: 32 GB

  • vDisk Space: 1 TB

Note

Each recorder’s computing architecture parameters should be derived considering the content to be recorded and the associated retention period. Assistance can be provided by contacting either Eventide Communications Sales, Service, or Support teams, depending on the status of the solution lifecycle.

2.5. Networking

The NexLog DX-Series virtual appliance must have continued access to the public internet so it can reach the Eventide licensing server. A connection to the Eventide licensing server enables ongoing operation and support for the virtual appliance. If the Eventide licensing server becomes unreachable, the virtual appliance will become unlicensed after 30 days and audio playback will no longer be possible.

The following may need to be whitelisted on your firewall.

NexLog DX-Series Version greater than 2021.4.1502:

  • License Server URL: license.nexlogdx.host

  • License Server Port: TCP/80

NexLog DX-Series Version less/equal to 2021.4.1502:

  • License Server URL: 1.license.nexlogdx.host

  • License Server Port: TCP/443

If access to the internet is not possible by any means, contact Eventide support for alternate licensing.