Data Center Expert 9.1.0 released

[JLehr]

The DCE 9.1.0 release contains enhancements to the desktop client, the web client, and the API.

See the release notes for the complete list of features and more

Increased maximum supported node count for SNMPv3 devices

The maximum supported node count for SNMPv3 devices is now the same as for SNMPv1 devices.

Total supported node count:

- AP9465 - Basic server, supports up to 540 nodes (525 nodes + 15 cameras)

- AP9470 - Standard server, supports up to 2150 nodes (2025 nodes + 125 cameras)

- AP9475 - Enterprise server, supports up to 4275 nodes (4025 nodes + 250 cameras)

See the DCE sizing guide for additional guidance.

Increased trial version node count

DCE software trial versions for both the server appliance and the VM now support 100 nodes.

Desktop client features restricted after trial expires

After the trial software license expires, access to features available in the DCE desktop client is restricted by a dialog displayed after login.

Access is limited to:

- License, Network Settings, Server Access, and Server SSL Certificate

- Users and Device Group Access

- About DCE

Once a new subscription license file is uploaded, full access to the desktop client is available.

Note: Access to web client features is not affected.

Launch to device using an external browser

The Device Launch Settings right-click option in the Device view and Map view now includes a setting to Always use the external browser. This setting at the device level overrides the internal browser setting configured in File > Client Preferences.

Launch to multiple devices at once

It is now possible to select and launch to up to ten devices at the same time.

REST API

The ISXCSensorType call was added to the Rest API.

The REST API now supports Maintenance Mode.

The REST API includes the device MAC address in the device list. Search by MAC address is now supported.

Web client features

Rack access control

Administrator users and users with appropriate permissions can lock and unlock rack doors in the web client.

Outlet control

Administrator users and users with appropriate permissions can control outlets in the web client.

Maintenance mode

Administrator users and users with appropriate permissions can use Maintenance mode in the web client to enable or disable notifications immediately or on a schedule.

Export event log data

Event log data can be exported from the web client as a CSV or TXT file.

Export graphs

Graphs can be exported from the web client as a CSV or PDF file.

Sensor history reports

You can now generate, manage, save, run, export, and view sensor history reports on the new Reports page in the web client.
Sensor history reports now include trendlines, auto-refresh, a summary view, and state sensor graphing.

Feature announcements

New feature announcements are shown the first time you log in. Click the megaphone icon in the upper right to view announcements again.

Dark mode

The user preferences page in the web client includes an Appearance option to choose light or dark mode.

Inactivity timeout message

The session inactivity timeout message in the web client is dismissed after login as expected.