WFP Posted March 3, 2019 Posted March 3, 2019 I have a second 994i, this one with ZW that I would like to use to replace my existing non-ZW 994i. I have the ISY Portal, X-10 modules and Node Server installed. I am running 5.0.14 I could not find this in the Wiki or forum but if you can point me in the right direction it would be appreciated! How should I go about replacing the unit to ensure I do not cause any loss of services? I assume I can use my backup to restore to the new 994. How do I handle the new UID ? How do I ensure it is tied to the ISY Portal? Can I use the same PLM as I planned? Do I have to run in parallel first with a different IP or use the same local IP? any other concerns? Thanks in advance! Bill
paulbates Posted March 3, 2019 Posted March 3, 2019 Hi Bill 21 minutes ago, WFP said: I assume I can use my backup to restore to the new 994. Yes, that will work 22 minutes ago, WFP said: How do I handle the new UID ? How do I ensure it is tied to the ISY Portal? For installation, you'll need to add it to the portal account while its online and use the Configuration/Portal tab to initiate the conversation from the second ISY 24 minutes ago, WFP said: Can I use the same PLM as I planned? Yes, infact you want to. The PLM's Insteon address is unique in the world and to your network. When you restore the other ISY's backup on to the new ISY, that PLM needs to be attached to the new ISY. Its due to the relationship between that particular PLM and devices on Insteon network. 27 minutes ago, WFP said: How should I go about replacing the unit to ensure I do not cause any loss of services? Do I have to run in parallel first with a different IP or use the same local IP? How do I handle the new UID ? X-10 modules? These are the tricky topics For the IP address: if your Nodeservers are running on a local rpi (or other local server), then it will be critical that the new ISY get the same IP address as the old ISY, and that the Old ISY get a different one, if you plan to run them both at the same time. You'll want that in place before you restore the back up. For the UUID: What kinds of things have you done with the portal? If you've taught it alexa spokens or used Portal based Nodeservers, those will be tied to the UUID of the old ISY. For some items in the portal like Alexa, you can download an excel compatible CSV file that will document your work. I don't believe it can be re-imported, you'll need to re-enter those items. For using X10 with the optional X10 module: If you have A10/X10 Experimental Support module installed on your old ISY, and you used its features to name modules, you'll need that module on the new ISY before restoring the ISY backup. If this is the case, you have the optional module, UDI may consider transferring the licence, open a support ticket, state this is what you want and clearly define the old and new UUIDS Paul 1
WFP Posted March 3, 2019 Author Posted March 3, 2019 Thank you!!! I think I will be dropping my last X-10 item so that is a non-issue I am a Node Server newbie so only play with some geofencing and ecobee...I can rebuild No Alexa...so the UUID may not be a big issue Bill
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