sdex-suite

Migration from edgeConnector products to SDEX Suite

Introduction

Softing´s SDEX Suite is a containerized connectivity module that adds OPC UA Server and MQTT (Publisher/Subscriber) functionality. It provides seamless integration for PLCs and CNCs, supporting up to 20 devices across a wide range of controllers, including Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Modbus TCP, FANUC CNC, and Sinumerik 840D.

To simplify the transition, existing configurations from earlier dataFEED edgeConnector variants can be migrated to the unified SDEX Suite product. The migration process can be carried out in two ways:

• Replacing an existing variant that used a volume with a specific configuration mount with the new SDEX Suite product.

• Creating and restoring a backup by exporting a .zip archive from any existing variant and importing it into the SDEX Suite product.

This ensures a smooth migration path, minimizing setup time and preserving existing configurations.

Migrating by Replacing an Existing Variant with SDEX Suite

This method involves directly replacing an existing dataFEED edgeConnector variant that was using a volume with a specific configuration mount. By mapping the configuration mount to the new SDEX Suite product, the migration can be completed quickly without requiring an intermediate export/import step.

Steps:

1. Stop the container running the existing dataFEED edgeConnector variant.
2. Remove the existing container while keeping the configuration volume intact.
3. Deploy the new SDEX Suite container.
4. Mount the existing configuration volume to the new container.
5. Start the new container and verify that the configuration has been applied correctly.

Migrating by Backing Up and Restoring a .zip Archive

This method allows you to create a .zip backup of an existing dataFEED edgeConnector variant and restore it to the unified SDEX Suite product. It is useful when you want to preserve existing configurations and move them across different environments or containers with minimal manual adjustments.

Steps:

1. Open the web UI of the existing dataFEED edgeConnector variant.
2. Create a backup by exporting the configuration as a .zip archive.
3. Save the backup .zip file to a secure location.
4. Deploy the new SDEX Suite container.
5. Access the web UI of the new container.
6. Restore the backup by importing the previously saved .zip archive.
7. Verify that all settings, devices, and connections are migrated successfully.