To Create an SFTP Connection

This procedure applies to Microsoft® Windows® 7 and above.

Note: FTP must be Enabled (Click Navigation Menu > Configuration > System > Access) to connect to the frame over FTP. If FTP is disabled SFTP will be used. Refer to System Access for more information.
  1. On your computer launch Windows Explorer.
  2. In the address bar, type sftp://IP Address of your switcher:2222.
    You are prompted for a username and password.
  3. Type the user name for the application your are creating an sFTP connection for. Each application has specific requirements. The switcher will set these requirements automatically based on the username.
    • xpression – used when creating a connection from a Ross® XPression Motion Graphics System directly to the Media​-Store channels on the switcher, as well as any USB drive installed in the switcher.
    • liveedl – used to create a connection to the LiveEDL folder on the switcher to download an edit decision list file form the switcher.
    • user – used to create a connection to the general storage folders on the switcher, as well as any USB drive installed in the switcher.
      Important: Do not copy a clip to the drive while a clip is playing. Copying a clip to the drive while the Clip Player is playing a clip can cause the clip to stutter or stop.
    • rpm — used by Ross Platform Manager to manage the configuration of the switcher.
  4. Enter the password password