RFeye Core: the firmware foundation for CRFS technology

Your vitally important, mission-critical operations mean you face daily challenges. RFeye Core (Firmware v2.24) makes those challenges more manageable. This update represents the most significant enhancement to CRFS Node software in the past decade. RFeye Core is designed as a robust foundation for future updates and features, enhancing security and ensuring powerful new functionalities and compatibility across CRFS’ range of hardware products.

Which operating system you are using?

Check the version of the CRFS operating system you are using by checking the bottom right of your Node webpage.

Which are the latest CRFS firmware operating versions?

Before Core, the latest version was v1.24.x, released in May 2024.

How to update and upgrade to RFeye Core 2.24

  • Customers with Version v1.24.x and SSUS will automatically be eligible to upgrade their compatible RFeye Nodes.

  • Customers without SSUS can upgrade by talking to Customer Support about SSUS renewal and upgrade.

  • Customers running on v1.24 or older without SSUS should contact their Account Manager or Customer Support about an upgrade.

Key advantages of upgrading

Upgrading to Core 2.24 will move you from v1.x to v2.x. Starting in July 2024, all new software features and system updates will be exclusively available to customers using RFeye Core (v2.24) firmware or newer.

Enhanced security

CRFS is committed to delivering a security-focused future for its customers. RFeye Core is the remodeled foundation upon which CRFS can deliver that objective.

●  New kernel: The RFeye Core is built on a new, state-of-the-art kernel. This runs on the RFeye Node and significantly improves system stability and security.

●  Security fixes: Comprehensive security fixes are integrated into RFeye Core to protect against vulnerabilities.

●  Regular updates: RFeye Core provides a new foundation that allows regular updates and patches, ensuring the product’s security-focused future.

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New features

●  Tasker: Tasker Application is an RFeye Node-based application that allows customers to send solutions from RFeye Site to an RFeye Node or run an EMP API mission locally, saving the resultant data locally on the RFeye Node. This benefits users who want to execute a task on an RFeye Node without requiring an active API stream over a network connection or manual configuration during the mission. Users can generate configurations through the Node webpage or program the Node using RFeye Site. Tasker is designed for simplicity, with a user guide that provides detailed descriptions of its functionality and instructions. 

●  HTTPS encryption support: Allows secure communication and over a network connection.

Software updates

●  Full compatibility: The new kernel ensures full compatibility. For example, many customers use OpenVPN, and the latest software update provides full VPN server compatibility support.

●  Updated libraries: All software libraries have been updated to their latest versions, ensuring fully optimized compatibility and performance.

Compatibility

●  Product support: The RFeye Core firmware will run on all current-generation CRFS hardware products (Nodes and Arrays). The release notes contain details of specific models.

●  Clear upgrade path: The release notes describe the steps customers need to take to upgrade.

●  RFeye Node compatibility information: There is clear RFeye Node compatibility information for customers with mixed-release deployments.

Testing

●  Thorough testing: Regression tested, ensuring any updates will work seamlessly with your existing systems.

The importance of SSUS

CRFS’ software support and updates service (SSUS) ensures that it’s our responsibility to keep your systems at the highest level of availability, reliability, and maintainability throughout the contract. 

It ensures CRFS is responsible to rapidly resolve any issues you may have and take the complexity away from you. It allows customers to:

●  Access permanent and continuous technical support

●  Receive software updates with security patches, new features and enhancements, and compatibility updates

●  Take advantage of major releases (such as RFeye Core)

●  Receive regular communications about software features, ensuring mission resilience

With SSUS, customers enjoy enhanced hardware and software performance, ongoing compatibility, and seamless integrations. The service ensures prompt resolution of issues and continuous software development to meet demanding customer needs.

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RFeye Core: a solid foundation for all future technology

CRFS is committed to continuous improvement and innovation. Future software features will be available exclusively on the RFeye Core firmware, making it the foundation for all upcoming CRFS technologies. Upgrading to RFeye Core will enable users to access and leverage the latest advancements.

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Jaimie Brzezinski

Jaimie Brzezinski is Head of Content for CRFS. His specialty is turning highly technical ideas into engaging narratives. He has 15+ years of experience in writing technical content and building global teams of subject matter experts.

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