HiFusion 04.3.00
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December 7, 2022
Security Patches
The security patches listed in the release notes, apply to this version of the HiFusion software. When
you download and install the software, the security patches are automatically installed. In each security vulnerability
section you can find a description of which security patches the software contains and the risk that the security patch covers.
Software Update
Hirschmann is continually improving and developing our software. You should check regularly whether
there is a new version of the software that provides you with additional benefits. You will find the current version
of the HiFusion software on the following website:
https://www.belden.com/products/specials/hifusion
Open Source Software
The product contains, among other things, Open Source Software files, as defined below, developed by third parties
and licensed under an Open Source Software license. These Open Source Software files are protected by copyright. Your
right to use the Open Source Software is governed by the relevant applicable Open Source Software license conditions.
Your compliance with those license conditions will entitle you to use the Open Source Software as foreseen in the
relevant license. In the event of conflicts between other Hirschmann Automation and Control GmbH license conditions
applicable to the product and the Open Source Software license conditions, the Open Source Software conditions shall
prevail.
The Open Source Software is provided royalty-free (e.g. no fees are charged for exercising the licensed rights).
Open Source Software contained in this product and the respective Open Source Software licenses are stated here.
If Open Source Software contained in this product is licensed under GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser
General Public License (LGPL), Mozilla Public License (MPL) or any other Open Source Software license, which requires
that source code is to be made available and such source code is not already delivered together with the product, you
can order the corresponding source code of the Open Source Software from Hirschmann Automation and Control GmbH - against
payment of the shipping and handling charges - for a period of at least 3 years from the time of product purchase.
Please send your specific request, within three years of the purchase date of this product, together with the name
and ID number of the product found on the product label to the following address:
Hirschmann Automation and Control GmbH
PO Box 1649
72606 Nuertingen
Germany
Java
Due to the recent changes to the Java licenses, Hirschmann has changed the embedded Java software from Oracle to OpenJDK.
System Requirements
To install and operate HiFusion you require:
- Hardware
- Processor
x86 compatible CPU, 1 GHz minimum
- RAM
1 GB, recommended 2 GB
- Disk space
2 GB free
- Monitor
Resolution min. 1024 x 768
- Operating system
- Windows 7 (64 Bit)
- Windows 8.1 (64 Bit)
- Windows 10 Version 1803 (64 Bit)
- PC Linux: 64 Bit: Kernel 3.10, libc 6 (approved for Debian and Red Hat)
- Debian 8
- Debian 9
- Debian 10
- Red Hat 7
- Red Hat 8
Installation
Before you install the software compare the sha256 hash on the web page with the sha256 hash calculated from the zip file.
For windows users, the Windows utility "certutil" can be used to calculate the sha256 hash. In the cmd window navigate
to the file location then enter the following command:
CertUtil -hashfile path\file_name.ext SHA256 (Example: CertUtil -hashfile C:\HiFusion.zip SHA256)
For Linux users, verify that you have administrator rights then enter the following command:
sha256sum path/hifusion.zip (Example: sha256sum /hifusion.zip)
Installation under Windows
- Login with administration rights.
- Download the HiFusion software from the web page.
- To install HiFusion,
you start the executable setup file.
- Select "Installation" and follow the
instructions of the installation assistant.
If you get the error message Error installing ikernel.exe it
means, that the user does not have administration rights.
Installation under Linux
- Logon with the su command so
that you have root access rights.
- Download the HiFusion software from the web page.
- Unzip the .zip files to a directory of your choice.
- Unpack the .tar files.
- Start the installation script with the command sh install.sh
- Answer the questions of the installation script and follow the
instructions of the installation script. If you do not answer a question of
the installation script, then the installation script selects the default
answer.
Starting under Windows
During the installation, the program installation routine installs a
program icon for the link to the program HiFusion
- on the desktop
- in Start:Program
Files:Hirschmann:HiFusion 4.3.
Start HiFusion by double-clicking on the program
symbol on your desktop, or by selecting the program icon in your start
directory.
Starting under Linux
To be able to start HiFusion from the graphical
interface, you put an icon on the desktop you are using (KDE, Gnome, etc.). You
will find a suitable image (appicon_32x32.png)
in /opt/hifusion4.3/lib.
Every user can start HiFusion by double-clicking on
the icon, or with the command /opt/hifusion4.3/bin/HiFusion.
Uninstallation under Windows
- Quit the program HiFusion before you start the
uninstallation.
- To uninstall HiFusion, select Start:Control Panel:Software.
- Select the program "Hirschmann
HiFusion 4.3"
- Click on Change/Remove and follow the instructions of the deinstallation
routine.
Uninstallation under Linux
- Quit the HiFusion program before you begin with
uninstallation.
- Logon with the su command so that you have root access rights.
- Delete the /opt/hifusion4.3
directory with the command rm -rf
/opt/hifusion4.3.
Customer Innovation Center
The Customer Innovation Center is ahead of its competitors on three counts with its complete range of
innovative services:
- Consulting incorporates comprehensive technical advice, from system evaluation through network planning
to project planning.
- Training offers you an introduction to the technological fundamentals, product briefing and user training
with certification.
You find the training courses on technology and products currently available at:
www.belden.com/solutions/customer-innovation-center.
- Support ranges from commissioning through the standby service to maintenance concepts.
With the Customer Innovation Center, you decide against any compromise in any case. Our client-customized
package leaves you free to choose the service components you want to use.
Third Party Licenses
This software includes a number of Open Source components that were published
under different licenses. You can find a list of all components and licenses here.