Hello Michael,
There is a way to do a "cold" swap in OverDrive/Caprica, that might work for you.
- In the Caprica Port Configuration for your video servers,in the network configuration, click "Alternate" and enable
- Add an alternate IP to your other video server
- In Caprica you can create a CC with a Special action to swap the connection
- You can then combine it with the CC for the Ultrix Salvo for the input change in your Carbonite
- Reprepare manually the next video server once you have done the swap
Hope this helps, if you need more support, feel free to contact our tech support team and they can help you set this up remotely.
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Andreanne Tremblay
Senior Solutions Specialist, Production Workflow - OverDrive
Ross Video
Reading, United Kingdom
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-01-2026 15:31
From: Michael Fisher
Subject: Carbonite Ultra Device Swap
I have the first two set up as devices. Adding two more, but I don't have enough physical inputs on the Carbonite to add them in. If I make the next two setup as virtual inputs, can I do a device swap then?
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Michael Fisher
Sr. Production Automation Director
Bellmedia
Toronto Canada
Original Message:
Sent: 05-01-2026 09:08
From: Andreanne Tremblay
Subject: Carbonite Ultra Device Swap
Hi Michael,
Are you controlling your VTRs as devices in the Carbonite Ultra?
And the Ultrix?
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Andreanne Tremblay
Senior Solutions Specialist, Production Workflow - OverDrive
Ross Video
Reading, United Kingdom
Original Message:
Sent: 04-30-2026 17:03
From: Michael Fisher
Subject: Carbonite Ultra Device Swap
We think we know the answer is no, but thought we would give it a ask in here.
Can we do a device swap (VTR machines) in a Carbonite Ultra without the redundant VTR machines being cross points on the switcher? Both devices are in the Ultrix but not on the carbonite as we only have 24 inputs to work with.
Thanks for any help,
Mike
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Michael Fisher
Sr. Production Automation Director
Bellmedia
Toronto Canada
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