Runs local APIs, services, cache and operational workflows inside the venue, FOH rack or production network.
Infrastructure Exchange Node
Eventhacker Xchanger
19-inch Linux Edge Node for Event Infrastructure
Central connected. Locally autonomous.
VPN to Master
Network Inspector
DMX Inspector
What the Xchanger does
The Eventhacker Xchanger is a 19-inch Linux edge appliance that connects local event infrastructure with the central Eventhacker platform. It runs Eventhacker services directly on site, inspects network and lighting infrastructure, collects operational data and synchronizes securely with the Eventhacker Master Server.
Collects topology data and inspects switches, routers, access points and reachable SNMP-capable devices.
Detects universes, nodes and connected lighting infrastructure across production and lighting networks.
Maintains an encrypted VPN tunnel with device-specific identity and controlled remote management.
Local services continue running. Data and telemetry are queued and synchronized when connectivity returns.
Provides a local API endpoint for Eventhacker services, devices, agents and future hardware modules.
Uses an SDR software-defined radio stick to support communication monitoring, transcription workflows and real assistant functions for event operations.
Planned Xchanger view for SQQ10-oriented checks of stage infrastructure: network planning, documentation, addressing, VLANs, DHCP, switching, redundancy, monitoring and Dante/PTP/multicast behavior.
Architecture
Physical Event Infrastructure
- Network
- DMX
- Art-Net
- sACN
- Sensors
- Devices
Eventhacker Xchanger
- Linux
- Local Eventhacker Suite
- Network Inspector
- DMX Inspector
- Local API
- Cache / Store
- Sync Engine
Eventhacker Master
- Central Management
- Inventory
- Analytics
- Remote Access
- Agents
- Infrastructure Model
Deployment Scenarios
Permanent Xchanger in the technical rack, monitoring network and lighting infrastructure.
One or multiple Xchangers distributed across production areas, stages or infrastructure zones.
Local node directly connected to lighting and production networks.
Preconfigured Eventhacker node installed in a touring or rental rack.
Local Eventhacker node for short-term productions and temporary event networks.
Sensors, power monitoring, UPS monitoring, RF monitoring, asset management and remote diagnostics.
Technical Specifications
- 1U 19-inch rack appliance
- Linux base with container-friendly deployment
- Secure VPN client and Eventhacker Master API client
- Management Ethernet, event network Ethernet and optional isolated network interface
- USB service port, optional serial interface and optional future DMX hardware interface
- Optional Air2Text module with SDR software-defined radio stick for communication and assistant workflows
- Structured logging, local datastore, health monitoring and automatic service restart