Device Manager - Codex Help

Download Device Manager SoftwareDevice Manager software can be downloaded from the CODEX Software Downloads page.InstallationThe steps below must be completed in order for the CODEX Platform and Device Manager software to function correctly.Open the downloaded .pkg file. Follow the installer prompts to proceed with software installation.Any items that are not already installed will be selected by default, with the exception of the ATTO SAS driver. If using a Transfer Drive Dock (Classic), the ATTO SAS driver is required. Original models of the Transfer Drive Dock (Classic) require the H608 driver, and the latest Transfer Drive Dock (Classic) require the H1208GT driver. If you are unsure which driver is needed for your Transfer Drive Dock (Classic), then please install both ATTO drivers. The Dual XR Capture Drive Dock (SAS) also requires the ATTO SAS driver H608.

For new installations you will be prompted to open System Settings > Privacy & Security to allow the software to run:

Click Open System Settings to access System Settings > Privacy & Security and scroll down the page to the Security section.*If you have not installed Device Manager (or other software using System Extensions) previously, then you will need to Enable System Extensions. See the Enabling System Extensions section below. If you have already enabled system extensions, then please skip to the Allowing System Extensions in System Settings section.Enabling System ExtensionsCODEX Device Manager uses System Extensions to integrate with macOS for low level access to hardware devices, such as CODEX Compact Drive Readers.Click the Enable System Extensions button in the Security section of the System Settings > Privacy & Security panel.

This will give you instructions on how to launch the Startup Security Utility and modify your security settings to enable System Extensions.

For more information, please see Apple’s Change security settings on the startup disk of a Mac with Apple silicon guide. 1. Shutdown your Mac, and then press and hold the Touch ID or power button until you enter macOS Recovery.2. Select Options and then Continue.3. Select your Mac’s administrator account and enter the password.4. Click Utilities in the menu bar and select Startup Security Utility.5. Select your startup disk and click the Security Policy button. (If the disk is encrypted with FileVault, click Unlock, enter the password, then click Unlock.)

6. Select the radio button next to Reduced Security. Then, check the box next to Allow user management of kernel extensions from identified developers. This option will allow you to choose which developer's System Extensions you would like to allow within macOS System Settings.

Please Note: If the "Allow user management of kernel extensions from identified developers" is not available when you first attempt this, please check any Reduced Security options available, reboot and repeat this process. On the second attempt, you should then have the correct options available as per the image above.

7. Click OK and RestartAllowing System Extensions in System SettingsOnce your Mac has restarted, you will see a CODEX Driver Error popup. To resolve this:1. Go to System Settings > Privacy & Security and scroll down to the Security section.

2. Click Details... next to where you see the warning Some system software requires your attention before it can be used to open a window allowing you to choose the System Extensions from the developers you would like to allow. CODEX Device Manager uses system extensions from the following developers:- X2X Limited (CODEX software)- ATTO Technology, Inc (For use with Transfer Drive Classic and Dual XR Capture Drive Dock)- JMicron Technology Corp (Firmware update utility for the Compact Drive Reader - USB-C)

3. Check the above developers and click OK.Enabling Full Disk AccessCODEX Device Manager also requires Full Disk Access to be enabled in order to manage your CODEX Media. During installation, you may see a popup warning asking you to open System Settings to allow Full Disk Access for drserver.

To enable Full Disk Access, open System Settings > Privacy & Security and scroll down to the Full Disk Access section. Enable the button next to the drserver item.

If you were not prompted to Restart at the end of the installation, then we recommend that you Restart manually.The Device Manager menu bar app will now be accessible from the top-right of your screen after installation.