Properties

The Properties tab provides static information about the selected device. This includes identification details, platform specifications, and how the device is managed within the Nexus ecosystem.

The tab is divided into the following sections:

Device Information

Basic identity and connection details:

• Name The unique identifier of the device within the platform.

• Connection State Indicates whether the device is currently connected or disconnected.

• Device Type Specifies whether the device is a Standard IoT Device or an Edge Device.

• Authentication Method Shows the method used to authenticate the device with the platform:

  • Certificate-based (X.509)

  • Key-based (Shared Access Signature)

Platform Information

Details about the underlying hardware and software environment:

• Platform OS The operating system running on the device (e.g., Linux, Windows, RTOS).

• Platform Architecture The processor architecture (e.g., x64, arm32, arm64).

• Runtime Version The version of the IoT Edge Runtime installed on the device.

Management Endpoint

Describes how the device is grouped and managed:

• Name The name of the management endpoint to which the device is assigned.

• Location A user-defined or system-defined label representing the physical or logical location of the endpoint