IoT Device Management
IronFlock’s device management lets you register, monitor, and control IoT devices at scale. Devices are organized within projects and can be grouped for bulk operations.
Key Concepts
What is a Device?
A device is an individual connected machine powered by Docker running on a Linux operating system. Once connected to IronFlock, you can:
- Install and run edge components of apps on it (Docker containers)
- Monitor its connectivity, status and logs in real time
- Assign it to device groups for bulk management
- Access it remotely through secure tunnels
- Push over-the-air (OTA) updates
Supported Hardware
IronFlock supports any device that can run Docker, including:
| Architecture | Examples |
|---|---|
| AMD64 | Industrial PCs (Siemens SIMATIC), Intel NUCs, standard PCs |
| ARM64 | NVIDIA Jetson (Nano, AGX Xavier, Orin), Raspberry Pi 4/5 (64-bit) |
| ARMv7 | Raspberry Pi 3/4 (32-bit), BeagleBone |
| ARMv6 | Raspberry Pi Zero |
Project Organization
All devices live inside a project. A project provides:
- A shared device map showing all device locations
- A sidebar listing all devices with live connectivity indicators (green = online, red = offline)
- Device groups for organizing devices by function, location, or purpose
- Shared access privileges for team collaboration
In This Section
- Connect Devices — Three methods to get devices online
- FlockFlasher App — Desktop app for flashing SD cards and USB drives
- Device Groups — Organize devices and perform bulk operations
- Device Settings — All device configuration, monitoring, and maintenance options
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