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ReFaM0 2.01 (Windows)

Software Manual

Download .PDF (English)

F.A.Q / Frequently Asked Questions

Is ReFaMo software suitable for me?
Any PC network configuration can be controlled and monitored with ReFaMo. You do not need to buy a KVM switch, have multiple monitors and cables in order to check the status of your network. The high software's scalability, making it the ideal tool for controlling and monitoring big networks (such as Render farms).

How many PCs I can monitor with ReFaMo?
The new Refamo V3.xx can monitor up to 2000+ PCs. We really do not know the software's limit. We have not yet found a Cluster or Renderfarm configuration that ReFaMo can not handle.

Should I use RealVNC or a similar software?
No need to use RealVNC or similar software. That is one of the main reasons we made the software.
Clicking on the IP addresses of each machine brings up a desktop window. For example you see a PC that is not rendering (for various reasons, such as Mem Load, Disk swapping etc.) you simply click the ip address and you are there.

What is the Memory usage of ReFaMo?
It is very low. You should expect around 50-100K memory usage.

What kind of network traffic overhead is required to monitor these kinds of things?
The network traffic required is minimum. Does not affect your work flow - you will not notice any slowdown whatsoever. Our tests have shown less than 0.01% on a 100Mb LAN.

Can I sell my license? Are the license transferable?
ReFaMo licenses are single seat. Cannot be transferred to other persons. The licenses are strictly personal.

Can I purchase ReFaMo 5 or 10 node license and then upgrade to Unlimited?
Yes you can. There is an additional cost depending from license you currently have. For example if you have ReFaMo 5 Node, the upgrade cost to 10 Node or Unlimited is 150€ or 300€ respectively.

What will I get with the order?
You will receive the latest ReFamo version, a .pdf manual and access to free software updates.

Troubleshooting & Help

Known Bugs and Change Log List (last update April 26 2008)

Can I use the computer NAME instead of the IP address ?
Yes you can. Here is a screenshot: PC name

When clicking on the IP address or computer name I only get a "connecting" message. Why the Remote Login is not working?
Make sure you have followed the installation instructions correctly and - Windows Firewall is not blocking the ReFaMo Node Exception (firewall image here). Enable the "Remote Desktop" allow remote

Is there a function that detects the death of a slave/node? How is that solved?
The ReFaMo "Energy Saving" feature gives the ability to reboot / shutdown a node when it is inactive after a certain period of time. This feature can be used to reboot a node depending on the CPU % and Time.
Screenshots available here: global energy & system energy.

..."the application failed to initialize properly(0xc000135). click on ok to terminate...."
Install .NET 2.0 or higher. Available here: Microsoft .NET

Is it possible to install the Node as a service?
At the moment, the ReFaMo node runs as a user-level application. It is quite light and does not take up much resources. There is no Windows Service version available at this time, although this may change in the future.

What are the System Requirements?
The hardware requirements are very low. Any PC can run ReFaMo without any problems. Please refer to the manual for detailed System Requirements.

Who should I contact for support?
Please e-mail: support@ixor3d.com or contact Ixor during business hrs.