An ei3 project number is mainly used by ei3 to track each machine separately. This is independent from other tracking parameters, such as an Amphion’s unique serial number, a machine name, or other
Each machine is put under a network (usually a green box Amphion S14-H). When you create a network in ei3, a unique project number will be auto-assigned to it. The number scheme will be indicated by a four- or five- digit number followed by a -00 which indicates it’s set for the network-level green box Amphion.
Under each green box Amphion, multiple red box Amphion S14-Ns can be added, each connected to one machine per red box.
To track these redboxes and machines separately, the project number adds upwards staring with -01.
Machine 1 would be assigned the -01 number,
Machine 2 would become -02
etc, etc…
When it comes time to create and apply configuration files for your Amphions, each one can be tracked via its unique project number. The project number serves as a great way to specify which red box (and by extension, machine) is which.
A specific project number and its corresponding configuration file are tied to a certain machine, sure – but if something happens to the Amphion, it can easily be replaced by a new Amphion with the correct configuration for the machine. For this purpose, project numbers are extremely useful!
Keep in mind that while a configuration file for a project number can be changed to new Amphions if need be, other unique tracking information, such as an Amphion’s serial number – cannot be changed.
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