Server-level data source parameters
- Last UpdatedOct 27, 2025
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- PI System
- Adapter for OPC UA 1.6
- Adapters
The following parameters are available for configuring a server-level failover data source:
|
Parameter |
Required |
Type |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
hostNameOrIpAddress |
Required |
string |
Host name or IP address of the server. |
|
port |
Optional |
integer |
Port number of the server. Required only if Protocol is TCP. |
|
protocol |
Optional |
enum |
The protocol used to communicate to the broker. |
|
tls |
Optional |
enum |
Determines if TLS should be used and what version. |
|
userName |
Optional |
string |
User name or client Id for accessing the server. |
|
password |
Optional |
string |
Password or token for accessing the server. Note: We recommend using REST to configure the data source when the password must be specified because the adapter encrypts the password when using REST. If you do not use REST, the plain text password is stored on-disk. You cannot specify a password without specifying a userName. Allowed value: Any string |
|
clientCertificateThumbprint |
Optional |
string |
The thumbprint of the certificate when the broker requires a client certificate. |
|
clientCertificatePassword |
Optional |
string |
(Protected) - The password to access the certificate when the broker requires a client
certificate. |
|
validateServerCertificate |
Optional |
boolean |
Determines if the server certificate gets validated. Note: A warning is printed in case the server certificate validation is disabled. Default value: true |
|
serverID |
Optional |
string |
Unique GUID for the Server. |