Oracle Cloud WMS is undergoing a transition in its user interface for RF (Radio Frequency) operations.
Here's a breakdown of the differences between WebRF deprecation and SSH - Text Based RF, along with the broader context:
WebRF Deprecation
- What
it was: WebRF was a web-based version of the RF application in Oracle
Cloud WMS.
- Purpose:
It was primarily intended for low-volume testing purposes and not
for production use.
- Deprecation:
Oracle is phasing out WebRF.
- Disabled
in test environments: WebRF was disabled in test environments during
the maintenance window of July 11th and 12th, 2025.
- Disabled
in production environments: It will be disabled in production
environments during the maintenance window of July 25th and 26th, 2025.
- Reason
for deprecation: With the release of Redwood Mobile WMS (in 24D),
WebRF became redundant.
- Replacement:
The primary replacement for WebRF is the Redwood Mobile WMS application.
SSH - Text Based RF
- What
it is: This refers to using RF devices (like barcode scanners) that
connect to Oracle Cloud WMS via a Secure Shell (SSH) application
and display a text-based interface.
- Purpose:
This has been a traditional method for warehouse operators to perform
transactions on RF devices, designed for production use.
- Technical
Requirements: SSH-based RF devices require an SSH app capable of
connecting via secure encrypted SSH protocol, supporting VT100 terminal
emulation, and displaying a sufficient number of characters/lines (e.g.,
24x16 or preferably 29x19). They also need a physical keyboard with
separate alpha and numeric keys.
- Deprecation
(future): While not immediately deprecated like WebRF, Oracle is also
phasing out SSH-based RF in favor of Redwood Mobile WMS.
- New
Customers: Starting in January 2026, new customers will not
be offered SSH-based RF. They are encouraged to use Redwood Mobile
WMS from the beginning.
- Existing
Customers: Existing customers can continue to use SSH-based RF for a
further year. It will be retired starting January 2027 in cohorts
(January, April, July 2027).
- Replacement:
The Redwood Mobile WMS application is the intended replacement for
SSH-based RF as well.
Key Differences and the Larger Picture
- Purpose:
- WebRF:
Strictly for low-volume testing.
- SSH
- Text Based RF: Used for production operations on dedicated RF
devices.
- Deprecation
Timeline:
- WebRF:
Already disabled in test and will be disabled in production in July 2025.
- SSH
- Text Based RF: Will be phased out for new customers starting
January 2026, and for existing customers starting January 2027.
- Technology:
- WebRF:
Browser-based interface.
- SSH
- Text Based RF: Relies on SSH terminal emulation on specialized RF
devices.
- Strategic
Direction: Oracle's clear strategic direction is to move all WMS
mobile interactions to the Redwood Mobile WMS application. This
application likely offers a more modern, intuitive, and feature-rich user
experience, leveraging the Redwood design system and potentially offering
enhanced capabilities for modern warehouse operations.
In essence, both WebRF and SSH - Text Based RF are being
replaced by the newer, more advanced Redwood Mobile WMS application,
signaling a shift towards a more unified and modern mobile experience within
Oracle Cloud WMS.
