ATEN Technology Using the ATEN Firmware Upgrade Utility for Seamless Firmware Updates

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Chapter 5.

The Firmware Upgrade Utility

This chapter explains the use and function of the Firmware Upgrade Utility: how to get the firmware upgrade files; and how to complete the process successfully.

Introduction

Purpose The purpose of the Windows-based Firmware Upgrade Utility (FWUpgrade.exe) is to provide an automated process for make upgrad- ing the KVM switch’s firmware as smooth and painless as possible.

The Utility comes as part of a Firmware Upgrade Package that is specific for each device.

As new firmware revisions become available, new firmware upgrade packages are posted on our web site:

http://www.aten.com.tw/basic/download.html

Check the web site regularly to find the latest packages and information relating to them.

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Contents ACS-1208AL ACS-1216AL 2003-01-27 Packing List Table of Contents Appendix A, Technical Information Firmware Upgrade UtilityAppendix B, Module Removal Appendix C, Rack MountingOverview About This ManualKey information Viii 2003-01-27 Overview Introduction2003-01-27 Features Function CS Part Number Hardware Requirements2L-1700 / 2L-1701 2L-5201P / 5202P / 5203P Cover ACS-1208AL / ACS1216AL Front ViewKeyboard Power LED Cable Tie Slot ACS-1208AL / ACS-1216AL Rear ViewFirmware Upgrade Port LCD OSD LCD OSD ConfigurationSingle Stage Installation InstallationBefore you Begin Daisy Chaining Installation ACS-1216AL Hot Plugging Switching Station PositionsPort ID Numbering Port Selection Powering Off and Restarting2003-01-27 Invoking Hotkey Mode Hotkey Port AccessHotkey Operation Press Enter Selecting the Active PortSetting the Scan Interval Invoking Auto Scan Hotkey Operation Hotkey Summary ControlOSD Operation OSD OperationWEB Server OSD Main Screen Headings OSD NavigationHeading Explanation SN-PNF1 Goto OSD FunctionsChoice Meaning F2 ListF3 SET Setting FunctionScroll Lock Scroll Lock or Ctrl Ctrl Quick View + Powered on Only those Ports which F4 ADM + / . and Space SET Quick AccessibleView Ports PortsUpgrade ResetStation IDS FirmwareF5 SKP F6 BRC F7 Scan F8 Lout 2003-01-27 Introduction Firmware Upgrade UtilityBegin Upgrade Performing the Upgrade2003-01-27 Firmware Upgrade Utility Upgrade Failed Firmware Upgrade Recovery 2003-01-27 ACS-1208AL / ACS-1216AL Connection Tables Technical InformationACS-1208AL MVsSetting Default OSD Factory Default SettingsACS-1216AL Function ACS-1208AL ACS-1216AL SpecificationsClear Login Information Limited Warranty TroubleshootingSymptom Possible Cause Action 2003-01-27 Removing the KVM Module Module RemovalRemoving the Keyboard and Touchpad Module Removal 2003-01-27 Standard Rack Mounting Rack MountingOptional Rack Mounting Rack Mounting 2003-01-27 ACS-1216L IndexLCD