Minicom Advanced Systems 216, 232 IP Maintenance Switch Upgrade, Maintenance RICCs/RoCs Upgrade

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USER GUIDE

20. Maintenance > Switch Upgrade

Upgrade the Smart 216 IP firmware to take advantage of new features. Download the firmware from the Support section of Minicom’s website –www.minicom.com. Save the firmware file on the Client computer.

From the menu select Switch Upgrade. The Upgrade window appears showing the current firmware version see Figure 23.

Figure 23 Firmware Upgrade

1.Locate and upload the firmware file.

2.Verify the current and uploaded version of the firmware.

3.Click. The upgrade starts. The unit reboots automatically. After about 2 minutes the Login page appears.

Note!

Depending on the type of firmware upgrade, the following settings may be erased: User settings, server names, mouse and video adjustments. For more information refer to the firmware release notes.

The network settings remain intact.

21. Maintenance > RICCs/RoCs Upgrade

Upgrade the ROC firmware to take advantage of new features. Download the firmware from the Support section of Minicom’s website –www.minicom.com. Save the firmware file on the Client computer.

1.From the menu select RICCs/RoCs Upgrade. The Upgrade window appears showing the current firmware version see Figure 24.

2.Select the servers connected to the ROCs you wish to upgrade. Click

to select all.

3.Verify the current version of the firmware by pressing .

4.Locate and upload the firmware file.

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Contents Smart 216 / 232 IP User Guide Table of Contents Targets page menu Welcome Technical precautionsTrademarks Section Key featuresIntroduction Compatibility System componentsTerminology Smart 216 IP unitLED and button table Connector tableAvoiding general rack mounting problems Pre-installation guidelinesBracket positions Rack mounting the Smart 216 IPROCs Connecting the systemROC USB Connecting a ROC PS/2Connecting the CAT5 cables Connecting to the networkConnecting a KVM console Connecting a ROC USBConnecting the power supply Setting the IP addressChanging the Network parameters Logging into the web interfaceLogging SSL Certificate notesConnecting to a Target server Configuring the system12.1.1 LAN Network Configuration12.1.2 KVM.net Administration User SettingsAdding a user AdministratorDeleting a user UserBlocking a user Administration Switch ConfigurationPower Management Administration Power Management Administration User Targets Administration Serial SettingsUser Targets Configuration Security SettingsSecurity SSL Certificate Password PolicyMaintenance RICCs/RoCs Upgrade Maintenance Switch UpgradeRICCs/RoCs Upgrade Restore Factory SettingsSet Time & Date Backup & RestoreSaving changes and logging out Toolbar Accessing a Target serverChanging the performance settings Switching to a different serverManual Video Adjust Adjusting the Video settingsBandwidth RefreshManual Video Adjustments controls Auto Video AdjustKeyboard key sequences Power cycleClick Start Recording Synchronizing mouse pointersClick Stop Recording Calibrating mice pointers Aligning the mice pointersManual mice synchronization Examples Mouse Settings Dialog boxMinicom icon menu features Adjustments in generalDisconnecting the remote session Full screen modeTargets page menu Changing the passwordEvent log Clearing the log Downloading the logNavigating the OSD Main window OSDSelecting a computer Moving the Confirmation label F1 Power management hotkey left Shift, F12Settings window F2 Tuning F5DDC F10 Saving changes to the settings Video resolution and refresh ratesROC PS/2 ROC USB Technical specificationsUser guide feedback SafetyWeee compliance Regional Offices