Lightwave Communications 8200 user manual Setting Factory Defaults, Flash Update Procedure

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Appendix B Setting Factory Defaults and Flash Update Procedure

B.1 Setting Factory Defaults

If it becomes necessary to reset the ServerSwitch 8200, the users may do so from the System Setup menu. Once at the System Setup menu, access the defaults/flash update menu by pressing the <F1> key. Press and hold the <F12> key, and then press the Y key to confirm that the ServerSwitch parameters and server port names should be set to the factory default values. The on-screen menu will temporarily disappear while all parameters are reset, and will reappear at the main on-screen menu once the parameters are reset. The ServerSwitch will not be able to switch to another port or pass keyboard/mouse signals during the reset to factory defaults.

B.2 Flash Update Procedure

The flash update feature allows the user to install newer versions of operating software in the ServerSwitch 8200 without removing the unit from its installation. New software revisions will be released from time to time to add features to the ServerSwitch 8200 or make changes for customer requests. Note that the users will not be able to switch server ports during the update.

The binary file for the flash update can be downloaded from

ftp://ftp.lightwavecom.com/pub/products/8200/software/

Materials:

§Laptop or other computer with RS-232 serial I/O port

§Serial cable with DB9 male end and mating connector for the above computer's serial port

§Communications software capable of XMODEM uploads

§ServerSwitch 8200 software update file

DB9 cable connected for flash update

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Contents February Page Edition of 2 February Product Description VideoKeyboard/Mouse Physical Description FeaturesSystem Cable Requirements Installing the ServerSwitchLocation and Operational Safety Power RequirementsConnecting Sun Servers Page Connecting User Monitors and Keyboard/Mouse Sets Page Connecting Multiple ServerSwitches Page Page Page Operating the ServerSwitch On-Screen MenuLCD Front Panel Display Selecting a Server Port Disabling One User Auto Scan System SetupAuto Scan Duration Set Default Keyboard TypeOther Options Error Message DurationIgnore Case in Names/Case Sensitive Names Server Name Is Never On/Always On/TemporaryNaming Server Ports Port SetupToggle Auto Scan Toggle Inactive Message on LCDMenu Window Setup Server Window Setup Description Part Number Appendix a Cable SpecificationsPage Flash Update Procedure Setting Factory DefaultsPage Front Rear Appendix C Identification of Exterior ComponentsPage Page Appendix D System Specifications Compliance and Certification Cascade Ports

8200 specifications

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