Lightwave Communications 3200 user manual Requirements

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Appendix B – Field Update of Console Server 3200 Flash Memory

B.1 Introduction

The system administrator may desire to update the software held in flash memory. The modem, terminal, network, device, and control cards all have field-programmable flash memory. Switch cards are not programmable in the field.

The flash software may be updated by two means: through a direct serial connection, or via network.

B.2 Requirements

Direct Serial Connection:

•terminal or computer capable of communication with control card

•ability to upload binary files using kermit or Xmodem (see NOTE below)

•latest flash software files

Network Update:

•installed and configured network card

•latest flash software files

•tftp server

•network or direct serial connection to the sys admin login

The latest versions of software may always be obtained at Lightwave Communications’ FTP site, ftp.lightwavecom.com , accessible from any web browser or FTP client program. The full URL to the latest ConsoleServer 3200 flash software updates, procedures and instructions is:

ftp://ftp.lightwavecom.com/pub/products/3200/software/

There are two hardware versions of the control, terminal, and device cards: those with a 40-pin ROM containing the boot code, and those with flash only. The easiest way to tell the difference is by looking at the card surface. If there is a large 40-pin ROM mounted in a socket on the card, then it is the ROM/flash version. There are two different versions of the flash update files corresponding to the two hardware versions. The files prefaced with an "f" are for the flash-only versions, while those prefaced with an "r" are for the ROM/flash versions of the cards. The ConsoleServer will reject the update if the incorrect file is sent. Simply send the other file version if the first file is rejected.

NOTE:

To determine if the control card is capable of receiving Kermit protocol uploads, enter the VERSION command at the sys admin> prompt. If the boot code version (not

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Contents June ConsoleServerPage Page Error! Bookmark not defined Rear View of ConsoleServer Product DescriptionFeatures Interface Security Passwords64K Fifo Audit Trail ConnectionsPage Chassis Power Supply ModuleAccess Cards Terminal Cards System ComponentsModem Card ConsoleServer 3200 Location and Cooling Installation Instructions Items in the Shipping ContainerRack/Desktop Installation Power RequirementsConnecting to the Sys Admin Port Default DIP Switch Settings DCE Connecting Equipment to the ConsoleServerConsoleServer 3200 serial port default settings Network Card RJ45 to RJ45 Cables Device Card typical adapters and 3200 port configurationDevice Card SUNPage ConsoleServer 3200 Adapter Quick Checklist General layout showing terminal port and device port numbers ConsoleServer 3200 Administration Logging In, Serial Connection Serial terminal will display the following text at power-upSystem Help Logging In, Network ConnectionLogging Out Logged in Help Screen Logged OUT Help ScreenLOG /ENABLEDISABLE Changing the Administration Password Creating and Managing Users 6.2.1 Adding a User ID Device Device Device Device Device Device Device Device Listing User IDs Editing a User IDListusers Deleting a User IDDevices Command J K L M N O Terminals CommandD E Network CommandPage Page Modem Command Connections Command Status CommandsKevin Server Version Command Listcards CommandInfo Command LOG Command Powerstatus CommandSys Admin Session Management Commands Breaking User Connections Linesperpage CommandTimeout Command Break CommandTelnettimeout Command Forcelogout CommandSaving and Restoring System Settings Modemtimeout CommandChanging the System Prompt Updating the ConsoleServer 3200 Software User Access and Interface Terminal Card Overview of Commands Bye CommandLogged in Help Logged OUT HelpPrevious Monitor A.K.A. Device Mode HelpF2 PULL-DOWN Menu Showing Initial Menu Choices Logging In and Changing PasswordsConnection Info Screen Checking ConnectionsF2 PULL-DOWN Menu to Select a Device PORT, Part Selecting a Device PortF2 PULL-DOWN Menu to Listen to a Device Port Part Listening to a Server SessionF2 PULL-DOWN Menu to Listen to a Device Port Part Direct Mode Escape Sequence Direct ModeF2 PULL-DOWN Menu for Device A.K.A. Monitor Mode Using the BufferDisplay Previous Goto Beginning of BufferGoto END of Buffer Display NextReverse N Lines Forward N LinesF2 PULL-DOWN Menu to Change Break Sequence Break Generation SequenceF2 PULL-DOWN Menu to Display System Info Displaying System InformationFront Panel Display Information Page Page Page RJ-45 Connector Appendix a Adapter & Connector PinoutsMale Female DB9 Page Requirements Getting Started Communications SettingsUpdate over Direct Serial Connection Update over Network Sys admin tftpkill Ending the Flash Update Slots for programming purposes Environmental Appendix C System Specifications PhysicalAC Power DC PowerModem Interface Terminal and DeviceNetwork Not SupportedAppendix D -DC Power Page Overcurrent Protection DC Supply ConnectorAppendix E Command Abbreviations Terminal, Network, and Modem Commands Abbreviation Character Appendix F Hexadecimal Ascii CodeHexadecimal Equivalent DEL Index See also User