GE QS24 UR QS.6.1 Updating UR Switch Module Firmware, QS.6.2 Selecting the Proper Version

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QS.6 UR Switch Module Firmware Updates

QS.6.1 Updating UR Switch Module Firmware

This section describes the process for upgrading firmware on a UR-2S/T Switch Module.

There are several ways of updating Firmware on a UR Switch Module: EnerVista UR Setup software, Serial using the UR Switch Module’s Console port, tftp or through ftp. It’s highly recommended to use EnerVista UR Setup software to upgrade Firmware on a UR Switch Module.

Firmware upgrade using serial, TFTP, and FTP, are described in the UR Switch Module manual.

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QS.6.2 Selecting the Proper Version

The latest version of the firmware is available as a download from the GE Multilin web site.

To determine the version of firmware currently installed on your Switch, proceed as follows:

ZUsing the EnerVista web interface, log into the Switch using the procedure described earlier. The firmware version installed on the switch will appear on the lower left corner of the screen.

Version: 2.1beta

ZUsing the EnerVista UR Setup program, select Settings > Product Setup > Communications > Ethernet Switch > Firmware Upload. The following popup screen will appear warning that the settings will be lost when the firmware is upgraded.

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Contents GE Multilin UR Switch Module Ethernet CommunicationsGE Multilin Incorporated. All rights reserved Table of Contents Table of Contents TOC-2 QS-1 Fiber Twisted Pair copper cableRing Architecture QS.1.2 Supported Network TopologiesStar Architecture Mesh ArchitectureEthernet Unshielded Twisted Pair Unshielded Twisted Pair cableQS-5 QS-6 Wavelengths of light QS.3.1 Fiber Optic EthernetQS.3.2 Single and Multi-mode cable Fiber Cable Cross Section and Physical SpecificationsMulti Mode Single ModeDifference between Single-mode and Multi-mode Cable QS.3.3 Optical Power BudgetFigure QS-4 Common Fiber Optic Connectors QS.3.4 Maximum fiber segment length calculation Maximum 10 Mbps Ethernet Segment Lengths QS.3.5 UR-2S and UR-2T 10/100 BaseT Switch PortsQS.4 Introduction to the 2S and 2T UR Managed Switch Modules Figure QS-5 Traditional Redundant UR LAN Topology QS.4.1 Hardware Overview QS.4.2 2S and 2T LED indicatorsT60 Transformer Management Relay QS.4.3 Hardware InstallationAC or DC QS.4.4 initial Configuration ProcedureQS-18 DB9 Female to DB9 Female Cable Pin-out QS-20 QS-21 QS-22 QS-23 Type in ipconfig ip= QS-25 Select Properties QS.4.7 Assigning a static IP Address to a personnel computerRight mouse click on the Local Area Connections icon Select Use the following IP address Addresses now being used QS-30 Function Module Offline QS.4.8 Self-test Errors and MeaningEquipment Background QS.5 Tagged VLAN’sConfiguring a Vlan within the Switch QS.5.1 Configuring Tagged VLANsSave We have now configured the Switch to support Tag-based VLANs QS-37 Configure You have now completed the exercise Figure QS-15 Configuration of UR Switch Ring-only Mode QS.5.2 Configuring the UR Switch for Ring Only ModeQS-41 Select Bridge Rstp Then Save Enable Status Once saved, select OK, then OK again to exit Select the Configuration Rstp RO Mode menu as shown above Then Save Enable status For Every Switch RING, Disable LLA on Ports That are Ring Figure QS-16 Configuration of the UR Switch Ring-only mode You have completed configuration of Ring-only modeSelect the Retrieve Switch Settings Files option QS.5.3 Saving and Loading Switch SettingsSaving Switch Settings Loading Switch SettingsQS-50 QS.6.2 Selecting the Proper Version QS.6.1 Updating UR Switch Module FirmwareVersion 2.1beta QS-52 QS-53 QS-54