Dell manual Appendix a Flash Upgrades, Upgrading the Dell 2161DS Console Switch

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Appendix A: Flash Upgrades

Upgrading the Dell™ 2161DS Console Switch

The Dell™ 2161DS Console Switch FLASH upgrade feature allows you to update your unit with the latest firmware available. To perform this update, you will first need a Trivial FTP (TFTP) server. If you do not have a TFTP server, there are several shareware programs that provide TFTP emulation that you can download.

NOTICE: The 2161DS with firmware 3.0.2 or higher is not downgradeable. Please do no attempt to downgrade your 2161DS to any version lower than 3.0.2.

Next, you will need to download the latest FLASH firmware from Dell at support.dell.com. Save the FLASH upgrade file to the appropriate directory on the TFTP server. Once this is complete, the following steps will upload the new FLASH file.

To upload a new FLASH file to the 2161DS Console Switch:

1Connect a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software (such as HyperTerminal) to the configuration port on the back panel of the 2161DS Console Switch using the supplied serial cable. The terminal should be set to 9600 baud, 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, and no flow control.

2If the 2161DS Console Switch is not powered up, turn it on now. The Power indicator on the front of the unit will blink for 30 seconds while performing a self-test. Approximately

10 seconds after it stops blinking, press <Enter> to access the main menu.

3You will see the Terminal Applications menu with seven options. Select option 2, Firmware Management.

NOTE: The current version of your firmware will be displayed on the Firmware Management screen.

4Select option 1, FLASH Download.

5Type the IP address of your TFTP server and press <Enter>.

6Type the name of the file that you downloaded from the Dell site.

7Confirm the TFTP download by typing a y or yes and pressing <Enter>.

8The 2161DS Console Switch will verify that the file you downloaded is valid.

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Contents Hardware and Oscar User’s Guide Model 2161DS Console Switch July Contents Terminal Operations Figures Device Modify Dialog Box Tables Contents Features and Benefits SIP Intelligent CablingInteroperability with Avocent Avriq Intelligent Cabling Example 2161DS Console Switch Configuration Access Via Network ConnectionInteroperability with Avocent A1000R/A2000R Switches Safety PrecautionsGeneral LAN Options Rack Mounting of SystemsProduct Overview Getting Started InstallationRack Mounting Your 2161DS Console Switch Setting Up Your NetworkVerification of Ethernet/Computer Connections OU Mounting Bracket Installation IU Installation Installing the 2161DS Console Switch UnitBasic 2161DS Console Switch Configuration Network Configuration Menu Mouse Acceleration Video OptimizationAdding a PEM Optional Connecting a SIPDS Console Switch Configuration With a PEM PEM Rack Installation Adding a Cascade Switch OptionalDS Console Switch Configuration With a Cascade Switch Connecting to the Network10 U Cable Arm Side View Adding Servers Installing Remote Console Switch SoftwareInstallation Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers Controlling Your System at the Analog Port15. Example of Configured Main Dialog Box Selecting Servers Soft SwitchingKeyboard and Mouse Navigation This Keystroke Does this Oscar Navigation Basics16. Setup Dialog Box Configuring Oscar17. Names Dialog Box Assigning Server Names18. Name Modify Dialog Box 19. Devices Dialog Box Assigning Device TypesOscar Changing the Display Behavior21. Menu Dialog Box Oscar Status Flags Description Controlling the Status Flag22. Flag Dialog Box 24. Security Dialog Box Setting Console SecuritySelect Enable Screen Saver Viewing and Disconnecting Users 25. User Status Dialog Box Preemption 27. Preempt Dialog box Running System DiagnosticsLAN Connection Test Icons IconDescription Diagnostic Test Details Description 29. Suspect SIPs Dialog Box Displaying Version Information30. Version Dialog Box 32. SIP Selection Dialog Box Resetting a SIP33. SIP Version Dialog Box Resetting Your Keyboard and Mouse34. Main Dialog Box Scanning Your System35. Scan Dialog Box Broadcasting to Servers 36. Command Dialog Box37. Broadcast Dialog Box 38. Command Dialog Box Analog Port Operation Terminal Operations Configuring the Terminal Menu Firmware Management Network Configuration Enable Debug Messages Set/Change PasswordsExit Restore Factory DefaultsReset Appliance Display Diagnostic ReportTerminal Operations Upgrading the Dell 2161DS Console Switch Appendix a Flash Upgrades40. SIP Status Dialog Box Upgrading the SIP41. SIP Load Dialog Box 43. SIP Selection Dialog Box Click Commands Versions Upgrading Cascaded Dell 8-port and 16-port Console SwitchAppendices Technical Specifications Appendix B Technical SpecificationsAppendix C Notifications USA Notification Canadian NotificationJapanese Approvals Taiwanese Approvals Agency Approvals Appendices Limited Warranties and Return Policy What is covered by this limited warranty?How long does this limited warranty last? What if I purchased a service contract? Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only How long does this limited warranty last? Consumers Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada Only Third-Party Software and Peripherals Products Dell Software and Peripherals Canada OnlyGuarantee Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty What are Errata? W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Index Index