Avocent Single port KVM over IP switch user manual Update Firmware

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Single port KVM over IP switch

6.6.2Update Firmware

Figure 6-33. Update Firmware

The IP-KVM switch is a complete standalone computer. The software it runs is called the firmware. The firmware of the IP-KVM switch can be updated remotely in order to install new functionality or special features.

A new firmware update is a binary file which will be sent to you by email or which you can download from the supplier web site. If the firmware file is compressed (file suffix .zip) then you must unzip it before you can proceed. Under the Windows operating system you may use WinZip from http://www.winzip.com/ for uncompression. Other operating systems might provide a program called unzip.

Before you can start updating the firmware of your IP-KVM switch the new uncompressed firmware file has to be accessible on the system that you use for connecting to the IP-KVM switch.

Updating the firmware is a three-stage process:

•Firstly, the new firmware file is uploaded onto the IP-KVM switch. In order to do that you need to select the file on your local system using the button “ Browse ” of the Upload Firmware panel. Once the firmware file has been uploaded, it is checked whether it is a valid firmware file and whether there were any transmission errors. In case of any error the Upload Firmware function will be aborted.

•Secondly, if everything went well, you see the Update Firmware panel. The panel shows you the version number of the currently running firmware and the version number of the uploaded firmware. Pressing the button “Update” will store the new version and substitute the old one completely.

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Contents USER’S Manual RevTable of Contents Troubleshooting Certificates Initial IP configuration InstallationIP-KVM switch hardware installation Video modesDhcp Remote ConsoleTop part of the Remote Console When the server is up and running When the server is deadFeatures Package contentsSystem requirement Technical specifications Model NoSingle port IP-KVM Switch DescriptionUSB 2.0 Cable Cable diagrams PS/2 CableVGA Cable AT to PS/2 keyboard adapter OptionalConnecting IP-KVM switch to the host system Operation OverviewStep Connect the monitor to the IP-KVM switch console side Option Ethernet connectionSingle port KVM over IP switch Initial Configuration Initial configuration via Dhcp serverIP-KVM switch Setup Tool Authentication IP-KVM switch setup toolKeyboard, Mouse and Video configuration Initial configuration via serial consoleIP autoconfiguration IP addressHost system mouse settings IP-KVM switch keyboard settingsRemote Mouse Settings Auto mouse speed and mouse synchronizationSpecial Mouse Driver Windows XP Mouse SettingsSingle and Double Mouse Mode Active DesktopVideo Modes Prerequisites TelnetLogin into the IP-KVM switch and logout Internet Explorer displaying the encryption key lengthNavigation MainLogout from the IP-KVM switch Remote Console General descriptionMain Window Remote Console Control BarRemote Console Options Menu Scaling Exclusive AccessMonitor Only Mouse HandlingVideo Settings Local Cursor11. Video Settings Panel Soft Keyboard12. Soft Keyboard Remote Console Status Line 14. Remote Console Confirmation DialogRemote Control KVM Console Menu OptionsTelnet Console HelpVersion Virtual Media Floppy DiskCls TerminalCD ROM Use Image on Windows Share SambaSelect Windows Share Select Sharing to open the configuration dialog Creating an Image Floppy Images CD ROM/ISO ImagesDrive redirection Dd if=/dev/cdrom of=/tmp/cdrom.imageDriver Installation 17. KVM Vision Viewer Setup step Create a New DeviceDrive Redirection Settings 18. New DeviceOptions OptionsChange Password User ManagementUsers And Groups KVM Settings User ConsoleSingle port KVM over IP switch 15. User Console Settings Part Single port KVM over IP switch 17. Keyboard and Mouse Settings Keyboard/Mouse18. Video Settings VideoDevice Settings Network19. Network Settings Dynamic DNS 20. Dynamic DNS21. Dynamic DNS Scenario Security 22. Device Security23. Certificate Settings Certificate24. SSL Certificate Upload Serial Port 25. Serial PortSingle port KVM over IP switch Date And Time 27. Date and TimeEvent Log 29. Event LogSingle port KVM over IP switch Maintenance Device InformationReset Functions Board Summary32. Event Log List Update Firmware 33. Update FirmwareUnit Reset 34. Unit ResetSingle port KVM over IP switch Troubleshooting Certificates CE CertificatePin Assignments Single port PS2 KVM over IP Key Codes Table B.1 Key Names Rack mount kit installation diagram