Avocent KVM over IP switch user manual Update Firmware

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6.5.3Update Firmware

Figure 6-33. Update Firmware

The PS/2 IP-KVM switch is a complete standalone computer. The software it runs is called the firmware. The firmware of the PS/2 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 uncompress ion. Other operating systems might provide a program called unzip.

Before you can start updating the firmware of your PS/2 IP-KVM switch the new uncompressed firmware file has to be accessible on the system that you use for connecting to the PS/2 IP-KVM switch.

Updating the firmware is a three-stage process:

•Firstly, the new firmware file is uploaded onto the PS/2 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 Rev USER’S ManualTable of Contents Menu Options Installation Quick Installation GuideInitial IP configuration Video modesRemote Console Web interface16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch When the sever is dead When the server is up and runningIntroduction Features Package contents Model No port PS/2 IP-KVM switch Port PS/2 IP-KVM switch Technical specifications Model NoModel No Ports PS/2 IP-KVM switch System requirement Model No Ports PS/2 IP-KVM switchCable diagrams PS/2 Cable VGA CablePS/2 to DB9 adapter Optional Connecting PS/2 IP-KVM switch to the host system Hardware installationOperation Overview StepLocal console Internet Connecting the External Reset/Power Option Initial Configuration ConfigurationInitial configuration via Dhcp server PS/2 IP-KVM switch Setup ToolIP-KVM switch setup tool AuthenticationIP autoconfiguration Initial configuration via serial consoleKeyboard, Mouse and Video configuration IP addressRemote Mouse Settings 3.1 PS/2 IP-KVM switch keyboard settingsHost system mouse settings Auto mouse speed and mouse synchronizationSingle and Double Mouse Mode Windows XP Mouse SettingsRecommended Mouse Settings Special Mouse DriverPrerequisites UsageTelnet PC port LED Indication ¾ The Membrane Buttons Port PS/2 IP-KVM SwitchKeyboard Hot Key Commands ¾ Reset Button Bank Bank button and PC 8/16 8/16 button¾ 7-Segment Bank LED Indication To get out of Auto Scan Mode, Press any key or Space bar To select PC portHot Plug Daisy Chain ConnectionOn Screen Display Operation 16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch Login screen Login into the PS/2 IP-KVM switch and logoutMain NavigationRemote Console General description Logout from the PS/2 IP-KVM switchRemote Console Control Bar Main WindowMonitor Only Exclusive AccessMouse Handling ScalingLocal Cursor Video SettingsReset this Mode PhaseReset all Modes BrightnessUndo Changes Save changesSoft Keyboard 14. Remote Console Confirmation Dialog Remote Console Status LineMenu Options Remote Control KVM Console16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch Users And Groups Change PasswordUser Console KVM Settings15. User Console Settings Part 16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch Keyboard/Mouse 17. Keyboard and Mouse SettingsVideo 18. Video SettingsNetwork 4Device Settings16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch 20. Dynamic DNS Dynamic DNS16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch 22. Device Security SecurityCertificate 23. Certificate Settings24. SSL Certificate Upload 25. Serial Port Serial Port16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch 27. Date and Time Date And Time29. Event Log Event Log16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch Board Summary Device Information32. Event Log List Reset Functions33. Update Firmware Update Firmware34. Unit Reset Unit ResetTroubleshooting CE Certificate CertificatesPin Assignments Single port PS/2 KVM over IP Key Codes Table B.1 Key Names Video Modes