VBrick Systems VB5000, VB6000, VB4000 manual Overview, Installing a System Upgrade

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Chapter 2

Appliance Upgrade

Topics in this chapter

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Overview

VBrick appliances are shipped with PC applications to allow for easy upgrade (All release material should be installed on a PC running Internet Explorer 6.0 and using Service Pack 2 or higher.) Once the release is installed, the upgrade tools become available in the VBrick program group, located under Start > Programs. The upgrade procedure can be invoked by using either the VBDownload application or the VBDirectory application. Either application can be used as the starting point for updating the appliance's flash memory. (TCP/IP FTP transport services are used for this.) Using VBDirectory is an easier method as it allows users to choose the appliances by name instead of IP addresses. When VBrick appliances are not accessible to VBDirectory, the VBDownload application must be used. All saved configuration parameters are preserved when you upgrade your VBrick. There is no need to reconfigure the unit after the upgrade other than to take advantage of new features in the release. The upgrade process does require the unit to be reset, so it is important that your configuration be saved prior to the upgrade if you want to preserve the settings.

Part of the process takes place during the first boot after the upgrade of a new release. During this time you must avoid powering off the unit. This process may take 2-15 minutes and may include an automatic reboot of the unit. You can tell that the VBrick is ready for operation when you are able to login via IWS or CLI. VBrick recommends against loading a previous version of code. Some new features can cause problems for old code versions. For example, if DHCP is enabled and you load a previous version of code that does not support DHCP, the VBrick will fail to start and you will need to return the unit to the factory for repair. Before loading a previous version of code, it is highly recommended that all parameters be set to defaults.

Installing a System Upgrade

TTo upgrade a VBrick:

1.Double-click on the release executable (SetupVB6000_x_x_x.exe) to install the release on your PC. It is recommended that you accept the default destination folder for the release

which is Program Files\VBrick\VB6000\download\ReleaseVx_x_x.

2.The setup programs for VBDownload and for VBDirectory will automatically run after the release files have been extracted. Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions. Use the default folders if possible.

3.When the Maintenance Complete page is displayed, click Finish.

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Contents VB4000-5000-6000 Series Network Video Appliances Copyright Contents Integrated Web Server Using the IR RemoteCommand Line Interface Index VB6000 ReferenceContents For More Information OrganizationPrinter-Friendly Getting HelpFont Conventions Topics in this chapter Setup OverviewCOM Using the Quick Start GuideConnect an Audio/Video Input Source Appliance SetupConnect Output to a Video Monitor Connect to the IP Network Power-on the ApplianceSet the IP Address Get the IP Address from a Dhcp ServerSet the IP Address with HyperTerminal Set the IP Address with the Remote ControlVerify Operation Install StreamPlayer PlusVerify WM Operation Verify Mpeg 2 OperationVerify Mpeg 4 Operation StreamPlayer Plus Overview Installing a System UpgradePassword button VBrick Tool Description Management ToolsVBDirectory Front Panel EditManagement Tools Simple Network Management Protocol TelnetVBrick SDK VBrick Systems, Inc MPEG-2 Encoder Compression Understanding I, B, P Frames, Delay, and SynchronizationVideo Basics Interrelationship Group of Pictures GOPReference Distance GOP Length N Reference Frame Distance MPEG-2 DelayMPEG-2 Audio Receiver Sensitivity Transmit PowerMPEG-4 Encoder Compression MPEG-4 AudioGetting the Best Video Video Resolution IP Address Configuration using Host NamesNetwork Considerations Assigning Multicast AddressesPriority Level Type of Service IP Differentiated Services DiffservVBrick Video Stream Handling Typical ApplicationsNetwork Jitter Ethernet IPOne-Way Broadcast and Desktop Streaming Two-Way Interactive Conferencing Serial Port Passthrough VBrick AccessoriesHow Passthrough Works Serial Port Passthrough Using Telnet Billboard Mpeg FeaturesPicture-in-Picture Embedded Web BrowserWM Features VBrick Systems, Inc Integrated Web Server Using IWSWelcome Screen LoginUser Level Default User Name Default Password Privileges Option Description Menu OptionsMaking Changes View ModeEdit Mode RebootingLogout Using Apply, Revert, and DefaultsMultiple Applies Serving Custom ASX and Html FilesVBrick Systems, Inc Key Description Front Panel EditDialog Window Description Error Message DescriptionMPEG-2/MPEG-4 Remote Control Controlling a VBStar Button Description Picture In Picture Controlling VBrick FeaturesBillboard Icon DescriptionConference Guide Program Guide WM Remote ControlConnection Modes Connecting with HyperTerminalConnecting with Telnet MIB-Based Command Line Interface Finding VBrick Parameters Command ResponseLogging Setting VBrick ParametersUsing a MIB Browser Beginning or Ending an Edit Session Using Get/Set Variable CommandsUsing Get/Set Table Commands VBrick Stab vbrickSlot1EncoderHttpPushEnable.3=2 Saving Changes Error HandlingApplying Changes Example 1 Set Variable CLI ExamplesExample 3 Set Multiple Variables Example 2 Get VariableExample 4 Get Table Variables Example 5 Set Table VariablesCLI Sample Script Forever Menu-Based Command Line Interface Setting and Changing Parameters Editing Configuration ParametersSelecting Parenthetical Items Setting System Date and TimeOther Editing Keys Using SpacesVB6000 VBrick Appliance ModelsSeries Encoder Models Series Decoder ModelsSequence Color Description VB6000 Expanded VbssmExpanded Vbssm Activity LED RS-232/422/485 COM Port Pinouts Device InterfacesSolid. Indicates no Video In otherwise the LED is off Pin Function DirectionPower Out Exit Interface Power In Entry InterfaceEthernet Port Video-In and Video-Out CompositeAudioMate Video-In and Video-Out S-Video InterfaceAudio In and Audio Out Pin Description TypeVpp Balanced Relay Port Activity LED Event TriggeringChange RTS/DTR Control to Force On and click Apply VBrick Systems, Inc Index Index
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