Avocent DM2000 Firmware Management

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Firmware Management

The firmware files for Transmitters and Receivers can be added, viewed and deleted using the Unit

Firmware Files window. Once a firmware file(s) has been added, you may use the file(s) to

upgrade the managed unit.

To display the Unit Firmware Files window:

1. Click the System tab.

2. Click Unit Files in the top navigation bar. The Unit Firmware Files window will open.

To add a firmware file:

1. Click the System tab. The Unit Firmware Files window will open.

2. Click Add. The Add Firmware File Wizard will appear. Click Next.

3. The Select Firmware File to Import window will open.

4. Enter the directory and filename (or browse to the location) of the firmware file you want to

add to the Management Appliance Unit Files repository.

5. Type a description of the firmware file in the Description field.

6. Click Next. The firmware is added and the Completed Successful window appears.

7. Click Finish. The Unit Firmware Files window will open.

To display firmware information:

1. Click the System tab. The Unit Firmware Files window will open.

2. Click the version of a firmware file. The Firmware File Properties window will open.

3. The display includes:

• Description

• Release revision

• Application/OS revision

• Boot revision

• FPGA revision

• Unit type

• Creation date-time

If you wish, you may change the description of the firmware file in the Description field.

4. Click Save and then click Close. The Unit Firmware Files window will open and contain the

firmware information if you saved the changes.

To delete firmware:

1. Click the System tab. The Unit Firmware Files window will open.

Contents

Main Page Page Page Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Page Page Page Page List of Tables LIST OF TABLES Page Product Overview Features and Benefits System Components Supported Units Target Device Explorer Window Using the side navigation bar Displaying pages Refreshing a window Using keyboard commands Internet Explorer Considerations Firewalls Page Hardware Installation and Setup Safety Precautions Rack Mount Safety Considerations Cabling Installation, Maintenance and Safety Tips Management Appliance Configuration Chapter 2: Hardware Installation and Setup 9 Installing the Management Appliance Using the serial port to configure the IP addresses of the Management Appliance Page Page Managing Units Accessing the Management Appliance Web Interface Units View Windows Types of Units View windows Accessing Units View windows Units View windows fields Unit Overview windows Adding Units Adding a single appliance Adding units from a range of IP addresses Adding Units on an IP Subnet Deleting Units Managing units Viewing Unit Overview Information Changing Unit Properties Configuring Network Settings for an ECMS Transmitter or Receiver Authentication Server Settings Viewing Version Information Rebooting a unit Enabling Auto-Login Mode for an ECMS Receiver Setting the Operating Mode for an ECMS Receiver Managing Firmware Upgrades Active Media Sessions All active media sessions Performing a Forced Log-Out Department and Location Groups Page Page Managing Users User Accounts Windows Adding User Accounts Deleting User Accounts Enabling and Disabling User Accounts Managing User Accounts Viewing User Account Overview Information User Access Configurations User Passwords Editing User Account Restrictions User Account restrictions User Contact Details User Authentication Services Page Advanced Operations ECMS Transmitter Pooling Backup and Restore Management Appliance Upgrade Firmware Management Page Events and Event Logs Event Severity and Categories Event severity Event categories Displaying the Event Log Changing the Event Log Retention Period Creating an Event Log .csv File Page Page 44 Emerge TM DM2000 Desktop Manager - Installer/User Guide Appendix A: Technical Specifications Appendix B: Technical Support Page License Information 48 EmergeTM DM2000 Desktop Manager - Installer/User Guide License Information 49