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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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Avocent KVM over IP switch user manual Update Firmware

Contents

Rev USER’S Manual Table of Contents Menu Options Installation Quick Installation GuideInitial IP configuration Video modes Remote Console Web interface 16 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 No Model No Ports PS/2 IP-KVM switch System requirement Model No Ports PS/2 IP-KVM switchCable diagrams PS/2 Cable VGA Cable PS/2 to DB9 adapter Optional Connecting PS/2 IP-KVM switch to the host system Hardware installationOperation Overview Step Local console Internet Connecting the External Reset/Power Option Initial Configuration ConfigurationInitial configuration via Dhcp server PS/2 IP-KVM switch Setup Tool IP-KVM switch setup tool Authentication IP autoconfiguration Initial configuration via serial consoleKeyboard, Mouse and Video configuration IP address Remote Mouse Settings 3.1 PS/2 IP-KVM switch keyboard settingsHost system mouse settings Auto mouse speed and mouse synchronization Single and Double Mouse Mode Windows XP Mouse SettingsRecommended Mouse Settings Special Mouse Driver Prerequisites UsageTelnet PC port LED Indication ¾ The Membrane Buttons Port PS/2 IP-KVM Switch Keyboard 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 port Hot Plug Daisy Chain Connection On Screen Display Operation 16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch Login screen Login into the PS/2 IP-KVM switch and logout Main Navigation Remote Console General description Logout from the PS/2 IP-KVM switch Remote Console Control Bar Main Window Monitor Only Exclusive Access Mouse Handling Scaling Local Cursor Video Settings Reset this Mode PhaseReset all Modes Brightness Undo Changes Save changesSoft Keyboard 14. Remote Console Confirmation Dialog Remote Console Status Line Menu Options Remote Control KVM Console 16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch Users And Groups Change Password User Console KVM Settings 15. User Console Settings Part 16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch Keyboard/Mouse 17. Keyboard and Mouse Settings Video 18. Video Settings Network 4Device Settings 16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch 20. Dynamic DNS Dynamic DNS 16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch 22. Device Security Security Certificate 23. Certificate Settings 24. SSL Certificate Upload 25. Serial Port Serial Port 16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch 27. Date and Time Date And Time 29. Event Log Event Log 16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch Board Summary Device Information 32. Event Log List Reset Functions 33. Update Firmware Update Firmware 34. Unit Reset Unit Reset Troubleshooting CE Certificate Certificates Pin Assignments Single port PS/2 KVM over IP Key Codes Table B.1 Key Names Video Modes