Chapter 4: Configuration

2.To start the update, press the “Update” button in the popup window that appears.

3.Restart the matrix after the update by pressing the “Restart matrix” button in the lower part of the working area.

CAUTION: For a safe start of the matrix, we recommend a cold start (power cycle).

4.11.2 Extender Update

In this menu, you can update the firmware of the extenders connected to the matrix.

You can access the menu via the Java icon:

Figure 4-78. Java icon.

Preparation

Follow these steps to prepare for the extender update:

1. Save the matrix configuration externally.

Open “Extras > Options” in the menu bar and insert the directory from which the update files should be standardly sourced in the “Firmware Directory” set- ting.

2. Connect all hot spare extenders to the matrix.

Performing the Update in Standard Mode (parallel Update

1.Select “Administration > Update EXT Firmware” in the task area. The standard mode for the parallel update will be selected by default, and the “Upload Firmware” tab will be open.

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