SERVSELECT™ IP INSTALLER/USER GUIDE

7.From the main menu, type 2 to select Firmware Management. The current version of your firmware displays in the Firmware Management screen.

8.From the Firmware Management menu, type 1 to select FLASH Download.

9.Type the IP address of the TFTP server and press Enter.

10.Type the name of the FLASH file and press Enter.

11.Confirm the TFTP download by typing y or yes and pressing Enter.

12.The ServSelect IP will verify the file you downloaded is valid. Next you will be prompted to confirm the upgrade. Type y or yes and press Enter.

13.The ServSelect IP will begin the FLASH upgrade process. On-screen indicators will display the upgrade process. When the upload is complete, the ServSelect IP will reset and upgrade the internal subsystems.

CAUTION:

Do not cycle power to the ServSelect IP during this process. A loss of power might render the appliance inoperable and require the unit be returned to the factory for repair. This upgrade may take up to 10 minutes to complete.

14.Once the upgrade is complete, the startup message from step 4 will appear on the terminal screen.

A.2 Upgrading the SAM firmware

You may upgrade SAMs either individually or simultaneously.

To simultaneously upgrade multiple SAMs:

1.Press Print Screen. The Main dialog box will appear.

2.Click Commands - SAM Status. The SAM Status dialog box appears.

Figure A-1. SAM Status Dialog Box

3.Click one or more types of adaptors to upgrade. Click Upgrade.

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Black Box KV212E, KV120E, KV120A manual Upgrading the SAM firmware, To simultaneously upgrade multiple SAMs

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