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Update firmware and Boot/POST Code

The firmware and/or boot/POST code for a Digi device can be updated from a file on a PC or through TFTP.The recommended method is to download the firmware to a local hard drive. TFTP is supported for those using UNIX systems. Both the firmware and the boot/ POST code are updated using the same set of steps. The Digi device automatically determines the type of image being uploaded. Before uploading the firmware or the boot/ POST code, it is very important to read the Release Notes supplied with the firmware to check if the boot/POST code must be updated before updating the firmware.

Prerequisites

These procedures assume that:

A firmware file has already been downloaded the firmware file from the Digi web site.

If using TFTP, that TFTP is running.

Update firmware from a file on a PC

1From the Main menu, click Administration > Update Firmware. The Update Firmware page is displayed.

2Enter the name of the firmware or POST file in the Select Firmware edit box, or click Browse to locate and select the firmware or POST file.

3Click Update.

Important: DO NOT close the browser until the update is complete and a reboot prompt has been displayed.

Update Firmware from a TFTP Server

Updating firmware from a TFTP server is done from the command-line interface using the boot command. It cannot be done from the web interface. For details, see "Administration from the command-line interface" on page 218.

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X4, X8, X2 specifications

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