General Configuration Command Set
Downloading a Firmware Image
3-50 Matrix E1 Series (1G58x-09 and 1H582-xx) Configuration Guide
3.2.3 Downloading a Firmware Image
You can upgrade the operational firmware in the Matrix E1 without physically opening the device
or being in the same location. The software storage sector in the flash memory of the device is
reprogrammed, allowing you to easily download firmware feature enhancements and problem fixes
to the device from a local or remote location.
Firmware can be downloaded to the device in two ways:
•Via TFTP download. This is the recommended firmware upgrade method. It uses a TFTP server
connected to the network and downloads the firmware using the TFTP protocol. A TFTP
download is much faster than a serial download, requiring only a few seconds, and can be used
to upgrade a device that is not physically in the area. For details, refer to Section3.2.3.2.
•Via the serial (console) port. This procedure is an out-of-band operation that copies the firmware
through the serial port to the device. This operation takes approximately three minutes and
requires minimal configuration. Serial console download has been successfully tested with the
following applications:
•SecureCRT Version 3.3.2,
•HyperTerminal Copyright 1999
Any other terminal applications may work but are not explicitly supported. For details, refer
to Section 3.2.3.1.
3.2.3.1 Downloading via the Serial Port
A serial download is the easiest method to upgrade the device firmware, requiring the least amount
of equipment and configuration.
To download device firmware via the serial (console) port, proceed as follows:
1. With the console port connected, reset the device by powering the device off and then on.
2. As the device is booting up, a message displays indicating POST Version, followed by “Starting
application”. At this point, reset the device again.
3. When the Power On Self Test (POST) begins, press ESC to bypass it. The following message
displays:
4. Press D to download system firmware. The following message displays:
(D)ownload System Image or (S)tart Application: [S]
Select the Firmware Type to Download (1)Runtime (2)POST [1]: