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Appendix B – Field Update of Console Server 3200 Flash Memory

B.1 Introduction

The system administrator may desire to update the software held in flash memory. The modem, terminal, network, device, and control cards all have field-programmable flash memory. Switch cards are not programmable in the field.

The flash software may be updated by two means: through a direct serial connection, or via network.

B.2 Requirements

Direct Serial Connection:

•terminal or computer capable of communication with control card

•ability to upload binary files using kermit or Xmodem (see NOTE below)

•latest flash software files

Network Update:

•installed and configured network card

•latest flash software files

•tftp server

•network or direct serial connection to the sys admin login

The latest versions of software may always be obtained at Lightwave Communications’ FTP site, ftp.lightwavecom.com , accessible from any web browser or FTP client program. The full URL to the latest ConsoleServer 3200 flash software updates, procedures and instructions is:

ftp://ftp.lightwavecom.com/pub/products/3200/software/

There are two hardware versions of the control, terminal, and device cards: those with a 40-pin ROM containing the boot code, and those with flash only. The easiest way to tell the difference is by looking at the card surface. If there is a large 40-pin ROM mounted in a socket on the card, then it is the ROM/flash version. There are two different versions of the flash update files corresponding to the two hardware versions. The files prefaced with an "f" are for the flash-only versions, while those prefaced with an "r" are for the ROM/flash versions of the cards. The ConsoleServer will reject the update if the incorrect file is sent. Simply send the other file version if the first file is rejected.

NOTE:

To determine if the control card is capable of receiving Kermit protocol uploads, enter the VERSION command at the sys admin> prompt. If the boot code version (not

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June ConsoleServerPage Page Error! Bookmark not defined Rear View of ConsoleServer Product Description Features Interface Security Passwords64K Fifo Audit Trail ConnectionsPage Chassis Power Supply ModuleAccess Cards Terminal Cards System Components Modem Card ConsoleServer 3200 Location and Cooling Installation Instructions Items in the Shipping ContainerRack/Desktop Installation Power Requirements Connecting to the Sys Admin Port Default DIP Switch Settings DCE Connecting Equipment to the ConsoleServerConsoleServer 3200 serial port default settings Network Card RJ45 to RJ45 Cables Device Card typical adapters and 3200 port configurationDevice Card SUNPage ConsoleServer 3200 Adapter Quick Checklist General layout showing terminal port and device port numbers ConsoleServer 3200 Administration Logging In, Serial Connection Serial terminal will display the following text at power-up System Help Logging In, Network ConnectionLogging Out Logged in Help Screen Logged OUT Help Screen LOG /ENABLEDISABLE Changing the Administration Password Creating and Managing Users 6.2.1 Adding a User ID Device Device Device Device Device Device Device Device Listing User IDs Editing a User ID Listusers Deleting a User ID Devices Command J K L M N O Terminals Command D E Network CommandPage Page Modem Command Connections Command Status Commands Kevin Server Version Command Listcards Command Info Command LOG Command Powerstatus Command Sys Admin Session Management Commands Breaking User Connections Linesperpage CommandTimeout Command Break Command Telnettimeout Command Forcelogout Command Saving and Restoring System Settings Modemtimeout Command Changing the System Prompt Updating the ConsoleServer 3200 Software User Access and Interface Terminal Card Overview of Commands Bye Command Logged in Help Logged OUT Help Previous Monitor A.K.A. Device Mode Help F2 PULL-DOWN Menu Showing Initial Menu Choices Logging In and Changing Passwords Connection Info Screen Checking Connections F2 PULL-DOWN Menu to Select a Device PORT, Part Selecting a Device Port F2 PULL-DOWN Menu to Listen to a Device Port Part Listening to a Server Session F2 PULL-DOWN Menu to Listen to a Device Port Part Direct Mode Escape Sequence Direct Mode F2 PULL-DOWN Menu for Device A.K.A. Monitor Mode Using the Buffer Display Previous Goto Beginning of BufferGoto END of Buffer Display Next Reverse N Lines Forward N Lines F2 PULL-DOWN Menu to Change Break Sequence Break Generation Sequence F2 PULL-DOWN Menu to Display System Info Displaying System Information Front Panel Display Information Page Page Page RJ-45 Connector Appendix a Adapter & Connector Pinouts Male Female DB9 Page Requirements Getting Started Communications SettingsUpdate over Direct Serial Connection Update over Network Sys admin tftpkill Ending the Flash Update Slots for programming purposes Environmental Appendix C System Specifications PhysicalAC Power DC Power Modem Interface Terminal and DeviceNetwork Not Supported Appendix D -DC Power Page Overcurrent Protection DC Supply Connector Appendix E Command Abbreviations Terminal, Network, and Modem Commands Abbreviation Character Appendix F Hexadecimal Ascii CodeHexadecimal Equivalent DEL Index See also User