Software Upgrading
How to Upgrade Software Using a Terminal program
Introduction This upgrade process applies to both the Switch Card and
| remote modules and should take place when both are | |
| offline. This procedure only covers the Switch Card | |
| software upgrade instructions. Information for upgrading | |
| remote modules is found on page | |
| Note: When using a terminal program for software | |
| upgrading, only one Switch Card can be upgraded at a time. | |
| Repeat the following procedure for each Switch Card to be | |
| upgraded. | |
Setup | The PC must be connected to the COMA port of the | |
| card to be upgraded. | |
| Ensure the terminal emulation package is configured for | |
| VT100, and the data rate is set to 9.6 Kbps, no parity, 8 | |
| bits, 1 stop bit. | |
| If the Rack is powered up, unplug the Switch Card and | |
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| or | |
| qIf the Rack is powered down, power up the Rack. | |
| The Switch Card status LED will blink as follows; | |
| Red flashes, three green flashes, four yellow flashes, then | |
| threeq | sets of eight yellow blinks. |
During the first set of eight yellow blinks, type the word
MENU from the terminal screen. The Configuration
Menu should appear on the screen.
Procedure | From the Main Menu: | |
| 1. | Select the Configure System menu option. |
| From the System Menu: | |
| 2. | Select Software Upgrade. The command will initiate |
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| the upgrade process. |
Issue 1 October 1998
