Multi-Tech Systems 7600, 7500 manual Upgrading Your ION Devices, Laptop computer considerations

Upgrading Your ION Device(s) ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide

Laptop computer considerations

Laptop computers generally have different default power option properties than desktop computers. Incorrect power options can adversely affect the Device Upgrader’s performance, because the connection between the laptop and the device must be maintained in order for the Device Upgrader to complete its task. If the laptop’s hard disk shuts down or the laptop enters system standby mode, this connection is broken and the Device Upgrader must be restarted.

When using the Device Upgrader utility from a laptop computer, it is recommended that you follow these guidelines:

Plug the laptop computer into a wall outlet. Do not run the laptop on its battery pack.

Configure the hard disks so that they do not shut down after a certain period of time (i.e. set to “never”).

Turn off power suspension (e.g. system stand-by) and hibernate options.

Disable options that power down the laptop when it is closed. This prevents a shut down if the laptop is accidentally closed.

Disable the screen saver; screen savers can burden the CPU.

Upgrading Your ION Device(s)

1.In the ION Management Console menu, select Tools > System > Device Upgrader.

2.Type your username and password, and click OK. (Use “guest” and “0” if ION Enterprise security has not been configured.)

An information window appears with recommendations and warnings:

NOTE

To shut down the Log Server: click Start > Settings > Control Panel. Double-click Administrative Tools >

Services > ION Log Server. Click Stop and OK. After you have finished your device upgrade, restart the

Log Server.

When you have read the information and you are ready to upgrade your devices, click OK. The Device Upgrade window displays:

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