RAD Data comm Modular Access Device with Integrated Router, E1/T1 Preface, Accessing Boot Manager

Appendix B

Boot Manager

This appendix describes the various options of the Boot Manager.

B.1 Preface

FCD-IPM includes a Dual Image Flash, capable of storing two different versions of software in two different partitions.

Upon reset, FCD-IPM automatically runs the program stored in the active partition.

New software versions are loaded into the backup partition. If loading succeeds, the backup partition becomes the active partition and FCD-IPM is reset automatically, running the new software version. If loading fails, the device is still capable of working, since the Flash partition storing the old version remains active.

The Boot Manager can control dual Image Flash. Use the Boot Manager to:

•Download new software

•Manually define the active and backup partitions

•Run the backup partition

•Erase some or all information from Flash.

B.2 Accessing Boot Manager

There are several ways to access Boot Manager:

•Via option 2 in the Software Download menu

•Via the “Rescue” option.

Access via Software Download Menu

To access Boot manager via Software Download menu:

1.In the Advanced Menu, press 3. The Device Control menu appears.

2.Press 1. The Software Download menu appears.

3.Press 2 to display the Boot Manager menu.

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