RAD Data comm Modular Access Device with Integrated Router Load New Software, Partitions Status

FCD-IPMInstallation and Operation Manual Appendix B Boot Manager

Load New Software

Select this option to download new software via the control port using the XMODEM protocol. During the download process, the new program code is downloaded to the Flash backup partition, thus erasing its previous contents.

Upon completion, the newly downloaded Flash partition becomes the active partition, while the old version’s partition becomes the backup partition. The device automatically resets, running the new program stored in the active partition. Figure B-2shows a dual image flash.

Step 1 Step 2

Original

S/W Version

Copy 1

Active Partition

Original

S/W Version

Copy 2

Backup Partition

Step 3

Original

S/W Version

Active Partition

New

S/W Version

Backup Partition

Original

S/W Version

Backup Partition

New

S/W Version

Active Partition

	Figure B-2. Dual Image Flash
Note
	Windows 95 terminal emulator, HyperTerminal, has the following bug: after
	changing baud rate, the status line presents the new value, but this value does not
	come into effect unless you perform the disconnect and connect commands
	immediately after the change.

Partitions Status

Select this option to display information about the status of the active (first) and the backup (second) flash partitions. Note that the Boot Manager menu also displays a partial status at the top of the menu:

Active : 1998 Apr 16 14:56 FCD-IPM

Backup : 1998 Apr 16 14:56 FCD-IPM

The Boot Manager Menu B-3