RAD Data comm E1/T1 Run Backup Partition, Reactivate Backup Partition, Duplicate Active Partition

Appendix B Boot Manager FCD-IPMInstallation and Operation Manual

Run Backup Partition

Select this option to run the program stored in the backup partition of the Flash memory. Normally that program is the previous software version.

The “backup” program runs once. The next hardware reset or Boot will run the program stored in the active partition.

Reactivate Backup Partition

Select this option to turn the backup partition into the active partition (and vice versa). In this way you can return to the previous software version permanently.

This command may be executed up to 16 times, after which downloading of the new software will be required. Therefore avoid using this option for a one-time run of the old version (use the Run Backup Partition option for that purpose).

Duplicate Active Partition

Select this option to duplicate the program stored in the active partition into the backup partition.

Erase Configuration

Select this option to erase the device configuration parameters. The device configuration parameters are also stored in the flash memory. Sometimes these configuration parameters are needed after downloading a new version of Boot Manager. When the new version's parameter set is not fully compatible with the previous version's parameters, then you need to erase the previous version's parameters. You can also use this command to set the device to the default settings. The Erase Configuration command is also useful if you forget the password.

Erase All FLASH

Select this option to erase the device configuration parameters, and the programs stored in both partitions. Remember to download new software before attempting to operate the device.

B-4 The Boot Manager Menu