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Software Upgrading
Issue 1 October 1998
7-7
How to Upgrade Software Using a Terminal program
Introduction
Setup
Procedure
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 7-10.
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.
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
re-insert it into the Rack
or
If 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
three 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.
From the Main Menu:
1. Select the Configure System menu option.
From the System Menu:
2. Select Software Upgrade. The command will initiate
the upgrade process.