Software/Firmware
Updates
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Updating Firmware
Firmware is low-level code used by the video hardware; it is not server operating system
software. It is not always necessary to install new firmware when updating the software, refer to the
software update instructions or guidance from 360 Systems.
The current version of firmware for 2470-HD and 2470-HD-EX at this writing is 211.
If a software update is to be performed as well, install it first unless instructions that came with
the software update specifically require loading a particular version of firmware.
This procedure must be done from the local GUI; it cannot be done at a Remote Workstation.
The following operation should only be undertaken by competent computer technician.
To update the firmware:
1.
Power off the 2470-HD Time Delay by selecting
Start > Shutdown > Shutdown
. Power
on again, using the front panel
RESET
button, accessible through the small hole near the
LEDs.
2.
Once the server has finished initializing, close the GUI by clicking the ‘close’ button at the
upper right corner of the main window.
3.
Open a terminal window by holding the Shift and Control keys and pressing the F12 key
on the keyboard. Stop the server application by typing:
killall app
Enter
4.
Insert the flash memory stick that was supplied with the firmware. Wait several seconds for
the system to recognize the flash drive.
5.
In the terminal window, type:
loadflash
Enter
You will see messages like the following:
