
On-site preparation for the upgrade
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3. Copy the firmware files from the
pub
directory to the /
tftpboot
directory, using the S8300
Media Server command line interface.
To copy firmware files to the /tftpboot directory of an S8300 Media Server, do the following:
a. Access the server’s command line interface using an SSH client, like PuTTY, and an IP
address of
192.11.13.6
.
b. Log in as craft.
c. At the Linux prompt, type
cd /var/home/ftp/pub,
and press
Enter
.
d. The Linux prompt reappears. The current directory has changed to /var/home/ftp/pub.
e. At the Linux prompt, type
cp
<
firmware_filename
>
/tftpboot
, and press
Enter
to
copy a single firmware file to the /tftpboot directory. To copy multiple firmware files (most
firmware files have an .fdl suffix), use the command
cp *.fdl /tftpboot
.
f. The Linux prompt reappears. The firmware file or files have been copied to the /tftpboot
directory.
g. Repeat step 4, if necessary, for other firmware files you want to install.
h. At the Linux prompt, type
cd
/tftpboot
.
i. The Linux prompt reappears. The current directory has changed to /tftpboot.
j. At the Linux prompt, type
ls
, and press
Enter
.
k. A list of files in the directory appears.
l. Check the directory to make sure the firmware files you want to install are listed.
Determining which firmware to install on the G700
You should check the current releases of all devices (LSPs, media gateways, and media
modules) to verify which devices need to be upgraded. This step, while optional, can speed the
upgrade process if you find that some devices do not require upgrades.
1. From your laptop connected to the services port on the primary controller, launch the Web
browser. You can also launch the Web browser over a LAN connection to the primary
controller
2. On the services port connection, type
192.11.13.6
in the
Address
field to open the
Logon
page.
3. Log on as
craft
or
dadmin
when prompted.
4. Click
Launch Maintenance Web Interface
to get to the
Main Menu
.
5. On the Welcome page of the Communication Manager Web pages, select
Launch
Upgrade Tool
.
The Upgrade Tool Welcome page appears.
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