Black Box MT1000A-13-R3, Quick Start Manual

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MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration
Downloading Software 4-27
4.10 Viewing Hardware and Software Updates
To view the last MT1000A hardware and software updates:
1. From the Main Menu ( Figure 4-2 ), choose Monitoring .
The Monitoring menu ( Figure 4-4 ) is displayed.
2. Choose System Monitoring .
The System Monitoring menu ( Figure 4-5 ) is displayed.
3. Choose Local System Status to display the status of the local MT1000A, or
choose Remote System Status to display the status of the remote
MT1000A.
The Local System Status screen ( Figure 4-6 ) is displayed. The first line of
information in the screen displays the current hardware and software
version numbers.
4.11 Downloading Software
Whenever a new software release is available, you should download it onto the
MT1000A. The MT1000A stores up to two versions of the software – each one is a
separate partition. You can choose which partition to boot from.
Software can be downloaded using the TFTP or X-Modem protocol.
Downloading Software using the TFTP Protocol
To download a new software revision via TFTP:
1. From the Main Menu ( Figure 4-2 ), choose File Utilities .
The File Utilities menu ( Figure 4-42 ) is displayed.
MT1000A
File Utilities
1. File System >
2. S/W &File Transfer >
Please select item <1 to 2>
ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit 1 user(s)
Figure 4-42. File Utilities Menu
2. Choose S/W & File Transfer .
The S/W & File Transfer menu ( Figure 4-43 ) is displayed.