Comtech EF Data CDM-425, Installation And Operation Manual

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CDM-425 Advanced Satellite Modem
Revision 0
Front Panel Operation 6–100 MN-CDM-425
6.2.6.7.1.2 Utilities: Firmware

Base-Modem

Select
Current Active Image is #1
Next Reboot, will use Image: #1 (

)
The modem can store two complete firmware images. Use this menu to select which image is
loaded the next time the unit reboots. The top line shows the current active image while, on the
bottom line, you may use the
▲▼ arrow keys to select the other image. Press
ENTER – the
modem will then prompt you to reboot the unit so that the newly-selected image can be loaded
upon startup.
6.2.6.7.2 Utilities: Firmware

Packet-Processor
Packet Processor Firmware Information:
Boot-ROM Image#1* Image#2 Select (

)
This screen identifies, with an asterisk (*), the optional CDM-425 IP Packet Processor internal
firmware image that is loaded on startup or reboot of the Base Modem.
Use the
◄ ►
arrow keys to select Boot-Rom , Image#1 , Image#2 , or Select . Press ENTER .
6.2.6.7.2.1 Utilities: Firmware

Packet-Processor

Boot-ROM, Image#X
Bootrom: DD/MM/YY HH:MM:SS
FW-0021124X #.#.#
The example shown here is for the IP Packet Processor Bootrom firmware opening screen.
Typical for the
Bootrom, Image#1 or Image#2 screens, read-only information is provided for:
firmware type; its number (where ‘X’ is the revision letter); its build date- and time-stamps (in
day/month/year and hours/minutes/seconds formats); and its version number (e.g., 1.2.1). Press
ENTER or CLEAR to return to the previous menu.
6.2.6.7.2.2 Utilities: Firmware

Packet-Processor

Select
Current Active Image is #1
Next Reboot, will use Image: #2 (

)
The modem can store two complete firmware images, and you can select which image loads the
next time the unit reboots. The top line shows the current active image while, on the bottom line,
you may use the
▲▼ arrow keys to select the other image. Press
ENTER when done – a
message will then prompt you to reboot the unit in order for the newly-selected image to load
upon startup.