Comtech EF Data HPOD, Installation And Operation Manual

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HPOD C-, X-, Ku-Band High-Power Outdoor Amplifier
Revision 9
Updating Firmware 3–12 MN/HPOD.IOM
3) Use Telnet Remote Control or the HPOD Web Server Interface to verify that the PC-
to-Unit FTP file transfer was successful.
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Via Telnet Remote Control – Type the “ <1/FRW? ” remote query (without quotes) at
the command prompt. The unit will return the Bulk, MnC, and FPGA firmware load
information.
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Via the HPOD Web Server Interface – Open the ‘ Config | Utility ’ page and review the
SC/13320 Board Firmware Version section to verify that the PC-to-Unit FTP file transfer
was successful.
4) Use the HPOD Web Server Interface to select the boot image. To select the desired boot
Image, open the HPOD Web Server Interface ‘ Config | Utility ’ page. Use the Next Reboot
Image drop-down list in the Current SC/13320 Active Firmware Image # section to select 1
or 2 , and then click [Submit] .
5) Reboot the HPOD.
A. Disconnect the power source from the HPOD.
B. Re-energize the HPOD. The unit will reboot using the updated firmware image.
6) To update the other firmware image, repeat steps 1 through 5 .
The HPOD is now operating with its latest firmware. The Ethernet-based firmware update
process is now complete.