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Fedora: yum install tftp
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Suse: smart install tftp
Using the tftp application on Linux:
1. Open a terminal command line application.
2. Use 'cd' commands to change to the directory where the firmware file is located, for example (if the
firmware file is on your desktop):
cd ~/Desktop
3. Execute the tftp command with the IP address of the device (make sure to use the device's configured IP
if using the Command Software Update method):
tftp 192.168.2.59
4. Execute the following commands from within the tftp program, pressing ENTER after each line, except
the last one to prepare the TFTP transfer:
binary
rexmt 1
timeout 30
put MatrixFirmware-x.x.x.hex
5. Make sure to replace MatrixFirmware-x.x.x.hex with the correct version number of the file.
6. To initiate the transfer press ENTER after the last command above.
7. The tftp program will indicate if the transfer was successful or not.
8. If the transfer failed (timed out, etc), retry the
put
command or quit the application (type 'quit' and
ENTER) and start over from step 2.
4.3 Software Update Errata
This section contains information on various errata and issues that may be encountered with certain hardware or
versions of the firmware.
4.3.1 Upgrading from version 4.x.x or older firmware
If updating from 4.x.x or older firmware (systems sold pre mid year 2011), there are some additional
requirements and steps.
Additional requirements and steps with 4.x.x or older firmware:
1. Some Matrix Switch Corporation routers are not supported by newer firmware and therefore a software
update to version 5 should not be attempted on those devices. This includes 4x4 and 8x8 HD-SDI
routers pre serial number 9000 (systems sold before mid year 2011). If in doubt, please contact MSC.
2. The system's settings will not be retained after the software update. This means that all input/output
labels, networking configuration and the Ethernet MAC address will be lost and will need to be
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