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ATS-6501 Users Guide
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Note:
When updating to versions newer than T-Flex-3-9-X or later from Versions 3-7-2, 3-6-3,
or earlier users will NOT be able to use the
software_update
command. Users will need to obtain
the software update via a new flash card from Microsemi. There are significant
software/firmware changes that necessitate this update be done by completely replacing the flash
card. Please refer to the software release notes to accomplish this update.
3.3.2.1 Flash Card Replacement
This requires removing the currently installed flash disk and installing a new one which has the
updated software. Power the system down, press and release the SD card located in the SD Card
slot on the front panel. Remove the current flash disk and replace it with the new flash. Once the
new flash is securely installed restore power to the unit. The system network and user
configuration settings are
NOT
saved and the system will need to be set up.
Figure 12 Flash Card
3.3.2.2 Remote Software Update
The ATS-6501 software can be updated remotely over the network. Users can download the new
software image onto the flash and run the
software_update
command to load the new software
onto the flash. Once the software has successfully been updated the system will automatically
reboot. The system network and user configuration files will be saved and reloaded onto the new
software image and you will not need to set the system up. To update the system with the new
software:
1.
FTP into the system and log in (username: update, password: update).
2.
Switch to binary transfer mode if needed, upload (put) the .iso file, and quit ftp.
localhost> ftp 192.168.1.254
Connected to 192.168.1.254.
220 tflex FTP server (Version 6.00LS) ready.
Name (192.168.1.254:localhost): update
331 Guest login ok, send your email address as password.
Password:
update
230 Guest login ok, access restrictions apply.
Remote system type is UNIX.
Using binary mode to transfer files.
ftp> binary
Use this command to switch to binary if needed.
200 Type set to I.
ftp> put tflex.tflex-5-2-2.iso
local: tflex.tflex-5-2-2.iso remote: tflex.tflex-5-2-2.iso
229 Entering Extended Passive Mode (|||53133|)
150 Opening BINARY mode data connection for 'tflex.tflex-5-2-2.iso'.
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