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NetPath 110 User’s Manual - Installation Guide
980-001-0240B
November
2000
Additional
Descriptions
The paragraphs in this section provide additional information, notes, or tips about
some of the specific operating features of the FrameSaver NP 110.
This information is intended to assist anyone in the use of these features or in trouble-
shooting problems concerning these features.
Software
Download
A new version of the FrameSaver NP 110 system software (firmware) can be down-
loaded to the unit for software upgrade, or to restore damaged system software. The
FrameSaver NP 110 supports dual copies of the operating software retained in separate
flash memory locations (A and B). A copy of the startup software (boot-loader) is re-
tained in PROM and is capable of initializing the unit, selecting the desired version of
flash memory, and if necessary, downloading the unit if no operative flash memory is
available.
Initiation of the download process is by operator command or as the result of a detected
memory/software error with no operative flash software available.
Operator command initiation and the actual download may be performed through in-
band access or by dial-in to the on-board modem of the FrameSaver NP 110, using a
special application for this purpose. Downloading may occur while the unit remains
fully in service. There are no LED indications for a download by command, since the
unit is fully operational while the idle (inactive) flash memory is being loaded. Switch-
ing to the newly loaded software can occur automatically after a successful load or at
a later time as specified by the operator.
When initiated by detected error, the FrameSaver NP 110 goes into the boot-loader
mode and can only be downloaded by dial-in to the on-board modem. Boot-loader
mode is indicated on the unit’s front panel LEDs by simultaneously blinking the
“NETW ALARM” and “UNIT FR MGMT.” indicators. The rate of blinking is rela-
tively slow (approximately 2/sec.) while waiting for the actual transfer of data to begin.
The rate of blinking becomes noticeably faster when the transfer of data begins, and
will continue until the download is complete.
Downloading software to one flash memory does not impact operation of the other
flash memory.
Once the download process is initiated, the FrameSaver NP 110 must complete the
download before it is able to perform any other management functions.
The FrameSaver NP 110 reinitializes by performing its start-up self-test whenever
software versions are switched, or after an error detected download completes.
Summary of Contents for FrameSaver NP 110
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