8900NET Instruction Manual
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Using the 8900NET GUI
Updating Software
The following procedure describes the software download process for the
8900NET module running version 3.2.0 and later. Software download pro-
cedures for media modules residing in the networked Gecko 8900 frame
will vary according to release date and hardware version. Modules can use
the following procedure or may require a special cable assembly as detailed
in the Compatibility Matrix in the Appendix on
Note
Updating the 8900NET from version 2.1 and earlier to version 3.2.0 or later
must be done with an application available from Grass Valley. Software
updating after version 3.2.0 can also be done using the NetConfig application
if installed. Refer to the NetConfig manual for instructions.
Overview
The Modular Remote Monitoring and Control System is an extension of the
Grass Valley Signal Management System (SMS) routing system and uses
the same File Transfer Protocol (FTP) technique to download software.
Note
This procedure assumes your Local FTP Server computer is a 32-bit
Windows host running Win95, 98, NT or later.
If you do not have an FTP server, Grass Valley provides a free FTP server
package that is easy to install and operate. This procedure assumes you will
use the Xitami FTPD provided. If you already have an FTPD available, you
can skip steps 3 through 5.
The software update process consists of the following steps:
1.
Acquire the software update files and, if needed, the FTP Server
package.
2.
Place the module software update files into an FTPD modular
directory.
3.
Extract the FTP Daemon (Xitami FTPD).
4.
Run the Xitami installation program.
5.
Modify the FTPD configuration files to the Xitami directory.
6.
Start the FTPD.
7.
Use the 8900 GUI to initiate software updates.
Note
When updating numerous Gecko 8900 modules, it is a good idea to dedicate
one frame for the update process to avoid interrupting communication with
active modules.
8.
Verify the software update results.
