Chapter 3
Spectrum firmware upgrades
Spectrum devices typically ship with the latest firmware factory-installed. At some point after initial system
installation, or upon the recommendation of Harmonic Support, you may need to upgrade to a later
version of Spectrum firmware.
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Spectrum firmware upgrades: overview
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Verifying software release versions
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Upgrading Spectrum video server firmware
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Restarting a Spectrum video server
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Handling device upgrade failures
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Upgrading MediaPort and ChannelPort licenses
Spectrum firmware upgrades: overview
Upgrade the Spectrum video server firmware and I/O module firmware in the order listed.
CAUTION:
If you upgrade the Spectrum video server and
restart
before upgrading your I/
O module, you may not be able to perform the I/O module upgrade.
1. Follow the instructions for
Upgrading Spectrum video server firmware
on page 90
. Do not restart
the video server at this time.
2. Follow the instructions for
on page 92
.
3. Follow the instructions for
on page 94
.
4. Follow the instructions for
Restarting a Spectrum video server
on page 94
.
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