Procedure 6-3.8: Initial software generic installation or
download and upgrade via a serial connection
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Overview
Use this procedure to install the software generic via a serial
connection in a factory-fresh SYSCTL. A factory-fresh SYSCTL
circuit pack does not contain a software generic; it only contains the
information loaded at the factory (boot code).
You may also use this procedure to download the software generic via
a serial connection to the dormant area of a local Metropolis
®
DMXplore shelf.
Important! Using the serial port to install/download software
takes significantly longer than using a LAN port.
To install the software generic via FTP, refer to
Initial software generic installation via FTP (1.0 boot code)”
(6-114)
Privilege level
You must log in as a Privileged user to complete this procedure.
Required equipment
In addition to
listed in
Replace a SYSCTL (VLNC1) circuit pack” (6-35)
, a RS-232 cable
with an RJ-45 connector on one end and a PC serial connector on the
other (typically DB9) for the
RS232
port is also required:
Before you begin
Prior to performing this procedure, complete in
Replace a SYSCTL (VLNC1) circuit pack” (6-35)
Procedure
Complete the following steps to download the software generic to
the network element via a serial connection.
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1
Using the appropriate cable, connect
COM1
or
COM2
port of your PC
to the
RS232
serial port on the faceplate of the SYSCTL circuit pack.
Important! DO NOT establish a WaveStar
®
CIT session.
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2
Double-click on the DMX Family Software folder on your Desktop.
Supporting procedures
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Lucent Technologies
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Issue 4, June 2005