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Download Hardware Support Package to the D20MX
When to download
Prerequisites for HSP download
Prerequisites for HSP download over a network link
Download HSP over a serial connection
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Instances where you may need to download an HSP to your D20MX:
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When a new version of the D20MX firmware and HSP is released. In this case, make
sure you upgrade the firmware first.
•
After upgrading the firmware and HSP, you may decide to downgrade to the previous
release. In this case, downgrade the HSP first.
The following items must be available before an HSP file can be loaded into a D20MX:
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Windows PC with SGConfig version 8.2 and higher software.
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D20MX Documentation CD (part number 588-0075 V14X) in either of the following
formats:
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Physical CD media, or
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Zip file
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A NULL modem cable (GE part number 977-0529) connecting the RS-232 connector
on the front panel of the D20MX to the serial communications port of the PC.
In addition, the following additional prerequisites must be met:
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You have local access to the D20MX because the last step of the procedure may
involve power cycling the D20MX.
•
You have taken precautions to ensure power will not be interrupted while you are
running this procedure.
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You have allocated about 1 hour to perform the whole operation.
The following items must be available before an HSP file can be transferred into a D20MX
over the network:
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An Ethernet switch and appropriate Ethernet patch cables to connect your PC's
Network Adapter and the D20MX's Ethernet port 1 to the switch.
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The D20MX contains a configuration file with LAN enabled and an IP address that
matches the one configured in SGConfig.
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The PC's Network Adapter is configured with an IP address on the same network as
the IP address of the D20MX.
To download an HSP file to the D20MX over a serial connection:
1.
Stage HSP file for SGConfig. See section: "Stage HSP File for SGConfig" on page 71
2.
Set up Tera Term on a PC. See section: "Set up Tera Term on a PC" on page 64.
3.
Stage HSP file for serial transfer. See section: "Stage HSP File for Serial Transfer" on
page 72
4.
Transfer HSP file to the D20MX over a serial connection. See section: "Transfer HSP file
to the D20MX over a serial link" on page 73
5.
Apply HSP. See section: "Apply HSP" on page 75.
CHAPTER 5: CONFIGURING THE SOFTWARE
GE INFORMATION
D20MX INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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