Download Update-File - Avaya DEFINITY Server CSI Maintenance Manual

Maintenance Commands

download update-file

Use download update-file to transfer the update file to the system
asynchronously from either an INADS host or a personal computer (PC) using the
XMODEM protocol.
Remote download
Remote users can dial into the system by either using the "call" command (from
an INADS host) or by dialing the system directly with a modem. Once the
connection has been established, the user logs into the system as a remote
system access terminal (SAT) using the inads login.
NOTE:
Only the INADS and INIT logins have the necessary permission to send an
update file to the system.
1. Type the download update-file command and press
wait..." displays on the screen.
After completing some initialization, "Please start file
transmission now..." displays.
2. Start an XMODEM session on the remote end and send the update file.
a. INADS host: enter ~dload <file_name> to start the file
b. PC: follow the instructions in the emulator's manual for invoking an
Each block is written to tape or flash card as it is received by the system. The link
level of XMODEM provide error detection and retransmission. Additional
protection is provided within the application level. After the entire file has been
written to tape or flash card, it is read back and each update file block is validated,
and the file checksum is also checked. If the file appears to be sound, the status
word in the header block is changed to indicate that it is a valid update file.
There may be a delay between the end of the file transmission and command
completion. This delay is caused by the patch application of any immediate
sub-patches.
Action/Object Qualifier
download
update-file
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Issue 5 October 2002
transmission.
XMODEM session to send the update file.
Qualifier Description Logins Defaults
init none
inads
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