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3.8
Firmware Screen
Use this screen to upload new software files to the RDL-2000 and to change the
software being loaded at power-up/reboot. The RDL-2000 contains non-volatile RAM
storage for two copies of the system software, allowing updated software to be uploaded
without interrupting the current operation. New software may be uploaded at any time,
and switchover can be performed during a maintenance window. Use the Software
screen to view information about the software files loaded on the RDL-2000. The
alternate bank may also be used to store a redundant copy of the current software.
Firmware:
SW: Name of the selected software file.
Browse: Click this button to use the system file browser to locate the file on a PC or
network drive. The operator may also drag & drop the file (from a file browser) onto this
screen.
Submit: Click this button to start the file upload. The file will be uploaded to the inactive
target bank.
TFTP: Check this box
network drive to the RDL-2000. When unchecked ( ), the binary file is transferred using
a proprietary protocol.
Target Bank:
Indicates the destination for the software file being uploaded to the RDL-2000. The
uploaded file always overwrites the inactive software bank (see Software screen).
Bank 1: Store uploaded software file in Firmware Bank 1 (SW1).
Bank 2: Store uploaded software file in Firmware Bank 2 (SW2).
Boot Control Block
Select the software to load on the next power-up/reboot.
SW1: Boot the RDL-2000 using the software in Firmware Bank 1.
SW2: Boot the RDL-2000 using the software in Firmware Bank 2.
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RDL-2000
Figure 21: Link Mgr - Firmware Screen
to use TFTP to transfer the software file from the local PC or
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