Reset To Factory Defaults; Upgrading Firmware - Digital Networks DECserver ConX4 Installation And User Manual

On-Board Flash Memory
The DECserver uses non-volatile flash memory to store the following:
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Configuration data
Non-volatile configuration settings for DECserver hardware and software.
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Firmware (bootrom)
The firmware abstracts the hardware from the software layer and provides boot capability
as well as many other low-level functions
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Software (Flash bootable copy)
The DECserver Network Access Software stored in flash to enable local booting. This is the operational
sofware running in the DECserver once it has completed booting.

Reset to Factory Defaults

To reset the DECserver to its factory-default settings, press the Reset switch and cycle the power. Keeping
the Reset switch depressed until the Network OK and System OK LEDs flash rapidly. This indicates that the
DECserver has been reset to the factory settings
Factory settings may also be achieved using the Interactive Boot Mode "R" command. See section, "Using
Console Commands to Boot", for more information.

Upgrading Firmware

The firmware in the DECserver is upgradeable and from time to time Digital Networks may make new
versions available. Check the Digital Networks website and your DECserver Network Access Software
release notes to determine if you need an update.
Procedures for determining your current DECserver firmware version and upgrading to new firmware are
outlined in the following tables.
Procedure to determine the DECserver Firmware Version:
Step Action
1 Attach a terminal to the console port. (Factory Defaults: Port 1, Baud=9600,
Parity=None, Databits=8, and StopBits=1) If your configuration settings have
changed you console settings may be different.
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