Enabling The Software Option; Updating The Software; Downloading Software To A Usb - Viavi T-BERD MTS 5800 Getting Started Manual

Enabling the software option

After you provide the instrument's serial number and Option Challenge ID, TAC will
assist you as you enable the software option.
To enable the software option
1 Select the Tools menu, and then select Review/Install Options...
2 In the Option Key field at the bottom of the screen, enter the option key that was
provided by Viavi Solutions, and then select OK.
3 Select Install to enable the software option.
When enabled, a check mark will appear next to the option indicating it is available for
use.

Updating the software

The SC 4800 software update instructions (TBD). The T-BERD / MTS 5800 software
can be updated in the field two ways:
• Using a USB memory stick.
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• Over a network.
The process for updating varies depending on the way the update is performed.
NOTE:
To upgrade the 5800's firmware, follow the instructions provided with the firm-
ware upgrade package. The instructions include requirements, restrictions, and
the procedure that must be followed to upgrade the firmware. Please contact
your local sales office or technical assistance representative if you experience
significant problems with the upgrade.

Downloading software to a USB

A USB memory stick with at least 750MB of space is required to store the 5800 soft-
ware.
March 2018
Software can be downloaded for the 5800v1 from http://5800.update-
myunit.net
Software can be downloaded for the 5800v2 from http://
5800v2.updatemyunit.net
Software can be downloaded for the 5800-100G from http://5800-
100G.updatemyunit.net
T-BERD/MTS/SC Getting Started Guide
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Appendix B Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Updating the software
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