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1. Network upgrade - Use this method to update your T-BERD via an Internet connection. 2. USB upgrade - Use this method to update your T-BERD with a USB thumb drive. 3. StrataSync upgrade - Use this method if your T-BERD 6000A V1 is managed using Viavi’s StrataSync Asset Management system.
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Page 3 of 16 Technical Support tac@viavisolutions.com 1-844-468-4284 option 3, 1, 1...
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DYNAMIC to “DHCP” for automatic IP address assignment or “Static” for manual input. After configuring LAN settings, go to the UTILITY SECTION and touch on UPGRADE PARAMETERS. Set ADDRESS TYPE to VIAVI SERVER. Press EXIT button, on the right side of the display to exit back to the Technical Support tac@viavisolutions.com...
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Page 5 of 16 SYSTEM screen. Upgrade Press EXPERT TOOLS, UPGRADES and then SOFTWARE UPGRADES. Technical Support tac@viavisolutions.com 1-844-468-4284 option 3, 1, 1...
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Page 6 of 16 Connect Press UPGRADE VIA ETHERNET. Technical Support tac@viavisolutions.com 1-844-468-4284 option 3, 1, 1...
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Page 7 of 16 When prompted to confirm the address as 6k.updatemyunit.net press CONTINUE. You will receive a prompt to wait as it contacts the upgrade server. The unit will present the first selection for Fiber Optics only upgrades. Note that BERT software version is not listed on the right side of the screen.
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Page 8 of 16 Press the SHOW NEXT CHOICE to proceed to the BERT upgrade. The BERT upgrade version should now be displayed on the right side of the screen. Press CONFIRM THIS CHOICE to be begin the upgrade. Technical Support tac@viavisolutions.com 1-844-468-4284 option 3, 1, 1...
Page 9 of 16 2. USB Upgrade Step Action Details Updatemyunit.net Using an internet browser on your PC or laptop, go to http://updatemyunit.net/ 6000Av1 Click on to display the T-BERD 6000A V1 upgrade portal. Technical Support tac@viavisolutions.com 1-844-468-4284 option 3, 1, 1...
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Page 10 of 16 Download From the second selection, labelled Download Latest Combo (Fiber Optics and BERT), click on the flag icon to download the current software revision from the selected download server. There are choices for North America, EMEA and APAC servers. Save it to your desktop and wait for the download to complete.
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Page 11 of 16 Eject Safely eject the USB drive from your PC or Laptop Power on T-BERD Press and hold the ON/OFF button briefly to turn on the T-BERD 6000A V1. Power Connect the AC power adapter to the power connector on the top of the T- BERD 6000A V1.
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Page 12 of 16 System Press the SYSTEM button, to the right of the display, to display the SYSTEM Screen selections. Press EXPERT TOOLS, UPGRADES, SOFTWARE UPGRADES and then UPGRADE FROM USB. Confirm when prompted to proceed. Technical Support tac@viavisolutions.com 1-844-468-4284 option 3, 1, 1...
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Page 13 of 16 USB Upgrade The versions found on the USB will be displayed on the right side of the screen. Start Upgrade Press Confirm this Choice to start the upgrade. Technical Support tac@viavisolutions.com 1-844-468-4284 option 3, 1, 1...
Page 14 of 16 StrataSync Step Action Details Power On Press and hold the ON/OFF button briefly to turn on the T-BERD 6000A V1. AC Power Connect the AC power adapter to the power connector on the top of the T-BERD 6000A V1.
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Page 15 of 16 After configuring LAN settings, go to the STRATASYNC section and set the SERVER TYPE for VIAVI SERVER. Enter your ACCOUNT ID and TECHNICIAN ID in the respective fields. Once complete, press the EXIT button in the bottom right to return to the SYSTEM screen.
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Page 16 of 16 Sync Press the STRATASYNC icon to sync your T-BERD 6000A V1 and initiate upgrades authorized by your StrataSync System Administrator. If an upgrade was assigned to your instrument you will be taken to the UPGRADES menus and you will be asked to confirm the upgrade to start the download.
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