Updating The System Software Over The Network - Viavi ONA-800 Getting Started Manual

Performing a software update using a USB drive
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Confirm the following:
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2 Plug the USB drive into the USB connector on the top panel of the unit.
3 Select System on the menu bar, select Upgrade, and then select USB.
The release number of the software available on the USB drive appears. Note the
following symbols that may appear beside the release number on the USB stick:
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4 To upgrade to a later release, select Start Upgrade.
A dialog box appears with prompts to either exit all tests that are running or cancel
the update if the tests cannot be stopped.
5 Select OK to proceed with the software update. Do not unplug the USB drive from
the unit during the update.
The unit automatically restarts when the update is completed.
6 After the unit has restarted, unplug the USB drive.

Updating the system software over the network

The system software on the unit can be updated over a network connection to a server
where the updated software file is located, such as ona-800.updatemyunit.net. Before
beginning the update, review the following recommendations:
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Use a wired network connection.
• A unit that is behind a firewall might not be able to access the server where the
system software is located. Connect the unit over a public network instead.
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The unit will have an uninterrupted supply of power during the software
update. If necessary, connect the AC power adapter to the unit.
WARNING:
Electrical shock may result in serious injury or death. Be sure the AC power
adapter is connected to the correct voltage mains. Do not use the adapter
outdoors or in wet locations. Use only the AC power adapter supplied with
the unit.
A USB drive on which the extracted system software files are saved is
available.
An equals symbol indicates that the software on the USB stick and the
software on installed on the unit are the same (that is, have the same release
number).
A down-arrow symbol indicates that the software on the USB stick is an
earlier release than the software installed on the unit.
An up-arrow symbol indicates that the software on the USB stick is a later
release than the software installed on the unit and the system software can
be upgraded to the later release.
ONA-800 Getting Started Guide
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Chapter 2 Setting up the system
Updating the system software
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