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Updating the firmware using the Ethernet Port
Note: The drive uses a limited version of FTP protocol to communicate on the
1. Obtain the latest drive firmware from the web, as described above.
2. Connect an ethernet patch cable to the drive's ethernet interface and to a
3. Create an FTP session between the drive and the computer. The drive's IP
4. At the user prompt, type guest and press Enter.
5. At the password prompt, press Enter. No response is needed.
6. Type bin to set the communication mode to binary.
7. Type put <firmware name> to transfer the firmware to the drive. Replace
8. After the drive resets, the new firmware will be loaded on the drive.
9. Remove the ethernet patch cable from the drive's ethernet interface and the

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ethernet interface. It is recommended to use a simple, command line FTP
session, such as the DOS command prompt, when communicating with the
drive.
computer. In order to meet electromagnetic immunity requirements, a shielded
ethernet cable is required.
address: 169.254.0.3
<firmware name> with the actual firmware name. The drive will reset
automatically when the transfer is complete and the FTP session will close.
computer.