Fieldfox Package Installer; Serial Number Prefixes ≥5607); How To Run The Installer; How To Backup Files - Keysight A Series User Manual

System Settings
System Configuration
FieldFox Package Installer (N995xA, N996xA, and applies to:
N991xA/2xA/3xA units with serial number prefixes ≥5607)
The FieldFox Package Installer enables you to download new versions of
firmware from either a USB memory or SD Card. Additionally, the Utility softkey
enables you to backup user files or restore user files.

How to run the Installer

Before running the Installer to update your firmware, you might want to
back up your user data. Refer to
1. Press System 7 >
If no files are displayed, verify that a USB memory or SD Card is installed
and press
2. Then choose from the following:
— Then the
3. Press
When the installation is completed, the FieldFox reboots.

How to backup files

This procedure backs up your user data to a USB or SD card. See also
restore files" on page
If you backup multiple versions of the user files, the FieldFox appends a
"_#" to each subsequently stored file. During restore, the file with the
highest appended number is loaded into the FieldFox.
From the initial Installer menu:
1. Press
2. Then choose either SD Card or USB
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System Configuration
Start Installer.
The Installer software opens after a couple of seconds.
Refresh List.
arrows or the knob to scroll to the firmware you want to
install.
Start Install and the following occur:
"Current Step Progress:" bar and a "Total Progress:" bar are
displayed along with this message: "Copying package. Do not
remove install media."
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Utility > Backup Data
A message is displayed: "Choose backup file location."
A progress bar and a message is displayed: "Saving user data..."
"How to restore files" on page
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