6.4.2 Obtaining new firmware
Download the latest firmware for your system from www.minicom.com.
6.4.3 Updating the firmware
Warning!
Never switch off any computer connected to the SmartRack 116 system during the
updating process.
To update the firmware:
1. In the Update window, check the appropriate option in the Switch Unit box or
the desired ROC.
2.
From the File menu, choose Open. The Open box appears. See Figure 35.
3.
Navigate to the folder that contains the .hex firmware update file. You may
only see the files that match the file selection mask.
4.
Open the file.
5.
Click Start. The Update flashes the firmware. On completion the firmware
version number appears.
Note! If the status of the device is busy - see the bottom of Figure 33 - the system
cannot be upgraded. To free the device choose Options/Advanced/Reset. The
device resets and the status is now free. Click Start.
6.
Check that the updated version number is correct by pressing
.
SMARTRACK 116 SWITCH
Figure 35 Open box
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