Performing An Upgrade; Options Switches - ADDER AdderLink Infinity 2112T User Manual

PerFormING AN uPGrAde

ALIF 2112T units are flash upgradeable using the method outlined here. However, for
larger installations we recommend that you use the AdderLink Infinity Manager (A.I.M.)
to upgrade multiple ALIF dual units. When using the method below, the ALIF dual unit will
be upgraded in sequence.
WARNING: During the upgrade process, ensure that power is not
interrupted as this may leave the unit in an inoperable state.
If the upgrade process is interrupted and fails, it may be necessary to switch to the
backup firmware image in order to regain operation. See right for details.
To upgrade a single unit via network link
1 Download the latest upgrade file from the Adder Technology website.
Note: There are separate upgrade files for TX and RX units.
2 Temporarily connect the ALIF 2112T unit and a computer via a network (see
AdderLink Infinity browser-based configuration utility
3 Run a web browser on your computer and enter the IP address of the ALIF 2112T
unit to be upgraded.
4 Click the Firmware Upgrade link. Within the Firmware Upgrade page, click the Choose
File button. In the subsequent file dialog, locate the downloaded upgrade file - check
that the file is correct for the unit being upgraded.
5 Click the Upgrade Now button. A progress bar will be displayed (however, if your
screen is connected to the unit being upgraded then video may be interrupted) and
the indicators on the front panel will flash while the upgrade is in progress.
6 The indicators should stop flashing in less than one minute, after which the unit will
automatically reboot itself. The upgrade process is complete.
Finding the latest upgrade files
Firmware files for the ALIF dual units are available from the Technical Support >
Updates section of the Adder Technology website (www.adder.com).
Note: It is possible to downgrade a version 3.0 AdderLink Infinity 2112T unit to an earlier
firmware version that lacks the Teaming facility. After installing the older firmware, perform a
factory reset on each AdderLink Infinity 2112T in order to clear the Teaming port configuration
file.

oPTIoNs sWITches

A pair of Options switches are located on the rear panel of every ALIF 2112T unit.
Switch 1 - firmware image select
Each ALIF 2112T unit retains a backup firmware image which can be used in situations
where the primary firmware becomes corrupted (most often through failed upgrade
operations). Using the backup firmware will allow you to regain operation of the unit.
option switch 1
option switch 2 is reserved and must remain in the OFF (up) position for normal
operation.
section for details).
OFF Normal operation using the main firmware
ON Operate using the backup firmware image
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