Appendix B - Flash Update Procedure; Introduction; Requirements; Getting Started - Lantronix Console Server 800 User Manual

Appendix B – Flash Update Procedure
B.1

Introduction

The system administrator can update the software held in flash memory. The
flash software may be updated by two means: through a direct serial connection,
or via network.
B.2

Requirements

Direct Serial Connection:
terminal or computer capable of communication with control card
ability to upload binary files using kermit or Xmodem
latest flash software files
Network Update:
installed and configured network card
latest flash software files
tftp server
network or direct serial connection to the administrator login
The latest versions of software may always be obtained at Lightwave
Communications' FTP site, ftp.lightwavecom.com , accessible from any web
browser or FTP client program. The full URL to the latest ConsoleServer 800
flash software updates, procedures and instructions is:
ftp://ftp.lightwavecom.com/pub/products/800/update/
B.3

Getting Started

Before initiating the flash update process, it is recommended that the system
administrator check that there are no active users on the ConsoleServer 800 by
using the CONNECTIONS command. If there are any users logged in, they should
be notified to log out immediately or forcibly logged out by using the
FORCELOGOUT command.

B.3.1 Communications Settings

The communications settings are slightly different for the serial flash update than
for the normal operation mode. The baud rate, date bits, parity, and stop bits all
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