Appendixa - Firmware Updates; Table A1 Overview Of The Upgrade Process; Table A2 Estimated Time For Downloads - Liebert IntelliSlot Installation Manual

A A - F
PPENDIX IRMWARE
A.1 I
NTRODUCTION
Liebert's IntelliSlot
with enhanced features, compatibility with new units or service patches. Upgraded firmware may be
downloaded with a browser, such as Internet Explorer. Emerson maintains firmware upgrades on its
Web site, www.liebert.com/downloads.
Emerson manufactures various types of network cards for Liebert products. Before beginning any
upgrade, determine the type of Liebert IntelliSlot card to be upgraded.
This identifying information—the type of card and firmware version currently installed—may be
found in the documentation shipped with the card or by reading the card's support information
through a terminal emulation, Telnet or Web interface, as described in A.3.2 - Determine the
Liebert IntelliSlot Card Type and Firmware Version.
NOTE
Emerson recommends that users read all the instructions prior to attempting a firmware
upgrade.
A.1.1 Overview
The firmware upgrade involves these steps:
Table A1 Overview of the upgrade process
1. Decide which interface to use to connect to the
Liebert IntelliSlot card
2. Prepare for the upgrade
• Make sure you have everything needed to
perform the upgrade
• Check the type of card and firmware version
currently installed
• Download the upgrade file from the Liebert
Web site
• Decide which method to use for the upgrade
3. Follow the step-by-step instructions to upgrade the firmware with the chosen method:
• HTTP (Web) Method
• TFTP (HyperTerminal, Telnet, Web) Method
• Xmodem (Serial) Method
A.1.2 Estimated Time to Download the Firmware Upgrade File
The amount of time required to download the firmware upgrade file depends on the upgrade method
used. Refer to Table A2 for estimated times for each method.
Table A2 Estimated Time for downloads
Upgrade Method
HTTP (Web) Method
(.bin file)
TFTP (HyperTerminal, Telnet, Web) Method
(.bin file)
Xmodem (Serial) Method
Xmodem 1K 115,200 bps
U
PDATES
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cards may be updated to take advantage of the latest release of the firmware
Step
A.2 - Connect to the Card - Terminal Emulation, Telnet
or Web Interface
A.3.1 - Requirements to Update the Liebert IntelliSlot
Card's Firmware
A.3.2 - Determine the Liebert IntelliSlot Card Type and
Firmware Version
A.3.3 - Download the Firmware Upgrade File to the
Computer
A.3.4 - Choose a Method to Install the Firmware
Upgrade
A.4 - Updating the Firmware - HTTP (Web) Method
A.5 - Updating the Firmware - TFTP (HyperTerminal,
Telnet, Web) Method
A.6 - Updating the Firmware - Xmodem (Serial) Method
Expected Speed
6-7 minutes
(subject to network traffic)
5-6 minutes
(subject to network traffic)
1st file 2 minutes
2nd file 2 minutes
3rd file 3-5 minutes
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For details, see:
Introduction