Firmware Upgrade; Serial Console - Digital Instruments SYNC-SWITCH User Manual

SYNC-SWITCH - MANUAL
Firmware may be upgraded on the fly by means of providing a new .dat file via network.
The overall procedure may take up to 5 minutes.
The Software Upload page facilitates an update of the firmware controlling the switch.
Browse to the location of a software image and click Upload.
After the software image is uploaded, a page announces that the firmware update is initiated. After a few minutes, the
firmware is updated and the switch restarts.
Warning: While the firmware is being updated, Web access appears to be defunct. Do not restart or power off the
device at this time or the switch may fail to function afterwards.
The device is internally provided with a serial console that is not normally reachable by the user.
In case of disaster recovery is possible to connect this console with a flat to DB9 connector and subsequently by using a
null modem serial connector.
WARNING : Please contact Digital Instruments before opening the case or the warranty may be void.
3 .. RX
5 .. TX
9 .. GND
Serial console may be accessed via terminal program with the following settings:
115200 8/N/1
Username : admin
Password : <empty>
At console prompt is possible to use a few useful commands :
Ip Config to show the current ip address
System Restore Default [keep_ip] to restore the default settings
Type help to see the full command list.
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Firmware Upgrade

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