Updating Software; Choosing The Right Software File; Obtaining Software; Reloading Software - Black Box 16-Port Rackmount 10/100 Installation Manual

13: Updating Software

13.1 Choosing the Right Software File

Black Box intends to provide multiple software files for the Terminal Server models. Each
software file will contain the core Terminal Server operating code for that particular model.
Software File Name
LES2700A_16.SYS
LES2700A_32.SYS

13.2 Obtaining Software

Current software files (LES.SYS) are available on the distribution CD. You can obtain
software updates and release notes for the Terminal Server from the Black Box World
Wide Web site (www.BlackBox.com), or by using anonymous FTP through the Internet
(ftp.Black Box.com).

13.3 Reloading Software

The Terminal Server stores software in Flash ROM to control the initialization process,
operation, and command processing. The contents of Flash ROM can be updated by
downloading a new version of the operational software via NetWare, TCP/IP, or MOP.
Regardless of which protocol is used to update Flash ROM, the following points are
important:
The Flash ROM software file name, LES.SYS, should not be changed.
The download file should be world-readable on the host.
There is a sixteen character length limit for the path name.
There is a twelve character limit for the filename.
Define commands must be used because Set configurations are cleared when the
Terminal Server boots. Use the List Server Boot command to check settings before
rebooting.
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Table 13-1: Available Terminal Server Software
Models Supported
LES2700A-16-R3
LES2700A-32-R3