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Appendices
Appendix A: Flash Upgrades
The AutoView 3008/3016 switch Flash upgrade feature allows you to update your appliance with
the latest firmware available. This update can be performed using a Trivial File Transfer Protocol
(TFTP) server, File Transfer Protocol (FTP) or using the OBWI.
After the Flash memory is reprogrammed with the upgrade, the AutoView 3008/3016 switch
performs a soft reset, which terminates all IQ module sessions. A target device experiencing an IQ
module firmware update may not display, or may display as disconnected. The target device will
appear normally when the Flash update is completed.
NOTE: During an IQ module upgrade, the IQ module status indicator in the OSCAR interface Main dialog box is
yellow.
CAUTION: Disconnecting an IQ module during a firmware update or cycling power to the target device will
render the module inoperable and require the IQ module to be returned to the factory for repair.
Using the Console menu interface
To upgrade the AutoView 3008/3016 switch firmware using the Console menu
interface:
NOTE: If you do not have a TFTP server, you can find several shareware and freeware programs on the Internet
that you can download and install.
1. Visit http://www.avocent.com/support and download the latest Flash firmware from Avocent.
2. Save the Flash upgrade file to the appropriate directory on the TFTP or FTP server.
3. Use the DB9 M/F serial cable to connect a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software
(such as HyperTerminal) to the SETUP, CONSOLE or 10101 port on the back panel of the
AutoView 3008/3016 switch. The terminal should be set to 9600 bps, 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no
parity and no flow control.
4. If the AutoView 3008/3016 switch is not on, turn it on now. After approximately one minute,
press any key to access the Console Main menu.
5. Select the Firmware Management option from the Console Main menu.
NOTE: The current version of your firmware will be displayed on the Firmware Management menu.
6. Type 1 and press Enter to access Flash Download.
7. Type the IP address of your TFTP server and press Enter.
8. Enter the name of the file that you downloaded from the Avocent web site.
9. Confirm the TFTP download by typing a y or yes and pressing Enter.
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