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6. Enter the URL for the upgrade file using the following syntax:
http://<server ip address>[:server port]/<upgrade file path>
For example:
http://192.168.13.3:8080/TX.dld
NOTE: If the server is set up on standard port 80, the port information can be omitted.
7. To initiate the file transfer, press Enter. The connection to the transmitter will be dropped.
8. When the transfer has completed, a message will display stating Firmware update successful.
Resetting Appliance. During reset the transmitter will drop the connection to the LongView IP
KVM user station. A second system message will appear that states: Connection to the
Transmitter is lost. You will be automatically returned to the Appliance Selection Menu
screen.
NOTE: If the transmitter determines that the upgrade file is invalid, the transmitter cancels the upgrade and
maintains the previous firmware version. A message displays indicating that the upgrade has failed.
To Flash upgrade your LongView IP KVM user station using XMODEM:
NOTE: You should Flash upgrade the transmitter before you Flash upgrade the user station.
1. Download the LongView IP KVM user station upgrade file from Avocent.
2. From the serial menu, press 1 to access the Receiver Main Menu and press Enter. If the
password option is enabled, you will be prompted for a password.
3. Press 3 to access the Firmware Management Menu and press Enter.
Figure 3.16: Receiver Firmware Management Menu
4. Press 1 to select Receiver Flash upgrade via XMODEM and press Enter. The connection to the
transmitter will be dropped.
5. Specify the location of the upgrade file and initiate the file transfer.
6. When the transfer has completed, a message will display stating Firmware update successful.
Resetting Appliance.The connection to the LongView IP KVM user station will be restored.