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6.5.1.2 Smart CAT5 Manager version number
To verify the Smart CAT5 version number:
1. In the Switch Unit box, check the Smart CAT5 Manager option.
2. Click . The firmware version number appears in the Switch Unit
box.
3. Click . The hardware version number appears in the Switch Unit
box.
6.5.1.3 ROC/RICC version number
To verify the RICC version number:
1. Before you can check a ROC/RICC, you must uncheck the Switch Unit box
options.
2. Check one or more or all of the ROC/RICCs.
3. Click . The firmware version number appears after the
ROC/RICC number.
4. Click . The hardware version number appears after the
ROC/RICC number.
When “Not responding” appears, there is no computer connected, or it is switched
off.
6.5.2 Updating the firmware
Warning!
Never switch off any computer connected to the Smart CAT5 system during the
updating process.
To update the firmware:
1. In the Smart CAT5 Switch Update window, check the appropriate option in the
Switch Unit box or the desired RICC/ROC.
2. From the File menu, choose Open. The Open box appears. See Figure 30.
3. Navigate to the folder that contains the firmware update file. You may only see
the files that match the file selection mask. When the firmware is contained in a
Firmware Package, select the package. The package comes with a .min
extension. The correct firmware is automatically selected according the Switch
or RICC/ROCC chosen in step 1 above. The file extension for specific devices
is .hex.
