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USER’S GUIDE Switched Rack PDU
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File Transfers
Introduction
Overview
The Switched Rack PDU automatically recognizes binary firmware files. Each of these
files contains a header and one or more Cyclical Redundancy Checks (CRCs) to
ensure that the data contained in the file is not corrupted before or during the transfer
operation.
Upgrading Firmware: Methods and Tools
Benefits of upgrading firmware
Upgrading the firmware on the Switched Rack PDU has the following benefits:
• New firmware has the latest bug fixes and performance improvements.
• New features become available for immediate use.
• Keeping the firmware versions consistent across your network ensures that all
Switched Rack PDUs support the same features in the same manner.
Firmware files (Switched Rack PDU)
A firmware version consists of two modules: An APC Operating System (AOS) module
and an application module.
To transfer a firmware file to a Rack PDU, see Upgrading
Firmware: Methods and Tools.
To verify a file transfer, see Verifying Upgrades and Updates.