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272 DSView Installer/User Guide
Firmware Management
The Flash firmware files for DS1800 digital switches, DSI5100, CPS and CCM appliances and
DSR switches may be added, viewed and deleted using the Appliance Firmware Files window.
Once a Flash firmware file(s) has been added, you may use the file(s) to upgrade the
managed appliance.
To display the Appliance Firmware Files window:
1. Click the System tab.
2. Click Appliance Files in the top navigation bar. Appliance Files - Firmware will automatically
be selected in the side navigation bar and the Appliance Firmware Files window will appear.
Customizing the Appliance Firmware Files window
By default, the following field displays in the Appliance Firmware Files window: version,
firmware type, appliance type, creation date and time and description.
You may customize the Appliance Firmware Files window by adding language and country
information. See Using the Customize link in windows on page 15 for more information.
To add a firmware file:
1. In the Appliance Firmware Files window, click Add. The Add Firmware File Wizard will
appear. Click Next.
2. The Select Firmware File to Import window will open.
3. Enter the directory and filename of the firmware file you want to add to the DSView
management software appliance files repository. Alternately, you may browse for the file by
clicking the Browse button.
4. Type a description of the firmware file in the Description field.
5. Click Next. The firmware is added and the Completed Successful window appears.
6. Click Finish. The Appliance Firmware Files window will open including the added
firmware file.
NOTE: Once the file is uploaded, it is no longer needed on the DSView software client from which it
was uploaded.
To display firmware information:
1. In the Appliance Firmware Files window, click on the version of a firmware file. The Firm-
ware File Properties window will open.
2. The display includes the firmware version, appliance type, firmware creation date, country and
language of the firmware. If you wish, you may change the description of the firmware file in
the Description field.
3. Click Save and then click Close. The Appliance Firmware - All window will open and contain
the firmware information if you saved the changes.