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Document Name: Common Commands and Attributes v1.3.0 Revision: 1.2
install firmware into the controller using normal terminal emulation programs and
Z-modems protocols.
Axell Firmware Upload files have the file extension .arf2, and the name should
normally reveal upgrade information such as
OMU-1.0.1_to_OMU-1.0.2.arf2
The firmware package itself contains all information on version compatibilities,
meaning that it is not possible to install firmware unless criterias on current
software versions and available memory in the controllers are met.
Normally, the firmware upgrade consists of uploading the firmware using Z-modem,
and then issue an installation of the firmware.
The installer reads through the packet and calculates the checksums to ensure that
the uploaded packet is valid for installation. It also checks a number of
prerequisites prior to installing the firmware, such as correct System, Common and
Target firmwares version for this upgrade packet and enough space to install the
packet.
Once the installation procedure is started, the system will reboot after completing
the installation procedure, successful or unsuccessful.
Once booting up again, the new controller will if firmware upgrade was successful
be executed, and a FWU (Firmware Upgraded) alarm posted to the Axell Element
Manager containing information about the new firmware version.
If firmware upgrade failed, a FWF (Firmware Upgrade Failure) alarm is posted to the
Axell Element Manager informing about the upgrade failure.
15.2 Upgrade Procedure
The firmware upgrade procedure consists of a few different steps
1. Log in to the controller using any terminal emulation program supporting Z-
modem such as HyperTerminal for Windows or minicom for Unix/Linux/OS X.
2. Initiate firmware upload by issuing the command
firmware upload
and then start the file transmission from the terminal emulation program.
HyperTerminal: Menu item Transfer->Send file, browse to correct arf2 file.
MiniCom: File transfer dialog normally is brought up automatically.
3. Once file is uploaded correctly, switch to System Administrator mode using
command
sysadmin
and provide the sysadmin password.
4. Enter
firmware list
to get a list of all uploaded packages.
5. Issue installation of desired packet by issuing
firmware install <package>
such as
firmware install OMU-1.0.1_to_OMU-1.0.2.arf2
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