Specifications

Chapter 8 - Software Download Download Procedure
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Mediatrix 4100
Download Procedure
The following describes how to download a software version into the Mediatrix 4100.
You have the choice to perform the software download by using the TFTP or HTTP protocol. You can also
configure the Mediatrix 4100 to automatically update its software version.
Extracting the Zip File
The zip file contains the software information required for the download.
Extract the contents of the zip file on the PC designated as the software file server. Be sure to use the defined
folder name. This creates a directory that contains the files required for the Mediatrix 4100 to properly update
its software.
The directory name must be the same as the name defined in the imageLocation or
imageSelectionFileLocation variable of the imageMIB. See “
Setting up the Image Path” on page 118 for more
details.
Media5 suggests that a folder, named identically to the software build, be available and used for the files
related to that build only. Each folder should include only one delivery to ensure accuracy.
This directory must be located under the root path as defined in the TFTP/HTTP server or the software
download will not proceed.
Setting up the Image Path
When performing a software download, you must configure the path, on the remote image server, of the
directory where you extracted the files required for the download. This applies to both the manual or automatic
download procedure, using the HTTP or TFTP protocol.
The directory must be located under the root path, as defined in the TFTP or HTTP server, or the software
download will not proceed. See “Before Downloading” on page 115 for more details.
The Mediatrix 4100 first downloads a file called “setup.inf”. This file contains the list of all the other files to
download, depending on the product. The “setup.inf” file and all the other files must be in the same directory.
If any of the files is missing, the procedure will not work properly.
 To setup the Image path:
1. In the imageMIB, select where to get the image location in the imageLocationProvisionSource
variable.
You have the following choices:
Note: Configuration settings are not lost when upgrading the software to a newer version. However,
configuration settings may be lost if you upload an older firmware to the device. See “
Software Downgrade”
on page 126 for more details.
In the Unit Manager Network Administration Manual, refer to chapter Administration Parameters, section
Software and Emergency Download.
Table 86: Image Location Parameters
Parameter Description
static Uses the directory specified in the imageLocation variable (see Step 2).
remoteFile The image location is defined in a file called “mediatrix4108targetimage.inf” (the
4108 part may be changed to 4116 or 4124 depending on your product). The
location of this file is defined in the imageSelectionFileLocation variable.
This is useful if you are using automatic updates with multiple units (see Step 3).